SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1863. AND SPORTING CHRONICLE. LATEST EDITION. The early publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings. Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, 21, Lower Sackville- street, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Office. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE ; UNSTAMPED, FIVEPENCE. Office, 170, Strand. TO ADVERTISERS.— Advertisements not exceeding eight lines are charged 5s each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot be received AFTEB FOUB O'CLOCK on Friday afternoon. Post Office Orders must be made payable at the Strand Post Office to William Clement. Postage stamps not taken. WOLVERHAMPTON RACES, Monday and Tuesday Aug 10 and 11, 1863. Under the usual conditions as advertised in the Calendar, 1862. Tnefollowing stake will close onTues- daynext. April the 7th. To name to Messrs Weatherby, London; the Secretary of the races; or the Clerk of the Course. ^ . in SECOND DAY.- TUESDAY. AUG II.- CHILLINGTON STAKES of 10 sovs each h ft, with 50 SOYS added, for two year olds; colts 8st 91b, fillies and geldings 8st 61b; winners ( before starting) once the present year to carry 41b extra, twiie 71b extra; maidens having started three times allowed olb; T. Y. C., straight half mile. To close on Tuesday, April 7th. Lord Stamford I Lord Uxbridge Lord Stamford Prince de boltykoff Lord Bateman I Col Towneley Ld Westmoreland I Col Towneley Lord Coventry Capt Hemsley Lord Uxbridge I Mr J. Lincoln I The Earl STAMFORD and WARRINGTON,-) Earl of WES TMORELAND, ^ Stewards. Lord UXBRIDGE, ( The Honourable Admiral ROUS, J Mr J II M'GEORGE, Newark- upon- Trent, Clerk ef the Course. Mr W. MOSELEY, Deanery- row, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr G. Payne Mr Thos. Cliff Mr Thos. Cliff Mr W. Owen Mr Flutter CAVALRY BRIGADE STEEPLE CHASES, Aldershott, 7th April, 1863. Under the patronage of Lieut- Gen Sir J. L. Pennefather, K. C. B.; Major- General Hodge, C. B.; and Colonel Gambier, C. B. No. 1,12: 30 P. M.— 13th HUSSARS' CHALLENGE CCP, value 100 sovs, for horses bona fide the property of officers of the regiment, and to be ridden by same; I2st each; 5 sovs entrance; three miles and a half over fair hunting country. Mr M. Innes's b g Rarey Mr Higgins's bk g Nabob Mr Bagenal's b mNelly Gray Mr Fetherstonhaugh's b g Dry Grange Mr Armstrong's eh g Mickey No. 2, 1: 15 P. M.— 12th LANCERS' REGIMENTAL STEEPLE CHASE, 5 sovs each, 40 sovs added, for horses bona fide the property of officers serving in the regiment, and to be ridden by the same; 12st each; maiden riders allowed 71b; about two miles. 1%/ f ESSRS TATTERSALL 1TX public that their THURSDAY Thursday, April 23. N. B.— Horses for sale on Thursday should be sent In before 2 o'clock on the Tuesday previous. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hvde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), a PAIR of grey CARRIAGE HORSES, the property of a gentleman who bred them : LINCOLN. 7 years old, 16 hands 2 inches high ; has been driven m double and single harness, and in four- in- hand. ARAB, 5 years old, 16 hands 1 inch high; has been driven in double harness, and in four- in- hand. Capt Paley's b g Queersiglit Capt Fletcher's b g Whistler Mr Blacker's b g llanbv Mr Chichester's b g Scamp Mr Chichester's b m Polly Mr Hodge's b g Uncle Ned Mr Orred's b g Lincoln Mr Brown's bk m Black Bess Mr Dowdeswell's b m Trinket Mr Pole's b m Jenny Mr Connor's bk m Orphan Mr Steele's gr g Atherly No. 3, 2 P. M.— CARABINEERS' REGIMENTAL CHALLENGE CUP SWEEP- STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 sovs added, for horses bona fide the property of officers in the regiment one month before the race; to be ridden by same, 12st each; about three miles over fair hunting country. MANCHESTER SUMMER MEETING, ISGS. The following stakes close and name on Tuesday, April 14th, to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington- street, London; to Mr Richard Johnson, St Mary's, York; or to Mr J. Bake, Cheetham Hill, near MWEDNESBAY, MAT 27.— The PHILIPS' HANDICAP of 60 sovs, for all ages ; 2 sovs entrance ; the winner of any race value 50 sovs, after the weights are published, 51b extra ; about five furlongs. THURSDAY.— The CITY HANDICAP of 60 sovs, for all ages ; entrance 2 sovs ; the winner of any race after the weights are published 51b, of two, or of any handicap at this meeting 71b extra; three quarters of a mThe SELLING HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 40 sovs added, for all ages : the winner to be sold by auction for 40 sovs ; once round and a distance. . ,, FRIDAY.— The NORSERY HANDICAP of 80 sovs, for two year olds ; winners ef 50 sovs after the weights are out 51b, or 100 sovs 7lb extra ; 2 sovs entrance; T. Y. C. The DERBY HANDICAP of CO SOVS, for all ages; entrance 2 sovs; the winner of any race value 50 sovs after the weights are out 51b, of two or one of 100 sovs 71b, or of any race at this meeting 101b extra; about five furlongs. _ SALISBURY RACES win take place on Thurs- day and Friday, the 30th of April and 1st of May. The following stakes close on the Tuesday af ter the Craven Meeting, April 14, 1803 : FIRST DAY.— The OLD CASTLE STAKES ; one mile. Ths CRAVEN PLATE ( Handicap); five furlongs. SECOND DAY.— HANDICAP PLATE ; three quarters of a mile. For particulars see Sheet Calendar. ABERGAVENNY RACES AND MONMOUTH- SHIRE HUNT MEETING are fixed for Thursday and Friday, the 9th and 10th of Auril, 1863. • The following two stakes remain open till Wednesday, the 8th of April, and close to the secretary :— FIRST DAY— THURSDAY.— The MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 sovs added, for horses that have never won a plate or stake value 50 sovs; heats, about one mile ; three year olds 7st 51b, four year olds 8st 81b, live year olds 9st, six and aged 9st 31b; entire horses 31b extra ; horses bred in the county of Monmouth allowed 31b. SECOND DAY— FRIDAY.— The LLANDILO SELLING STAKES of 5SOVS each, with 25 sovs added; three year olds 9st 41b, four year olds lOst 131b, five vear olds list 51b, six and aged list lOlb ; 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 22ib, and If for 20 sovs 281b ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the surplus, if any, to go the fund ; one mile and a distance; mares and gel dings allowed 51b. The Hunt Hurdle Pace, the Hunt Steeple Chase, and Scurry Steeple Chase also close on the 8th of April. ^ r J0' S^ LTEY' Bart) 1 Stewards. Major M'DONNELL, J Mr J. WATKINS. Hon Sec, 26, High- street. Mr Dakin's br g Cast Iron Mr Dakin's gr g Gegharl Mr Smith s en m Maid of Athens Mr Smith's ch g Hopeful Mr Fryer's br g Manston Mr Hoey's b m Fidget Mr Godman's ch g Yellow Dwarf Mr Bookey's br m Nora Creina No. 4, 2: 30 P. M.— 13TII HCSSARS' HANDICAP, 3 SOYS, 1 forfeit, for horses bona fide the property of officers in the regiment, and to be ridden by same ; Cup Course. Mr Fetherstonhaugh's chg Windsor I Mr Ford's b g Switcher Capt Coote's b g Baronet Capt Coote's ch g Highland Laddie Mr Barkly's b h The Duffer Capt Betty's ch g The Grant Mr Hewitt's bk m Susan Mr Phibbs's b « Paddy- Mr Bigger's b g Balbriggan added Capt Atkinson's b g Lancer I Capt Clarke's ch m Lurline Capt Clarke's br g Maniac Mr Hayne's b m Anna Mr Higgins's br g Nabob Mr Fetherstonhaagh's b g Spot Capt Gratrex's br g Sultan Dr Armstrong's b g Strongbone Mr Higgins's b g Stow i No. 5, 3: 15 P. M.— DIVISION STEEPLE CHASE PLATE, value , added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, 1 sov forfeit, for horses bona fide the property of officers in the Aldersott Division ( bar the cavalry and R. H. A); to be riuden by officers of the Aldershott Division ; 12st Ach; about three miles ; three horses to start, or no public money will be added ; winners of 50 sovs public money 141b extra; the winner of the race to hand 5 sovs to the stewards. Lieut Winhouse's ( 64th Regt) br m I Mr Roger's ( A. C. G.) b g Romeo Jealousy Major Glynn's ( 24th Regt) ch m Mr Death's ( Military Train) b m | Yellow Rose Crinoline Capt Stirling's ( R. A.) b g Bryan Capt Green's ( Military Train) b m 1 Lieut Somerset's ( 3d Buffs) br m Balaclava f Polly No. 6, 4: 0 P. M.— CAVALRY BRIGADE STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, 40 sovs added, for horses bona fide the property of, and to be ridden by, officers of the R. » yal Horse Artillery and Cavalry quartered at Aldershott; 12steach; three miles and a half; winners of a public steeple chase to carry 141b extra; starters in a public Bteeple chase 51b extra; the weights not accumulative. beg to inform the \ T UCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sales.— Messrs SALES will commence on JLi LUCAS and Co beg to intimate to noblemen and gentlemen having HUNTERS and other valuable HORSES to dispose of that their next SELECT SALES will take place On Thursday, April 16, and Oil Thursday, April 30, 1863. Full descriptions of all horses intended for these sales must be for- warded at least one week previously, and the horses must be sent to the Repository two days prior to the sale. Stalls cannot be retained after 10 o'clock. TO be SOLI) by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hvde Park corner, to- morrow ( Monday), DARTMOUTH, brown horse, 6 years old, by Bay Middleton out of Dart, by Langar or Jereed out of Marcella, & c. _ TO be SOLI) by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the V. W. H., the property of an officer: 1. BEN; a good fencer, and known with the Windsor Drag. 2. YORKSHIREMAN; a good fencer. 3. A BAY' GELDING; a good fencer. TAT- _ the fol- lowing HORSES.' the property of an officer: i on « vr ™ ,„„,/];„„ f very handsome, have been regularly 1- CHANCE, grey gelding, J rlJd( Jen wjUl ^ roopg> and drlven in harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs 1 TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), t > pertyofi elding, P ing; | 2. QUAIL, bay gelding; TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a gentleman: ' A PAIR of BRIGHT BAY CARRIAGE HORSES, with black points; quiet to ride and in harness, and from constant work; one of them carries a lady well. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a gentleman: A ROAN MARE; quiet to ride, and in double harness. Mr Dakin's ( Carabineers) b g Cast Iron Mr Smith's ( Carabineers) ch m Maid of Athens Mr Godman's ( Carabineers) cli g Yellow Dwarf Capt Godman's ( Staff) b g Mickey Lieut Fryer's ( Carabineers) br g Marston Mr Higgins'a ( 13th Hussars) b g Nabob Mr Fetherstonhaugh's ( 13th Hus- sars) ch g Windsor Mr Ml. Innes's ( 13th Hussars) b g Rarey Mr Magennis's ( R. H. A.) b g Ba- ronet Capt Fletcher's ( 12th Lancers) b g Glen Aros No. 7, 4: 30 P. M.— CONSOLATION HANDICAP, for beaten horses; post entries 2 sovs, added; about one mile and a half. Horses to be handi- capped immediately after the Brigade Race. Lieut- Colonel OAKKS ( 12th Lancers), \ Lieut- Colonel JENY'NS, C. B. ( 13th Hussars), I Captain COOTE ( 6th Dragoon Guards), ^- Stewards. Major CLARKE ( Caineronians), for the Di- 1 vision Race, J L. ARMSTRONG, Esq ( 13th Hussar,:), Hon Sec. WINDSOR STEEPLE CHASES, Monday and Tuesday, April 13th and 14th, 1863. FIRST DAY.—' The GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, 5 ft. with 50 soi s added, for horses bona fide and uncon- ditionally the property of, and to be ridden by, officers on full pay of the army ; 12st each ; the second horse to save his stake; the winner to pay 10 sovs towards the expenses; five horses to start, or the public money will not be added ; the winner of any steeple or hurdle race of the value of 50 sovs to carry 71b, of 100 se vs 141b extra; about three miles. To close to the Clerk of the Course, at the Bull Inn, Windsor, onFriday, the 10th of April, before 8 o'clock p. m. The WINDSOR OPEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 100 sovs. Closed. The BOROUGH MEMBERS' PLATE (. Handicap). Closed. The SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs eacn, with 25 sovs added; four year olds list, five l2st, six and aged 12st 71b; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs, but if entered to be sold for 100 sovs allowed 71b. if for 80 sovs 111b, and if for 5" sovs 141b; the winner to be offered by auction after the race, and the surplus to go to the fund; should the winner not be sold, to pay 5 sovs towards the expenses ; about two miles. To close and name to Mr T. Marshall, Clerk of the Course, at the Bull Inn, Windsor, by 7 o'clock p. m. on Friday, the 10th of April. SECOND DAY.— The CASTLE STEEPLE CHASE PLATE ( Handicap). Closed. ^ . , MILITARY SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 sovs added; for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of officers on full pay of the army for one month previous to the day of the race ; list each ; to be ridden by officers on full pay of the army; the winner to be offered by auction after the race for 60 sovs, and any surplus over that price to go to the fund; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards the expenses ; about three miles. To close and name to Mr T. Marshall, Clerk of the Course, at the Bull Inn, Windsor, by 8 o'clock on the evening of the first race day. The SCURRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 3 sovs each, with 25 sovs added, 1 sov ft, to be paid at ihe time of naming; any winner after the weights are published to carry 71b extra ; the winner to be offered by auction after the race for 50 sovs, and any surplus over that price to go to the fund : about two miles. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course, at the Bull Inn, Windsor, before 8 o'clock on the evening of the first race day : the weights to be published the same evening. The HUNTERS STAKES of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, for liorses the property of gentlemen, farmers, and tradesmen re- siding within 25 miles of Windsor, and to have been their property at least one month previous to the day of entry; horses that have been in a training stable six months previous to the day of entry, or that have ever started in any open handicap steeple chase, will be disqualified for this race; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, sons of farmers, or tradesmen; the rider of the winner of any open steeple chase value 50 sovs to carry 14lb extra; 12st 71b each; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, but if entered to be sold for 80 sovs to carry 12st, if for 60 sovs list 71b, if for 50 sovs list, if for 40 sovs lOst 71b; the winner to be offered for auction after the race, and the surplus to go to the fund; three miles. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course, at the Bull Inn, Windsor, before 8 p. m., on Ihe eveningof the first race day. Mr T. MARSHALL, Clerk of the Course, Northampton. IHE OAKLEY HUNT STEEPLE CIIASE will take place at Bedford on Wednesday, April 15, 1863. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for all horses belonging to gentlemen or farmers that have been regularly hunted with the Oak- ley, Lord nacre's, or the Cambridgeshire Hounds in 1862- 63; certificates to be produced if required from the Masters of the above Hunts; 12st 71b each; over about three miles of country; to be ridden by gentlemen or farmers; the winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race in 1862- 63 to carry 141bextra; four horses belonging to different owners to start or the added money will not be given; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards the expenses. To close and name on or before the 9th day of April, to the Clerk of the Course, Red Lion Hotel, Bedford. A SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added ( over the same course), for all horses belonging to geatlemen, farmers, or tradesmen, that have been regularly hunted with the Oakley, Lord Dacre's, or the Cambridge- shire Hounds ; 12st each ; the winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race to carry 71b extra, twice 141b; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or tradesmen; certificates to be produced if required from the Masters of the different Hunts; four horses to start bona fide the property of diffe- rent owners or the 20 sovs will not be added; the winner to pay 3 sovs towards the expenses. To close and name on or before the 9th of April, to the Clerk of the Course, Red Lion Hotel, Bedford. BEDFORD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE ( open to all England) of 10 sovs each, 5 sovs ft, 3only if declared on or before April 13, with70added; over about four miles of fair hunting country ; the second horse to save his stake; a winner of any handicap steeple chase after the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra; the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; four horses to start, bona fide the property of different owners, or the added money will not be given. The handicap to close and name to the Clerk of the Course, Red Lion Hotel, Bedford, on or before Thursday, the 9th of April, enclosing 3 sovs forfeit. HUNT CUP STEEPLE CHASE, value 100 sovs in specie, by subscription of 10 sovs each, and the surplus ( if any) to go to the second horse, for all horses that have been regularly hunted with any established pack of hounds, carrying 12st each; horses never having started in any steeple chase allowed 71b; a winner of a steeple chase in 1862- 63, value 50 sovs, to carry 141b extra, twice211b extra; to be ridden by gentlemen or farmers. To close and name, and the colours of the riders to be de- clared by 8 o'clock on the evening of the 13th of April, to the Clerk of the Course, Red Lion Hotel, Bedford. Entrance money to be paid before starting, or not entitled although a winner. All disputes to be settled by the Stewards, and their decision to be final. His Grace the Duke of MANCHESTER, HARRY THORNTON, Esq, THOMAS BARNARD, Esq, B. W. ARKWRIGIIT, Esq, Captain POL HILL TURNER, J- Stewards. Colonel MILLS, I F. DAWK1NS, Esq, Captain MEUX SMITH, W. F. TAYLOR, Esq. I Bedford, March 15, 1863. H. W. WILSON, Clerk of the Course. HOWDEN ( Yorkshire) STEEPLE CHASES, Thursday, April 16, 1863. The HOWDEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added; second horse to receive 5 sovs; the winner to pay 5 sovs to- wards expenses; the winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race after the weights have appeared to carry 71b extra; open to all England; about three miles and a half; lowest weight lOst. To close and name on the 9th of April, and the weights to appear on the 11th. The HUNTERS' STAKE of 3 sovs each, with 25 sovs added; second horse to receive 3 sovs; the winner to pay 3 sovs towards expenses; three year olds to carry lOst, four year olds list 71b, five year olds 12st 71b, six year olds and aged 13st; any winner of one public race to carry 71b extra, of two lolb extra, and of three 141b extra; mares and geldings allowed 31b; open to all England; about three miles and a half; ages from the 1st May. To close and name on the 11th of April. The SELLING STAKE of 15 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 1 sov eacb. for horses of all denominations; 12st each; the winner to be sold for 60 sovs; if er. tered to be sold for 40 sovs allowed 71b, for 30 sovs 141b, and for 20 sovs 21 lb. To be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the surplus, if any, to goto the fund; the second horse to re- ceive back his stake; about two miles; entries to remain open till starting. The colours to be declared at the time of entry. The money to be sent with the entrance, or the entrance will not be received. All dis- putes to be settled by the stewards, whose decision shall be final, and all objections to be made before starting. Communications to be addressed to Mr Robert Brown, auctioneer, of Howden; or to Mr Richard Johnson, of York. Right Hon Lord LONDESBOROUGH, \ Lord HOTHAM, M. P., I Hon Admiral DUNCOMBE, M. P., I HENRY LAMBERT, Esq, ^ Stewards. Lieut CARTER. WILLIAM IRELAND, Esq, W. H. CLARK, Esq, ) Mr RICHARD JOHNSON, Judge and Handicapper. " y^ EST SOMERSET STEEPLE r| X) be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- I TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 13, the pro- perty of a gentleman : " THE PuPE, a verv handsome bay entire horse, 5 years old, 15 hands 3J Inches high, by The Confessor out of Diminutive, by Elis ; has been regularly hunted during the past season. QUEEN OF THE VALE, 6 years old, by King Tom out of The Mersey, by Birkenhead; is very fast, temperate, and a fine fencer. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 13, without reserve: A PAIR of handsome CARRIAGE HORSES, 16 hands high, nearly thorough bred; have been regularly driven together and in single harness. Also A very neat BROWN MARE, thorough bred; has been hunted t wo seasons, been constantly ridden by ladies, and driven in double and single harness. See 12- stall stable. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 13, the fol- lowing superior HORSES, the property of a gentleman: 1. BROWN COB PONY, 6 years old, 14 hands high; very clever and quiet in harness. 2. BRO VVN MARE, 5 years old, by Magnes out of Electricity; very handsome, and has constantly carried a lady. 3. BAY MARE, 5 years old, by Magnes out of Sister to Electricity; a fine fencer, very fast, and would make a valuable steeple chaser. 4. SKEWBALD GELDING, 6 years old; very handsome, a good hack, has carried a lady, and quiet in harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 13: 1. A well- known DARK BAY, high stepping CAB HORSE, with a CABRIOLET, by Messrs Hooper, and HARNESS, by Messrs Peat; the property of Mr Mervyn D'Arcy Irvine. To be sold together. 2. A CHESNUT MARE,") , , 3. A BROWN MARE, / nack » - TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 13, the follow- ing superior HORSES, the property of a nobleman: 1. GRANTLEY, I GOSSOON; |- harness horses. 4. GRANVILLE: J 5. RUM ; a good hack and harness horse. 6. GO V ERN ESS; a good hack, has been hunted this season. 7. MAYFLY; a good hack, and has carried a lady. 8. STAR; quiet to carry children. T CHASES.— These Races will take place on Wednesday, April 22,1863, on thr Haselbury Vale Course, near Crewkerne, over a fine hunting country and pasture land. The WEST SOMERSET OPEN STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap) of 5 sovs each, h ft; if declared on or before the 12th of April, with 50 sovs added if four horses run: the second hosre to save his stake ; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; the winner of any race, after the weights are declared, to carry 71b extra, of two or more races 121b extra; if the highest weight accepting be under 12st, it will be raised to that weight and the other accepting horses in proportion; to close and name to C. G. Elers. Esq, Crewkerne, on or before the loth of April, each nomination to be accompanied with the lesser forfeit of 50s or the same will not be received; three miles of fair hunting country; pro- fessionals will be allowed to ride in this race ( only) by carrying 71b extra. The CREWKERNE STAKES of 40 sovs, for horses the bona fide property of residents within ten miles of Crewkerne. The HUNTERS' STAKES © f 3 sovs each, with 40 sovs added ; to carry list 71b; the winner of any previous race 101b extra. The SELLING STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 25 sovs added; if entered to be sold for 75 sovs or above, to carry 12st 71b, if for 50 sovs list 71b, for 40 sovs list, for 30 sovs orlesslPst; the winner to be offered by auction at the close of the race, and the surplus, if any, to go to the funds. The CONSOLATION STAKES, for beaten horses, 1 sov each, with 10 sov s added. Racing to commence with the Crewkerne Stakes punctually at 1 o'clock. Three horses, the property of different owners, to start in each of the four last named races, or the public money will not be added. The South Western Railway Company will issue tickets for Crewkerne at all the stations on the line at single fares. C. G. ELERS, Hon. Sec., Crewkerne. Dated, Crewkerne, March 31, 1863. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 13, the fol- lowing HORsES, well known with Baron Rothschild's and Mr Selby Lowndes's Hounds, the property of C. Bevill, Esq: 1. THE NILE ; has been in harness. 2. BANTAM ; quiet in harness, and has carried a lady. 3. MISS IN HER TEENS. 4. THE POET; quiet in harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by~ Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner on Monday, April 20, the fol- lowing HORSES, up to 16 stone, well bred and capital fencers, well . wn with the B ram ham Moor Hounds, the property of Major lnglis: 1. BENDIGO, 7 vears old. 2. BOB LOGIC, 6 years old. 3. A weight carrying COB, with good action. X UCAS'S REPOSITORY, Liverpool.— Forty JLJ valuable Cart Horses, the property of Mr Abraham Thomas, who having completed his contract at the New Anfieid Cemetery, has consigned them for absolute sale.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs Lucas and Co, on Wednesday, April 15 next, commencing at 12 o'clock precisely, at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool, FORTY CART HORSES of superior quality, with beautiful symmetry, great muscular power, and tine aclon, comprising splendid teams of the choicest colours; compact, short- legged, usef ul horses, with great courage and endurance— all young, fresh and blooming, and in prime seasoned condition. Also. FORTY SETS of SHAFT and CHAIN GEARS, lorries, floats, carts, spring vans, tarpaulins, saddlery, horse clothing, & c. The whole on view on the morning of sale. Catalogues may be had at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool LUCAS'S REPOSITORY, Liverpool.— Select Sale of Studs of valuable Hunters.— Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL by AUCTION, on Thursday, April 16, 1863, at 12 o'clock pre- cisely, at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool, the following well known valuable aad distinguished studs of first- class HUNTERS: The propertv of E. M. Itoyds, Esq, who is about to return to Australia: 1. GAMEBOY, bay gelding, aged. 2. RECTOR, brown gelding, by Blackstrap. 3. CHARLEY, grey gelding, 8 vears old, by Don Juan. 4. CHESNUT MARE, 7 years " old. They are up to 15 stone, and have been regularly hunted up to the present time. 2,3, 4 were driven in harness by their previous owner. The property of Henry Royds, Esq. 1. MALCOLM PORTALLOCK, 7 years old, by Malcolm. 2. BIG BEN; the winner of the Liverpool Hunt Club Hunters' Plate, 1861. He has been carrying 16 stone all the season. The property of a gentleman: 1. BRUNETTE, a brown mare; an extraordinary clever fencer, and well Known with the Cheshire, and steady in harness. 2. POYNTON, a bay gelding, winner of the Liverpool Hunt Club Steeple Chase at Iloylake. 1861; he is a very clever hunter. 3. THE CURATE, a bay gelding, winner of many steeple chases; he is a clever hunter, and fast. 4. THE TRAMP, a bay mare; a good hunter, clever and fast. The property of a gentleman: 1, BANSHEE, black mare, 8 years old; hunted with the Cheshire for the last two seasons, carrying 13 stone; very perfect, fast, and has carried a lady. The property of a gentleman: 1. RIFLEMAN, a grey gelding, by Lord Ribblesdale out of a well- bred mare: he is a first- class hunter, and has carried 17 stone with the Cheshire the last two seasons. Immediately after the above several STUDS of first- class HORSES. Notice.— Gentlemen intending horses for this sale should enter them without delay, as the stalls are fast filling up. STUD HORSES, at the Highfield Paddocks, Tittenhanger, near St Albans, Herts, two miles and a half from St Albans station on the London and North Western, and four from Hatfield, on the Great Northern. THE PRIME MINISTER, bv Melbourne out of Pantalonade, by Pantaloon, her dam Festival, by Camel. He is dark brown, stands nearly sixteen hands high, is a sure foal getter, and is the sire » f Lustre, Sporting Life, Pastime. Farfalla, Athos, Lord Burghley, the Duke of Cambridge, and Charles Fox. The Prime Minister will serve ( not more than forty) mares, at twenty- five guineas each, the groom's fee included. TOUCHWOOD, by Touchstone out of Bonny Bee, by Galanthus, her dam Beeswing. He is dark bay, stands sixteen hands high, and is one of the most powerful short- legged horses in England. Thorough bred mares, five guineas ; half breds, three guineas, groom's fee included. Gentlemen sending three mares, their own property, to either of the above horses will have them served at the price of two. First- class accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn at market price. For further particulars apply to J as. Fielding, as above. STALLION.— At Boythorpe Stud Farm, one mile from Chesterfield, on the Midland Railway, DRUMOUR, at 10 guineas thorough bred mares, a few half bred mares at 5 guineas. He is the sire of Dunkeld and Fidelity. Apply to Henry Bird, stud groom, Boythorpe, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. STALLION for 1863.— At Mr Swallwood's, Mid- dlethorpe, near York, MUSJID ( winner of the Derby in 1859), by Newminsteroutof Peggy, by Muley Moloch, granddam Fanny, by Jerry. Thirty- five mares, besides five of his owner's, at 12 guineas each, groom's fee included. Hay and grass 10s per week ; corn, if ordered, at market price. Application to be made to Mr Smallwood. S1 TALLION.— 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 ha. f price. Hay and grass at 10s 6d per week; oats at market price. All expenses to be paid by the 1st June, and the mares taken away. For subscription apply to Messrs Weatherby, or Mr Wyatt, Nutbourne, Emsworth, Hants. rriHE THIRTY- SECOND ANNUAL SALE of JL THREE HUNDRED CARRIAGES and SEVENTY SETS of HARNESS, at LUCAS'S Repository, Liverpool, will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 1833, commencing at 10 o'clock precisely. Entries with full descriptions must be forwarued immediately, and all carriages must be sent to the repository on or before Saturday, May 23. None can passlbiy be received after that day. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY.— Messrs BRETHERTON and HARRISON beg respectfully to inform the public that their next two STUD SALES for HUNTERS and other valuable horses will take place attheir Repository, Birmingham, On Thursday,, 9th April, and On Thursday, 23d April, 1863. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales are solicited to make early aoplication, 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 Repositorv on Thursday next, April 9, the following HORSES, which have been regularly hunted with the South Warwickshire and Bicester Hounds, carrying over 14 stone, the property of Andrew Robertson, Esq: 1. OAK BALL, bay gelding. 2. TAFFY, bay gelding. 3. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE, bay gelding. 4. SULTAN, chesnut gelding. 5. MUSIC, chesnut gelding. 6. PROOF, brown horse, 4 years old; thorough bred. The above horses will be at Mr Ansell's stables, Clarendon- mews, Leamington, for trial and the inspection of veterinary surgeons until Tuesday next, but will not l> e riddenafter their arrivalat the Repository. rpo be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- JL THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, April 9, the following HORSES, well known wPh the Pytchley and the Duke of Grafton's Hounds, the property of a gentleman ( with- out reserved: 1. HERALD. 2. THE WIDOW. 3. FLIP, a hack; with fine action, has constantly carried a lady. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, April 9, the THREE following HORSES, well known with the North Staffordshire, Mr Meynell Ingram's, and the Cheshire Hounds, the property & f Ralph A. Stevenson, Esq, who is leaving the neighbour- hood, and not hunting next season: 1. WHALEY, brown gelding, aged. 2. NEED WOOD, bay horse, 6 years old, by Keppel, dam Giovani. 3. KING ARTHUR, chesnut gelding, 5 years old. HARTFORD ( London and North Western Rail- way Station) STEEPLE CHASES, April 15tli, 1863; first race at half- past 1 o'clock. A MATCH 50SOVS, 10 sovs ft; over the Hurdle Race Course; 12st each; owners up; about three miles. Mr Cockerill's Little ' Oss | Mr Micholl's Kildare A STEEPLE CHASE of 1 sov each, with 35 sovs added, the entrances to the second horse, for horses the property of farmers and trades- men resident and carrying on their business within the limits of the Cheshire Hunt, and have been in their possession and hunted with the Cheshire Hounds since January 1, 1863; about three miles; to be ridden by farmers, tradesmen, or their sons, residing within the limits of the Cheshire Hunt ; four year olds list 51b; five year olds 12st; six and aged 12st71b; thoroughbred horses 101b extra; a winner of any race 20 sovs value 71b extra, twice 14lb extra. An AMATEUR STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 20 sovs added, second horse to save stake: for all horses that have been hunted with the Cheshire Hounds since January 1, 1863 ; four year olds lOst 101b; five year olds list 71b ; six and aged 12st; thorough breds 101b extra; winners of any race of 20 sovs value 71b extra; of two such races, or of one 50 sovs value, 141b extra; about three miles; professionals or ser- vants not allowed to ride. The NORTHWICH PURSE of sovs, subscribed by inhabitants of North- wich and neighbourhood, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, for all horses that have been hunted with the Cheshire Hounds; four year olds list 71b, five year olds 12st, six and aged 12st 71b, winner to be sold by auction for 50 sovs; if for 40 sovs allowed 71b, if for 30 sovs 141b, if for 20 sovs 211b, and any surplus to go to the fund ; amateur riders; professionals 101b extra ; the winner of any steeple chase of 20 sovs value 101b extra; once round the Steeple Chase Course. Three horses to start in each race, or added money will be withheld. In above races, ages from 1st January. Penalties to time of race. To close and name to the honorary secretary at Gascoine's Hotel, Hartford Station, near Northwich, on Wednesday evening, April 8, at 6 o'clock, personally or by letter, enclosing the stakes, and stating weights to be carried to that period, and colours of the riders. Any dispute to be re- ferred to the steward, whose decision shall be final. Captain WHITE, Steward, THOMAS SMITH, The Lodge, near Northwich, Honorary Secretary. TRATFORD- UPON- A VITN STEEPLE CHASES, will take place over the Borden Hill Ground, on Wednesday next, April 8, 1863. The STRATFORD- ON- AVON OPEN STEEPLE CHASE. Closed. The HUNTERS' STAKES. Closed. The WELTER CUP. Closed. The FARMERS' and TRADESMEN'S STAKES. Closed. UNITED HUNT . STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, p. p. for horses which have never started in a handicap steeple chase or hurdle race, and have been fairly hunted through the season of 1862- 63, with either the Warwickshire or North Warwickshire Hounds, by their owners, who must have subscribed at least 10 sovs to either of the above packs for the last two years; 12st each; gentlemen riders: gentlemen having ridden in a handicap steeple chase or hurdle race, will be disquali- fied. To close on Monday, April 6th, to Capt Hamilton, Shottery, Strat- ford- on- Avon, when the colours must be declared. Certificates from the masters of the above hounds to be produced if required. Sir CHARLES MORDAUNT. Bart, M. P., , Sir ROBERT HAMILTON, Bart, K. C. B., I Capt PEACH, v stewards Hon W. H. NORTH, Lord CONYERS, F. W. HAMILTON, Shottery, Stratford- on- Avon, Hon Secretary and Treasurer. s BRADFORD HURDLE STEEPLE CHASES, Quarry Gap, Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. MONDAY, APRIL 6.— The BOROUGH PURSE, for ponies under 15 hands; £ 2 10s added ; 5s entrance; catch weight; run in heats; one mile and a half. The CITY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE ; 10 sovs added to 1 sov entrance; a small reserve for the beaten horses ; heats, two miles. The BEATEN HORSE STAKES ; entrance free. TUESDAY, APRIL 7.— The BOROUGH PURSE, for ponies under 15 hands ; £ 2 10s added ; 5s entrance; catch weight; run in heats, one mile and a half. The CIT? HANDICAP HURDLE RACES ; 10 sovs, added to 1 sov en- trance ; a small reserve for the beaten horses ; heats, two miles. The BEATEN HOP. SE STAKES ; entrance free. All horses handicapped according to merit, and re- handicapped for . the second day's rases. SOUTH ESSEX STEEPLE CHASES will take place near Brentwood, on Thursday, April 9, 1863. The FARMERS' STAKES, of 2 sovs each, with a handsome Silver Cup ( value 20 guineas) added, for h arses the property of tenant farmers or the sons of tenant farmers holding not less than 100 acres of land In the county of Essex, and which have been their bona fide property since the 1st of January, 1863, and which have been regularly hunted during the season 1862- 63 with the Essex or Mr Scrattoirs Hounds, or the Hon F. Petre's Staghounds; no horse dealer or livery stable keeper to enter for this race; the second horse to save his stake; four year olds list 101b, five year olds 12st 71b; six years and aged 13st; winners once 71b, twice 141b extra; about three miles, over a lair hunting country. The HUNTERS' STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 40 added, for horses which have never won a race or steeple chase ( matches excepted), and which have been regularly hunted with either of the above- mentioned packs of hounds during the season 1862- 63; the second horse to save his stake; four year olds lOst 111b, five year olds list 101b, six years and aged 12st; about three miles, over a fair hunting country. The ESSEX STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 40 added, for horseB which have been regularly hunted with any established pack of hounds In the county of Essex during the season 1862- 63; weights as in the Farmers'Stakes; the second horse to save liis stake; about three miles, over a fair hunt- ing country. The BELMONT CUP, presented by J. S. Rigge, Esq, of 2 sovs each, for horses the property of tenant farmers residing in South Essex, which have been regularly hunted with Mr Scratton's Hounds during the season 1862- 63; the owners or their sons to ride; to carry 13st; the second horse to save his stake; about three miles, over a fair hunting country; six horses to start or no race; no horse dealer or livery stable keeper to enter for this race. The CONSOLATION STAKES. No horse which has been liable to the race horse duty since January 1st, i62, allowed to start in any of the races; no professional jockeys nor grooms allowed to riae in any of the races; gentlemen riders who have never ridden the winner of a race allowed 71b; horses bred by their present owners allowed 71b; three horses, the property of different own- ers, to start in each race or the public money will not be added; should any disputes arise the decision of the stewards to be final. To close and name to Mr H. Lawrence, hon sec, at the White Hart Inn, Brentwood, between the hours of 10 and 12 a. m., on Tuesday, April 7th. Weights and colours to be declared at the time of naming, and certificates from a master of hounds produced, if required. Ages to be dated from the 1st of May. The first race to start punctually at 2 o'clock. The Hon F. PETIiE, Sir THOMAS BARRETT LENNARD, Bart, Sir CHARLES C. SMITH, Bart, J. S. LESCHER, Esq, , L. ARKWRHiHT, Esq, f A. Z. COX, Esq, I 1). R. SCRATTON, Esq, C. R. VICKERMAN, Esq, J H. LAWRENCE, Hon Sec. Stewards. LIMERICK OPEN MEETING ( Knockrue), April 22 and following days. The KELLY SALVER for 32 greyhounds, at £ 6 10s each, p. p.; to be Civlded as follows, if the stake fills :— Judge : R. Westropp, Esq. Slipper: H. Springall. Winner £ 100 0 0 and the Salver. Runner up 40 0 0 Sd and 4th dogs, f 12 each 24 0 0 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th dogs. £ 5 each.. 20 0 0 Dogs to be drawn at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick, at 4 o'clock, on Tues- day, April 21. JOHN RUSSELL, Hon Sec, Glenview, Ballyneety, Limerick. B URTON AGNES COURSING MEETING.- This meeting, announced for the 20th, 21st, and 22d Oct next, is unavoidably POSTPONED. INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXHI BITION, to be held at Hamburg, on the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th of July. The PRIZES offered are on a very liberal scale; for the classes devoted te British bred stock exclusively they amount to nearly £ 800, while all the others are * pen to general competition. All entries of stock, implements, & c, must be made upon the printed forms prescribed. These can be obtained from the secretary, and must be returned on or before M AY 1st, THE LAST DAY OF ENTRY. The General Steam Navigation Company, London; Messrs Drolen- vaux and Bremner, 14, Mark- lane, London; Messrs Brownlow, Lums- den, and Co, Hull; Messrs Lofthouse, Glover, and Co, Hull; Mr Thomas W. Peters, Hull; Messrs Pile, Spence, and Co, West Hartlepool; Mr John Sutcllffe, Grimsby; and Messrs Ormston, Dobson, and Co, New- castle- on- Tyne, are authorised to receive payments from exhibitors for space required, which according to the printed regulations are required to be paid before certificates of admission will be granted, and are to be paid at the following rates :— 2 Prussian Thalers for each horse, bull, cow, or heifer. 1 Prussian Thaler for each rarn, or each lot of three sheep, each boar, each sow, including a litter of young pigs. | Thaler per foot frontage and 10 feet in depth, for machinery, imple- ments, & c, in covered sheds. 1J Thaler per foot frontage and 20 feet in depth, for machinery, & c, in covered sheds. i Thaler per foot frontage, and not exceeding 20 feet in depth, in the machinery in motion yard ( uncovered). The Thaler to be reckoned equal to three shillings sterling. In making payments, the receipt of the same to be returned with the filled- up form of application " to the Secretary, at Hamburg." It is particularly requested to send description marks, number, weight, value, and contents of everything, with bills of lading to Messrs James R. M'Donald and Co, Hamburg. By Order of the Executive Committee. GERHARD HACHMANN, Dr, Secretary, Hamburg, to whom applications forparticulars of the prizes, & c, are to be made. TOMPKINS'S HORSE REPOSITORY, Reading. — The great ANNUAL TWO DAYS' SALE of HORSES will take place cm Thursday, April 30th, and Friday, May 1st, 1863, when upwards of TWO HUNDRED HORSES will be brought to the hammer. R. TOMPKINS, Auctioneer. Ti IENTH ROYAL HUSSARS.— Auction of Horses. • In consequence of the above named regiment being about to move to Ireland, Mr ROBERT JOHNSON has received instructions from the officers to SELL by AUCTION, in York, on Wednesday, the 8th day of April, unless previously disposed of by private sale, THIRTY- SIX first- class HUNTERS, most of which have for the last two seasons been regularly hunted with the York and Ainsty, Bramham Moor, and Lord Middleton's Foxhounds, and are well known in these countries. These horses can now be seen by applying at the barracks. Full particu- ars will be given in ihe catalogues.— 47, Coney- street, York, March 26, TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday. April 20, without reserve, the following valuable STALLIONS, BROOD MARES, & c, the entire breeding stud of a gentleman : STALLIONS. 1. LOUP GAROU ( sire of Coroner, Fairwater, & c), byLanercost eut of Moonbeam. 2. STORM, by Touchstone out of Ghuznee, by Pantaloon. 3. DE RUYTElt, by Lanereost out of The Flying Dutchman's dam. 4. HARTLEY WINTNEY, by Bay Middleton out of The Fawn, by Venison. BROOD MARES, & e. 6. MYSTERY, own sisterto Satirist, served bv Loup Garou. C. PANTALOON MARE, sister to Sir Ralph, served by Loup Garou. 7. DIN, by Storm out of Equivoque, with a FILLY FOAL, by De Ruvter, and served by Loup Garou. 8. CHESNUT MAKE, 4 years old, by Storm out of Mantle, with a COLT FOAL, bv De ltuyter, and served by Loup Garou. 9. SUMMER BREEZE, by Storm out of Queen Charlotte, by Elis. granddam of Nutbourne, served by L » up Garou. 10. CRIEMHILDE, sister to Clemanthe, served by Loup Garou. 11. BAY YEARLING COLT, by De Ruyter out of Din, by Storm, 12. CLEMANTHE, a capital hack and hunter. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, April 9, the TWO following HORSES, which have been hunted up to the present time, and are in first- rate condition, the property of a gentleman: 1. CHESNUT GELDING, aged, 16 hands high, well- bred; is very temperate with hounds, and equal to 16 stone; has been broken 2. BROWN GELDING. 6 years old, 15 hands 3inches high; well bred, is very fast and a good fencer, and quifet in double and single harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TF. RSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday. April 20, without reserve, the following superior HORSES, well known in Berks, the property of a gentleman: 1. GIPSY. BOB. 3. JUDY. 4. COLUMBINE. 5. ARCHIBALD. 6. COCKNEY. 7. COUNTESS. 8. AUNT SALLY. 9. BARMAID. 10. SNAP. The above are from constant work, having been hunted up to the end of March. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 23, the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the Warwickshire Hounds, the pro- perty of Lady Willoughby de Broke : 1. THE PRIEST, 6 years old I 4. KATHLEEN, 8 years old 2. BODDINGTON, 6yearsold 5. BURTON, 8 vears old 3. KOHL RABI, 6 years old | 6. PHOSPHORUS, 7 years old Also the fallowing HORSES, the property of a gentleman: 1. OI, G A, chesnut mare, 7 yearsold; a good hunter, has carried a lady constantly to hounds. 2. PLUNGER, bay gelding, 6 yearsold; has been hunted. 3. VICAR, bay gelding, 6 years old ; IMB been hunted. SALE OF THE BICESTER FOXHOUNDS, HORSES, < Sc. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at the Kennels, Stratton Audley, near Bicester, on Saturday, April 25: The well- known PACK of FOXHOUNDS, consisting of abeut FIFTY COUPLES of HUNTING HOUNDS, and about TWENTY COUPLER of PUePIES. THIRTY well- known HORSES, CLOTHING, & c. Catalogues will be printed a week previous to the sale. ELEVENTH ANNUAL UNRESERVED SALE OF THE PRODUCE OF THE liAWCLIFFE JOINT STOCK STUD FARM COMPANY. MESSRS TATTERSALL beg to inform the public that the ANNUAL SALE of the above will take place at York on April 28. the first day of the York Spring Meeting. They c ® n- sist of THIRTY YEARLINGS, by Stockweil, Newminster, Rataplan, Leamington, Voltigeur, Sugarplum, Jordan, and Fallow Buck. Cata- logues of the above can be had on application to Messrs Tattersall, or the stud groom, Rawcliffe Paddocks. SALE OF THE ENTIRE HUNTING ^ ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EARL OF STAMFORD. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at the Kennels, Quorn, Leicestershire, on Saturday, May 9, at 12 o'clock, the entire STUD of HORSES, about eighty in number, the property of the Earl of Stamford, and have been hunted with his lordship's hounds. Catalogues of the above will be published shortly.— N. B. The hounds have been disposed of by private contract. SALE OF LORD DONERAILE'S FOXHOUNDS. FOR SALE, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the well- known PACK of FOXHOUNDS, the property of Lord Done- raile, consisting of upwards of 50 couples » f hunting hounds, and 20 couples of puppies, bred entirely from the kennels of LordH. Ben- tinck, the Duke of Rutland, Lord Yarborough, and Mr Foljambe. These hounds work in two distinct packs, large and small, which would be sold separately, if required. For further particulars, price, & c, applv to Messrs TATTERSALL, Hyde Park- corner. ALDRIDGE'S, London.— Established 1753. PUBLIC SALES by AUCTION of HORSES and CARRIAGES every Wednesday and Saturday. 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 received 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 of 120 horses, on Wednesday, with carriages and harness, will commence at 11 pre- cisely, as usual.— WILLIAM FREEMAN. TO be SOLD, at Messrs ALDRIDGE'S, St Mar- tin's- lane, on Saturday, April 11, the property of a gentleman de- ceased, the following CARRIAGES: CHARIOT ( nearly new). LANDAU. BRITSKA. BROUGHAM. descriptions, sisting of riding hacks, harness horses, and powerful cart horses, suit- able for town and agricultural purposes. On view. T> EPOSITORY, Barbican.— Irish Horses from JLl; Limerick.— Mr J. GOWER will SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, April 7th, FIFTEEN useful HUNTERS and HARNESS HORSES, mostly 5 and 6 years old. Worthy the notice of gentlemen, tradesmen, cab proprietors, and others. Among the above are several short- legged cobs, neat hacks, and well bred Brougham or phaeton horses. On- view. F' PALDINGTON.— 12 and 13, Bristol- mews, War- wick- road, Maida- hill.— In consequence of ill- health Mr Richard Compton has directed his Stock, consisting of TWENTY useful known HARNESS HORSES, sixteen Clarence and Hansom Cabs, in good condition, twenty sets of harness, to be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr J. S. GOWER, on the premises, as above, on Thursday, April 9, 1863, at 1 o'clock. Many of these horses are young, seasoned to their work, and the whole for unreserved sale. On view two davs prior. Cata- logues had on the premises, and of the auctioneer, at his Repository, Barbican. ' IVK" valuable well bred HUNTERS.— Mr BENJAMIN GILES has been favoured with instructions from R. Green Price, Esq ( who is leaving for the Continent, and breaking up his establishment) to SELL by AUCTION, on Wednesday, the 8th day of April, 1863 ( being the second day of Knighton Races), in the yard of Mr Griffiths, veterinary surgeon, Knighton, precisely at 12 o'clock, as follows : Lot 1. DAPHNE, black mare, 5 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, by Black Eagle, dam by Defence, granddam by Comus; has been regularly hunted, and carries a lady quietly. 2. THE NUN, bay mare, 5 years old, 15 hands 2 inches high, up to weight, fast, and a perfect huntress. 3. VOLUNTEER, bay gelding, 7 yeare old, 15 hands 2 inches high, by The Cardinal ( thorough bred); a fast and handsome riding horse, or park hack. 4. THE BAT, black gelding, 5 years old, 15 hands 3 Inches high, by Black Eagle; fast, and steady in harness. 5. KITTY, brown mare. 5 years old, 14 hands 3 inches high, by St Martin, dam by Harpurhey; nearly thorough bred, very handsome, and has regularly carried a lady. These horses will be found worthy the attention of buyers, and are for bona fide sale.— Ludlow, March 24th, 1863. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, April 9, the following HORSES, the property of gentlemen, who may be referred to: 1. BROWN GELDING, 7 years old, 15 hands 2 inches high; a good hunter, and steady in harness. 2. BAY GELDING, 5 years old, thorough bred; a fine goer. Also, upwards of THIRTY other HORSES, full particulars of which will appear in catalogue's, to be had at the Repository, or posted free on application on and after Monday next. SEWELL'S, Dublin.— Mr SEWELL has received instructions from Henry Meredyth, Esq, of Norelands, Kilkenny, to DISPOSE OF, by AUCTION, on Saturday, April 18th, 1863 ( the day after the Kildare Hunt Races), his well- known STUD of FIFTEEN H UNTERS. which have been regularly hunted this season with the Kilkenny Hounds, full particulars of which will appear in future ad' vertisements. SEWELL'S, Dublin.— Mr SEWELL begs to inform the nobility, gentry, & c, that the next important SALE of STUDS of HUNTERS will take place at the Repository, on Thursday, April 18th, 1863 ( the day after the Kildare Hunt Races). The following are already entered:— Fifteen well- known hunters, the property of II. Meredyth, Esq, Norelands, Kilkenny; four weight carrying hunters, the property of W. C. Roberts, Esq, Sallymount, New Bridge; four weight carrying hunters, the property of the HonC. Bourke, Stanes, Navan ; three weight carrying hunters, the property of E. M. Mans- field, Esq. Full particulars in future advertisements. TO be SOLD, ENFIELD, 7 years old, " by The Confessor out of Strife, winner of three welter races last year. To be seen and price known at James Robinson's, trainer, Newmarket. He is in training and first- rate condition. TO be SOLD, FAIRPEAY ( late KlarikoJi'j, chesnut gelding, 6 years old, by Papagena out of Dame Tattle, win- ner of the Dover Military Fiat Race, and Ihe Warwick 11 stone Military Steeple Chase last year, sound and in training. Can be seen, and price obtained at Mr Daily's, Slough. TO be SOLD, the brown ENTIRE HORSE, FEE, 5 years old, by The Black Doctor. This horse broke down slightly while running very forward in the Northamptonshire Stakes, 1863. He is a short- legged horse of great substance, standing 15 hands 2 inches high, measuring immensely round the girth, and would make a good steeple chase horse, or would suit the foreign market as a stallion. Can be seen and price obtained aj Mr J. Robinson's, trainer, Newmarket, 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 March 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. w. CLARK, of 75, Baker- street, Portman- square. begs to inform noblemen and gentlemen that he has REMOVED his HORSE ESTABLISHMENT te part of Mr Bartley's yard, 232, Oxford- street ( near the Marble Arch), where he has ON VIEW a great number of first- class HORSES of every description, consisting of several pairs ot phaeton horses, hacks, chargers, hunters, ladies' horses, cobs, high stepping match pairs, from 14 to 15 hands high, perfect for ladies to drive, & c, & c. ILLOUGHBY HEATH FARM, Grantham.— T. GARNER is now preparing horses for Lincoln Fair. Terms: 5 per cent commission on sale, 10s charged If unsold, 3s per night livery at Willoughby Heath, 21s from there and at Lincoln. T. Garner will leave home for the Blue Anchor, Lincoln, April 19th, to which place all letters for the ensuing week must be addressed. N. B. Commission not returned in case of dispute after sale. s* TALLIONS.— For the Season 1863, at Owrnbv Paddocks, near Brigg, Lincolnshire: LAMBTON, at 20 guineas. MAGNUM, at 5 guineas. ) il » to be made to Mr J. Ashton. ' N.— At the Stud Farm, Lymington. AUTOCRAT, at 10 guineas a mare, and half a guinea to the groom; half bred mares at half price. There is direct railroad to Lymington, and the paddocks are within one mile of the station. The paddocks are dry and healthy, with capital loose boxes, and every ac commodation for mare3 and foals, to which great attention will be paid by a competent person. Hay and grass 10s 6d per week ; corn at the market price.— N. B. Thorough bred stock taken in to keep, and well taken care of. Apply to Mr Thorn, the stud groom. STALLIONS.— Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocks. Newmarket.— The following STALLIONS will serve mares the ensuing season, 1863 :— THUNDERBOLT. 20 mares, besides his owner's, at 20 guineas a mare, jams of winners of 100 sovs half price; 10s the groom. FITZROLAND, 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 Cnp. GENERAL WILLIAMS, by Womersley out of Lady Elizabeth ( the dam of National Guard, and granddam of Lady Tresspass), by Sleight of Hand out of Sir Tatton Sykes's dam, & c. King of Kars, Maid of K. ars, 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. STAMPEDO, by Alarm, at £ 10 10s a mare. Every attention will be paid to all mares sent to Messrs Barrow, and foaling mares will receive their professional services. The best accommodation can be had, with loose boxes, good pasturage, private paddocks ( if required), and a succession of green crops. Hay, grass, tec, 10s 6d per week : corn extra. No horse or mare to be taken from these paddocks until all expenses are paid. All applications to be made to Messrs Barrow, veterinary surgeons, Newmarket. STALLION.— FROGMORE, by Touchstone out of The Duchess of Kent, got by Belshazzer, her dam Pepper, by St Nicholas, Capsicum— Acklam's Lass, by Prime Minister, wiil stand this season, and future ones, at Scapes Castle, half a mile from Brighton station on the Lewes road ; thorough bred mares £ 10 10s and 10s the groom; and a few half bred mares at £ 2 10s, Ss the groom. Scapes Ca- tie stables and boxes stand on rising ground, facing the west; the boxes for the mares are roomy, with an airing yard. Grass keep 10s ser week; corn, if ordered, at market price. All expences to be paid x- fore 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. j^ TALLIONS. For this season ( 1863), at the Stud Farm, Theobald's Park, Enfield, Middlesex :— DIOPHANTUS, at 10 guineas a mitre, and 10s 6d the groom. No half 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 grsom. 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. Goodchild, proprietor. STALLIONS.— AtSpyePark, Chippenham, Wilts: DROGHEDA, by Mountain Deer out of Juanita Perez, by Mel- bourne, at 7 guineas a inare, and a few half breds at 3 guineas. STAR OF THE WEST, by West Australian out of Hopbine, by Sir Hercules, at 5 guineas a mare, half breds at 2 guineas. Hay, grass, and attendance 10s 6d per week. Groom's fee, 5s. Apply to J. B. Starky, Esq, or J. Enoch. 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 Mr Smith's, Belmont Farm, Cock Forsters, East Barnet, Herts, one mile and a half from the Barnet station, Great Northern Railway: DEFIANCE, by Old England, at £ 10 10s. THE KNIGHT OF GWYNNE, by Gilbert Gurney, at £ 8 8s. Thorough bred stock taken into keep. Hay and grass 10s 6d per week; corn at market price. Subscriptions taken by Messrs Weather- by, or Mr S. Hornby, 21, Bridge- street, Southwark. STALLIONS.— AUGUR, by Birdcatcher out of Nickname, by Ishmael, at 3 guineas each inare. He is the sire of Welland and many other winners; his half- bred stock have taken first prizes at the Royal, the Great Yorkshire, and all the principal shows, FATHER OF THE TURF, by Muley Moloch out of Miss Thomasina, by Welbeck, at 2 guineas each mare. He gained the Royal Agricultur al Society's first prize of £ 30, also the Great Yorkshire prize, and nine other first premiums. Hay and grass 10s per week. For further par- ticulars apply to Mr Pishey Snaith, Boston. { JTALLIONS, for 1863.— At Mr Manning's Farm, Orlingbury, near Wellingborough, In Northamptonshire. BRITISH STATESMAN, the celebrated prize sire for getting hunters. At the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, at Leeds, 1861 ( open to all Eng- land), he took the second prize, £ 15, beating the Hadji ( since sold for nearly £ 1,000) and many others, and last year ( 1862) 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, 4am by Retriever. He is a rich brown, with black legs, aad for colour, symmetry, action, and temper cannot be sur- ~ issed. 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 ( for 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 HORSE.— BILLY BARLOW, winner of the Second Prize given by the Royal Agricultural Society, at Bat- tersea, for horses best calculated to get hunters. Billy Rarlow is by Royal Ravenhill, dam by British Yeoman ; he is short- legged horse, per- fectly sound, and for temper, action, and symmetry, with immense girth and power, not to be surpassed. Billy Barlow is a rich bay with black points, and a sure foal getter. Twenty mares, besides his owner's, at 5 guineas, including groom's fee; mares belonging to farmers hunting with the Bursto w Foxhounds at 2 guineas. He is the property of Robert Birkbeck, Esq, and stands at Gatton, Surrey. For further particulars apply to the groom, Mr Coatsworth, Nutwood, Gattcn, Relgate. STALLIONS, 1863.- CHARLIE, the property of Mr Broi • BONNIE PRINCE Brown, will serve mares this sea- son at 10 guineas each mare, at the Royal Hotel, Xring station, on the London and North Western Railway, near Trlng, Herts. Bonnie Prince Charlie is 6 years old, by King Tom out of Balmoral, by Laner- cost out of Burlesque, by Touchstone ; Burlesque is the dam of Buck- stone. Bonnie Prince Charlie is a light bay, with good bone and fine symmetry, is perfectly sound, and without a blemish. Also, DUNDALE, at 2J guineas each mare. N. B. Mare's keep 10s 6d per week. Corn ( If ordered) at market price. STALLION S.— At Bushbury Paddocks, near Wol- verhamptor,: GUNBOAT, by subscription, 35 mares, besides a few of the owner's at 20gs a mare. Also, LIFEBOAT, on the same terms. A few approved mares, winners of lOOgs at any one time, or their dams, at half price. Groom's fee, 1 sov. KOHINOOR, at logs, half breds £ 3 5s 6d. Keep 10s per week. Corn at market price. All expenses to be paid before the mares are removed. For particulars apply to Mr John Daly, groom. STALLION.— At Warren House, Newmarket, MIRZA MAHOMMED IIAMID ALLEE, a bay Arab, imported in 1856, of good size, and very superior action. Thorough bred mares at £ 5 5s, half bred £ 2 10s, groom's fee included ; winners and dams of winners gratis. Apply to Mr John Dawson. STUD HORSE.— At the Bull Inn, Harpenden, Herts, Great Northern line, 25 miles from London, SIMPLE SIMON, by Woodpigeon out of Nicotine, by Ion, a beautiful rich brown, with black legs, good substance, sound constitution; and was a first- class race horse, the winner of the Great Northamptonshire Stakes, anl other races. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, groom's fee Included; a limited number of half breas at 3 guineas; winners or dams of winners, of 100 guineas gratis. Hay and grass, 10s per week. For farther par- ticulars apply to Mr W. Fuller, as above. S1 TALLIONS.— ELLINGTON, winner of the Derby in 1856, and a prize of 100 sovs at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, at 20 guineas each mare, and 10s the groom. CAMBONDO, 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:— NEWMARKET, by Newminster, dam by Bay Middleton. POOLTHORNE, by the Cure, dam bv 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. FAR WEST, by West Australian, dam by Plenipotentiary. At Mr Phillips's, Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, London. STALLIONS for 1863.— At Mamhead, near Exeter, four miles from the Starcross station:— GEMMA DI VERGY, by Sir Hercules out of Snowdrop, by Heron; her dam Fairy, by Filho da Puta out of Britannia, by Orville; 25 mares ( besides those of his owner) at 3ngs each mare, groom's fee included. Also DUPE, by I'antaloon 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 be made to Mr Scott, Rose Cottage, Mamhead, near Exeter. STALLIONS.— At Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, eight miles from Tuxford station on the Great Northern Railway.— SKIRMISHER, by Voltigeur, at 12 guineas a mare ( groom's fee in- cluded). PARMESAN, by Sweetmeat ( sire of Saccharometer, < fcc), a winner of many races at all distances; he is a very handsome horse, with re- markably fine action: at 5 guineas a mare. Hay and grass 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at the market price, For particulars inquire of Mr Coultas, stud groom, Rufford Abbey Ollerton. STALLION.— 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. THE RAWCLIFFE JOINT STOCK STUD FARM COMPANY ( Limited).— 1863, STALLIONS to serve: NEWMINSTER. Subscription is full. YOUNG MELBOURNE. Subscription is full. LEAMINGTON will serve a limited number of mares at 15 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 109 sovs each at one time, half price. SABREUR will serve 35 mares, besides a few the property of his owner, at 10 guineas ea « h; he will be allowed to serve a few half bred mares. UNDERHAND will serve mares at 10 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 1 « 0 sovs at one time, half price. MAINSTONE, by King Tom out of Blister, by Bay Middleton, grand dam Hope, by Touchstone, great granddam Miss Letty, by Priam, will serve- mares at 7 guines each, half bred mares at 3 guineas; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs at one time half price. DUNEANY', by The Flying Dutchman out of Dame Cesser, by Vol- taire, dam by Whisker, will serve mares at 10 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs half price. GLENBUCK, by The Flying Dutchman out of Belsay, by Lanercost out of Garland, by Langar, will serve a limited number of mares at 7 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs gratis. THE FALLOW BUCK, by Venison, dam Plenary, by Emilius the sire of Merry Hart, & c), will serve mares at 5 guineas, half bred mares at 2 guineas. KiNG FISHER, by I. Birdcatcher out of Queen of Tyne, by Tom boy ( Tomboy, by Jerry out of Beeswing's dam), granddam by Whisker out of Voltaire's dam, the sire of Voltigeur, & c, will serve mares at 10 guineas each, winners and dams of winners of 50 sovs at one time and a limited number of proved half bred mares half price. He is per- fectly sound, and no rearer. WOOLWICH, by Chatham out of Clementina, by Action, will serve mares at 5 guineas each, half bred mares 2 guineas each. For further particulars apply to Messrs Weatherby; or to Mr P. Martin, Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York. 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 WarwickCharming 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 toMr Lapper as above. STALLION.— HERCULES, 5 years old,~ by Kingston outof Daughter of Toscar, by Bay Middleton— Malvina, by Oscar, will serve thorough bred mares at £ 1010s, half bred mares at £ 3 3s. 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, Addington Lodge, Croydon. STALLION.— To be SOLD, or LET for the season, a HALF BRED HORSE, 16 hands one inch and a half high, 6 years old, dark bay, black legs, safe getter, sound, good goer, no vice, and fit for the foreign market. To be seen at Mr Sherley's, Egham, Surrey, and all particulars known; 45 minutes from the Waterloo station. STALLION.— At the Park Paddocks, Newmarket, NEWCASTLE, by Newminster outof MaryAislabie, by Malcolm, at 10 guineas a mare; dams of winners of 100 guineas gratis. For per- formances, see Racing Calendar. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at market price. STALLION, 1863.— CANNOBIE, by Melbourne out of Lady Lurewell. the dam of Folkestone, will serve a limited number of thorough bred mares at 12 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. A few half bred mares at half price. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at market price. All expenses to be paid before taken away. Excellent accommodation for mares and foals, with good loose boxeB and dry pasturage. For further particulars apply to W. Hemming, or to R. Butler, groom, Causton Stud 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, Boadicea ( Banter's dam), by Alexander. At 3 years old won Ascot Biennial Stakes, beating Diophantus, Janus, & c; Bath ditto, beating Sawcutter, Conqueror, & c; Epsom Stand and Wiltshire Stakes, two miles, beating Blue Jacket, Bevis ( beat Fisherman), & c. Twenty mares, beside ® his owner's, at 10 guineas, winners and half breds half price. For further particulars apply to Mr Wm. Hemming, or to Richard Butler, groom, Rugby, Causton Stud Farm, nesr Bilton. STALLIONS.— At Hasketon Shrubbery, one mile from Woodbridge and seven from Ipswich Stations on the Great Eastern Railway: OULSTON, by Melbourne out of Alice Hawthorn. He won many times at all distances, and is sire of RussS. ey and other winners. Only five of his produce have started. ZUYDER ZEE, by Orlando out of Barbelle ( dam of Van Tromp and The Flying Dutchman), by Sandbeck. He won many times, including the Chesterfield Cup at Goodwood, carrying the top weight; the Fitz- william Stakes at Doncaster, carrying 9st 61b; the Granby Handicap, carrying list 41b; and the Craven Stakes at Epsom twice, beating Saun- terer and Gemma di Vergy at even weights. He did a great deal of work, carried high weights, and came out of training at 6 years old, perfectly sound in every respect. At 10 guineas each mare, and 10s 6d the groom. Hay and grass at 10s; corn, if ordered, 4s per bushel. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. Applications to be made to Messrs Weatherby; or to A. Messer, stud groom, as above. STALLIONS, 1863.— At Middle Park, Eltham, Kent:— DUNDEE, 30 mares, at 30 guineas. MARSYAS, at 10 guineas. HORROR, at 10 guineas. AMSTERDAM, at 10 guineas. NEASHAM, at 10 guineas. STALLION.— 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 England to produce the sound and stout thorough bred horse. He is by The Baron or Ishmael ( though there is no doubt that he was got by " The Baron) out of Love's Lip, by Camel. Thorough bred mares, 6 guineas and 5s to the groom; half bred mares, 3 guineas and 2s 6d to the groom. Hay and grass: barren mares, 8s per week; foaling mares, 10s. Corn, if ordered, at the market price. At Belhus, near Purfleet, on the Southend Railway. Application to be made to Mr Church, Belhus, Aveley, Romford, E.; or to Mr Laurence, V. S., Stewards Romford, E. STALLIONS.— 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.— At Croft Stud Farm, near Dar- lington, CAVENDISH ; forty mares, by subscription, at 12 guineas each mare. OXFORD; a limited number of mares, at 10 guineas, and 1 guinea to the groom. Application for subscriptions to be made to Mr T. Winteringham, as above. The season to end on the lst of July. Mares not paid for by the lst of August, will be taken to Doncaster at the races, and sold to defray expenses. T" ROTTING STALLION, YOUNG PIONEER. This celebrated stallion will serve mares ill the neighbourhood of London this season, at 3 guineas each, and 5s the groom. For further particulars apply to Mr Chapman, Prince's- mews, Prince's- square, Bayswater, W. STALLIONS.— THE FOLLOWING STALLIONS to BE LET, or will serve at Chester, until further orders, if not let:— Commotion, 10 sovs; Volunteer, 5 eovs; Abron, 5 sovs; and King William, by Poynton out of a Voltaire mare, 5 sovs. The above will serve a few half bred mares at half price. STALLION.— For SALE, BOABDIL, by New- minster out of Moresca, by Don John or Iago, winner ef the Good- wood Stakes; he is a magnificent horse; 5 years old, a rich bay, with black points, 16 hands high, with great power. For price and other particulars apply to Mr South, 40, New Bond- street, London, or East Acton, Middlesex, where the horse can be seen. STALLION.— For SALE, ROBINSON CRUSOE, by Jack Robinson, dam Homeward Bound, by Sheet Anchor, granddam by Blacklock. Jack Robinson, is by Epirus, dam Allena, by Touchstone, granddam Amina, by Sultan. Robinson Crusoe is a beauti- ful bay, ^ years old, with black legs, 16 hands high, with great power, and fine action. For price, Sec, apply to Mr J. Briggs, stud groom, Hainton, near Wragby, Lincolnshire. I" RELAND.— STUD GREYHOUNDS.— BAR- NEY WILLIAMS ( winner of Waterloo Purse, 1861), black dog, by Hurkuru out of Leda ( Blue Hat's dam). Hurkuru, by Figaro out of Black Fly ( dam of Ranter). Leda, by Faugh a Ballagh out of Novice. Won or divided four 32- dog stakes ; won, ran up for, or divided seven 16- dog stakes, besides running well into several other stakes. At the late Louth Champion won two courses, beating Reetop and Lady Nora; put out in third round in a close course ( after an undecided) by Sea Pink, who divided. He ran at this meeting ( see report by " Ashdown") with all the fire of a puppy. Terms : Winners, or dams of winners, or bitches from England or Scotland, £ 5 5s; all others, £ 7 7s. DELAPRE, brindled dog, 701b weight, by Ilurkuru out of Blue Bon- net. Blue Bonnet, by Wigan out of the dam of Blue Hat and Barney Williams. He is own brother to Lord Sefton's Shillelagh, Joan of Arc, and Jealousy; has beaten some first- class dogs, including Express, Lady Edith, Spenser, & c, & c, & c, and has proved himself the fastest dog in Ireland, but, owing to an injury, cannot command himself at his turns. £ 4 4s. Fullest particulars from J. Stewart, Esq, Milmore House, Ballibay. Ballibay one hour by rail from Dundalk, to and from which part there is daily communication with Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND.— Ireland.— PORTSEA, at 3 guineas. He is own brother to Pugilist, and sire of Lady Portsea, Success— Beaux Yeux— Bijou— Bon Mot, Morgan Pattler— Susan— Fairy the Second, and Ben Webster, all public winners. Apply to John Harney, Colligan Lodge, Dungarvon, County Waterford. The Lodge is 16 miles from the Clonmel Railway, 16 from Youghal, and 24 from Waterford. STUD POINTER.— BANK, winner of the first prize ( small size pointers) at Manchester, December, 1861, and winner of the first prize at London, June, 1862. Price £ 5 5s. Colour, black. For pedigree and further information, apply to Mr Samuel Greatorex, Waterside Mills, Dukinfield, Cheshire. TUD GREYHOUND.— ROWDEN, white and black dog, by Mechanic out of Sister to Gossip and to Railroad's dam, at £ 7 7s. See former advertisements. Apply to William Money, Histon, near Cambridge. S' 1 STUD GREYHOUND. by Beacon out of Scotland Yet, at £ 1010s. Coke. Knotty Ash, Liverpool. SEA FOAM, white dog, Apply to Mr Archibald 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. S" TALLION 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 GRE YHOUND.— KING WATER/ at 10 guineas, fawn dog, by Jacobite out of Meg; Jacobite by Bedlamite by Figaro, by King Cob— Meg, by Prince Charlie out of Fanny ; l'rince Charlie by Cardinal Wiseman— The Widow— Fanny by John of Baden- yon— Repentauce ( dam of King Lear); Cardinal Wiseman by Handy Andy ; The Widow by Winspiel out of Brenda; John of Badenyon by Monarch out of Queen of the May ; Queen of the May by King Cob. For public performance see Coursing Calendar. Apply to W. Jackson, Longtown, Cumberland, North British Railway. STALLION GREYHOUND.— WONDER, a black dog, own brother to Barney Williams, by Hurkaru out of Leda, dam of Blue Hat. He is a very fine dog, his running weight 641b. For running see the Sporting Calendar. This year he won the Old Dog Stake at Spiddal. To winners of a 16- dog Stake 3gs, others 5gs. Apply to Mr Whyte, 4, Maribro'- street, Dublin. STUD GREYHOUND.— NORTH BRITON at 5 guineas. Dark red, lengthy, with great bone and muscular power, 26 inches high, weight 701b, by Acrobat out of Tela, by Wigan but of The Pest; Acrobat ( brother to Rataplan), by The Curler out ef Lucy Bertram, by Chieftain out of Davy's Fancy; Chieftain, by Major outof 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. ^ TUD GREYHOUND.— GILBERT is at the kj service of the public for a limited number of bitches at £ 5 5s, by Weapon out of Gum, by Sam oat of Mr Begbie's Fair Helen, by British Lion out of Stanley's dam. Apply to William Gardner, Betbam Bank, Burnside, Kendal. Betham Bank is within one mile of the Burnside station on the Kendal and Windermere Railway. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— BLUE HAT, at £ 1010s; winners, dams of winners, and bitches from England, £ 7 7s'. Mr BLUE HAT ( Blue Hat— Kathleen Mavourneen), at £ 5 5s, and at £ 4 4s; won five of his first seven courses in public, till he broke his foot. His sire and dam won 78 courses In public, including 12 for the Great Waterloo Cup, and drew more than £ 900 of public cash. Passage to Dublin, via Holyhead, 3i hours. Fullest particulars from Mr L. Kenny, 49, Talbot- street, Dublin. STALLION.— For this season, EMPEROR, by Charles XII. out of Empress, by Coronation, her dam Reliance, by Fungus— Williamson's Ditto— Agnes, by Shuttle. This horse will serve mares at 2J guineas each mare, and 5s the groom. For further in- formation apply to Richard Cox, Stanton, near Winchcomb, where the horse will stand and attend neighbouring markets. STALLIONS.— AF Badminton.— THE GREY PRINCE, by Mundig, dam Symmetry, by Amadis, & c, Ac. 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 marts, half price; mares belonging to tenant farmers, £ 2 10s. Hay and grass, at 10s 6d a week. For particulars, apply to Mr G. Brown, BadmintoD, ChippenJba » , Wilts. ^ TUD GREYHOUNDS.— RIENZI and RE- lO FEREE, red dogs, by Judge out of Riot, will serve atHopton Hall, at 5 guineas eaeh. Nearest railway stations— Cromford, four miles ; Matlock Bath, five miles ; Ambergate, seven miles. STALLION GREYHOUNDS.— JEFFREY, by Judge out of Mceris, at £ 5 5s; limited to 15 bitches. Also, MUSSELMAN, at £ 5 5s. Apply to Mr Hodges, Swan Inn, West Drayton, Middlesex. STUD GRE Y HOUND.— LET HIM BE EASY, brother to Lord Sefton's Sampler, by Skyrocket out of Stitch, at 5 guineas each. He is sire of Hopbine, Be Qaiet, and Agility; all ran well for the Waterloo Cup, and one of the three was expected to wlnlt. Apply to Mr Tempest Booth, Spriugwater Bank, Ardwick, Manchester. TUD 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. S1 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. 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, Wooimet by Dalkeith, N. B. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— SEACOMBE, blue and white dog, by Hermit out of Fly, Hermit by Weapon, Fly by Croton Oil out of Lady Maria, at 7 guineas; sire of Sea King, Sea Trip, Waterloo Day, Derby Day, Jetsam, Sea Cloud, Wee Nell, Long Barney, Blueher, My Mary, Actress, Sea Girl, and other winners; his produce are running well this year. SEA ROCK, fawn, by Willow out of Fanny, at 7 guineas; he ran second for the Waterloo Cup, in 1861, to Canaradzo. For other formances see Thacker. Application to be made to Archibald Coke, Westfield House, Knotty Aeh, within five miles of Liverpool. STUD 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, Kadzocana, Plume, Cinoloa, Luna, & c, & c. Stands at Dalgig, New Cumnock, by Carlisle, but he will be at Formby from the 14th till the 20th, during the Waterloo Meeting. 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.— SEVENTY- POUNDER is offered to the public at, £ 3 3s. He is by Judge outof Prim- rose, by Hughie Graham out of Rattlesnake, Sir James Boswell's stout Curler blood. He has never been led to the hare in public or private trials, and is a very close worker. See Bell's Life report of his running for the Waterloo Cup in 1861, when he was put out by Canaradzo in the fourth round, a near thing. KATIE M'PHERSON is offered for SALE. Apply to Jonathan M'Kay, near Lockerbie, N. B, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 5, 1863. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. JOSE CORELLI, the Queen's gymnast, and one © I the great Corelli family, begs to inform the'nobiiity, gentry, and public Sat ht has OPENED a grand GYMNASIUM at the grincess's Concert Booms, Castle- street, Oxford- street, complete in every detail; the Gymnasium including the flyingtrapcze, Olmar s great ^ dder feata Bra- zflian trapeze, horizontal pole, bars, Ac. Boxing by Plantaganet Grt^, the celebrated pugilist. OPEN DAILY, from lot! 8. Single admission for exercise, Is; one month's, £ 1 Is. Private lessons, at any hour. EASTER HOLIDAYS.— ZOOLOGICAL GAR- DENS, Regent's Park, OPEN on EASTER MONDAY and four follow- ing days, at SIXPENCE each. ROYAL OREMORNE.— These delightful GAR- DENS are OPEN for the EASTER HOLIDAYS. The uncertainty of the weather, which at this early period of the season so often interferes with the enioyment of the Cremorne patrons, is amply provided against fry the International Hall, which has been beautifully decorated for the occasion, by the great Ashburnham Hall, with the interesting Stereo- xama and Waterfalls, which will amuse and conveniently accommodate 20,000 persons. Military bands will attend at intervals in both hails, and in the grand theatre will be given a sketch from the pantomime ol MOTHER GOOSR: leading characters, Madame Boleno, Cormack, and Tom Mathews. Dancing, with grand pyrotechnic displays, will form leading features, and the balls will commence punctually at 8 o clock. The hotel open as usual. Admission, Is ; on Sundays, for « « « by refreshment card, 6d. CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, Easter Holidays, for SIX PERFORMANCES only, at the ST JAMES'S HALL, Regent- street and Piccadilly, SATURDAY, April 4th, Easter Monday, April 6th, and Easter Tuesday, April 7, two performances each day— after- noon at 3, evening at 8. W. P. Collins, proprietor.— Stalls, 3s; balcony, 2s; area, Is. Tickets and programmes at Anstln's, 28, Piccadily. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, Covent- garden.— Mr GYE has the honour to announce to the nobility, gentry, subscribers, and the public, that the opera season of 1863 will commence on TUESDAY next, April 7, on which occasion will be performed Auber's celebrated opera, MASANIELLO. The following is a list of the engagements already entered into :— Mademoiselle ADELINA PATTI, Madame DIDIEE, Mademoiselle ANTON IETTA FRICCI, Mademoiselle MARIE BATTU, Mademoiselle DOTT1NI, Madame RUDERSDORFF, Mademoiselle ANESE, Madame TAGLIAFICO, AND Madame MIOLAN- C ARYALHO. Mademoiselle FIORETTI ( Her first appearance in England), Mademoiselle MAURENSI ( Her first appearance in England), Mademoiselle ELVIRA DEMI ( Her first appearance in England), Madame DE MAFFEI ( Her first appearance in England), AND Mademoiselle PAULINE LUCCA, ( Her first appearance in England). Signor TAMBERLIK, Signor NERI- BARALDI, Signor LUCCHESI, Signor ROSSI, AND Signor MARIO. Signor NAUDIN ( His first appearance at the Royal Italian Opera), Signor FEKENESf. ( His first appearance in England), AND Signor CAFFIERI ( His first appearance in England). Signor RONCONI ( His first appearance these two years since his severe illness), v Monsieur FAURE, AND Signer GRAZIANI. Herr FORMES, Signor TAGLIAFICO, Signor FELLAR, Signor PATRI08SI, Monsieur ZELGER, Signor CAPPONI, Signor CIAMPI, AND Monsieur OBIN ( His first appearance in England). Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor, Mr. COSTA. ASHBURNHAM DOG SHOW.— A FEW SPORTING and small DOGS having been LEFT in the Hall, it is par- ticularly requested the OWNERS will immediately APPLY forthem, or transmit directions to what address they are to be forwarded. The dogs are carefully attended to, but after this notice the risk and expense attendant upon their remaining must be borne by the owners. SALE of GREYHOUNDS and SAPLINGS at HER MAJESTY'S REPOSITORY, Edinburgh.— Mr MOIR begs to intimate that he has been instructed by E. J. Lindsay, Esq, the owner, to SELL, ' at Her Majesty's Repository, Edinburgh, on Wednes- day, the 15th of April current, the following lot of high bred GREY- HOUNDS and SAPLINGS, viz: DOGS. 1 LAVEROCK, a red dog, by Deacon out of Dear Meg. In No- vember, 1861, he divided the Coquetdale Puppy Stakes of 32 dogs with Black Slave, and in January, 1862, divided the Southport Puppy Stakes of 32 dogs with Roaring Meg. 2 LEGEND, a red dog, by Dickens out of Dolly; pupped 30th June, 1861. Has only run one course in public. Of the same litter as Drawn Sword and Dead Shot. 3. LANARK, a white and red dog, by Deacon out of an Effie Deans bitch. Has never run in public. Pupped September. 1861. 4. LOCHIEL, a white and black dog, by Pilot out of Wicked Eye. In April, 1862, he divided the Biggar Club Champion Collar with his kennel companion Levity. 5 LINKBOY, a blue dog, by Knox's Black Prince out of Coquette. He divided the Dlrleton Champion Cup with Merrymaid. Is a puppy of 1861. P WJ BITCHES. 6. LUXURY, a red bitch ( second season), by Jeffrey out of Bessie, by Hughie Graham out of Rattlesnake. She divided the Ridgway Club Clifton Cup with Sea Cloud in February, 1862. Has been served by Cardinal York. , j 7. LEVITY, a blue and white bitch ( second season), by Ready Boy out of Ladv Sarah. In April, 1862, she divided the Biggar Club Champion Collar with Lochiel. Was served by seventy Pounder. BROOD BITCH. 8. MISS AGNES, a fawn bitch, by Ptarmigan oat of Curlianna; served by Jacobite on the 21st of March. Is the dam of If, Little Nell, and Black Prince, all winners. Pedigree of MISS AGNES. Principal Danseuses: Mademoiselle SALVIONI, Mademoiselle ZIN A RICHARD, Mademoiselle MONTERO ( Her first appearance in England), Mademoiselle DURIEZ ( Her first appearance in England), and Mademoiselle DUMILATRE ( Her first appearance in England). Maestro al Piano Signor LI CALSI. Leader of the Military Band ( Coldstream) Mr GOD FREY. Chorus Master MrSMYTHSON. Poet Signor MAGGIONI. Prompter Signor MONTERASI. Leader of the Ballet Mons NADAUD. Maitre de Ballet Mous DESPLACES. Machinist Mr SLOMAN. THE UNRIVALLED ORCHESTRA AND CHORDS OF THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA. AGRICULTURAL HALL COMPANY ( Limited). CHAIRMAN : JOHN CLAYDEN, Esq, Littlebury, Essex. YICE- CHAIRMAN : Joseph Shuttleworth, Esq, Hartsholme Hall, Lincoln. SECRETARY : S. Sidney, Esq. BANKERS : Messrs Fuller, Banbury, and Co, 77, Lombard- street, E. C. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY : Barford- street, Liverpool- road, Islington, is. HE GREAT INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW. The directors of the Agricultural Hall Company will hold the first of an annual series of international shows of sporting and other does at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, in the week commencing May 25 next, when upwards » f ONE THOUSAND POUNDS will be distributed in PRIZES, in cash or plate ( suitably engraved), at the op- tion of the winners. The body of the hall, and the ample accommoda- " o of which were fully tested at the last Smithfleld Club Show, will be devoted to the sporting and larger breeds of dogs, for whom raised wooden platforms will be erected The toys and small breeds will be placed in the galleries, which are both warm and well- ventilated. Ken- nels will be erected for the foxhounds and harriers of each exhibitor.. A waled yardmore than 200 feet in length will be available for exercising purpose! Mr Brailsford, secretary of the Birmingham National Dog Show, with his experienced staff of keepers, has been specially engaged to take charge of the internal arrangements. These shows will be con- ducted at Sfcost and risk of the Agricultural HaU Company, by whom the payment of the prizes are guaranteed. The prize list will be inserted in this paper next Saturday and issued to the Public. By order of the board, S. SIDNEY, Secretary. Ptarmigan, Japhet— Col umfeine Baronet— Gertrude Curlianna The Curler— Aggression I Credit— Madame Lafarge Rufus- Reform I Walter- Risk I Monarch— Wings I ( Sharp's) I HeatherJock— Blackbird J Monarch ( Sharp's)— Betsy Baker Chance— Swan Castor— Fly Bugle— Skylark | Riego— Blue Belle Gracchus— Speld Bachelor— Nimble Clipper— Blast SAPLINGS by Canaradzo out of Miss Agnes, whelped 7th July, 1862. 9. A WHITE DOG. 10. A WHITE DOG. 11. A WHITE DOG. 12. A BLUE BRINDLED DOG. 13. A BLUE BRINDLED AND WHITE DOG. 14. A FAWN AND WHITE DOG. 15. A FAWN BITCH. 16. A BLUE BRINDLED BITCH. „ , ^ The sale to commence at half- past 1 o'clock precisely.— H. M. s Re- pository, Nottingham- place. Edinburgh, April 3,1863. GREYHOUND PUPPIES.— FOR SALE, THREE BRACE of GREYHOUND PUPPIES ( all black), three dogs and three bitches, Dy Randell's Regan, r b Gambol, by Weapon; whelped January 1st, 1863; very healthy and strong. Apply to Mr E. Leach, Lamb Inn, Hereford. TO be SOLD, a BRACE of GREYHOUND DOG SAPLINGS, viz, one red dog, and one black and white, by Seacombe out of Seaflower; pupped 26th February. Apply to Archi- bald Coke, Westfield House. TO be SOLD, FOUR or FIVE COUPLES of IfOUNG UNENTERED HOUNDS, which have had, and are over the distemper. Apply to S. Roberts, the Kennels. Whaddon, Bucks, GREYHOUNDS.— For SALE, TWO DOG PUPPIES, by Mustard out of a bitch by Cornet Graham, by Esquire, by King Cob. Any reasonable offer will be taken, being the property of a non- courser; they are two months old. Apply to G. Coombs, Red Lion, Shooter's Hill, Kent. IRISH RED SETTERS.— For SALE, a BITCH, 7 years old. heavy in pup to a first class dog; two dogs and two bitches, pupped July 14, 1862— all of the purest blood; also Bell's Life from May 12, 1850, to the present. Apply to W. J. Murray, bookseller and newsagent. 90, Old George- street, Cork. ¥ J\) R SALE, EIGHT COUPLES of FOX- JO HOUNDS. Apply to T. Constable, Kennels, Warmiglid, Craw- ley, Sussex. Stage Manager, Mr A. HARRIS. The Scenery by Mr WILLIAM BEVERLEY, Mr GRIEVE and Mr TELBIN. Artistes Costumiers: Madame VALLET, Monsieur HENNIER, Mrs JAMES, and Mr COOMBES. THE SUBSCRIPTION WILL CONSIST OF FORTY NIGHTS, But as there will ( after the first week) be regularly four nights in each week, viz, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, ana Saturday, subscribers will, by making known their wishes at the commencement of the sea- son, have the choice of selecting either two of the four nights. Sub- scribers of last season are also respectfully requested, If they wish to retain their boxes or stalls, to notify the same at once to Mr Parsons, at the box- office. TERMS. Boxes on the Second Tier ( for four persons) 100 guineas. Ditto First Tier ( ditto) 200 ,. Ditto Ditto at the side ( ditto) 150 „ Ditto Grand Tier ( ditto) 240 „ Ditto PitTier ( ditto) 220 „ Orchestra Stalls ( each) 35 „ Amphitheatre Stalls, First Row ..( di'to) 18 „ Ditto Second Row ( ditto) 12 „ SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE. Applications for boxes and stalls to be made to Mr Parsons, at the box office, under the portico of the theatre. Also of Mr Mitchell, Messrs Lacon and Oilier, Mr Hookham, Messrs Chappell, Mr Bubb, Messrs Cock and Hutchins, Bond- street; Mr Sams, St James's- street; Messrs Cramer, Beale, and Wood, Regent- street; and iMessrs Keith, Prowse, and Co, Cheapside. PACK of HARRIERS.— For SALE, THIRTEEN COUPLES and a HALF, 18 inches high, bred from the best ken- nels. Also SIX COUPLES of young HOUNDS, bred by sir T. Boughey and Mr Wichstead. Apply to Mr James Hannah, Stapleton Park, Pontefract, Yorkshire. tl REYHOUNDS.— For SALE, the two noted IT greyhound bitches ACTRESS, b and white, by Seacombe out of Busy Bee; AGILITY, b and white, by Let Him be Easy out of Satin. They are both exceedingly fast and clever, and as puppies have won and divided several stakes during the past season. They are only offered for sale on account of their owner giving up coursing, to be seen at Mr Shepherd's, White Lion Hotel, Blackley, near Manchester ; or apply, by letter, E. A., Esq, Post Office, Manchester. POINTERS aud SETTERS, perfectly broken in every respect to all descriptions of game, from £ 5 to £ 10 each. Apply to Egg, 4, Pall- mall, or to 118, New Bond- street. SPANIELS.— For SALE, THREE COUPLES and a HALF of red and white SPANIELS and THREE SPANIEL PUPPIES, clumber breed, well bred dogs. Parted with solely because the owner has no further use for them. For price, & c, apply to Mr John Wilson, Wansford. FOR SALE, NEWFOUNDLAND PUPS from the PRIZE BITCH which took the Silver Cup at the Ashburnham Show. To be seen at the City of Hereford Tavern, King- street, Port- man- square. ___ THEATRE ROYAL DRURY- LANE.— Sole essee and manager, Mr Edmund Falconer.— Revival of Peep o* Day fortheEaster Holidays.— TO MORROW ( Easter Monday) andduringthe week will be performed, for the 347th time in Loudon, Mr E. Falconer's drama, PEEP O' DAY; or, Savourneen Deelish. The originally sur- prising scenic effects and stirring action of the drama will be enhanced by being presented on a larger scale In proportion with the vast stage accommodation of the national theatre. To conclude with the ballet of MAGIC TOYS ; in which Miss Lydia Thompson will introduce her sailor's hornpipe.— Doors open at half- past 6, commence at 7. Prices as usual. Acting manager, Mr F. B. Chatterton. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET. — TO- MORROW ( Easter Monday) Shakespere's comedy of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, in which Miss Louisa Angel, from the Theatre Royal, Newcastle- upon- Tyne, will make her first appearance here in the character of Beatrice. After which ( first time) an apropos sketch, by Stirling Coyne, Esq, entitled BUCKSTONE AT HOME; or, The Man- ager and his Friend, introducing Mr William Telbin's splendid pano- rama of the Tour of the Prince of Wales in the East. Concluding with BORROWING A HUSBAND, in which Miss Maria Harris will make her first appearance. THEATRE ROYAL ST JAMES'S.— Under the sole Management of Mr Frank Matthews.— TO- MORROW ( Easter Monday), and during the week, UNDER THE ROSE : Miss A. Dyas and Mr S. Johnson. After which LADY AUDLEY'S 3ECRET: Messrs Frank Matthews, J. W. Simpson, A. Sterling, G. Murray ; Misses Herbert, Adeline Cottrell, and Ada Dyas. The scenery by Mr Wra. Beverley. To be followed by a new and original burlesque extrava- ganza, written by Mr W. Brough, entitled THE GREAT SENSATION TRIAL ; or, Circumstantial Effie Deans : Mr James Rogers and Miss Marie Wilton ( their first appearance here), Miss Patty Josephs, Ham- mond, Nesbitt, and Mrs Frank Matthews ( her first appearance since her indisposition). To conclude with TURNING THE TABLES. Doors open at 7, commencing at half- past. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place.— Mr H. C. FRERE begs to inform the nobility, gentry, his pupils, and subscribers, his grand ANNUAL BENEFIT BAL MASQUE will take place on FRIDAY, May 8th, under distinguished Satronage, being the last this season. N. B. The usual SOIREE TO- lORROW ( Monday) NIGHT; and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tickets, 2s 6d each. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, High Hoi- born.— Easter Holidays.— This spacious and magnificently- appointed ball room, with the noble suite of reading, smoking and refreshment saloons, is NOW OPEN. Godfrey's Anglo- Danish Quadrilles, with National Anthems, and Star of Denmark Galop, are among other novelties performed every evening. Open at half- past 8. N. B. Be- nedict's Royal Wedding March every evening, at 9 o'clock. THE OXFORD.— HERNE THE HUNTER; Gluck's ALCESTE; Verdin's ERNANI and NABUCO, supported by the entire company, and conducted by Mr F. Jonghmans, EVERY EVEN- ING ; also, D. Dean's flute solos; ballads, by Master Edwin Sanders, the juvenile vocalist, aged nine years; George Hodson's Irish and Mis- cellaneous Entertainment; Unsworth's Great Stump Speech; Eugene's burlesque scenes and dances; W. Randall's new comicalities; Miss C. Parkes's vocal and terpsichorean sketches; the marvellous Arthur and Bertrand, and other varied attractions. HALL and FINE ARTS GALLERY— Grand SELECTIONS from OPERAS and CANTATAS. Principal artistes :— Miss Russell, Miss Townley; Messrs Raynor, Green, and Signor Tivsli. Conductor, Mr Jonghmans. The celebrated Uasworth, the only Negro Orator, together with Eugene and Duley, forming a most pleasing comic trio. Also Arthur Lloyd, F. Hall, and Miss Laura Saunders; Mr Hilton, the Comic Ventriloquist and Magician, EVERY EVENING. Notice.— Les Freres Athos, from the Carignan Theatre, Turin, will appear TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week ( first time at this establishment). THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, containing the WONDERS of NATURE and ART, shown by innumer- able models, illustrating every part of the human frame, in health aud disease; together with a variety of natural preparations, malformations, monstrosities, & c. Also the Moving Anatomical Dying Zouave, and other life- size figures. Open daily, from 10 to 10 ( for gentlemen only). Admission Is. Entrance, 44A, Maddox- st, Regent- st. London, W. Illus- trated catalogueslfree, by post, for 12 stamps, sealed 20. Explanations throughout the day. Lecture at 4.- Address the secretary, as above. OSTEO- EIDON.— Patent, March 1, 1862, No. 560. GABRIEL'S self- adhesive patent, indestructible MINERAL TEETH and FLEXIBLE GUMS, without palates, springs, or wires, and without operation. One set lasts a lifetime. Purest materials, at half the usual cost. Messrs Gabriel, the old- established dentists, 27, Harley- street, Cavendish- square, and 34, Ludgate Hill, London; 134, Duke- street, Liverpool; 65, New- street, Birmingham. Consultations free. Sets from 4 to 7 and 10 to 15 guineas. Bes Europe. Gabriel's " Practical Treatise on the Teeth," gratis. X> OWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL.— This elegant JL%> and fragrant oil is universally in high repute for its unprece- dented success during the last sixty years in promoting the growth and beautifying the human hair. Its invaluable properties have obtained the patronage of royalty and the aristocracy throughout Europe; while its introduction into the nursery of royalty, and the numerous testi- monials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best aud surest proof of its merits. Price 3s 6d, 7s, 10s 6d ( equal to four small), and 21s per bottle,— Sold at 20, Hatton- garden, and by chemists and perfumers. *** Ask for Rowlands' Macassar Oil. DOGS and GUN for SALE.— A THOROUGH BRED SETTER BITCH, three painter pups, and a capital SINGLE GUN, to be SOLD. Apply at No. 6, Crawford- mews, York- street, near St Mary's Church, Crawford- street. DUBLIN ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Alderney, Jersey, and Guernsey Cows and Heifers.— Mr E. SEWELL has received instructions from Mr M. Fowler, sen, of Bushey, Watford, Herts, to SELL by AUCTION, at his Repository, Merrion- sauare. Dublin, on Thursday, the 9th of April, a choice HERD of FIF- TEEN COWS and HEIFEliS, selected expressly for this sale, from the most approved breeds of both islands. IX) XHOUND SHOOTING in the BROCKLESBY HUNT. TWENTY GUINEAS REWARD. Some ill- disposed person, on the morning of the 9th of February last, shot a young foxhound under the care of Mr West, of Melton Ross. The hound was seen, with two others, about half- past 10 o'clock in the morning, on the scent of a hare, in Elsham, running in the direction of a plantation and of the gamekeeper's house in that parish. Shortly af- terwards the report of a gun was heard, and the immediate howling of a dog, as if violently beaten. The hound in question was found dead, about, two hours afterwards, in a field in Melton ( separated by a narrow lane from Elsham), and in a direct line from the plantation in Elsham to Mr West's house. The charge had entered its body in various parts. And In the afternoon of the same day another young foxhound, under the care of Mr J. U. 8. Smith, of Melton Wood, was also shot at and so seriously wounded as to render it necessary to have it destroyed. Both tnese hounds were on previous occasions shot at and wounded, and it is believed while in Elsham. Indeed the practice of shooting hounds and other dogs has existed there for years; but it has at length become so frequent as to be intolerable, and to render it necessary that efforts should be made to suppress it. NOTICE IS THEREFORE HEREBY GIVEN, that whoever will give such information as will lead to the discovery of the person or persons who shot both or either of the said hounds, shall receive a REWARD of TWENTY GUINEAS from the underigned. T. J. HARNEIS, Hawerbv House. R. EL WES, Thorganby Hall. THOS. BROOKS, Croxby. C. NAINBY, Barnolby- le- Beck. THOS. KIRKBY. Cuxwold. 21st March, 1863. | W. E. HOBSON, Kettleby Thorpe. POLAND.— The CENTRAL COMMITTEE of the FRIENDS of POLAND, authorised by the Delegate of the Polish National Government, earnestly ASK for immediate SUBSCRIP- TIONS to the account of their treasurer, at Messrs Oldings, Osborne, and Co's, Clement's- lane, E. C. ; or by money order, to their secretary, Mr W. E. Adams, 10, Southampton- street, Strand, W. C. VISITORS to LONDON will find the NEW ' T 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. Q1 UEEN VICTORIA, Stepney.— One of the best QUOIT GROUNDS in London is at the QUEEN VICTORIA, Queen- street, Stepney, where two or three matches come off a week.— C. FELTON. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Easter Holidays.— Easter Monday, and during the week ( Saturday excepted), UNPRECEDENTED AMUSEMENTS, commencing at half- past 12, comprising performances by the band of the company ; cornet solos, by Levy ; military bands; Chinese Divertissement, by a numerous juvenile corps de ballet; the inimitable Mackney: Mr Burton, in character dances; Mr Stead, " T] ie Cure;" the Brothers Nelson; and the two famous Parisian Clowns, Arthur and Bertrand, from the Adelphi Theatre and the Cirque Napoleon. Mr Nelson Lee will direct the amusements. Organ performances, Mr James Coward. Admission each day, one shilling ; children under 12, half- price. Open at 9. WEST CENTRAL HORSE and CARRIAGE REPOSITORY ( Limited).— The SHARE LIST of this com- pany will CLOSE on the 8th inst for London, and the 10th for the country district.— By order ol 4he board, W. DANIELS, Secretary. BELLS of OUZELEY, Old Windsor.— JOHN HULL begs to inform his friends and the public he has taken possession of the above INN, overlooking the Thames, conducted for many years by Mr Haywood. J. H. assures the public his study shall be good DINNERS on the shortest notice, wines well- selected, and beds always in well- aired readiness, whereby tie may insure their continued patronage. N. B. Good stabling and lock- up coach- houses. OOYAL HOTEL, Cheltenham, F. JL\ I ( from Cambridge), proprietor.— F. P. F. I* \ LDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS.— M FOWLER, sen, Watford, Herts, will have his MONTHLY HERD of calved and down calving COWS and HEIFERS on SALE at the Repositorv, Red Lion- yard, ll!, Edgware- road, Paddington, London, on Monday the 6th of April, and following days. Noblemen and gentle- men seeking first- class animals, for richness of colour and quality, may depend upon those selected by M. F. himself.— N. B. Regular sale day the first Monday in every month. ALMON FISHING.— To be LET, a ROD on the river Helmsdale, to the end of July. Apply to Messrs Jones and Co, fishing tackle makers, 111, Jennyn- street. JQECOY to LET and SHOOTING.— To LET for a term an UNTRIED POOL, three quarters of a mile long, ad- joining the sea, at the mouth of three rivers, frequented by thousands of wild duck, teal and widgeon. Excellent shooting may also be had, if required, over 4,500 acres. Salmon and trout fishing in the neighbour- hood. Good residence. Address: Mr F. B. Smart, 72, Basinghall- street, London . SHOOTING.— To be LET ( Wimbledon, Surrey) the RIGHT of SHOOTING over the WARREN FARM and ad- joining woodlands, containing about 220 acres, with immediate entry; rent, £ 50 per annum. Apply to Mr Robert Bridger, Warren Cottage, Wimbledon, who will show any parties applying over & e_ laticls: FARM with SPORTING— A gentleman occu- pying under lease 4,000 acres, plentifully stocked with every de- scription of game and wild fowl, including a fine decoy pool and an extensive rabbit warren ( where 3,000 rabbits are killed annually), is will- ing to OFFER a SHARE of the SAME to any gentleman commanding from £ 3,000 to £ 5,000. 2,000 acres are under cultivation, the principal part superior grazing land, and the profits are large. Good residence and buildings. There 1b good salmon and trout fishing to be had in the neighbourhood. The advertiser ( age 32) would prefer a young single gentleman, and, if required, would instruct him in fanning. Best re- ferences given and required. Address Messrs Reed and Reed, 1, Guild- hall- chambers, Basinghall- street, London. MOUNTAIN GRAZING, GROUSE AND WOODCOCK SHOOTING— Ireland.— County Mayo, Erris.— To be LET, or the interest in the LEASE SOLD, li, 262a Or 38p statute measure, suitable for breeding and rearing Kyloe cattle and blackfaced sheep on. The RIGHT of SHOOTING ( and over 3,427a 2r 19p in addi- tion) would be separately dealt with, reputed to be the best in Ireland for grouse, and good for woodcock. Apply to M. O'Reilly Dease, Esq, Ra- ven's Well, Bray, county Wicklow; or his agent, Benjamin W. Jenings, Mount Jenings, Hollymount, county Mayo. IfTSOM SPRING MEETING.— Notice.— The J ground for SUTTLING BOOTHS will be LET by AUCTION on the Downs, upon Monday, the 13th inst, commencing at 1 o'clock precisely. No erection will be permitted unless taken and paid for as above. EPSOM.— To Trainers, & c.— STABLES to LET on Clay Hill, comprising seven boxes and four stalls, separately or otherwise; good water and every necessary requisite for lads, < fcc; food yard, well fenced In. Can be seen on application to Mr John ' izzev, Epsom. NEWMARKET, CRAVEN, AND SPRING MEETINGS.— To Gentlemen, Training Grooms, & c.— To be LET, EIGHT commodious LOOSE BOXES, suitable for race horses. Enquire of Mr Jarvis, Greyhound Inn, Newmarket. TO SPORTING GENTLEMEN.— Gentlemen having horses can be suited with LOOSE BOXES, with yards attached ; terms moderate. Apply to S. Fenns, 1, Homerton- terrace, Hackney, N. E., London. TO CRICKET CLUBS.— The advertiser, a very fast and good bowler, is OPEN to TREAT with clubs of any standing for a permanent SITUATION. Testimonials and every other particular can be had by applying, in the first instance, to William Thornton, 13, Wood- street, Chelsea, London. T 10 PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS.— WANTED STIRLINGSHIRE CRICKET CLUB for three months from the 1st of May. Applicants to state terms, and send testimonials to James M. Morrison, Esq, Stirling, N. B.- 4th April, 1863. Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT to H. R. H. the P. FENNER begs to inform his friends throughout the country generally that he has just entered upon these spacious premises, and hopes by unremitting attention to the de- mands of his patrons to be favoured w ith a share of their support. The accommodation at this first- class hotel is not to be surpassed. There are numerous private sitting- rooms, coffee- room, and a commercial" room, which for position and attractiveness is unequalled. Extensive stabling attached to the hotel. INCOLN APRIL FAIR.— Notice is hereby 1 given, that this FAIR will be held in the CITY of LINCOLN, as usual, during the last whole. week in April, and will commence on Tuesday, the 21 st proximo. By order, JNO. THOS. TWEED, Town Clerk. Lincoln, 26th March, 1863. TO SMOKERS.— A treat to those who enjoy a pipe of good tobacco. The GOLDEN SHAG and GOLDEN BIRDSEYE are equal in flavour to the finest Havanna cigars. Sold only by THOMAS HARBY WRIGHT, 33, Aldgate, E., in packets at per lb. Orders by post, with remittance, will receive attention. CANADA.— Government Information Office, Drurv- bulldings, Water- street, Liverpool, 2d March, 1863.— The undersigned has OPENED an OFFICE at the above address, for the purpose of affording to all parties looking to Canada as their future home, personal or written information as to the various advantages offered by the province. The Government Pamphlet, affording full particulars of the Crown lands for sale, with other information useful to the intending emigrants, may be had on application, or, if sent by post, on the receipt of one penny stamp. A. C. BUCHANAN, Chief Emigrant Agent for Canada. W^ HIFS.— GEO. SIMPSON and Co., whip » V 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. r| X 10 HORSE MASTERS.— MARKWICK'S PATENT SPONGE CLOTH, sold wholesale at 13, Hanover- street, Long- acre, London, invaluable for swabs, or lining feet boots, and for sprains or bruises, acting as a poultice in hot applications, by its retention of heat, and in cold applications by its retention of mois- ture ; very economical, as it can be washed and re- used as often as required. Sold by all saddlers, price 2s « d the square foot. 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 Btock consists of APRONS, bits, brushes, spurs, sponge, whips, sporting and horse- breaking tackle, chaff- cutters, oat- bruisers, enamelled mangers, racks, corn aud flour bins, coach- lamps, and every requisite for the horse and stable. Port- manteaus, trunks, cases, bags, & c. * SECOND- HAND SADDLES, ladies' saddles, single harness, double harness, tandem harness, four- in- hand har- ness, horse clothing, bridles, rugs, & c, & c, purchased to any amount in large or small quantities for cash, at BRYANTS depot for new and second- hand saddlery and harness, 1, Chapel- place, Chapel- street, Bel- grave square, back of Sefton House. Established 1837. SALMON and TROUT FISHIN G.— 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. Hods repaired and made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sole agent in London for Phillips's Dublin hooks and Brown's phantom minnows. FISHING STOCKINGS.— Drab, 21s; black, 25s; waterproof coats and hats; riding aprons. 12s 6d; driving aprons, 21s to 42s; swimming belts, 10s 6d; portable folding boats, for fishing or shooting, £ 9 10s to £ 2110s; at the Siphonia Depot, EDMIS- TON and SON'S, 5, Charing- cross. GUNS and RIFLES ( second hand), all sorts and prices.— WHISTLER'S, 11, Strand. Anythingtaken in swap. POULTRY, PHEASANTS, WATERFOWL, & c, at MODERATE PRICES.— Dorking, Spanish, crevecceur, Cochin, Bramah Pootra, game, Hamburg, Malay, bantam, and other fowls; turkeys, geese, ducks; gold, silver, aud common tame phea- sants. Pigeons of all varieties. Long- eared, silver grey, and other rabbits. Foreign and British aviary, and cage birds, animals, & c. Eggs for sitting. Priced lists on application to J ACKMAN and DECROIX, 36, Great St Andrew- street, Broad- street, Bloomsbury, London. B late PRINCE CONSORT.— ROBERT DARK, sole inventor and original manufacturer of the TUBULAR INDIA RUBBER GLOVES, improved LEG GUARDS, and WICKET- KEEPING GAUNTLETS ( vide " Bell's Life" and " Denison's Cricket Companion, 1844"), which are warranted to be made of the best materials and workmanship; as are also his celebrated cricket balls. The above may be had of the pro- prietors of cricket grounds; of respectable shopkeepers and faacy ware- houses that sell cricketing articles in all towns in the United Kingdom; and of the agents at Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Quebec, New York, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, & c. The trade supplied in the usual way by sending their cards.— N. B. The M. C. C. " Laws of Cricket."— Robert Dark, Tennis Court, Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylebone. DARK'S CRICKET BALLS.— The prize medal and honourable mention, Class XXIX., No. 198, of the late Great Exhibition, also the present International Exhibition, 1862, has been awarded to Robert Dark for his CRICKET BALLS, TUBULAR INDIA RUBBER GLOVES, LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, & c. The lovers of this truly national game are respectfully informed that R. D. has manufacture'd several hundred dozens of cricket balls, from carefully- selected materials, and of the best workmanship. He there- fore feels confident that they will give perfect satisfaction in the ericket field, as they are the only balls used by the Marylebone Club, for many years in all their grand matches at Lord's, and now in play at Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Harrow, and Winchester Colleges. A list of prices forwarded.— ROBERT DARK, Tennis Court, Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylebone, London. If for the trade send your card. TO NOBLEMEN and Others.— A Master, is desirous of obtaining a RE- ENGAGEMENT to COM1 R. N., COMMAND a YACHT ; thorough knowledge of channel and other pilotage ; highest testimonials can be offered for service over 21 years, in the different parts of the globe, as also most satisfactory references from the first noblemen in England. K., care of Messrs Chard, 3, Clifford's Inn, London, E. C. 7~ A0HT.— For SALE, in consequence of the I death of the late owner, the SCHOONER YACHT SAPPHO, now at Southampton, 104 tons o. m., built by Camper of Gosport of the best materials and workmanship. This fine vessel is replete in stores, & c, and presents an eligible opportunity to any one desiring a Mediter- ranean cruise. For further particulars apply to Mr G. A. James, 22, Essex- street, Strand, W. C. F( OR SALE, the handsome YAWL MIRANDA, built for the present owner, by White, at Cowes. Has always been well kept up, and is now in excellent order. For further particu- lars, apply to Tnomas Davis, Claymore Cottage, Freemantle, South- ampton . TO be SOLD a bargain, a NEW CUTTER YACHT, 25 tons. Apply to Messrs Lapthorn and . Sons, sail- makers, Gosport. _ F) R SALE, the celebrated CUTTER YACHT GLANCE, 35 tons, with ail her racing gear, stores, and lead; now hauled up at East Cowes. For inventories and further particulars apply to D. Hatcher, shipbuilder, Southampton. YACHT.— For SALE, ORLYNA SCHOONER, 60 tons, now lying in Ringsend Dock, Dublin, built of the strongest and best materials ; oak frame and teak planking, coppered and copper- fastened, hull and rigging in first- rate order, new sails by Lapthorn; is a thorough sea boat, having proved herself one oti many foreign cruises; is a handsome model, and sails fast; fully found in every respect, and can be got ready for sea in a few days. For par- ticulars apply to skipper, on board ; or to W. J. Martin, 12, Fitzwilliam- place, Dublin. FOR SALE, the owner going abroad, a CUTTER YACHT for racing and coasting purposes, strongly built of the finest English oak, under the direction of the owner; four years old; 9 tons; all iron work galvanised; patent blocks; stores and sails com- plete. For further particulars apply to Mr Taylor, 2 and 3, Craven- place, Kensington- gate, Kensington, W. CUTTER YACHT for SALE, 80 tons, o. m. ; is very fast, dry in a heavy sea, in good order, well found with lead ballast, spars, and sails; cabin accommodation above the average. For further particulars, and to view, apply to Captain Mursell, Bembridge, Isle ef Wight. YACHTS.— For SALE, first- class SCHOONERS of from 220 to 40 tons, o. m., and first- class cutters and yawls, from 90 tons to 15 tons, o. m. Also a two years old schooner of 126 tons, by Wanhlll, built equal to Class A lat Lloyd's, under special inspection and a very superior yacht in all respects. Also new racing cutter, by Hatcher, of 55 tons, specially inspected, and equal to Class A 1 at Lloyd's; on the stocks, ready for launching. Apply to Capt Keane, West Cowes. Isle of Wight. POSTPONED from the 2d to the 9th inst, on account of the dimensions being erroneously described.— Peremp- torilyand without reserve.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, on Thursday, the 9th April, at 3 o'clock, at the Brokers' Sale Room, Exchange, Liver- pool, the fine SCHOONER YACHT ECHO, about 66 tons builders'mea- surement. Length over all about 824 feet, breadth about 14J feet, and head room In cabin 6 feet 2 inches. Built of the very best materials in 1854; coppered and copper fastened. Her cabin accommodation con- sists of saloon, ladies' cabin, three state rooms, watercloset, & c. She has just had an extensive overhaul, been painted, and in every respect put into the very best order. Is well found in stores. Lying in the Great Float, Birkenhead, where she can be inspected. Apply to Cunard, Wil- son, and Co, brokers. \ 7ACHTS.— For SALE, several SCHOONERS 1. and CUTTERS of various tonnage. Apply to Capt Grant, Se- cretary Royal Thames Yaeht Club, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, W. YACHTS.— FOR SALE, A 24- TON LATEEN YAWL, good sea boat, well found, and in good order. Also, cutter, 17 tons; cutter, 11 tons, to be sold a bargain ; and cutter, 4 tons. For price and particulars apply to Alfred Payne, yacht builder, 1, Belvidere- road, Southampton. TO 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, Belvldere- road, Southampton. TO be SOLD, with all her racing gear and sails complete, the well- known SCHOONER YACHT WILDFIRE, 59 tons o. m. Also, the small IRON SCREW STEAMER DAY DREAM, 8 tons. Apply to John Turner Turner, Esq, Avon, near Ringwood, Hants. ESEARLE, surviving partner of the late firm of • Searle and Sons, begs to inform the nobility and his numerous patrons, that he continues to keep a large STOCK of BOATS ready for deliverv.— Stangate, Lambeth, near Westminster Bridge. AM. R. C. V. S., who is accustomed to town and country practice, wishes for an ENGAGEMENT as ASSIST- ANT, or to take charee of an establishment where a number of horses are kept; would have no objection going abroad in charge of a stud. Address, Vet. Surgeon, Taibach, Glamorganshire. AGENTLEMAN well known in the racing world, having had great experience in the management of horses and hounds, offers his services to any nobleman or gentleman who wishes to relieve himself of the trouble of superintending the details ; or would take the MANAGEMENT of a RACING ESTABLISHMENT, either in England or on the Continent. Letters to be addressed C. T., care of the Editor of Bell's Life. WILLIAM HOPKINS, late trainer of Learning- ton and Fisherman, & c, begs to inform noblemen and gentle- men that he is open to any ENGAGEMENT as PRIVATE TRAINER or HEAD GROOM to any racing establishment. Address W. Hopkins, Childrey, near Wantage, Berkshire. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES' OIL, which produces whis- kers, stops the hair from falling off, and covers bald places upon the head in a few days. Alex. Ross's Dye is a liquid that is applied to red or grey hair to produce a permanent light or dark colour. Hair Curling Fluid, 3s 6d, or 54 stamps. Alex. Ross, 248, High Holborn, London. THE BLOOD PURIFIER.— From its wonderful effect on the blood, old Dr JACOB TOWNSEND'S SARSAPA- RILLA is called the Blood Purifier. It- is the only unfailing remedy for skin diseases ; cures scrofula, indigestion, diseases of the kidneys, purifies the system poisoned with mercurial preparations, and gives new blood, flesh, and new life to the invalid. Sold by all druggists. Chief depot, 131, Fleet- street. Let no other sarsaparilla be pushed on you. DR RICORD'S ESSENCE of LIFE restores health and strength to the most shattered constitutions in four weeks. Failure is impossible. Its effects are permanent. No consul- tation necessary. Sold in cases, with full instructions, at lis., or four quantities for 33s. Sent anywhere, carefully packed, on receipt of re- mittance or stamps.— Sole agents in London. Prout and Co., 229, Strand, near Temple Bar. London. Entered at Stationers' Hall. heartburn, headache, gout, and indigestion, and ss a mild aperient for delicate constitutions ( more especially for ladies and children) is pre- pared only by Dinneford and Co, 172, New Bond- street, Im& cm: and fold by < ylrespectable ctaafsts throughout tie werld WANTED, by a respectable middle- aged man, of good experience, a SITUATION as KENNEL HUNTS- MAN and FIRST WHIP to a pack of foxhounds, or HUNTSMAN toa pack of harriers ; can have a good character. Address. H. H., Post Office, Malvern Wells, near Great Malvern, Worcestershire. WANTED, by a young man, aged 23, weight 9st, a SECOND WHIP'S PLACE : a good horseman, sober, steady; the son of a farmer. Address J. B., Post Office, Beckingham, near Gainsborough. WANTED a SITUATION as STUD GROOM, by a married man ; no family, age 34; understands the entire management of hunters ; seven years' good character. Address, A. B., 3, Monmouth- place, Dorset- place, Pall- mall East, London. UNDER KEEPERS WANTED, thoroughly acquainted with all branches of the business. None but men of superior ability and character need apply.— Address, A. B,, care of Mr Purdey, gunmaker, 314i, Oxford- street, London. SECRETARIES of CRICKET CLUBS, Mer- chants. Shippers, and other large consumers, can be supplied im- mediately with DARK'S CRICKET BALLS, GLOVES, LEG GUARDS & c, & c, on liberal terms, all manufactured ready for Inspection, and may be despatched to any destination on the shortest notice.— N. B. In- dian and colonial orders carefully packed and shipped. Lists of prices forwarded.— Address. The Tennis Court, Lord's Cricket Ground. c RICKETING OUTFITTERS.— _ JOHN WISDEN and Co beg to inform noblemen, gentlemen, regiments, colleges, and schools, that they have on hand an extensive STOCK of all kinds of CRICKETING MATERIALS. Every article warranted, and those not approved of exchanged. Also foot balls, dumb bells, clubs, boxing gloves, rackets, racket balls, foils, skittles, marquees, tents, nets, cricketing bags, boxes, and every article used for British sport. Nicholson's compound cricket balls. A large stock of Bluck's superior rackets. Address, John Wisden and Co, 2, New Co- ventry- street, Leicester- square, London, W., where models of the patent catapulta can be seen and worked. Illustrated catalogues of prices, post free. Export orders with immediate despatch. Post Office orders payable at Charing- cross. 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 Lillywhite, cricket warehouse, 5, Seymour- street, Euston- squai; e. N. W. FRED. LILLYWHITE is the ONLY CRICKET- ING OUTFITTER in England that ean accomplish the task of supplying everything that an Englishman may require in the way of sports. No connection with Wisden, but has an establishment on the Oval Ground, Kennington, Surrey, S. Agents all over the world. FRED, LILLYWHITE, CRICKETING OUT FITTER, the Oval, Kennington, Surrey. ( No connection with Wisden.)— The largest and best STOCK of BATS ever seen. F. L. would request the public to Inspect them at his house, on the Oval Ground. Of course all other articles connected with the game are on hand, which will be seen in Fred. Lillywhite's " Guide ( prices given)," and a liberal discount will be allowed to regiments, clubs, schools, & c. List of prices sent post free, and Post Office orders made payable at Kennington Park. Agents in all parts of the world. See Lillywhite's " Guide to Cricketers. TO CRICKET CLUBS.— PETER BANCALARI, Cowley- road, Oxford, can supply the very best BALLS, warranted good, at 63s per dozen for ready money only. T( O MERCANTILE FIRMS of HIGH RES- PECTABILITY with CAPITAL.— In a national point of view, LICENSES are now being granted on royalty for the manufacture of THORLEY'S CONDIMENTAL FEEDING MEAL throughout the world. For further particulars apply Geo. Francis Cooke, Esq, solicitor for the inventor, Joseph Thorley, 30, King- street, Cheapside, London, E. C. PHEASANTS' EGGS.— The advertiser having several PENS of healthy BIRDS up for laying, will be happy to treat with any gentleman for the disposal of his surplus eggs, either early or late ones. Apply G. C., Post Office, Colchester. PHEASANTS and PHEASANTS' EGGS.— For SALE, some fine healthy COCK PHEASANTS, and a few HENS, Orders received for pheaasnts' eggs, and executed in rotation of receipt. Apply to TIMOTHY MASON, pheasant breeder, 7, Upper Jubilee- street, Mile End- road, London, E. ( near Green- street), where the birds can be seen. PIPING BULLFINCHES. Extraordinary BIRDS, piping beautiful tunes at command. Best £ 3, second quality £ l and £ 2. The best of all living nets. A great number just arrived. The last lot for the season.— ROBERT GREEN, jun, 28, Craw- ford- street, Baker- street, London, W. GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY— Newmarket Races.— Craven Meeting, 6th to 10th April, 1863.— TRAINS run between LONDON and NEWMARKET as under every week day:— FROM LONDON. Due in Newmarket. 6: 27 a. m., 1st, 2d, and 3d Class 10: 48 a. m. 8: 0 a. m., 1st and 2d Class ( Quick) 10: 48 a. m. 10: 57 a. m., 1st and 2d Class 2: 2 p. m. 5: 0 p. m., 1st and 2d Class ( Express) 7: 30 p. m. FROM NEWMARKET. Due in London. 8: 30 a. m., 1st and 2d Class ( Express) 11: 0 a. m. 8: 30 a. m., 1st, 2d, and 3d Class 12: 45 p. m. 12: 20 p. m., 1st and 2d Class 3: 40 p. m. 4: 25 p. m., 1st and 2d Class 7: 45 p. m. On Sunday, 5th April, a special train of first class carriages and horse boxes will leave London for Newmarket at 1: 25 p. m. ( first class express fare). On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th April, a special train will leave Newmarket for Cambridge at 6: 0 p. m., to meet the evening trains to London, St Ives, Huntingdon, Ely, Wis- beach, Lynn, Norwich, & c. On Friday, 10th of April, a special train of first class carriages will leave Newmarket for London one hour after the advertised time of the last race ( first class express fare). By order, J. B. OWEN, Secretary. Bishopsgate, March 16t. h, 1863. SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.— The Shortest Route to Epsom and Leatherhead.— Epsom Spring Races.— Great Metropolitan Stakes, Thursday, 16th, and Friday, 17th April.— FRE- QUENT TRAINS will run during these days from Waterloo and Vauxhall Bridge stations to EPSOM. Ordinary fares will be charged down to Epsom till 11: 15 a. m., and up from Epsom after 7: 0 p. m., viz: Single journey 2s3d .... Is9d Is 2d Return tickets 3s Od 2s 6d 2s Od Passengers holding these return tickets cannot return from Epsom until after 7: 0 p. m. on each of the race days. SPECIAL EXPRESS TRAINS will run from Waterloo and Vauxhall Bridge stations to Epsom, from 11: 30 a. m. till 1: 50 p. m., returning from Epsom from 4: 30 p. m. till 7: 6 p. m.: during which time the ordinary traffic to and from Epsom and Leatherhead will be suspended. FARES BY SPECIAL EXPRESS TRAINS : To Epsom and back 7s 6d To or from Epsom 4s Od A special direct train will leave Waterloo and Vauxhall Bridge Sta- tions for Epsom at 1: 50 p. m. punctually on each of the race days. Steamboats call at Waterloo, Westminster, and Hungerford Bridges going up or down the river nearly every five minutes. Tickets may be procured on and after Tuesday, 14th April, at Messrs Tattersall's; the Universal Office, Regent's- circus ; Griffin's, Green Man and Still, Oxford- street; Golden Cross, Charing- cross; 53, King William- street, City; the Swan wilh Two Necks, Gresham- street, City; and at the Waterloo Bridge Station. Frequent trains will run from Kensington and Chelsea to Epsom. The fares from Kensington and Chelsea Stations to Epsom will be the same as from Waterloo Station. Passengers from Kensington and Chelsea change at Clapham Junction into the special trains for Epsom. By order. N: EW ROUTE from WEST- END to SOUTH LEEMING'S ESSENCE for LAMENESS in HORSES.— This essence cures claps or strains of the back sinews, also slips and strains of the shoulders, stifle, hough, whirlbone, knee, fetlock, pastern, and coffin joints ; it makes the quickest and surest cures of any article yet known, and horses may be worked during the time of cure. Price 2s 6d per bottle. To avoid purchasing a spurious article please see that the names of " BARCLAY & SONS, Farringdon- street, London," are affixed, they having purchased the original recipe from the executors of George Bott, of Nottingham. CAUTION.— It having come to the knowledge of Barclay and Sons that persons both at home and abroad have been preparing and offering for sale a spurious Imitation of Leeming's Essence, Barclay and Sons beg to caution the public that all such preparations are spurious, and that no person has any right or authority to prepare Leeming's essence except Barclay and Sons, who have purchased the original recipe. HOPLEMUROMA ( Hoof Ointment), for the provement of the growth of horses' feet, and to cure and im- provement of the growth of horses' feet, and " to cure and pre- vent brittle and shelly feet, cracked heels, sand cracks, seedy toes, diseased frogs, and corns, and to prevent navicular disease, & c. Does not stop horses from their usual work. This preparation is invaluable to all breeders, dealers, trainers, and large contractors. Sold by all chemists and saddlers. W. CLARK, 75, Baker- street, Portman- square, London, W. STEVENS'S OINTMENT, the only su^ Ate for firing horses, after 25 years' extensive use, retains i^^^ Hty as the safest and best remedy for curbs, splints, spavins, sSH^ pis, dis- eased ligaments or tendons in the horse. It never blemishes, may be applied during work, and no horse will gnaw his legs after its applica- tion. It is also highly beneficial in coughs and roaring. Prepared only and sold by Henry R. Stevens, veterinary surgeon, 8A, Park- lane, London, in boxes 2s 6d each, or free by post, 3s. Sold also by Barclay, 95, Farringdon- street; and all druggists. Beware of spurious imita- tions. Ask for Stevens's Ointment. HORSES.— Lieut JAMES'S BLISTER, used in Her Majesty's 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, fn 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. CLARK'S CELEBRITIES.— CLARK'S ROYAL LEAMINGTONIAN BOOT AND SHOE BLACKING. CLARK'S MATCHLESS WATERPRi ( OF HARNESS BLACKING. CLARK'S BROWN BOOT- TOI' FLUID and POLISH. CLARK'S PATENT MATCHLESS KID REVIVER. CLARK'S METROPOLITAN POLISH. CLARK'S RAVEN JET FRENCH DRESS VARNISII. W. CLARK, 75, Baker- street, Portman- square, London, W. THE ST PANCRASIRON 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. FMTORMS in DOGS.— NALDIRE'S WORM f • POWDERS for dogs are the original, having been before the public for the last 10 years. They are acknowledged by all keepers of dogs to be the only safe and effectual remedy. To be had of the pro- prietor, 12, Victoria- road, Clapham, Surrey; or of his agents, Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street, London ; or " Mr Whyte, 4. Marlborough- street, Dublin; Raimes, Blanshards, and Co, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, in packets 2s, 3s 6d, and 5s each. ^ TORMS GAMEKEEPER.— WANTED ~ A SITUATION by a married man, who well understands his business in all its branches. Unexceptionable character from his present employer. Address, W. S., Post Office, Newcastle Emlya, Carmarthenshire. KEEPER.— WANTED A SINGLE- HANDED MAN, who knows his business, and capable of rearing game. Address, Alpha, Post Office. Brighton. AS GAMEKEEPER.— WANTED a SITUA^ TION by a married man, aged 30, without children; qualified in all branches. Nine years' cJiaracter, Apply by letter to T, C„ Post Office, Cirencester. f ' in DOGS.— FARRANT'S justly celebrated SPECIFIC is speedy, safe, and effective, applicable to all kinds of dogs.— Testimonial from J. S. Bland, Esq, of coursing celebrity, Worton Hall, Isleworth, W.:—" Having used vour worm powders for some time past with great success, I can stronglv recom- mend them, never having found any so good before." Free by post of the proprietor, J. G. Farrant, Brentford, W., in packets Is and 2s each; wholesale, of Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street, E. C. now OPEN, TRAINS run from Kensington station, in the Hammer- smith road; and from Chelsea, Batteraea, and Ciapham Junction to HASTINGS, St Leonards, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing, and the other stations on the main and suburban lines of the Brighton Railway. OPENING of the KENSINGTON STATION, WEST LONDON EXTENSION RAILWAY.- TRAINS now run between the Kensington station in the llammersmith- road and BRIGHTON, Hastings, Worthing, Eastbourne, Portsmouth, Crystal Palace, Clapham Common, Streatham, Croydon, Epsom, and all sta- tions on the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway. KENSINGTON STATION, NEW WEST END ItOUTE TO BRIGHTON.— There will be NO EXCURSION TKA^ fc from this station to BRIGHTON on Raster Monday, but there willWan EXTRA FAST SPECIAL TRAIN from VICTORIA at 8 a. m., arriving in time for the review, and returning from Brighton at 7: 30 p. m. Return tickets, first class, 13s; second class. 9s. SHIRTS.— FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS. " THE superior fit and quality of these shirts are well known. The Eureka shirts are the acme of perfection."— Court Journal. Prices, 30s, 36s, and 45s the half- dozen. Youth's Eureka shirts, real good quality, 22s, 24s, 26s, and 28s the half- dozen, according to size. A measure and instructions for measurement sent post- free.— R. Ford and Co, Poultry, London, E. C. SHIRTS.— FORD'S COLOURED EUREKA SHIRTS. Gentlemen are solicited to inspect the new patterns for the spring, received direct from the most eminent manufacturers, A box, containing six superior shirts, made expressly to order, for 33s. Patterns sent to select from on receipt of three stamps. N. B.— A large assortment of coloured shirts always kept ready for immediate use, in all sizes and the newest patterns, with narrow- pleated and plain fronts, 21s, 24s, and 27s the half- dozen.— R. Ford and Co, 38, Poultry, E. C. SHIRTS.— FORD'S COLOURED E UREKA SHIRTS. The most comfortable shirts for the coming season are decidedly those made of French shirtings, the texture being exceedingly fine and light, without losing its durability. R. F. and Co have pur- chased a large lot of the newest designs of these coloured shirtings direct from Paris. Six shirts, made expressly to measure, for 45s. Patterns sent to select from on receipt of three stamps.— R. Ford and Co, 38. Poultry, 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. S1 PECIAL NOTICE.— E. MOSES and SON'S ESTABLISHMENTS will be CLOSED on Friday, the 10th inst, and RE- OPENED as usual on Saturday, the 11th inst, at 7 o'clock in the evening. E. MOSES and SON, Ready- made and Bespoke Tailors, Habit Makers, Woollen Drapers, Hatters, Hosiers, Boot and Shoe Makers, and General Outfitters. LONDON HOUSES: 154, 155, 156, 157, Minories ; 83, 84. 85, 86, 87, 88, and 89, Aldgate. 506,507, 508, New Oxford- street: 1, 2, 3, Hart street. 137,138, Tottenham Court- road ; 283, Euston- road. COUNTRY ESTABLISHMENTS: Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Easter Holidays.— By special arrangement with the Maison Godillot, the splendid PARISIAN BANNERETS, with the flags, wreaths, festoons, mottoes, and decorations provided for the Royal Wedding Fetes, will remain ON VIEW. One Shilling. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Easter Holidays.— Open Daily at 9. BOATING, archery, rifle shooting, cricket, quoits, swings, roundabouts, and other out- door sports. The park and gardens are in beautiful conditisu. One shilling. B1 \\ TINES.— MOXON and CLEMEINT, Wine T T Merchants, 30, Great St Helens, Bishopsgate- street, E. C., beg to call attention to their WINES as under, quoted at the lowest cash Burgundy 24s, 30s, 36s Do 63s to 84s Hock 21s, 32s, 48s Do, sparkling 42s to 54s Moselle 36s to 42s Do, sparkling 42s to 54s Champagne 36s, 42s, 48s Do 54s to 72s „. „„ / 24s, 30S, 36S, Sherry 1 42s to 60s 1,44s 48s to 72s Port, from the wood.. Do, old crusted .. Do, choice, 1844 .... S4s Claret, Exshaw's.... { 18^ 4s, S6s, Do, do, firBt growths 84s to 105s Fine spirits of all kinds. Exshaw's No. 1 Champagne Brandy, same as sent to India, at 80s per dozen case. Carriage paid to the nearest railway station. s A U C E.— L E A and P E R R 1 N S' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Pronounced by connoisseurs " The only good sauce." None genuine without name on wrapper, label, bottle, and stopper. Sold by CROSSE and BLACKWELL, Barclay and Sons, and grocers and oilmen universally. rpHE ALGERIAN ONYX COMPANY have JL the honour to announce that a varied and artistic collection of ernamental and useful objects, manufactured from their beautiful marble, is now ON VIEW at their exclusive agents, HOWELL, JAMES, and Co's, goldsmiths and jewellers by appointment, 5. 7, and 9, Regent- street^ London. The representative of the company is in constant at- tendance at Messrs H., J., and Co's, and they respectfully solicit the honour of a visit. T RUPTURES.— WHITE'S MOU- MAIJN 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. Dr Curtis on Marriage, Nervous Debility, Spermatorrhiea, ttc, with plates. Post free by the author, 12 stamps; sealed ends 20. 1^/ TANHOOD: the Cause and Cure of Prema- LTJL ture Decline in Man, with Plain Directions for Perfect Resto- ration to Health and Vigour, being a Medical Essay on the Treatment of Nervous and Physical Debility originating in youthful errors and excess; the Cure of Infectious Diseases without Mercury, and their Prevention by the Author's Prescription of his infallible Lotion the UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. RACKHAM'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- result of twenty- five years successful practice. By Dr J. L. CURTIS, merit, & c, 5s each, post free, 5s 2d ; or a box containing five 5s boxes for 15, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, London. £ 1, poBt free from the proprietors, Rackham and Co, analytical che- " We feel no hesitation in" saying there is no member of society mists, No. 2, St. Peter's- court, Norwich.— N. B. Upwards of 2,000 testi- : by whom the book will not be found useful, whether such person hold momals have been received and published. Stamps may be sent for i the relation of a parent, preceptor, or clergyman."— Sun. small amounts. London agents, Barclay and Sons, and for Ireland, Mr j " ' This work should be read by young and old."— U. Service Gazette. William Whyte, 4, Marlborough- street, Dublin, I Sold also by Mann,- 39, Cornlull. At tome from 10 to 3,6 to 8. Price 6d, Monthly, HE BOY'S OWN MAGAZINE. Contents of No. IV. ( April). I. Cressy and Poictiers. By J. G. Edgar. Chap XXIII.— My Release. „ XXIV.- The Falcon Revisited. „ XXV.— The Crisis. „ XXVI.— The Eve of Battle. „ XXVII.— Face to Face. „ XXVIIL— Neville's Cross. With Illustrations by Robert Dudley. II. The Reptile House in the Regent's Park. By Rev J. G. Wood, M. A., F. L. S., & c. Illustrated bv Harden S. Melville. III. The Westminster Boys. With full page illustration by Frederic Skill. IV, The Adventures of Reuben Davidger, Seventeen Years and Four Months a Captive among the Dyaks of Borneo. By the author of " Wild Sports of the World." Chapter IV.— I enjoy a short spell of happiness— Our ship becalmed— I overhear a mysterious conversation about pirates— Appearance of a pirate 9cout— Five piratical prahus bear down upon us— The particulars of our bloody fight with them— I am wounded and taken prisoner. Illustrated by Harden S. Melville. V. A Coasting Voyage from the lhames to the Tyne. Part IV.— From Boston Deeps to Scarborough. With full page illustra- tion by H. G. Hine and J. W. Archer. VI. The Young Norseman. ByW. B. Rands. Chapter VII.— Eric's notion of amusing a lady. Chapter VIII.— Eric's novel en- tertainment. Chapter IX.— The hearth without Eric. Illus- trated by Robert Dudley. VII. Chemistry. By W. G. Howgrare. Chapter VI.— Hydrogen. Chapter VII.— Carbon. With illustrative diagrams. VIII. Seamanship. With full page illustration by M. Morgan. IX. The King of the Gipsies. With illustrations from etchings by Jacques Callot. X. The Story of the British Navy. Bv Edwin F. Roberts. Chapter VI.— Under Henry VII I. and Mary. Chapter VII.— Elizabeth and her admirals. Illustrated. XI. Up in the Alps. By Captain Wraxall. Chapter VII.— The Chamois. Chapter VIII.— Chamois Hunting. With full page illustration. XII. Glimpses into Petland. XIII. Upon the Death of the Lord Protector. Poetry. XIV. Puzzle Pages. By C. H. Bennett, & c, & c. A number sent post free for seven stamps. London: S. O. Beeton, 248, Strand, W. C. CRYSTAL PALACE.— One Shilling.— Easter Holidays.— UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS. Wet or dry, equally available. Easy access, under cover, from London Bridge, Victoria, Kensington, and the North London and other Railways. Note : Cheap Excursions from the North London Stations. EE.— Thank you for yours. Of course you have my forgiveness. Don't try me again. Ma confiance en vous est terriblement ebranit- e. I am eager to come; it rests with yoa to name the day. Tell me your plans if I do not see you, and on what terms we are to meet in future. Am I to write to you ? WANTED LEFT- OFF CLOl'HKS, regimentals, old jewellery, books, and miscellaneous property of every de- scription, for which gentlemen will find the best possible prices givenin readv cash, and will be waited on at any time, on addressing, prepaid, to JAMES HUTCHINSON, 25, Red Lion- square, Holborn, W. C. Esta- blished in Dean- street, 1840. Parcels from the country, the full value immediately remitted by Post Office order. WANTED, LEFT- OFF CLOTHES.— Ladies and gentlemen will be waited on at any time, and have the highest price given in cash for LEFT- OFF CLOTHES of all descriptions, naval and military uniforms, court suits, toots, bo& ks, 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. LEFT- OFF CLOTHES, uniforms, guns, pistols, saddlery, point lace, antique china, furniture, coins, diamonds, pearls, old jewellery, gold, silver, & c, & c; in fact, anything purchased for cash, and 50 per cent given more than any other dealer. Address, Messrs PHILLIPS, 31, Thayer- street, Manchester- square, W. Parcels fr » m any part of the kingdom a P O order sent the same day. Notice to Sportsmen: COMMISSIONS executed on all the principal races through- out the year, by letter only. JOHN INGHAM and Co., members of Tatter- sall's, 8, Rathbone- place, Oxford- street, London, W., executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) on all principal races throughout the year, os 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 W. E; JONES, 6, Danes' Inn, Strand, W. C., member of Tattersall's and the City Club, executes COMMIS- SIONS to any amount, by letter only, on the receipt of cash, or P. O. O. payable at Chief Office, London. MR JOHN SHELDON, jun, Birmingham, executes COMMISSIONS on all the principal races. Price Record published daily, and sent post free, on receipt of a stamped di- rected envelope. Address Coach and Horses, Bell- street, Birmingham. In shilling parts, and divisions 5s 6d each, THE BOOK of FIELD SPORTS; an invaluable work of reference for the Gentleman, Farmer, Sportsman, Game- keeper, Horse Owner, Farrier, and Members of the Volunteer Rifle Corps. Edited by HENRY DOWNES MILES, Esq, and beautifully embellished with anatomical drawings, designed by B. Herring, Esq, beautifully engraved on steel. Portraits of celebrated horses, and other plates, Illustrative of our national sports and pastimes. To be complete in 42 one shilling parts; 1 to 35 now ready. London: Henry Lea, 125, Fleet- street. In one shilling parts, and divisions 5s each. 1%/ f ILES'S MODERN PRACTICAL FARRIER ; LTJL containing a complete system of the Veterinary Art, after the Practice of the best modern Veterinarians; also the History. Origin, and Varieties of the Horse: Laws and Practices of Racing and Betting; the Performances of the most celebrated Racers, See,. Embellished with anatomical drawings, by B. Herring, Esq, beautifully engraved on steel. To be completed in about 25 parts. Is each, Parts 1 to 6 now ready. London: Henry Lea, 125, Fleet- street. THE late JOHN GULLY, Esq.— PORTRAITS of the above gentleman, engraved by J. Brown, from the only photograph for which he sat for Baily's Magazine. On India paper, price 2s 6d. A. H. Bailv and Co, Cornhill, London. Now ready, bound in cloth, price lis 6d each; in half calf, marble edges, 15s; the First and Second Vols of FREDERICK LILLY ^ WHITE'S CRICKET SCORES and BIOGRAPHIES. The first volume from 1746 to 1826, anJ the second from 1827 to 1S40. May be had only of Fred Lilly white, of the Oval, Kennington, Surrey, S., and John Lillywhite, Euston- square, N. W. Sent post free for Is 6d extra ( the two vols). Subscribers of long date are particularly requested to send their present addresses. The third vol now in the press. Now ready, 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 by 23 inches; price 10s 6d, or fully coloured 21s, carriage free. Subscriptions should be forwarded at once to insure early impressions, every copy being stamped and numbered to insure strict supply in order of sub- scription. London: Geo. Newbold, 303 and 304, Strand, W. C. Carriage free on reeeipt of a PoBt Office order, EIGHT- OARED OUTRIGGER, beautifully coloured, framing size, 37 by 22 ; Robert Chambers, in outrigger, Henry Kelley, in outrigger, 31 by 22 ; Tom White, in outrigger, all 12s each. Photographs in private dress, price 3s each. T. S. Egan, Esq, Harry Clasper, J. H. Clasper, Thomas Hoare, Tom Grant, and the Kil- morey Champion Crew. London : George Newbold, 303 and 304, Strand, W. C. This day, price 2s, ornamental boards, iHE PEARL of the ANDES. By GUSTAVE AIMARD. As a record of life on the pathless prairie and in the primeval forest, this work is unrivalled. London: Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet- street. V PRETTY CARTES DE VISITE, theatrical and graceful, twelve in neat case 10s 6d, in colours 15s 6d. Pocket stereoscope, with six amusing slides enclosed, 18s; In colours, 24s. Romance in real life, being authentic revelations in the celebrated Yelverton case; also the extraordinary Windham lunacy trial, &&, Is each, postage 4d and 6d. Catalogues of scarce works, four stamps. Address W. Ward, 5, Triangle, Kennington- cross, S. mEN CARTES de VISITE for 2s 6d, or 24 for 5s. JL — Send your Carte de Visite, with 30 postage stamps, to the METROPOLITAN PORTRAIT COMPANY, 140, Great College- street, N. W., and they will send you ten copies the exact size and perfect copy of the original, which will be returned uninjured.— GEORGE CHANNING, Secretary. N. B. Orders executed wdthin a fortnight. MONEY—£ 20,000.— Officers in the Army and others.— Immediate ADVANCES, with secrecy, by a private gentleman, upon notes of hand, life interests, reversions, legacies, land, houses, or other property. Interest, £ 5 per cent. Address, Y. S., 5, Charing- cross. MONLVI immediately ADVANCED in strict confidence to noblemen, gentlemen, officers in the army and navy, and other responsible parties, on their note of hand only. Also at 5 per cent interest on reversions, marriage settlements, entailed estates, & c. All communications confidential. Address by letter to Mr Port- land, 22, Newman- street, Oxford- street, W. J^ JONEY to any amount immediately 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 ( confi- dentially) to Mr Lawrence, solicitor, 5, Waterloo- place, Pall- mall. AD- ~ VTONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, _ Lt_ 1_ heirs to entailed estates, officers on full pay, aHd other respon- sible parties can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with money on their notes of hand only. Several sums to be advanced upon freehold and leasehold security, reversions, life interests, or legacies, at 5 per cent Interest. Apply confidentially to Mr Robinson, 18, Air- street, Piccadilly, W. ONEY.— Mr Robert Morris, Army Agent, & c, iTJL SO, 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. " jVTONEY.— MONEY ADVANCED at a few LTJ_ hours' notice, on the most advantageous terms, to noblemen, officers in th6 army, heirs to entailed estates, and gentlemen of pro- perty, on their personal security, also on security of reversions to landed estates, at 5 per cent, payment of which may be deferred until possession, on application to Mr Dicker, 10, Craig's- court, Charing- cross, S. W. MC ONEY.— 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. RUPTURES.— THE PATENT SELF- ADJUST- ING GERMAN TRUSS, acting effectually without any com plications, is recommended by the faculty for the C URE and RELIEF of HERNLA. Ihe most eminent members of the profession are of opi- nion that the necessary qualities of a good truss is an efficient resisting power, without unnecessary pressure on the part affected, which desir- able object is alone obtained in atruss unencumbered with straps, spirit springs, or pad behind— J. EGG and Co engage to secure any reducible rup*" re, if left to their management.— Manufactory. No. 1, Piccadilly. NEW METHOD of DURING DISEASE WITS out the aid of doctors and their drugs, by studying the laws of health in nature. Invalids cannot too carefully avoid" pills and other dangerous medicines, as they all contain mineral poisons, which act on the delicate fibres or coating of the stomach, and thus destroy the recep- tacle of our daily sustenance. The means of cure will be sent on receipt of name, address, and two stamps, by Mr White, publisher, No 10, Northumberland- terrace. Percy- eircue. London. W. C. EVERY man who is " wide awake " will instantly make use of PARR'S LIFE PILLS, when he finds that he ought to do something to improve the state of his health. Persons who are suffering from headache or indigestion, arising from constitutional in action, biliary derangement, or over indulgence at the table, are parti- cularly recommended to try Parr's pills. They have never been known to fail in affording immediate relief. May be obtained of any medicine vendor, in boxes Is IJd, 2s 9d, and in family packets lis each. BILIOUS and LIVER COMPLAINTS, indiges- tioH. sick headache, loss of appetite, drowsiness, giddiness, and all disorders of the stomach and bowels are quickly removed by that well- known remedy, FRAMPTON'S PILL of HEALTH : they unite the recommendation of a mild operation with the most successful effect^ and, when an aperient is required, nothing can be better adapted. Sold by all medicine vendors, and at 229, Strand, London. Price Is. l| d. and 2s. 9d. per box. ACIDITIES in the stomach and bowels, flatulency, heartburn, indigestion, sick headache, bilious affections, Ac, are speedily removed by the use of COCKLE'S COMPOUND ANTI- BILIOUS PILLS, which have now been held in the highest estimation by all classes of society for upwards of half a century. Prepared only by James Cockle, 18, New Ormond- Btreet, and to be had of all medicine vendors, in boxes at Is ljd, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lis. ANOTHER CURE OF COUGH AND HOARSE- NESS by Dr LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS.-" Parliament- street, Liverpool.— I had been troubled with a cough and hoarseness for nearly two years, without finding relief, but one box ( as 9d) has quite cured me. J. Williams."— They give instant relief of asthma, con- sumption, coughs, and all disorders of the breath and lungs. They have a pleasant taste, is ljd and 2s 9d per box. Sold by all chemists. rpiIE SILENT FRIEND on MARRIAGE, 190 JL pages, illustrated with 100 engravings, price Is, post free 14 st imps, sealed 20, containing prescription of preventive lotion. Make this invaluable work your guide and adviser for self cure in all cases of secresy, resulting from the errors or excesses of youth, or from in- fection, loss of natural power and vigour. Address Messrs Perrv and Co, surgeons, 19, Berners- street, Oxford- street, London, W, Con- sultations dally, 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8. Sunday ll till 1 o'clock. MESSRS HOLT and CROOK, Leeds, have recommenced business for the present season, and will execute COMMISSIONS, as usual ( by letter only), to any amount. Printed lists of prices now ready, and will be forwarded on receipt of stamped directed envelope. \| R BENJ. JONES, 60, Snow- hill, London, E. C., ITJL member of Tattersall's, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only), to any amount, on all races throughout the year, on receipt of cash. Also, 1st, 2d, or 3d, and double events. The market price ob- tained, and money forwarded the day after the race. A priced list forwarded on receipt of stamped envelope. P. O. orders made pay- able at General Post Office, London. 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, W. C., will be attended to with the utmost punctuality. N. B. Commissions executed. MR R. CHAPMAN is prepared to make imme- diate CASH ADVANCES to noblemen, gentlemen, and offi- cers iu the army, on their own notes of hand or other securities, on moderate terms. Money also advanced upon reversions, life estates, & c, at 4| per cent interest. Apply to Mr R. Chapman, 5, Charing- cross, S. W. None but principals treated with. N. B. Entrance Trinity- place. GEORGE MATHER, 108, Great Russell- street, Bloomsbury, London, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) to any amount on receipt of cash. A list of the latest betting sent free to any part, on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. COMMISSIONS.— Messrs HENRY FISHER and GEORGE REYNOLDS, members of Tattersall's, and all the City an4 West End clubs, beg to state that, on receipt of cash, COMMIS- SIONS will be executed on every event throughout the year. The market price guaranteed, and the money forwarded on the Monday after the race. Price list forwarded on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. Address, Messrs Fisher and Reynolds, 26, Bouverie- street, Fleet- street.— P. O. orders to be made payable at the Strand office. WWRIGHT, Fulwo ® d's- rents, Holborn, Lon- • don, sporting publisher and telegraph agent, executes COM- MISSIONS on all forthcoming events. Price list forwarded on receipt of a stamped directed envelope. " VI R GEORGE GREENLAND executes COM- ITJLMISSIONS on every event throughout the year. The market price guaranteed. P. O. orders to be made payable at Charing- cross, Postage stamps can be remitted for sums under ten shillings. Ad- dress, with stamped envelope for reply, to 339, Strand, London, W. C. M ESSRS J. READ and W. MARSHALL, members of Tattersall's, 15, Skinner- street, London, E. C.„ execute COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) on all events throughout the season to any amount on receipt of cash. Also 1, 2, 3. The market price may be relied on. P. O. orders payable Skinner- street, E. C. Checks crossed London and Westminster Bank ( Southwark branch), or Union Bank ( Temple Bar branch). MR GEO. FENTON, 37, Castle- street, Leicester- square, London, and of the principal clubs, continues to lay the full market odds, from ^ s to any amount. CITY AND SUBURBAN. 15 to I agst Oberon 15 to 1 —— Adventurer 20 to 1 Glenochty colt 20 to 1 Queen of Spain 25 to 1 Merry Maid to 1 any other CHESTER CUP. 15 to 1 agst Dunkeld 20 to 1 Stradella 20 to 1 Le Marechal 25 to 1 Black Deer 30 to 1 Asteroid 40 to 1 any other TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS, 3 to 1 agst Hospodar | 12 to 1 agst Blue Mantle 7 to 1 Saccharometer | 15 to 1 Rapid Rhone 20 to 1 agst any other. DERBY. 7 to 1 agst Lord Clifden | 20 to 1 agst Carnival 12 to 1 • Saccharometer 25 to 1 Melrose 15 to 1 Hospodar I 30 to 1 National Guard From 35 to 100 to 1 agst others. Pest Office orders payable at Charing- cross, London. Checks crossed London and Middlesex Bank. nnHE RACING INDICATOR.— The LATEST JL INTELLIGENCE CIRCULAR will be published on Menday, and will contain the latest gallops at Newmarket; final selections for ail races. Latest reports from training quarters, and the betting in London and at Manchester ( by Electric Telegraph). Price to non- sub- scribers, post free for 30 stamps. Orders to be sent to Mr J. FREDE- RICKS, 18, Clements 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, Epsom events. My selections of winners telegraphed direct from the course on receipt of a P. O. THE DERBY of 1863.— Addressed stamped envelopes, forwarded to E. FOWLES, Commercial Hotel, Wide- marsh- street, Hereford, will be returned by first post, enclosing par- ticulars anent the next Derby. THE GREAT LEVIATHAN TURF ADVISERS. — JOHN HOP WOOD and Co's triumphant advice for Newmarket. We will forfeit £ 5 if we do not send the double event for the New- market Handicap and Two Thousand Guineas. We have a certainty for the Metropolitan and City and Suburban. Enclose 12 stamps, and receive our full guide up to the Derby. Address, 20, Marylebone- street, Golden- square, London. DIRECT from the COURSE.— JAMES BRIG- DEN having formed his own opinion of the merits of the New- market horses, will forward the winner of the City and Suburban, at a good price, and several winners for the minor races. Send 13 stamps to James Brigdeii, Post Office, Newmarket, Suffolk. 6* 100, £ 50, £ 25, or a share of £ 60 amongst 3W starters may be won on the Newmarket and City and Suburban Handicaps. For tickets enclose 30 stamps, and two stamped addressed envelopes to J. W. NOCK, the Retreat, Shrewsbury. EPSOM DOWNS again shall ring with fame.— A gentleman in embarrassed circumstances will disclose the name of the City and Suburban and Metropolitan winners: they belong to friends of mine. Send a few stamps, and promise to act honourably tome. Address, H. CLIFFORD, E. Ford's, East- street, Epsom, Surrey. PIFF PAFF, ZINGARI, and BUTTERFLY^ STEELCAP will forfei t £ 50 to any subscriber who did not receive the above advice for Cardiff. City and Suburban and MetroDlitan winners are at a long shot. Circular, 12 stamps. Send in per centage according to promise. Address, 32, Old Bond- street, London. TAMFORD.— No Pay till Won.— Try it.— _ 1 STAMFORD'S great Derby secret, now at 83 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. Probable winner of the Two Thousand Guineas at a very long price; I think it is a certainty. S1 N] TO ALL WHO BET.— D. GOATER'S Turf Circular should be had and read by every betting man; no fee re quired. To be had gratis on receipt of stamped addressed envelopes to Mr David Goater, 12, Oakley- street, Lambeth, London, S. EWMARKET HANDICAP, CITY and SUBURBAN, and METROPOLITAN. CHARLES OAKLEY'S advice on the above events is of a very first- rate character, and ought to be acted upon immediately by all who wish to win good stakes. Remember his glorious triumphs on'all these races last season, when his brilliant selections, Carbineer, Newmarket Handi- cap; Sawcutter, City and Suburban; Elcho and Caractacus ( first and second). Metropolitan, positively cut down everything. C. Oakley can confidently assert he feels equally sanguine this year of success; his horses are doing capital work, meant, and fit to run for a kingdom. He believes these races but a question of health for his choice. TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. The animal selected by C. Oakley to win this great race is going as strong as a lion, and will, with his astonishing turn of speed, win in a canter. C. Oakley predicts the pace will be terrific. GREAT NORTHERN. C. Oakley won this race last year with Ivanhoff ( his old friend Ford- . ham up); he stands on one horse only for this race, and thinks he shall again win this race easily. CHESTER CUP. For this prince of handicaps C. Oakley's invariable success is well known, and he can candidly assert he never felt more sanguine of win- ning ; his choice is particularly adapted to this course, and astonishingly well in; the horse will be especially reserved for this race, and from a recent trial he believes his selection must win. DERBY. C. Oakley considers this exciting and important event, on which his success year after year is truly astonishing and unrivalled, very first- rate for investment, the horse he names to win being at a capitally remu- nerative price, backed by the right parties, and truly a Derby horse all over; some of the shrewdest and cleverest men on the Turf are going for him. C. Oakley is proud to be able to assert he has won this race the last ten years In succession; last, not least, with his truly glorious selec- tion Caractacus, sent to his subscribers at 100 to 1. This advice realised many of his friends immense stakes. C. Oakley thinks he may without any idle boast claim this as one of the greatest tips on record. For the OAKS C. Oakley has also a regular clipper, sure to see a very short price, and he thinks will prove A 1 at the finish. His terms are as follows:— To end of the year, £ 1 Is; six months, 10s 6d: any single race, 13 stamps. Address C. Oakley, 52, Red Lion- street, Holborn, London, W. C. " 300 to £ 1.— YOUATT WILLIAM GRAY'S double event for the City and Suburban and Metropolitan Han- dicap is at 300 to 1. Put more money on both races, singly as well. One is certain to come off; in fact I think both certainties. Epsom meeting, 13 stamps; to York meeting, 5s; to the Derby, 7s 6d. Address 15, Charing- cross, London. SAWCUTTER, CARBINEER.— Y O U A T T WILLIAM GRAY last year advised Sawcutter at 30 to 1 for the City and Suburban Handieap, and Carbineer for the Newmarket Han- dicap at 20 to 1. Subscribers are requested to take the double event this year, one advised at 20 to 1, and the other when at 100 to 1. Terms : Newmarket, Catterick, and Epsom, 2s 6d ; one week, 13 stamps ; to the Derby, 7s 6d. Be careful to address Youatt Wm. Gray, 15, Charing- cross, London. T>. ROLLIN'S CIRCULAR for NEWMAR- _ X\ i KET.— Fifteen winners guaranteed, including the absolute win- ner of Newmarket Handicap, and two for places. Metropolitan, City and Suburban, Chester Cup, Two Thousand, and the Derby are as good as over. Terms: The season, £ 1 10s ; to the Derby, £ 1 Is"; to Chester Cup, 7s 6d; one month, 5s ; any meeting, 13 stamps. Richard Rollin, 4, Exeter- street, Strand, London. Stamps taken. P O orders payable at the Strand. P. S. Rolliri's Circular contains advice on 20 of the principal races. TO SUBSCRIBERS.— Take no notice of the betting but follow Rollln, and win you must. Rollin sent seven winners at Northampton, one for each race. INDEX, the original turf adviser, will send 10 winners at Newmarket. Try my double events, Chester Cup and Derby, at £ 500 to £ 1; City and Suburban and Metropolitan, £ 500 to £ 1. The winner of the Newmarket Handicap is at 12 to 1. Subscribers put £ 10 on Fairwater to be first second, or third; if she don't get a place I will forfeit half the money invested. Send for my circular, only IS stomps, Address, No. 4, Weit- Btreet, Wftlwortb- road, London, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 5, 1863. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Questions submitted for answers must have some distinctive features, " Constant Headers" and " Constant Subscribers" are so numerous that such signatures only " produce confusion. Questions if not sent early on Friday morning cannot be answered till the following week. Questions not answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. 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." A P B, Norwood— Charlton is not alive. South Camp— 1: We know nothing of him. 2: The judge may place as many as he pleases ; " place bets," however, refer only to first, second, or third. Dover— He is thorough bred. H S— The Knave fifth, Zetland sixth. Glfford— The Flying Dutchman first, Hotspur second, Tadmor third, and Honeycomb fourth. W. Allen— A. wins. Edwinson He is living at Brighton. Oakhlll— Mr W, Bevlll rode Alve- diston for the Derby last year. Richard Huxtaam— No. W. Lees— Burton must abide by the bet. T. Sdu— The filly died after the race was run. W. M. Piper— He must carry list 81b. L. Clifford— Victor Emmanuel takes first prize. Reminton— In 47sec. J P, Scarborough— You have lost; the judge only placed two Iwrses. F S— You wis if you declared " all In." H B— Both bets stand, and must be paid. Augnes Robinson— The bets are eff. J B— Yes, he was. Fairwater— 1: So. 2: Look at the " Guide." 3: Cannot say. Clifton— Refer to the " Stud Book." Dunkeld— No. R. Gundy— The bet is off. T W B— In 1860 thirty- one ran. Brian— Yes. Jerusalem— He was not struck out officially. Emblem— You have lost. Joseph Taylor— No. Tadmer, Alderahot— 1: The whole. 2: Yes. Edgar Everington— Our reporter was right. E W G— You can claim over Mid- summer ; the first heat you must goby. Vinsa— How could he know from us: in our opinion you have lost. J B T— A. is fully entitled to the stakes if he ran over the course on which the events were decided the first day. Seventy- four— You must carry 71b J. Westray— Cannot Inform you. A C B, Tambour Major— 1,000 to < 5. W J T. Northampton Time, lh 21min. T. A. Harrison— On Aug 15, 1825, is the first recorded in the Calen- dar. J C H— It is impossible to find time to search our files; write to Mr Bradfleld, Nottingham. H Q— Coronation won the Trial Stakes at Warwick the same year that he won the Derby. As horses then took their ages from May he ran as two years old for the former, and as three for the latter event. H B— Of course the drawer of the horse that received the stakes is entitled to the sweep. Hussar— 1: We think not. 2: " Darvill on the English Race Horse." A B, Ireland — Napier ( foaled 18401, by Gladiator out of Marion, bv Tramp. St Nicholas ( foaled 1827). by Emilius out of Seamew. John Bush— Cannot inform you. Joseph Hooley— Cannot say. W B- No. B and E- Peter Simple ( T. Oliver) won both. J. Smith— Hamlet was second. Cammell— Millionaire was included in Mr Bryan's lot. STEEPLE CHASING. W. Hawkes— It is quite impossible to answer your question. D and U— As the bet was made all in, vou must pav. W M— There Is no fixed rule on the subject; you ought to know on what terms you made the bet. TROTTING. Shefford— Sir William. Southport— B. wins. First Attempt— No. 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. Edinburgh Castle— Fencing is bet- ter than either leaping or jump- ing. W A— Hammond, of Oxford- street, for breeches ; and Ellam, of Pic- cadilly, would get you a jacket. A M C—— The largest field ever known was when Mr Assheton Smith went back into Leicester- shire for a day in 1840. There were between two and three thousand horsemen out, and the field at one time was three miles long. COURSING. *** Those correspondents who kindly furnish us With accounts of meetings, are earnestly re- quested to write on one side of the paper only. Longtail— Certainly. Swaflfham— Blue Hat never won the Waterloo Cup. ANGLING. Piscator— You may get It at Stock- bridge or Winchester if you have interest to obtain permission. There are plenty of trout in the Colne and the Wandle at Car- shalton, but you must get leave at all these places. We do not know of any free water where there is much chance for you near town. Apply to Mr Farlow, tackle maker, Strand, he can doubtless give you a hint. Mr Gould, of 268, Oxford- street, in- forms ns that there are plenty of trout in the Thames from Twickenham all the way to Coofcham. A visit to Mr Skindle, of the Orkney Arms, Maiden- head, will do you no harm, and you may, hear of sport. PIGEON SHOOTING. Sheffieldite— The referee could have ordered the bird to be scored lost, being satisfied he would have gone out. CRICKET. G. Groves— Not required. An- swered last week. S S— Surrey plays Rugby, Marl- borough, and Cheltenham, on June 22, at the Oval. It is, at present, omitted from our list. Lando— 1: June, 1792 ; see Lilly- white's large work of scores. 2: About lOst 91b. 3: The Oval ground is the largest. You can be a member of the M. C. C. by applying ( through a member) to Mr J. H. Dark. AQUATICS. J C, Boulogne— The distance from Putney to Mortlake is 4m 3fur ; length of boat, 57ft; width, about Eft 2in ; shortest time, 21min 5sec. R H— From 57ft to 58ft. Peeping Tom, a Puddler— About 57ft. E. J. Gross— Read the account. S A R C— About 57ft long and 26in wide. F. Thorn— At Putney. E. Cook— We do not know. CARDS WHIST.- A H— If there is just ground for the suspicion the tricks may be examined. J. Martin— Yes. Zadig— No. A H B- No. J B W— Yes. J C B— They win if they held three honours. ' C D— Yes. CRIBBAGE.- G H and Walker— 1: Only the four. 2: We never heard of such a person. H H— What do you mean by the pool ? F. Shepherd— He loses the game. A T D O D— Yes, in crib or hand, not in play. B S— Only fowr, which A. can take. W W— No sequence. VINGT ET- UN. — Mellta— Only double. TWENTY- FIVES.— F. Lang— You win. BILLIARDS. A W B— We never saw the game played, or any rules for it. L R— Red loses a life, and It must in charity be supposed that the other players did not hear his re- mark. H. Hemmings— He plays at the J. W. Boddam— It is foul if not re- placed. Queens— Not foul. BAGATELLE A Z— It should be returned. DOMINOES. A D— You score yourself what was taken over. RAFFLE. W. Collins— Eighteen Is clearly en- titled to the prize, and, subject to his repaying the expenses to twenty- five, the property must be given to him. PEDESTRIANISM. D. Ross— You run twenty yards less than six score. BYR—" And let them keep that can." J F B— Bv Albison, in 4min 22isec. W W— lmin 58sec. Ped, Eton— No doubt a misprint. RING. The Swan— We presume you meant Ned Neal, the Streatham youth; we know of no other. D'Alby— Mr D. wins. J. Tingle— King and Heenan each about 6ft ljin. Samuel— He cannot declare off. Cinque— We know nothing of such a work; write to Owen Swift. E W— No. R F— 1: Scarcely so; he was what we should call a natural boxer, not scientific. 2 : They never fought. R. E. Hunter— He did not show the next day, nor for a fortnight after. Sawston— Born Jan 18, 1833. J. Small— They fought Nov 27,1860. W V— No. John Gratton— Two days. Knutsford— Yes. One of the Purchasers— To the best of our belief J. C. Heenan is now travelling with Howes and Cusbing's circus. Harry— 1: 6ft liin. 2 and 3 : No. 4: Yes. O T W— April 19. 1853. Mungo, Erith— Bob Castles. Domino, Erith— Yes. Big Ben— Yes. A B D— 10,000 dollars a side. Alma— Ned Neal, the Streathara youth. J. Murphy— The bet is off. J. Pope— Thev could not. H. E. Todman— They fought a draw. E G W— No. W. Jackson- They fought for £ 10 JG— Which fight do you mean? Thev fought twice. T T— He was born in 1826. J W E I)— No. J. Savllle— It is in our hands. N P— About 5ft 8& in. Alfred Bowers— The referee's deci- sion is final. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. W. Edgar— 1822, Stockport— He is nearer seventy, seeing that he has passed that age. Veritas— We never heard of its do- ing so. Canary— We do not know of such a book; apply to Messrs Rout- ledge. J D, Stockport— He is still living. Ignoramus— We have no time to make such calculations; write to " Notes and Queries." A L— No. Veritas— It depends on the cir- cumstances of the case. R R R— 81b in the London market. G G- No. H T S— It is mere bosh; there is no more value attached than to other waste paper. J L T— The bridge at Yarmouth gave way May 2,1845. J. Gambett— It is a legal question, which we cannot decide. H R W— Not legal. C. Newton— G. loses. E. Senior— There is no such law. H. Nightingale— Lowestoft is In Suffolk. £ rirs Htfr m Hotrton. LONDON, SUNDAY, APRIL 5. A MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN FRANCE. M Fould, a few days ago, threw the Bourse into a state of con- sternation by resigning his office of Minister of Finance. The cause was this :— The Debats and the Patrie had had articles prais- ing him. These articles were supposed, by implication, to cast reflections on his predecessors, especially on his immediate prede- cessor, M Magne, and so the papers received a " communication" — in other words, a ministerial contradiction. As this official communication, which came officially from his enemy, M de Per- signy, was in reality an attack on M Fould, and could not have been inserted without Imperial allowance, he at once tendered his resignation to the Emperor. The embarrassment was ex- treme. M Magne, who had been Finance Minister, and was dis- placed by M Fould, is supposed to have penned the article, but the publication of it came from M Persigny. What was to be done ? It would not answer just at this moment to allow M Fould to appear to be turned out of the Ministry. The funds might be too much affected by that. So his resignation was not accepted. But neither was M Persigny dismissed. He is too " devoted'' an adherent for that, and injustice to him we must say that he has never been guilty of the hypocrisy of pretending to qualify the fiery alcohol of " devotedness" with the crystal water of* " independence." He is too honest in the way of devotedness to pretend to qualify it in any form. Here, therefore, was a pretty dilemma. On the one hand a Minis- ter who was " necessary," if not " inevitable ;" on the other, a partisan whose retirement, whatever form it assumed, would have been a check and a chill on all the " devoted" followers of the Em- peror. So. with the mean cunning to which despotism is constantly having recourse, an inferior is made the scapegoat, and has been dismissed. M Trerlhard, who is M Persigny's deputy in the management ( it ought to be called mismanagement) of the press, but who dared not have " communicated'' the article offensive to M Fould, is sent about his business, while M Persigny is retained. And then M Magne resigns his employment of one of the talking ministers, men who have no office, properly so called, but have been appointed to make counsel's speeches in the two Chambers; and, lest this forced resignation should make him feel offended, he forthwith receives a " letter from the Emperor," which is to alleviate his sufferings and soothe the bitterness of his temporary defeat. But as a letter, however gracious, would never be sufficient for one of the men who are so honestly " devoted" to the Imperial Government the grant of sinecure is added. The following is the letter, and it will be observed how it, parentheti- cally, introduces a statement which no one believes, but the intro- duction of which was deemed convenient to set all matters straight. This statement, which we put in italics, has not that effect with the ordinary reader; it cannot have that effect with the two adversaries who must know that it is wholly untrue. Here is the letter :— " MI* DEAR M MAGNE: An incident, the responsibility of which does not rest with you, has rendered more apparent the difference of opinion which exists between M Fould and yourself on several financial questions. Under these circumstances you have consi- dered yourself bound to tender your resignation. " In temporarily relinquishing your services, I wish it to be known that I have never had but to congratulate myself on your zeal and devotion. I have therefore resolved to give you a striking proof of my confidence by creating you a member of the Privy Council. I hope that you will never entertain any doubt of my sentiments of sincere friendship. ( Signed) " NAPOLEON." This pretty composition reminds one strongly of the tale in the Dmble Boiteux, where the two rivals are made to shake hands, and, as one of them relates, " we hated each other ever after- wards." The shaking hands is here performed, metaphorically, in the letter which denies that M Magne is answerable for the incident; the hate will, unless personal interests should arise to qualify it, be real and perpetual. What a picture does this affair exhibit to the world of the internal condition of the Imperial Go- vernment. Is it wonderful that no European nation trusts it, and that the Washington Government, so fierce, so overbearing, so in- solent, but certainly not timidly double- dealing and tricky, has formally denounced it ? It relies only on the mighty force which France can bring into the field of battle, and falsely affects to talk of having raised France in the esteem of Europe, and having aug- mented the influence of France, when it has in truth done the op- posite of both. France is out of the question: France has no con- trol over its Government— that Government deserves all the praise or all the blame, and France itself is but a cipher in the account. Would that it was otherwise! Europe be- lieves all good of France: Europe has not the same, or even a similar, belief of its Government. Quite the other way. And when such a petty miserable piece of ministerial intrigue and Imperial double- dealing m its own private affairs is showing when no pretence of external pressure can be put forward as an excuse, when no foreign nation can be charged ( not even for a moment) with having necessitated all this wretched trickery, what can be thought of the Government in which it seems to be a normal style of proceeding? Personal jealousy on each side here plays the highest part, and humble mediocrity ( perfectly innocent) is purposely sacrificed to appease the vanity and to shield the sel- fishness of the two contending parties. GREECE. So the Greeks have at last got a king. Have they ? M Mavro" cordato says so. He sends to London— dating, oddly enough, from Syra, not from Athens— a telegram to that effect. William George, a prince of Denmark, the brother of our Princess of Wales, is the selected person, the National Assembly is declared to have elected him, and he is to ascend the throne under the title of " George I., King of the Greeks." A curious circumstance is here noticeable. The French people are often abused by Royalist writers of other countries, and the Imperialist writers of their own insinuate all sorts of things as to their ignorance and incapacity for self- govern- ment. Vet they, the people, not the governing officials, of France adopted the style which is, bit by bit, becoming the settled style of new monarchic description. George I. is not to be King of Greece but King of the Greeks— the chief magistrate of a people, not the Lord of the country which they inhabit. The phrase was, in modern times, first introduced in France; and Napoleon, even in the midst of his conquests, was content to accept the title of " Emperor af the French," though he indemnified himself as far as possible by using the feudal title with respect to his relation to a dependent country; he was " King of Italy." The present French Emperor has been glad in this matter to adopt as to France what may pro- perly be described as the revolutionary form of title; the King of the Belgians did so too, and now the King of the Greeks is added to the list. Will this newly- made King accept the office? No doubt he will, so far as he is concerned, and the Greeks, whom the mon- archs of Europe would never leave in quiet if they did not take a monarch, will, in all likelihood, be happy to take him. But it is said that the Danes will not let him go. Why not ? The Danes need not now fear a failure in the succession, and as for the prince himself, he will, or at least may be, comfortable enough. The Greeks do not insist on his changing his creed. Nothing is said of him in that respect; his successor is to be brought up in the " orthodox religion," which means, of course, the creed that exists in Greece. Well, suppose him to be al- lowed to go to Greece, to be installed as its King. What then ? He is a sailor boy. No one knows what has been his political education, or whether he has ever had any. The pro- bability is that he will either be a do- nothing or a marplot, a King Log or a King Stork, and in either case be the cause of infinite discomfiture to his subjects and to himself. He need not be either. If he can but be taught to consider himself what he is, not the ruling will, but the means of ruling ; not the despot, but the great connecting link which is to bind all parts of the Government together, with power to enforce obedience to settled law, but with the obligation truly to respect constitutional rules, his task may' be performed with honour, and even comfort, to himself, and with great advantage to his subjects. Is there any one about him sensible enough to explain, and honest enough to impress on his mind, these principles and these distinctions ? If there is, he may assume the Crown without fear, for not merely the Greeks but all Europe will be indulgent to his youth and hopeful for his experience. —• THE CITY POLICE. A mighty cry is now got up about the City Police; and every Ministerial hack has shown its great readiness to shout loudly against the supposed " sick man." The man, however, is not sick, and the shouting, when its cause and object are understood, will be harmless. The tendency of all Governments is to cen- tralise power; the holders of power love its increase. They will often pretend to deny this, and to say that they have got enough to do already, and that their anxious wish is to be saved from any farther extension of labour. The pretence deceives no one who is acquainted with the matter. It is quite true that all the members of all Governments hate an increase of labour, but they love an increase of power and patronage; and if these were balanced against increased labour they would be chosen, even at such a cost. But there are many cases in which this in- creased power and patronage would not involve an increase of labour, or at least not to such an amount as to counter- balance the corresponding advantages. The present case is an instance of this sort: and then see, besides, what would be the consequences. The introduction of Sir Richard Mayne as the master of the police of the City of London would be inevitably followed by other things, which would make this once mighty city and its potent institutions as dependent on the authority of the central Government as is the smallest borough in the king- dom. There are advantages enough for the ministers of the Crown to be gained from such a change to induce them to do all in their power to hasten it. But even if there were no such special advantages, the abolition of municipal power and the concentra- tion of all authority in the hands of the ministers for the time being, who love to call themselves ( though quite untruly in good English and in constitutional law) " the Government," to induce them to use all possible efforts for the realisation of such a scheme. The pretext for the proposed change is the loss of life which happened at the late procession. There is no doubt of the fact, but there is every doubt that that fact was the result of blameable negligence or incapacity on the part of the City authorities or even of the City police, First, let it be recollected that the streets in the City are narrower than at the West End ; next, that the attractions to sight- seers were quadruple in the City to what they were elsewhere ; then that the human weakness or folly of de- siring to see the first of any great sight would crowd the City more than any other part; and, lastly, that the inevitable result of all these things would be, and was, to diminish to an enormous extent the numbers of persons who went westward, and we have quite sufficient to account for the greater pressure in the City, and for the greater difficulty of dealing with that pressure, and of preventing it from having a fatal result. Nor is it possible to for- get that when the body of the Duke of Wellington lay in state, though there everything was regulated beforehand, and might have been under the most perfect control, the pressure was terrible, and the fainting incidents numerous, and that death itself was not a stranger among those eager sight- seers, whose eagerness might have been controlled, whose numbers might have been limited, and who, if disinclined to obey orders and submit to necessary restraints, might have been instantly punished by being altogether prevented from gratifying their curiosity. There was not upon that occasion a proposal to abolish the authority of Scotland- yard, and yet, impartially viewed, it was to the full as blameable as that which is now sought to be branded as incapable, and extinguished as useless. It would be a matter of great regret and a cause of infinite public mischief if the ancient municipal rights of the city of Lon- don were in any way diminished. Reform as much as possible all errors in City administration, but do not, bit by bit, destroy that administration. Every honest Englishman will assist in the former process; every constitutionally- minded Englishman will resist the latter. In the whole history of the world, the first step towards the decadence of a great nation ( whose greatness has not been created by one man, and has not depended on his single life) has always been that of the suppression of municipal inde- pendence, and the increase of centralised authority. That canker- ing process should be prevented by all who, interested in the greatness of their country, desire that it should be perpetual. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE, DEATH OF GENERAL GOLDIE.— The colonelcy of the 35th ( Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot has become vacant in conse- quence of the death of Gen Sir George Leigh Goldie, K. C. B., which occurred at Claremont, Southampton, on the 26th ult, in his 73d year. The deceased entered the army as cornet on the 3d of September, 1803 ; became lieutenant March 14, 1805; captain December 4, 1806; and major June 20, 1811. He safved in the Peninsuja from March, 1809, until November, 1813. He was severely wounded in the Pyrenees July 30, 1813, by a musket ball, which lodged in his lungs, and which was long considered mortal. He received the gold medal for Albuera, and the silver war medal with four clasps for Talavera, Busaco, Vittoria, and the Pyrenees. GYMNASIUM AT CHATHAM.— By direction of the Duke of Cambridge, a number of non- commissioned officers are to be se- lected from the battalions at Chatham garrison in order that they may undergo a special course of training to qualify them as in- structors at the military gymnasium which is about being esta- blished at Chatham. The new gymnasium, the erection of which has been commenced, will be placed in an appropriate spot within the inner line of fortifications, and within a convenient distance from the several barracks in Chatham garrison. The building will be one of the most commodious establishments of the kind yet erected, and will be adapted in a complete manner for carrying on the physical education and training of the officers and troops according to the suggestions and recommendations of the Army Sanitary Commissioners. The main building will be close upon 200 feet in length, and will include a school of arms 100 feet long by 50 feet wide, together with a separate gymnasium, with a prepared soft floor, of exactly the same dimensions. Com- municating with the two larger rooms will be an officers' fencing room 50 feet by 25 feet, together with dressing and other rooms for officers and men, as well as instructors' and other apartments. The whole will be surmounted by a handsome square tower, rising to a height of 70 feet. The builder is Mr A. Matthews, of Dover, and the plans and drawings were prepared at the Royal Engineer establishment, Chatham. The estimated cost is £ 6,000. The whole is to be completed and ready to betaken possession of by the Government in eight months from the contract being signed. OBITUARY FOB MARCH.— The deaths of the following officers have been reported at the War Office since the 1st of March :— Gen T. Evans, C. B., colonel of the 81st Regiment; Major- Gen P. Young, K. H., colonel of the 59th Regiment; Gen Sir G. L. Goldie, K. C. B., 35th Regiment. Cols— the Earl of Harrington, C. B.; W. Sadlier, 4th King's Own; and J. M. Wemvss, C. B. Lieut- Cols— J. Williams, Royal Marines; and G. H. Coryton, Royal Marines. Majors— J. L. O. Man- sergh, 44th Regiment; and R. Searle, Royal Marines. Capts— G. C. H. Waters, Land Transport Corps ; F. M. 8. Taylor; B. H. Vernon; R. Harrington, 37th Regiment; and T. B. Hornbrook, Royal Marines. Lieuts— C. Brockinan, 4th King's Own ; R. Sta- tham, 33d Duke of Wellington's Regiment; J. R. Kildahl, 72d Highlanders; H. Carter, 104th Bengal Fusiliers; E. D. Hay, St Helena Regiment; J. A. Wilkinson, 24th Regiment ; E. Stop- ford, 72d Regiment; L. C. D'Anforsv, Royal Artillery; W. Fowler, W. Magin, H. Grape, W. 8. Bond, P. M'Intyre, W. White, G. L. H. Burlton, and F. J. Long, Royal Marines. Ensigns — A. J. Clarke, 55th Regiment; S. H. Carrall, 82d Regiment; and H. L. Baldwin, 2d West India Regiment. Assist- Surgeon J. G. Cuppage. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. DEATH OF ADMIRAL SIB JOHN LOUIS.— We have to announce the death of this officer, which took place at his residence, 61, Eaton- place, on Tuesday, March 31. Sir John Louis entered the navy in 1795, as first- class volunteer, on board the Minotaur, 74; and when lieutenant of the Naiad he assisted at the cutting out of a French war- schooner, near Brest. He commanded the Aigle in 1814, and became captain in 1816, rear- admiral in 1838, vice- admiral in 1849, and admiral of the white in 1851. Sir John received the good- service pension in 1860. He was superintendent of the Malta dockyard from 1838 to 1843, and superintendent at Devonport from 1846 to 1850. He was also naval aide- de- camp to William IV. He is succeeded in the baronetcy by his grandson. DEATH OP VICE- ADMIBAL W. G. COUBTENAY.— This officer died on Tuesday, at his residence in the Albany, aged 67. He entered the navy in 1805, and first served on board the Amazon, 38, commanded by the then Captain ( afterwards Sir William) Parker. During the six years he remained with this vessel he saw much active service, and assisted, in company of the London, 98, at the capture, in 1806, after a long running fight, of the French 80- gun ship the Marengo, and the famed Belle Poule frigate. He next joined the Victory and Bellerophon, and, on obtaining his lieutenancy in 1813, he served in the Crescent, 38, the San Josef, and several other vessels. In 1822 Mr Courtenay commanded the boats of the Cyrene, 20, and displayed great courage and judg- ment at the destruction of some slave factories in the Gallinas River on the African coast. He obtained rank as vice- admiral of the blue by seniority in 1861. AKBIVAL OF PBINCE ALFRED.— His Royal Highness Prince Alfred arrived at Dover fram the Continent on Tuesday afternoon, and left immediately for Windsor. Her Majesty met his royal highness on the platform of the South Western Railway. The prince, although he appeared thin, was in excellent spirits, and in much better health than could have been expected after the recent illness, and he appears to have grown nearly as tall as the Prince of Wales. THE ROYAL WEDDING PBESENTS.— His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has given instructions that the wedding presents to be exhibited at the South Kensington Museum are to comprise not merely the jewellery, but almost all the presents which have been accepted. The day for the public exhibition will be an- naunced as soon as the arrangements are sufficiently completed. Now ready, Second Edition, price 5s, red cloth, uniform with Post and Paddock and Silk and Scarlet, Scctt and Sebright; or, Memoirs and Anecdotes of the " Representative Men" and Horses of the Turf and Chase. By " The Druid." With Portraits of the late Mr Tattersall, " Nat,'' John Day, Jem Hills, & c, on steel and wood, and a Photograph of " A Quiet Day with Sir Tatton and Snarry at Sledmere.'' JBogerson and Tuxford, 246, Strand. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. A debate has occurred in the Chamber of Representatives on the question of calling out 100,000 men of the conscription of this year. M Picard denounced it as a useless waste of the labour of the country, and a needless expenditure of its treasure. General Allard insisted that such a conscription was necessary, because it enabled the Emperor at any moment to bring 600,000 men into the field, a number which the general declared to be indispensable to the security of France. On a division, the vote was agreed to, " the five" alone voting against it. M Fould tendered his resigna- tion as Minister of Finance. He bad been praised in two papers, whereon a " communique," or official notification was sent to them which sneered at him. As he knew that this could only have been seat by a man high in office, and probably with the assent of the Emperor, he tendered his resignation. As that would have been inconvenient, it was not accepted, but the man who is believed to have written the " communique," M Magne, his predecessor in the office of Finance Minister, was got to resign his present post of one of the talking ministers, without a port- folio, and M Treilhard, the sub- manager at the office of the in- terior of all the affiairs of the press, who is, however, believed to have had nothing to do with the matter, has been obliged to re- sign, while M Persigny, without whom the " communique" could not have been issued, is left unnoticed. To soothe M Magne, he has received a letter from the Emperor, and the appointment of Privy Councillor, and a few days- will probably see M Treilhard in some office. If none can be made vacant, one will be created for him. AUSTRIA. The Vienna papers state that at a conference between Count de Rechberg, the Due de Grammont, the French Ambassador, and Lord Bloomfield, the ambassador for Englaud, it was agreed to address simultaneously an identical note to the Russian Go- vernment, recommending the speedy introduction into Poland of seasonable reforms. Austria has declined to deliver up the Polish refugees who have come into its territory. PRUSSIA. The Prussian Chambers seem to be affected by the universal opinion of Europe, and to be shocked at the conduct imputed to the Prussian Government in reference to the Poles and Russians. The King and his pet Minister treat Europe and the rules of humanity and national law with equal disdain. The Prussian Government is about to hand over the Polish refugees to the Russian Government, and in the Prussian Parliament one official is found not to excuse the proceeding as an inevitable necessity, but actually to praise it. Count Eulenberg stated that the in- tentions of the Government were based on clemency in the majority of cases, especially with reference to those persons who had been drawn into the movement against their will. Besides this, the Government was obliged to fulfil the obligations it had contracted with Russia, GREECE. The important communication of this week has been the fallow- ing note, which, as it is intended to be the foundation of a dynasty, deservess to be given entire:—" M Mavrocordato, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the Consulate General of Greece, London. Syra, March 31. The National Assembly, by a decree agreed to to- day, has unanimously proclaimed constitutional King of the Greeks, Prince William George, second son of Prince Christian of Denmark, under the title of George I, King of the Greeks. His successors will profess the orthodox religion. A committee of three members, chosen by the ministry, will proceed to Copen- hagen to offer him the Crown in the name of the Greek nation. A Te Deum was celebrated to- day, and was followed by public festivities, illuminations, and general rejoicings." SYRIA. The French papers always want to make out that the christians of Syria need French protection. So they publish a telegram from Constantinople, asserting that a Christian village, near La- takia, had been pillaged, and that the Druses of Hauran had at- tacked the regular Turkish troops. There is no reason to believe this statement. AMERICA. The latest mails bring some particulars of the attack of the Federals upon Port Hudson. The bombardment commenced at two o'clock on the 14th. At twelve o'cloek in the night a desperate engagement took place, the Federals attempting to pass the Confederate batteries under cover of the darkness; but only one gunboat passed, and she was in a damaged condi- tion. The Mississippi was burned to the water's edge in front of the batteries. One large vessel was completely riddled, a third badly crippled, and the remainder were driven back. The Con- federate victory is said to have been complete, without any casual- ties ; while thirty- six men and one midshipman of the Mississippi were brought in by the Confederate cavalry, several of them se- verely wounded. If these particulars be anyway near the truth of what occurred at Port Hudson, the North will be under neces- sity of acknowledging that the affair was intended to go a little beyond a reconnaissance. The Yazoo Pass expedition has got into difficulties. All the reports of its arrival in the Yazoo River, of its capture of 26 steamers and 7,000 prisoners, were pure fabrica- tions. They were so timed as to suit Mr Chase's arrival in New York, and to produce a fall in the premium on gold. The Yazoo expedition cannot possibly return by the way it went. The last accounts left it at a distance of 150 miles from Yazoo city, and 240 from Vicksburg, having retreated about three miles up the Talla- hatchie. There are some ridiculous rumours afloat concerning an attack upon Charleston, and that the Union gunboats had passed Fort Sumter. The poor Yankees must be furnished with some excitement. General Burnside, however, has gone South, and taken with him the 9th corps of the army of the Potomac, for, it* is supposed, Hilton Head. There are whispers, also, that Burn- side will supersede Old Hunter. We shall soon hear of some grand doings in the Southern department; but whether either Charleston or Savannah will be made to succumb remains to be seen. It is believed the invaders will be repelled from both cities with dreadful slaughter. From the Rappahannock there is little that is novel or interesting. General Sumner is dead. AUSTRALIA. MELBOURNE, FEB 23.— Dissatisfaction prevails in the Council at the proposal of England to renew the transportation system. The total amouut of gold shipped since the departure of the last mail amounts to 99,375oz. Intelligence received here from New Zealand announces the total wreck of Her Majesty's ship Orpheus on Manakan Bar. Commodore Burnett and Commander Burton, together with 188 men, officers and crew, were drowned. CHINA AND JAPAN. SHANGHAI, FEB 23.— The late General Ward's and the Imperial forces have suffered a severe defeat in the storming of Tailsin. The casualties among the united forces amounted to 500. The ex- pedition to Fooshan has failed. Advices received from Japan an- nounce that the British Legation at Jeddo had been destroyed by funpowder by the Japanese. No fatal accident, however, resulted, ' he country was unsettled. MUSIC AND DRAMA. HERMAJESTY'STHEATRE.— Theprogrammeoftheensuingseason has been published, and from it we are enabled to, glean what are the prospects, musically speaking, of Mr Mapleson's second operatic campaign. Mdlle Titiens heads the listof soprani, and will be assisted by Mdlle Artot, a pupil of Madame Viardot, whose voice and talents gained golden opinions in the good city of Vienna; Mdlle Kellog, the American lady promised last year, and a Mdlle Rosa de Ruda, of whom we have not previously heard. Mdlle Trebelli and Madame Lemaire are engaged as contralto singers; but the most important accession to the troupe is that of Madame Alboni, whose lovely voice and grand style are ever welcome. Signor Giuglini is to be primo tenore, Signor Bettini and three debutants being likewise numbered amongst the list of tenors. Mr Santley, Signori Vialetti, Zucchini, Gassier, Bossi, Rovere will do duty as barytones and bassos; whilst Signor Delle Sedie, from the Royal Italian Opera, and Signor Fagotti will, be- sides two debutants named Bagagiolo and Fricca, increase the strength in this department. Four operas new to this country are promised, each to be conducted by its composer: " La Forza del Destino,'' by Verdi; " Stradella," by Flotow; " Faust," by Gounod ; and " Nicolo de Lapi," by Schira, the last- named being an entirely new work. " Oberon," with a very strong cast, " Le Nozze di Figaro," " Fidelio," " Linda di Chamouni," and the " Ballo'' are amongst the principal of the old repertoire an- nounced for performance. The ballet is to be very strong, and will be supported by several old favourites and new candidates for public favour, Mdlles Ferrari and Pocchini being foremost in the list. The chorus is to be increased, and the band, as in the past season,- to be again presided over by the efficient Signor Arditi. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.— Mr Gye has issued his preliminary notice of his forthcoming season^ and we can assure our readers that there is great promise in it. All the principal artistes of last season are engaged, with few exceptions— Madame Penco, Mdlle Csillag, Signor Gardoni, and Signor Delle Sedie being the most notable absentees. The additions are Mdlle Pauline Lucca, a new singer, having the prestige of M Meyerbeer's approval; Madame Elvira Demi, and Mdlles Maurensi, De Mallei, and Fioretti, also debutants; M Naudin, Signori Ferenesi and Caffieri, and M Obin, the very celebrated French basso; whilst 8ignor Ronconi. who was so seriously indisposed during 1862, will re- appear to gladden us with his inimitable impersonations. The company is, therefore, undeniably a powerful one, and capable of achiev- ing great things. Flotow's " Stradella" is positively praised, also Meyerbeer's " L'Etoile du Nord," with Madame ^ Holan Carvalho as Caterina, and Verdi's last new opera, " La Forea del Destino," with Madame Didiee and Signori Tamberlik and Gra- ziani in their original characters. Mdlle Patti will charm us once more in all her varied round of characters, and add to her repertoire by appearing in " La Gazza Ladra," " L'Elisir d'Amore," " La Figlia del Reggimento," and " Fra Diavolo," in which opera Signor Mario will essay, for the first time, the part of the gentlemanly brigand. " Otello" is to be given, with the new comer, Mdlle Elvira Demi, as Desdemona; and the classical ''- Orfeo," Madame Didiee intending to try conclusions with all artistes as Orfeo. " Masaniello" and " Roberto il Diavolo" are again to be presented, with all their original splendour. The band and chorus and all the scenic accessories will be as complete and effective as in former seasons; whilst Mr Costa will wield the baton of conductor with all his accustomed excellence. Mr Gye is generally more than faithful to his promises, and frequently gives hie patrons more than set down for them. Would we could per- suade him to afford us a hearing of Mozart's " Le Nozze di Figaro" and Rossini's " L'ltaliana in Algieri," operas so seldom performed that they seem to have become rarities ; and the com- pany is so rich in the kind of operatic talent required for their due presentation that their performance would be assuredly suc- cessful. EASTER ENTERTAINMENTS.— The summer seasen is going to begin this year with a vengeance at all the theatres and places of public amusement. The Royal Italian Opera opens at Covent- garden on Easter Tuesday, with Auber's opera of " Masaniello," whilst Her Majesty's Theatre commences on the Saturday fol- lowing with Verdi's eternal " Trovatore.'' At Drury- lane Mr Falconer serves up his old piece de resistance " Peep o' Day,'' together with the very pretty little farce called " Magic Toys," in which Miss Lydia Thompson will display her fascinations. At the Adelphi we are to have a new farce called " The Trial of Tompkins," to be preceded by the successful version of " Aurora Floyd.'' At the Haymarket there is to be a thorough change, Lord Dundreary having for a time retired to the provinces. Shakspere is to be in the ascendant, his comedy of " Much Ado About Nothing" being revived, for the purpose of introducing to a London public a new Beatrice in the person of Miss Louisa Angel, from Neweastle- on- Tyne, and a new hero in Miss Ellen Terry, who played with so much intelligence in the " Little Treasure ;" an apropos sketch, written by Stirling Coyne, is to follow, called " Buckstone at Home,'' introducing a panorama illustrative of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales's tour in the East, painted by Mr William Telbin and his son; and the entertainments are to be wound up with the farce of " Borrowing a Husband," Miss Maria Harris, from the Princess's, appearing for the first time. The 8t James's will produce a new burlesque extravaganza from the fertile pen of Mr William Brough, to be called " The Great Sensation Trial; or. Circumstantial Effie Deans," in which Miss Marie Wilton and Mr Rogers will make their first appearance. The Princess's will likewise produce a whimsical extravaganza, written by Mr Byron, and entitled " Beautiful Haidee; or, the Sea Nymph, and the Bailee Rovers;'' and a new comedietta called " Killing Time," from the bureau of Mr Morton, will introduce Mr George Vining to the habit,: ies of the theatre ; this gentleman for the future being asso- ciate! in the management with Mr Lindus. At the Lyceum the " Duke's Motto," being so successful, will continue its career; but at the Olympic we are to have a new classical burlesque founded on the story of Acis and Galatea. At the Strand, also, a new burlesque taken from the inexhaustible Arabian Nights, called " Ali Baba; or, the Thirty- nine Thieves,'' from the author being accustomed to taking one off, is to make us laugh with its absurdities, and to introduce Miss E. Weston to the audience. " The Trial of Effie Deans" is to evoke the sympathies as usual of Mr Boucicault's friends at the Westminster Theatre ; whilst various attractive novelties are to be presented at the Surrey, Victoria, Standard, and City of London theatres. At the Polytech- nic, Mr Pepper's lecture and Mr Lionel Brough's romaunt of " Cin- derella'' are to be heard nightly. Mr Yates adds to his " Invi- tation" " Twenty Minutes with a Spirit- rapping Medium;" and Mr and Mrs German Reed and Mr John Parry appear in a new entertainment, called " A Charming Cottage." Mr David Fisher is to make his debut as a monologue entertainer, in an entain- ment to be called " Facts and Fancies." Mr Sketchley will relate how Mrs Brown went to the play, and what she saw and did there. Mr Henri Drayton will give his new pictorial and musical entertainment, called " Federalsand Confederates." The Christy Minstrels will sing nightly, and above all Mrs Fanny Kemble will resume her Shaksperian readings. Cremorne, the Woolwich Gardens, Anerley, Rosherville, and Highbury will be open. All the music halls will be replete with novelties, and the Crystal Palace will offer its more quiet attractions for those who are weary of London sight- seeing. COURSING. COURSING FIXTURES FOR 1863. APRIL. PLACE. COUNTY. JUDGE. MEETING. Spiddal ( co Meath) .... Ireland Mr H. Walker .. 7 Monastereven Club.... Ireland MrR. Westropp.. 13,14 Limerick Club ( Knock- rue Open) Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 22, 23 OCTOBER. Ancaster Lincolnshire .... MrE. Spaftord .. 5 Market Weightn. ( Open) Yorkshire r& fol. days Brampton Cumberland 15,16 Wiltshire Champion ( Amesbury) Wilts Mr Warwick .. .. 19& fol. days Baldock Club Herts Mr Warwick .... 28, 29 NOVEMBER. CardlngtonClub Bedfordshire.... Mr Warwick .... 3 Mablethorpe Lincolnshire Mr E. Spafford.. 5 CoquetdaleClub Northumberland. Mr Warwick 10< fc fol. day Marham Norfolk li& foLdaya Hesketh Bank ( South- port) Lancashire Mr A. Bennett .. 14 Altcar Club Lancashire Mr Hay 18,19, 20 North Somercotes Lincolnshire.... Mr E. Spafford .. 24 Metropolitan Clubs ( Champion) Middlesex 24, 9. R West Herefordshire.... Herefordshire 26, 27, 28 DECEMBER. Bridekirk Cumberland .... Mr A. Dalzell Newmarket ( Open Champion) Cambridgeshire:. MrJ^ arwick .... l& fol. days Sudbury Derbyshire Mr WafWfck .... 8,9 Tattershall ( Open) .... Lincolnshire.... Mr E. Spafford.. a& fol. davs Kaldock Club ( Open) .. Herts Mr Warwick .... 16,17,18 ' Thorney ( Open) Cambridgeshire 29 FEBRUARY, 18C4. Cardington ( Open) .... Bedfordshire.... Mr Warwick .... 2 BaldockClub Herts Mr Warwick .... 10,11 MARCH. Coquetdale Club Northumberland lO& fol. days 1. 2 WORCESTER CLUB ( CR00ME) MEETING- MARCH 31. ( By the kind permission of the Right Hon the Earl of Coventry.) President: Sir E. A. H. Lechmere, Bart. Patrons : The Right Hon Earl Beauchamp; jfhe Right Hon the Earl of Coventry; the Right Hon Lord Sandys; Robert Berkeley; Wm. Berkeley, and Wm. Acton, Esqs. Field Steward: Mr Wm. Webb.' Judge: Mr Warwick Slipper: Mr Heritage. Honorary Secretary : Mr Geo. Finch. The COVENTRY STAKES ( Open), for all ages, at £ 3 3s each; the winner to receive £ 14, second £ 6. I. Mr Cheshyre ns b b Cerulia beat Mr Cross ns bk d Mickey Free ( 1) Mr Deighton's bk d Don Felix .. Mr Timinlns's bk w b Play a way Mr J. Partridge'sbkwbPerfect.. Mr S. WIUiams's w bd d Wizard Mr Delghton's r b Fairy Dream .. Mr A. Morrell ns r d Cannou II. Don Felix beat Cerulia I Pefect beat Fairy Dream III. Mr W. Deighton's bk dDon Felix, bv Regan out of Cricket, beat Mr J. Partrldge'j bkwb Perfect, by Regan out of Perfection, and won. The CROOME STAKES, for all ages, the property of members of the club, at £ 2 2s each; the winner to receive £ 10, second £ 4. I. MrE. WattonnsbkbPrimal h£, ot/ Mr J. Partridge's r b Flirt ( late Donna j- Deat j Protest) Mr Deighton's bk b Donna) Francesca f'' MrG. Grainger'sfb Glittering I Morn /•• Mr A. Morrell'sbkdGipsyKijig . Mr Thomas's bk d Sambo Mr E. Till's f d Oakball Mr T. Trow's bk d Topthorne II. Prima Donna beat Donna Fran- 1 Glittering Morn beat Gipsy King cesca ( i dr) III. Mr E. Watton ns bk b Prima Donna, by Regan out of Perfection, beat Mr G. Grainger's f b Glittering Morn, by Goorkah out of Bess, and won. The DOG SAPLING STAKES ( Open), No. 1, at £ 2 2s each; the winner to receive £ 5, second £ 2. I. Mr Faulkner's bk w Friar Bacon, by Felix out of Fractious ( Feb), beat Mr James's bk John O'Gauut, by Regan out of Glowworm ( Febj Mr J. Lelghton's bd Leapfrog, by Effort out of Bessie of the Vale, beat Mr White ns r by Effort out of Perfection ( Jan) II. Mr Faulkner's bk w Friar Bacon, by Felix out of Fractious and Mr J. Leighton's bd Leapfrog, by Effort out of Bessie of the Vale, divided. The DOG SAPLING STAKES ( Open), No 2, at £ 2 2s each; the winner to receive £ 5, second £ 2. I. Mr Weston ns f or r Upton, by Forester out of Gip ( April), beat Mr J. W. Bourne's rorf Brother Tham. bv Bitof Blaze— Golden Eye ( April) Mr James ns bk Gorse Bush, by Regan out of Glowworm ( Feb), beat Mr Cheshyre's bk Crown Prince, by Oakball out of Canezou ( April) Mr James ns bk Gorse Bush, by Regan out of Glowworm, beat Mr Wes- ton ns f or r Upton, by Forester out of Gip, and won. The DOG SAPLING STAKES ( Open), No. 3, at £ 2 2s each; the winner to receive £ 5, second £ 2. I. Mr Grainger's f Golden Heart, by Goorkah out of Finesse ( May), beat Mr Faulkner's r Filey, by Efl'ort out of Just Decision ( Mav) Mr Aston's r Active Jack, by Atlantic out of Alacrity ( May j, beat Mr R. Till's r The Dane, by Whistling Willie out of Fly ( May) Mr Grainger's f Golden Heart, by Goorkah out of Finesse, beat Mr Aston's r d Active Jack, by Atlantic out of Alacrity, and won. The BITCH SAPLING STAKES ( Open), No. 1, at £ 2 2a each: the win- ner to receive £ 5, second £ 2. I. Mr Faulkner's f w Flirtation, by Felix out of Fractious ( Feb), beat Mr S. Gunn's bk Grasshopper, by General Havelock out of Trump ( Jau) Mr White ns f or r Wayland, by Effort out of Perfection ( Jan), beat Mr Oake ns bd Off She Goes, by Canaradzo out of Playaway ( March) Mr White ns b f Wayland, by Effort ' out of Perfection, beat Mr Faulk- ^ v: ner's f w Flirtation, by Felix out of Fractious, and won. " The BITCH SAPLING STAKES ( Open), No. 2, at £ 2 2s each'; the win- ner to receive £ 6, second £ 2. I. Mr S. Gunn's r Glowworm, by General Havelock out of Trumps ( Jan), beat Mr Leighton's bd Lucy Weston by Efl'ort out of Bessie of the Vale ( April) ( 1) Mr White ns bk Persevere, by Effort out of Perfection ( Jan), beat Mr Deighton's f Donna Maria, by Woodman— Fairy Dream ( April) Mr S. Gund's r Glowworm, by General Havelock out of Trumps, beat Mr White ns bk Persevere, by Effort out of Perfection, and won. The BITCH SAPPLING STAKES~ 0pen) 7sfo. 37at'f2" 2s each"; the winner to receive £ 5, second £ 2. I. Mr E. Till ns r Tuberose, by Whistling Willie— Flv ( May), beat Mr Bourne's r or f Bonnie Gem, by Bit of Blaze— Golden Eye ( April) Mr T. Harris's bk, by Effort out of Jewess ( April), beat Mr Cheshy re's bk Crown Princess, by Oakball out of Cauezou ( April) Mr R. Till ns r Tuberose, by Whistling Willie out of Fly, declared the winner, Mr T. Harris's bk b, by Effort out of Jewess ( drawn). It was during the festivities which followed the success of the Worcestershire kennels at the Ashdown Park Spring Meeting of 1860, when Rosy Morn won the Craven Challenge Cup, Oakball the Ashdown Stakes, and Finesse the Uffington Stakes, that the Worcester Club was established, and since that period upwards of one hundred members have been enrolled, the club being limited to the county. Nothing can show more clearly the increasing estimation in which this meeting is held than the numerous ap- plicants for nominations, forty greyhounds being entered for one day's sport, but owing to the lateness of the season the trials could not be expected to be so good as they would have been a month earlier. With such fine ground, however, and under such no- ble patronage as that of the Earl of Coventry, the Worcester Club meetings cannot fail to maintain their popularity. The meet took place at the Boar's Head Inn, Severn Stoke, at ten a. m., from whence we proceeded to the Clifton Meadows, and began the day's sport with the Coventry Stakes. After an uiidecided, in which Mickey Free and Cerulia ran very indifferently, the latter gained the race up and first three points, when Mickey Free killed. Don Felix and Play- away: The latter showed pace from slips, but before reach- ing the hare was passed by Don Felix, who turned, and again led to the fence adjoining the Worcester- road, which Play- away got best over and led out of sight. Perfect and Wizard had a short slip in a small enclosure. Perfect displaying the most speed to the plantation. Fairy Dream was faster and more clever than Cannon, with a dodging hare, which threaded the fence, causing but an indifferent trial.— The Croome Stakes : Prima Donna and Flirt: During the race up Prima Donna led, but before reaching the hare she tripped, letting Flirt in front; the latter however could not maintain her forward posi- tion, Prima Donna taking the first turn, and again well placing Flirt, who wrenched twice and fell, and Prima Donna going en with her game, won well. Sambo and Donna Francesca : The hare running in a semicircle well placed the Donna, who, being tole- rably clever with her game, never allowed Sambo to participate in the course, the hare escaping in the spinney. Glittering Morn and Oakball: Pace has evidently left the latter, who was led by Glittering Morn, and afterwards cleverly beaten, the hare doubling back to the plantation, from which she was beaten. Top- thorne ran very scientifically, through which he got hollowly de- feated by Gipsy King.— The Dog Sapling Stakes ( No. 1) : In a cross slip John o' Gaunt showed most speed, but hanging at the fence, which Friar Bacon cleverly flew, he allowed the latter to score the two first points. John o' Gaunt then got in, but was again displaced by his opponent going clear by him ; they then ex- changed a go- by each, and John e' Gaunt began to tire, Friar Bacon gamely driving his hare to cover. Leapfrog was four lengths faster than his half brother, by Effort out of Per- fection, but both ran in determined and very promising style. Messrs Faulkner and Leighton being perfectly satisfied with the trials of their puppies, and not wishing to distress them, divided the stakes.— Gorse Bush, by Regan, showed superior pace over his opponents; and cleverly won the D< i> g Sapling Stakes ( No. 2).— The Sapling Stakes ( No. 3): Golden Heart and Filey: The former slightly favoured in the run up took the first two turns, Filey then getting best through the fence led several lengths and viciously wrenched his hare until he killed, which took place a shade t ® o soon for his chance. In a long slip The Dane led Active Lad two lengths, but the latter afterwards exhibited most cleverness. In the deciding course between Active Lad and Golden Heart, the former led three lengths, but was passed by Golden Heart, whe turned the hare four lengths in advance of his opponent, and won a short course decisively.— Bitch Sapling Stakes ( NaJ) : Grasshopper and Flirtation: The former went offthe i^^ wjeedy, but Flirtation ran smooth and more in the line of^^ ne, deservedly gaining the fiat. Wayland outpaced Off ShflHPi who pulled up at the fence. In the deciding course Flirtationwas the faster from slips, but fell, giving an easy victory to Wayland.— Bitch Sapling Stakes ( No. 2) : After an undecided Glowworm outpaced Lucy Weston, but failed to reach the hare before it escaped in the plantation near the Old Deer Park. Per- severe cleverly defeated Donna Maria, the latter being outpaced throughout. The deciding course took place in Cubs Moor Park. The hare running amongst some cattle, which knocked over Per- severe, and prevented her further contending with her opponent Glowworm.— Bitch Sapling Stakes ( No 3) : Tuberose was some lengths faster than Bonnie Gem; and after an undecided course Mr Harris's sapling, by Effort, gained the run up and two follow- ing points by favour, but during the time they were in my sight afterwards Crown Princess showed superiority.— The Coventry Stakes ( first ties): Cerulia much improved upon her running earlier in the day, and ran a good second to Don Felix, who, although possessed of a fair share of pace, is evidently not a stayer. In a hard course Perfect well beat Fairy Dream ; how- ever, it is only fair to state that the latter has but a few days been taken from suckling a litter of whelps.— The Croome Stakes: Prima Donna led Donna Francesca three lengths, scoring the first four points; she then let in the latter, who turned and wrenched twice ; Prima Donna then resolutely took possession of the hare, and finished with a determined kill. Glittering Morn and Gipsy King ran an undecided, after which the King was drawn.— The Coventry Stakes ( deciding course) : Perfect slightly led from slips, but Don Felix raced round her on the outer circle, gaining first turn ; Perfect killed. — The Croome Stakes ( deciding course) : To a hare beat from Stoke Coppice into Cubs Moor Park Prima Donna led Glit- tering Morn four lengths, and strongly wrenched her game until it escaped in the plantation. The club has to thank Lord Coventry for the liberality he displays in giving permission to the members to hold their meetings upon this beautiful estate. The field throughout the day was numerous, re- spectable, and very orderly, but owing to slight indisposi- tion we regretted being deprived of the company of that veteran courser Mr Webb, for many years a staunch sup- porter of the leash. Of the saplings whose running promised to remunerate their owners for rearing and training expenses, I noticed Leapfrog, Filey, Wayland, and Persevere, by Effort; Gorse Bush, by Regan ; and Friar Bacon, by Felix. Leapfrog is a powerful, promising sapling of the same colour ( brindled) as his dsm, Bessie of the Vale, a clever performer in her day. Of the Oxford kennel I prefer Filey; although not so successful as his companions, Friar Bacon and Flirtation, he will on a future ocoasion cause his spirited owner to be proud of such a son of Just Decision. Golden Heart, by Goorkah out of Finesse, the winner of No 3 Sapling Stakes for dogs, is a very small and compact dog, but I fear will never repay his owner for his keep over another season. Mr Warwick in his official capacity closed the season with the best wishes of all who ran under him, and Heri- tage, with one or two exceptions, as slipper got through his duties with his usual ability. A8HDO WN. Mr Hay has been elected judge by the Altcar Club for their meeting held on the 18th November and following days. Brampton Meeting will be held Oct 15 and NOETlbT UNION CLUB MEETING- MARCH 31 & APRIL 1. President: The Viscount Massereene. Stewards: Lord Lurgan, Lord Bective, Hon J. Skeffington, Lieut- Col L. Conyngham, Major Stuart, J. Cramsie, J. G. Winder, and M. Gage, Esqs. Judge: H. Walker, Esq. Slipper: H. Springall. Hon Sec: D. M'Klllop. The SAPLING STAKES. FOB BITCHES. I. Mr Cardwell's bk w Hibernia, by Sweeny Boy out of Myrtle ( Feb 26), beat Major Beresford's bk w Beatrice, by Ayrshire Laddie out of Kitty Cob ( Jan 23) Lord Lurgan's bk Lady Julia, by Rioter out of Little Grace ( Jan 15), beat Mr Dombey's r Duchess, by Big Ben out of a bitch by Regula- tor ( Feb) Major B. Stewart's w be Sumter, by Blue Hat out of Sibyl ( Jan 6), beat Mr Watson's bd Bessy, by Legar Hill out of Balaclava ( April) Mr W. S. Boyd's w bk BlackHeart, by Discord out of Mistletoe ( March), beat Dr Lane's bk w Ireland Yet, by Wizard out of Hilda ( March 7) Lady Julia beat Hibernia ( dr) Sumter beat Black Heart Major B. Stuart's w be Sumter, by Blue Hat out of Sibyl, beat Lord Lurgan's bk Lady Julia, by Rioter out of Little Grace, and won. Foa DOGS. I. Mr W. S. Boyd's w bk White Hat, by Discord out of Mistletoe ( March), beat Major B. Stuart's w f Semmes, by Blue Hat out of Sibyl ( Jan 6) Lord Lurgan's be Master Gelert, by Beacon out of Norah ( March), beat Dr Lane's f w Joyful Jessy, by Danger out of Misfortune ( Feb) Mr Cardwell's bk w Field Marshal, by Sweeny Boy out of Myrtle, ran a bye II. Field Marshal bt White Hat ( 1) | Master Gelert ran a bye III. Mr Cardwell's bk w Field Marshal, by Sweeny Boy out of Myrtle, beat Lord Lurgan's be Master Gelert, by Beacon out of Norah, and won. Major Stuart's w be Sunder beat Mr Cardwell's bk w Field Marshal for the Lurgan Cup. The NORTH UNION CUP. I. Mr Savage's bk d Star of the Evening, by Legar Hill out of Balaclava, beat Mr Macaulay's r d Lanercost, by Picton out of Tritonia Mr Cramsie's bd f d Caraetacus, by Hawk out of Erin, beat Major B. Stuart's bk t d Senator, by Napier out of Cygnet Lord Lurgan's bk w d Master Richard, by Hector out of Virago, beat Mr Barderi's bd d Dick Turpin, by Dandy out of Despised Mr Young's bk w b Rose, by Duke out of Ada, beat Mr Barden's bd d Daybreak, by Hawk out of Erin Lieut- Col L. Conyngham's bk t w b Cherry, by Tickler out of Cygnet, beat Mr Macaulay's r b Little Maid, by Picton out of Tritonia Mr Savage's be d Storekeeper, by LegarHill out of Balaclava, beat Lord Lurgan's f b Lady Portsea, by Portsea out of Widow Mr Young's r b Ijeonate, by Big Ben, out of Fly, beat Mr Barden's w b Derah, by Hawk out of Kitty Mr Macaulay's f w b Lavish, by Eton Boy out of Early Dawn, beat Mr Moorejfef w b Lightning, by Hawk out of Erin Carcfctacus beat Star of the I Storekeeper beat Cherry Evening Leonate beat Lavish Master Richard beat Rose J III. Master Richard beatCaractacus | Storekeeper beat Leonate IV. Mr Savage's be d Storekeeper, by Legar Hill out of Balaclava, beat Lord Lurgan's Master Richard, by Hector out of Virago, and won. The SAPLING STAKES. I. Mr W. S. Boyd's bk w b Merryheart, by Discord out of Mistletoe ( March) beat Mr W. S. Garnett's r b Gazania, by Effort out of Heiress ( April) Lord Lurgan's bk w b Lady Bertha, by Master Brabazon out of Lady Bella, beat Mr W. S. Garnett's r b Gillyflower, by Effort out of Heiress ( April) II. Lord Lurgan's bk w b Lady Bertha, by Master Brabazon out of Lady Bella, beat Mr W. S. Boyd's bk w b Merryheart, by Discord out of Mistletoe ( March), and won. The FERRARD STAKES. I. Mr Barden's Dick Turpin beat Mr Young's Rose Mr Barden's Dervouk .. Col Congnyham's Chorister Lord Lurgan's Lady Portsea .. Mr Savage's Star of the Evening Mr Macaulay's Little Maid .. Mr Dombey's Duchess Dervock beat Dick Turpin |' Lady Portsea beat Little Maid Mr Barden's Dervock beat Lord Lurgan's Lady Portsea, and won. This, the third meeting held in the park this season was quite successful, the noble proprietor, Lord Massereene, by his presence and assistance, adding very much to the pleasure of the meeting. We had some very good trials, a large and orderly attendance, and the weather was beautiful. BIGGAR ( OR UPPERWARD OF LANARKSHIRE) CLUB MEETING AT MAIDENCOATS- APRIL I. ( By the kind permission of the Right Hon the Earl of Home.) Stewards: J. Gordon, J. L. Ewing, and D. W. Brown, Esqs. Judge: Mr Warwick. Slipper: G. Tait. Hon Sec: E. J. Linasey, Esq. The BIGGAR CLUB CHAMPION COLLAR, for all ages, the property of members of the^ club; entry £ 1 10s. Mr Jardlne's r d Crerer, by Jeffrey out of Ladylike, beat Mr Blanshard's bd b Bobbing Down, by Canaradzo out. of Baffle Mr Ewing's r d Loadstar, by Eton Boy out of Early Dawn, beat Mr Jardine's f b Fair Helen, by Canaradzo out of Nelly Blyth Mr Jardlne's bk b Jessica, by Regan out of Cordelia, beat Mr Ewing's f d Laconic, by Leonard Lindsay out of Early Dawn Mr Hyslop's f w b Henrietta, by Canaradzo out of Mahago, beat Sir N. M. Lockhart's bd w d Larkhall, by Dowell out of Desperation Mr Ewing's be b Lady Yernon, by Land Steward out of Jacinth, beat Mr Gordon's bd b Good Intentions, by Gadfly out of Malpractice Mr Blanshard's bd d Bassoon, by Canaradzo out of Baffle, beat Mr D. W. Brown's r b Bramble, by Beacon out of Butterfly Mr D. W. Brown's bk d Birthright, by Sackcloth out of Winifred, beat Mr Gordon's bd Great Disaster, by Gadfly out of Malpractice Mr D. W. Brown's bk b Brosley, by Beacon out of Butterfly, beat Mr Gordon's w b Guest, by Bridgegroom out of Genealogist 1 Birthright beat Lady Vernon Brosley beat Bassoon III. ^ Jessica beat Brosley ( 3) Mr Jardine's r d Crerer, by Jeffrey out of Ladylike, and his bk b Jes- sica, by Regan out of Cordelia, divided. Crerer beat Loadstar Jessica beat Henrietta ( 3) Crerer beat Birthright We met at Stanmuir, and coursed Netherton and Maidencoats Hills. The day was beautifully fine; hares plentiful, but ran weak, and the attendance small. Crerer led Bobbing Down about a length on the inside, and turned, serving Mr Blanshard's bitch, who made next. Crerer then went up on the outside, brought his hare round, and killed. Loadstar led at a great pace, turned twice, and killed. Jessica and Laconic : The latter ran wide from slips, was led by Mr Jardine's pet, who raced up her hare with great fire. Henrietta was a trifle faster than Larkhall, drove her hare very prettily, turned, and killed. Lady Vernon ran very smart, put in her points very quickly, and cleverly defeated Good Intentions in a nice course. Bassoon and Bramble were slipped downhill to a large hare, which Bassoon picked up in brilliant form. Birthright had the major part of what I saw of his course. Brosley ran fast, turned lier hare twice, and put in Guest, who killed.— First ties : Crerer and Loadstar : An unsatisfactory trial, well won by Mr Ewing's dog, what I saw of the course, but I did not see the whole. Jessica and Henrietta had three undecideds, the last two of which might have been given to Jessica, who ex- hibited superior pace. In the fourth time of asking Tait effected a good slip up a fine slope. Jessica took a lead of three lengths, turned thrice in grand style, when the fawn shot out and killed. Birthright slightly led Lady Vernon out of my sight, and won a severe course, the greater part out of my view. Bassoon went round Brosley for first turn, but was counted out in a short, fast run course.— Second ties: Birthright, very stale after his gruelling with Lady Vernon, was led by Crerer, and easily defeated. Mr Jardine's " crack," unfortunately, after kil- ling his hare, got a fresh one, which took the steam out of him most completely. Jessica and Brosley ran four courses before Mr Warwick could award the palm— Brosley being a shade faster and Jessica a capital killer. In the final trial Jessica passed Mr Brown's bitch in the run up and turned; Brosley quickly made next, letting in Jessica on the inside, who killed, and considering it was her ninth course, to win three she ran very plucky and stout. Mr Jardine divided with Crerer and Jessica. Mr Warwick rode well to his dogs, and, on the whole, gave general satisfac- tion. Tait slipped very well. It was the first time I have seen him slip in public. He is a stout, active young fellow, a capital walker, and I have no doubt, with a little more practice, will be an excellent slipper. CALEDONIA. THE LATE SCOTTISH CHAMPION ( OPEN) MEETING- The details of the three first days' running naving been given in full last week, I now briefly add that of Friday. The meet took place at the Tower, on the Fockerton Barony, where from the side moor a number ' of good hares were driven, producing some fine trials for the deciding courses.— The Caledonian Champion Cup— Tirza and Duchess: The former evidently went stiff from the se- vere running the night previous; after leaving slips Duchess showed in front, and got first possession of the hare by four lengths, driving her across the road and through the next fence, down which she drove her a short distance and killed.— The Dou- glas Cup ( deciding course): Donald and Blooming Daisy: The former, favourite at 5 to 4, led three lengths, gaining first turn on the outside; the hare then ran circuitously in favour of Blooming Daisy, but when Pussy again broke away Donald drew past and scored the four following points, but making a wide turn again let in Blooming Daisy, who was fast obliterating her opponent's score, but killed in the fence a trifle too soon for success.— The Clyde Stakes ( deciding course)— Great Expectations and Pibroch: The former two lengths faster, and getting well on the line of the hare, scored several fine points down to the road, where Pibroch got in and turned again to Great Expectations, the latter driving his game throughsome railings, where he slightly hung; Pibroch then took the two following points, and the hare was immediately afterwards killed— I could not see by which dog.— The Forth Stakes ( deciding course)— Katie M'Pherson and Carrarando : The latter got three lengths best from slips, but did not improve his position until he got on to some fallows, where, being the stronger animal, he took the hare away with a lead of five lengths, and made a clever kill.— The Selling Stakes ( third ties)— Bedouin and Gaslight: Slightly by favour Bedouin gained first turn, and kept possession for several good points, bringing his game back to the stubble, where Gaslight got to work with a strong lead, which he kept until Bedouin again, seoond winded, drew up, took possession, turned twice, and killed, winning very de- cisively. Good Words very hollowly defeated Cricket. Deciding course— Good Words and Bedouin: The latter got first from slips, but Good Words drew past and led to the fence three lengths, when they went out of our view.— The Tower Stakes: Coodareena and Golf ran very evenly for some distance, until the hare bore round in favour of Cooda- reena, who afterwards won well. After an undecided, Bacchus outpaced Jefferson Davis, and Barrier was considerably faster than Gentian. Oscar led, but from a slight bend of the hare Brigadier shot past and led out of view, but I learned won a punishing trial very cleverly.— The Drumallyn Stakes: Calmaroon led two lengths to the fence, where she drew up, letting Bergamot pass her; the latter then working very closely, won well. From slips Meg o' Lows led Bracken two lengths before bringing the hare round; the latter drew past, but the hare immediately bent in favour of Meg, who got well placed, but allowing Bracken again to take the hare from her, she got a hollow beating. Blue Bell showed more pace than Sarah Sibbald, who fell when going out of my view. Dundee gained the two first turns from Jess o' Dunblane, who scored the following one. Dundee again bringing his hare round, Jess o' Dunblane killed.— The Tower Stakes ( first ties): Coodareena and Bacchus ran an undecided, but in their next spin Bacchus had no chance, being unsighted from slips, whilst Coodareena raced to her game and killed. After the pumping trial which Brigadier had had with Oscar he could not contend with Barrier. Deciding course: Coodareena out- paced Barrier four lengths, scoring the three first points ; Barrier then got in, but was almost immediately displaced by Cooda- reena, the latter again going to the front, and leading out of sight. — The Drumallyn Stakes ( first ties): After an undecided, Blue Bell very handsomely beat Bergarnot. Dundee and Bracken: The former led from slips, Bracken unsighted, but before the hare was brought round the latter drew past, turned, putting the hare to Dundee After an exchange of points Braeken went round Dundee for the next turn, and the latter began to be very merry, but killed before he had rubbed off his opponent's score. In the deciding course Bracken revenged himself for the defeat of his kennel companion, Bergamot, by Blue Bell, who never made a point in a good trial. Duchess, the winner of the Caledonian Cup, is a game animal, but not possessed^ of extraordinary speed ; her weight is 481b ; she is low, powerful, and very muscular; her first appearance in public this season was at, the Ardrossan Club ( Sharphill) Meeting, where she was beaten in her second course after an undecided by Reel o'Tulloch. At the Ridgway Club ( Lytham) she was put out after an undecided by Blackthorn, winner of the Clifton Cup of 16 dogs. At the late Waterloo Meeting Hopbine defeated her in the second ties, having herself previously beaten Mercury and Gipsy Queen. Tirza, the runner- up, was cleverer than anything in the stake, and fully bore out our opinion formed of her after witnessing her spin with Sea Foam at Waterloo. This is her first season, and she weighs but 491b. She is by Mariner out of Titmouse, consequently sister to Truth of Ashdown fame, but has a more racing appear- ance than the latter, and is exceedingly clever with her hare. At the Brougham and Whinfell Meeting she was beaten in her first course by Black Ball for the Whinfell Stakes, and at Waterloo was drawn in favour of Sea Foam after an undecided course, having previously beaten Rienzi. Donald, winner of the Douglas Cup, is by Johnny Armstrong out of Dora; he is a strong, muscular dog, and is possessed of very superior pace, leading all his opponents during the meeting. His running weight, we are assured, is only 521b, but in appearance he looks quite 601b. At the late Coquet- dale meeting he won the Crinoline Stakes, beating Little John, Bellingham ( now Tyrant), Unknown, and Calmaroona. At Brougham and Whinfell October meeting he divided the Whin- fell Stakes of 32 puppies with his kennel companion Heart of King, beating Merrirnac, Emotion. Yordas, andTamar. In the same month he won the De Soglin Purse, for 16 puppies, beating Tuscarora, Blackball, Fanny Bell, and Glaucer. The runner- up, Blooming Daisy, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, is a clever feitohj possessing goou thighs and haunches, and weighs 521b, but I think is not so fast as her . sister, Katie M'Pherson, who is of the same weight, and ran up for the Forth Stakes, having run IS courses in public, winning 11. Great Expectations, winner of the Clyde Stakes, by Canaradzo out of Guilty, weighing 591b, is the best puppy I have seen during the season by that sire. He was beaten in his first course by Union Jack for the Biggar St Leger, but distinguished himself at the Altcar Club meeting in November. In the Sefton Stakes he beat Bright Hope, Barons- court, Sealingwax, and Dundee, when he got a second hare and had a heartbreaking single- handed spin, which prevented his running farther in the stake, being put out by Glendower, the winner. Carrarando, the winner of the Forth Stakes, is also by Canaradzo; he is a fine racing dog, with ragged hips, and weighs 661b, and is of the same litter as The Bride of Lammermoor, Lucy Campbell, and Calmaroona. At the late Coquet dale meeting he won the Handicap Stakes, beat- ing Chief Justice, Bride, Gentle Annie, and The Stew- ard. At the same meeting, for the Coquetdale Cup of the value of 100 sovs, he defeated his sister, Lucy Campbell, but had to succumb to Mr Jardine's Innocence, by Judge out of Lady Annie. Patent had evidently been too much run. After his exhi- bition with Tirza, his easy defeat did not surprise me after taking into consideration his running at the Tredegar Park Meeting only the Thursday and Friday previously, when he won the St Pierre Stakes, beating Radzocana, Jester, and Peg Woffington; and then, without rest, travelled a distance of upwards of 380 miles to Lanark, which is too much to expect from any greyhound. Kingwater would not do his best when put out by Patent; he has now gone to the stud, and must become a fashionable sire. Kingwater was acknowledged by competent judges to be the fastest dog of his day. Drawn Sword, Be Quiet, Rosalind, and Tyrant also dis- played good running abilities. The meeting throughout was a decided success, under the united auspices of the Caledonian and Biggar Clubs, causing a glorieus wind- up of the season. The management and beating of the ground was under the direc- tion of Mr Amos, who with hisassistant keepers, the brothers Tate, kept the field in admirable order. Messrs Warwick and Raper displayed their usual abilities in their official duties. DIAM0R ( OPEN) MEETING- MARCH 26. Judge: H. Walker, Esq. Slipper: Mr Charles Springall. The BOWLTOWN STAKES. I. Mr Scott's be d Walter Scott beat Mr M'Cullagh's f b Cora Mr Barden's r d ltessurrexlt .. Mr Scott's be d Sir Kobert Mr Pollock's r d Bonfire .. Mr Devlin's bd d Nickey Mr Pollock's r b Bliss .. Mr Caulfield's be d Cicero ( 1) II. Walter Scott beat Bonfire | Resserruxit beat Bliss ( 1) III. Mr Scott's be d Walter Scott beat Mr Barden's r d Ressurrexit, and won. The CLONLESSON STAKES. I. Mr Newburne's f b Beeswing beat Mr Magee's be d Danger Mr Sillery's r b Dove .. Mr Magee's be d Don Mr Pollock ns w b Needle .. Mr Sillery's f b Crinoline Capt Rodon's r b Larkhill .. Mr Magee's f be d Blue Light Mr Caulfield's bk b Miss Chifney.. Mr Pollock's r d Brimstone II. Beeswing beat Dove I Miss Chifney ran a bye Larkhill beat Needle III. Miss Cliifney beat Beeswing | Larkhill ran a bye Capt Rodon's r b Larkhill beat Mr Caulfield's bk b Miss Cliifney ( 1), and won. The CONSOLATION STAKES. I. Mr Devlin's bd d Nickey beat Mr Bell's wrd Phoenix ( 1) Mr M'Cullagh's f b Cora .. Mr Scott's be d Sir Robert Mr Bell's r b Lizzie .. Mr Magee's be d Danger II. Cora beat Nickey | Lizzie ran a bye III. Mr M'Cullagh's f b Cora beat Mr Bell's r b Lizzie, and won. The above three stakes were well contested, and terminated the proceedings of the club for the season. Robert Battersby, Esq, the active and indefatigable secretary, procured fair trials for every one. It was mentioned at the meeting that a Grand Na- tional Open Champion Stake is to come off next March, on a scale approaching the Great Waterloo Meeting in England; every greyhound winning a course to get money; sixty- four grey- hounds, the entrance for each to be £ 12 10s. Mr Walker's deci- sions, as usual, met with approbation. MrC. Springall's slipping was excellent. LIMERICK CLUB ( CARRIGOGUNNELL) MEETING. MARCH 26. Stewards : Hon H. Massy, J. C. Cooper, T. Fosbery, G. Fitzmaurice, E. Curling, G. F. Wise, J. Spaight, and R. Hinde, Esqs. judge: R. Westropp. Slipper : H. Sprmgall. The LADIES' PRIZE. I. Mr Bourue's r d Ben Webster, by Portsea out ef Ma Fille, beat Mr Cur- ling's bk b Careless, by Standard Bearer out of Smart Mr Splnks's r b Sea Girl, by Seacombe out of Sea Flower, beat Mr G. F. Wise's bk b Whim, by Wild Irish Boy out of Wave Mr Fosbery's bk b Flounce, by Fireblast out of Polly, beat Mr Russell's r b Rustic, by Skyrocket out of Fudge Mr Fitzmaurice's bk w b Heather Bell, by Hawk out of Marionette, beat Mr Sherlock's r b Off She Gses, by Legar Hill out of Flight Mr Fosbery's bk d Fred, by Fireblast out of Polly, beat Mr Russell's bk d Reform Bill, by Bartleman out of Fancy Mr Hewson's f b Fawn, by Standnrd Bearer out of a Bugle bitch, beat Mr Fitzmaurice's bk d Othello, by Hawk out of Marionette II. Sea Girl beat Ben Webster I Fawn beat Fred Flounce beat Heather Bell ( 1) 111. Sea Girl beat Flounce ( 2) ^ Fawn ran a bye Mr Spinks's r b Sea Girl, by Seacombe out of Sea Flower, beat Mr Hew- son's 1 b Fawn, by Standard Bearer out of a Bugle bitch, and won, KILKENNY CLUB MEETING- MABCH 30. Stewards: The Marquis of Ormonde; Sir J. Power aud Sir H. Marsh, Barts; and H. Meredyth, T. Neville, and H. Blaekney, Esqs. J udge • li. Westrop, Esq. Slipper: T. Fitzgerald. A SWEEPSTAKES; the winner to receive £ 10 and Cup, second £ 5 third £ 2 10s. I. Mr O'Donnell's r d Samuel beat Mr Neville's bk d Fermanagh Mr Neville's b d Dublin liass .. Mr Murphy s r w d Spring Mr Butler's f b Miss Hopeful .. Mr Maher's w b b M uslin ( 1) Sir T. Butler's b w d Riot .. Mr Butler's b w d Little John Mr Murphy's Monitor .. ^^ Sir T. Butler's r b Rocip ( 1) Dublin Lass beat Samuel | Monitor ran a bye Riot beat Miss Hopeful Monitor beat Dublin Lass 1. IV. Riot ran a bye Mr Murphy's Monitor beat Sir T. Butler's b w d Riot, and won. THE REBE AND ROMPING GIRL CASE. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. Blakemere House, near Hereford, April 1, 1863, SIR: I shall feel obliged if you would give insertion to the fol- lowing additional correspondence between my solicitors and the solicitors of Mr Warner, relative to the charge made by the latter, that I ran Romping Girl instead of Rebe at the late Waterloo Meeting.— I am, sir, yours obediently, ( Signed) HENRY HAYWOOD. Hereford, March 23, 1863. SIR : Mr Henry Haywood has placed in our hands the copy of a letter written by you to Mr Bake, as the secretary of the Na- tional Club, in which you charge Mr Haywood with rtmning Romping Girl instead of Rebe at the late Waterloo Coursing Meeting. He has also handed us your letter to him of the 17th inst, in reply to one from him, requesting a withdrawal of the charge. The imputation upon Mr Haywood is that of a gross and disgraceful fraud, and it is one that you ought not to have made without first taking the trouble to satisfy yourself whether it was true or false. Mr flay wood does not at present ask you for the payment of any damages, but he has instructed us to apply to you for an explicit withdrawal of the charge, and for an apology for having made it. To enable you to satisfy yourself of the groundlessness of the charge, we will wait a week to give you an opportunity of making those inquiries which you ought to have made at first; but if, at the expiration of that time, we do not hear from you satisfactorily, we shall issue a writ against you.— We are, sir, yours obediently, ( Signed) BODENHAMS and JAMES, Mr Wm. Warner, gamekeeper, Altcar Hall, Altcar, Lancashire Ormskirk, March 27th, 1863. DEAR SIRS: Mr Warner has handed us your letter to him of 23d instant, and other correspondence, in reference to a statement by him that Mr Haywood ran Romping Girl instead of Rebe for the Waterloo Cup. We quite agree with you that Mr Warner ought not to have made any such imputation against Mr Hay- wood without first taking the trouble to satisfy himself whether it was true or false. Mr Warner now requests us to say, in reply to your letter, that he withdraws the statement referred to, with regret for having incautiously impugned Mr Haywood's character thereby. Mr Warner had no ill- feeling against Mr Haywood, and he is desirous of offering an apology to Mr Haywood, and he re- quests us to thank you for the courteous terms in which your letter to him was written.— We are, yours truly, ( Signed) WRIGHT AND PARE. Messrs Bodenhams and James, solicitors, Hereford. POLICE. EMBEZZLEMENT.— Robert Lucas, late station- master at Herne- hill, on the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway, has been com- mitted for trial from Lambeth for embezzling various sums of money, the property of the company. The prisoner, in his de- fence, deolared that he had expended the money on improving the house and place; but Mr Elliott told him that he must have known better, that he was not authorised to keep a portion of the moneys received by him daily for any such purpose. Besides, according to liis own showing, he had not paid half the money withheld, and for the embezzlement and falsifying the accounts he must go for trial. WIFE MUBDEB.— A man, named William Walter Stewart, a master mariner, has been committed for trial from the Thames court, for the murder of his wife, to whom he had only been mar- ried six weeks. It seemed they had both been constantly drunk ever since their marriage, and in a row while in bed the prisoner struck and kicked the wretched woman so violently that two of her ribs were broken, and she died in a few days from the injuries. FANCY RABBITS AND TOY TERRIERS.— The 27th half- yearly Birmingham show of fancy rabbits will be held on Easter Mon- day, April 6, and two following days. In connection with this club will be held a show of toy terriers, under 7lb weight, in the following classes, viz, First class, black and tan terriers ; second, English or any other sort; third, Scotch or Skye. Entrance 2s 6d each. First prize in each class £ 1 10s, second 15s. Entries to close on Thursday, April 2, before nine p. m., and to be made to Mr C. Burbidge, the Rose and Punchbowl, Steelhouse- lane, at whose house the show will be held. DESPERATE AFFRAY WITH POACHEBS IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. — On Friday evening, March 20, a desperate affray with poachers and keepers took place near Newstead Abbey, about eight miles from Nottingham. On the above named evening, about ten o'clock, four keepers were out watching on the Newstead Abbey estate ( the property of Mr W. Webb), when they saw a gang of poachers setting nets. The keepers endeavoured to capture some of the men, but the latter being armed with bludgeons and stones, resisted, and a fierce hand- to- hand fight took place. The poachers then retreated a short distance, and were followed by the keepers, who again attempted to take some of them prisoners. Another desperate conflict took place, and eventually the keepers unmuz- zled their dogs and let them fly at the poachers. The animals fastened on to two of the gang, named Thomas Gelsthorpe and John Hermitage, who were ultimately captured, and conveyed to the Basford police station. The prisoners, both of whom were severely bitten by the dogs, were taken before Lord Belper and the county bench of magistrates, at the Shire Hail, Nottingham, on Saturday morning, March 21, and remained till Wednesday, March 25, the keepers not being able to appear against them. This makes the seventh affray that has occurred in Notts in less than twelve months.— Manchester Examiner. MURDER IN IRELAND.— A brutal murder was committed on Sunday, March 29, within three miles of the town of Monaghan. The victim was a quiet, inoffensive man, named Greenan, who had been at service in the chapel, and who had his passage paid to go to America. The persons who murdered him are two brothers named O'Neill, with whom the unfortunate man Greenan had some dispute about the running made by dogs at a late coursing match. For this slight cause they met poor Greenan returning from his place of worship, and beat him— one, with the swingle- tree of a plough; the other, with a large boulder stone from a neighbouring quarry, till he was dead. The constabulary, by the latest accounts from Monaghan, had not suoceeded in arrest- ing the murderers. FIRE AT RICHMOND.— On Thursday morning, April 2, a fire broke out in the house of a Mr Terry, a harness maker, 8, Kew- road, Richmond, which was not extinguished until the premises and contents were destroyed, and several small lodging- houses adjoining were seriously damaged. SHARP s PATENT BBEECH- LOADING PISTOL.— With a view to adapt this simple and ingenious arm to the requirements of the traveller, the Messrs Tipping and Lawden of Birmingham have arranged a case of light and portable construction, containing two pistols, besides holster, waist belt, cartridges, pouch, and other requisites, at a price within the reach of most persons. One pistol is of the army regulation size, and it has excited great and deserved praise from the highest military authorities. The other- is adapted to the pocket, and both, from the peculiar revolving principle fixed in the hammer, known as Sharp's5 are perfect mar- vels of mechanical ingenuity^ BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 5, 1863. SUPPLEMENT TO BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. On SUNDAY NEXT, a GRATUITOUS SUP- PLEMENT will be published with " Bell's Life in London." THE NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING. SPORTING CHRONICLE. [ LATEST EDITION.] THE TURF. BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S. MONDAY, MARCH 30.— With such a heavy settling on hand as that of Northampton, there was comparatively little time to spare for anything else, and many of the subscribers had settled their accounts and quitted the Eoom before a single blow had been struck on forthcoming events. As the afternoon gradually wore on, however, and the crowd and pressure abated, the " inde- fatigables" again resumed operations. At first as little as 8 to 1 was taken about Attaman, and the same price, or nearly so, about Bedouin, for the Newmarket Handicap, while 10 to 1 was booked repeatedly about Lord Glasgow's Physalis colt. So great, how- ever, was the rush to get on the latter, who^ was reported to have had a most favourable trial with Makeshift and Beauvale, that half that price was snapped up at last, and 10 to 1 was thereon offered " bar one.'' The betting on the City and Suburban was only noteworthy for the steady support awarded to Oberon at 12 to 1 and Merry Maid at 20 to 1, and nothing was named in connection with the Metropolitan Stakes but Asteroid and Umpire. For the Chester Cup, Dunkeld retained the premiership at 12 to 1, and not more than 100 to 6 was forthcoming about Stradella; Buckstone, too, was in some request at 25 to 1. So steadily did Hospodar's adherents rally round him, that all the available " five to two's" were quickly taken, and 9 to 4 only was offered on the field at the close. Saccharometer, on the contrary— reported coughing— was so much under a cloud that 8 to 1 was laid against him. Rapid Rhone— like his stable companion, the Physalis colt— was in the ascendant to- day, and backed for " good money" at 10 to 1. Lord Clifden's position for the Derby was a variable one, for epening at offers of 13 to 2, a further demonstra- tion ensued, and an offer of 700 to 100 not being accepted, eight " fifties" were laid. His friends, however, subsequently came to the rescue, and after 7 to 1 had been repeatedly booked, he left off at 100 to 15 ( offered). 11 to 1 was taken once or twice about Hos- podar, while Saccharometer was friendless at three points more, and the last bet we saw booked about him was 1,500 to 100. Both Melrose and National Guard were freely supported at 20 to 1, and the latter price was the highest obtainable about the. Glenochty colt, who had been backed at 25 to 1 in the City during the morning for a " stake.'' At one time as little as 1,000 to 40 was taken about Rapid Rhone, but presently 1,000 to 35 was offered, and after 1,000 to 10 had been booked several times about his stable companion, the Physalis colt, the latter left off at 1,000 to 15, taken several times. THURSDAY, APP. IL 2.— Nothing whatever being " on" to- day te attract attention elsewhere, the muster this afternoon was un- commonly large for a Thursday; and although matters were for the most part conducted cautiously and quietly, a tolerable amount of business was transacted. The Physalis colt was in so much demand for the Newmarket Handicap that after 5 to 2 had been freely taken about him layers were for the most part com- pletely tired out; and Man at Arms, having superseded^ his stable companion Attaman, was backed at 7 to 1, and subsequently at 100 to 15, while the only other animal named in connection with this event was Colleen Rhue, about whom 10 to 1 was frequently booked. The wagering on the City and Suburban was very limited. Adventurer was " nibbled at" at 14 to 1, one or two in- vestments were made on Beachy Head at 25 to 1, andon Misfortune at 40 to 1. For the Two Thousand, Hospodar became a still warmer favourite, for 9 to 4 was all that could be obtained about him at the close, notwithstanding the circumstance that Saccha- rometer was in much better odour again, for although 7 to 1 was at first easily obtainable ab ® ut Lord Strathmore's colt, a point more was hardly forthcoming at last, and 7 to 4 was booked repeatedly about his getting a " situation.'' Blue Mantle was supported at 10 to 1, Rapid Rhone retired to 12 to 1 ( offered), and Melrose came— somewhat quietly and suddenly— to 100 to 8. For the Derby, 100 to 15 was offered on the field; and, after vain attempts to obtain a point or two more, 13 to 1 was booked about Saccha- rometer. Layers refused to advance anything over 100 to 6 about Carnival, and National Guard stood his ground firmly at 20 to 1. Rapid Rhone manifested symptoms of flowing backwards in favour of his stable companion, the Physalis colt, about whom 40 to 1 was once or twice accepted, while 1,000 to 30 was proffered against the former. The extreme outsiders invested on comprised Stockman, Golden Pledge, and Avondale, who were backed for various amounts at 100 to 1, while Early Purl evaporated'to the same price. e- VT. S. Dawson.. 5 to 1 ( tk) NEWMARKET HANDICAP. MONDAT. CbyY. Melbourne, dam by Game- boy— Pliysalis ... Man at Arms Dover Colleen Rhue; Drewitt Attaman Dover 10 to Bedouin Pryor 10 to Watchman Goodwin 14 to Paste W. Martin 100 to Cape Flyaway .... J. Scott 15 to ( tk) ( tk) ( tk) ( tk) ( tk) THURSDAY. 5 to 2 ( tk) 100 to 15 ( tk) 10 to l ( tk) CITY AND SUBURBAN. Oberon T. S. Dawson.. 12 to 1 ( tk) Adventurer J. Watson .... Merry Maid A. Taylor .... 20 to 1 ( tk) Catch ' em Alive.... W. Day 25 to 1 ( tk) Beachy Head Drewitt Buckenham W. Goater.... 40 to 1 ( tk) Misfortune W. Saunders.. METROPOLITAN STAKES. Asteroid G. Manning .. 15 to 1 ( tk) Umpire Pryor 16 to 1 ( tk) CHESTER CUP. Dunkeld W. Brewty .. 12 to 1 ( tk) Beradella T. Jennings .. 10) to 6 ( tk) Buckstoae M. Dawson 25 to 1 ( tk) TWO THOUSAND. Hospodar T. Jennings .. 9 to 4 ( off) Saccharometer Channel! 8 to 1 ( tk) Rapid Rhone T. S. Dawson.. 10 to 1 ( tk) Blue Mantle Harl » ) ck Melrose J. Scott DERBY. Lord Clifden E. Parr 100 to 15 ( off) Hospodar T. Jennings .. 11 to 1 ( off) Saccharometer Channell 15 to Carnival Godding 20 to Melrose J. Scott 20 to National Guard J. Watson ., Colt by Tadmor— 1 w T) av Glenochty .... / vv" 1Ja} "" Automaton Jos. Dawson Blue Mantle Harlock Rapid Rhone T. S. Dawson.. 1000 to 35 ( off) Dunkeld W. Brewty.... 40 to 1 ( tk) Taje Al. Taylor .... 40 to 1 ( off) C by Y. Melbourne,) dam by Game-}- T. S. Dawson.. 1000 to 15 ( tk) boy— Physalis,. j Baldwin H. Goater .... 1000 to 15 ( tk) Trojanus Wadlow 1000 to 15 ( tk) Avondale H. May 1000 to 10 ( tk) Stockman C. Peck........ 1000 to 10 ( tk) Golden Pledge ..... T. Osborne Early Purl J. Scott 14 to 1 ( tk) 25 to 1 ( tk) 40 to 1 ( tk) 9 to 4 ( off) 6 to 1 ( tk) 12 to 1 ( off) 10 to 1 ( tk) 100 to 8 ( tk) 100 to 15 ( off) 20 to 20 to 25 to 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 13 to 1 ( tk) 100 to 6 ( off) 20 to 1 ( tk) 20 to 1 ( tk) . 20 to 1 ( off) .1000 to 35 ( tk) . 33 to 1 ( off) 40 to 1 ( tk) .1000 to 10 ( tk) .1000 to 10 ( tk) .1000 to 10 ( tk) , 500 to 5 LATEST BETTING- SATURDAY. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. 3 to 6 to 8 to 10 to 100 to 1 agst Physalis colt( off') 1 Bedouin ( tk& off) 1 Colleen Rhue ( tk and off) CITY AND SUBURBAN. 8 to 1 agst Man atArms( off) 7 to 1 was taken about the latter " with a run" 1 agst Adventurer ( take 12 to 1) 7 Glenochty colt ( taken and off) METROPOLITAN STAKES. 10 to 1 agst Adventurer ( off) Two THOUSAND. 25 to 1 agst BeachyHead( t) 1000 to 30 Newchurch ( t) 50 to 1 Sawcutter ( tk) 5 to 2 agst Hospodar ( off) 5 to 1 Saccharometer ( t 11 to 1 Blue Mantle ( take 12 to 1) 12 to 1 Rapid Rhone ( tk and off) DERBY. 100 to 8 agst Brick ( tk & off) 100 to 7 Melrose ( tk1) 20 to 1 Physaliscolt( off 33 to 1 - ( tk & off ) 6 to 10 to 20 to 1000 to 1 agst LordClifden ( off 1 Saccharometer ( take 11 to 1) 1 Melrose ( off) 45 Glenochty ct( t) 25 to 1 agst Blue Mantle ( tk and off) 50 to 1 Jarnicoton ( tk) 1000 to 10 Stockman ( tk) 1000 to 10 — BrightCloud( t) LATEST BETTING AT MANCHESTER. ( BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) NEWMARKET HANDICAP. 5 to 2 agst The Physalis colt | 12 to 1 agst Colleen Rhue( tk) ( tk) 16 to 1 Canace ( tk) 6 to 1 Man at Arms ( t) | 16 to 1 Lapidist ( tk) Two THOUSAND. 2 to 1 agst Hospodar ( off) | 12 to 1 agst Melrose ( tk) 7 to 1 Saccharometer ( t | *** We have to thank our friend " Rocket" for a line on the Derby and a hint or two on the Newmarket Craven; but in the crowded state of our columns, and being already duly provided in this way, we are reluctant^ compelled to omit the letter. The assumed name of Mr Beadman has been registered. Kells ( county Meath) Races have been postponed to October. Mr J. Rich has purchased Measbam and Worcester, and they have arrived at Cleeve Hill Lodge, Cheltenham, to be trained. Died, on the 29tli ult, Mr Samuel Valentine, of Ludlow, for- merly well known on the Turf. As yet the stewards of Tara Hall Races ( county Meath) have been unable to get a course, Sparrowhawk ( late Colonel Towneley's) has been added to the list of geldings, and has been re- named The Reg'lar Dhu, Goldflnder has arrived at the Waterford Lodge Stables, Curragh, to be trained for his engagements. Sir C. Slingsby was erroneously returned last week as the rider of Wilford in the Billesdon Coplow Stakes at Croxton Park. The horse was ridden by " Mr Slingsby." Mr W. Thomas's chesnut filly bv Yellow Jack out of Kite, by Buzzard, 3 yrs, has been named Merry Widow, and has gone into R. Sly's stables, at Richard's Castle. WOLVERHAMPTON RACES.— We have to remind owners and trainers of horses that the Chillington Stakes, for two year olds, will close on Tuesday next, the 7th inst. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns FORFEIT LIST.— The forfeits of the following horses are paid :— Avongrove, Pigdon, Garibaldi, Beneventum, and Bryn Gwyn; the two latter should have been published as paid to qualify in the first Sheet Calendar. The claim against Timandra is withdrawn. VICTRESS.— The winner of the steeple chases at the late Lincoln Meeting has sailed from Hull, having been purchased by the Grand Duke of Nassau to run in a great steeple chase at Vienna in September. The race is for a sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, with 400 added, for horses of all countries, 12st each, over a distance of four miles. Lord Howth's Boxhill has arrived at L. Keegan's, of the Ffrench Furze House Stables, Curragh, to finish his preparation for his en- gagements at the coming Kildare Hunt Races. Several other horses have recently arrived, too, at the Curragh, at the different stables, for the same purpose. A first- rate meeting is expected there this year. With the above Meeting, which, owing to Easter, falls a fort-! night earlier than last year, the Session of the Turf may be said to be regularly opened. Many, of course, will give precedence in this respect te Northampton, but inasmuch as " The Parliament of the Turf" rarely, if ever, assembles prior to the Craven, we imagine the claims of Newmarket to be regarded as the Metro- polis of the racing world, and the place from whence its decrees are framed and given to the world, cannot be gainsaid. If the List for the ensuing week is not a strong one, the motion of Admiral Rous, relative to the Starting question, is of such vital importance to the Turf that it is incumbent on every member of the Jockey Club who can make it convenient to attend to do so, and if he cannot conscientiously agree with the resolution, to propose some measure which will meet the emergency of the case. So muck has beea written and said about Starters and Starting that the public must be as wearied of the subject as ourselves, and we only recur to it again, because it was apparent to every unprejudiced person that at Northampton the Crisis had arrived. It will be seen, therefore, in the course of the ensuing week, whether the Jockey Club will realise the hopes that are en- tertained of it as to being able to put an end to a mutiny, which is without a parallel in any sport, in which master and ser- vant are engaged. When the system of our mechanism of racing is first inspected by an intelligent foreigner, he is lost in admi- ration. Every point that he sees, whether as regards the mar- vellous correctness of the handicapping, the ingenious process of the telegraph, and the punctuality with which the horses are started in any race in which our great eight stone seven men are engaged, furnishes him with food for wonder. But what is his amazement to find, when he witnesses a handicap, the riders of which are chiefly composed of urchins, that all the advantages we have gained in this go- ahead age, are at once negatived by their audacity and disobedience. He may well exclaim to himself, what is the use of those rules that are published in the Racing Calendar, if they are to be set at nought by a parcel of ragged boys, accomplished in nought but the foulest language, which they in- dulge in to those who are set in authority over them ? To all alike, Peer and Commoner, Steward and Clerk of the Course, Starter or lessee, the stranger sees ttiem behave alike, and perceives the pleasure they evidently take in thwarting the instructions that are given them. Can he, therefore, be impressed with a very high opinion of our lawgivers, who have hitherto been incapable of grasping with such an evil? It is an old and trite saying that when matters come to the worst they generally mend; therefore perhaps, all things considered, from the proceedings of Wednesday in Lord Spencer's Plate much good may arise. But the question admits of not a moment's delay, and as the fines of £ 5 and £ 10 are cared for as little by popular light weights, as five shillings is at Bow- street by confirmed drunkards, suspension is the only perfect cure. By the term suspension, we do not mean being kept off a horse for a fortnight, but for such a period as six, nine, or twelve months, when, if a lad is under articles to a trainer, he will be made to find that strapping a horse and other stable work is not so pleasant a game as travelling from place to place, riding in public, and getting plenty of money put into his pockets. As the late Sir Robert Peel was con- stantly urging his party to register, so we would say with similar earnestness to the Stewards of the Jockey Club in dealing with these pests of racing.— Suspend ! suspend! suspend! But while we recommend this course of action, we would at the same time remark, it should not be adopted too hastily, for unjust punishments never produce a moral effect, the offender being, in these canting days of Jebb, instantly converted into a martyr. Let these investigations, therefore, be conducted with calmness, and not too much reliance placed in every instance © n the starter's evidence, as it might happen, as has been the case before, that the official has sought to disguise his own incompetency by his charge against the jockey ; and as the latter's livelihood is at stake, it behoves the utmost discrimination being employed before a sen- tence fraught with so much importance should be passed and carried into effect. That the young jockeys have had cause for their want of confidence in some starters our own columns only too truly testify. And we mention the circumstance because we would not be thought to bear too hardly upon so unrepresented a body. But at the same time it is very strange that our most esteemed jockeys, such as Rogers, Alfred Day, Fordham, Aldcroft, Wells, Goater, and Osborne, are never lined or complained of. Knowing what discipline is from their earliest years, they obey their orders as much as they expect those beneath them to comply with their own instructions. But not content with simply obeying the Starter, they have shown their anxiety to make matters pleasant at the starting post by remonstrating with the malcontents, and trying to bring them into something like order. But although their services have been appreciated and recognised bjr the authorities, they have been of no avail, and the evil remains worse than before, and is past all human endurance. Whether the motion of Admiral Rous will have a beneficial effect] time alone will disclose. But if a member of the Jockey Club would like to earn popularity, and become as great a benefactor to the Turf as the Admiral, let him submit a proposition to abolish all half- mile races, either at Newmarket or where the rules of the Club are enforced. Such a measure would be hailed as a boon by every owner, trainer, and jockey in the kingdom. For it is by these " short cuts" that more wrangling has been produced, more characters destroyed, more fortunes lost, and more horses' tempers upset, than by any other description of race in the Calendar. We may be thought to have over- coloured the picture, but if a Special Commission was issued to take evidence upon the point, we have not the slightest doubt of our assertions being sustained to the let- ter. In making these observations, we are actuated by no feelings of prejudice toward either class. The light weight jockey has hitherto proved as great a pest to the authorities of the Jockey Club as the ticket- of- leave to those at the Home Office. This is unanimously admitted; and as, on tlie public demand, a Special Commission was readily granted to discuss the one, let a similar Court of Inquiry be instituted with regard to the other. Among the noblemen and gentlemen of the Jockey Club are those who have served the highest offices of the state. To suppose they are incapable of grasping with the subject we are now discussing would be an insult we should be very sorry to offer them in our columns. But on behalf of the sporting world we implore them to undertake the task, and so earn the grateful thanks of the community at large. The Craven list, as we have before stated, is unusually weak, although there is no fear of short fields for the handicaps and plates, owing to the enormous number of horses in training on the Heath. The Handicap and the Three Year Old Biennial have also lost a great portion of their original attraction; the former by the overwhelming favouritism of Lord Glasgow's colt, and the latter by the withdrawal of Blue Mantle, whose first appearance this season, for many reasons, was looked forward to with considerable interest from the key he would furnish to the public running of last year! And if we remark that the Port and Claret promise much the same as they hare done of late years, we exemplify still more strongly the truth of our observations last week of haw few good horses are annually bred, and may proceed without further delay to record our impressions of the races to come, although from the now fashionable system of sending horses round the country without any intention of starting thein, the best calculations will of necessity be upset.. On Monday, passing over the miner events which close the night previous, the first race in the list is the Riddlesworth, a stake that once vied in importance with the Two Thousand, but again we are sorry to see reduced to a match between two moderate animals. We should doubt very much, however, if it furnishes a race, and conclude it will be walked over for by Scamander, as Thais, we have heard, is not in training. The Sweepstakes of 50 sovs, run over the Rowlev Mile, will be interesting alone from the peep it will give us into the merits of Mr Saxon's reputed Derby crack, Jerry; and as Water Kelpie has been out four times without winning, we must of necessity give the preference to the Lambourne colt. Of Crookshank we know nothing beyond his pedigree. From the Rowley Mile we shall have to proceed to the Ditch Mile for the Sweepstakes of 100 sovs each, which, if Oscar is as fit as he was at Liverpool, he ought to win easily. Returning again to the spot from whence we came, a Sweep- stakes of 50 sovs will have to be run off. The Beau and Avenger being almost certain absentees, and Dirt Cheap wrongly nomi- nated, the race will be reduced to a match between Fiancee and the Giraffe filly, in which case we must confer our affections on the former filly. The Sweepstakes of 25 sovs, T. Y. C., with seven subscribers, will give Fantastic and Livingston an opportunity for a second round, and although the latter may be served in some measure by the course not being so severe as at Northampton, we cannot see how the Whittlebury running is to be altered. Of the match between Exotic andBlackfriars we will not speak, for fear of misleading our readers, and as the interest in it is only confined to their owners, our silence is the less to be regarded. Tuesday is par excellence the show day of the meeting, and with the aid of the Newmarket Handicap and the Biennial for three year olds, a good day's sport may be reckoned upon. The Newmarket Handicap being first in importance shall have precedence given to it over the other events. When published in the Calendar the handicap was very well received, but few ima- gined that out of the forty- seven acceptances as little as 5 to 2 would be taken about one of them. The field, in conse- quence of what Lord Glasgow's feather- weighted colt has done in his trial with Beauvale and Makeshift, will, we fear have the effect of thinning the field very materially. And only a few owners who have horses on the spot, and others who have their animals well in, and go for the offchance of a mis- take being made in the trial, will like to face Makeshift at 5st 71b, which, we are assured on competent authority, is the form of the Young Melbourne colt. In putting down the following run- ners, we are guided, in some measure, by the doings in the mar- ket. Mr T. M'George's lot may, therefore, be anticipated to con- sist of Fairwater, 9st 31b; Cape Flyaway, 8st 101b; Paste, 8st 51b • Man at Arms, 8st 51b: Canwell, 7st51b; Bedouin, 6st 71b; Lapi- dist, 6st 51b; Amazonian, 6st; Fantail, 5st 81b; Colleen Rhue, 5st 71b; King of Italy, 5st 71b; Young Melbourne colt, 5st 71b. This is but a small collection, it must be admitted, but if the favourite is as good as represented, and the gentleman by whom he was tried is not likely to make any great mistake, the owners that have paid, or mean to pay forfeit, are to be commended for their sagacity, for Makeshift, at 5st 71b, would, in the current phraseology, " walk in.'' Therefore, we can scarcely put faith in any other. " The glorious uncertainty," however, on which the bookmaker so strongly relies in the pursuit of his system compels us to look through the running of the others, although with no hope of finding the winner among them. Fairwater al- ways shines respectably in a race that is run to suit her, but there were such a quantity in the field behind her at Northampton that her winning there does not in- spire us with any additional confidence now. At the first glance, Cape Flyaway would take the eye; but Lord Glasgow has no doubt got his measure, through Makeshift, and, therefore, we must put the Cape on one side. Paste is another that, in the absence of the Crack, would read like having an excellent chance ; but as if the pair ran in a match, the young one, in all probability, would be both the favourite and the winner, so now we think he is sure to beat the mare. Man at Arms we were all assured could have won the Northamptonshire in a trot. And had his owner saved him for this event, and not purchased the 71b penalty at the expense of the St Liz, he would have been very busy at the finish. Now he looks to have been dismissed from parade. Canwell is a second edition of Argonaut, who would never be fancied. Bedouin was one of the gamest three year olds out last year, and from his owner not letting him stand for the Northamptonshire Stakes, in which he was equally well treated, we conclude he prefers him for this race, and if he is as good in public as he is represented to be in private, he may prove the sheet- anchor of the fielders. Magnum Bonum does not improve with age, and Colleen Rhue's performances being confined to Ireland, we are incapable of estimating them so much as if they had been under our observation. Still her two victories on the Curragh are certainly creditable to herself and to Gemma di Vergy, for they were achieved within twenty- four hours, and the fate » f Gemma as a sire will be much influenced by the figure the Colleen cuts here. Her party, moreover, are so clever, they would never risk a defeat at Newmarket if they could help it; and as neither Amazonian nor Fantail are first- class, and the Irish horses last season were the best lot known for years, we must take for granted what we learn of her. If Lord Glasgow is destined to be defeated for this Handicap, it will only be accomplished by Colleen Rhue or Bedouin. The Newmarket Biennial, from its pecuniary value, ought to draw a better field than there is as yet any symptoms of its fur- nishing; and as the two most important performers of last year, viz, Blue Mantle and Saccharometer, will both be absentees, its influence on the Derby is likely to be inconsiderable. Among the starters we imagine will be found the names of Water Kelpie, Turcos, The West Wind, Curie, Falcon, Singapore, The Gunner, Newsmonger, Taje, Escape, Jarnicoton, Pratique, and Onesander. The form of these is most moderate, as a reference to the Calen- dar will disclose; but we are induced to think the battle will be fought out by Jarnicoton and Taje, our greatest partiality being for the former. The Tuesday's Riddlesworth will be walked over for by Paris, The Free Handicap for this afternoon has seven acceptances, and Vigil and Maid of Honour seem to us to have the best of the weights. The Sweepstakes of 100 sovs for three year old fillies has been well patronised. From the dark division we should be inclined to stand on West Wind; and from those that we have seen in public, we unhesitatingly like Cassidia best. The Sale Stakes is always an interesting race to breeders, and on this occasion it is endowed with particular interest, for in all probability Dunkeld and Cachuca will meet. Each claims the same allowance, and each is possessed of fair staying properties. We own, however, to be prejudiced in favour of the filly. Of the four animals engaged in the Sweepstakes of 50 sovs, D. M., the two provincials are not likely to show, and the race will therefore rest between Canace and Cerintha, and in the latter we shall look for the winner. Wednesday is invariably a thin day, in consequence of the Jockey Club Meeting requiring the adoption of the early closing movement; but the Derby Trial Stake has strengthened its list very much. The Column entry presents a painful contrast to many that are recorded, and the issue in many respects wi'l be governed by the running in the early portion of the week. We are disposed, however, to trust Sir Richard Bulkeley's nomination in preference to any other. For the Sweepstakes of 50 sovs, R. M., Oscar has the best public claims, and as such we recognise them. A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs, T. Y. C., hasten fillies booked to it, and, after Bohemia's wretched exhibition at Liverpool, we must again vote in favour of Cassidia. The Derby Trial Stakes will be the most interesting feature of the card, as Buckstone and Stradella, both so fancied for the Chester Cup, will measure their strength. The terms at which they run are almost like those on which they are handicapped at Chester. High as is our opinion of Buckstone, we must see be- fore we believe him incapable of giving Stradella such a quantity of weight. Next to this pair Dunkeld would be the most formidable. In the last Sweepstakes on the card Hesper's speed is so great that we imagine he can afford to dispense with his selling allowance. The Free Handicap on this occasion will be run over the last half of the Rowley Mile, and we imagine we shall find the winner in Nebula. On Thursday there are no less than nine issues to be tried, com- mencing with the Aske Produce, for which Flying Fish is gene- rally anticipated to walk over. The Four Year Old Biennial has such a miserable lot of horses left to contend for it, we are compelled to look to Welcome or Harlequin for the winner. The Clartt may result in a match between Buckstone and Zet- land, and if this was the case it would provoke a great deal of speculation, but under any circumstances we conceive Buckstone will be found invincible. In the Sweepstakes of 50 sovs, T. Y. C., there is nothing to beat Lord Stamford's nomination; and in the Sweepstakes that stands next to it his colours are equally formidable. The last engage- ment in the sheet is a Sweepstakes between Midnight Mass and Queen of the Vale, but as so little is got by running, it will in all probability be compromised. To the Free Handicap on the T. Y. C. there are no less than nine " contents," and we fancy we shall get home if we name Birdhill or Camperdown as the winner, the latter for choice. On Friday, the Port would be as exciting as the Claret if Stradella was to meet The Marquis in the same way as Zetland accepted the challenge of Buckstone. Still qjir faith in the St Leger winner is undiminished, especially as he is reported to have done so well throughout the wimer. In the Bennington 8takes, if Woldga comes out we shall give him credit for being good enough to win ; and the Sweepstakes of 25 sovs, T. Y. C., we shall award to Cerintha, although Old Orange Girl may make her gallop. The Sweepstakes of 100 sovs, D. M., will most probably be a matter of compromise. THE ATHERSTONE CASE. Having received numerous inquiries lately as to whether this horse was really entered and duly entitled to start for the Shrop- shire Handicap and Hawkstone Cup at the late Shrewsbury Spring Meeting, we subjoin a communication on the subject from Mr John Frail, the Clerk of the Course. We have since submitted the case to Admiral Rous, and append his decision. " TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. " Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury, March 29, 1863. " DEAR SIR : Atherstone was entered in a nomination ' with- out the knowledge of his owner,' who was informed of this, and that unless he declared to accept by twelve o'clock on the proper day to Messrs Weatherby, his horse would be struck out of the Shropshire. Messrs Weatherby were also informed of this. Mr Astley did not accept to Messrs Weatherby, but telegraphed to me at three o'clock on the day to leave the horse in that race. He a p. peared amongst the acceptances in consequence of a blunder of ours in writing to Messrs Weatherby on the acceptance day to let him remain. This was our mistake, and of course I had to pay the £ 10 for his stake. On representing these facts to Mr Astley, he thought it would not be honorable to run. These re- marks apply to the Shropshire Handicap only. In the Hawk- stone Cup ( 10 each, 5ft) there was no acceptance, and he was scratched for that at five o'clock p . m. the day before the race.— Yours, & c, " JOHN FRAIL. P. S. " You will draw your own conclusions as to bets from these facts ; and I am sorry that I was not at home when the letter was written to the Messrs Weatherby desiring that the horse might be left in.'' The following is Admiral Rous's decision on the matter :— TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. " Newmarket, April 1, 1863. " SIR: AS Mr Astley's horse, Atherstone, was named for the Shrewsbury Stake without his cognizance, it was imperative that his sanction and acceptance should be received before twelve o'clock on the day appointed, in default of which Atherstone was illegally added to the list of acceptances. Mr Frail admits that this cir. cumstance was owing to a mistake; the horse, therefore, not being duly qualified to receive the stakes if he had started and come in first, all bets are null and void, because ' you cannot win if you cannot lose.' " H. I. Rous." MEETING OF THE JOCKEY CLUB. The annual general meeting of the Jockey Club will be held at the Rooms, Newmarket, on Wednesday in the Craven Meeting. The accounts for the year ending December 31, 1862, will be presented, and anew steward appointed in the place of the Earl of Portsmouth, who retires by rotation. A member of the Bentinck Fund Committee will also be ap- pointed in the place of Mr Payne, who retires by rotation. There will be a ballot for the Jockey Club. Candidate, Lord Bateman ; proposed by Admiral Rous and Mr Payne. C. WEATHERBY, Keeper of the Match Book. NOTICES OF MOTION. Lord Portsmouth, when he presents the accounts for the past year, will move " That, the annual subscription for members of the Jockey Club be raised to 10 guineas, in order that the cus tomary subscriptions to stands, new rooms, & c, may be dispensed with from members of the Jockey Club." Admiral Rous— That the first paragraph of Rule 42 be altered, and stand as follows :—" The starter has authority to order the jockeys to draw up in a line as far beyond the starting post as he may think necessary, and any jockey disobeying the orders of the starter, or taking any unfair advantage, shall be punished by fine or suspension, according to the nature and degree of his offence, at the discretion of the stewards." STUD NEWS. At the Royal Paddocks, Hampton Court, on the 27th ult, Her Majesty's chesnut mare by Sir Hercules ( Iodine's dam), a chesnut filly by St Albans; on the 30th ult, Her Majesty's bay mare Vol- ley, a bay colt by St Albans ( since dead); on the 31st ult, Lord Ailesbury's brown mare Cantine, a bay filly by St Albans. At Beston, on the 17th ult, Lady Gertrude, a filly by Dagobert, and has been put to Augur. At Middle Park, Eltham, on the 28th ult. Butterfly, a filly to Wild Dayrell; and Fanfaronade, a colt to Marsyas. At the Stud Farm, Theobald's Park, The Doe ( late Constance), by Loup Garou, has arrived to Diophantus. At Newmarket, on the 27th ult, Mr Alexander's Repentance, a colt by Prime Minister, and will be put to Thunderbolt. At Radcliffe Race Course, the following mares have arrived to be put to Sir Colin:— Mr Whitrworth's mare by Blight out of Lady Sarah ( barren to Knight of Kars), Mr Park's filly by Grimston out of Thalia, and Mr Redhead's Lazy Lass. At Catterick Bridge, the following mares have arrived to The Cure:— Mr Newton's Margaret of Anjou ( Livingstone's dam), with a colt, by Lambton; Mr Hewett's Acorn, in foal to Lord of the Isles; Mr J. Osborne's Game Pullet, barren. At Mamhead, on the 25th ult, Sir Lydston Newman's mare Hurry Scurry, by Pantaloon ( dam of Precursor, Camperdown, & c), a filly by Gemma di Vergy, and will be put to him again; on the 26th ult, Sir Lydston Newman's mare Needle, by Camel ( dam of The Speaker, & c), a filly by Blackthorn, and will be put to Gemma di Vergy. At Barnet 8tud Farm, on the 17th Feb, Aspire, by Pyrrhus the First, a brown or black filly by The Knight of Gwynne, and will be put to him again; on the 9th ult, Rosy Morn, by Chanticleer, a bay filly by Defiance, and will be put to The Knight of Gwynne. The following mares have arrived to Defiance : Sister to Smoke; Lady Ralph, by Gladiator; Ladylike, by Magnes; and Colling- wood mare out of Dirt Cheap's dam. At Greenane, Tipperary, Mr Mansergh's chesnut mare by Wel- come, dam by King William, a colt by Zouave, and has been put to Royal Oak Day ( own brother to First Lord). The following mares'have also arrived:— Mr J. Doyle's chesnut mare Lamienne ( Ruben's dam), by Birdcatcher out of St Leger's dam; Mr P. O. Ellard's bay mare Mary Adelaide, by Oxonian out of Mouse; Mr St George Mansergh's chesnut mare by Hunting Horn out of Ruben's dam. At the Rawcliffe Stud Farm, Polish, a bay colt by Knieht of Kars: Doralice, a chesnut colt to St Albans; Charity, a filly to Newminster. Mares to Newminster: Charity, Muscovite's dam, Ruth, and Meteora. To Leamington: Sister of Mercy, Mountain Doe, Nelly, Easby, and Princess Beatrice. To Underhand: Bas- quine ( sister to Fazzoletto), and Star of India. To Y. Melbourne: Queen of the East, and Snowdrop. At Spye Park, Chippenham, the following mares have arrived to be put to Drogheda:— Mr T. Parr's Constance ( Moose's dam), and Nerio, with a filly at foot by Cannobie; Mr Warman's chesnut mare by Jack Tar; Mr Portman's bay mare; Mr J. Clark's The Hind, by Venison; Mr W. Day's Parchment and Limeflower; also Crown Jewel, with a bay filly by Drogheda. To St^ of the West: Nativity, and Mr N. Wentworth's chesnut mar by Melbourne, has a colt by Lupellus, and will be pi Dayrell, to whom Rio has also been sent. At Dean's Hill, near Stafford, the following are the a< arrivals:— To Chevalier d'Industrie: Mr Blake's Abbess ( sister to The Nigger, Ebony, & c), by Robert de Gorham ; and Mr Eyke's Cicatrix ( the dam of Nosegay, & c). with a filly to Plum Pudding: To Plum Pudding: Mr Halford's mare by Touchstone out of Lady Sarah, in foal to Ethelbert; and Mr Fonlkes's Valve ( the dam of Vigil), by Rochester, with a colt by Plum Pudding, whose foals are very promising, and bear a great resemblance to old Sweetmeat's stock. On the 30th ult, Mr Adkins's Chaperon ( the dam of Airdale), a bay colt by Stolzenfels; she will be put to Chevalier d'Industrie. At Owrnby Paddocks, the following mares have arrived to be put to Lambton:— The Earl of Yarborough's Corona's dam, with a colt by The Cure; and Young Priam mare, with a colt by Lord Fauconberg; Mr F. Iles's Lord Durham's dam. with a filly by The Cure; Mr W. E. Hob? o: « ' s Claribel, with a colt by Lord Fauconberg; Blight, with a colt by Claret; and Miss Fit, with a filly by O'rest; Mr Skelton's Newminster mare, maiden ; Mr God- frey's Alcona, maiden ; Zenobia ( Aurelian's dam), with a colt by The Cure; Mr Capp's Radiance, with a colt by Snowden Dunhill; and three mares from Sir R. Sheffield. To Magnum: Capt Skip- worth's Tutelina, with a colt by Lord Fauconberg; Sontag, cast a foal to Lord Fauconberg; and Rebecca, with a filly by Lord Fauconberg; Mr Marris's Sister to Christabello, with a colt by Lord Fauconberg; Mr Marshall's Orphan mare, maiden; Mr God- frey's Norma, with a filly by Lord Fauconberg; Mr Dowson's Mrs Brown, by Voltigeur, maiden; Mr M. Clark's Cherokee, maiden; Mr Frankishe's Half Caste's dam, barren; Mr F, Iles's Accident's dam, with a filly by The Cure. FRENCH.— At Dangu, Mr Blenkiron's Frolic, a filly by The Flying Dutchman. Harry Hall has just returned from Whitewall, where he has been at work on a large picture of The Marquis for a Somersetshire supporter of the stable; and with portraits of Mr Scott, Perren, Peart, Wm. Boyce, and the lad introduced. In fact, it is " Scott's lot'' on very good terms with themselves. Hurricane, Biondella, and Sawcutter are also amongst the same artist's more recent orders. THE RACING WORLD ON THE WEDDING DAY.— On the wedding day, the attachment of the racing world was not less con- spicuously manifested than that of any other class. Mr Topham came out in great force at Aintree, and every jockey was provided with a rosette, as well as every official. At Maiton there were grand doings also. John Scott came down to breakfast with a favour in his coat, and every lad in his employ was similarly decorated. Mr Peart got up a procession worthy of E. T. Smith: and the racing metropolis of the North never before witnessed such a gala. Newmarket was not behind its rival in the North in its celebration of the happy event; and even the iron laws of the Jockey Club were for once relaxed, and twenty- four hours allowed for making entries for several minor handicaps. This we consider te be the greatest concession to public opinion, and the purest exhibition of loyalty that we have heard of in connection with the royal nuptials; and as such we have pleasure in placing it on record.— Hatty's Magazine. Horses marked * are in the Derby, f in the Oaks, J in the Leger. CARDIFF MEETING. Stewards: J. Bird, Mayor of Cardiff; W. W. Lewis, and C, H. Williams, Esqs. Starter : Mr Williams. Hon Sec : Mr W. R. Harvey. Judge : Mr Pride. No local misfortune seems to have been felt more keenly than the discontinuance of flat races at Cardiff after the autumn of 1860. The stoppage, if we mistake not, arose from taxing too heavily the kindness of a gentleman long taking a pride in pro- moting the amusement of his fellow townsmen, and who even then would have willingly remained in office had some one volun- teered to share with him the responsibility. In the two succeeding years steeple chases were next tried at Whitechurch, but so far from the town that virtually they were abandoned also. Whilst in this fix a month or two ago the matter was taken up by Wyndham Lewis, Esq, who, in conjunction with the Mayor ( John Bird, Esq) and one or two other lead- ing municipal authorities, resolved upon not only reviving the races on the old course at Ely, but to vary them with a bit of jumping, for which nothing could be more suitable than the nice ring of country presented from the Stand, including a natural brook and some two dozen fences. Little, however, can be said of the sport over it, which indeed is no wonder con- sidering the number of small meetings that just now crowd the list in all parts of the kingdom. In short, the spirit of the thing was mostly confined to home breds and local talent, and so far yielded pretty general satisfaction. Pift' Paff, giving weight to Longford and Biscuit, had both safe from start to finish for the Cardiff Open Chase; and the same may be said of The Unprotected Female, who, fit as ever to run for her life ( they were about destroying her some twelve months back), gamely pulled off the Fairwater Handicap, though the merriest spin of the day was afforded in the Hunters' Stakes, which must have gone to Safeguard but for being knocked out at the conclu- sion in more than one cannon with Crab, the winner. A Pony Race, contested by half- a- dozen, was won in hollow style, after three heats, by a rough- looking mare called Jenny, well ridden by Tommy Cosslett, of Newport, The Dart, by a mere fluke, having been credited with the first heat. The second day was principally devoted to performers on the fiat, for which, in two events, but just the number required to get the added cash faced the starter. In the Prince of Wales Handicap odds on Sweet William were cleverly upset by Zingari, to the great surprise of the latter's stable, which followed up its luck by also carrying off the Hurdle Race with Butterfly. The " Hack" Handicap introduced a couple a shade or two better than that common class of animals, namely, a filly by Yellow Jack, now named Merry Widow, running quite raw to- day, and Deception, a fast, good- looking rv, are, who won both heats in a canter. The latter, it may be as well to mention, was purchased at Tattersall's a few weeks ago by the present owner, a veterinary surgeon at Cardiff, for 10 sovs, and has since received from him her name. The owner and rider, whose success was loudly cheered, will also be recognised as having, while attached to the Turkish contingent in the Crimea, piloted Tomboy, the winner of the Eleven Stone Seven Steeple Chase at Scutari, be- sides subsequently landing another " first" on Capt Ellis's pony. The sports terminated with the Volunteer Cup, in which Safeguard had his revenge on The Crab, whose owner, by the bye, is one of the " right sort," and esteemed for his liberality in con- tributing to sport at this his native place. Before proceeding to a detail of the racing, it should be recorded that the gathering sus- tained the fame of the Principality in well- served ordinaries and post prandial accompaniments, that at the Cardiff' Anns being presided over by W. W. Lewis, Esq, supported right and left by J. Maund, Esq ( late High Sheriff of Brecon) ; J. P. Brooker, Esq, ot Green Hill; W. R. H. Powell, Esq, of Maesgwynne; F. Gwynne, Esq, of Bryn Glas; J. Samuel, Esq, of Glamorgan, and other notables. A number of complimentary toasts were received with due honours, a well- merited tribute being likewise paid by the chairman to the exertions of the hon secretary, Mr Harvey, who, however, in replying, insisted on dividing the honours with that fine old worker at these meetings, Mr Alderman Pride. A large party of gentlemen were also feasted each evening at that admirably conducted establishment, the Angel Hotel, all, in fact, going ofi' merry as merry could be, and harmonising with splendid weather, whicli set off' to advantage the picturesque scenery en- circling the course. TUESDAY, MARCH 31.— The CARDIFF OPEN HANDICAP of 10SOV each, h ft, with 80 added; winners 71b extra; about three miles; 11 subs, 3 of whom pay forfeit. Mr Adams's b g 1' ilf Paff, by The Hero, aged, lust ulb G. Holman 1 Lord Coventry's b g Longford, lost 21b G. Stevens 2 Mr W. it. H. Puweit's ch g Biscuit, aged, 8at 121b ( carried 8st13lb) Nightingall 0 Betting : 6 to 4 on Piff" Paff', who, after cutting out the work over the four opening leaps, had to be pulled up to avoid running out to the left at the fifth, approached by a short and awkward curve. This gave a commanding lead to Longford, who carried on the running until again repassed by the favourite at about a mile, the latter tnence having a dozen lengths the best of Lord Coventry's horse, as far in advance of Biscuit. Soon alter commencing trie second round Longford, dropping his hind legs into a drain, let up the light weight, who, however, from the succeeding fence re- figured in the extreme rear, having from the outset " tipped" most of his jumps, and defied the ingenuity of his rider to keep him at the legitimate leaping game. The animal, in fact, had only done " banking" in his own country, and though pulled up useless to- day three quarters of a mile from the finish, will doubt- less be yet heard ot to advantage when better acquainted with the business for^ he first time now set before him. The stoppage of Longford, while enabling Biscuit to mend his position, on the other hand increased the lead of Pift Paff', whose pilot eventually steadying him round the last turn, brought Longford within two or three lengths at the straight course, from whence Stevens made the most of a slow goer, but never get up, and was defeated in a canter by three lengths. The HUNTERS' HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, 1 ft, with 30 added; gentlemen riders, those having ridden winners 51b extra; pro- lessionals 7lb extra ; about three miles ; 13 subs, 3 of whom pay forfeit. Mr W. Thomas's The Crab, by Greatheart, 5 yrs, lOstrib ( Including 71b extra) ( carried lost S, b) Jan- is 1 MrJ. B. Jones's Safeguard, aged, list Owner 2 Mr T. Pritchard's Bald Coot, aged, 9st 71b ^ carried lOst 41b) Mr Holland 3 Capt Ballard's Bachelor, aged, list l21b( inc 51b ex). Mr, James 0 Mr C. H. Williams's Blue Ribbon, aged, 12st ( carried 12st lib) Mr Merton 0 Mr Watkins's Harold, aged, 12st 71b ( inc 71b ex) .. Strudwick 0 Mr E. Hibburd'sSamWeller, aged, list 31b. Mr J. Goodwin, jun 0 Mr W. Thomas's Ladv Audley, 6 yrs, list ( inc 71b ex) J. Phillips 0 Mr W. T. Alexander s Daisy, aged, 9st i car 9st 91b) .... Owner 0 Betting : 5 to 2 agst Blue Ribbon, 3 to 1 agst Bachelor, and 5 to 1 agst Crab. Bachelor went to the fore with a good lead the instant the flag fell, but soon resigned to the favourite, who, lengths ahead from the starting field, made tliepaceclipping, with Harold next laid up. They were succeeded to the fifth fence by Bachelor, who then came down on his head, leaving Bald Coot and Lady Audley in attendance on the leading pair. Half way aluiig the far side Lady Audley fell a burster through not rising at her fence, after which BaldCoot joining Blue Ribbon and Harold came an together in tolerably close order, half a distance in advance of Crab and Safeguard, now heading the stragglers. Thus matters proceeded to the divergement for the outer course, composing part of the route in round the second, but which the trio in front lost sight of and galloped into that set apart for the finish. It was in vain the crowd hallooed to prevent the blunder, which the parties most interested only discovered after going wrong some twenty or thirty yards. Meanwhile Crab and Safeguard, taking the proper line, had it all to themselves afterwards, the former holding the command to the last fence, when he was collared by the other, who more than once was nearly knocked out of his stride by the hanging " propensity " of the leader. This by the owner of Safeguard and others was represented as downright foul riding, and at the scale the race was claimed for the second ; but upon investigation the charge was declared non- proven, Crab having won by a neck. Bald Coot trotted in a bad third, Sam Weller and Harold being next. Bachelor, without going the course, came in sixth, the horse, slow as " old boots,'' having a second time got down on his " napper," his gallant rider rather than the beast bringing him into the betting. The FAIRWATER OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50 added, for hunters ; 12st each; winners extra ; gen- tlemen riders ; about three miles; 8 subs, 3 of whom pay forfeit. Mr Henry's g m The Unprotected Female, by The Era, aged, 12st 51b ( including 51b extra).. Mr Davidson 1 Capt Worthiugton'sclim Mias Stuart, aged, 12st.. Mr J. B. Jones 2 Mr C. H. Williams's b h Rarey, aged, list ( carried 12st lib) Mr Mertou 3 Mr W. R. H. Powell's b g Capeston, 6 yrs, 12st 51b ( including 51b extra) Mr Williams 0 Betting : 6 to 4 on The Unprotected Female, 2 to 1 agst Miss Stuart, and 4 to 1 agst Capeston. The grey, followed by Rarey, made play, Capeston bringing up the rear. Their positions ( not- withstanding the temporary halt of the former, who splashed into the brook) were unchanged until completing the first round, when Capeston, overpowering his jockey, rushed into second place and would have taken the lead but for going wide at the curve after passing the Stand, which the favourite made in her usual handy way, and so again obtained a commanding advantage. Four or five lengths divided the old mare from Miss Stuart, with Capeston at her side, to about midway in the back- stretcli the last time, where the latter pitched headlong on landing over a leap, throwing out Miss Stuart, whose rider aid his best to avoid hurting his fallen opponent, but, nevertheless, struck him on the sconce, fortunately without inflicting serious injury. Capeston meanwhile going on riderless was soon passed by Miss Stuart, who, by dint of sheer riding, reached the quarters of the grey, and jumped the last fence half a length in advance ; but tired at the distance, and was beaten after a plucky fight all the way home by three parts of a length; Rarey beaten off". WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1.— The PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP STAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50 added ; winners 51b extra ; one mile and a quarter ; 13 subs, 7 of whom pay forfeit. Mr W. Barnet's Zingari, by Voltigeur, 6 yrs, 7st 121b J. Holman 1 Mr Saxon's Sweet Willie, 3yrs, 6st J. Grimshaw 2 Mr Sander's b f Mountain Doe, 3 yrs, ost 111b .. ,. H. Holland 3 Betting : 2 to 1 on Sweet Willie, and 4 to 1 each agst the others. The favourite made play at his best pace, waited on by the old horse, who deprived him of the lead at the straight, and won a fine race by three parts of a length; Mountain Doe, tiring at half a mile, after being nearly down on her head, finishing six lengths from the second. The HURDLE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 30 added winners 5ib extra ; gentlemen riders, professionals 71b extra > two miles ; 10 subs, 4 of whom pay forfeit. Mr Barnett's Butterfly, by Bantam, list ( includ- ing 71b extra) G. Holman 1 Mr W. Andrew's ch gWeasei, aged, lOat 51b ( inc 71bex). R. Sly 2 Mr W. H. Powell's ch g Biscuit, 9st 71b S. J. Pope 0 Betting: 3 to 1 on Butterfly, and 4 to 1 agst Weasel. Biscuit led off a " cracker" to the second hurdles, where he cut it by run- ning out to the right, and thence occupied the far rear. The fa- vourite thus left in the van came right away from Weasel, whose rider gave in at the half distance, and the mare won by twelve lengths; Biscuit did not pass the chair. The HACK HANDICAP of 2 sovs each, with 25 added ; gentlemen riders, those having ridden winners 51b extra; professionals 71b extra; heats, one mile; 10 subs. Mr Moir's Deception, pedigree unknown, 4 yrs, list 21b Owner Mr 0. ll. Williams's Blue Ribbon, aged, 12st 71b ( including 71 » extra) G. Holman Mr Lloyd's Duckpool, aged, llstSlb Mr J. Goodwin Mr L. Thomas's The Lark, 4 yrs, list 71b ( including 51b extra) Mr J. R. James Mr W. Thomas's Merry Widow, 3 yrs, lOst 21b ( in- cluding 71b extra) ( carried lost Sib) Jarvis 7 5 Mr W. W. Lewis's Princess, aged, lost 21b J. Pope 3 6 Mr Jenkins's The Doe, aged, last 21b ( inc 71b ex). Strudwick 5 7 Capt Harrison's Lady Jane, 6 yrs, list 21b Owner 8 0 First heat: Betting— 5 to2 eachagstBlue Ribbon and The Lark, and5 to 1 agst. Deception. Blue Ribbon and Deception ran in front throughout, the former making the running to the straight, where Deception took it up and won easily by a length; thrice as far dividing second and third; Duckpool a middling fourth; Lady Jane, with capless rider, last.— Second heat: 2 to 1 on Deception. Taking advantage of a middling start, Blue Ribbon get away several lengths in advance, but, with the exception of Lady Jane, who got off worst of everything, was speedily joined by the rest in a cluster, of whom the favourite, with plenty in hand, took the lead at half a mile, and won easily by a length and a half; the third finishing three lengths off. The VOLUNTEER CUP, for horses the property of members of tie Cardiff Light Cavalry Volunteers ; entrance 10s each, received by the second horse; ridden by members of the corps ; pro- fessionals 71b extra; about two miles. Mr J. B. Jones's Safeguard, by Safeguard, aged, list .. Owner 1 Mr T. Pritchard's Bald Coot, aged, lOst ( car lOst 51b).. Owner 2 Mr Roche's Little Charley, aged, lOst Owner 3 Mr W. Thomas's The Crab, 5 yrs. list 111b ( in- cluding 71b extra) J. Phillips 4 Mr J. Holland's Molly Bond, 6 yrs, list ( inc 71bex).. Thomas 0 Mr Thomas's Lady Audley, 6 yrs, lOst 71b ( in- cluding 71b extra) Strudwick 0 Betting : Even on Safeguard, 4 to 1 each agst Bald Coot and Molly Bond, and 5 to 1 agst Little Charley. They ran in a cluster to the brook, when Lady Audley fell on her side, after which Safeguard made most of the running, and won by two lengths; Little Charley an indifferent third, Molly Bond having also got down. THE Two SIR TATTONS.— We find Sir Tatton Sykes and his namesake were grouped together by two famous artists; Herring taking them in the box, with the horse nibbling at the Old Squire's stick; and Harry Hall reproducing the more exciting scene as they came back to scale. 1 1 4 3 6 4 PROGRAMME OF NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING. Horses marked * are at Newmarket. The entrances for the plates, and nominations for the unclosed handicaps and sweepstakes, are to be made by six o'clock the evenings before running respectively, and the weights for the handicaps will be published by nine o'clock each evening. MONDAY, APRIL 6.— The CRAVEN PLATE of 50 sovs, given by the Jockey Club; three year olds 6st 101b, four 8st 81b, five and upwards 9st 21b ; the winner to be sold for 500 sovs, if demanded, & c, or to carry 71b extra; and those to be sold for 100 sovs allowed 71b; A. F. A PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for three year olds and upwards; T. Y. C. A HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds and up- wards; D. M. The RIDDLESWORTH STAKES ( reduced to a match) of 200 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b; mares or stallions that never produced a winner allowed 31b, if both 51b; Ab. M. Mr Merry's gr f Thais | Sir C. Monck's b c Scamander ( 31b) A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds, not en- gaged in either Riddlesworth; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b; those by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner allowed 41b; R. M. ; 4 subs. Cby Newminster, dam I - Water Kelpie ( 41b) I Crookshank ( 41b) by Melbourne ( 41b) Jerry ( 41b) ( dead) A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds : colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b; D M.; 5 subs. Gladstone I * King of the Vale I * Umballah Thais | " Oscar A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b; starters twice before the time of closing allowed 41b; R. M.; 5 subs. The Beau I " Ch c by King Tom— I " Avenger ( d Tomyris) Dirt Cheap ( wrong Giraffe ( lib) " Fiaucee ( 41b) nomination) A SWEEPSTAKES of 25 sovs each, for three year olds; colts SstlOlb, fillies and geldings 8st 71b ; maidens at starting allowed 71b; T. Y. C. " Fantastic | " Gratitude I " Lightning * Leotard " Brother to Morocco " Livingstone " Touch and Go | MATCH 100, h ft, both two year olds ; 8st 71b each ; last half of Ab. M.—" Mr C. Rayner's Exotic, by The Great Unknown, agst Mr Brayley's c Black Friar, by Vedette out of Worthless. TUESDAY— A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 8st, four9st 51b, five and upwards 9st 101b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs, if demanded, & c ; if for 150 allowed 71b, 100 121b, 70 161b, 40 211b; D. M. The NEWMARKET HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared, with 150 added, for three year olds and upwards ; winners after Jan 28 of a handicap amounting to 200 sovs 71b extra; winners of all other handicaps 51b, of any two handicaps 101b extra; from the starting post of the R. M. to the end of B. C.; 74 subs, 23 of whom pay 5 sovs each. age st lb Lawyer ( hb).. 5.. 8 13 Fairwater .... 5.. 8 10 Cape Flyaway. 6.. 8 10 Stampedo 6.. 8 9 BrownDuchess5. .8 7 " I'aste 5.. 8 5 " Carisbrook 4.. 8 5 CroaghPatrick5.. 8 0 " Bathilde 5.. 8 0 " Black Prince.. a.. 7 13 * Gabrielle d'Es- trees 5.. 7 13 Hartington .. 4.. 7 12 Man at Arms. .6.. 7 12 Rouge Dragon. 5.. 7 10 " Canwell 4.. 7 5 Sappho 4.. 7 2 Harlequin .... 4.. 7 0 age st lb .. 3.. 5 9 .. 3.. 5 8 .. 3.. 5 7 Monitor .. " Fantail .. " Sandford.. Jack o' New- bury 3,. 5 Brother to Springbok .. 3.. 5 Chaff 3.. 5 " Curasao 3.. 5 " Falcon 3.. 5 Colleen Khue.. 3.. 5 Sylvanie 3.. 5 King of Italy.. 3.. 5 * War horse 3.. 5 Br c by Y. Mel- bourne, dam by Gameboy.. 3.. 5 age st lb " Rubens 4.. 6 13 " Watchman 4.. 6 10 * Vilette 4.. 6 8 Squire Percy.. 5.. 6 8 Barbadoes ,... 4,. 6 8 " Bedouin 4.. S 7 Physician, by Chanticleer . a.. 6 7 " MagnmBonum4. .6 7 " Barchettina .. 3.. 6 6 " Fee f.. G 6 Attaman 4.. 6 5 " Lapidist 4.. 6 5 " Canace 3.. 6 4 " Ernest 3.. 6 3 Amazonian .. 3.. 6 o " Equinox 3.. 5 13 " Battery 3.. 5 10 The TUESDAY RIDDLESWORTH STAKES ( reduced to a match) of 200 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b; mares or stallions that never produced a winner allowed 31b, if both 51b; D. M. Thais | Paris A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year old fillies; Sut 91b each; D. M. ; 12 subs. " Water Kelpie " Nebula Neilgherrv The West Wind " Devoniensis " Sister to Wing Mandragora Presumption " Cassidia " Curasao Tassel ". Etna The SEVENTH SALE STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds ; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 61b: those by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner allowed 31b, and those bought for less than 300gs allowed 31b, for less than lOOgs 61b ; A. F.; 13 subs. Fanatic ( 61b) " Gold Dust ( 91b) Weatherbew ( 61b) Persigny ( 91b) " Equinox ( 61b) Cachuca ( 6lb) " Dunkeld ( Sib) Orel! ( 31b) Emma Blaks ( 61b) Arrogante ( 61b) Sea King ( 61b) Charlemagne ( 61b) A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b ; not engaged in the Two Thousand Guineas, Newmarket, or the One Thousand Guineas Stakes ; D. M.; 4 subs. Bright Cloud I " Canace I " Cerintha Muezzin | The FIFTH NEWMARKET BIENNIAL 8TAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for three year olds ; colts 8st 101b, fillies Sst 61b; the second to receive a sum equal to 10 per cent on the whole stake, and the third a sum equal to 5 per cent; 75 subs, C by Windhound out of Splitvote Beatrice " Water Kelpie Bceotia " Mrs Somerville Refuge Hugh Lupus " Turcos " Pantheon Gamuzo The West Wind Maid of Orlov ( dead) Curie Hampton Court " Falcon " Singapore " Curasao Br c by Windhound out of Elcot's dam The Gunner The Avenger Newsmonger Kinsman " Leotard " B c by Kingston out of Lady Harriett Crockerton A FREE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for four year olds and upwards; winners of a 500 sovs handicap after Feb 13 101b, of all minor handicaps once 51b, twice 101b extra ( extreme penalty); last half of R. M.; 7 subs. B by Tadmor out of Worthless " Reconnaissance " Warhorse " Taje " Roly- poly Achmet Aracan " Automaton Knight of the North Deerawood Boatswain Formidable Rosary Rosette The Fawn Fanatic Witchcraft " Jarnicoton " Blue Mantle " Debden Thais Gladstone Escape " Meriden " Pratique " Stockbroker " Soureraine ( bred in France) Bk f by Grosvenor out of One Act Juturna Judex Glow Worm Promises Corroborator " Brother to Morocco Lord Warden " The Ranger " Prince Lee Boo Ordeal Sweet Willie Watford "( Enopides " Onesander Saccharometer Sea King Slattern Nugget Newchurch Hudibras ( dead) C by Teddington out of Lady Evelyn The Flower Safety age st lb Fravola 5.. 9 9 Md. of Honour. 5., 7 7 " Qn. Elizabeth 4.. 7 0 age st lb " Vigil 4.. 6 13 " Good for No- thing 4.. 6 11 age st lb Surbiton Hill .. 4.. 6 Titmouse 4.. 5 10 WEDNESDAY.— A SUBSCRIPTION PLATE of 50 sovs; three year olds 7st 71b, four 8st 121b, five and upwards 9st 31b ; T. Y. C. A PLATE of 50 sovs, for two year olds; celts 8st 91b, fillies 8st61b; the winner of a plate or sweepstakes value 100 sovs including the winner's own stake 51b, of two such races, or one of 200 sovs value 71b extra; the first half of Ab. M. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each ; three year olds 7st 71b, four 8st 111b, five and upwards 9st41b; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. A HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards ; D. M. The COLUMN STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b; 31b and 51b allowed; R. M.; 6 subs. " Watlt Kelpie ( 31b) I " Curasao ( 31b) I F by Windhound out " Turcos B f by Cannobie — of Catherine Hayes " Singapore | Lady Langton ( 51b) j ( dead) A SWEEPSTHKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds ; colts 8st 121b, fillies 8st 71b ; untried stallions or mares allowed 31b, both 51b ; R. M.; 8 subs. Presumption ( 31b) I " Br f by Vindex out of I " Atlas Inquest ( 31b) St Anne ( 51b) " Sanita ( 31b) Rosina ( 31b) | Scholar ( 31b) | " Oscar A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year old fillies ; 8st 101b each ; T. f . C.; 10 subs. " Edgeworth Bess " La Savoie "^ Etna Datura " Canace " Cassidia Amelia Vive La Reine Bohemia " Fantail The DERBY TRIAL STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added by the Jockey Club ; three year olds 7st, four 8st 101b ; fillies and geldings allowed 51b ; winners of the Derby or St Leger 101b, of any weight for age race value 1,000 sovs 71b, of 500 sovs 41b extra ; maiden three year olds allowed 41b, four year olds 71b, maiden four year olds having started three times and never having received 50 sovs as second allowed 101b ; last mile and a half of B. C.; 30 subs. Harlequin, 4 yrs The Ranger, 3 yrs " Ensign, 4 yrs " King of Hearts, 4 yrs " Revolver, 3 yrs Saccharometer, 3 vrs The Tartar, 3 yrs Nottingham, 4 yrs Imperatrice, 4 yrs Laughingstock, 4 yrs Sappho, 4 yrs " Stradella ( bred in Dr Syntax, 3 yrs France), 4 yrs Voluptas, 3 yrs Buckstone, 4 yrs Leotard, 3 yrs Investment, 4 yrs " Dunkeld, 3 yrs Escape, 3 yrs Clarissimus, 4 yrs " Fiancee. 3 yrs Oasian, 3 yrs " Feu de Joie, 4 yrs Middlewatch, 3 yrs Falendre, 4 yrs St Alexis, 4 yrs B c by Acrobat, dam Argonaut, 4 yrs byTouchstone, 3 yrs " Pizarro, 4 yrs Buckenham, 4 yrs | A SWEEPSTAKES of 25 sovs each, 10 ft; three year olds 7st 121b, four 8st 121b, five and upwards 9st; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs; if for 100 allowed 71b ; last half of Ab. M. " Edgeworth Bess, 3 yrs I " Queen Elizabeth, 4 yrs I " Hesper, 5 yrs ( 100 sovs) ( 100) " Erythia, 3 yrs ( 100) " Benjamin, 4 yrs ( 100) | A FREE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds ; winners of a 500 sovs handicap after Feb 13 101b, of all minor handicaps once 51b, twice 101b extra ( extreme penalty) ; last half of R. M. st lb Merry Hart 8 12 Mrs Trimmer ... .8 1 Santhal 7 12 st lb " Nebula 7 10 " Mrs Somerville.. 7 9 st lb " ChfbyWest Aus- tralian— Para .. 6 THURSDAY— A SUBSCRIPTION PLATE of 50 sovs; three year olds 7st 51b, four 8st 121b, five and upwards 9st41b ; winners to be sold for 300 sovs if demanded, & c; if entered to be sold for 150 sovs allowed 71b ; D. M. A PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for three year olds and upwards; A. F. The NINTH ASKE PRODUCE STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b; those by untried stallions or out of untried mares allowed 31b, only one allowance; D. M.; 3 subs. " Flying Fish | Trump Queen ( 31b) | Scamander The FOURTH NEWMARKET BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for four year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 31b ; starters for this race in 18^ 2, and not being placed first or se- cond, allowed 41b, maidens or winners of matches only 71b ; the winner of the Derby or Doncaster St Leger 71b extra ; the second to receive a sum equal to 10 per cent on the whole stake, and the third a sum equal to 5 percent; D. I. ; 59 subs. age st lb " Biondella .... 4.. 8 12 Birdhill 4.. 8 3 " Zora 5.. 7 13 age st lb " Spark 4.. 6 11 " Bedford 4.. 6 8 Surbiton Hill.. 4.. 6 7 Freeholder ( 41b) Cutler Anxiety Pergula ( 41b) Gemse Ratomski Welcome " Reporter Nomad Llandaff Newsboy Flower of Kent " Canwell ( 41b) Bloodhound Lass o' Gowrle Despot Sappho Balder ( 41b) Thorpe Langton Moscow " Citadel F by Orlando— Adine TheKnight of the Bath Bandage Earl of Surrey B c by The Little Known— Claret B c by The Little Known— Heroine " Pizarro C by Voltigeur out of Miss Ann Express Lord Clyde Palmerin ( 41b) Ellangowan Equator Tolurno Ploughboy ( dead) Wands wortU Predatore . Brother to King of Diamonds ( 41b) Morocco A FREE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for four year olds and upwards; winners of a 500 sovs handicap after Feb 13 101b, of all minor handicaps once 51b, twice 101b extra ( extreme penalty); T. Y. C. age stlb Camperdown .5.. 7 8 " Benjamin .... 4.. 7 6 Margery 4.. 6 12 FRIDAY.— The QUEEN'S PLATE of lOOgs; three year olds 7st 31b, four 9st 71b, five 10st4lb, six and aged lOst 81b; R. C. A PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for three year olds and upwards; New T. Y. C. A HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, for two and three year olds; last half of R. M. The BF. NNINGTON STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 21b; 31b and 51b allowed; D. M.; 4 subs. " Curasao ( 31b) I " F by Vindex out of St I The Lord Warden Woldga ( 31b) | Anne ( 51b) A SWEEPSTAKES of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds ; colts 8st 121b, fillies 8st 81b ; maidens at the time of starting allowed 71b ; a winner of a 500 sovs sweepstakes 71b extra; T. Y. C.; 12 subs. Boeotia I " Blue Mantle ( 71b ex) I " Br f bv Vindex « ut of Ch c byMountainDeer ] " Columbine St Anne out of Yafa Bk f bv Grosvenor | " Atlas The Old Orange Girl out of One Act I " Cerintha ( 71b extra) " Hospodar ( 71b extra) | " Goodwood | Arrogante A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies Sst 51b ; D. M. Beauvale | Escape | " Cerintha The PORT STAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for four year olds ; colts Sst 101b, fillies 8st 71b, and not named in the Claret Stakes ; the second to save his stake ; T. M. M. ; 10 subs. Minie The Marquis " Stradella ( 6 red in France) Escape ( wrong nomi- nation) NO DAY MENTIONED.— MATCH 300, h ft; 8st 71b each; T. Y. C.—" Mr Fleming's b f by Loyola, dam Jemima, agst " Mr C. Alexander's ch f Water Kelpie. Malek Br c by Lord of the Isles out of Wasp ( wrong nomina- tion) Brother to King of Diamonds " Blackcock " Citadel Hubert Due in Newmarket. 10: 48 a. m. 10: 48 a. m. 2: 2 p. m. 7: 30 p. m. Due in London. 11: 0 a. m. 12: 45 p. m. 3: 40 p. m. 7: 45 p. m. Tuscarora Harlequin ( 41b) { Churchman Paresseuse Bannerdale Tabret . Pretty Polly Agneta Caractacus ! Br f by Kingston out of Frolic ! B f by Orlando out of Highland Fling i Cepheus St Agnes 1 Staple Oak ( 41b) I Hubert : Pupil j Newmarket i F by Orlando— Lady Palmerston ( dead) ( Innellan ( 41b) A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies Sst 61b; maidens at starting allowed 51b; T. Y. C. ; 5 subs. " Le Marechal I " Atlas I " Oscar " Brother to Morocco | Ace of Hearts The CLARET STAKES, a subscription of 200 sovs each, h ft, for four year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 3st51b; the second to save his stake; D. I.; 11 subs. " Farfalla Salamanca Zetland Br c by Stockwell out Marignan " Wingrave of Crochet Buckstone " Lacydes Clarissimus " Caterer " Ensign A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b; winners of a two year old stake amounting to 400 sovs, including the winner's own stake 61b, of two such stakes 101b extra; maidens at starting allowed 51b; R. M. Ch c by Barbatus out I " Macaroni I " Gratitude of Senorita " C by King Tom out of " Barchettina " Valentine | Giraffe | " Le Marechal A SWEEPSTAKES of 25 sovs each, for two year olds; colts Sst 71b, fillies 8st 51b; last half of R. M.; 3 subs. " Sister to Queen of the | " Midnight Mass j Menacella ( dead) ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. ( Blr ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) Umpire, Amy, Rubicon, Bedouin, Santhal, Vaulter, Curie, Batsman, Summerside, Echo, Tornado, Jeannie, D'Albert, Royal Navarre, Soucliamp, Beatrix, Genealogy. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. Trains will run as under on each day:— From London. 6: 27 a. m., 1st, 2d, and3d class. 8: 0 a. m., 1st and 2d class ( quick). 10: 57 a. m., 1st and2d class. 5: 0 p. m., 1st and 2d class ( express). From Newmarket. 8: 30 a. m., 1st and 2d class ( express). 8: 30 a. m., 1st, 2d, and 3d class. 12: 20 p. m., 1st and 2d class. 4: 25 p. m., 1st and 2d class. On Sunday, the 5th, a special train of first- class carriages and horse boxes will leave London for Newmarket at 1: 25 p. m. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday a special train will leave Newmarket for Cambridge at 6: 0 p. m., to meet the evening trains to London, & c. On Friday a special train of first- class carriages will leave New- market for London one hour after the advertised time of the last race. PROGRAMME OF DURHAM RACES. MONDAY, APRIL 6.— The TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for all ages ; two year olds 5st 101b, three 7st 101b, four 8st 101b, five 9st 31b, six and aged 9st olb; mares and geldings allowed 31b, maiden three year olds 61b, four 101b, five and up- wards 141b ; winners in 1862 or 1883 of 100 sovs 4lb, 200 71b, 500 91b extra ( extreme penalty) ; T. Y. C. Prairie Flower, 3 yrs I Lord of Limn*, 4 yrs I Lady Neville, 3 yrs Jenny Wren, 3 yrs Unfashionable Beauty, Royalty, 5 yrs Fete Day, 3 yrs | 3 yrs I The ELEMORE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for two year olds; colts Sst 101b, fillies and geldings 8st71b; winners of 100 sovs clear 51b, of 200 71b extra ( extreme penalty) ; starters twice without winning allowed31b; the second to save his stake; T Y C * 9 subs Mr H. B! Baker ns brc The Shuffler Mr Bowes's b t Theobalda Mr J. Dent's b f Mantalini Mr Jackson's Gourmand Mr Jackson's Blue Pill Mr John Osborne's br c Balderstone Mr Ridley's br or bk f by Wild Huntsman out of Meta's dam ( hb) Mr R. D. Shafto's ch c Dormouse Sir George Strickland's b c Carolus The DURHAM HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 2 if declared, & c, with 50 added ; winners of any handicap of 100 sovs after March 17 51b, of two such handicaps, or of any race of 200 sovs value 91b extra ( extreme penalty); the second to save his stake; one mile and a half; 17 subs, 8 of whom declared. age st lb Retento 4.. 8 7 Fairy King.... 4.. 8 5 Giltnook 4.. 7 12 age st lb Lord Dundreary 3.. 7 2 Picco 3.. 7 2 Sledmere 3.. 7 2 age st lb Luna 3. .7 7 Devotee 3.. 7 5 Bohemian 3.. 7 2 The STAND SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ; two year olds 6st 71b, three 8sc 81b, four 9st 101b, five, six, and aged lOst lib ; mares and geldings allowed 31b, maiden four year olds and upwards 71b ; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs ; if entered for 50 allowed 41b, 30 111b ; T. Y. C.; 5 subs. Liberality, 4ys ( 50 sovs) I Netherdale, 2 yrs ( 30) I Unfashionable Beautv, Sarah Ami, 3 yrs ( 30) | Saliant, 3 yrs ( 30) | 3 yrs ( 30) The DURHAM HUNT CUP of 40 sovs, by subscription of 2 sovs each ( 1 ft to the fund), for half bred horses only, that have been re- gularly hunted with the Durham, Hurworth, Bedale, Tynedale, or Morpeth Fexhounds ; four year olds lOst 121b, five list 91b, six and aged 12st 41b ; winners 51b extra; gentlemen riders; two miles. B g by Mosstrooper, dam by Brutans- dorff, 5 yrs Magdalen, 5 yrs Blackfriars, 5 yrs Kathleen, aged Blueskin, 5 yrs Md. of Hamsterlev, 5ys The Queen, aged „ , „ Meteor, 5 yrs Shepherdess, aged Skipjack, aged Sawdust, aged Duke, 5 rrs Gabriel, aged White SockB, 5 yrs Sir Wm. Armstrong, The Monk, ti yrs 6 yrs Julia, aged Rosa, aged Paddy, aged Fly by Night, aged TUESDAY— The LAMBTON STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st71b; winners of 100 sovs clear 51b, 200 71b extra ( extreme penalty); starters'twice without winning allowed 31b ; the second to save his stake; T. Y. C.; 9 subs. Mr Bowes's b f Theobalda I Mr Ridley's br or bk f by Wild Mr J. Dent's b f Mantalini Huntsman out of Meta's dam Mr Jackson's Gourmand | ( h b) Mr Jackson's Blue l'ill i Mr R. D. Shafto's ch c Dormouse Mr T. Masterman's br c The Shuffler Mr T. Shepherd's b c Good Advice Mr J. Osborne's br c Balderstone | The NORTH DURHAM HANDICAP of 7 sovs each, 5 ft, and 2 if de- clared, & c, with 50 added, for three year olds and upwards; win- ners of any handicap of 100 sovs after March 17 51b, of two such handicaps, or of the Durham Handicap, or of any race of the value of 150 sovs 71b extra ( extreme penalty) ; the second to save his stake; one mile and a quarter; 18 subs, 7 of whom declared. age st lb Giltnook 4.. 6 7 Luna 3.. 6 3 Devotee 3.. 6 0 Sledmere 3.. 5 12 age st lb Picco 3.. 5 12 Bohemian 3.. 5 12 The Robber .. ,. 3.. i 12 age st lb Upperhand .... 6.. 8 8 Lothians'King. 5.. 7 9 Fairy King .. .. 4. .7 1 Bernice 5.. 6 12 The RABY PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 3 ft; winners of any handicap value 50 sovs after March 30 51b, 100 71b, or of any race of 200 sovs value 101b extra ( extreme pe- nalty) ; the second to save his stake; one mile ; 14 subs. age stlb Teddy 5.. 8 7 Belford Justice 4.. 8 4 Royalty 5.. 8 4 Satinstone .... a.. 8 3 Bobtail 4.. 8 2 age st lb Allow Me 3.. 7 6 Unfashionable Beauty 3.. 7 6 Betsy Copeland 3.. 7 6 Mountain Buck 3.. 7 4 age st lb Devotee 3.. 7 3 Prairie Flower 3.. 7 2 Picco 3.. 7 0 Jenny Wren .. 3.. 7 0 Ld. Dundreary 3.. 7 0 The CITY PLATE ( Handicap) of 25 SOTS, for all ages ; winners of any race after March 30 51b extra ; T. Y. C. age stlb Lotliians' King5.. 8 10 Teddy 5.. 8 2 Liberality 4.. 8 0 Johnny Grey .. 6.. 8 0 Royalty 5.. 8 0 Satinstone .... a.. 8 0 age st lb Recluse 6.. 8 0 age st lb Reviver 3.. 7 2 The Robber .... 3,. 7 0 Prairie Flower 3.. 7 0 Lady Neville .. 3.. 7 0 Ld. Dundreary 3.. 7 0 Giltnook 4.. 7 9 Annabella ( h b) 5.. 7 7 Sarah Ann .... 3.. 7 6 Betsy Copeland 3,. 7 4 PaddyO'Rourke3.. 7 3 The WEAR SELLING STAKES of 3 BOVS each, with 25 added ; two year olds 6st 7ib, three 8st 8ib, four 9st 101b, five, six, and aged lOst lib; mares and geldings allowed 31b, maiden four year olds and upwards 71b ; winners of any race at this meeting 51b extra; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs; if entered for 50 allowed 41b, 30 71b, 20 111b; half a mile. To close and name by seven o'clock on Monday evening. PROGRAMME OF KNIGHTON RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES. TUESDAY, APRIL 7.— The MAIDEN PLATE of 40 sovs, for horses that never won a plate, match, or sweepstakes ; three year olds 7st 71b, four 8st. 121b, five 9st 31b, six and aged 9st 71b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; horses that have started four times previously to be allewed if three years old 31b, four 71b, five or upwards 101b ; one mile. To close at five o'clock on Monday. The RADNORSHIRE HANDICAP of 7 sevs each, 5 ft, and 2 only if declared, with 40 added ; winners of 50 sovs after March 24 31b, of 100 71b extra; two miles; 9 subs. 3 of whom declared. age st lb I age st lb I age st lb Everlasting — 5.. 8 3 Violet 4.. 7 11 Consternation.. 4.. 7 10 MissIIawthorne4.. 8 1 | Satanella 4.. 7 10 | Gasconade 3.. 6 7 WEDNESDAY.— The KNIGHTON HANDICAP of 5 SOVS each, 2 ft if declared, with 25 added; winners of 50 sovs after March 24 51b, of 100 or the Radnorshire Stakes at this meeting 71b extra; one mile and a quarter; 13 subs, 4 of whom declared. st lb Reindeer 5.. 8 7 Everlasting.... 5.. 7 10 Col Crockett .. 5.. 7 9 age st lb Gasconade ,... 3.. 6 4 Rose die Clare . .3. .5 12 Brown Betty .. 3.. 5 12 age st lb MissHawthorne4., 7 8 Satanella 4.. 7 5 Equator 4.. 7 4 The RADNORSHIRE OPEN HUNT STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted during the past season with any established pack of foxhounds; four year olds lOst 71b, five list 41b, six and aged list 121b; winners extra; half breds allowed 71b; three miles; 7 subs. Bowman, 5 yrs | Princess Dagmar ( h b), | Victor Emmanuel, a Haphazard, aged by Sir Peter Laurie, Emily Harris, 6 yrs Killarney ( h b), aged | 5 yrs The STEWARDS' CUP, of the value of 20 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 3 sovs each, for horses that have been for the last three months before the races the property of persons residing within 25 miles of Knighton, and that have been regularly hunted during the past season; four year olds lOst 51b, five list 41b, six and aged list 121b; thorough breds 71b, winners of 30 sovs or upwards at any one time 101b extra; weights not to be accumulative; gentlemen riders; one mile and a half. The VOLUNTEER CUP of 20 sovs; one mile. The KNIGHTON HUNT STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for horses bona fide the property of persons re- siding within 30 miles of Knighton, and which shall have been in their possession from the 1st January, 1863, and that have been hunted during the last season ; 12st each ; the winner of the Radnorshire Open Hunt Steeple Chase 71b extra; gentlemen riders ; three miles of the Steeple Cliase Course. The SCURRY STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 15 added ; two miles. The Knighton Steeple Chase and the Scurry Stakes close on Tuesday night. PROGRAMME OF CATTERICK BRIDGE MEETING. WEDNESDAY, APRIL S.— The CRAVEN HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 25 added; winners of any handicap after March 31 value 100 sovs 51b, of two such handicaps or one of 200 sovs 71b extra; the second to save his stake; one mile; 5 subs. age st lb I age st lb 1 age st lb Lady Louisa .. 5. .8 7 Devotee 3.. 6 13 Jenny Wren .. 3.. 6 9 Fairy King .... 4.. 8 2 | DanielO'Comiell3. .6 13 | The THIRTEENTH EASBY TRIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, for four year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 31b; 31b and 51b allowed; winners of this stake in 1861 or 1862 or both 51b extra; winners once before starting 31b, twice or of a stakes value 500 sovs 51b extra ( the extra weight not to exceed 51b); maiden four year olds allowed 91b; the second to save his stake; two miles; 14 subs. North Star ( 31b) Laughing Stock Hartington Welcome ( 51b) Prologue F by Daniel O'Rourke Teesdale ( 31b) King of Kars ( 51b) — Birthday ( 31b) Patrick ( 31b) Mai^ of Kars ( 51b) SirWilliam Armstrong Mary Fanfare ( 31b) ( dead) ( 51b) ( dead) Summer Goose The FIFTEENTH EASBY TRIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; colts Sst 71b, fillies 8st 31b; 31b and 51b allowed; winners once 31b, twice or a stake value 500 sovs 51b extra; the second to save his stake; New T. Y. C.; 21 subs. F by De Clare— Byrsa Lord Adolphus F by De Clare out of Deerfoot Daughter of Toscar Cockade ( 51b) Prescription ( 31b) Wee Aggie Blue Pill ( 31b) Revival ( 31b) C by The Cure— Terrl- Deerfoot ( 31b) fic ( 31b) ( dead) Bandarilla Little Saxon ( 31b) The FOURTEENTH EASBY TRIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts8st 71b, fillies 8st31b; 31b and 51b allowed; a winner once 31b, twice or of a stake value 500 sovs 51bextra; the winner of this stake in 1862 51b extra; maiden three year olds allowed 51b; the second to save his stake ; te War Dance ( 51b) Hark Forward ( 51b) Claxton ( 51b) Lady Braybrooke ( 51b) Ostentation ( 31b) Harvest Mell ( 31b) Persuasion Mantalina ( 31b) BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 5, 1863. o start at the end of the straight run in, and go once round and in : 29 subs. Lady Mary ( 31b) Violetta ( 51b) C by Wild Huntsman— F by Lord Fauconberg La Belle, byMalcolm out of Keality ( 51b) " Boatswain ( 31b) Coupon ( 31b) Formidable ( 31b) Fandanguero ( 51b) King of Utopia ( 31b). ( dead) Trump Queen( 31b) Skip ( 51b) Lady Fauconberg The Huntsman's First Whip ( 51b) Daughter ( 51b) llobber ( 51b) Manfred ( 31b) C by Lord of the Isles— € by Lord of the Isles Golconda ( 31b) out of Maid of the Lord Arthur ( 31b) Tees ( 51b) F by Chanticleer out of Wise Woman Fanfaron ( 31b) Astrologer Baron Helwith ( 31b) Lady Neville Luscinia ( 31b) Sunnydale Zapateado ( 51b) F by Lord of the Isles out of Makeless( 31b) F by Hospitality out of Lady Dot ( 51b) out of Stiff | dish " I Wallachia's dam The BROUGH HANDICAP of 7 sovs each, 3 ft, and only 1 ( to the fund) if declared, with 50 added; the winner of the Craven Handicap 51b, or of any handicap value 200 sovs after March 18 71b extra; the second to save his stake; two miles; 8 subs, 2 of whom pay I sov each to the fund. age st lb I age st lb I Joey Jones .... 5.. 8 12 Retento 4.. 6 10 Fanfaron Montrose 6.. 8 2 | Prologue G.. 6 10 | Bohemian The HORNBY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, and only 1 ( to the fund) if declared, with 25 added; the winner of the Craven Handicap olb, ef the Brough or any other handicap value 200 sovs after March 18 71b extra; the second to save his stake; one mile and a half; 9 subs, none of whom declared. age stlb .... 3.. 6 0 .... 3.. 5 7 age stlb Joey Jones ..., 5., 8 10 Upperhand .... 6.. 8 2 Flytrap 4.. 6 10 age st lb I age st lb Fairy King ... 4.. 6 8 The Robber.... 3.. 5 7 Trump Queen.. 3.. 5 13 Sledmere 3.. 5 7 1' icco S.. 5 7 ! Jenny Wren .. 3.. 5 7 st lb Rhcebus 11 7 Weasel 11 1 Leonidas 10 9 PROGRAMME OF ABERGAVENNY RACES AND MON- MOUTHSHIRE HUNT MEETING. THURSDAY, APRIL 9.— The MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added; weight for age; heats, about one mile. To close before nine o'clock on Wednesday night. The HUNT HURDLE RACE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; two miles. To close before nine o'clock on Wednesday night. The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, with 80 added; winners after the publication of the weights 71b extra; four miles; 7 subs, 2 of whom pay 3 sovs each. The highest weight accepting being under 13st has been raised to that, and the others in proportion. st lb | st lb I st lb Anatis 13 0 Molly Asthore .. 12 6 Leonidas 12 0 The Flat 12 11 | The Miller 12 4 | The OPEN HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, two ft, and one only if declared, with 25 added ; three miles; 11 subs, three of whom pay 1 sov each. The highest weight accepting being under list 71b has been raised to that and the others in proportion. * st lb | st lb Bowman, 10 9 | The English- MissIIawthorn .. 10 7j man 10 2 Moorcock 10 7 | Ledbury 10 0 FRIDAY.— The LADIES' PLATE, a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft if declared, with 25 added ; gentlemen riders; jockeys 61b extra; two miles; 12 subs, three of whom pay 2 sovs each. st lb I st lb I st lb Rockley 11 7 | Rhcebus 11 3 Ledbury 10 Reindeer 11 5 I Butterfly 10 11 | Lufra 8 13 Weasel 11 5 I Miss Hawthorn.. 10 7 | Brown Betty .... 8 7 The CLUB STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added; 12st each; gentlemen riders; three miles; 6 subs, 1 of whom pay 5 sovs. Miss Steward | Piff Paff I The Flat Arimas;; ian | Molly Asthore | The LLANDILO SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; weight for age, with selling allowances; one mile and a dis- tance. To close en Wednesday, April 8, to the secretary. The HUNT STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; gen tlemen riders; three miles. To close on Wednesday, April 8, to the secretary. The 8CURRY STEEPLE CHASE for farmers' horses; three miles over the Steeple Chase Course. PROGRAMME OF THE LIVERPOOL HUNT CLUB ( HOYLAKE) SPRING MEETING. APRIL 10.— MATCH 100 sovs; three miles over the Hoylake Steeple Chase Course.— Mary Ann, lOst 71b, agst Fosco, 8st 71b. The LIVERPOOL HUNT CLUB SPRING HANDICAP of 10 sovs, h ft, with 75 added; one mile and a half. st lb I st lb I st lb .. 12 10 Sherwood 11 1 Deception 10 11 .. 12 3 I Shuttlecock 11 1 I Schoolmistress .. 10 9 Weatherspy 10 12 , Hawthorn 10 0 STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASING FIXTURES APRIL. South Essex 9 Herts Hunt 9 5th Laneers 9 Norwich 9 East Lothian 9 Li verpoolHunt Club. 10 WimJsor 13 Tivyside Hunt 13 Cheltenham 14 Hartford 15 Oakley Hunt 15 14th Hussars ( Traf- ford) 16 OCTOBER. FOR 1863. Tenth Hussars ( Deighton) 6 Colchester Garrison. 6 Knighton 7 Aldershott 7 Dorsetshire Hunt .. 8 Stratford- on- Avon. . 8 Essex & SuffolkHunt 8 South Oxfordshire Hunt 8 Crowle ( Worcester- shire) 9 Abergavenny 9 16 18 21 Hunt Howden ... Manchester Llanboidy . Hambledon ( Waterloo) 21 West Somerset 22 Northumberland ( Rothbury) 23 Tadcaster 24 Beckford 28 Berwickshire ( Ky- mergham Mains). .29 Coventry.... IRISH. APRIL. „ w Dublin Hunt 6 1 Kildare Hunt 16 I Springhill ( co Dub- Galway Hunt 6 | Fethard 23 | lin) 27 MAK. Tara Hall 5 j Tullamore 7 1 Tipperary 27 Nenagh( mixed) .... 6 I JUNE. Westmeath 2 AUGUST. Roscommon ( mixed) 26 SEPTEMBER. Limerick ( mixed) 16 | Cashel ( mixed) 30 OCTOBER. Lismore 7 | Louth 28 NOVEMBER. Tramore 24 Conundrum Rhoebus.... Misfortune Rossmore.. .. 11 9 1 .. 11 7 | The LIVERPOOL HUNT CLUB STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added ; 12st each; about four miles. Banshee, aged I Brian Borhoime ( late Mfasham, aged De Reuter, 6 yrs I Simple Bill), aged Tarporley, aged Express I Ireley, aged The Flat, aged Bridegroom, aged Sophy ( late Maid of Harlequin, aged < 3amecock, aged [ Perth), aged The Steamer, aged The DEE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ; one mile. The Lady of La Garaye I Kill or Cure, 4 yrs I True Heart, 3 yrs ( h b), 6 yrs B f by Rataplan out of Schoolmistress, 3 yrs • Shuttlecock ( h b), 5 ys [ Marchioness, 3 yrs | Champagne, 3 yrs The HELBRE HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; two miles, over eight hurdles. stlb stlb Worcester 12 7 Deception........ 10 12 Jacob 12 2 Mytton 10 12 Egbert 11 8 Sheldi 10 10 The BEACH PLATE of 50 sovs, given by a Member of the Com- mittee, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; 13st each; about three miles over the Hoylake Steeple Chase Course. st lb Yivandiere ( late Matilda) 10 6 Mountain Maid, by Tupsley, aged Banshee, aged Silk and Satin ( h b), a Spinner, aged Ormond, aged Gamecock, aged Larry Doolan, aged Ellis, aged Plover, aged Marchioness, aged APRIL 11.— The NORTHERN CUP of 50 sovs, given by a Member of the Club, added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each; 16st each; four miles over the Steeple Chase Course of the Club. King o'Toole, aged I Chance, aged I Fiddle Head, 6 yrs Hero, aged | Hopwood, aged | Express The VISITORS' PLATE of 100 sovs, added. to a Handicap of 10 sovs each, h ft; one mile and a half. st lb I st lis st lb Conundrum 12 7 Jack in the Box.. 11 0 Sheldi 10 6 Rhcebus 12 0 | Sherwood 10 12 Vivandiere ( late Misfortune 11 6 I Shuttlecock 10 12 Matilda) 10 6 Rossmore 11 4 | Weatherspy 10 9 Schoolmistress .. 10 6 Bridegroom 11 0 | Deception 10 8 The HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50 added; three miles. Limerick Lass, aged The Steamer, aged Measham, aged De Reuter, 6 yrs Gamecock, aged Marquis, aged King o'Toole, aged Miss Sykes ( h b), aged Curious, aged Mountain Maid, aged The Commissioner, a Ormond, aged Banshee, aged The Lady of La Garaye Larry Doolan, aged Alexander, aged ( h b), 6 yrs Tarporley, aged Tyrone, aged Ireley, aged Plover, aged Cheviot, 6 yrs Ellis, aged Gnsette, aged Harlequin, aged Weights published April 2, at 11 a. m. FOLKESTONE MILITARY AND OPEN STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Sir J. D. Biigh, Major- General HanHey, F. Brockman, Esq, M. F. H.; Col Taylor, C. B.; Lieut- Col Tomkinson, Major- Gen the Hon A. A. Dalzell; Major- Gen Sutton. C. B.; Col Dixon, R. A.; Lieut- Col Hankey, 83dRegt; Capt H. Marshall, 9th Lancers. Judge: W. Hobbs, Esq. Starter: J. Denne, Esq. WEDNESDAY, MAR 25.— This annual meeting was celebrated five days later than last year, but, falling in the Isle of Wight and Market Harborough week, the attendance was chiefly of a local character, though extremely large, thanks to the brilliancy of the weather. The course was the same as in former years, with the exception that the brook was a little broader, and the addition of a ploughed field, which was a decided improvement. Fair fields went to the post for each race except the Open Han- dicap, and the course was well kept by Superintendent Martin, of the Folkestone police force. The OPEN HANDICAP of 60sovs; about three miles and a half; 8 subs. Capt Machell's Grisi, lOst 101b Palmer 1 Mr West's Mary Stewart, lost 21b It. Sherwood 2 Mr Floyd's Full Cry, lOst lib S. Maple 0 Mary Stewart led to the first hurdles, attended by Full Cry, Grisi lying off'. In this order they went to the sunk fence, when Full Cry came to grief, aud unshipped his rider. MaryStewart maintained her lead till within half a mile of home, when Grisi went to the front, and won easily by six lengths. BARON ROTHSCHILD'S PLATE, value 20gs, 2 sovs entrance ; for horses bona fide the property of residents of the borough of Hythe, and officers quartered at Shorncliffe, and to be ridden by the same ; two miles and a half. Mr Meiklam's ( 78tn Highlanders) Harlequin, list 71b MrKemmis 1 Capt M'Dougall's ( R. A.) Mavourneen, aged, 12st 31b ( including 101b extra) Mr O'Connor 2 Mr Clayton's ( 8lth Kegt) Pilot, list 121b ( inc 51b extra). Owner 3 Mr J. S. Starkey's ( 9th Lancers) Sir Guy, list 71b .. Mr Ward 0 Mr Chater's ( 9th Lancer's) Greyfoot, aged, list 71b ( Owner) was weighed for, but MrChater broke his stirup leather at the post and the horse did not start. Mavourneen made the running, closely followed by Sir Guy and Harlequin. This order was maintained to the brook, which was cleared in first- rate style by the whole, Pilot then going on third, Harlequin next. They continued in this order into the starting field, where Harlequin became second. Pilot going on third. Ma- vourneen held the lead into the winning field, where Harlequin came up, and won a slashing race by a length, Pilot a good third; Mr Ward and Sir Guy, evidently understanding each other, quietly trotted in. The SOUTH EASTERN DISTRICT MILITARY CUP, value 55 sovss entrance 5 sovs, 3 ft, for horses bona fide the property of officer; quartered within the South Eastern district since Feb 1, 1863 12st each; the second saved his stake; three miles; 6 subs. Mr Meiklam's ( 78th Highlanders) Tupsley, aged.. MrKemmis 1 Mr O'Connor's ( R. A.) Thubberorum Owner 2 Capt Marshall's ( 9th Lancers) Balaclava Mr Longman 3 Balaclava jumped away with the lead, closely followed by Tupsley and Thubberorum. No change of any note took place until they had all landed safely in the winning field. Tupsley then took up the running to the distance, where Thubberorum came with a rush, but failed to overhaul the leader, who won a slashing race by half a length. The HUNTERS' STAKES of 30 sovs, 3 entrance; the second saved his stake; gentlemen riders; list 71b each; two miles and a half; 11 subs. Col H. E. Montressor's The Deacon, list 71b Mr Lawson 1 Capt Marshall's( 9th Lancers) Balaclava, list " lb. Mr Longman 2 Mr W. Chain's ( 7th Dragoon Guards) Elvira, 12st lib ( including 81b overweight) Capt Williams 3 Mr Clayton's ( 84th Itegt) Pilot, list 121b ( inc 51b extra). Owner 0 Mr Langtry's Agnes, list 71b Mr Cole 0 Mr Arkwright's ( 84th Itegt,) The Beau, list 121b.. Mr Kemniis 0 Mr Masaingberd'st King's Dragoon Gds) Pekin. list 71b. Owner 0 CaptDe Montmorency's ( 59th RegtJClanssa, list 71b. Mr Gould 0 Capt Chichester's ( 7th Drag Gds) Great Expectations ( late Bold Smuggler), list 71b Owner 0 Mr Lukey's Deerfoot. aged, list 71b Mr Morgta 0 Mr P. C. Browne's ( King's Drag Gds), Fiddle Head, list 71b | CaptThorsty 0 The Deacon jumped away with the running, closely f) llowed by Balaclava, Pilot, Elvira, and Fiddle Head. Thus thej ran to the brook, which Balaclava cleared a length in advanceof The Deacon, the others following suit, with the exception of leerfoot and Great Expectations, who came on together ; and, as ; hough determined to try the depth, jumped bang into the middle to the no small amusement of the assembled crowds. The race ras un- attended with any further mishap, and was won by The Ieacori, after a splendid race, by half a length. A SCURRY RACE for beaten horses, 15 sovs, was won by Mary Stewart ( R. Sherwood), beating Pekin and Sailor. Mary Sewart made all the running, and won by a quarter of a mile. The riders of Pekin and Sailor were recompensed with a cold Uth. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1863. APRIL. LiverpoolHuntClub .10 Thirsk 14 Epsom Spring 16 Manchester 18 MAY. Newmarket Craven. 6 ! Durham 6 Knighton 7 | Catterick Bridge.... 8 I Abergavenny 9 | Chester 5 | Bath 12 Harpenden 15 j Ascot 2 Newton 10 Hampton 10 Odiham 16 Worcester 2 1 Stamford .. Newmarket July .. 7 | Pontefract.. Liverpool 13 I Nottingham Abingdon 14 Winchester Hungerford 16 | NewmarketFS .... 20 Llanboidy 2] York Spring 28 Salisbury 30 Stockbridge Brighton 4 Brighton Club 6 Lewes 7 Wolverhampton.... 10 Devon and Exeter.. 1 Derby Summer .... 2 Warwick 8 Leicester 10 Plymouth SEPTEMBER. Brecon ... Richmond 19 Marlborough .. 2ft 27 17 Chelmsford .... 17 Newcastle .... 23 18 Carlisle .... 30 16 Cambridge 16 Southampton .. 21 Knutsford 12 Stockton 18 Oxford 20 Lichfield 25 Manchester Autumn 25 21 Newmarket 1st Oct.. 29 22 Edinburgh and Lo- thians Club . Coventry Caledonian Hunt Worcester OCTOBER. I Newmarket 2dOct.. l2 I Kelso 21 | Lincoln Autumn.... 20 | Newmarket Houghtn26 NOVEMBER. 3 | Shrewsbury Autumn.... 17 INDEX Catterick April 6 Kelso 7 Wolverhampten .... 7 York Spring ( noon). 7 TO CLOSING OF York Spring .. April 7 Beverley 14 Chester 14 STAKES. Manchester .. April 14 Newmarket 14 Vinceimes ( at 4 p, m.) 17 IRISH. APRIL. Athlone 211 Curragh 28 MAY. Nenagh 12 JUNE. Wicklow 17 | Curragh 23 JULY. Bellewstown 9 I Down Royal Corpo- | Tramore 30 I ration 22 | AUGUST. Heath 6 | Wicklow 111 Londonderry 14 SEPTEMBER. Curragh l| Carlow 9 1 Jenkinstown Park .. 23 Limerick 7 | Listowel 211 OCTOBER. Curragh 20 CHASES TO CONTINENTAL RACES AND STEEPLE COME. APRIL. Vincennes 6 1 Pau 6, 9 I Bordeanx.. l6,19, Hyferes 6 | Paris ( Spr.).. 12,19,26,30 | MAY. Paris ( Spring) 3 1 Limoges .. .. 21, 23, 25 | Brussels 25, 27 Chantilly ( Spr.) 10,14,17 La Marche.. - 1 ^ 31 Poict. ers 16,17 I Avignon .... .. 24 Paris ( Summer) .... 31 25 I Aurillac 31 NOMENCLATURE. Mr C. Goodchild's: • Brown filly by Somerset out of a mare by Faugh a Ballagh..... Little Annie. 6 Mr B. E. Dunbar's: Bay colt by Beadsman out of Press Forward ...... Advance. Bay filly by Adamas out of Press Forward Hasketon Maid Mr F. Iles's: " Yearling filly by Lambton out of Lord Dur- ham'sdam Durham -• Yearling colt foal by The Cure— Miss Peddle ... Doctor Dyer. Mr J. Parker's: Black filly bv Grosvenor out of One Act, 3 yrs... Farce. Bav fillv bv ' Grosvenor out of One Act, 2 yrs Divertissement. * 3 Mr W. Day's: : Bay or brown colt by Grosvenor out of Celerity, . 2 y^ s JylaiL lraxn. Mr J. Brown's: > Brown colt by Goblin out of Danube, by Un- common, 2 yrs Dudswell. PLYMOUTH GARRISON RACES. Stewards: Major- Gen Hutchinson, Col Holloway, C. B., loyal Marines L. I.; Col Maun, Staff; Lieut- Col Jones, 73d legt; Major Stawell, Staff; Admiral Sir Houston Stewart, K. CB. ; Col Owen, C. B., Royal Engineers; Lieut- Col Stapylton, S2d L. I.; Lieut Col Radcliff, 75th Regt; and Capt Hon L. A. Vd- dington, R. A. Hon Sec: G. H. Powell, Esq, 82i L. I. Clerks of the Course: Major Edmonstowne, 32d L. I., ad W. Maunsell, Esq, R. A. SATURDAY, MARCH 28.— This annual event, which is lookd forward to with a great deal of interest in the West of Englan, came off on Chelson Meadow. It had been arranged that thes races should have taken place later in the spring, but in cons> quence of the projected removal of the 32d and 73d Regiments at present stationed in Plymouth garrison, it was thought advis able to hold them at an earlier period than had been originally fixed. The day although fine was very cold, and the wind blew most boisterously, but this did not mitigate the attendance. Tht rloned i^' EgS^' SK SoS JKffl'f the last water. leap at the same moment; ouuiuiicu uuo after which Stretton showed superior pace, and won a good race „ . , x. -. t. 0^ by a length and a half. The HUNT STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 30 added, „ , .. „ .. for horses that have been regularly hunted, & c or that are the The UNION STEEPLE CHASE ; for the first horse a cup the value property of officers of the garrison, or officers of the Royal ofl0 « ?' Llst ® aclf:. for jb° r8es. th? s have be « ! regularly hunted REGIMENTAL STEEPLE CHASES AT HENLEY- IN- ARDEN. Stewards : Col Wardlaw, Capt Robertson, Capt Park- Yates, and Capt Hall. Hon Sec : Major Dixon. MONDAY, MARCH 30.— The second annual meeting, promoted by the officers of the Royal Dragoons stationed at Birmingham, came off to- day at Henley, with great eclat. In addition to the principal events, a Plate of 25 sovs for farmers' horses was liberally contributed by the military gentlemen, who were unanimous in praising the arrangements provided by Major Dixon for comfort and convenience, as well as his proverbial affable demeanour in the discharge of his duties to one and all. The weather was de- lightfully propitious, while at intervals the fine band of the regi- ment also enlivened the proceedings. The REGIMENTAL CUP, presented by Capt Keane Fitz- Gerald ( late Royal Dragoons), added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 30 added, for horses bona fide the property of officers of the Royal Dragoons ; to be ridden by same; 12st each ; about three miles ; 10 subs. Mr Benyon ns br g Confederate, by Connaught Ran ger Mr Benyon 1 Capt Hall's br g The Count Owner 2 Capt Park- Yates's bk g Rifleman Mr Forteath 3 Capt Robertson's ch g Potheen Owner 0 Mr Mesham ns b g Peeping Tom Mr Glyn 0 Capt Coney's br g Blackbird Owner 0 MrMostyn's b in Quakeress Owner 0 Mr Hutton's b g The Dwarf Owner 0 The start took place in the large meadow contiguous to the farm, under the wheat field, and finishing in the pasture before reaching the churchyard, made altogether a different course to that the " annuals" are run over. Peeping Tom took the lead, but resigned to Rifleman at the first fence, which The Dwarf de- clined, and was out of the race afterwards. At the fourth leap Tom and another came down together, one of the loose animals next throwing out Ri fieman in advance, and caused him to bolt in a contrary direction. Confederate and The Count thence went on with the running, followed by Blackbird until the latter pulled on the wrong side of a flag and made a wide circuit ere he could be stopped. Rifleman, having by this time been righted, made up his ground, and soon after resumed the command, but eventually refusing, the issue was left to a couple only, Confede- rate winning a length over The Count, who came with a rush at the finish. Rifleman trotted in third. The WELTER RACE of 3 sovs each, with 30 added; 13steach; 9 subs. Capt Park- Yates's chg Havelock Owner 1 Mr Morton's ch g Red Indian Owner 2 Col Wardlaw's b g The Zouave Mr Forteath 3 Capt Radford's bk g Ipecacuanha Owner 0 Maj Ainslie's b g Paintbrush Capt Hall 0 Capt Coleman's bk g War Eagle Capt RobertBon 0 Mr Maclean's br m The Jewess Owner 0 Havelock led throughout, and won by six lengths, nothing else near. Captain Hall was thrown in the meadow near the church, and the horse galloped loose. Ipecacuanha never ascended the hill the first time round. The FARMERS' PLATE, of 25 sovs; four year olds list 101b, five 12st 71b, six and aged 13st; winners extra; three miles; 6 en- tries. Mr Harding's b g Jacques, by Orlando, 13st Mr Catlin 1 Mr Bawcutt's ch g Eily O'Connor, 13st Mr F. Robbins 2 Mr Rich's b gHomburg, 13st 71b ( car 71b extra).. Mr T. Parker 0 Mr Formby's ch g Its All Over, 12st 61b Mr T. Ivens dis Eily O'Connor led at the second fence, after which the running was taken up by Its all Over, who came in first by a length, but was disqualified by going the wrong side of a flag. Homburg fell and broke down badly. Jacques was also subsequently objected to, and the stakes withheld. A CONSOLATION SCRAMBLE, a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each, with 15 added; 12st each; cine mile and a half; 5 subs. Capt Robertson's ch g Potheen Owner 1 Capt Hall's br g The Count Owner 2 Mr Mesham's b gl'eeping Tom Mr Griffiths 3 Mr Mostyn's b m Quakeress Owner 0 Capt Radford's bk g Ipecacuanha Owner 0 Ipecacuanha and Quakeress were beaten early in the race, leav- ing the contest between The Count and Potheen, the former in front to the last fence, where his rider took an unnecessary leap, thus enabling Capt Robertson to rush in an easy winner. : HEREFORDSHIRE HUNT STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Sir V. Cornewall, Bart, and J. H Arkwright, Esq. Judge: Mr J. Bosley. TUESDAY, MARCH 31.— These steeple chases came off over the farm of Mr J. Bosley, about two miles from the city, and attracted a larger concourse of people— including many country gentlemen— than we have seen assembled on the " legiti- mate" race course at Widemarsh for many years past. This meeting, indeed— although specially stated as not coming within the cate- gory of a public meeting— is rapidly growing in favour, and the reason is obvious. At this hunt meeting the lovers of the Turf of the ancient city, and the red- land ' county, are permitted to see genuine sport, such as used to be^ itnessed here in days of yore. They feel that there is no danger of being " sold" by any of those nice little arrangements between the owners of horses which have too frequently occurred here; and hence, under the conviction that all will be " honest and above board," they enter with enthusiasm into the sport. So great has been the success of the present meeting that it has already been determined to get up a Tradesman's Cup for next year, while many gentlemen, whose purses have long been closed for the sports of the Turf, are ex- pressing themselves as desirous to subscribe to the hunt meeting if Sir V. Cornewall and Mr Arkwright— the two popular masters of the hounds— will continue at the head, in conjunction with Mr J. Bosley, Mr P. Ellis, and others, as herein they see a guarantee for all that is straightforward and honourable. The country selected was a fair hunting one, with an average number of ordinary leaps, and a small watercourse or brook, which had to be crossed three times, the run in being on even pasture, where the " Stands" were improvised. The HUNT STEEPLE CHASE, for horses which have been regularly hunted with the Herefordshire Hounds, & c; first horse a silver cup, the gift of the Masters of the Hunt; second, a cup value 5gs; and for the third a hunting whip ; weights, 12st; four miles. Mr Leake's br m Miss Hundley l Mr J. Wheeler's ch m Gold Dust ( carried 12st 31b) 2 Mr Steadman's ch g Master Tommy 3 Mr Jay's bi m Miss Watson o 31r Merrick's ch g Little Harry 0 Mr Goatman's br g Lottery 0 Mr Ford's br g Tom Random 0 Mr Taylor's ch m First of May 0 Mr Evans's Princess o When the horses came in sight it was evident that the work of tailing was beginning, although the pace was slow. At the brook there was a bit of a melee, but ultimately all got over without ac- cident, Miss Watson leading towards the Stands, Little Harry bringing up the rear. Miss Hundley, accompanied by Gold Dust, soon afterwards went to the front, and the pace was much im- proved, several of the horses being already out of the race. In coming to the brook the last time, Miss Hundley and Gold Dust seemed on pretty equal terms, but on entering the run in the former showed in front, and maintained her position to the end, winning easily by a dozen lengths. Miss Watson came in a bad third, but, as well as Princess, having gone on the wrong side of a flag, Master Tommy was placed third ; the others straggled in. The WELTER STEEPLE CHASE ; first horse, a cup, value 20 sovs; second, a cup, value 5 guineas; and the third a hunting whip ; 12st each ; for horses which have been regularly hunted with the Herefordshire Hounds, & c; about foHr miles. Mr Morris's b g Stretton Mr J. Higgins 1 Mr Arkwright's br g Ratcliffe Owner 2 Capt Sutherland's ch m Palatine Owner 3 Capt Heygate's br g Emerald Owner 0 Mr Jackson ns br g Skylark Mr Ellis 0 The rider of Stretton got dismounted at the brook, and Rat- cliffe shied. Emerald went on with a long lead, but soon after- wards resigned his position to Stretton and Ratcliffe, and from the moment they were in front the race was virtually reduced to a match between them, and a very close and exciting match it was, An entirely groundless rumour was afloat the latter part of last • week respecting the death of Asteroid. The horse arrived at his training quarters from Northampton all right, and was never better than at present. His stable companion, Cowley, knocked himself about, as he always does in travelling, and the canard I probably arose from that circumstance. , £ LIVERPOOL HUNT CLUB.— This excellent meeting takes place ,• Friday and Saturday next, at Hoylake, a few miles from Bir- kenhead over the private course of the club, and from the large entries made there is every reason to believe that it will be a capital meeting. In addition to the ten races, there are three steeple chase matches, one of which, between Mary Anne, cliesnut mare, lOst 71b, and Fosco, grey gelding, 9st 71b, is already causing the greatest excitement in the neighbourhood of Liver- pool, Fosco now being the favourite at 2 to 1 on him since his Liverpool performance. THE EPSOM MEETINGS.— The following notice was posted at Tattersall's on Monday last:—" Separate Enclosure for Members of Tattersall's at Epsom Grand Stand.— A separate enclosure lias been constructed at Epsom Grand Stand for the use of subscribers to Tattersall's exclusively, and as it may cause delay and diffi- culty on a race day to identify members, a clerk will attend in this room on Monday, 13th April, f « r the Purposeof issuing tickets ( not transferable), at a fee of 5s each, which will include both Spring and Summer Meetings, 1863. Should any person, not being a subscriber to Tattersall's, gain admission within the said enclosure, he will be immediately removed on his being pointed out to Henry Dorling, Clerk of the Course.- Epsom, March 30, 1863." Navy resident in the three towns; weight for age; thorough breds 71b extra; two miles on the flat. Col Holloway's ( R. M. L. I.) br g Sir Geoffrey, aged, list 71b Capt Holloway 1 Mr Powell's ( 32dL. I.) bg Furious, 6 yrs, 12st CaptRuck- Keene ( R. A.) 2 Mr Yates's ch h Southampton, aged. 12st 31b Mr Scobell 3 Mr Band's( 32d L. I.) bm Vanity ( hb), aged, list.. Mr Elwyn 0 Sir Geoffrey led, Furious going on second, Southampton third, and Vanity last. Sir Geoffrey and Furious had the finish to themselves, the former eventually winning easily by three lengths. A GARRISON HURDLE RACE, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 25 added; list 71b each; thorough breds 71b extra; two miles. Mr Hutchinson's ( R. A., A. D. C.) bk g The Saracen's Head ( h b), 6 yrs, 11 st 71b ( carried 12st) Owner 1 Mr Powell's b g Furious, 6 yrs, 12st 61b Capt Ruck- Keane ( R. A.) 2 Mr Orrid's ( 73d Regt) b g Refuser ( h b). aged, list71b.. Owner 0 Hon J. B. Ogilvy's ( 32d L. I.) ch m Baby ( h b), aged, list 71b Mr Horridge 0 Saracen's Head took the lead, with Furious second, Refuser third, and Baby last. In taking the last fence, Furious joined Saracen's Head, but the latter retrieved his position in the run home, and won cleverly by a length. A GARRISON FLAT RACE, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 30 added; weight for age; thorough bred horses 71B extra; one mile and a half. Col Holloway's br g Sir Geoffrey ( h b), aged, list 101b CaptRuck- Keene ' 1 Mr Powell's b m Daisy ( h b), aged, list 101b Mr Collins 2 Col Holloway's b g Ring, 4 yrs, list 31b Capt Holloway 0 Mr Bond's b m Vanity ( h b), aged, list Mr Elwyn 0 Sir Geoffrey started with the lead, followed closely by Daisy, Ring and Vanity bringing up the rear. Sir Geoffrey and Daisy made the running alternately, both keeping well together. In the straight run in Daisy was pushed hard, but it was " no go," and Sir Geoffrey won by a length. The UNITED SERVICE STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, with 20 added; for horses that have never won a race ; weight for age ; thorough breds 71b extra ; heats, half a mile. Mr Bond's Vanity, aged, list Mr Elwyn 1 1 Mr Orrid ns Zarina, aged, list Owner 2 2 Mr Bond's Electra, aged, list Owner 0 0 Mr Garnier's Kaffir, 5 yrs, lOst 101b Mr Horridge 0 0 Mr Keene ns Fanny CaptRuck- Keene 0 0 Vanity took the lead, followed by Zarina, who maintained their positions in both heats. The rest were not placed. MELTON HUNT STEEPLE CHASES. SATURDAY, MARCH 28.— After an unprecedented season of good hunting weather, the sportsmen who honour Melton Mow- bray with their presence finished the season the day after Croxton Park races with some spirited steeple chases, as above, over a fine hunting country, the start half a mile from Whissindine, by the back of Green's Lodge, over the well- known steeple chase ground, finishing at Burton. The MELTON HUNT STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 15 sovs each for gentlemen, and 5 each for tenant farmers, for horses that have been regularly hunted with the Belvoir, Quorndon, Cottesmore, or Mr Tailby's Hounds; 12st 71b each; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or farmers' sons, & c; four miles. Col H. Forester's The Leading Article Mr Vivian 1 Earl of Wilton's Box Mr G. Fitzwilliam 2 Mr Gilford's Volunteer Mr W. Harris 3 Sir F. Johnstone's Pantaloon Owner 0 Capt Boyce's Smoke Col Morgan 0 Major Paynter's Hotspur Owner 0 Mr Chaplin's Hercules Mr E. Chaplin 0 Mr Percival's Gamecock MrT. Percival 0 Earl of Listowel's Skylark Owner 0 Lord Andover's b g Roscrea Lord Grey de Wilton 9 Lord Proby's Magpie Owner 0 Mr Behren's Harlequin Owner 0 Mr Percival's Pale Face Mr Gordon 0 A capital start after one failure. No mishaps until the first brook, when The Leading Article fell, followed by several others ; Mr Vivian soon up again, making the best of his way. On the top of Leesthorpe Hill" there began to be a long tail, the pace being so severe. The field from that point comprised The Lead- ing Article, Pantaloon, Smoke, Hotspur, Hercules, Gamecock, Box, and Volunteer, who raced together to the last brook, where unfortunately the noble baronet's horse fell, after being admirably piloted by him, and looking up to that time all over a winner. A good finish ensued, The Leading Article defeating Box by a neck ; Volunteer a good third. A MATCH for 50 sovs each, between Major Paynter and Lord Andover, was won by the major, after a well- contested race. A SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for tenant far- mers ; over the Four- mile Course. Mr Abbott's Bandoline Mr W. Coleman 1 Mr J. Leadbetter's Haycock Mr Wm. Lloyd 2 Mr Stokes's Jessie W. Stokes 0 Mr Palethorpe's Odd Trick 0 Mr Allsop's Drayton 0 Mr E. Woodroffe's Wildfire 0 Mr E. B. Ward's Precentor 0 Won in good style, though down at both brooks ; a well- con- tested race from end to end, pace good, several falls. Altogether this was the best finish Melton has seen for years. TADCASTER STEEPLE CHASES.— This meeting is fixed for Fri- day, the 24th inst, when four stakes will be run for, consisting of a Handicap, Hunters', Farmers', and Selling Stakes, further par- ticulars of which will shortly be published. THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE STEEPLE CHASE MATCH AT AYLESBURY.—" A Spectator" maintains that but for the cannon at the brook. Oxford would have won this chase with The Dane; and states that a subsequent challenge from, his owner was refused by Cambridge. with the Herefordshire Hounds, & c; about three miles. Mr J. Leake's br m Maid of All Work Mr Leake I Mr Morris's b g Stretton Mr J. Higgins 2 Mr Kempson's ch g Monarch Will 3 Mr E. Grimes ns br g Kerry Mr J. Davies, jun 0 Mr E. Baynham ns br g Hedgecut Mr J. Wheeler 0 Mr Steadman's ch g Master Tommy Mr Steadman o Mr Hamp ns b m Miss Hamp ( carried 12st) Capt Brown 0 Mr Phillipps's ch g Speck Leah 0 Mr Lloyd's br g Worcester Mr Kingsley 0 Mr Shepherd's gr g Rocket Huxlev 0 Mr Bull's br m The Princess Mr Goat, mail 0 Mr Underwood's br m Irish Nanny Mr Merrick 0 is in the former race there was a good deal of confusion at the bjok, but happily no accident. With various minor changes, Ainarch, Maid of All Work, and Stretton were in front positions althe way after the horses had settled to their work, the latter, hcsrever, losing ground by taking the wrong side of a flag. At thfinish Monarch showed temper when called upon, and de- stiyed what appeared to be a fair chance of winning. Maid of AlWork and Stretton ran a pretty race home, the former having the. est of it into the last field, and finishing a winner by a length andk half. ' * TheHuNT HURDLE RACE ; for the first horse a cup value 7gs, an for the second a hunting whip; list each; heats, one mile. IV Taylor's ch m First of May, list 51b Owner 1 1 > Huxley's Gaylad Owner 2 2 MJ. Wheeler s ch m Gold Dust Will 0 3 MGoatman's br g Lottery MrGeatman 3 0 MJay's ch m Unknown Mr Walters 0 0 Mil Haynes's br g Smuggler Owner 0 0 Mr. Bosley's b m Moorhen Mr Steadman 0 0 Mrliggins's bk in Fair water Owner 0 0 Mrhillipps's ch g Speck Leah 0 dr Mr errick's ch g Little Harry Owner 0 dr Mr . ckson's br m Single Peeper Mr P. Ellis 0 dr A capal start being effected, thewholelot went to work in pell- mell st), e, the pace being very severe. There was no mis- take nde at the hurdles, First of May eventually winning easily, he second heat, in which three were drawn, was pretty much a lpetition of the first. All got earnestly to work without delay, an kept at it " hammer and tongs " to the finish, Mr Tay- lor's maragain winning easily. MATCH 5 each, p. p.; one mile on the flat. Mr J. Jsley's b ni Sweetlips Owner I Mr Sheierd's gr g Rocket Owner 2 This affr created intense fun. Mr Shepherd, who rides about 16st, > orted his colours and came manfully forward for the contest; Mgosley, in " the rough," as manfully got into the pig- skin, and aid enthusiastic cheering the start was effected. Mr Bosley dasl^ away, while Mr Shepherd pulled his horse nearly " double," ti impression being that he was making a " waiting race.'' Howler, the farther he went the farther he got behind ; but in rounder the course Sweetlips bolted, and was nearly taking Mr Bosley ov the hedge. Mr Shepherd thus drew up a little, but Mr Bosle; having righted his mare, dashed away again, and won as he likt. The Open Jb- dle Race, for post- entered horses, brought out eight; a smar^ nd merry spin, ending in Mr Jones's horse being the winner. A amusing pony race followed, and closed a capital afternoon's spc, The ordinary in the evening at the City Arms was largely abided, and the prospects for next year's Hunt Meeting were scussed with an earnestness of purpose which showed that faiind bona fide racing has still many supporters in Hereford. Thaig are specially due to Mr Bosley for the interest he has taken in tj meeting, and the exertions he has made to ensure success. SEDSFIELD STEEPLE CHASES. TUESDAY, MCH 31.— These events were celebrated on Tues- day, March 31, arn, wing to the extreme fineness of the weather drew a large concose of spectators to the scene of action. The course is the sam\ s iast year, and is of triangular form, and situate about a quaiy 0f a mile from the town. The sport came off as under:— A SWEEPSTAKES of SOvs each, 1 ft, with 15 added, for horses which have been gularly hunted with the Durham County, Hurworth, Clevelaj, Bedale, York and Ainsty, Morpeth, or Tynedale Foxhouii ; weight for age, & c; the second saved his stake; about three ijes. Mr R. Trenholm's ea Magdaline ( h b), 4 yrs .... Thompson 1 Mr Batty's b m Clarjged Owner 2 Mr T. Ruddock's br? eggy Taft, aged J. Hall 3 Mr White's bli Bonit) iier, 6 yrs P. Nixon 0 Mr Moody's ch m Seaj x^ ass ( h b), aged Skeene 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Q- a, 5 to 2 agst Bombardier, and 3 to 1 agst Peggy Taft. PeggTaft made the running until they had crossed the Stockton lar. when Magdaline went to the front, but was soon passed by Clar^ ho went on with a commanding lead to the last fence but one im home, when she bolted, and Magda- line went in an easy wini by ten lengths; bad third. A SWEEPSTAKES of 30s es,, io ft, with 10 sovs added, for ho rse the property of tenant mers; weights as in the preceding race ; about three miles. Mr Holborn's gr m Little l( jami agea Calvert 1 Mr Huinble's bk h Faddyeed Owner 2 Mr Granger's Young Prefer, 6 yrs Nixon 0 Mr Strike's b m A. E. A., ijs Owner 0 Mr Lofthouse's b m Raby,? rs Skeene 0 Mr Kilburn's gr h Blueskii yrs Thompson 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Raby, to 1 agst Young Pretender, 4 to 1 agst A. E. A., and 10 to 1 agSattle Madam. Paddy made play the first time round, closely Jowed by A. E. A., Blueskin, and Baby. Before reaching Cote ) 0k, Raby went to the front, but she seon bolted, and leftLittliadam to canter home. Blueskin and A. E. A. fell. PONY RACE, , a purse of gold*. Mr Turner's Little Jessie 2 Mr Badrick's Maid of the Mi. x All the heats were woiasily ; two others> raiu 1 1 2 2 EASTBOUIiUE HUNT RACES. Stewards: W. L. Christie, A. Donovan, H. M. Curteis, F. F. Thomas, W. Angerstein, M. P., and F. Sheppard, Esqs.: Messrs J. Gosden and T. Stapley. Clerk of the Course : Mr E. Cane. Judge: Mr J. S. Turner. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1.— This meeting, which was held upon the most elevated portion of the south coast, called Bullock Downs, the property of the Duke of Devonshire, took place on Wednesday last, and it may be truly termed one of the pret- tiest watering places along the coast, for the views are really mag- nificent, more especially from the race course, which is about three miles from Eastbourne. The weather, although very fine and dry, was piercingly cold, there being a strong easterly wind. The at- tendance, however, was remarkably good, including a great many ladies and gentlemen from the surrounding district, who seemed to enjoy the amusements exceedingly. The sports commenced at one o'clock with a Hurdle Race, one mile, over four flights of hurdles, riders to carry 16st each ; this event only produced two runners, and a strong- looking hunter, called The Druid, won rather easily. The Tradesmen's Plate followed, and six competitors came to the scratch, and a useful- looking hunter named Volunteer carried off' the prize. The Far- mers' Plate was won easily by Ingestrie, and the Open Flat Race by a smart little mare called Clapper ( late Ding Dong), beating six others. The Cup, the gift of the Duke of Devonshire, was won by Ingestrie, defeating seven others. The Railway Plate was also won alter a fine race by Clapper, who was objected to upon the ground of not having carried sufficient weight. The stewards, however, had not gone into the case when we left. The Ladies' Plate for ponies wound up the proceedings, and a very speedy- looking pony named Annie won easily, beating six others. There was plenty of betting upon every event, several metropo- litan bookmakers being present. The race course is certainly a very fine one, and the Cup race, three miles, could be viewed throughout; and we are fully satisfied, providing some of the races are thrown completely open, that this meeting would in time become second to none in this part of the country. This would bring better class horses out. The competitors upon this occasion were principally a lot of cast- offs from racing stables, many of whom are made hunters for these events; in fact, now- a- days screws of all descriptions, with very dicky understandings, are too often brought into requisition at many Hunt meetings. In our return of these races it will be seen that several broke down, while others pulled up very dicky, and it will take a month's good bucketing to put them right. That a lot of slow horses often make good races, and cause quite as much amusement among the country folks as fleet ones, we cannot dis- pute, although farmers' races should be represented by a better class. The sports, however, terminated very satisfactorily, the arrangements were very well carried out, and the afternoon amusements appeared te give general satisfaction. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, to carry 16st; one mile, over four hurdles; three subs. Mr Hume's b g The Druid, aged, 16st Owner 1 Mr Paxton's b g Piper, aged, 16st Mr F. F. Tnomas 2 Betting : 2 to 1 on The Druid, who made all the running at a slow pace, and won easily by a length. An objection against the winner, upon the ground of a cross, was afterwards withdrawn. The TRADESMEN'S PLATE of 20 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, for horses the property of present subscribers of not less than 2 sovs to the Eastbourne Hunt; 12st each; winners extra; professionals 71b extra; about two miles, over six hurdles. Mr T. Arkcoll's b g Volunteer, 12st 71b ( inc 71b extra). T. Clay 1 Mr J. Paxton's br g Wilmington, 12st ( car 12st 101b) Flinn 2 Mr Dowson's Alarum, 12st 71b ( including 71b extra).. W. Clay 3 Mr F. Thomas's b in Cigarette, 12st ( carried 12st 71b). . Owner 0 Mr J. Gosden's ch m Gipsy Girl, 12st Mr Streigton 0 Mr W. Adam's br m Molly Bawn, 12st Owner 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Volunteer, 3 to 1 each agst Cigarette and Alarum. Molly Bawn made play for about a quarter of a mile, when the favourite deprived her of the lead, and Alarum obtained second place. Cigarette fell at the second hurdle, and Volunteer continued the lead to the end, and won in a canter by three lengths; bad third, the others beaten off. The FARMERS' PLATE of 20 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, for horses the property of farmers of Sussex that have been regularly hunted, & c; 12st 71b each; winners extra; gentlemen riders, professionals 71b extra; about two miles, over six hurdles. Mr Bull's br g Ingestrie, by Teddington, 6 yrs, 13st.. MrDavey 1 Mr E. Elphick's br g Advent, aged, l3st 71b Owner 2 Mr J. H. Wagner's grg Star Gazer, aged, 13st Bushell 0 Betting: 6 to 4 on Advent, who made the running for three quarters of a mile, when Ingestrie went in advance, was never again caught, and won in a canter by ten lengths; Star Gazer, in trouble throughout, broke down. The OPEN FLAT RACE of 20 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, for horses that have never won 20 sovs, that have been hunted, & c; weight for age; gentlemen riders, professionals 71b extra ; about iwo miles. Mr Dowson's b m Clapper ( late Ding Dong), 4 yrs, list ( including 7ib extra) W. Clay 1 Mr E. Elphick's in Miss Emily, 4yrs, llst( in 71b extra).. Martin 2 Mr Cameron's b g Senior Wrangler, 4 yrs, lOst 71b .... Owner 3 Mr Dowson's br h Selection, 4 yrs, list ( in 71b extra). . T. Clay 4 Mr E. Elphick's Southover, 5 yrs, 12st 31b A. Brown 0 Mr H. Newman's b m Little Nell, 5 yrs, list 31b .... Lambert 0 Mr Floyd's b m Full Cry, aged, list 71b Lawson 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Senior Wrangler, 3 to 1 agst Miss Emily, and 5 to 1 agst Ding Dong. Miss Emily, Selection, Senior Wrangler, and Clapper ran in close company to just below the distance, when the latter obtained a slight lead ; half way up Senior Wrangler went up, pulling double, to Clapper's head, and a fine race home ensued, but Senior Wrangler breaking down badly a few lengths from the winning post, Clapper won by a length; two lengths between second and third, Selection close up to the latter. The others were beaten a long way. A CUP, the gift of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, for horses of tenant farmers; 12st each ; three miles. Mr H. Bull's br g Ingestrie, 6 yrs, 12st Mr Davey 1 Mr T. Arkcoll's b g Dandolo, 12st Mr Leigh 2 Mr II. Gorringe's br m Lurline, 12st Owner 3 Mr F. Thomas s ch g Quickstep, 12st Owner 0 Mr H. Hollambv's gr m Orange Blossom, 12st Mr Cane 0 Mr W. Watts's ch m The Nun, 12st Mr Pitcher 0 Mr W. Adams's br m Molly Bawii, 12st Owner 0 Mr T. Arkcoll's b g Volunteer, 12st Mr Shoesmith 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Quickstep, 5 to 2 agst Dandolo, and 5 to 1 each agst Molly Bawn and Ingestrie. Molly Bawn made the running, with Dandolo, Lurline, Quickstep, and The Nun next in about the order named, and Ingestrie, under waiting orders, well up with the latter. When about two miles had been gone over Ingestrie began to draw towards the front, and half a mile from home he rushed past his opponents, was never again headed, and won easily by four lengths; Lurline a bad third, the others beaten off, the majority not passing the winning- post. The RAILWAY PLATE of 20 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, for horses that have never won a stake or plate of 20 sovs; 12st 71b each ; maidens allowed 71b; gentlemen riders, profes- sionals or others 71b extra; about two miles, over six hurdles. Mr Dowson's b m Clapper. 4 yrs, 12st 71b ( inc 71te ex) W. Clav I Mr E. Elphick's m Miss Emily, 12st Mr Cameron 2 Mr Dowson's b h Alarum, 12st 71b ( inc 71b extra) ... . T. Clay 3 Mr J. Tollit's br g Rat Trap, 12st Mr Newman 4 Mr C. J. Norris's b g Tim Whiffler, 12st Mr Furner 5 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Miss Emily, 5 to 2 agst Clapper, aud 4 to 1 agst Alarum. The latter cut out the work at a good pace, with Clapper and the favourite close up. The three named continued in front throughout. Clapper, however, took the last hurdle about half a mile from home a little in advance, and maintained the lead to half way up the distance, when Mr Cameron made his effort with the favourite, bailed, however, to obtain the lead, and Clapper won by a length; two lengths between the second and third, very bad fourth. The winner was objected to. The LADIES' PLATE of 10 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each, for ponies not exceeding 14 hands high ; list each, with an allowance of 71b for every inch below ; winners extra ; about a mile and a half. Mr E. Davey's Annie, list Owner 1 Mr W. Wood ham's Lottery, list Mr Shoesmith 2 Mr E. Elphlck's Welsh Jack, lOst 71b Martin 3 Mr Martin's Maid of the Mill, lOst 71b W. Clay 0 Mr W. M. Ansell's Yellow Jack, lOst Ford 0 Mr W. Cooper's Kate, list Owner 0 Mr Baker's Polly, list 71b Mr Grant 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Welsh Jack, 5 to 2 each agst Lottery and Polly. The race was entirely between the three placed, but Annie, who was much superior to the others, took the lead nearly half a mile from home, and won by ten lengths ; a good race for second place between the favourite and Lottery, which the latter obtained by a length. NEWCASTLE AND GATESHEAD HARRIERS* HUNT STEEPLE CHASE AND SPRING MEETING- Stewards : The Mayor of Newcastle, the Mayor of Gateshead, the Sheriff of Newcastle, and Lieut- Col Hawks. Handicapper : Mi- ll. Johnson, of York. Starter: Mr Thompson. Treasurer: Mr J. Hadlow. Clerk of the Course : Mr J. Gray. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1.— TO the spirit and liberality of the members of the Newcastle and Gateshead Harriers' Hunt the sport- ing public of this neighbourhood were again to- day indebted for a most excellent day's sport, and were the example set by this un- pretending little hunt but followed by the other hunts in this lo- cality, a first- rate spring meeting could, without the slightest difficulty, be firmly established, by which both the class of horses and riders would be materially improved, though from the exhi- bition of the latter on this occasion little was left to be desired. The weather was truly delightful; early in the morning the sun burst forth in brightest splendour, and continued unclouded during the entire day ; indeed a more lovely day for the meeting could not have been desired. The arrangements were as usual en- trusted to Mr John Gray, whose never- tiring efforts were on this occasion called into active service, zealously aided as he was by Mr Hadlow, the treasurer, and the cammittee of the Harriers' Hunt Club, under the able presidency of Lieut- Col Hawks. The time of fixture, owing to the near approach of the Easter holi- days, was one not suitable to the masses, but, notwithstanding, the attendance was, under the circumstances, both very large and highly respectable. The presence of all the Stewards, and their courtesy in the discharge of their duties, added most materially to the success of the meeting. The HARRIERS' HUNT CUP, value 30 sovs, added to a Sweeps. takes of 2 sovs each ; the second saved his stake ; the sweepstakes o 2 sovs each ( after paying expenses) to be added to the Harriers Hunt funds ; about three miles and a half ; 14 subs. Mr J. Hadlow's brm Gaylass, aged, 12st ( car 12st31b).. Owner 1 Capt Mllvain's b g Romeo, aged, l2st MrH. Wilkinson 2 Mr H. Hunter's ch g Yellow Jack, aged, 12st Owner 3 Mr J. H. Gray ns d g Young Pretender, aged, 12st. MrC. Kirsop 0 The Mayor of Gateshead ns bk g Town Council- lor, aged, 12st CaptMilvaln 0 Mr C. Stephenson's br g Ravenhill, 4 yrs, 12st Mr Miller 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Romeo, 4 to 1 agst Gaylass, 5 to 1 agst Ra- venhill, and 7 to 1 agst Young Pretender. The horses were walked, headed by Mr Gray, from the starting post in the centre of the course until through the carriage way attached to the Stand, when the lead was taken by Town Councillor, followed by Romeo and Gaylass, the latter of whom took the lead about a mile from home, was never headed, and won in a canter by twenty lengths. Yellow Jack fell at the secsnd fence, Young Pretender refused the third, and Town Councillor suffered an overthrow near the old engine. Mr Hadlow's success was received with the loudest cheering. The TYNE SPRING HANDICAP of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 3 ft; the sccond saved his stake; winners extra; North Derby Course; 7 subs. Mr J. Watson's bk c Bohemian, by Astrologer, 3 yrs, Sstlllb Noble 1 Mr Moore ns b h Eidolon, 6 yrs, 9st 51b Calvert 2 Mr ; V asterman'sbr c The Robber, 3 yrs, 5st 91b Davis 3 Mr Fobert's b f Retento, 4 yrs, 7st lib Wood 0 Mr Kelloe ns br f Miss Chaytor, 4 yrs, 6st 91b Viney 0 Betting: Even on Bohemian, 5 to 2 agst Eidolon, 4 to 1 agst Retento, and 4 to 1 agst The Robber. Eidolon took the lead and made the running until near the Coal- pit turn, where Bohemian and The Robber joined issue; an excellent race ensued, Bohemian winning by a head; same between second and third. The SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for all ages; T. Y. C.; 7 subs. Mr C. Wintringham's b f Saltant. by Fandango out of Alma, by Gameboy, 3 yrs ( 25 sovs) Noble 1 Mr Ridley's br f Benevolence, 3 yrs ( 25) Wood 2 Mr J. Garbutt's br f Sarah Ann, 3 yrs ( 25) Smith 3 Betting: Even on Saltant, 6 to 4 agst Sarah Ann, and 3 to 1 agst Benevolence. Won cleverly by two lengths. The NORTHUMBERLAND HUNT PLATE of 30 sovs, for horses that have been regularly hunted in the counties of Northumberland or Durham ; weight for age; gentlemen riders ; Northumber- land Plate Course ( two miles) ; 14 subs. Mr Miller ns b g Sir Charles, aged, 12st 71b ... . Mr VV. Miller 1 Mr Curry ns b g Royal Oak, aged, 12st 71b.. Mr H. Wilkinson 2 Mr H. Lister's gr g The Rover, aged, 12st 71b Owner 3 Capt Milvain's b g Romeo, aged, l2st 71b Capt Milvain 4 Mr C. Stephenson's ns d g Yoang Pretender, aged, list 71b Mr C. Kirsop 0 Mr R. Lamb's ch m Gabrielle ( late Shoes), aged, 12st7lb Mr Golightly 0 Mr W. Robson's bk f Young Jessie, 4 yrs, list 41b Mr R. H. Stephenson 0 Mr Henderson's br m Lady Clare, 6 yrs, 12st 71b.. Mr Webster 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Royal Oak, 3 to 1 agst Sir Charles, 4 to 1 agst Young Jessie, 5 to 1 agst Lady Clare, 5 to 1 agst Romeo, 8 to 1 agst Young Pretender, and 10 to 1 agst The Rover. Royal Oak made nearly all the running until after rounding the last turn, when Sir Charles rushed to the front, and won cleverly by two lengths ; a length between second, third, and fourth. The officers of the 14th Hussars will hold a steeple chase meeting over the Trafford Course, OH Thursday, the 16th inst. HOWDEN STEEPLE CHASES.— The Handicap Steeple Chase will close on the 9th, and the Hunters' Stakes on the 11th inst. WINDSOR STEEPLE CHASES.— The Windsor Open Handicap closed with 13 subs, the Borough Member^- Plate witfa. il subs* and the Castle. Steeple Chase Plate with 20 tntries.. j PROGRAMME OF THE DORSETSHIRE HtMf STEEPLE CHASES. ( Over the Waddon Vale Course.) WEDMSSIMY, APRIL 8.— The DORSETSHIRE OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 2 if declared, with 50 added; winners of any handicap after the weights were declared 71b, of two or more 121b extra; about three miles; 10 subs, 2 of whom declared. st lb st lb st lb The Orphan 1110 Mountain Fox .. 11 0 My Pet 10 0 TMe Count llio The General 10 10 Tomboy 10 0 St Pierre 11 5 Quicksilver 10 7 The CORTON PLATE ( Handicap) of 5 » sovs ; winners of any handi- cap after the weights were declared 71b extra; about three miles. st lb I st lb I st lb Cardinal 12 5 Charlie 11 4 John o'Gaunt.... 10 4 The Orphan 12 5 | The General 11 i | Little Amy 10 4 St Pierre 11 12 | Quicksilver 11 0 I Playman ( dr) Artless 11 10 Nancy li o Carabineer ( dr) Mountain Fox .. 11 7 | The Mayor ie 7| The HUNT STAKES, 3 sovs each; the WADDON VALE STAKES, 3 sovs each; and the Cup, given by C. Hambro, Esq, 3 sovs each; for horses regularly hunted in the county. PROGRAMME OF HERTS HUNT ( HITCHIN) STEEPLE CHASES. THURSDAY, APRIL 9.— The HUNTERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 60 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted with either Lord Dacre's, the Oakley, the Puckeridge, orthe Cam- bridgeshire Hounds during the season of 1862- 63, and that have never started in any but hunt steeple chases: 12st each; winners of any steeple chase 71b extra; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or their sons; about three miles. Hertfordshire Lass I Honeysuckle I Conjuror Bitter Beer St Ippolitts Maggie; White Stockings | The FARMERS' PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstake of 3 sovs each, for horses the property of farmers occupying not less than 100 acres of land within the limits of either of the four afore- said hunts; all other conditions as in the Hunters' Stakes. Rufus I Aniseed I Gibraltar Otho Remnant Old Buckle Malta I Laundress A PURSE of 50 sovs ( given by the Herts Hunt Club), added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, for horses the property of farmers resident and holding not less than 100 acres of land within the limits of LordDacre's Hunt only. Other conditions as above. Cruikshank I Remnant I Daylight Leo I Pike | Hotspur The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, with 100 added; list 71b each; winners of any steeple chase or hurdle race value 50 sovs 71b, of two of 50 sovs or one of 100 sovs 121b, of 200 sovs 201b, and of 300 sovs 281b extra; the second in any steeple chase value 200 sovs or more 71b extra; starters three times and not having won allowed 71b; gentlemen riders allowed 51b; about three miles. Springbok St James Oliver Twist Hazard Sir Stephen Deceiver Doubtful Playman Luff Firefly Magician Maggie Polly Jumpaway Rook the Gardener Malta Arbury Charley Grey Orphan CHELTENHAM STEEPLE CHASES, 1863. APRIL 14.— The BOROUGH PLATE of 40 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each; three miles. age st lb Diadem 6.. 10 7 Wellington ( late Rover).. .. 10 5 Over the Sea .. 4.. 9 12 Church Militnt4.. 9 12 st lb st lb st lb Wee Nell 11 7 Light of Other De Reuter 9 11 Sinking Fund..,. 11 2 Days 10 6 Sunbeam 9 11 Romeo 11 2 Avalanche 10 4 Deception 9 9 Maritana 11 0 OliverTwist .... 10 4 Orphan 9 7 Gladiator 10 11 Piff Paff 10 4 Mytton 9 7 Grisi 10 8 Fosco 9 13 Corkscrew 9 2 Xanthcs 9 12 The LANSDOWN PLATE ( Handicap); two miles, over the Steeple Chase Course. age st lb I age st lb Xanthus a.. 11 10 Long Odds.... 6.. 10 12 Vesta 6.. 11 4 [ Longford .... a.. 10 12 Sunbeam 11 2 May Queen .. .. 10 10 Orkoustra 11 0 Caiitab 10 10 Deception 11 0 | Ch g by Cneas. 6.. 10 7 APRIL 15.— The GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared, with 100 added; winners of any handicap steeple chase after the declaration of the weights 71b extra; about four miles; 30 subs, 14 of whom de- clared. st lb stlb st lb Emblem 11 7 Maritana 10 10 Rhoabus 10 0 Wee Nell 11 4 Gladiator 10 7 Piff Paff 10 0 Freshman 11 o Grisi 10 4 Pineapple 10 0 Jealousy 11 0 Avalanche 18 2 Deception 9 4 Sinking Fund..,. 10 12 Light of Other Orphan 9 2 Romeo 10 12 Days 10 0 The ARLE PLATE ( Handicap); three miles, over the Steeple Chase Course. st lb I st lb I st lb Xanthus, aged .. 11 0 Long Odds 10 4 | Ch g by Cneas .... 9 13 Vesta 10 10 | Sir Henry 10 3 ( Diadem 9 33 Sunbeam 10 9 | Cantab 10 2 Over the Sea 9 3 Deception 10 7 May Queen 10 2 j Church Militant .. 9 3 Orkoustra 10 6 | | Weights published on April 2, at 10 a. m. The UNITED HUNT STAKES closed with 9 subs, the PRINCE OF WALES STAKES with 11 subs, and the FARMERS' STAKES with 9 subs. COUNTY GALWAY H( JNT STEEPLE CHASES. APRIL 6.— Entries for the GALWAY HUNT CUP, value 108 guineas; weight for age ; about three miles. Mr Walter Seymour's Topthorn, aged Mr Burton R. P. Persse's Musician, aged Lord Clanmorris's Pedlar, aged Mr P. Burke's Ballybroder, aged Lord Dunkellin's ch in Acceptances for the KNOCKBARRON HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 80 added ; about three miles. st lb I st lb I st lb Cripple 11 10 Steelboy 10 10 Farintosh 10 3 Newcastle 10 13 J Violin 10 3 | Aladdin 9 10 Entries for the SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 40 added; about two miles. Evergreen | Medora | Ballybroder FAIRY HOUSE STEEPLE CHASES. APRIL 6.— Acceptances for the HUNTERS' CUP; three miles. age st lb age st lb age st lb Trinculo a.. 13 0 Mag 5.. 11 8 Grasshopper .. 4.. 11 0 Don Pedro.. .. a.. 12 9 Danish Lass .. 5.. 11 5 Skipper 4.. 10 11 Lucky Denny. 5.. 12 7 PollvDill .... 5.. 11 2 Prophet 3.. 10 7 Daisy Plucker. a.. 12 5 Teddy Regan.. 5.. 11 0 Good Goods ( late Harry 5.. 12 0 Gerald a.. 11 0 Screamer) .. 6.. 10 0 Fly Not Yet .. 5. . 11 12 There are 12 acceptances for the FARMERS' RACE. West Somerset Steeple Chases will take place on Wednesday, the 22d inst, on the Haselbury Vale Course, near Crewkerne. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. STUD PRACTICE. MR EDITOR : When I ventured, under the above title, to offer some hints in your pages to breeders of thorough- bred stock which I imagined might be acceptable, as tending to diminish the work of their stallions and increase the chances of having a produce from their mares, particularly barren ones, I certainly had no intention to excite a discussion, or to enter into one upon the physiology of breeding. I have already said scientific topics are more suitable to professional men and professional journals than to either your readers or your pages. But your numerous corre- spondents have gone much further into the subject than I have, and by making use of my name have made me a party more or less to all that has been written in the many letters which you have lately had to insert. In taking a farewell for the present of all that has been elicited, for if the breeding season is not over the racing season has commenced, and your paper will have now to be devoted to the latter, I congratulate myself that none of my facts have been disputed ; and although I am told that my con- clusions have not proved my knowledge of the principles of breed- ing. said by others to be so clearly established, I claim for them the benefit of those doubts which practical men so well know attend all the inferences which we could wish to draw from them. For instance, it is said that when a pure animal of any race has been pregnant to an animal of a different breed, such pregnant animal is a cross ever afterwards, incapable of producing a pure offspring. Surely some of our numerous breeders of sheep and cattle can so far enlighten us with facts as to enable us to properly appreciate such a state- ment. Again, the law which Count Strzelecki gives as go- verning the offspring of the European male and aboriginal female is scarcely credible, and becomes less so when we take into consideration that it is admitted not to hold good in the negro race. The law I here allude to is that if fruitful ing tercourse take place between a European male and an abori- ginal female of New 8outh Wales or Van Diemen's Land, the female is for ever afterwards barren to a male of her own race, and only capable of procreating with white men. The theory is not new but has lately been brought forward that the male parent chiefly determines the external characters of the offspring, while the female parent chiefly determines the in- ternal structures and the general size and quality, mainly fur- nishing the vital organs. I believe that it may be put down as a law that hybrids always partake more of the characteristics of the male than the female parent, and I have already alluded to the instance in which this is so decidedly conspicuous. The mule got by an ass out of a mare, and the mute got by a horse out of an ass, are in external appearances so like their sires that it is im- possible to mistake the one for the ether; but I could not go so far as to say that their internal organs differ; on the contrary, I believe they do not. Upon the subject of in- breeding I believe there is a much greater repugnance to it than is really warrant- able. Amongst the many successful instances of close breeding was that of The Emperor, got by Defence out of his half- sister, by Reveller. He was the first produce of a small mare, and Mr W. Edwards would not enter him forfthe Derby on account of his breeding and supposed want of size when a yearling. He won the Ascot Cup at three years old in the presence of the late Em- peror Nicholas of Russia, and took his name from that circum- stance. He won the same race the following year, beating Faugh a Ballagh in a canter, and proved himself the best horse of the year, and was in size and shape the very beau ideal of a thorough bred herse. In taking leave of a subject which is not only inte- resting but really of great importance, I would earnestly recom- mend those who have the opportunities afforded them to record facts, so that when again we are permitted to resume our discussions we may all of us be the better able to arrive at certain conclusions. — Yours, & e, W. J. GOODWIN. Hampton Court, April 1. " THE BULLS" AT CREMORNE. DEAR BELL: I should feel obliged if you would kindly allow me space in your next paper to ask the commitee of gentlemen who had the management of the late Ashburnham Dog Show ( and, I presume, the classification of the dogs) why they departed from the rule that has hitherto been observed at the Birmingham Show and other exhibitions of a similar na- ture, of requiring all dogs to be entered as toy bulls to be under 121b weight? I know several gentlemen who have not entered dogs in this class because they thought it unfair that they should compete with those nearly double their weight.— Yours, & c, Plymouth- grove, Hampstead, March 30. CHAS. E. HACKNEY. THE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. MR EDITOR : In your interesting report of the Ashburnham Show you say of the Newfoundland class, with its 42 entries, that, " as at the Islington show, there is not one real Newfoundland dog to be found." Now, sir, the inference which the public must draw from this remark is that on this point you are at variance with the judges who awarded prizes to Lion, Sailor, and Nell; for if those animals are not, in their opinion, of the genuine breed they should have been disqualified. Now my object in obtruding these few lines on your notice is to say how interesting to all who may be, like myself, the fancied possessor of a thorough bred Newfoundland, " would be a brief definition from your critic, and from the judge, of the points they respectively deem requisite to the establishment of a just claim to purity of breeding in this class. Will you lend a small space in your columns to ventilate this subject ?— Yours, & c, R. A. B. Carlton Club. THE DOG SHOW AT CREMORNE. The distribution of the prizes awarded by the judges at this show took place on Monday, March 30, in the Stereorama, at the end of Ashburnham Hall, when 162 cups, ranging in value from £ 10 10s to £ 3, were handed over; six silver medals were also given among the foreign dogs in classes 61 and 62. Those dogs that had been entered forsale and left in by their owners were sold by auction after the distribution of the prizes, and the prices ranged as follows: Mastiffs 4 to 6gs, bloodhounds 5 to 8gs, Newfoundlands 4 to 6gs, pointers 6 to logs, retrievers 3 to 5jgs, beagles 2 to 3| gs, fox terriers 2 to 3gs, white terriers 2| to 4gs, bull terriers 1 j to 3gs, Maltese dogs 2 to 6gs. A considerable number of the best dogs are said to have been purchased by dealers to send to the French Exhibition, which will take place in the month of May. We have been requested to supply an omission in our notice with regard to the specification of the prizes for class 36A, bull terriers, under 101b, which were awarded as follows:— First prize, a silver cup, valueS5~, No. 670, Mr W. M'Donald, Caledonian Stores, Long- acre; second prize, £ 4, No. 661, Mr F. Palmer, Clifton, near Bristol. This omission arose in consequence of the class not being entered in the prize list. We may further state that Mr Henry Bvoim, the chairman of the judges at the show, has signified his intcation to present a medal, commemorative of> the show, to eac'<, of the gentlemen whose dogs appear in the list as- highly compr, ended. The first prize otter hound, Royal, is the ^ rpperty of Ml'. Gieldart of Darlington, and n^ M . Bjrjuingham. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING, 1863. WEDNESDAY— MATCH 200, h ft; T. M. M.— Mr Beaumont's Golden Pledge, 8st 101b, agst Lsrd Bateman's Trojanus, 8st 71b, both three year olds. EPSOM SPRING MEETING, 1863. The HEATHCOTE PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap) for all ages; winners of any race ( matches excepted) after April 2, 51b extra; New T. Y. C. ( three quarters of a mile). age stlb Revolver 3,. 6 19 Tease Me Not.. 3.. 6 4 Creole 3.. 6 0 Presumption .. 3.. 6 0 Maubourquet.. 3.. 5 12 Poland 3.. 5 10 Lady of the Isles 3.. 5 10 Ilarleston 3.. 5 10 Jenny Wren .. 3.. 5 10 Kangaroo 3.. 5 9 DuchessofKent2.. 5 7 Virginia 2.. 5 7 Lifebuoy 2.. 5 7 age stlb Argonaut 4.. 9 0 Flash in the Pan a.. 8 7 Bertha 4.. 8 7 Lord Burleigh 4.. 8 7 Libellous 6.. 8 5 Peignoir 4.. 8 4 Ellerton 5.. 8 2 East Sheen 5.. 8 () M Philippe .... a.. 8 0 Knight of the Bath 4.. 8 0 Alchymist .... 4.. 7 12 Bolero 4.. 7 9 Camperdown .. 5.. 7 9 The INKEEMAN ( Handicap) PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; win- ners of any race ( matches exsepted) after April 2 5lb extra; half a mile. age st lb age st lb Ilesper 5.. 9 7 Xurullo 4.. 7 10 LordBurleigh.. 4.. 8 12 Bolero ( rlarn, California) .. 4.. 7 9 Merry Hart 3.. 7 7 Miss Emma 5.. 7 7 Duke of Cam- bridge 4.. 7 7 Independence .. a.. 7 5 David Ann .... 5.. 7 4 The Briton .... 3.. 7 2 Grisette 4.. 7 2 Surbiton Hill ,. 4.. 7 0 Don't Come Late ( hb).... 3.. 7 0 Margery 4.. 7 0 Zara 3.. 6 13 Little Lady .. .. 5.. 8 10 Bertha 4.. 8 Peignoir 4.. 8 Confidence .... 5.. 8 Juliet a.. 8 East Sheen .... 5.. 8 Miss Living- stone 4.. 8 Tarragona .... 4.. 8 Gauntlet 5.. 8 Clapper ( late Ding- dong) .. 4.. 8 Knight of the Bath MaidofHonour5.. 7 12 age st ib Miss Emma 5.. 7 7 Dominie Samp- son 5.. 7 7 Otho 4.. 7 4 Bandage 4.. 7 4 Real Jam 4.. 7 4 Surbiton Hill .. 4.. 7 2 Rapture 5.. 7 0 The Briton 3.. 7 0 Selection 3.. 7 0 Odine 3.. 6 13 Portland 6.. 6 13 Ossian 3.. 6 12 Grisette 4.. 6 10 age st lb Countess 3.. 6 13 Rosabella 4.. 6 11 StrawberryH1113.. 6 9 Tease Me Not.. 3.. 6 9 Kinsman 3.. 6 5 Creole 3.. 6 3 Mabeurquet .. 3.. 6 3 Almack 3.. 6 0 Vaulter 3.. 6 0 Presumption .. 3.. 6 0 Perquisite .... 3.. 6 0 Passion: 3.. 5 13 Poland' 3.. 5 13 Virginia 2.. 5 7 Lifebuoy 2...> 7 Jenny Wren .. 3.. 5 7 YORK SPRING MEETING, 1863. APRIL 29.— The FLYING DUTCHMAN'S HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared by twelve o'clock at noon on the 7th of April, with 100 added; winners of any handicap value 100 sovs after April 1 at 10 a. m. 71b,; of two or any handicap value 500 sovs 121b, of the Great Northern, or any handicap value 1,000 sovs 141b extra ( extreme penalty): one mile and a quarter; 25 subs. age st lb age st lb age st lb Cape Flyaway .. 6.. 8 12 Viscount Brig- ChebyBarbatus General Hess .. 6.. 8 5 nail 5.. 6 12 — Senorlta .. 3.. 5 12 Lady Ripon..,. 5.. 8 0 Adventurer.. .. 4.. 6 10 Trust 3.. 5 11 Bertha 4.. 7 9 Patrick 4.. 6 10 Borealis 3.. 5 II Aceof Clubs .. 4.. 7 8 Fanfaron 3.. 8 4 Luna 3.. 5 10 Welcome 4.. 7 5 Stockman 3.. 6 3 Lady Superior .3.. 5 7 Haddington.... 4.. 7 4 Donnybrock .. 3.. 6 3 Rosebud 3.. 5 7 Blackcock — 4.. 7 0 I Newmarket 3.. 6 2 Fanfreluehe .. 3.. 5 7 Charles Fox.... 4.. 6 12 | Laura 3.. 6 0 E. Lancashire.. 3.. 5 7 CHESTER, 1863, MAY 5.— The PALATINE CUP STAKES did not fill. Re- opened, to close and name on April 14. Nominations for the WYNNSTAY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 100 added; nearly a mile; 22 subs. Johnny Armstrongs y Oberon, 4 yrs Brilliant, 5 yrs Alchymist. 4 yrs Merrymaid, 4 yrs Bernice, 5 yrs Flexmore, 4 yrs Madge Wildfire, 4 yrs Deerfoot, 3 yrs Queen of Trumps, 4 y F by Kingston out of Middlewatch, 3 yrs Mountain Maid, 3 y Erin go Bragh, S yrs Flash in the Pan, aged Dictator, 5 yrs Ace of Clubs, 4 yrs Hypermnestra, 3 yrs Peignoir, 4 yrs Dirt Cheap, 3 yrs Jack's Alive, 3 yrs Cellarius, 4 yrs Laertes, 3 yrs A PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap); for all ages; half a mile. Strawberry Hill, 3 yrs I Gauntlet, 5 yrs I Antipodes, 3 yrs Gipsy Girl, 3 yrs | Sibyl, 3 yrs Killigrew, aged Miss Livingstone, 4yrs I Miss Julia, aged | Dermott Asthore, by- Lady Louisa, 5 yrs Oberon, 4 yrs I Barbarian— Harp, 2 y Creole, 3 yrs MAY 6.— A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for two and three year olds; two year old colts 7st, three 9st 21b; fillies and geldings allowed 41b ; winners of the Grosvenor Stakes, Mostyn Stakes, or Palatine Cup, 71b, and winners of any other* sweepstakes ( handicaps excepted) of the value of 100 sovs 51b extra, and maidens having started twice without being placed second allowed 51b; three quarters of a mile; 7 subs. Fantastic, 3 yrs I Caviller, 3 yrs I Persuasion, 2 yrs Nebula, 3 yrs F by Guicowar out of Deerstalker, 2 yrs Mainstay, 3 yrs | Pretty Girl. 2 yrs | Lady Keppel, 2 yrs Nominations for the EATON HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 60 added; seven furlongs ; 8 subs. Sylvauie, 3 yrs I Cellarius, 4 yrs I Bandage, 4 yrs Dirt Cheap, 3 yrs Flash in the Pan, aged Flexmore, 4 yrs Peignoir, 4 yrs | Tragedian, 3 yrs A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added by the Grand Stand proprietors, for three year olds, did not fill. Re- opened, to close and name as for the Palatine Cup. A PLATE of 70 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each; half a mile; 17 subs. Sibyl, 3 yrs Lady Louisa, 5 yrs Creole, 3 yrs Overture, 3 yrs Gauntlet, 5 yrs Juliet, aged MAY 7.— Nominations for the MARQUIS OF WESTMINSTER'S PLATE of 100 sovs, in specie, added to a Handicap of 10 sova each; Grosvenor Course ; 20 subs. Queen of Trumps, 4 y Strawberry Hill, 3 yrs Kinsman, 3 yrs Zara, 3 yrs Miss Livingstone, 4 y Gipsy Girl, 3 yrs I Miss Julia, aged Oberon, 4 yrs [ Antipodes, 3 yrs Killigrew, aged Garibaldi, 4 yrs Waterwitch, 5 yrs Douche, 3 vrs Middlewatch, 3 yrs Erin go Bragh, 3 yrs Dictator, 6 yrs Hypermnestra, 3 yrs Alcestis, 3 yrs Early Morn, 4 yrs Caller Ou, 5 yrs Lady Ripon, 5 yrs Merrymaid, 4 yrs Cistercian, 3 yrs East Lancashire, 3 yrs Colonel Crockett, 5 ys Re- opened, to close Spicebox, 6 yrs Bernice, 5 yrs Garibaldi, 4 yrs Flexmore, 4 yrs Dirt Cheap, 3 yrs Valentine, 3 y'rs F by Kingston out of Mountain Maid, 3 ys Ripon, 6 yrs Ace of Clubs, 4 yrs Trust, 3 yrs The CHESHIRE WELTER CUP did not fill. and name as for the Palatine Cup. A HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 40 added; five furlongs; 14 subs. Fantastic, 3 yrs I Peignoir, 4 yrs Zora, 5 yrs | Miss Livingstone, 4 ys East Sheen, 3 yrs I Mainstay, 3 yrs Zara, 3 yrs Juliet, aged Kinsman, 3 yrs MAY 8.— Nominations for the CHESHIRE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 60 added ; from the Castle Pole, once round and in ( about a mile and three furlongs); 14 subs. ' Dirt Cheap, 3 yrs I Johnny Armstrong, 4 Deerfoot, 3 yrs yrs Le Marechal, 3 yrs | Lady Ripon. 5 yrs Barchettina, 3 yrs Pizarro, 4 yrs Early Morn, 4 yrs | East Lancashire, 3 yrs The STEWARDS' CUP of 200 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards; three year olds 6st 121b, four 8st 91b, five 9st 41b, six and aged 9st 71b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; winners extra, & c; a mile and seven furlongs, & c ; 25 subs. Erin go Bragh, 3 yrs Asteroid, 5 yrs Stradella, 4 yrs Valentine, 3 yrs The Lawyer ( h b), 5 ys Gem of the Sea, 3 yrs Buckstone, 4 yrs Agag, 4 yrs Waterwitch, 5 yrs Cowley, 5 yrs Erin go Bragh, 3 yrs Newsmonger, 3 yrs Valentine, 3 yrs Dr Syntax, 3 yrs Carisbrook, 4 vrs Port Royal, 3 yrs Fairwater, 5 yrs Gardener, 5 yrs Oldminster, 5 yrs Lady of the Isles, 8 ys Black Deer, 3 yrs Middlewatch, 3 yrs A PLATE of 60 sovs ( Handicap), for all ages; half a mile, Caviller, 3 yrs Brilliant, 5 yrs Pizarro, 4 yrs Double X., 3 yrs Le Marechal, 3 yrs Barchettina, 3 yrs Ben Webster, 6 yrs Piccador, 4 yrs Queen of Trumps, 4 ys East Sheen, 5 yrs Zara, 3 yrs Kinsman, 3 yrs Peignoir, 4 yrs Miss Livingstone, 4 ys Gipsy Girl, 3 yrs Lady Louisa, 5 yrs Creole, 3 yrs Gauntlet, 3 yrs Miss Julia, aged Geduld, by Barbarian out of Bess ( h b), 2 y Spicebox, 6 yrs Oberon, 4 yrs Antipodes, 3 yrs East Lancashire, 3 3 » rs Killigrew, aged Tautology, 4yra LIVERPOOL JULY MEETING, 1863. JULY 14.— The MERSEY STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; the second to save his stake; winners of 100 sovs clear 51b, 200 or more 81b extra, but not to be accumulative; T. Y. C.; 9 subs. Lord Stamford's Acolyte I Mr Goodlass's f by Guicowar out Col Towneley's Isilia of Pretty Girl Mr W. G. Craven's Practitioner | Mr Johnstone's Rattler Mr W. G. Craven's c by Colsterdale I Mr Johnstone's Norwood out of Naughty Boy's dam Mr R. Itiddell's Deerstalker Mr W. Phillips's Persuasion Nominations for the LIVERPOOL CUP, in specie, value 200 sovs. added to a Handicap of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if de- clared ; the second to save his stake; two miles; 61 subs. Weights to be published in due time. Ivanhoff, 5 yrs Dr Syntax, 3 yrs Plsver, 3 yrs Welcome, 4 yrs Early Morn, 4 yrs Costa, 4 yrs Carisbrook, 4 yrs Laertes, 3 yrs The Knave, 4 vrs Harlestone, 3 yrs Brown Duchess, 5 yrs Lioness, 4 yrs" Baldwin, 3 yrs Fairwater, 5 yrs Royal Stag, 3 yrs Dulcibella, 6 yrs Almack, 3 yrs Camerino, 5 yrs Le Marechal, 3 yrs Tommy Jones, 4 yrs Brilliant, 5 yrs Barchettina, 3 yrs Luna, 3 yrs Lady Maria, 3 yrs * Oakapple, 3 yrs Oldminster, 5 yrs Johnny Armstrongs y Catch-' em Alive, 4 yrs Jack o' Newbury, 3yrs East Lancashire, 3 yrs Rising Sun, 6 yrs Adventurer, 4 yrs Cape Flyaway, 6 yrs Cowley, 5 yrs Black Deer, 3 yrs Contralto, 3 yrs * Balham, 5 yrs Fantail, 3 yrs The Monk, 6 yrs * C by Stock well out of * Berkeley, 4 yrs Laura, 3 yrs Lady Evelyn, 4 yrs Middlewatch, 3 yrs Killigrew, aged * Flytrap, 4 yrs * Vietor, 4 yrs Hartington, 4 yrs Imperatrice, 4 yrs Barbadoes, 4 yrs Tolurno, 4 yrs Erin Go Bragh, 3 yrs Caller Ou, 5 yrs . Joey Jones, 5 yrs Manfred, 3 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs Bohemian, 3 yrs F by Kingston out of Lady Ripon, 5 yrs Chaff, 3 yrs Mountain Maid, 3 y Charles Fox, 4 yrs Real Jam, 4 yrs * Agag, 4 yrs Blithfleld, 3 yrs * Those horses marked thus * having been entered without the know- ledge of their owners, will be struck out at the time prescribed, unless specially ordered to remain in. JULY 15.— The STANLEY STAKES closed with 6 subs. HARPENDEN, 1863. MAY 15.— Nominations for the HARPENDEN HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 1 to the fund if declared, with 100 added; two miles; 50 subs. The weights to be published in due time. Jesuita, 3 yrs Broadway, 3 yrs Saracen, 4 yrs Turn of Luck, 4 yrs Poland, 3 yrs Schoolmistress, 3 yrs Overton, 5 yrs Hilly Grove, 3 yrs Fanscombe, 6 yrs Lawyer, 5 yrs Tourist, 3 yrs Revolt, 4 yrs Fig, 4 yrs The Earl of Surrey, 4y The Reserve, 3 yrs Flash in the Pan, aged St Lawrence, 4 yrs Lucretia, 3 yrs Harvest Moon, 3 yrs Church Militant, 4 yrs Flirtation, 5 yrs Watford, 3 yrs Barter, 3 yrs Lina, 3 yrs Lord of Linne, 4 yrs Flying Spur, 3 yrs Ptarmigan, 3 yrs Fitz Avon, 6 yrs Avongrove, 4 yrs British Prince, 5 yrs Optimist, 6 yrs Amy, 5 yrs Bedouin, < 4 yrs Evenhand, 5 yrs B c by Kingston out of Lady Harriet, 3 ys The HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; about one mi e. The weights to be published in the Calendar with the accept- ances for the Harpenden Handicap. Dark Lily, 3 yrs Mousquetaire, 3 yrs Gibraltar, 6 yrs Rublni, 3 yrs B f by Kingston out o Dinah, 3 yrs Millionaire, 6 yrs Watchman, 4 yrs Douche, 3 yrs Princess ( late Holder- syke), 5 yrs Truant, 3 yrs Drum- Major, 3 yrs Passion, 3 vrs Little Dick", 6 yrs Walpole, 4 yrs Baffler, 4 yrs Saracen, 4 yrs Schoolmistress, 3 yrs G by Kingston out of Flax, 4 yrs The Idea, 3 yrs Tourist, 3 yrs Revolt, 4 yrs Fig, 4 yrs Flash in the Pan, aged Miss Emma, 5 yrs Lucretia, 3 yrs Harvest Moon, 3 yrs Flirtation, 5 yrs Lina, 3 yrs Barter, 3 yrs Gazehound, 2 yrs Rapture, 5 yrs" Knight Templar, S yrs Lord of Linne, 4 yrs Flying spur, 3 yrs The Briton, 3 yrs Farfalla, 4 yrs Edgeworth Bess, 3 yrs Zeloo, 3 yrs Dark Lily, 3 yrs Lustre, aged" Paresseussc, 4 yrs Fontenoy, 3 yrs Gibraltar, 6 yrs B f by Kingston out of Dinah, 3 yrs Rubini, 3 yrs Douche, 3 yrs Libellous, 6 yrs Statesman, 5 yrs Mousquetaire, 3 yrs Perfect Cure, 3 yrs Passion, 3 yrs Little Dick, 6 yrs Walpole, 4 yrs Baffler, 4 yrs Alba, 4 yra LLANBOIDY RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES, 1863. APRIL 21.— The LLANBOIDY OPEN STEEPLE CIIASE HANDICAP ; four miles. age st lb age st lb age st lb Medora a.. i2 7 Capeston 6.. 10 0 Cardinal a.. 9 7 Ace of Hearts. a.. l2 5 De Reuter 6.. 10 0 Gingerbread .. a.. 9 7 Rug a.. 11 0 MinieRifie .. 5.. 9 12 Spanish Lanoera.. 9 4 Mary Ann a.. 10 12 Saladin ( h b).. a.. 9 10 Miss Nightin- Fosco a.. 10 10 Carew( hb) a.. 9 10 gale a.. 9 0 Comet ........ a.. 10 3 ConCregan .. 4.. 9 10 Jack.... a.. 9 0 The LLANBOIDY HANDICAP ; one mile and a half on the flat. age st lb age st lb I age st lb Shepherdess.. .. 5,. 8 7 Con Cregan .... 4.. 7 9 | Consternation.. 4.. 7 2 Butterfly a.. 8 5 Biscuit a.. 7 5 1 Lufra 3.. 6 7 Weasel a.. 8 5 Violet 4.. 7 2 Tarragon 3.. 6 5 Miller a.. 7 11 Rantipole 4.. 7 2 | Rose declare .. 3.. 6 2 Weights published April 2, 10 a. m., forfeits to be declared on April 8. HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGEMENTS. On the 16th ult, at 9 a. m., Spicebox out of his Warwick en- gagements. On the 31st ult, at 9 a. m., The Lawyer out of the Newmarket Handicap. On the 31st ult, at 9 a. m., Miss Hawthorn out of all her en- On the 31st ult, at 9 a. m., Fig out of the City and Buburban Handicap. On the 31st ult, at 1: 25 p. tr., Ned of the Hill out of all his en- gagements in the name of Mr Marshall or Major Mahon. On the 2d inst, at 9 a. m., Blue Mantle out of the first year of the Newmarket Biennial and the Sweepstakes of 25 sovs each on Fri- day in the Craven Meeting, 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 5, 1863. AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MORNING. EVENING. BUND AY, APRIL 5 50 min past 2 . 8 min past MONDAY 21 min past 3 42 min past TUESDAY 59 min past 3 20 min past WEDNESDAY 40 min past 4 59 min past THURSDAY 20 min past 5 45 min past FEIDAY 10 min past 6 36 min past SATURDAY 9 min past 7 45 min past REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME, APRIL. 6.— Cannes Regatta, South of France. 9.— Kingston Rowing Club— Opening day. 11.— Brown and Cookson— to row on the Ribble, for a Cup. 11.— Ariel Rowing Club— Senior sculls, president's prize. 11.— Nemesis Rowing Club, Manchester— Opening day. 14.— Chambers and Everson— to row from Jfutney to Mortlake, * 200 a side, Chambers receiving £ 20. 18.— West London Rowing Club— Eights. Chiswick to Putney. 18— Ranelagh Yacht Club— Opening trip, Black wall, 2: 30, p. m. 18.— London Amateur Rowing Ciub- Opening day, Putney 2 p. m. 18.— Kingston Rowing Club— Gig fours. „ „ ,, ^ 20.— Carter and Chapman to row Fenton aad Kemp from Putney to Barnes, £ 25 a side. 25.— London Rowing Club— Trial eights. 25.— North London Rowing Club— Gig pairs, Putney to Hammersmit h OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE EIGHT- OARED RACE. As we are never wearied by the undeviating return of sweet spring, so it is to us, also, always the same pleasant task to chronicle with unflagging pen the great match which heralds forth the incoming rowing season in the early year. It would be strange if England could look on at this event without absorbing interest; for she must recognise in it not only the type of that manliness and love of emulative sport which goes to make up in such large measure the traditionary British character, and ren- ders her sons irresistible in earnest encounter both by sea and land, but it also more especially exemplifies her dominion over the waters, and that ardent attachment to watery pursuits which distinguishes us from among all Europeans besides. The non- aquatic element in foreign countries is one of the features which necessarily and almost painfully strikes us when we travel; and it is alike provoking and melancholy to behold how the peoples so gifted with the very finest water privileges imaginable utterly throw them away, and can go on lounging, smoking, sweltering, and stinking, with the Rhein and the Donau rolling at their feet, or with Lake Leman or Benacus rippling up against the sunny slopes of the Alps, waiting to kiss the oar which smites them. Sometimes, indeed, this lamentable falling short penetrates a fo- reigner's mind; and we remember hearing from one a confession of degradation whilst lying baskingin an English gig upon one of the loveliest lakes in Europe, " Ah, you English are taught ail these things; you can fish our big trout, you can swim like fish your- selves, you row to race a steamboat, you sail on our mountain lakes, thought so dangerous; but I can do nothing, and know nothing. I am a fool; I am a beast." We should be indeed glad to impart somewhat of our out- door tastes to our neighbours, and to see their youth stirred up to do something to make men of them; but this seems certain, that as leng as England is England, till the Thames is drained away or all drunk up, whilst there is any water left us, the same love of boating and yachting will live • with us, and flourish in the highest excellence. JEsto perpetua 1 That there is any falling off in that science which we have always so strenuously upheld can never be hinted at by those who can see straight, and with eyes undimmed by prejudices in favour of bygone times and doings. Bowing is what it always has been as represented at its two illustrious academic homes; of neces- sity it is so, the like earnestness in its pursuit being granted. Our rowing men know better than ever that there is no royal road or short cut to excellence, and that there is but one code of rules for dealing with a crew destined to become first- rate. This certainty has struck us about our University rowing of late, that it has been attaining ever widening dimensions and greater popularity, • while at the same time there is an equal extension of the knowledge and appreciation of the principles which make rowing good rowing. It has not gone back, but gone greatly forward. This we mean— not that our great crews now are greater than the greatest of former years, for that would be impossible, and we shall never see the Stanleys or the Chittys, the Meade Kings or the Halls surpassed, or the Caius and the Balliol arts of training overshadowed; but rather we trace a greater general science and steadiness in practising crews and teaching rowing. This is most important, and the result must be that there will be many fewer bad crevrs, and a much larger field of accomplished oarsmen from whom to choose the match crews. There are years, indeed, when circumstances render this last task of selection peculiarly difficult; but it is scarcely any longer pos- sible that unformed hands should be resorted to for tilling up the last places in the University boat, as we have not unfrequently seen done from necessity. The grand institution for rearing ac- complished oarsmen is the college races, and perhaps we might say that now, with the evident pains taken with the junior crews, especially at Oxford where the value of the heavy boat for young hands is so well understood, the second and third college boats are equally important with the picked racing crews, with respect to their effect on the ultimate production of a race of instructed rowing men. Nothing is more remarkable than the very great care taken with the young hands; business- like drilling and common- sense teaching has happily taken the place of reckless, noisy bucketing of the wretched, half- terrified, windless, doubled- up, but undyingly plucky freshmen, who used to be trotted out to the slaughter at the beginning of the term for the diversion of some, merciless old hand, regardless of human suffering, sitting with his eye- glass coolly in the stern, and loudly urging on his victims to self destruction. J ust go down the towing path in March, and watch now the quiet steady way in which crew after crew pours forth till there is a continuous stream of " torpids," from the University barge down to Iffley lasher. There is the same measured, long, dragging stroke to be seen in nearly all. The best man in the college, probably, is installed as mentor, not to amuse himself, but for the serious purpose of watching over his rowing nursery ; then • when the boats turn upwards for their racing practice there is a knot of runners prepared to accompany every single crew, watch- ing and aiding by admonitions from the bank, and cheering on their men's exertions. You may tell at once that their hearts are in it, and that the d dngs even of the " torpid" are invested with a high interest. It is right it should be so, for why should any one once put into an eight oar be abandoned to his own efforts as not worth the troubie of teaching ; and why, if a crew is to be taken down at all, should there be any careless rowing at all ? We uphold that sound maxim that " No careless stroke should ever be rowed in eight- oar practice," and we gladly hail that goodly spectacle, now unhappily not uncommon, of treating all crews alike with a truly conscientious care. What was formerly confined to a few is now ordinarily believed in and practised by the majority. The principles of making oarsmen and of making crews, which we have had a hard fight to uphold and preach for many years, have taken root in the aquatic mind, and are bearing fruits of excellence. This is a true satisfaction, and it is not possible to conceive that our favourite science should retrograde with such auspicious tokens in its favour. Rowing without science would be nothing; and the Easter display of matchless skill is only the culmination and collection into one' point of all the earnest painstaking throughout each university. Besides all this that is worth noticing as quite a feature of our times, there is another aspect in which so much and so much good rowing is to be viewed. It is pretty plain to anyone conversant with the two places that the rowing commu- nity is regarded there with very different eyes by the higher powers that be in these places from those formerly cast on it. That section of the college usedjto be the dons' dread; reading was not ( according to their theory) to be found in that quarter. It was associated with supper parties and broken oaks, lectures for- saken, and hall empty. Now go and ask, even at a reading college, which set of men in it of all the sets that do anything, or take any decided line, are the best fellows, and the answer is the rowing boys. The influence of business- like boating is thankfully acknowledged as a means of immense good; many a man is moulded by it into a man who would otherwise be a muff, and many a wild spirit tamed down into orderliness and a creditable life by the mere hard work and wholesome but exciting disci- pline of the daily college practice. The fire of youth has some- thing it can be proud of given it to spend itself in. And the number of crews has so immensely increased that the larger part of the University may be said to be in one way or another aquatic. We are not going to claim for rowing a superiority over all other English sports, for our paper is by profession a kind of university in print, for the cultivation of all sports essentially English; but we do say advisedly that rowing takes the first place in the education of our Patrician youth, and that its importance for good results is scarcely to be over estimated at our seats of learning. Still, after considering how rowing is conducted at these its head quar- ters, there comes the great public issue of it all in the shape of that most absorbing spectacle, the match between Cam and Isis. There is, we suppose, not a village in the kingdom in which this event does not interest some one. Certainly not one among the hosts of University men that have ever handled an oar, now to be found scattered up and down over the whole face of the land, can pass this day's intelligence unnoticed or without a wish io receive our authentic record of the doings of those parties, to one or the other of which he is sure to incline in his heart. The parsons in the country chaff one another when they meet in a week or two's time with " Well, so we did it for you this time,'' as though they had been on the towing path upon the eventful morning, trim- ming their buttonholes with their favourite light or dark blue, and cheering on the brave winning lads with all their lungs' might. Our great boat race sends a thrill by the post through the whole heart of England, and every one conscious of any con- nection with the ancient homes of rowing thinks proudly of the gallant spectacle described. There are a few only, but a very few, who are unable to take a just plea- sure in this greatest of aquatic tournaments, the narrow- eyed, sour, and conceited but ignorant handful, who make it a rule to decry what is present merely because it is not what is past, who run down the style of rowing, and the stroke, and the boats, and the whole performance as an absurdity, simply for having the fault of contradicting their own prejudices and contrasting somewhat with their recollections. Sound criticism we by no means deprecate; let it be pointed out with all freedom that some practice inimical to the true interest of rowing pre- vails, let real faults be held up. and let bad boats and builders be condemned equally with insufficient training or defective rowing, but on substaintial grounds, and in accordance with acknow- ledged principles. Prejudice and abuse find no sympathy in us. There is one point of importance to which we would yet draw at- tention. Without pretending to be at all behind the scenes, and taking the fact simply as it stands, we ask how comes it that either crew should be found ill provided in the matter of their boat ? Surely a good boat is not a thing problematical or experi- mental; we are not to look at it as we do on some founding opera- tion, and speculate whether after all the precious cast will come true and flawless— in fact, be a success or failure. A boat is no experiment; it is a certainty in competent hands, and we cannot understand how, except by mistake of orders or figures, its pro- duction should ever be even doubtful. The days ought for ever to have gone by in which a crew should have to complain of their boat, and we hope never to hear again of this reproach ; and as of a boat so also of her fittings, which should not be invaded by the silly inventions of those who hold by novelties. We will now proceed with the story of this race, commencing, as usual, with a brief reminder of what took place last year. At Easter, 1862, the following crews appeared at Putney to uphold the honour of their Universities— Oxford were the favourites :— OXFORD. st lb CAMBRIDGE. st lb S 1. P. F. Gorst, St John's 10 4 3 2. J. G. Chambers, Trinity .. 11 8 4 3. E. Sanderson, Corpus 10 10 5 4. W. C. Smyly, Trinity 11 5 S 5. K. P. FitzGerald, Trin. H.. 11 3 5 6. H. H. Coliings, Trinity.... 11 2 2 7. J. G. Buchanan, Trinity.... 10 13 1 8. G. H. Richards, Trinity.... 10 5 F. H. Archer, Corpus ( cox) 5 2 University crew, and an account of which appeared at the time. Thus wore away the time till the Christmas vacation, and on re- assembling for the Lent Term active measures were found neces- sary on account of the early falling of Easter. And here the only difference between the two Universities as to the terms of the match arose, which it may be as well briefly to allude to, as it has already beem publicly spoken of. Erom certain alterations in the method of keeping the University Term it was found that in the crew as first made up there were several men who could not possibly leave Cambridge before Wednesday, March 25, and it was therefore proposed by Cambridge that the race should be rowed either April 1, or on Easter Tues- day. To this Oxford objected, on the grounds that a race in Passion Week was out of the question, and that to keep a crew in training unnecessarily many days of a very short vacation could scarcely be expected; and they expressed a willingness, if Cam- bridge would adhere to the " day originally intended, and, as it were, traditionally fixed, not to take any advantage, but forego the usual practice on the Putney waters. While this corre- spondence was going on, such changes had been made in the Cambridge crew that the original objection to March 28 no longer existed; but so great had been the delay, and so generally had that day been thought impossible by the Cantabs, that still demur was made until Mr Smyly proposed that the Gordian knot should be cut if it could not be loosed; and that the umpire, Mr Chitty, of Exeter College, Oxford, should be the Alexander. This was instantly agreed to by Oxford. Mr Chitty summoned to his aid Mr Selwyn, M. P. for Cambridge University, and it was immediately settled by them that March 28 should be the day. It was at that time supposed that the race as a matter of necessity must be rowed from Mortlake down to Putney, but upon con- sultation after arriving in town it was agreed by the two presi- dents that if the tides, which are very capricious at the neap in these parts, would in any reason allow of it, the usual custom should prevail, but as will be seen below there was nothing for it but to row upon theebb. We have from week to week reported the changes in the two crews so faithfully, that it is not necessary now minutely to detail them again. Suffice it to say that the second week in February saw the University crew as such afloat for the first time, and, although circumstances pre- vented those early and frequent visits to the fens which have been the usual schooling in such cases, the men were looked upon as fixed, and went into training at the beginning of March. On Thursday, the 12th of that month, they rowed to Ely, a distance of about 18 miles, leaving the ship there for practice on the broad cut below on the Saturday, and rowing her back to Cambridge on the following Monday. But these country trips were un- expectedly cut short on March 18 by the announcement of the day of the race; the crew were put into their new boat, built by Salter of Oxford, and they rowed for the first time on that day from lock to lock, or over the so- called four- mile course, which they performed in 21min SOsec, and were not dissatisfied. The following day the time was 21min 4sec, and on their third and last row over that distance they were 20min26sec. During these trials the going of the boat was not approved of; she went bodily down when the pressure was applied, and was thought therefore unequal to the weight; in consequence a boat was borrowed from the patriotic men of Caius, which was built last year by Mr Edward Searle, and had just been bought by that college, and, when tried in London, it was thought she carried the crew better. The Rev C. Crosse, of Caius College, and other old university oarsmen, devoted much attention to the training of Cambridge. Oxford enjoyed the advantage of still having Mr Hoare, of Exeter, as president of the boat club, bringing with him the ex- perience of two races, and the prestige of as many victories. As at the sister University, " Trial Eights'' had been rowed in the October term, and by the latter end of January the daily rowing commenced with a crew, occasionally varied, from those who had been engaged in that race. By the middle of February things had so far progressed that training was commenced with the crew composed as follows:— 1. Shepherd, Brasenose; 2. Awdry, Balliol; 3. Jacobson, Christ Church; 4. Parson, Trinity; 5. Morrison, Balliol; 6. Carr, Wadham; 7. Kelly, University; 8. Hoare, Exeter; and Hopwood, Christ Ciiurch ( cox) ; Mr Seymour, of University, being at times tried in place of Mr Awdry. About this time, too, Mr Short, of New College, well remembered as a sculler and University oar, was in Oxford, and assisted the crew by his coaching and advice, and a few days subsequently Mr Woodgate, whose brilliant feats at Henley Regatta and on the Thames have thrown a kind of enchantment round his name, was persuaded to row at No. 2— a tower of strength. After a few pre- paratory long rows to Abingdon, the crew was pronounced fit to start on the Nuneham course, against time, and accordingly on Monday, March 9, they got into the boat in which they won the last race at Easter, and rowed from Sandford to Abingdon Lasher, doing the distance in 22min 20sec, with little or no stream. After four or five more days of improvement the new boat built expressly for this race by Messrs baiter, of Oxford, was tried. Mr Awdry, who had remained in the interim in train- ing, was again put in the boat at No 6, and the crew arranged as they finally rowed. On Wednesday, March 18, the distance was performed in 20min 55sec, with no stream; on Thursday in 21min 6sec, with contrary wind, and on March 20 in 23min 15 sec, the wind blowing a hurricane and the sea running high. During a part of this training Mr Hoare and his gallant band received much comfort and help at the hands of Mr Arkill, of Pembroke, a distinguished oarsman of the past, OXFORD. st lb 1. R. Shepherd, Brasenose.... 16 0 2. F. H. Kelly, University.... 11 5 3. W. B. R. Jacobson, Ch Ch.. 12 4 4. W. B. Woodgate, Braaenose. il 11 5. A. Morrison, Balliol 12 4 6. W. Awdry, Balliol 11 4 7. C. R. Carr, Wadham 11 3 8. W. M. Hoare, Exeter 11 7 F. E. Hopwood, Ch Ch ( cox) 8 CAMBRIDGE. st lb 1. T. C. Hawkshaw, Trinity.. 11 0 2. W. C. Smyly, Trinity 11 4 3. R. H. Morgan, Emmanuel.. 11 3 4. J. B. Wilson, Pembroke .. 11 10 5. C. H. La Motte, St John's .12 2 6. R. A. KinglaKe, Trinity 12 0 7. J. G. Chambers, Trinity.... 11 6 8. J. Stanning, Trinity 10 5 F. H. Archer, Corpus ( cox). 5 9 1. W. B. Woodgate, B. N. C. .. 11 2. C. S. Wynne, Ch. Ch 11 3. W. B. Jacobson, Ch. Ch. .. 12 4. It. E. L. Burton, Ch. Ch. .. 12 5. R. Morrison, Balliol 12 A. R. Poole, Trinity 12 C. R. Carr, Wadham 11 W. M. Hoare, Exeter 11 F. E. Hopwood, Ch. Ch.( cox) 7 The weather was fine and bright, with a breeze from the north- east. Mr J. W. Chitty was, as usual, umpire, and the start took place at eight minutes past twelve. Cambridge took a trifling lead, but in a few strokes Oxford was up level with them, and a sharp dispute took place till opposite the Star and Garter, when Oxford began steadily to go in front, never afterwards giving their opponents the shadow of a chance, and winning ultimately by 30 seconds, having rowed the distance in 24 minutes 40 seconds. There was no tide, and a dead noser a great part of the way. This defeat of a crew, which came to London with no mean re- putation, though exceedingly mortifying to Cambridge, as usual did not discourage her, and as soon as the men met again, in October, attention was once more directed to the future, the May doings affording but little time to be devoted to University mat- ters beyond a careful watching of the various college crews in practice for the races. Mr Richards had left, having secured to himself a respectable degree, and attained a fair reputation as an oarsman, and at the first meeting of the University Boat Club, Mr Smyly, who had also succeeded him as captain of the First Trinity, was by unanimous consent called upon to fill the vacant presidency. This gentleman, well aware of the great responsibilities of the office, immediately set to work to col- lect the best materials to bring to a successful issue the contest for • which a challenge was speedily sent and as speedily accepted by Oxford. At length two eights were fixed upon, and after some time spent in practice the race called " Trial Eights " was rowed, in which most of those figured who were afterwards tried in the the Cambridge ship was taken far too much over to the Surrey shore, and not kept particularly straight. Great credit is due to the Oxford steerer throughout the course. Barnes Railway Bridge was reached by the dark blues in 5min 35sec, with Cam- bridge 15sec behind. These positions were maintained through Corney Reach, at the bottom of which a fine spurt was rowed by Cambridge, and somewhat lessened the gap; but at Chiswick Eyot the Oxonians, who had very comfortably settled down into their very best form, again made up the difference, and so they continued pretty much to the end of the race, Oxford passing the flagboat at Putney in 23min 5sec from the time of starting, with Cambridge 42sec behind. In the former boat the rowing of Messrs Hoare, Morrison, and Carr seemed most admired, and in Cam- bridge that of Messrs Stanning and Kinglake. After the race both crews proceeded to partake of the hospitality of Mr Phillips at the Cedars, Mortlake; and in the evening they dined by special invitation with the Thames Subscription Club at St James's Hall. UNIVERSITY MATCHES FROM THEIR COMMENCE- MENT. Year 1829 1836 183 i) 1840 1841 1842 1845 1846* 1849 1849 1852 1854 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 Place. Winner. Henley, 2m 2fur Westminster to Putney Westminster to Putney Westminster to Putney Westminster to Putney Westminster to Putney Putney to Mortlake Mortlake to Putney.... Putney to Mortlake Putney to . Mortlake.... Putney to Mortlake Putney to Mortlake.... Mortlake to Putney Putney to Mortlake Putney to Mortlake Putney to Mortlake.... Putney to Mortlake.... Putney to Mortlake Putney to Mortlake.... Mortlake to Putney.... * This was the first Oxford .. Cambridge Cambridge Cambridge Cambridge Oxford .. Cambridge Cambridge Cambridge Oxford .. Oxford .. Oxford .. Cambridge Oxford .. Cambridge Oxford .. Cambridge Oxford .. Oxford .. Oxford .. Won by 14min 30sec i many lengths 36min ! lmin 31min 29miu 30sec 32min 80.- eo 30min 45sec 23min 30sec 21min 5sec 22min ( Foul) 21min 36sec 25min 29sec 25min 50sec 22min 50sec 21min 23sec 24min SOsec 26min 23min 27sec 24min 40sec 23min 5sec lmin 45sec 2- 3dsoflength lmin 4seo 13sec 30sec two lengths many lengths 27sec 11 strokes half a length 35sec 22sec Camb. sank one length 48sec 30sec 42sec race rowed in outrigged eights. Both crews arrived at Putney on Saturday week and took up their accustomed quarters: Cambridge at Mrs Baker's, Star and Garter; and Oxford at Mr Kirby's, White Lion, where we hear they were made as comfortable as usual. On Monday last they commenced their practice, and never did more brilliant weather shine upon the efforts of University crews. It was quite summer, with a genially warm sun, tempered by refreshing breezes ; this lasted throughout the week, and brought greater numbers of spectators, chiefly old University oarsmen and their friends, than we ever remember to the banks of that splendid reach— a won- derful contrast to the wintry exhibition of thinly scattered and shivering forms usually seen on these occasions, when the greatest of pluck and enthusiasm alone is able to carry a man through those long and anxious moments till the blue oars appear flashing round the point, and even then as they row in the numbed fingers not unfrequently refuse to stop the timing watch, and you retire certain of nothing but the Nor- wester and the hail. Cambridge rowed first over the course, Oxford being about half an hour after them, and thus getting, it was said, a little greater strength of tide, but these are things which require such very accurate obser- vation as to render timing in most hands a very doubtful crite- rion. However, it was at once evident that Oxford was very powerful, and rowed exceedingly well, and that Mr Hoare was not only himself as good, but as well backed up as ever. It is true that Cambridge did not press themselves very much, not rowing more than 35 strokes per minute for the greater partof the way, whileOx- ford sometimes touched 38 and 39 ; yet when it was found that the former had occupied 21min 44sec in doing the distance from Put- ney Aqueduct to the Ship at Mortlake, and that the latter so closely following them were only 20min 50sec, the dark blues became greater favourites than ever; Cambridge only not being discouraged, as they knew that they had been short of practice, and had great hopes of being able to improve more than their oppo- nents during the time yet remaining to them. On Tuesday morning both went out for an early paddle, Oxford, in this, again showing a great superiority ; the Cantabs making trial of the boat before alluded to, built by Mr Edward Searle, and, as they judged that it was better suited to them, in the afternoon they rowed in her over the course. This time Oxford preceded them by about half an hour, and, after a splendid bit of rowing, reached the Ship at Mortlake in 20min 35sec from the start. Cambridge were again behindhand in time, occupy- ing 21min 17sec; but it was nearly high water, and for a long distance they rowed in the wash of a steamer, shipping several seas. But Wednesday was the great day for the spectators ; In the morning at about half ebb Oxford rowed a picked crew of London watermen, giving them about a length's start, and row- ing from the Ship to Putney in 21min 15sec, a most excellent per- formance, when the state of the tide is considered. The water- men beat them, certainly, but then six of their number were in training for forthcoming matches, which has never been the case in previous years, when the Universities have generally had the best of it. The watermen won by some 12 or 14 seconds, and could apparently have done more. Oxford was well steered. WATERMEN'S CREW. 1. T. Hoare, Hammersmith j 6. J. Tagg, Moulsev 2. T. Roval, Westminster 7. G. Hammerton, Teddington 3. H. Cole, Chelsea | 8. H. Kelly, Fulhain 4. T. Havwood, Westminster I J. Phelps, Fulham ( cox) 5. G. Everson, Greenwich | In the evening Cambridge availed themselves of the very kind offer of the London Rowing Club, who brought out their twelve- oar with a very capital crew, indeed seven of them were in their famous Henley eight of last summer, and they rowed a splendid race from Putney Aqueduct to Hammersmith. The Londoners jumped off with a surpris- ing lead, and were not collared till some way after the point, when, no doubt, beginning to be a little pumped, Cambridge came up, and gradually passed them, winning, however, only by 16 or 17 seconds. Time, 8min 37sec, with but iittle tide. On the way back they had several more short starts together, after which Cambridge followed them home in their wash, as they said, to get accustomed to it. We, who are somewhat superstitious in aquatic matters, like all old sailors, would have avoided this. LONDON ROWING CLUB. 1. H. Hood 7. H. Bloxham 2. C. Schlotel 8. A. Hodgson 3. J. P. May 9. C. Boydell 4. J. P. Davis 10. T. Hall 5. W. Lowe 11. H. W. Custance 6. G. Dunnage 12. G. Ryan I. Ireland ( cox) On Thursday both crews again rowed over the whole distance, for the last time previous to rfhe real thing, and Oxford, who started at half ebb from Barkers Rails, accomplished the distance to the Aqueduct in 24min 35sec, or from the Ship at Mortlake in 21min 35sec, which was, perhaps, their worst performance, as the wind was N. N. W., or very favourable. They rowed 38 strokes to the minute after reaching the Ship, and previously to that 36. Cambridge, as before, rowed up with the flood from Putney in the evening; the tide was rather slack, and the wind against them. Up to Hammersmith ( bar a fine spurt at the Crab Tree) they rowed 37 strokes to the minute, and from thence to the Ship 39. Their time was— To Hammersmith 9min lOsec, to Barnes Railway Bridge 18min 55sec, and the whole distance 22min lOsec; and this was clearly the best of their practice, and the form of their rowing was looked upon as much improved, although there was no alteration made in the betting against them that we heard of. It will be seen that the Oxford crew is about lib per man heavier than Cambridge, and that the stroke sides have an undue pre- ponderance of a few pounds in each boat. The morning of Saturday was dull and gloomy, the previous fine weather appeared to have taken its departure, and the wind was blowing very fresh from W. N. W., but neither the weather nor the unearthly hour seemed to diminish aught the immense humbers who usually attend this boat race ; indeed we do not be- lieve that ever a greater number of spectators was assembled. The towing path throughout the four miles was literally crammed. Hammersmith Bridge was dangerously festooned with living beings, and in fact every possible point of view was occupied. It had been arranged late on Friday night that the race should be rowed down on the ebb from Mortlake, on account of the early state of the tide, and we trust it will never again be found necessary, but that the day may be fixed with some regard to the time of high water. All the steamers, fourteen or fifteen in number, after bringing up for some time off Putney, proceeded consequently to steam up the river, and get swung round just above Barker's rails, where buoys had been laid down, from which the contend- ing boats were to start. Soon afterwards the umpire's steamer came up with Mr J. W. Chitty, of Exeter College, Oxford, on board, to act in that capacity, while Mr Edward Searle was stationed in the bows to superintend THE START. » This, however, proved to be a no very easy task, for as none of the steamers had any means of holding on by anything, as they would have had at Putney, they had to keep their paddles con- stantly backing astern, thus causing a sea greatly endangering the safety of the two crews; or stopping their paddles to afford smooth water for a start, the tide and strong wind astern soon drove them down again beyond the prescribed limits, and so huddled one upon another that the difficulty was great to get them back again. Indeed had those in authority been sharp enough to see how mat- ters stood there were many good opportunities to have got the boats off, which were lost; both crews were kept half an hour or more in a state of unnecessary suspense and anxiety, during the greater part of which Cambridge was forced to be backing water hard all up to their buoy, which they were many times separated from by barges floating down, and once they were compelled to turn their boat and row up to it. Oxford was luckily more out of harm's way nearer the shore. They had won the toss and taken the Middlesex side. At last Mr Searle pronounced the word " Off" at precisely twenty minutes past ten o'clock. Cambridge were perhaps the first to get their oars into the water and thus obtain a slight shoot of their boat ahead, but this lead, if lead it may be called, was not destined to be of long duration, and it was wrested from them after two or three hundred yards, and before arriving at the Ship at Mortlake they were certainly a length astern of Oxford, who had by this time, having started with a eool collected stroke of about 37 in the minute, worked themselves into that magnificent swing of 39 which had so distin- guished their excellent rowing during the last few days. At the point below Godfrey's Oxford had added another half length to their lead, Cambridge still rowing as they had commenwd, about forty strokes per minute, and rowing too in very fair form, though that power seemed wanting which was now sweeping on their opponents every stroke further ahead. All along this part THAMES SUBSCRIPTION CLUB. ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL.— The members of the Thames Sub- scription Club held their annual banquet on Saturday evening, March 28th, in the large room, Saint James's Hall, when nearly 100 gentlemen sat down, including the greater portion of the University crews, with a large number of past and present rowing men, & c. The Hon. Geo. Deninan, Q. C., M. P., the President of the club, took the chair tor the fifth time, faced by Mr H. C. Smith, the Hon Sec, and amongst those present we noticed fourteen gen- tlemen of the Oxford and Cambridge crews, and E. Holland, M. P.; Sir John Hansler, Rev W. G-. Clark ( Public Orator of Cam- bridge University), E. Westenholz ( Danish Consul- General), — Schweigaard ( Norwegian bar), G. Whiting, F. Playford, Ser- geant Parry, G. Roper, Rev W. Longden, A. Pochin ( second cap- tain of Eton), W. B. Besley ( captain of Westminster eight), Cap- tain of Radley Boat Club, A. L. Smith, C. U. B. C.; E. H. Fairrie, C. U. B. C.; Penrose Fitzgerald, C. U. B. C.; John Wright, C. U. B. C.; J. Draper, R. Cobb, H. C. Smith, E. Belfour, E. D. Brickwood, F. B. Hebeler, Captain Yeldham ( 18th Hussars), E. S. Kennedy, H. H. Collings, C. U. B. C.; H. T. Steward, John Beattie, R. L. Lloyd, C. U. B. C. Letters of regret were also received from the Lord Mayor ( who is a member) and the Sheriff's at their inability to attend, and from R. N. Philipps, absent through domestic affliction. The room was tastefully decorated with the flags of all nations, while there was a stand of colours behind the chairman, on either side of which were disposed a portion of the Scots Fusilier band, who played throughout the even- ing. The party sat down to a very good dinner at seven o'clock, and after this had been disposed of, the health of " The Queen" came in with the dessert, and was followed by " The Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." In giving this toast, the CHAIBMAN dwelt feel- ingly upon the addi tional interest which now attached to it owing to the marriage so lately consummated, and said that those who were not present on the 7th, when the Princess Alexandra made her triumphal entry into London, lost a great treat, for all of the pleasing smiles that had ever greeted a large assemblage of Eng- lishmen, those which beamed from the face of the Princess of Wales were the most pleasant. He deemed that face the happiest he had ever looked upon, a true index to the mind within ; he learnt from those animated features what the future life of Eng- land's future Queen would be, and felt perfectly convinced, both from personal observation and what had come to his own know- ledge, that a wiser and more honourable, and a more kind- hearted lady did not exist. The chairman then reminded the meeting of the fact of the Prince of Wales being not onlyamemberof both univer- sities, but also of both University Boat Clubs, and expressed his regret that the prince and princess had not witnessed that day's race, as had been expected. The next toast was the " Army, Navy and Volunteers,' responded to by Capt Yeldham, 18th Hus- sars; Mr Croft, R. N., and Mr Dumas. The CHAIBMAN then gave the " House ef Commons,'' in doing which he said they were all anxious to do honour to the constitu- tion under which they lived, and, therefore, among their standing toasts was always the House of Lords, the House of Commons, or both, according as the club was honoured by their presence. They had among them that night Mr Holland, the member for Evesham, whose health he was proud to be able to propose to them, the more so as he had sent to Cambridge one of the most distinguished oarsmen that they had had there for ten or twelve years past. Mr HOLLAND having replied in a neat speech, The CHAIRMAN proceeded to give the toast of the evening, and observed that he had now to propose to them the toast which, of all others that evening, he was sure would excite their interest and approbation, viz, " The Health of the Oxford and Cambridge Crews [ loud and long- continued cheering]." He felt truly obliged to the meeting for responding so cordially as they had done, as they convinced him that they fell in entirely with his own feelings in proposing this toast— a toast which he had frequently had the honour of proposing before, and which he hoped to have the honour of proposing again for many years— a toast which he never could propose without feeling a new and increased interest every time he did so, because it involved far more than the mere words themselves expressed. He much regretted that his duties elsewhere had prevented him being at Putney that day, but they had had that day one of those most glorious contests which, whe- ther it happened to bean easyrace or a hard race, whether the light blue or the dark blue happened to win, was, every time it was rowed, a proof and example of some of the highest qualities which so pre- eminently distinguished this nation among the nations of the earth [ hear, hear], A race such as that which he trusted all present had witnessed that day could not take place without in- volving much more than the race itself on the outside show. Much that was great, and noble, and good in this realm was con- tained in those universities ; and many of the men there had a double duty to perform, for they had to study hard and neglect no opportunity of fitting themselves for the position they might be called upon to fill in after life, while at the same time it was necessary that, in order to shine in an university race, they should be constantly training and fitting themselves for this other great undertaking; and for two months, therefore, before the race both body and mind were at work at either seat of learning in order that eight men might be selected able to contend with honour and credit against eight from the sister university, who, whether athey might be first rate or second- rate oarsman, were so good that sny care spared by their opponents must, cause the former to be uccessful. This great race also involved a large amount of toil and trouble not only to the eight men engaged, but also to those who held the reins for the time being at Oxford and Cambridge. Upon them devolved the trouble, first of ail, of selecting a good crew ; and it then became their duty to watch the form of every man, in order that the best crew in the whole university should be sent to Putney. Nor were the eight gentlemen selected with- out their troubles. The mere fact of their stepping into the boat entailed upon them great self- denial, to say nothing else. Casual- ties in the course of training also occurred, and gentlemen were obliged to resign their place in the boat because their physical powers were not sufficient to stand the severe training so neces- sary in races of this description. All these things had to be con- sidered ; and he repeated that if those in authority at either uni- versity relaxed one tittle of their efforts they were giving certain victory to their opponents; and great self- denial and great nobility of purpose and character were necessary in both those who con- trolled and those who contended in the university eight. He always felt a pleasure in saying this in the presence of those very men who he knew were the last to feel it, and they he felt sure would in after life trace their success to the various qualities which were developed and put to the test in the heart- stirring struggle of university against university. He had told the meeting that business engagements prevented him seeing the race that day; he much regretted that such was the case, but re- gretted still more that he could not couple with the Oxford crew the name of the gentleman who had so gallantly led them to victory, and they must all feel that the meeting that night had a certain gloom cast over it by the absence of the most distinguished gentleman of the Oxford eight [ hear, hear]. There had now been twenty races between the universities, and he believed the score stood, by the victory of that day, level, Oxford having won ten and Cambridge ten. Some years ago the Cautabs were considera- bly ahead, and if he were asked why the Oxonians had been so successful lately, he should say their success was mainly due to the fact that for the last three years there had been in the stern of the Oxford boat one of the steadiest, one of the pluckiest, and one of the most finished and accomplished oarsmen ever seen [ cheers]. For three years running Mr Hoare had pulled stroke in the Oxford boat, and for three years running he had in the most masterly manner led his crew to victory [ renewedcheers]. That he believed was an unprecedented fact in the annals of university rowing, and he only wished that circumstances had not prevented him being present to receive the praise he so justly merited. With the Oxford crew he begged to couple the name of Mr Carr, who had pulled immediately behind his captain, andhad rowed twosuccessful races, one last year and one this [ cheers]. With the Cambridge crew, who were placed last as they came in last, he would couple the name of Mr Smyly, their president, whom they had all seen row, and who they knew was a fine oarsman. When he enlarged just now upon the features of university races, he omitted to mention that whether Oxford von or lost, or whether Cambridge won or lost, still the universities, though twice or thrice defeated, never found any difficulty in coming to the post again. They considered it a point of honour to come and do so, and whether they won or lost, they felt that in the opinion of the world they gained some amount of honour [ hear, hear]. When he said honour, he did not mean glory. All men rowed for glory, and it was more glorious to win than to lose ; but he meant to say that in such a race as that rowed between Oxford and Cambridge, no one would give the preference to the winner more than to the loser. It was a race which reflected equal credit upon both, and in speaking with the Cambridge crew he had heard but one opinion expressed, and that was, that had Mr Hoare been prevented from rowing, and the Cambridge crew had won in consequence, they would have felt much grieved, and would rather have sat at that table a beaten crew— as they did that night— than have won the race under such circumstances. He would now conclude, and give them " The University Crews of Oxford and Cambridge" [ great applause]. Mr CARE, who was received with loud cheers, said the duty devolved upon him, in the absence of his captain, to return thanks to the honourable chairman for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast, and to the meeting for the cordiality with which they had received it. With his chief away, he naturally felt in a very awkward position, but his diffidence disappeared when he remembered that the gentleman who presided over them that night had rowed No. 7 to his uncle, who defeated the Oxford crew some years ago. They had hoped at Oxford to have brought a better crew to Putney than they had done this year, but they laboured under the disadvantage of losing their captain, Mr Morrison, who had rendered them such service last year. On the other hand, however, they had had some advantages over the sister university, the principal being that they had all the men who* contended in 1862 to choose from ( beside the new hands), a fact which, he believed, was without precedent; much of their success also was due to the beauty of the boat built them for the occasion by Mr Salter ; while, above all, their victory was mainly due to their stroke, Mr Hoare, for it was neither himself ( Mr Carr) nor any other member of the crew who had won the race, but it was entirely due to their excellent stroke ; to him they owed their success, and to him they left it. Mr Carr then, in adverting to the start on the 28th, said : He wished to allude to the extreme difficulty that they had had in getting a fair start, owing to the manner in which the river was crowded with steamboats. The nuisance was not one which had lately sprung up; various ways and means had been devised to meet it, and it had been fondly hoped at both universities that some arrangement would be made by which they could name an extra day, so that if the steamboats would not keep behind the crews the latter should refuse to start, and should row on another day, unaccompanied by boats. Circum- stances however had arisen to prevent the carrying out of this plan, and all he could say was, might it never be their lot to row down again on the ebb [ hear, hear]. They had never, perhaps, started under greater disadvantages; the steamers completely surrounded them, and after sitting in their guernseys for half an hour on cer- tainly not a very warm morning, and it might have been much colder, or raining, they were almost obliged to start themselves. He hoped, however, that as year succeeded year improvement would follow improvement till the contending crews were not hampered and both had a fair chance, while, at the same time, those on board the steamers could see the race, which he feared was only the case in a very few instancti that day. Mr Carr then said a few words about there having been some talk of the Prince of Wales seeing the race that day, and concluded by ex- pressing a hope that both he and his bride would be on the river next year. Mr SMYLY ( also received with much applause) observed that while he had been sitting at their hospitable board that evening he had thought that when called upon to respond for his univer- sity he should feel himself in a most awkward position, and should have lost all favour in their eyes on account of the race that day having been so hollow [ cries of No, no]. The cordial manner, however, in which they had received him re- assured him, feeling, as he did from it, that they considered the Cambridge crew, though beaten, were not disgraced, but had done their best to win against a more powerful crew [ hear, hear], Mr Carr had just remarked that he was sorry they had not been able to bring abetter crew from Oxford, but for his ( Mr Smyly's) part be was extremely sorry they had not brought a worse ; and all he hoped was that they would not take quite so much pains in the selection of their crew next year, as it would be all thrown away, Cam- bridge having made up their minds to beat them easily. It seemed to be the custom to do nothing but launch out against the steamboats accompanying university races, and Mr Carr had fol- lowed in the beaten track; but so much had been said about them, and they had been so much abused, that it was really time some one stood forward in their lavour; and he must say that, as far as that particular day was concerned, he saw nothing to complain of. They ceriainly were entitled to some credit on this occasion, for they really endeavoured to keep be- hind the crews, and give them a fair start, which he thought could not have been much better, considering the state of the tide and the cross wind that was out. As far as regarded the Prince of Wales, he did not think he would have been very gratified, had he attended that day, to see one crew puffing and blowing and vainly striving to catch the other, which was rowing away ahead as it liked [ criesofNo. no]. He re- peated, however, that his university had done all they could, considering the circumstances in which they had been placed right through, and they would leave no pains unspared to wipe out their late defeats next year. He concluded by thanking the club for their hospitality to his crew, and their kindness at all times to his university. Mr CAKE said to him had Leen deputed the pleasing task of proposing a toast, which he waHure they would all receive with the greatest enthusiasm, namely, " Prosperity to the Thames Subscription Club [ cheers]." It was no secret how greatly every rowing man in London, and he might almost say all over the world, was indebted to them for their attention to the noble art of rowing. Their main object was to support and foster rowing generally, and nobly had they carried out the promises made in this respeot when the club started; beyond this, however, they had for the last three years taken in hand the management of the Thames National Regatta, always attended with great toil and trouble to those who undertook the raising of the necessary funds, & c; and the trouble they had been at with this regatta, the diffi- culties they had had to encounter, and the prejudices they had had to eradicate, could not be understood by any but those who had themselves got up regattas. The cordial thanks of the whole rowing community were consequently due to them, nor couJd university men ever forgettheir continued hospitality, year by year, arid the kind manner in which they received and entertained at their every banquet the representative crews of Oxford and Cambridge. He could not, for his own part, really express in words what he felt upon the subject, but he was sure the meeting would believe him when he told them that, on the part of this year's Oxford crew, and on the part of his university, he thanked them most cordially for the honour they had done them in inviting them there that evening. With the toast he begged to couple the name of the Hon G. Denman, their excellent chairman of that evening, and who needed nothing more to recommend him to their notice than the fact that he had won many a victory for Cambridge over Ox- ford [ applause]. He considered that those who were distinguish- ing themselves at the oar now ought to look back with veneration upon old university oarsmen, than whom none was more worthy of being honoured than their chairman [ hear, hear]. He would give them " Prosperity and long continuance to the Thames Sub- scription Club," coupling with it the name of the Hon G. Den- man, and might there never be a worse oar at either university [ cheers]. The CHAIBMAN, in reply, deprecated what had been said in his favour by Mr Carr, and said that the account of his success at the ilniversity had beenmuch overdrawn. Hethanked them very much fortheir kindreception. of his name, and on the part of the club fully accepted the compliments paid it en its doings since its establish- ment. It was true, he admitted, that they had done much to im- prove rowing ; it was their aim and object to cultivate the art among watermen and others, and they had, at a time when the Thames Regatta must, but for them, have ceased to exist, come forward and kept it on, and not only done that, but had carried it out in a much greater style of magnificence than their predeces- sors ; and he was proud to know that the club was a prosperous one, and that it had, he believed, carried out all the objects for which it started. He repeated he was very much obliged to Mr Carr for what he had said about the club, but with regard to what he had said about their generous hospitality in inviting the university crews to their banquet, he must disclaim the idea of the club honouring them. They rather honoured the club with their presence, nor was the Thames Subscription Club acting quite disinterestedly in the matter, for they felt that if the university crews consented to come among them, they were assisting the club in the good object they had taken in hand, and in that sphere of action which they had marked out for themselves. The club felt grateful to them for lending them their co- operation, and con- sequently the members of it were the recipients of the honour, nut the university crews. He was also proud, as an old university man, to meet the representatives of Oxford and Cambridge at the club's festive board. He had had the pleasure of congratulating the Oxonians on their victory three years in succession, and should be, as chairman of that meeting, per- fectly disinterested in the matter; but he naturally had a leaning towards his own university, and he must say that now that Oxford and Cambridge were neck and neck, having won ten races each, he hoped next year to have the satisfaction of congratulating the Cantabs upon their victory [ hear, hear]. He again thanked the meeting for the kind manner in which they had received the health of the club, and the mention of his name. Mr DBAPEE proposed ' 1 The Health of the Visitors" in a com- plimentary speech, coupling with the toast the name of Sergeant Parry. Mr Sergeant PAEBY, in replying, said this was the first time he had been honoured with an invitation to this dinner, which he considered one of the most characteristic that took place in the metropolis, or, he might say, in any part of England, as they were assembled together to celebrate an event which could take place in no other country but England ; but he hoped this was not the last time he should meet the University crews, and that by be- coming members both himself and all the visitors present would have a share in the great work which the Thames Subscription Club, their generous hosts, had set themselves. After drawing some analogy between the profession of the law and boating, and speaking of his having been fortunate enough to secure the friend- ship of their chairman, Mr Parry concluded by thanking the club for the kind manner in which they had received the toast. The Rev Mr CLABKE felt proud that as an humble member of the First Trinity he had been asked to propose a most important toast, as he had never been a great oar, and had nothing to recom- mend him to their notice. Following what had fallen from Mr Sergeant Parry, he thought a connection might be also traced between rowing and men of his profession, for rowing men and clergymen must both be long winded [ laughter]. Although, how- ever, possessing no claim to their notice as a rowing man, he had had much to do with the art, and as tutor at Cambridge he had ever found those young men who were good oarsmen the best to deal with, for in rowing they learnt to be temperate, and got from that to be noble and brave; and these qualities— temperance, nobility, and bravery— stood them in good stead when fighting the battle of life in after years [ hear, hear]. A short time ago a Russian came to Cambridge, and he ( the rev gentleman) felt great delight in showing him over the university, and particularly in pointing out to him between 20 and 30 eights rowing on the Cam. He ( Mr Clarke), seeing that the Russian watched the rowing with much interest, asked him if he had anything of that sort in his country; and the reply was, " No, Monsieur, we do notdevelope our physique [ a laugh].'' He had often since remembered the remark, and thought that if the Russians did develope their physique they woulcTnot treat the poor ill- used Poles in so cruel and barbarous a manner as they were doing [ hear, hear, and cheers], But he was digressing from the subject, and would at once, without further preface, give them " The Rowing Clubs of the Thames," whose name was legion, coupling with the toast the name of Mr Edmund Belfour, a gentleman well known on the river, and vice- president of the London Rowing Club, which had defeated in its time both Uni- versities [ bear, hear], Mr BJKLFOUB, before speaking of his own club, mentioned the Kingston and West London Rowing Clubs, both of which he said had rowed well, although unsuccessfully, at Henley, and had attained to some standing on the river. As regarded his own club, they were very small as far as num- bers went compared with the Universities, but had turned out some good men and good crews, and earned some sort of reputa- tion, although this was necessarily very small when placed side by side with what Oxford and Cambridge had done; speaking, however, as their representative, he felt extremely proud to be enabled to say they made it a part of their constitution that, come what might, and go there who might, they would be repre- dwelling upon the attention he had ever bestowed upon the club since he was elected its chief officer The Commodore having re- plied, proposed " The Health of the Officers; of the Club," MrPerceval Turner replying. Other toasts followed, and a most pleasant evening was spent. THE OPEN MATCH.— The date fixed for this match was stated by us in error to be the 10th of June. It should have been the 9th, the day before the Royal London match. RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. The next general meeting of the Ranelagh Yacht Club will be held at the Pier Hotel, Chelsea, on Wednesday evening, April 8, at eight o'clock. The opening trip of the season will take place on Saturday, April 18. Yachts to assemble off Greenwich Hos- pital at 2: 30 p. m., and sail at three o'clock punctually in com- pany to Erith, where a dinner will be provided at the Crown Hotel for the members of the club and their friends. It is hoped that as many yacht owners as possible will attend with their yachts, and carry as many members and their friends to Erith as may be convenient. The days for the matches of the season, with times of entry, will be fixed at this meeting, also the prizes to be offered, and other necessary arrangements will be determined upon. The following gentlemen will be balloted for at this meeting:— Mr John Inman, Stock Exchange; Mr C. S. Varley, 88A, Oakley- street, Chelsea; Mr Thomas Vaughan, Cleveland Lodge, Middlesborough- on- Tees. TEMPLE YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club was held on Wednesday, April 1, at the club house; the Commodore in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The course for the first match was decided to be from Charlton to Green- hithe and back, the prizes to consist of three cups, a committee being appointed to select them. Messrs Sherburn and Cullum were elected members. LONDON ROWING CLUB TBIAL EIGHTS.— The following crews have commenced practice for this race, which will be rowed on Saturday, April 25 :— MR RYAN'S CREW. 1. C. E. Innes A. C. Lynam 3. J. C. F. May 4. G. D. Lister 5. T. Hale 6. J. P. Davis 7. G. Dunnage 8. G. Ryan MR CUSTANCE'S CREW. 1. J. P. Moore 2. G. T. Wawn 3. C. Hewett 4. T. W Hopton 5. H. Bloxam 6. P. Power 7. J. Bloxam H. N. Custance Coxswains will be chosen on the day of the race. At a general meeting of members, held in the club rooms, on Wednesday, the 1st April, the following gentlemen were elected members :— George F. Corner, the Grange, Walham Green ; Alfred Newton, 44, Maddox- street, Regent- street; James J. Weston, 1, Royal Ex- change- buildings ; Robert Milligau, Cedars, Putney. WEST~ L0ND0N ROWING CLUB. The members of this club held a gsneral meeting on Saturday, March 28, at Mr Salter's, the Feathers, Wandsworth, the captain in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the following gentlemen were balloted for and unanimously elected members, viz:— Messrs C. R. Rockley, 43, Paulton- square, Chelsea; D. M. Roberts, 2, Belgrave Villas, Putney; and H. Judson, Isleworth; several names being also handed in to the hon secretary for ballot at the next meeting. The first race of the season in eights will take place on Saturday, April 18, from Chiswick to Putney, and the entries close on Saturday, April 4. NORTH LONDON ROWING CLUB. The quarterly general meeting of the members of this club was held on Monday evening, March 30, at the new club house, Quad- rant Hotel, Air- street, Regent- street; Mr Fox, the captain, in the chair, faced by Mr Woodrow The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the following gentle- men were unanimously elected members of the club, viz, Messrs H. K. Stinton, D. J. Campbell, Jos. Ridley, C. Speyer, R. Woos- ter, W. Cubitt, G. H. J ordan, and Spencer C. Harry. The chair- man called attention in the course of the evening to the first race of the season ( gig pairs, April 25, Putney to Hammersmith), and hoped there would be a large entry. The entries close on April 9. The opening day will take place on Saturday, April 4, when as many members as can possibly attend are requested to do so, a number of new boats having lately been built, so as to accommo- date greater numbers. ARIEL ROWING CLUB! A general meeting of the members of this clnb took place on Wednesday evening, April 1, at Anderton's Hotel; Mr T. W. Hopton, the captain, in the chair, faced by Mr C. W. Roney, the hon sec. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the following long list of gentlemen were unani- mously elected members, viz:— Messrs W. H. Alderman, Curzon- street, Mayfair; F. Bardo, Royal Exchange; A. Barnes, Bedford- road; E. L. Betts, Preston Hall; E. J. Coleman, Mount Clare, Roehampton; B. Duffin, Devonshire- street; Chas. Fisher, St James's- square; Fred. Fisher, London and Westminster Bank, Borough; W. Gilbert, Deptford; E. R. Glendinning, Turnham Green; H. T. Holmes, Cornhill; G. Huggins, Hilldrop- road; J. C. Hutcheson, Chancery- lane; G. F. Pater, King William- street; Sir Samuel Morton Peto, Bart, M. P., Kensington Palace Gardens; Messrs A. J. Tatham, Kilburn; Edward Tatham, Kilburn; C. Watson, Streatham; J. A. Windham, Henrietta- street; Thomas Plowman, Western Fire Office, King- street; Edward F. Gaitskell, the Avenue, Streatham; F. Bloxam, 24, Palace '- ardens- terrace, Kensington; Philip Turner, 1, Albert- square, Clapham. A number of gentlemen have already entered for the President s ( Sir Cusack Willis Roney) Prize on Saturday, April 11, and the entries close on Saturday, April 4. The follow- ing are the conditions attached to this prize:— 1. That the prize be called the President's Challenge Prize. 2. Thatthe race for this prize be rowed in outrigged sculling boats. 3. Thatthe course be from Putney Aqueduct to Hammersmith Bridge orrice versa. 4. Thatthis prize be competed for by bona fide active members of the Ariel Rowing Club only. 5. That the race for this prize be rowed under the rules en forced atHenley- on- Thames Regatta. 6. Thai this prize become the absolute private property of any member who shall hold the same against all comers ( being active memberi of the Ariel Rowing Club) for twelve months. 7. Tha the holder shall be bound to row any active member who shal challenge him in writing ( a copy of such challenge to be also ent to the secretary of the club), within six weeks from the dati of such challenge between the months of April and Septemler inclusive, and within three months between the months of Octolerand March inclusive. 8. Tbtt if within the periods already specified there be more than tro challenges, the challengers shall row the distance aforesad, and the winner shall be entitled to row the holder withinthe periods before specified. 9. Tiat an entrance fee of 5s be paid by all competitors ( except the hader) at the time of entry. 10. Chat the first race for the prize be rowed on Saturday, Aprilll, 1863, the entries closing on the 4th of April. Th> cup is a very pretty one, and there is likely to be a very spiried competition for it next Saturday. QUEEN'S COLLEGE ( OXFORD). B. IB- OAE RACES.— These races, for Silver Challenge Oars and Ruder, presented by Messrs Southey, Roberts, and Reid, came offsn Wednesday and Thursday, March 18 and 19, over the usual corse, from Iffley to Oxford. FIRST HEAT. Jackson I Lang Magrath ; Oliver Webb ( cox) i Walker ( cox) Won by Mr Magrath by three seconds. SECOND HEAT. Roach I Dansey Jenkins Bird Symonds ( cox) | Maberly ( cox) Won easily by Mr Jenkins, Mr Bird giving in before the end c the race. FINAL HEAT.— Between Mr Magrath and Mr Jenkins, his heat was won by Mr Jenkins by lOsec. Messrs Roach, enkins, and Symonds are therefore the holders for the next year. FOUB- OAEED RACES.— The fours came off on Saturday, March ! 1. Six boats entered, and rowed as follows:— T FIRST HEAT. Roach's | Jenkins's | Barber's Won by Mr Barber. SECOND HEAT. Magrath's | Oliver's | Jackson's Won by Mr Magrath. FINAL HEAT.— Between Messrs Barber and Magrath. Won wuic VT uau uiJguu, aiju gu iugi « nuu uiigui, uucj » r uu. u ut acjjac- . .. , ,. ... I D sented every year at Henley. It mattered not to them whether ° y tne latter alter a close race. they lost or whether they won; they felt it a duty which the clul owed to the metropolis they represented; and therefore, wheneve: they entered a boat atHenley they never withdrew it, let the odd against them be what they might [ much applause]. This yea they would be there, and hoped to meet both the ciewsthat ha rowed that day. He begged, in conclusion, to thank them it having so cordially drunk the health of the rowing clubs of ti Thames. Mr WOODGATE, received with great applause, rose to propte the last toast on the programme, " The Officers of the TharPs Subscription Club," prefacing his remarks with the observatm that the London Rowing Club ought to be in a beer position to turn out a good crew than the Oxford Unfcr- sity Boat Club, on account of their having the pick of Lon » n. He then complimented the officers of the Thames Subscri| ion Club, and particularly Mr Smith, on the exertions theyiad ever made in the behalf of so good a club, which had one so much for rowing on the Thames ; and regretted that, ( ring to the force of circumstances, they had not been able to f the day for the University race sooner, and had, consequently, fiven Mr Smith so much trouble. He begged to propose the heith of the officers of the club, coupled with Mr H. C. Smith, the Ifl sec Mr SMITH having replied, the chairman vacating his s& was the signal for the party to separate. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. At the meeting on Wednesday, March 4, on the show chands, 32 were declared to have been held up for the re- electid> of Capt Grant as secretary, 34 against. A poll was demanded b< he pro- poser of Capt Grant, on which a discussion took place, hich oc- cupied a considerable time, and the meeting was fially ad- journed to Wednesday, April 1. In the meantime thCommo- dore, Lord Alfred Paget, had decided that a ballot oiht to be taken on the question at the adjourned meeting. Ths meeting was very numerously attended, and the result of the allot was announced to be in favour of the re- election of Captaii^ rant, 119 against 85. The Commodore thereupon adjourned t> meeting for half an hour, in order to consult with such of theiembers of the late committee as might be present. On his reirn to the meeting he announced that, in accordance with thfules of the club, he had intended to propose as usual for the ne' committee the same gentlemen, with a few alterations, as id been on the former committee ; but on consulting with thn he found that it would be useless to do so, as they, with ci exception, had declined to serve, that their resolution had bn announced at the previous meeting to the effect that they con not support the re- election of Capt Grant, and as the club bad nie to a con- trary decision, the members of the late commits felt that the club had no confidence in them and that they r> ld not, if re- elected, carry on the business of the club satfactorily ; the Treasurer also declined to serve and had resigned The Commo- dore then stated that he had already announced h determination to abide by the decision of his officers with wW he had long acted, and he had therefore no alternative but to ace his resigna- tion in the hands of the club. He then adjourned meeting till Wednesday, April 15, when new officers must felected. As strangers were excluded from the previous^ eeting, we have no right to go into the personal questions invced in this unfor- tunate dispute, or to make any reflections upoit, but we believe that we are not violating any confidence in pushing the above. The club is now in the singular position of King no Commo- dore, Vice- Commodore, Treasurer, or Commitf. in fact, no officer except the Secretary. PRINCE OF WALES YACH CLUB- OPENING TEIP.— Ever the first on the rivethe Prince of Wales Yacht Club opened their season on Thurso. April 2, although the day was not the most favourable, there a ™ g scarcely a cap- full of wind out. At three o'clock the Amai. 47 tons, Mr H. F. Smith, Vice- Commodore of the Royal Lot> n Yacht Club; the Zuleika, 25, Mr E. G. Knibbs; Wave, 10, Mi'eters; and BlueSkin, 5, Mr Harvey, left the Brunswick Pier, Jickwall, the Commo- dore, Mr Robert Hewitt, leading the way' the Zuleika, and the flotilla arrived atErith soon after five o'clA Here the members were joined by others who had come do* by train, and at six o'clock about twenty gentlemen sat dowi> o an excellent dinner at Mr Maclure's, the Pier Hotel. The Ccmodore presided, faced by Mr Knibbs, and after the usual toastse chairman gave " Suc- cess to the Prince of Wales Yacht Club,' I doing which he dwelt upon the progress the club had made duig the twelve or thirteen years it had been established, and saidiat their success might be traced to the fact that there w not perhaps any club in existence who could boast of ch unanimity as they enjoyed. They were perfectly unite^ nd there was no fear of their having the squabbles other clubAad every sow and then. He hoped, however, to see them mustin greater strength on the next occasion when they met togeth He had often heard the officers of clubs called to account for £ attending to their duties, but he thought he should not be goirtoo far if he said that the members bad also a duty to perforrwhich they failed to do if they did not attend in greater stren^ than they did that night. He hoped they would excuse him fohese few remarks, and that the members would, by assisting « officers the utmost in their power, raise the club in the yacbg world.— Mr Manley next gave " The Health of the Commode1 in a most eulogistic speech ST PETER'S COLLEGE, RADLEY. TEIAL EIGHTS.— This match was rowed on Saturday, March 21, over the Nuneham Course, when the following crews con- tended :— MR FEILDEN'S CREW. 1. M. Gray 2. G. Richards 3. C. Tomes 4. C. Perceval 5. W. Davies 6. R. Ludlow- Bruges 7. R. Feilden 8. C. Hook L. Fenwick ( cox) MR DUNN'S CREW. 1. A. Gordon 2. G. Law 3. T. Dunn 4. R. Wade 5. J. Law 6. E. Thompson 7. G. Rotherham 8. E. Dunn E. Liddell ( cox) Mr Feilden had the advantage of the Berks side, which, besides being the best, was sheltered from the wind, which was blowing stiffly from the N. W. Mr Dunn's crew, however, were the heaviest, so that the crews were considered to be on equal terms. At the start Mr Feilden's crew got off quickest, and although their opponents were rowing a quicker stroke, ob- tained and kept a lead of about a quarter of a length to the corner; however, thfeir steerer was at fault, and the oars on the stroke side came in contact with the bank. This accident was sufficient to alter the lead, and Mr Dunn passed through the railway bridge three- quarters of a length ahead, which lead was increased to a length at the winning post. The race throughout was a very pretty one, and the rowing up to the average. CLIFFOP. D'S PLAN FOE LOWEBING BOATS.— Her Majesty's steam sloop Spiteful, Commander Wilson, from the West Indies, was paid off at Woolwich on Saturday. When at Havannah her crew were attacked by yellow fever, of which no less than 50 men, in- cluding six officers, died. On the voyage home a man who fell overboard was saved by Clifford's lowering gear. The poor fellow was unable to swim, and had already disappeared, when the boat was manned and lowered, and in three minutes the drowning man was in the boat, safe. This is another instance of the rapidity by which a boat may be lowered by this invention, and is due to the fact of the entire control of everything resting with one man, and not being the result of the divided duty of several, as in lowering by the falls. H. Waghorn, S. Cotter, R. Allen, and J. Castle will row H. Stevens, G. Satten, 8, Thorrington, and J. Sholl of the Legal Quay Rowing Club a four- oared race from Putney to Barnes, if they will stake £ 12 to £ 10, and will meet them on Monday even- ing, April 6, at the Griffin Stores, Newcastle- street, Strand, pre- pared to make a match. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stake- holder. CAETEB AND CHAPMAN v FENTON AND KEMP.— We have re- ceived a further sum of £ 3 a side, and the final deposit of £- 5 a side is to be made at Mr Kemp's, Angel and Sun, Strand, April 5. NEMESIS ROWING CLUB, MANCHESTEB.— The members of this club will open their season on Saturday, April 11, when there will also be an eight- oared race between the Heavy Weights v the Light Weights. COLE AND HAYWOOD.— For this match we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 5 a Bide, and a similar deposit is to be made at Mr Neale's, Brown Bear, Millbank- street, Thursday, April 9. RABBIT COURSING— SPEING AND ROSE.— W. Knowles has matched his dog Spring against E. Darham's bitch Rose ( both of Over Darwen), the best out of 15 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side. Mr Hamer has received £ 2 a side, and the remainder to be staked on the day of coursing. Catch weight. Spring to have one dead rabbit given. To come off at the Volunteer Inn Grounds, Turton, Bromley Cross station, near Bolton- le- Moors, Monday, April 6. First rabbit dropped at eleven o'clock, a. m. BEITT AND BET.— The match at rabbits between J. Price's Britt of Tunstall and H. Pearson's Bet of Silverdale. the best of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, is to come off at Knutsford on April 6, Bet to have two given. Mr Holden has received £ 5 each, and the match is to commence between twelve and two o'clock. KNUR AND SPELL— Mr J. Kellett of Low Moor has re- ceived articles and £ 1 a side for a match at knur and spell, for £ 20 a side, between F. Wild and T. Sykes ( both of Castleford), to be made into £ 10 a side on April 14, and the remaining £ 10 a side on the day of playing, which is fixed to come off at Methley on April 25. W. Hoyle will play R. Greenwood ( alias Bob O'Jumps) at knur and spell, for £ 25, if he will give him 15 scores in 30 rises. The match can be made any night at Sutcliffe's, Royal George Inn, Midgley, from six to nine o'clock. The match previously advertised to come off at the Cardigan Arms between Nelly and Greenwood has been altered, and will now take place, for £ 50, on the Quarry Gap Grounds, Bradford, on Saturday, April 11. BILLIARDS.— 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 Billiard- rooms, Bow- street, Covent- garden. Terms very moderate. His system of tuition is exclusively his own, and based on principles which ensure success. THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BILLIARD MATCHES, THE DOUBLE MATCH.— These interesting events took place as usual during the boat race week, at the large room, Saville House, Leicester- square, the double on the evening preced- ing that great aquatic encounter, and the single on the even- ing of Saturday, March 28. The institution of annual Ox- ford and Cambridge matches, although of recent date, has been a matter of marked success, only in keeping with the rapid progress of the " beautiful and scientific game" at Ox- ford and Cambridge, where we may observe billiard rooms and tables have vastly increased of late years, with the sanction and patronage of the authorities. The first billiard matches we know of between the Sister Universities were played in 1860, at St Martin's Hall, when Oxford won the single an<* Cambridge the double, the following being the numbers : A, Double Match: Oxford ( Messrs Blair, Corpus, and Taylor, Newlnn " Hall), 666 ; Cambridge ( Messrs Ward, Trinity, and Cox, Trinity), 700. Single Match: Mr Blair, Oxford, 500; Mr Ward, Cam- bridge, 421. These encounters being the first, and taking place between good and well- matched players, created a deal of interest and excitement, but the following year's play was utterly devoid of interest, the Cantabs so much surpassing their opponents. The double match between Messrs G. Cox and G. N. Griffiths ( both of Trinity College, Cambridge) and Messrs G. Dering ( Magdalen College), and W. E. Stokes ( Queen's, Oxford), resulted in favour of the former by 102 points, the game that year being altered from 700 to 500 up. In the single match of 1,000 up Mr Dering, who should have given way to his partner, Mr Stokes, then a much finer player, was terribly beaten by Mr Cox, the score at the finish of the weary contest being— Cox 1,000, Dering 489. These matches were played at 8t James's Hall. 1862 saw the tables turned on Cambridge ; Mr Stokes of Queen's, who had he- come a very superior university player, beating Mr Collins of Christ's, Cambridge, in the single match at Roberts's room by 200 points, and Messrs Stokes ( Queen's) and Wrigley ( Oriel College), defeating Messrs Payne of Peterhouse and Collins of Christ's by 47 points, the games being uniformly altered to 500 up. The ar- rangements for this year have, as usual, been attended with considerable difficulties, and it was not until a few days before the fixture that Oxford had decided upon her repre- sentatives, Messrs Stokes ( Queen's), Walker ( Brasenose), and Wrigley ( Oriel), having been severally named to play for that University. The former gentleman no doubt would have again upheld the honour of Oxford but for the failure of his sight, and it must have been a matter of congratulation for the Oxonians' that his place could be so ably filled by Mr Ward of Exeter, the win- ner of the prize cue at Russell's rooms, who took in as his partner in the double Mr Chamberlayne of Magdalen College, the next best university player, according to the Oriel- street ordeal. Cam- bridge were lucky in retaining the services of Mr Payne, one of last year's players, who was assisted in the double match by Mr Home of St John's, the winner of the prize cue at his university. The attendance to witness the double match, the arrangements for which were admirably carried out by the champion, Mr Roberts, the proprietor of the rooms, was large, and much interest was evinced by the old university men present; the Cantabs having the call in the betting at the commencement of the match Shortly after eight o'clock the marker, F. Morris, announced the game 500 up, and Mr Payne having won the toss gave a miss in baulk, a precaution followed by Mr Ward, the next player in suc- cession, who, however, left an opening for Mr Home, and a break of 16 ensued— the play of that gentleman being much applauded by the spectators. Mr Chamberlayne scored 4, and the players alternately took the cue without making any great inroad into the required number, although Mr Home, who from the onset seemed in good form, made some very fine cannons, bringing the game 25 to 14. Mr Ward by excellent play now added a break of 13, amongst the figures being a screw back hazard into the middle pocket, which drew forth deserved commendation. The game stood 25 all; and again, Oxford 33, Cambridge 31. Mr Payne here took advantage of Mr Chamberlayne's want of judgment/ and re- corded 16 in favour of his university— bringing the game Cam- bridge 47, Oxford 3- 3. Mr Ward, who had all along been plavinir much better than his partner, came to the rescue, and in two succes^ sive breaks brought the score Oxford 54, Cambridge 57— amoncst hisstrokestherebeingsomefineanddifficult hazards, which brought down warm applause. Cambridge gradually increased on their opponents, and obtained the first 100 to Oxford's 78 Mr Payne having received material assistance from his partner, Mr Horne while Mr Chamberlayne appeared nervous, and credited but few points to the Oxford account. The next half century saw Cam- bridge considerably ahead, the score being Cambridge 155 Oxford 114, a majority which was further increased by the excellent plav of Messrs - Payne and Home, who brought their number to 177 versus 129. Mr Chamberlayne, although unable to get anything like a good break, made several screw and cannon strokes which gained much commendation, and clearly indicated his latent ability. The game progressed slowly for some time, until Mr Payne got in, and, chiefly by cannoning, brought the Cambridge score still further in advance, the game being called, Cambridge 191, Oxford 133, odds which he afterwards further increased bv a break of 15. The position of Cambridge induced offers of £ 50 to £ 30, but without a response, and the game proceeded to 213 Cam- bridge, 156 Oxford, when £ 50 to £ 20 was tendered, without acknowledgment. The Oxonians, through the good plav of Mr Ward, gradually decreased the lead of their opponents and when 243 to 200 was called, they found friends willing to accept 3 to 1. After Mr Payne had made 6 Mr Ward had a good break of 15, and the others adding little to the score, he followed up his success, and brought the score 250 all to the great delight of the Oxonians, who loudly cheered at the an- nouncement. Oxtord now took the lead, arid 287 to 280 resounded in the room. The play now became exceedingly cautious and misses succeeded each other in succession, neither side being' wil ling to give away a chance. The game again stood in favour of Oxtord by 294 to 291, when Mr Home came with a break of 6 and gave his side the ascendancy by a few points, 11 to 10 being ' then offered on Cambridge. The Cantabs now went ahead but at 358 to 343 Mr Ward had a most successful break of 27 ( the break of the evening), thereby bringing Oxford 12 points in advance Mr Ward's careful and elegant play caused great manifestation of feeling, and he concluded lus break amidst loud cheering Oxford improved their position somewhat, but at 383 to 368 Mr Payne reduced the majority to 10, an advantage held bv Oxford at 396. Mr Heme afterwards came with great force, and with a six and a five stroke, & c, marked 26 off the balls, bringing the score Cambridge 415 Oxford 410 Another break ( 12) by Mr Home increased the lead still further' and Mr Payne shortly followed with a nice break of 15 the game' standing Cambridge 4o9, Oxford 410. The hopes of Oxford then fell off; and though Mr Ward played some fine strokes his efforts were of little avail, as the Cambridge score gradually rose to 489 against 435. The 11 required to win were gained bv Mr Payne, who gave the coup de grace by a red hazard amidst much applause. THE SINGLE MATCH.— The single match was played on Saturday night, March 28, when the attendance was not so numerous as on the previous evening, doubtless a great manv members of the university having left town as soon as the boat race was concluded. Mr Roberts ( the champion player") again personally superintended the arrangements, and Fred Morris marked the game with his usual accuracy. At eight o'clock precisely Mr P. Ward of Exeter College, the Ox- ford champion; and Mr Payne of Peterhouse, the represen- tative of Cambridge, tossed for choice, which Mr Payne won and at starting gave a miss, Mr Ward doing ditto. Mr Payne then scored 4, and after a few strokes of alternate misses, Ward com- menced off the top cushion, and then muffed an easy red hazard into the bottom pocket, letting Mr Payne in, who made the score 14 to 8. Mr Ward then made a fine white hazard ( jenny) and Mr Payne carried his score up to 23. Ward, by careful play got to 17, and after a miss opened out a break of 22, commencing with a fluke hazard. Payne then made 7, and the game stood Oxford 39, Cambridge 30, till Ward scored 6, and Payne got to 37. Ward had made his lot up to 60, and then Payne niade a most magnificent cannon from 7 cushions, and carried his score with a break of 23, up to 60. He missed an easy stroke and Mr Ward fluked a 5, and got up to 74. Payne then had another break scoring 24, but not in succession. Strokes increased bis advantage' Morris calling the game. Cambridge 100, Oxford 74. He scored 3 more, and Mr Ward then got 11, the dark blue division applaud- ing his very steady and judicious play. At this period of the game offers were made to back Oxford, £ 5 to £ 4 being wanted Mr Ward however mulled a stroke, but Mr Payne only benefited' 3 thereby and Mr Ward had a fine break of 21, during which even money was offered on Oxford, and when the score stood Oxford 113 Cambridge 106, the betting became 6 to 5 on Oxford. Mr Ward' increased his lead to 126, when £ 10 to £ 5 was laid by a gentleman who said he " must get on at some price." At this stage of the match Mr Payne played very unluckily, and Mr Ward multiplied the score to 140. Equal play then ensued, until the game was called Oxford 150, Cambridge 116. Mr Ward made a splendid cross double into the middle pocket, a break of 10 resulting which he followed by a few more, Mr Payne also making some Mr Ward had another break, the marker recording 180 for Oxford' 126 for Cambridge. Payne then had an opening, but only made 6, ba4 luck attending him, and Mr Ward caused Morris to call 200 to 138, the Oxford player being loudly cheered; 5 to 2 offered with no response. Ward continued playing pluckily and luckily until 227 to 143 was called, 20 to 5 being offered. Continuous breaks ensued until Mr Ward had made the game 252 against Mr Payne's 151, when the odds offered were 30 to 5. The game then took a turn, Mr Payne playing a fine break of 18, and then ran his score up to 180, during which, however, Mr Ward added about 20 to his total. Mr Payne continued his successful efforts up to 195, when Mr Ward again got in, and progressed gradually till Oxford 305, Cambridge 205, was called. Through the stag& a of the game anterior to this point Mr Ward was largely benefited by fortune, and 20 to 3, and subsequently 6 to 1, did not meet with takers. Mr Payne played on well, but unluckily, and made the number up 230 to 312, which he gradually increased till the marker announced 254 to 328. He got a few more by single strokes, Mr Ward apparently going off his play, and Morris announced 267 to 331, and Mr Payne made 6 and the baulk fol- lowed with 9, then another 8, and at 290 Cambridge, 333 Oxford, 3 to 1 was taken to a good deal of money. The play of Mr Payne at this juncture was very fine, and raised the hopes of the Cantabs by still further bettering his position, the marker announcing 301 Cambridge, 3- 36 Oxford. Mr Ward added 6, and, amid great excitement, Mr Payne made a fine break of 13, and it then be- came Ward's turn, and he got 9, the totals being 351 to 315. The cannons and long hazards made by Mr Payne were loudly and deservedly cheered, Roberts ( the champion) being the warmest applauder. The luck that, had attended Mr Ward's play from the commencement again befriended him, and fluking a white, losing hazard, he scored 13 ; again fluked, and made the score up 369 Oxford, to 322. Mr Payne added a few, and Mr Ward commencing with another slice of luck made 11, after which Mr Payne had a break of 23, and the score was then called 382 Oxford, 351 Cam- bridge. Mr Payne, with increased confidence, got 9 more, scored again, after giving a miss, which Mr Ward made nothing of, and 387 to 373 appeared on the board. The exoitement consequent upon the Oxford majority being reduced from 101 to 14 was very great, and the odds became only 2 to 1 ( taken). After some alter- nately equal scoring, slightly to the advantage of Mr Ward the marker's notification made Oxford 400, Cambridge 380, both players being loudly cheered by their respective partisans. After several misses for safety by each man, Mr Ward materially ad- vantaged his position by a lucky stroke, which eventuated in a break of 22, and 429 to 382 was the aggregate result. £ 15 to £ 5 was then offered, but not accepted, and Mr Ward, with the like good fortune as in the last break, made another of 24. The game then stood 4- 53 to 385, 5 and 6 to 1 being offered without effect and at 456 to 392 £ 40 to £ 5 was declined. Mr Ward supported the hopes of Oxford by playing many and fluking more till the score stood 469 to 394, which he increased to 481 Oxford to 399 Cam- bridge, when 20 to 1 was taken for hedging by the first layer of £ 15 to £ 5. Mr Payne then had a chance, and made 9, but played an easy hazard at the bottom pocket much too hard, and missing it, let Mr Ward in, who made 9. Mr Ward made up the required number by a fair break, and Oxford became the winners of the single match by 92 points. In this match it was clear that Mr Payne when collared lost his confidence, and though Mr Ward had far more than a proportion of luck, he played throughout with steadiness and judgment, which experience will no doubt improve. OXFORD UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE CUE. The competition for the Challenge Cue, open to all under- graduate members of the university, which commenced three weeks since, was brought to a termination at Russell's Rooms, Oriel- street, on Wednesday, March 25, in favour of Mr P. S. Ward, of Exeter College. The following is the result of the various ties:— First ties: J. W. Atkinson ( Magdalen Hall), 354; C. Bill ( University College), 500. In this match Mr Atkinson was over- matched, although he played a good game, including a break of 31, the break of the matches. T. Chamberlayne ( Magdalen College), 500; G A, Rideout ( St John's College), 458. In this match some good play was exhibited on both sides. M. Athorpe ( Corpus x) College), 500; W. Dalton ( Pembroke College), 451. This match was well contested up to the last hundred, when Mr Athorpe was attended with some degree of luck, which turned the tide in his favour. R. D. Walker ( Brasenose College), 500; D. Williams ( Pembroke College), 353. A deal of speculation ensued on this match, Mr Williams being the favourite. His good play, how- ever, could not withstand the luck of Mr Walker, who won easily at the finish. O. Lodge ( Pembroke College), 500; P. 8. Stanhope ( Magdalen College), 439. Mr Lodge, who was expected to repre- sent Oxford against Cambridge, eventually won by a good break of 23. J. W. Hobbs ( Christ Church), 500; E. C. Follett ( Balliol), 491. This was the most evenly- contested match of the series, it being severally 456 and 491 all, at which point it was impossible to name the winner. Mr P. 8. Ward was drawn against Mr Wrigley of Oriel College, who represented Oxford last year in the double match, but the latter gentleman was unfortunately prevented from playing, and Mr Ward therefore stood out.— Second ties : T. Chamberlayne ( Magdalen College), 500; J. W. Hobbs ( Christ Church), 393. Mr Chamberlayne had much the best of this en- counter throughout, and won " easily. C. Bill ( University), 500; M. Athorpe ( Carpus), 414. This was an interesting match, Mr Athorpe making some fair breaks, although not up to those of his BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 5, 1863. adversary, whose play was first- rate throughout. P. 8. Ward ( Exeter College), 500; O. Lodge ( Pembroke College), 465. In this match, although Mr Lodge \ vas greatly the favourite, Mr Ward was enabled by superior play and a fair share of luck to* carry off the victory. T. Chamberlayne ( Magdalen), 500; E. D. Walker ( Brasenose), 344. Mr Walker, much to the surprise of his friends, lost this match, although it was thought a certainty for him. Mr Chamberlayne played an uncommonly good game and won easily.— Third ties: Mr Bill having retired from the contest owing to unavoidable circumstances the final issue lay between Messrs Chamberlayne and Ward. Mr Chamber- layne went off with the lead, and was 119 to 64; Mr Ward shortly afterwards reduced the majority, and the game became 174 Chamberlayne, 145 Ward. As the game progressed the marker called the following figures :— Ward 278,' CJtiamber- Hyne 300 ; W. 350, C. 387 ; W. 418, C. 439 ; W. 445," C. 463; tf. 466, C. 465 ; W. 466, C. 488 ; W. 492, C. 492 ; W. 500, C. 492. " The match occasioned great excitement, and appeared anybody's game almost to the finish. The play of Mr Cframberlayne, which is usually good, was hardly consistent with that displayed by him in the double match against Cambridge. Great credit is due to Mr Russell for the excellent arrangements made throughout the matches. ____________ THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE RACKET MATCHES. The annual racket matches between the Universities were played on Tuesday and Wednesday last at Prince's Club, Hans'- place, Sloane- street, Chelsea. The conditions of the two matches are— the four- handed game, best 4 out of 7 ; the single game, best of 5. The four- handed matches that have been played are thus recorded :— In 1858, Messrs Dyke and Gundry ( Oxford) beat Messrs Moorsom and Benthall ( Cambridge) ; in 1859, Messrs Dyke and Gundry ( Oxford) beat Messrs Moorsom and Marshall ( Cambridge) ; in 1860, Messrs Dyke and Monro ( Oxford) beat Messrs J. Moorsom and Ainslie ( Cambridge); in 1861, Messrs Ainslie and Sainsbury ( Cambridge) beat Messrs R. D. Walker and Kennard ( Oxford) ; in 1862, Messrs Ainslie and Sainsbury ( Cambridge) beat Messrs R. D. Walker and Kennard ( Oxford). Of the single matches we give the following list:— In 1858, Mr Dyke ( Oxford) beat Mr Moorsom ( Cambridge); in 1859, Mr Dyke ( Oxford) beat Mr Moorsom ( Cambridge) ; in 1860, Mr Dyke ( Oxford) beat Mr Moorsom ( Cambridge) ; in 1861, Mr R. D. Walker ( Oxford) beat Mr Ainslie ( Cambridge) ; in 1862, Mr Ainslie ( Cambridge) beat Mr K. D. Walker ( Oxford). Thus it will be seen that of the four- handed matches Oxford have won 3 to 2, and of the single- handed matches Oxford have gained 4 to 1. In the four- handed match played on Tuesday the selected champions for Oxford were Messrs E. D. Walker, of Brazenose, and E. H. Kennard, of University ; while Messrs A. Ainslie, of Pembroke, and Mr A. W. Daniel, of Trinity, were chosen to represent Cam- bridge, but unfortunately Mr Daniel was taken ill, and Mr Plow- den, of Trinity, was substituted. This gentleman had the misfor- tune to meet with an accident by falling from his horse a few days since, and hurt his shoulder considerably, so that the betting, which had been largely in favour of Cam- bridge, veered round on Oxford. Mr W. H. Dyke and Captain Headley officiated as referees. Play commenced precisely at two o'clock, and Mr Ainslie won the toss. He commenced the service, and with his partner completely ran away with the game, al- though Mr Kennard strove very vigorously to stem the tide of fortune, but without effect. The score stood at game ball to 3 when Oxford got in and made five aces, but it was useless, as Mr E. D. Walker did not second Mr Kennard's play ; indeed, we may repeat the generally expressed opinion that he " quite muffed" his game. Cambridge won the first by 15 to 8. In the second game Mr Walker appeared to recover his last year's form, and with his partner got the first three aces. Cambridge then *' came," and marked 7, the dark blues falling off, and it looked like an easy win, but Mr Kennard by his terrific rushes in the service altered the condition of things, five out of 10 not being returned. He scored nine aces in this hand, making the total 12 to 7. Mr Ainslie played very beautifully, and was well supported by Mr Plewden, but the last- named frequently lacked vigour, and Oxford won the game by 15 to 11. In the next game Oxford led off with an ace, but Cambridge got the next five. Mr Kennard, however, got the hand in, and again served the ball with telling effect, and played up to Mr Ainslie's severe hitting in sudh fine style ' and with so much effect that Oxford scored 14 aces with the hand in, of which Mr Kennard made 11, and won the game by 15 to 5. The fourth game was very exciting, the Oxford men endeavouring to increase their advantage, while the Cantabs did their utmost to put themselves on an equality of games. Light blue went off rapidly, and made the score 9 to 3; but Oxford, " not to be denied," came up and made it 10 8, then 11 8, and amid great shoutings of joy from the Cambridge division Mr Ainslie " dropped in" asweetener. and made it 12 8. They then lost the hand, and Kennard repeated his previous play at service three times in succession, but it was " no- go," as Cambridge got in again, and won the game by 15 to 11. This made the games 2 all, and the interest reached the highest possible pitch. The fifth game was very extraordinary, Cambridge taking the lead with 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 4 1,5 1, 6 1, 7 1, 8 1. A change then ensued, consequent on Mr Kennard's very good play, the game going on 8 2, 8 3, 8 4. Mr Walker, however, did not support his partner, and let Mr Ainslie in, who made it 9 4,10 4, when the dark blue " came again,'' and with Mr Ken- iiard's services, making six in succession, the score ran up thus : 10 5, 10 6, 10 7, 10 8, 10 9, 10 10, 10 11, with a beautiful drop in by Mr Walker, deservedly applauded. Cambridge then got on, mak- ing the game 11 all, and the finest and longest play throughout the match ensued, but it ended in Mr Ainslie losing his hand in by iust hitting the board, after a beautiful and scientific display throughout the ace. When Oxford got in they had the best of the remainder of the game, and won hand over hand ( Cambridge not getting another ace) by 15 to 11. The result of the previous game made the Oxford men very confident, and Mr Kennard taking the hand in, the score progressed 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 4 1, and 4 2. They got in again, and made 5 2, 6 2, 7 2, 8 2, and 9 2. Ox- ford then moved on, and altered the score to 9 3, 9 4, 9 5. At this point Mr Walker played very well, and made the game 10 5, 11 5, when Plowden stopped his career, and Cambridge again scored up, making the game 11 3, 11 7, 11 8,11 9,1110. Mr Kennard's hand in was again characterised by his powerful service of the ball, which had been previously so effective, and Oxford went on without further check, and Mr Walker made the game stroke by a confident drop into the corner, the score being 15 to 10. Ox- ford thus became the winners of the four- handed match for the present year by four games to two, and their representatives were loudly cheered by the dark bine division. On Wednesday the single- handed match was played, Mr E. D. Walker, of Brazenose College, Oxford, and Mr A. Ainslie, of Pem- broke College, Cambridge, being the representatives of their re- spective universities. The play was commenced by Mr Ainslie, who had won the toss, and off his hand in made 3 aces by some beautiful play. Mr Walker then got in, and, by some vigorous volleys, made the score 6 3, when the Cambridge man again took the service and added 2. His opponent, however, put the hand out, and, adopting the play of his partner the day before, made 2 aces from the service in the left- hand corner. Mr Ainslie, by a judicious drop, became the server and made the game 9 8, which seemed to nettle Mr Walker, who went in with some fine play, and ran his score up to 12 9; and though the light blue again got in and added 2 aces, it was a futile attempt to stop Mr Walker's victorious career, as he put out Mr Ainslie, and won the game by 15 to 11. The odds, which had at starting been slightly in favour of Cambridge, became 5 to 4 on Oxford ( taken). In the second game Mr Walker continued his vigorous onslaughts of the last game and made aces; Mr Ainslie then got in, but Mr Walker made another, only to be put out just- as rapidly, and the Cantab weut rapidly ahead and made the game 13 to 5 by some magnifi- cent play, which was much applauded; and though his opponent, • with undaunted energy played on and made 3 more aces it availed not, as by a fine low volley the marker called 15 to 8, and the bet- ting became even, Cambridge for choice. The third game was remarkably interesting, Mr Ainslie making the game 4 0, when Mr Walker got the service, and by some vigorous rushes added 8. but with steadiness and judgment Mr Ainslie dropped the ball into the right hand corner, and put his opponent out. He carried the score up to 9 3, when the dark blue champion " came again," and amid great cheering made the total Oxford 11, Cambridge 9. In playing somewhat too zealously Mr Walker overreached him self, and being unable to cross the court in time to pick up a pretty drop into the corner of the side wall he lost his hand, and Mr Ainslie changed the state of the game, making his score up to 14. The hopes of the Oxonians revived as Mr Walker again be- came the server and added two aces to his score; but again the light blue dropped one, and thus put Cambridge in the position of two games to one, when 2 to 1 and 5 to 2 was laid. The fourth game was commenced by Mr Ainslie, and as it progressed created a most intense excitement. Mr Walker, who played far differently to what he did on Tuesday in the four- handed match, was all vigour, yet neatness withal; while Mr Ainslie, by his short drops across the court and splendid volleys, varied with consummate judgment as the position of his opponent required, more than once outgeneralled his antagonist, whose exertions and undoubted pluck raised high the spirits of the dark blue division. The game commenced by Mr Ainslie getting two aces, when Mr Walker got in by a fine volley, and made himself level scores ( 2 all) ; Mr Ainslie then dropped him " out," and made three aces off the service, but Mr Walker came with a rush, got in, and made 2. The game then stood Cambridge 5, Oxford 4, it being Mr Ainslie's hand in, and he took advantage of the opportunity by adding 4 to his score. Mr Walker tried well, but missed at this point, but directly after put the light blue out, and increased the previous excitement by making the game— Oxford 8, Cambridge 9. Mr Ainslie, however, by a beautiful stroke obtained the service, but only made one off it, and let in Mr Walker, who caused the marker to announce 10 all. His career was stopped by another of Mr Ainslie's favourite drops into the corner, and the seore be- came 13 11. The light of Mr Walker's play was not, however, quite extinguished, and he put out Mr Ainslie, and made the result 13 all, amid tumultuous cheering. The Cantab then exer- cised his privilege, and set the game at 5 aces, got the hand in, and ran off the lot thus— 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0. Mr Walker then had a chance, and got one, but the light blue would not be denied, put Mr Walker out, scored a splendid ace off the service, and won the single- handed match for Cambridge for the present year by three games to one. Mr W. H. Dyke again officiated as referee, and had to do his duty singly, Captain Headley, his coadjutor in the four- handed match, not putting in an appearance. Young Moffery marked the games both on Tuesday and Wednesday with great care, and much credit is due to Mr Prince for the general arrangements. BIRD SINGING.— To THE GOLDFINCH FANCIERS.— A large handsome copper teakettle to be sung for on Easter Monday, at Mr Friswell's, Two Brewers, Gun- street, Friar- street, Blackfriars- road, by goldfinches, one in the mouth. Entries 6d each. All entries to be made by two o'clock on Monday, April 6, and the birds to be on the nail at four o'clock precisely. Eatting sports every Saturday evening. A goldfinch match will take place this evening, April 4, at D. Ives's, Three Merry Boys, Upper Pore- street, Lambeth, between J. Dark's bird and D. Ives's, for fil a side, one in the mouth. Birds to be on the nail at seven o'clock precisely. The Knur and Spell Club also meet here every 8unday evening. Mrs Lockwood, of the White Lion, Drury- lane, has provided two pair of splendid walnut- tree back cages to be sung for on Easter Monday, one pair for mules, one and two in the mouth; the other for goldfinches, one in the mouth. The first match to take place between two and three o'clock. The cages can be seen at the bar, and entries made from Saturday evening, April 4. PIGEON FLYING-— A gentleman will be at Mr Nightingale's, Earn Inn, Smithfield, Birmingham, on Wednesday, April 8, pre- pared to make a match with any fancier in Birmingham to fly a pigeon against any other from Worcester station to Birmingham, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. The pigeons to be properly marked at the starting place. LACY AND SAPWELL,— For this match we have received the whole of the money, £ 10 a side. They fly from Gravesend rail- way station and Highgate five milestone on Monday, April 6. To meet at the Cock at Highbury at nine o'clock, a. m. CHANGE RINGING.— On Monday evening, March 30, five members of St Thomas's youths, Dudley, assisted by five friends from Wednesbury, ascended the tower of the former, and rang a true and complete peal of grandsire cators, consisting of 5,111 changes, in 3 hours and 13 minutes, as a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Mr Richard Micklewright, for twenty years under sexton at St Chad's, Shrewsbury, subsequently a member of the Society of Change Eingers of this town. The band was stationed thus— E. Fellows treble, G. Aston 2, J. Lloyd 3, H. Lawton 4, J. Fellows 5, T. Foster 6, 8. Spittle 7, J. Lawton 8, W. Micklewright 9, W. Webb tenor. Weight of tenor 22cwt. Con- ductor, Mr Micklewright. Composed by Mr H. Johnson, Bir- mingham. SWIMMING,— Professor Beckwith, so many years champion • > f England, begs to inform the public that he will give one of his celebrated aquatic entertainments at the Lambeth Baths on Wed- nesday, April 15. To commence at eight p. m. Programme:— The professor and his daughter ( aged eight) and two sons ( four and six), handicap race, all England amateur race, and youths' race; match between Clark and Morley, for £ 10. Entries at Beekwith's, Post Office Stores, Kennington- road, Lambeth. BOWLS— AMERICAN BOWLING SALOON.— Mr Slater, of the Green Man Inn, Coleshill- street, Birmingham, will give three prizes in money to be contended for on Easter Tuesday, April 7. All entries, of Is each, to be made on or before six o'clock on the above date. Bowling to commence at seven o'clock. Conditions : Three balls each, at the full frame.— N. B. Admission to non- bowlers, 6d each. BIRD FANCYMr Maris, of the Bull, Little College- street, Millbank, close to the Houses of Parliament, wishes the lovers of bird singing to know that he has made a match with Mr Marshall of Kennington to sing a goldfinch mule, one in the mouth, for 20s a side, on Easter Monday night, April 6. Birds on the nail at seven o'clock. Several goldfinch matches will take place. PEDESTRIANISM. NOTICE TO ADVEETISEBS.— 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. " MATCHES TO " COME. APRIL. 4.5.— Novice Handicap, 150 yards, several money prizes, Snipe Inn, Audenshaw. 4.6.— All England Handicap, 125 yards, £ 12 and other money prizes, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 4,11.— Handicap race, 135 yards, several money prizes, Victoria Race Ground, Kury. 6.— Dunn and Wright— to walk four miles, £ 5 a side, Eagle Grounds, Waltham Cross, Dunn to nave half a minute start. 6.— El well and Rhodes— to run a mile, Aston Cross. 6.—. Newey and Sheppard— 140 yards, £ 5 a side, Yew Tree Grounds, Wall Heath. 6.— Gurley and Yardley— to run a mile, Gurley giving fire yards start, 6.— Hilton and Knight— 120 yards. Knight staking £ 50 to £ 40, City Grounds, Manchester. 6.— Brough and Hancock.— 140 yards, £ 15 a side, High Park, Fenton. 6,— Goulding and Manks— to run four miles, over 150 hurdles, £ 25 side, near Canterbury. 6.— Allder and Collins— 880 yards, Allder receiving 15 yards start, £ 5 a side, Brompton. 6.— Pountney and Simpson— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross. 6.— Jevons and Wearing— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross. 6.— Beckett and Coleman— to walk two miles, £ 5 a side. Aston Cross. 6.— Brown and Miles— to walk 10 miles, £ 25 a side and the Belt, Gar- ratt- lane, Brown receiving two minutes start. 6.— Knowles and Schofleld— 160 yards, £ 15 a side, Lindley Moor. 6.— Homer and Randle— to run twice round Aston Cross Grounds, £ 5 6.— Johnson and Taylor— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Wall Heath, Dudley, Taylor to have three yards start. 6.— Allen and Earp— to walk four miles round Aston Cross Grounds. 6.— Greenwood and Haylor— to run a mile, Naylor staking £ 6 to £ 5, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 6.— Carter and Lister— 160 yards, £ 15 a side, St Thomas's Grounds Stanningley. 6.7.— All England Handicap Race, 195' yards, £ 30 in money prizes, Queen's Hotel Grounds, Sheffield. 6, 7.— Handicap race, 235 yards, for £ 30 in money prizes, Hyde Park. 6,7.— All Englaud 130 Yards Novice Handicap, £ 12 in money prizes, Hyde Park. 6, 7.— Handicap race for novices, 200 yards, several money prizes, St George's Ground, Honley. 7.— Marsh and Tuck— to run a mile, £ 25 a side, Brighton. 7.— Roberts and Shaw— to run ten miles, £ 10 a side, Aston Cross, Shaw to have 440 yards start. 7.— Clarkson and Hare wood— 200 yards, £ 10 a side, St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley. 7, 13.— Handicap race, 130 yards, several money prizes, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 8.— Barker and Ferguson— 120 yards, £ 25 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds 8.— Gray and Hunt— 150 yards, Bow,£ 5 aside. 10.— A match between two amateurs to walk six miles, £ 19 a side, Gar- ratt- lane. 11.— Varley and Wood— 150 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 11.— Johnson and Mills- to run 100 yards backwards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Manchester. 11.— Farrand and Spence— 410 yards, £ 25 a side, St George's Groundat Honley. 11.— Buckley and Carter— five miles, £ 5 a fide, Higginshaw Grounds, Oldham. 11.— Mason and Prestwich— to run three miles, £ 10 a side, Snipe Inn, Audenshaw. 11.— Fermoyle and Havden— to run 10 miles, £ 25 a side, St Thomas's Grounds, Stanuiiigley. 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. MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS. These annual and highly interesting sports took place on the School Cricket Ground ( which, under the management of Peter Bancalari, was in first- rate condition), on Monday and Tuesday, March 30 and 31, and were contended in two classes, viz, by senior and junior boys. The 17 events came off as follows:— Senior— Mile Eace: A. Maclaren beat F. Swire ( 2) and 4 others. Time 5min 25sec. — Throwing Cricket Ball ; eight entries : Won by J. Swire ( 85yds 2ft 7in), A. C. Turton 2.— 100 Yards Eace : J. Swire 1, W. G. Edwardes 2, J. Harrison 3. Seven entries.— Long Jump : W. G. Edwardes ( 15ft llin) 1, J. Swire ( 13ft 8£ in) 2. Seven entries.— Hurdle Eace ( 200 yards, 12 flights) : J. Swire ( 33sec) 1, W. G. Edwardes 2.— High Jump : J. 8wire ( 4ft 9in) 1, W, G. Edwardes 2. Four entries.— 300 Yards Eace : J. Swire 1, W. G. Edwardes 2, F. Swire 3. Seven entries.— Sack Eace; 12 entries: F. O. Phil- pott 1, A. C. Turton 2. C. E. Burt 3.— Consolation Stakes ( 200 yards), six starters : J. Harrison 1, A. C. Turton 2.— Junior, under 14 years— Half Mile Eace; nine entries: 8. B. Eeynolds ( 2min 41| sec) 1, J. Dynham 2, E. Freeman 3.— Throwing Cricket Ball; six entries : A. M. Hodgson ( 50yds 1ft lOin) 1, S. B. Eeynolds ( 48ft 2in) 2.— 100 Yards Eace ; 14 entries : A M. Hodgson 1, 8. B. Eeynolds 2, J. Dynhain 3, E. Freeman 4.— Long Jump: J. Dyn- ham ( 12ft) 1, J. R. Turner ( lift 6£ in) 2, E. J. Austin ( lift 5in) 3, Ten competitors.— Hurdle Eace ( 150 yards, nine flights); four starters) : 8. B. Eeynolds 1, A. M. Hodgson 2.— High Jump ; six competitors: Turner and Eeynelds tied and divided the prizes ( 3ft 8in).— Sack Eace ; 20 entries: Won by E. J. Austin.— Conso- lation Eace ( 200 yards) ; seven starters : Won by E. Freeman, W. Sherwood 2. RADLEY ATHLETIC SPORTS. These sports took place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 and 25. The weather oil both days was all that could be desired, and the performances on the whole successful. Mile Race : M. Brown 1, G. Law 2, H. Greene 3. Time, 5min.— 300 Yards Eace: J. Law 1, G. Law 2. Time, 33sec.— 100 Yards Eace : W. James 1, S. Phillpetts 2. Time, Usee.— Hurdle Eace, 10 flights : G. Law 1, J. Law 2. Time, 17sec.— Steeple Chase, one mile and two thirds : M. Brown 1, G. Law 2, G. Eotherham 3. Time, 9min 28sec. — High Jump : W. James and G. Law equal. Height, 4ft llin. — Long Jump: G. Law 1, W. James 2. Length, 18ft 5| in.— Putting Stone, 211b : M. Brown 1, J. S. Wynne 2. Distance, 23ft llin.— Throwing Hammer, 191b : M. Brown 1, J. 8. Wynne 2. Distance, 58ft 4in.— Throwing Cricket Ball: J. Law 1, G. Law 2. Distance, 93yds.— Sack Eace: E. Wade 1, J. Law 2. Junior, all under 15, Mile Eace : J. Boss 1, A. Hablon 2. Time, 5min 20sec. — 300 Yards Eace: J. Popham 1, W. Collins 2. Time, 39sea — 100 Yards Eace : J. Popham 1, W. Collins 2. Time, 12 § sec.— Hurdle Eace: W. Collins 1, C. Lethbridge 2. Time not taken.— Throwing Cricket Ball: W. Collins 1, F. Wade 2. Distance, 66yds 1ft.— High Jump, under 5ft 4in : E. Monroe 1, G. Dennis 2. Height, 4ft 6in.— Long Jump, under 5ft 4in : C. Lethbridge 1, E. Monroe 2. Length, 17ft 5in.— Sack Eace: G. Boyer 1, C. Leth- bridge 2.— Steeple Chase: J. Eoss 1, W. Collins 2. Time, lOmin 50sec. PEDESTRIANISM AT HACKNEY WICK. W. LANG OF MIDDLESBOROUGH AND J. BRIGHTON OF NORWICH. — On Monday, March 30, there could not have been less than 1,000 of the metropolitans assembled on J. Baum's ground, to witness the race bet ween the above celebrated pedestrians, for the 10 miles Champion Cup and £ 50. The last struggle prior to the present match that took place for this much- admired trophy was on Mori- day, Feb 2, when, after one of the best races that has ever been witnessed, Lang succeeded in defeating Teddy Mills of Bethnal Green, the men being so well together at the completion of the race, that Lang did not go in a winner by more than six or seven yards. That the race between Lang and Brighton had produced much excitement among sporting men is unquestionable, and it is equally certain, from the known capabilities of the men, a severe race was expected, although, as will be seen, these anticipations were very far from being realised, owing to Brighton having the misfortune to break down in the most interesting period of the struggle. The circumference of this course gives 68 laps to the 10 miles, and the ground was in excellent, condition. The race had been fixed for five o'clock, and some few minutes after that time the pedestrians came on the ground, looking all that could be desired. The Norwich champion had for his monitor John White of Gateshead; while Lang had Jesse Smith and Sam Barker of Billingsgate for his attendants. The betting was 7 to 4 on Lang, and there was a good deal of money laid out, the partisans of Brighton evincing the utmost eagerness to snap up the tempting odds so freely laid. The pedestrians having been conducted to the scratch by W. Price, the signal was given, when off they went, the lead being taken by Brighton, who made the running at a fine pace, and headed his opponent by about a couple of ytrds. In this manner, without the least variation, they continued throughout the first mile ( 4min 48sec), Brighton, as the men went by the referee for the beginning of the second mile, having the advantageof the lead by some two or three yards. Although Lang was in the rear, still it was manifest he was running quite within himself. The first two miles were run in 9min 58sec, Brighton still being to the fore, as, although there had been a momentary change in the position of the pedes- trians while racing the 12th lap, when Lang passed his man, yet in the succeeding round he again fell in the rear, so that Brighton once more took up the running. Three miles were accomplished in 15min 23sec, four miles in 20min4sec; the Norwich clipper leading all through until going along the back stretch in the last lap of the fourth mile, when Lang, to prove that he was " all there," put on a fine spurt, and wrested the lead from his opponent. During the fifth mile there was a deal of admirable running, this portion of the distance being covered in 25min 59sec. The moment the sixth mile had been entered upon Lang, who had the lead, went clean away from his opponent, and from the altered style of Brighton's running it was evident there was something wrong. It was soon found that he had fallen lame with the right foot, the ancle of which gave way some time back, and this became so painful that, in the 38th lap, he was obliged to resign, so that Brighton retired from the struggle before the sixth mile had been quite accomplished. Lang now went pacing slowly on by himself, but he did not finish the distance out, as the backers of Brighton stated that, as their man was fairly beaten, there was not the least occasion for him to do any unnecessary work. The stakes can be received at our office oh Thursday, April 9. H. ANDREWS AND PAYNE OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS.— On Tues- day, March 31, there was again a good attendance here to witness the two mile race, for £ 20 a side, Payne receiving 25 yards start. The men kad to pass the referee fourteen times, and the whole of the preliminaries being adjusted, the competitors came on the course, looking in excellent fettle. The betting was 7 to 4 on Payne, and there was a good deal of the circulating medium in- vested. In taking up their positions Payne was placed the given distance in advance, and on the pistol being fired they sprung off, Payne, from his forward station, making the running at a good pace, while in the rear Andrews came ploughing along in his well- known style. The pedestrians had no sooner got well into action than it became apparent Andrews had an immense turn of speed in his favour, for when the first lap of the distance had been completed, it was found he had ao diminished the gap as to be close on his com- petitor's quarters. The lead, however, w, as maintained by Payne, until going round the top of the course in the fourth lap, when Andrews finally closed on his man and came to the front, although on the finish of the mile ( 4min 49sec) Harry did not lead by more than two or three yards. The pedestrians had now entered upon the second and last mile, and on the part of Payne the struggle was maintained with great spirit and determination up to the eleventh lap, when Andrews put on a clipping spurt, and went right away from his opponent. Payne ran on until he had nearly completed the twelfth round, when finding he had not the least chance, he stopped, and Andrews finished an easy winner. The stakes can be received by the winner at our office on Thursday, April 9. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. ASTON CROSS GROUNDS.— The attendance here on Monday, March 30, was a very meagre one, no doubt through the neglect of the backers of the men in not having made known the match to our correspondent and the public till too late for insertion. ( It is particularly requested that our correspondents in the dis- tricts would let us have an account early in the week of their matches to come off, as they often do not reach us till too late for insertion the same week.) The present match was for £ 5 a side, the distance one mile, between J. EHODES AND YOUNG WILLETTS.— These men ran the same distance the previous Monday, when Ehodes gave his young opponent a start of 80 yards, and got beat by 20 yards. Ehodes, not being satisfied with his defeat, offered to run a like distance arid give Willett a start of 10 yards, which was eagerly accepted by Willetts's backers, who made sure they had it safe, At four o'clock the men made their appearance on the ground. Although the company present was small, a good bit of money was laid out at evens, Willetts for choice. Mr T. Welsh of Oldbury acted as referee; Mr Clulee, the proprietor of the grounds, starter. At the signal the men bounded away at a good pace, Willetts keeping the lead till the fifth lap ( eight laps for the mile), when Ehodos was abreast of his young opponent. On passing the referee at the sixth lap Ehodes was leading by a yard; the next two laps were well contested, Ehodes keeping the lead, and finishing a well- contested race by running in a winner by two yards. The following matches stand to come off at the above grounds on Monday and Tuesday April 6 and 7. Should the weather prove favourable the attendance will be a large one. Every endeavour will be used by the proprietor of the grounds to get the various matches off as near the time stated as possible. On Monday, as follows:— E. Allen and T. Earp, to walk four miles round the ground, for £ 5 a side. Men to be at scratch at half- past ten o'clock. Coleman ( the Veteran) and Beckett; two miles walking match, for £ 5 a side. Men to be at scratch at half- past eleven o'clock. Simpson and Pountney ; 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. Men to toe the scratch at half- past twelve o'clock. A. Steward of Wolverhampton and W. Baxter of Birmingham; 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. At scratch at half- past one o'clock. Ehodes of Wolverhampton and 8. Elwell of Brierly Hill; one mile, for £ 5 a side. At scratch at two o'clock. T. Wareing of Wednesbury and W. Jevons of Hill Top; 120 yards, for £ 5 a side. At scratch at half- past two o'clock. P. Yardley and Gurley ; the one mile match, for £ 10 a side, be- tween these Birmingham men stands to come off at three o'clock; Mr Coates referee. A clipping race is anticipated. Willetts of Oldbury and G. Mills of Birmingham ; one mile, for £ 5 a side at four o'clock. Levi Homer and Eandle ; to run twice round the grounds, for £ 5 a side, at half- past four o'clock. Rhodes ( the Veteran) of Wolverhampton; to run nine miles and a half round the ground in one hour, for £ 5, and a bet of 30s a side, at half- past five o'clock. On Tuesday, April 7, at the above grounds, the long- pending match between T. Roberts and H. Sbaw ( both of Birmingham) comes off; the distance to be run 10 miles, for £ 10 a side, Hunt to have a start of 440 yards, Mr T. Coates referee. The men have been in active training for the event, and a clipping race is anti- pated. Roberts's quarters are at Eowbothain's, Black Horse, Hurst- street; and Shaw's at Hunt's, Crown and Anchor, Lodge- road, Hockley, at which places the men will arrive on April 5, and be glad to see their friends. The men to be on the ground punctually at three o'clock. Rhodes of Wolverhampton ( the Veteran), we understand, win or lose his match on Monday, April 6, is backed to run 9j miles in one hour on Tuesday, April 7, at the above grounds, for £ 5 a side, after Roberts and Shaw's match. O. NEWEY AND C. SHEPPERD.— These Dudley men have made their money, £ 5 a side, good to Mr W. Brown, of the Waggon and Horses, Queen's- cross, Dudley, the final stakeholder for their 140 yards match, which comes off on Monday, April 6, at the Yew Tree Gardens, Wall Heath, Dudley; men to be at scratch at two o'clock. Mr Hastings, proprietor of the grounds, referee. J. JOHNSON OF TIPTON AND T. TAYLOR OF WOLVERHAMP- TON.— This match to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, Taylor having three yards start, is also set down to come off at Wall Heath Grounds on Monday, April 6; to toe the scratch between two and three o'clock. WASS AND GURLEY.— The mile match, for £ 5 a side, between these men is going on. A further deposit must be made on Mon- day, April 6, to 8. Beasley, Talford Inn, Phillip- street, Aston. The match comes off at Aston Cross Grounds on Monday, April 13. G, PETERS AND WASS.— These men must make a lurther de- posit for their six score yards match, for £ 7 10s a side, on Mon- day, April 6, to the stakeholder, Mr Tailby; it comes off at Aston Cross Grounds on May 4. LITTLER'S MAN AND R. GURLEY.— The one mile match, for £ 10 a side, Gurley having 40 yards start, is going on]; a further de- posit must be made to 8. Beasley, the final stakeholder, on Mon- day, April 6. The match comes off at Aston Cross Grounds on May 4. D. POPPWELL AND MERDYKE.— This half- mile match, Mer- dyke receiving 10 yards start, for £ 10 a side, comes off at Aston Cross Grounds on April 13. A further deposit for the same must be made to the stakeholder, T. Cooper, Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, Bull Ring, on Monday, April 6. T. Jones ( alias Brushey) of Birmingham and an Unknown from Sheffield are matched to run half a mile level round Aston Grounds, for;£ 10 a side. They meet on Saturday evening, April 4, at Beasley's, George Inn, Oldbury, to draw up articles. [ THOMAS AND WEBB.— We have examined the articles for this match, and they distinctly state that the man who starts before the pistol is fired loses, and therefore Webb is entitled to the stakes and gate money. Bets are off.— ED of Hell's Life.] Young Bray, a novice ( who has never won a sov), will run S. Bateman of Wolverhampton 250 yards, or W. Constable of Wil- lenhall 160 yards, or Fletcher of the same place 120 yards. Either match, for £ 5 a side, can be made at B. Phillips's wine and spirit vaults, Berry- street, Wolverhampton. D. Poppwell will run De Grass half a mile, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side; or will run P. Yardley one mile, with £ 20 yards start, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Cooper's, Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, Bull Eing, " Birmingham. J. Holden of Walsall wilt walk YoungLowe of London from sne to four miles, for £ 5 a side, either at Aston Cross Grounds or half way between London and Walsall. Money ready at Holden's, Townsend Tavern, Walsall. Hadley of Wednesfield will run Bates of Wolverhampton 100 yards, with three yards start, for £ 5 a side; will meet Bates on Saturday or Monday evening, April 4 and 6, at Phillips's Spirit Vaults, Berry- street, Wolverhampton, to make a match. T. Jones ( alias Brushey) of Birmingham will run J. Wass half a mile level, or run D. Poppwell half a mile, and give him five yards start. Either match for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. Money ready at T. Welsh's, Three Horse Shoes, Oldbury. Coleman of Birmingham will walk Young Lowe of London from three to seven miles, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, or half way between home and home. Money ready at Townsend Tavern, Walsall. HAREW00D ARMS, LEEDS, AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. SATURDAY, MARCH 28 — GILL AND JUDSON.— There were about 1,000 persons at St Thomas Grounds, Stanningley, to- day, to witness the 300 yards race between J. Gill of Shipley and W. Judson of Keighley, for £ 25 a side. Betting was very brisk, Judson being the favourite at 5, and in many instances 6 to 4. A report having been in cir- culation that Gill was amiss, which his appearance confirmed, he having vomited several times during the day, caused many who had speculated freely to declare their bets off. The men having toed their marks they were not long before they bounded away, Judson taking the lead, which he had to resign when they entered the straight run. Then Gill took the lead, which was tried to be wrested from him by J adson, who ran against him ; but it was no go, for Gill was not to be denied, and went in an easy winner by three yards. Gill had been under the fostering care of the renowned Billy Fish of Bowden, who with this race has brought eight winners in succession to the scratch at these grounds. HAYDEN AND FERMOYLE.— These Leeds men continue to make good their deposits, and have £ 15 a side in the hands of Mr Wool- foot for their 10 miles race, for £ 25 a side, which is fixed to be run at8t Thomas Grounds, Stanningley, on Saturday, April 11. This race is exciting a more than ordinary amount of interest in con- sequence of their race the same distance having been so well con- tested, and a report being current that since Fermoyle has been training in the neighbourhood of Manchester, he has made consi- derable improvement both in style and speed. If such be the case, the forthcoming race will be one of the best ever seen at these grounds, where Hayden is again located, and taking his breathings. BIN. NEK AND CLIFF.— These men made their second deposit of £ 2 10s a side with Mr Woolfoot on Monday, March 30, for their five miles race, for £ 10 a side, which is fixed to take place at the Victoria Eace Grounds on Saturday, April 25. CARTER AND LISTER.— The race of 160 yards between J. Carter of Gomersail and W. Lister of Cleckheaton, for £ 15 a side, is fixed to come off at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, on Mon- day, April 6. Messrs Woolfoot and Brown of Leeds will give a massive silver cup, value SJ guineas, for the first prize, second £ 2,| and third £ 1, to be run for in a One Mile All England Handicap. To be run at the Victoria Race Grounds, Leeds, on Saturday and Monday, May 2 and 4. Entries of 2s each to be made not later than April 14, and acceptances of 3s each not later than April 21. All entries and acceptances to be made with J. Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds, and Mr C. Garnett, Green Man Inn, Dewsbury- road, Leeds. JUMPING.— ARTINGSTALL AND PARKER.— On Saturday, March 28, about 2,000 persons attended the Victoria Eace Grounds, Leeds, to witness a match to jump the best of two stand jumps, the last jump only to count, for £ 25 a side, between E. Artingstall of Au- denshaw, near Manchester, and J. Parker of Woodhouse, Leeds. There was a large amount of money betted on the event, Parker being the favourite at 6 to 4. At the conclusion of the match Ar- tingstall's last jump measured 13ft 5| in, Parker's 13ft 2fin, Ar- tingstall winning by 3in. Mr Woolfoot was stakeholder and re- feree. HAREWOOD ARMS, LEEDS, AND NEIGHBOURHOOD.- Messrs Woolfoot and Brown of Leeds will give a massive silver cup, value 30 guineas, for the first prize, second £ 2, and third £ 1, to be run for in a One Mile All England Handicap. To be run at the Victoria Eace Ground, Leeds, on Saturday and Monday, May 2 and 4. Entries of 2s each to be made not later than April 14, and acceptances of 3s each not later than April 21. All entries and acceptances to be made with J. Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds, and Mr C. Garnett, Green Man Inn, Dewsbury- road, Leeds. KNUR AND SPELL.— On Saturday, March 28, a match at knur and spell, for £ 20 a side, was played at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, between F. Wild and T. Sykes ( both of Castleford), which was won by Wild, who obtained 325 scores in 30 rises; Sykes obtained 305, losing the game by 22 scores. There was a very strong wind blowing during the whole of the game, which accounts for them getting such a large number of scores. TAYLOR AND WAINWRIGHT.— These men played their match at the above grounds on Monday, March 30, for £ 15 a side. Taylor had 10 scores allowed in 30 rises. Taylor, who was the favourite at 5 to 4 from the commencement of the game, sent 258 scores, and Wainwright 251, Taylor winning the match by seven scores, inde- pendent of the 10 scores given to him. Mr Woolfoot was stake- holder and referee. ARROW THROWING.— Mr J. Woolfoot has received articles and £ 5 a side for a match to throw 40 arrows, for £ 25, open for £ 50 a side, between T. Baxter of Bowling and J. Eaper of Dudley Hill. £ 5 a side is now down, which is to be made into £ 15 a side on Saturday, April 11. Mr W. to be stakeholder and referee. To meet at one, and throw at three o'clock, at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Saturday, April 18. EABBIT COURSING.— SAILOR AND EOSE.— On Monday, March 30, a rabbit coursing match, the best of 21 courses, was run at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, between J. Padgett's bitch, Rose, of Idle and W. Ingham's dog, Sailor, of Cullingworth, for £ 15 a side, 80 yards law. There was a fair amount of betting at 5 to 4 on Rose, who only obtained the third, fourth, and seventh courses, Sailor getting all the others. FLORA AND FLY.— On Saturday, March 28, a rabbit coursing match took place at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, for £ 10 a side, be- tween E. Marshall's bitch, Flora, of Gildersome and W. Robin- son's bitch, Fly, of Dewsbury, the best of 15 courses, 55 yards law. There was a fair amount of betting at 5 to 4 on Flora, who had it all her own way, Fly only winning the eighth course. The fifth rabbit took the river which runs at the bottom of the field ; both dogs followed it. Flora dived after it, and brought it out of the river with her. Mr Woo'foot officiated as stakeholder and referee. FLORA AND GUESS.— Mr Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds, has received £ 1 a side for a match to run the best of 21 courses at rabbits, for £ 20 a side, between E. Marshall's bitch, Flora, of Gil- dersome and J. Britt's bitch, Guess. Another deposit of £ 4 a side is to be made on Saturday, April 4, at Mr Woolfoot's, when articles will be drawn up, and the time and place of running will be decided. CANINE.— ROSE AND PINK.— A match has been made for F. Shepherd's bitch Eose and G. Law's bitch Pink to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, Eose not to weigh less than 191b, and to re- ceive 2 § yards to the pound for what weight she is less than Pink; to run at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, on Saturday, April 18. S. Tasker to be stakeholder, and G. Bennett referee. SHEFFIELD AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. PLGEQN 8HOOTING AT HYDE PARK.— CLOSING HANDICAP OF THE SEASON.— On Monday, March 30, Mr James Boothroyd, the proprietor of this ground, gave £ 5 to be shot for in a handicap, at 7 birds, and not 5, as stated in the acceptances in Bell's Life last week ( by mistake), the entrance being Is each, with an additional 10s each to accept. Single guns lfoz of shot, double guns lfoz of shot. The following shooters contended:— Single guns : J. Haugh of Bolton ( two shares) 20 yards, J. Woodhead of Brightside 20, W. Swift of Loxley 19, W. Eidge of Eecles- field 19, G. Bradley of Codnor Park 19, W. Dixon of Codnor Park 18, H. Hobson of Sheffield 18, J. Eodgers of Dron- tiald 19, J. Warburton of Crookes 18, E. Wilson of Heeley 18, J. Heaton of Hollin's End 19, J. Gregory of Loxley 19, E. Gregory of Loxley 17. Double guns : H. Barker of Sheffield 20, L. Ibbotson of Walkley 17, G. Burch of Stannington 18, W. Froggatt of Sheffield 18. The following shooters killed six :— Messrs Swift, Bradley, Dixon, Buroh, and Haugh ( two shares). In shooting the last round a dispute arose. Mr W, Froggatt shot at his last bird, the seventh, which he very heavily hit, and when within some six or seven yards of being out, two parties, who no doubt thought that the bird was coming out, incautiously shot at the bird, which fell inside the boundary. An appeal was now made to the referee ( W. Bailey), who at once gave the bird out, and afterwards decided that the bird was in. This, of course, caused a great disturbance. Eventually it was named that the matter; should be settled by the Editor of Bell's Life. The referee on being appealed to by Froggatt decided that he ( Froggatt) must shoot at another bird. This was not granted. The other shooters shot at their birds, and Froggatt was not allowed to shoot at another, it Deing agreed as above that the Editor of Bell's Life should decide whether Froggatt was entitled to another bird or not, to the money or not, without shooting. [ It is a matter entirely for the referee.] HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— Mr J. Boothroyd, the proprietor of the above ground, respectfully informs his friends that in conse- quence of Mr H. Phoenix's Great All England Pigeon Shooting Handicap, which comes off at the Queen's Hotel, Sheffield, on Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, there will be no pigeon shooting at Hyde Park on those days. PIGEON SHOOTING HANDICAP AT THE QUEEN'S HOTEL GROUNDS, OPPOSITE SHEFFIELD BARRACKS.— Mr H. Phoenix, the proprietor of these grounds, will give £ 7, to be added to an ac- ceptance of 10s each, to be shot for on Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. To shoot at 11 birds each, single guns ljoz shot, double guns l^ oz shot; guns to be named at the time of entering. Entrance Is each. The entry will remain open until one o'clock on Monday, April 6. Mr Phoenix has provided a first- rate lot of the best blue rocks. Birds provided for matches as usual. PIGEON SHOOTING.— HYDE PARK.— On Tuesday, March 31, the usual 10s sweepstakes, at 4 birds each, was shot for by 7 sub- scribers. Messrs Creswick and Loxley killed all and divided the money, £ 3 10s. HYDE PAKK, SHEFFIELD.— A match, for £ 5 a side, was shot at this ground on Thursday, April 2, between J. Gregory of Loxley and H. Creswick of Hallam, at 10 birds, 21 yards, Ifoz shot, and 60 yards fall. Gregory won, killing 5 out of 9 to Creswick's 3 out of the same number. OUGHTIBRIDGE.— On Easter Wednesday, April 8, Mr Ibbot- son, the landlord of the Filesmiths' Arms, will give a free sove- reign to be shot for at 4 birds each, Hyde Park rules ; entrance lis. A supper given for all that shoot. KNUR AND SPELL.— A match, for £ 25 a side, was played at Wadsley Bridge on Monday, March 30, between H. Oxspring of Shire Green and W. Scholey of Sheffield, 30 rises, with wood knurs, of any make. A good deal of betting took place, Oxspring being made the favourite at 5 to 4. The match eventually ended in favour of Oxspring, who scored in 29 rises by 11 score, he having scored 233 score, whilst Scholey only scored 222 score. EABBIT COURSING.— POLLY AND TWIST.— Mr Siddall's Polly and Mr Horner's Twist are matched to run the best of 21 courses at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, at Cremorne, Sheffield, on Monday, April 13. A deposit of £ 2 10* is down in the hands of Mr T. Wor- thington, Norfolk Arms, Dixon- lane, Sheffield, to be made into £ 5 a side on Monday, April 6. Twist receives one course. VIOLET AND LUCE.— The sprint race of 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, between these dogs, which was fixed for decision at the Queen's Hotel, Sheffield, on Saturday, April 4. at five o'clock. When our reporter wrote the stakeholder, Mr J. Barker, held £ 5 a side. The remainder of the money was to be staked and the dogs weighed at four o'clock. CANINE.— Mr B. Bains of Sheffield will show a foxhound dog, for size and beauty, against any dog in England, for £ 5. An an- swer to Mr Baines, West- street, will meet with attention. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. SATUEDAY, MARCH 28.— BOOTH AND BUCKLEY.— These meu run their match on Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester, on Saturday week.— The first- named is J. Booth of Newton Heath, " mine host" of the King's Arms, and his opponent was J. Buckley, whose locale is Tonge Lane, near Middleton. The agreement into which they had entered was to run 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, Mr G. Hardy," of the Eising Sun, Swan- street, Man- chester, being stakeholder and referee. Speculation opened in favour of Buckley, and so confident of success were his friends, that 2 and 3 to 1 was laid on him. By the articles the pedestrians had to start by mutual consent, but, if they did not get off in half an hour, a pistol was to form the signal, and either man leaving his mark before it was fired was to be placed two yards back for each offence. The pedestrians having stripped, the sti- pulated time was wasted in false attempts to go. each seeming bent on snatching the start. Mr Hayes, the proprietor of the grounds, then handed to the referee the " signal gun," upon which Mr Hardy ( who appeared to possess a thorough knowledge of the merits of the men) requested Mr 8. Andrew, of Manchester, to act as firer, telling him, at the same time, to get the men off as evenly as possible. Mr Andrew ably performed his duty, for as level astart as couldbe desired was effected. Booth beingthe lesser im- mediately set to work, and before they had gone thirty paces he was a yard in advance. In the next forty yards Booth was a little further in front, both going at the very top of their speed. Buckley now began to draw nearer, and when they had arrived within a dozen strides of the goal, the favourite ( Buckley) was only half a yard in the rear. Here Booth faltered in his gait, reeled towards the tape, and Buckley at the same instant making a final rush for victory, they breasted it together, amid the great excitement of those present. Mr Hardy ( the referee) immediately raised both his hands to denote a dead heat— a decision of which those who were near to him entirely approved. The pedestrians themselvesdid notdispute the justaward. in proof of which wemay state that they shortly afterwards agreed to run off on precisely the same conditions on Saturday, April 4; and therefore, in our next, we may probably emblazon in print the name of the victor and the vanquished in this truly interesting match. The race is fixed for four o'clock. PEDESTRIAN MATCH OFF.— The engagement entered into be- tween M. Burke of Salford and J. Aldcroft of Manchester, to run 880 yards, for £ 15 a side, at these grounds, on May 2, is void, Burke having forfeited £ 1 staked with Mr. Hayes. A handicap foot race, distance one lap ( 604 yards 2 feet), will come off here on Monday and Saturday, April 27 and May 2; first prize £ 20, second £ 2, third £ 1; entrance Is 6d each, to be made by April 14, and acceptances, 2sj 6d, J the week following, at the grounds. Stamps as cash. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. THE | GREAT EACE BETWEEN SANDERSON AND STAPLETON. J. Sanderson ( alias Treacle) of Whitworth, near Eochdale, and P. Stapleton of Msssley have now staked £ 45 each in the hands of Mr Holden, for their race of one mile, for £ 100 a side, which is to come off here on May 4. £ 10 each more is to be put down on April 6. WRESTLING MATCH OFF.— The expected contest between H. Dixon of Newton Heath and T. Etchells of Failsworth to wrestle for £ 15 a side, here, on April 25, is off, Etchells having forfeited. EABBIT COURSING.— J. Potts of Stockport has matched his dog Rose against Allen's Nettle of Manchester, at rabbits, 8 out of 15, 50 yards law, for £ 5 a side, Nettle to have two given. The contest was to come eff here on April 4, Mr Hayes to name the referee. When our reporter wrote £ 1 each was in the hands of Mr Holden. CANINE.— This was a match for £ 20 a side, the animals engaged being W. Lodge's dog Friend of Castle Hill and J. Helliwell's Shive of Huddersfield, the heavier dog giving two and a half yards to the pound inside. These competitors contested a similar dis- tance at Honley, Yorkshire, about two months ago, on which oc- casion Friend lost the race by bolting out of the course amongst the crowd. The present match was therefore made, and the bet- ting at start was 5 to 4 on Shive. To- day, however, the scales were turned, for the favourite was beaten by a yard and a quarter. Mr J. Taylor filled the office of referee. DOG HANDICAP.— A canine handicap, distance 200 yards, will take place at these grounds on Saturday and Monday, April 11 and 13 ; prizes £ 10 ; entry 2s 6d each ; no acceptance. To close on Tuesday, April 7, at the grounds, when the names, weights, and colours are to be declared; 4oz allowed. To commence weigh' ing at two, and begin running at three o'clock. SNIPE INN, AUDENSHAW. SATUEDAY, MARCH 28.— About 400 persons visited these grounds this afternoon to witness the deciding heats of the dog handicap, 250 yards, for £ 6 10s in prizes, given by Mr Warren, and the following was the result:— First ties : Buckley's Talt beat Flint's Eose by five yards, Hodson's Shadow beat Howard's Eose by 20 yards, Sharpie's Violet walked over, Eoberts's Butterfly beat Riley's Vic by six yards, Stott's Bouncer beat Schofield's Vengeance by half a yard, Dale's Venture beat Greenwood's Peter by six yards, Beever's Spring beat Cheetham's Vic by two yard3. — Second ties: Shadow beat Talt by 10 yards, Violet third; Bouncer beat Butterfly by a quarter of a yard, Spring beat Venture by three yards.— Deciding ties : Shadow beat Spring by nine yards, Bouncer four yards behind Spring. MONDAY. — WRESTLING. — W. Beever of Ashton and R. Holden ( alias Robin) of Scout Moor met here this afternooa, in the presence of about 200 persons, to wrestle the best of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, for £ 10 a side. At three o'clock both men appeared in the arena, each attended by his friends. Mr J. Chadderton was appointed referee. On the men disrobing, the betting opened at 2 to 1 on Holden, and 3 to 1 was offered on him afterwards, with no takers. After the men had been tugging together for about half an hour, Holden won. We are informed Beever had sprained himself during training. SHAW AND ANDREW.— Mr T. Warren now holds 15s on account of the match between these men to run 80 yards here, on Satur- day, April 18, Andrews staking £ 5 to £ 2 10s. A further deposit of £ 2 to £ 1 was to be paid on Saturday, April 4. JUMPING.— CONSTANTINE AND ARTINGSTALL.— B. Constantine of Manchester and R. Artingstall of Audenshaw have signed arti- cles to jump, at stand, one hop and four strides and a jump, for £ 10 a side, open for £ 15 a side, on Saturday, April 25. Mr T. Warren holds 10s each on account of the match, to be made into £ 2 10s a side on Monday, April 6, into £ 5 a side on Saturday, April 11, into £ 7 10s on Saturday, April 18, and the remainder of the money to be staked on the day of jumping, at three o'clock. JUMPING.— KNIGHT AND ARTINGSTALL.— J. Knight of Little- moss and R. Artingstall of Audenshaw have signed articles to jump at stand one spring jump forward, for £ 25 a side, here, on May 16. 10s each is now down in the hands of T. Warren, to be made into £ 2 10s a side on April 4, at eight o'clock, p. m.; into £ 5 a side on April 11; into £ 10 a side on April 18; into £ 15 a side on April 25; into £ 20 a side on May 2, and the remainder of the money to be made good on May 9. SPARROW SHOOTING HANDICAP.— Mrs Warren will give £ 2 10s to be shot for, here, on Wednesday, April 15, at sparrows, 7 each, usual conditions; entrance Is each, and no acceptance, to be paid by two o'clock. " WRESTLING.— LOWE AND SCHORA.— On account of the match between C. Lowe of Newchurch and T. Schora to wrestle the best of three back falls here, for £ 15 a side, on Saturday, May 2, Mr T. Warren holds £ 2 10s each, which was to be increased into £ 5 each on Saturday, April 4, and into £ 10 each on Saturday, Aprilll. ACTON AND SCHORA.— These men made good another deposit on Monday, March 30, making £ 15 each now down in the hands of T. Warren. A further sum of £ 5 a side is to be staked on Mon- day, April 6, by nine p. m., and the final deposit of £ 5 each on Monday, April 13, at 9 p. m. WRESTLING.— DOLAN AND RIDGWAY.— J. Dolan of Ashton and J. Eidgway meet here on Saturday, April 11, to wrestle, for £ 15 a side. On account of the match W. Swann holds £ 5 a side. BOWLING.— Mrs Warren will give £ 2 in prizes to be bowled for here, on Tuesday, April 7; entrance Is each, to be paid by two o'clock on the day. CITY GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. SATUEDAY, MARCH 28.— RABBIT COURSING.— A match at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, came off here this afternoon, the dogs en- gaged being W. Bailey's Spring of Openshaw and J. Wild's Spark of Gorton, 11 out of 21, 60 yards law, Spring having 3 given. The betting was 2 to 1 on Spark, who caught 11, and Spring o. PEDESTRIANISM.— W. Braddock of Stockport and A. Barlow of Gorton have signed articles to run here, for £ 10 a side, on Satur- day, April 25, but the document does not state what distance. £ 1 each has been staked. WHITE, MOWER, AND BRIGHTON.— These men have now depo- sited £ 10 each with Mr Holden for their sweepstakes of £ 25 re- spectively, to run one mile at these grounds on Saturday, May 2. £ 5 each more is to be paid on Wednesday, April 8. HOGG AND SPENCER.— J. Hogg of Gateshead and J. Spencer of Huddersfield are matched to run 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on May 9, Mr Holden to be stakeholder and referee. The first deposit of £ 5 each has been paid, and £ 10 a side more is to be put down on April 13. HILTON AND KNIGHT.— On account of the race of 120 yards be tween these men, in which Knight stakes £ 50 to £ 40, Mr Holden has now received £ 45 and £ 36 respectively. The event is fixed for April 6, at four o'clock, Mr Holden to be referee. MILLS AND JOHNSON.— For the race of 100 yards backwards, for £ 25 a side, between E. Mills of Eochdale and T. Johnson of Man- chester, Mr Holden now holds £ 15 each. The match is to be decided here on April 11, the men to be on the mark at five o'clock. GREAT 300 YARDS 8WEEPSTAKES.— For this sweepstakes of £ 10 each, to which will be added £ 25, Mr Holden has received £ 8 each from the following men:— J. Nuttall of Manchester, J. Nevin of Stockton, G. Beddow of London, G. Mole of Walsall, and W. Willcock of Manchester. To take place on Saturday, April 25, and Monday, April 27. Another deposit of £ 2 each due on Wednesday, April 8. EABBIT COURSING.— Mr Holden has now received £ 5 each for the match at rabbits between J. Holt's Whip of Bury and W. Bingham's Dinah of Manchester, 11 out ef 21, 50 yards law, for £ 15 a side, Whip to have two given. The contest is to take place here on Monday, April 20, Dinah not to exceed 19jlb, nor Whip 18Jlb weight. CANINE.— J. Lambert's Lady and J. Eobinson's Lucy ( both of Manchester) are matched to run 200 yards, for £ 5, here, on Mon- day, April 6. The first deposit has been paid to Mr Holden, and the race is fixed for four o'clock. VICTORIA RACE GROUNDS, LEEDS. On Monday, April 6, Mr Garnett's All England 125 Yards Handicap will be run off; also a one mile race, for £ 5 a side, between Greenwood and Naylor ( both of Chappletown). On Tuesday, April 7, Mr C. Lengthorn's 130 Yards Handicap will be run for. FERGUSON AND BARKER.— W. Ferguson of Newcastle and G. Barker of Aberford have made good the whole of their stake, £ 25 a side, for their race of 120 yards, to come off here on Wednesday, April 8. VARLEY AND WOOD.— Mr Garnett has now received £ 5 a side for the race of 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, between E. Varley and T. Wood ( both of Batley), to run here on Saturday, April 11. On Monday, April 13, Mr C. Lengthorn's handicap will be run off here. JACKSON AND DUTTON.— E. Jackson and J. Dutton ( both of Leeds) have made another deposit fer their race of 440 yards, for £ 10 a side, to run here on Saturday, April 18. CHILDERSON AND HAWKINS.— These men have made another deposit, making £ 5 a side down, to run 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, here, on Monday, April 20. BINNER AND CLIFF.— P. Binner and D. Cliff have made another deposit for their race of five miles, for £ 10 a side, to run here on Saturday, April 25. BOLTON AND GODDARD.— J. Bolton of Heckmondwike and J. Goddard of Batley have made a match to run 160 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Monday, April 27. CITY GROUNDS, QUARRY GAP, BRADFORD. MONDAY, MARCH 30.— PIGEON SHOOTING.— This was a day that will not be soon forgotten by those admirers of the deadly tube who were present here to- day to witness the match at six single and six double shots, for £ 20 a side, between Mr York and W. Smith of Kilwick. The conditions were to shoot ljoz shot, 14 bore guns, single shots at 21 yards rise, double shots at 19 yards rise, 60 yards boundary, the man that killed most birds in the whole of the shots to be the winner. They shot the single shots first, when Smith killed all his birds. York killed his first four and missed his last two. Smith then commenced the double shots, killing both birds in fine style. Heavy odds were now offered on Smith, with few takers. In his next shots he only brought one down. In his third shots he missed both birds. In the fourth he killed both birds with one barrel, which caused much cheering. In the next two double shots he missed all his birds, thus gathering 12 birds out of 18. York killed 11 out of his six double shots, thereby gathering 15 birds out ef 18, win- ning the match by three birds. KNUR AND SPELL.— NEWBY AND JACKSON.— These men play a game at knur and spell, for £ 10 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, April 11. PEARSON AND COWARD.— The knur and spell match, for £ 50 a side, between Job Pearson of Farsley and J. Coward of Baildon is progressing, and is fixed to come off' at the above grounds on Saturday, April 18. THROWING A CRICKET BALL.— G. Ackroyd of Bradford will throw a cricket ball, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side, with Taylor, who de- feated Stephenson at Yarm on March 14. A match can be made any time at the Quarry Gap Hotel, Bradford, Yorkshire. SALFORD BOROUGH GROUNDS. A great All England Handicap, distance 145 yards, will take place at these grounds on Saturday and Monday, May 2 and 4 ; first prize £ 20, second £ 2, third £ 1; entry Is 6d each, to be made on or before April 14 at Mr G. Hardy's, Eising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester, or at Mrs Attenbury's, Borough Inn, Salford; acceptances 2s 6d each the week following. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. CANINE.— E. Hemingway has matched his bitch Lady against B. Wilkinson's Light to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Sa- turday, Aug 1. The first deposit of 10s each has been paid to Mr Holden, and £ 2 a side more is to be staked on Tuesday, April 14. LADY AND FLY.— Articles have been signed whereby E. Hemingway's Lady and W. Coldwell's FLJ' are matched to con- test the distance of 200 yards, for £ 20 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, Aug 1. The sum of £ 5 each is to be paid to Mr Holden on Friday, April 17. HIGGINSHAW GROUNDS, OLDHAM. SATURDAY, MARCH 28.— This afternoon W. Dodgson and H. Fairbank ( both of Ripponden, Yorkshire) met here to run one mile, for £ 25 a side. Upwards of 300 persons were present, and the betting at start was even, Fairbank for choice. Mr J. Chad- wick, the proprietor of the grounds, acted as referee. Fairbank took the lead, and kept in front until within 600 yards of home, when Dodgson passed him, and won as he pleased by 60 yards, Fairbank giving up. CARTER AND BUCKLEY.— W. Carter and B. Buckley ( both of Delph, Saddlewarth) are matched to run five miles, for £ 5 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, April 11. The first deposit has been paid, and the men are to start at four o'clock. PERRY AND CLARKE.— On Tuesday, March 31st, these pedes- trians were to have run 440 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Brompton ; but as Clark did not, from some cause or other, put in an appear- ance, Perry ran over the ground and claimed the stakes, which he can have at twelve o'clock next Thursday. PRINCE OF WALES " OLYMPIA'' AND RACE GROUNDS.— The great programme of the holiday sports will be continued on Easter Monday, April 6, to the gratification of the thousands of visitors. At half- past one the first trial of the Great 160 Yards Handicap will commence in eight heats, next in four pairs, and the final " run- ups" for the prizes. The All England Six Miles Handicap, numbering the elite of the fleet of foot, will bring the champion runner, Lang at scratch, Barker ( the in- domitable) 150 yards start, Andrews 150, Sullivan 1,000, Ray 800, Delne 750, Gray of Poplar 600, Corkey 850, Brunell 450, Richards 450. The other handicaps were given in our last. This great establishment is acknowledged as the first in London, the largest course, the finest " tracks,'' the very best of accommodation, and the order and regularity such that all classes, of both sexes, will pass the merry holiday time in ease and comfort. Manager, the ancieHt J. Pudney, the last of England's " decided" champion runners. The grounds will be opened at one o'clock. Admission 6d. Adjoining the Bow station, on the North London Railway. HACKNEY WICK EASTER HANDICAP.— On Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, the 440 Yards Handicap ; first prize £ 10, second £ 1, third 10s, and 5s for winning a heat, and not a prize :— First heat, at 2: 0: G. Beddow ( champion) at scratch, Golder 50 yards start, Popplewell 60, Naughten 65, May 75.— Second heat: E. Mills 20, Shepherd 50, Huxtable 50, Powell 55, Fenton 70.— Third heat: Crudgington 20, Crawford 50, Batten 55, J. Howes 65, Cousens 70, Sage 70.— Fourth heat: Lewis 40, Loyd 50, Davis 65, Barton 70, Corrick 70.— Fifth heat: Richards 40, Perry 45, James 65, Grace 70, T. Howes 75.— 8ixth heat: Bailey 45, Jonah 60, Hill 65, Baines 55, Cole 70.— The final heats will be run off on Tuesday, April 7 ; also the final heat of the Mile Handicap. There will also be pole leaping, for three money prizes, and wrestling for 20 money prizes, in the Cornwall and Devon style; and other sports in the course of the day. Ad- mission 6d. BOYN AND OXLEY.— Pat Boyn of York and W. Oxley of Mid- dlesbro' are matched to run a mile, for £ 15 a side, on Monday, April 6, at Stockton- on- Tees Running Ground, Oxley to give 50 yards start. £ 2 allowed for expenses. Men to be on the mark at eleven o'clock. To start by report of pistol. £ 10 a side is down in the hands of Mr W. Graves of York; the remainder to be paid on the morning of the race to Mr F. Hunter, High- street, Stockton. WEST LONDON CRICKET GROUND, OLD BROMPTON.— On Easter Monday the race with Alder and Collins takes place. There are also many minor matches, and a mile handicap, for £ 5, to be made on the ground, so holiday folks will have a rare day's sport. The ground ( admitted by all the best near London) can be reached by rail to Chelsea, by omnibus, or by steamboat to Battersea Bridge, and the charge for admission will be only 6d. HACKNEY WICK RACE GROUNDS.— Mr Baum, the proprietor of these grounds, intends giving a splendid champion's belt, value 50gs, to be contended for, open to all; entrance free; to become the winner's own property; second man to receive £ 5, third £ 3, fourth £ 2. The race to take place on Monday, May 11. Entries to be made by Wednesday, April 8, at the grounds. Deerfoot, White, and Brighton have already entered. A Great All England 210 Yards Handicap, to which J. Mellor and W. Burkinshaw will give £ 23, is to be run for at Mr H. Phoenix's, Queen's Grounds, Sheffield, on Monday and Tuesday, April 27 and 28. All entries of Is 6d each, and acceptances of 2s 6d each, to be made to Mr J. Mellor, Eagle and Child, bmith- field, Sheffield; or to Mr H. Phoenix, of the above grounds, on or before April 7. Mr R. Twocock, of the Clay Hall Tavern and Tea Gardens, Old Ford, Bow ( five minutes' walk from the Bow station), intends giving a splendid silver watch to be run for on Easter Monday, April 6, by novices who have never won more than £ 5, distance one mile; entrance 6d. Several other prizes will be run for on the same day. A quoit match will take place al the above grounds on the same day. J. MILES OF BRIXTON AND BROWN OF KENSINGTON — These men have made the whole of their money good— viz, £ 25 each. They have to walk 10 miles for the above sum and the handicap walking belt. The latter receives two minutes' start. The match comes off at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, on Monday, April 6. The start to take place at five o'clock. HATLEY AND SPOONER.— These men are matched to walk four miles, Hatley receiving 100 yards start, for £ 25 a side, on Monday, May 16. We have received £ 2 10s a side, and a similar deposit is to be made April 10. They toss for choice of ground at the third deposit. W. Bowers and D. Reardon are matched to run 440 yards on Monday, April 6, for £ 5 a side. The whole of the money is staked in the hands of J. Ayers, Bolt Inn, Gloucester. The race to take place at Gloucester, between twelve and two o'clock. Referee to be chosen on the ground. PERCY OF NEWCASTLE AND RICHARDS ( THE WELSHMAN).— These men have now £ 15 a side staked for their one mile race, which takes place on Monday, April 13, at Hackney Wick, Richards receiving 10 yards start. The next deposit of £ 10 a side is due on Friday, April 10. MARSH AND TUCK.— The whole of the £ 25 a side for these men to run one mile was duly completed at Jesse Smith's on Tuesday, March 31. The race will come off on Easter Tuesday, April 7, in the neighbourhood of Brighton. DUNN AND WEIGHT.— These men are matched to walk four miles, Dunn receiving half a minute start, for £ 5 a side, at the Eagle Race Grounds, Waltham Cross, Monday, April 6. To start at four o'clock. Toddy Ray is matched to run 10 miles while young Wright walks six miles and a half, for £ 10 a side, on Saturday, April 4, at Mrs Hunt's, Eagle Race Grounds, Waltham Cross. To start at four o'clock. HANCOCK AND BROUGH.— The final deposit of £ 4 a side for this race of 140 yards is to be made at J. Watson's, British Lion, East Vale, on Saturday, April 4. The race is to come off' on Monday, April 6, at High Park, Fenton. Manks ( the Warwickshire Antelope) and Goulding of London have made good the whole of their money, £ 25 a side, for their race of four miles over 150 hurdles, which takes place on Monday, April 6, at Canterbury Race Grounds. To start at five e'clock. ALLDER AND COLLINS.— For this match we have received the final deposit of £ 3 10s a side. Allder receives 15 yards start in 880 yards, and it is to be run at Brompton on Monday, April 6, starting by pistol at two o'clock. MILLS AND LANG.— These champions have now £ 15 a side staked for their eight miles race, which takes place on Monday, April 20, at Hackney Wick. The next deposit of £ 5 a side is due on Friday, April 10. LANG AND WHITE.— These men are matched to run ten miles for £ 25 a side and the Champion cup, at Hackney Wick, on Mon- day May 11. We have received £ 5 a side, and £ 2 10s a side is to be staked April 10. DEERFOOT AND JONES.— This match has ended in a forfeit on the part of Jones, and Deerfoot can have the money down on Thursday at 12 o'clock. Cox AND GRAY.— For this race of 600 yards we have received the whole of the money, £ 10 a side. It is to come off at Bow on Saturday, April 4, at six o'clock, starting by pistol. GUEST AND ROGERS.— For this match we have now received £ 2 from Guest and £ 1 on the part of Rogers. Has the first deposit of the latter miscarried ? BROOKSON AND SAILOR.— We have received a further deposit of £ 1 a side, and the final deposit of the same amount is to be sent April 9. BARKER AND PAYNE.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and a similar deposit will be due on Friday, April 10. GRAY AND HUNT.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 1 a side. DIXON AND WEBB.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 110s a side. JUMPING.— T. Jarratt of Heywood will jump any man in England at four stand spring jumps, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side; or he will jump any man in Yorkshire at from one to six stand spring jumps, for the like sum; or will jump J. Parker of Woodhouse, near Leeds, at two stand jumps, and the first not to count, and to measure from last heel, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side ; or he will jump any man in England at run or stand hop, two strides, and one jump, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. Articles to T. Butterworth, Stonemasons'Arms, and a deposit to J. Holden, Manchester, will ensure a match. Jarratt will give or take £ 2 for choice of ground. To jump in one month from signing articles. A. Boothroyd of Honley* is surprised at F. Culmer of Leeds wanting 20 yards start in one mile, or to run half a mile level; but he will take 40 yards start in one mile, or 20 yards start in half a mile; or run A. Heydon of Leeds level; or P. Shaw of Holm firth, with 20 yards start, one mile, for £ 25 a side; or run any lad under 18 years of age, for £ 25 a side. A match can be made any night next week, at G, Duran's, Live and Let Live, Church- street, Honley, near Huddersfield. JACKSON ( THE AMERICAN DEER) AND PUDNEY.— W. Jackson says that, as his ol « S opponent, Jem Pudney, has again appeared in the sporting world, be would like to have a match with him for from four miles up to 10. As Pudney would, no doubt, like to run at the new grounds, Bow, Jackson has no objection. The stake to be not less than £ 25 a side, and as much more as Pudney likes. Bell's Life to be the stakeholder. Peers of Bloxwich will walk R. Simmons of Nottingham two miles, with half a minute start, or four miles with one minute start, £ 5 or £ 10 a side; to walk half way between home and home, or at ASton Cross Grounds, Birmingham. A match can be made by sending a deposit to Bell's Life and articles to Peers, at Mr Emery's, Victoria Hotel, Blakenall Heath, Bloxwich. W. Richards ( the Welshman) will run Payne of Tunbridge Wells one mile and give him 25 yards start ; or Heath of the same place can have 30 yards ; or he will run Jones of Brompton three miles. A match can be made for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, by sending a deposit and articles t © Bell's Life office. A. Peak of Manchester cannot ran J. Clarke 120 yards level, but will take two yards start in that distance, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made any time at C. Ryder's, Grapes Inn, James- street. I. Hepworth of Artchit Moor will run W. Hackenley of Brad- ford 300 yards, for not less than £ 25 a side, or he will take five yards in the same distance of J. Gill of Shipley. Money ready any night next week at the Waggon and Horses, Whitehall- road. Lewsin Back of Pontaberpengam not being satisfied with his defeat bv D. Roper of Merthyr, will run him 300 yards, for £ 20 or £ 25 a side. Money ready any time at the Red Lion, Blackwood. W. Jones, having forfeited to Deerfoot, will make ( if Deerfoot pleases) a fresh match to run him two or three miles, for £ 25 a side and the gate money. To run at Brompton. Allen has left £ 1 with us to make a match to walk Ware. PROUD PEACOCK, MAIDEN LANE, COYENT- GARDEN.—-^ JESSE Smith, the once- famed ped, has made special arrangements for the holiday folks, where sportsmen can learn all about the great Easter sports, handicaps, & c. The Champion Cup of England at the bar. The centre house for the theatres ; and, if information be truly needed, " Juno's Bird'' will put you " fly'' to everything to be known. Beds of down ; wines, spirits, & c, delicious; cosy, comfortable, and " all serene.'' PIGEON SHOOTING. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. OLD HORNSEY WOOD ENCLOSED RIFLE AND SHOOTING- GROUNDS.— On Easter Monday, April 6, Mrs Stories, the pro- prietress, will give a first- class single gun to be shot for, free, with, a handsomely chased gold signet ring for second, at 5 birds each, 25 yards rise, 5 traps, double guns, use of both barrels, ljoz shot, single guns Ujoz. Barber to pull, and the trap to be decided by dice. THE LILLIE ARMS, NORTH END, FULHAM.— These grounds on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 31, April 1 and 2, were well attended, and a great many private matches were shot. Mr Lumnr has provided himself with plenty of ammunition, and everything for the accommodation of the season.— N. B. Gentlemen can have the ground kept private and any quantity of birds at one hour's notice, by directing to J. Offer, King- street, Hammersmith, or to the above house. Public shooting days every Tuesday and Saturday. To be shot for at MrC. Wilson's, Prince of Wales Olympia and Pedestrian Grounds, Bow, Middlesex, on Easter Tuesday, April 7, a silver cup. Will be given free to an unlimited number of shooters. Conditions of shooting : To shoot at 15 sparrows each ; ljoz of shot for all guns, 21 yards rise, 40 boundary, all to load from one bowl of shot; H and T traps. Hammond supplies the birds. Shooting at one o'clock precisely. Mr J. Hammond will be on the ground early with a good supply of the best birds, am- munition, & c. A match will take place at the Grand Junction and Railway Inn, Willesden, on Monday, April 6, between Mr Chapman and Mr Ansted, at 21 sparrows each, for £ 5 aside. N. B. The swift packet boat will start for the occasion from the Bishop's- road, Canal Bridge, Paddington, at eleven o'clock in the morning, and at three o'clock in the afternoon for a ball in the evening at the above house. Tickets to be had of the captain. At Mr Vause's, Old Spotted Dog Inn, Upton, Essex, on Tues- day, April 7, will be shot for a silver snuff- box by 12 members, at 2s 6d, at sparrows. Also on the same day a silver lever watch value £ 3, by 12 members, at 5s, at sparrows. Several sweepstakes, & c, to take place also. Ammunition, & c, to be had on the ground. Copeland supplies the birds. At Mr Warner's, the Old Welsh Harp, Edgware- road, on Monday, April 6, two fat pigs will be shot for by 16 members, at 5s each, to shoot at 7 sparrows each, 21 yards rise, 40 fall, ljoa of shot. Pigs or money. Omnibuses will leave the Wheatsheaf, corner of Church- street and Edgware- road, every half hour to the Old Welsh Harp. TUNBRIDGE.— ANNUAL PIGEON MATCH.— Mr Montague's an- nual pigeon match took place at the Bull Inn, on Monday, March 30. The early trains brought a large number of sporting gentle- men to the ground, and the weather could not have been more favourable. The £ 50 sweepstakes was not taken up, but the fol- lowing stakes were shot for, the shooting, taken as a whole, being highly creditable:— 5s sweepstakes, 3 birds each, 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot; Atrill 0, Lewis 111, Turner 0, Wood 11, King 1 0, Gilbert 1 0, Berry 0, Gray 0. Messrs Lewis and Wood divided.— 10s sweepstakes, at 5 birds each ( same conditions): Black 1110, James 1110, Berry 0 0, Gray 0 1, Allen 11111, Crowder 1 0, King 11111, Wood 1 0, White 11111, Walker 1 0, Adams 0 0, Roberts 110, Wilson 1110, Bpringett 0 0. Messrs Allen, King, and White, having killed all, agreed t ® divide.— 10s sweepstakes, 5 birds each ( same conditions) : Adams 1 0, King 110, Gray 10 0, Walker 11111, Black 1 0, Allen 1110, Wilson 11111, Lewis 11110, Berry 0 I, Roberts 0 0, James 110, White 0, Killick 1110, Atrill 11110. Messrs Walker and Wilson shot off their ties, the latter winning.— 10s sweepstakes, 3 birds each ( same con- ditions): Adams 0, Gray 111, Berry 111, King 0, Roberts 111, Lewis 1 0, Allen 110, James 110, Black 111, Wilson 0, Long- hurst 1 0, Atrill 0, White 1 1 1, Killick 1 1 1, Walker 0, Crowder 110. Here there were no fewer than six ties, and in the second round five ties. In the third round Gray, White, and Killick shot out, and Berry and Roberts divided. Betting was brisk at 2 to I on the gun. Hammond, Kent- street, Borough, supplied the birds, which were first- rate. Mr Montague provided refreshments on the greund, and at five p. m. a large party sat down to an ordi- nary at the Bull. Mr C. Rudd of St Helens will find a man to shoot with Mr Warrell of Portsmouth, at 100 sparrows, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, if he well allow £ 5 for expenses to shoot at Mr Warrell's place. To shoot from foz to ljoz of shot, which ever he likes ; the gun to be held below the elbow till the birds take wing. By sending arti- cles and a deposit to Mr C. Rudd, Dog and Partridge, 8t Helens, he will cover the money down, and sign the articles : or any other man can have the match on the same terms. W. Smith of Kildwick, Vorkshire, will shoot a match against J. Donald of Whitehaven, for £ 100 a side, either at the Copen- hagen, City, or Old Trafford Grounds, Manchester, Quarry Gap, or Sheffield, in one month. By sending a deposit of £ 25 to BeWs Life, or to Mr Holden, Manchester, a match can be made. With regard t ® Smith forfeiting to Donald in their late match at Old Trafford, Dr Cockcroft has certified that Smith was then suffering from an attack of small- pox. On Monday, April 6, a shooting match is to come off at Gran- tham Park between J. Berry of Gomersal and G. Worsiek of Greetland, to shoot at 15 birds, 1 joz of shot, for £ 10 a side. Mr F. Foster stakeholder. The referee to be chosen on the ground. CANINE FANCY. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. A TREAT FOR THE FANCY.— The great Easter holiday dog show will be held at Mr Goodson's, Metropolitan Railway Tavern ( late Coopers' Arms), Great Saffron- hill, Holborn.. Mr M'Pherson will take the chair at eight o'clock and show his prize stock dog Rouse and Mr Monsey's prize bitch Topsy ; vice- chair, E. Why- man, who will show five white terriers against all comers. J. G. will show his red smut dog Blue against any bull terrier living. A host of the East and West End fanciers will attend with their studs of prize and other dogs. Mr Tupper will show his stud of prize dogs. The large room will be open every Tuesday fortnight for shows from the above date. The tip for the Chester Cup, Derby, and Oaks to be had at the bar free ef charge. The best of wines, spirits, ales, & c. MAN IN THE MOON, COLCHESTER- STREET, WHITECHAPEL.— Proprietor, Mr J. Squires.— A show of all kinds of fancy dogs will take place at the above house on April 5, Mr 8. Carter in the chair, who will show the whole of his stud, faced by Mr Chance, who will show his splendid terriers. Mr Bent will show his red and white spaniels, assisted by Mr Anderson, Mr Pyles, Mr Fletcher, Mr Jonquay, and the whole of the East End fancy will attend. Ratting every Monday and Saturday. Rats always on hand. The use of the pit gratis. Harmonic meeting on Tuesday, April 7, Mr Mason in the chair, A show of toy and other dogs will take place at E. Smart's, Bridge House, Lambeth- walk, April 5. Chair taken by H. Sansom, who will show the whole of his stud, including the dogs that took the first and second prizes at Creraorne; also the goblets. Mr Smart will exhibit his black and tan stock dog, 3 § lb weight, against all comers, for £ 5, and will match a dog at 91b weight at 20 or 30 rats against any novice dog or bitch, for £ 3. At the Turk and Slave, Brick- lane ( proprietor, J. Fletcher), the long room will be open all day on Easter Monday, April 6, for the accommodation of gentlemen to show their fancy dogs, and the whole of Mr F.' s stud can be seen at any time. Mr F. has a goldfinch he will back to sing against any other, for a pound or two, one in the mouth, the most in a quarter. First come first served. A shew of dogs will take place this evening, April 5, at Mr Braine's, Queen's Head, London- road, Southwark. Chair taken by Mr W. Tupper, who will show his prize dogs and cups from the Cremorne show, faced by Mr Sansom, who will produce his dogs and cups taken at the Cremorne show; supported by Messrs Mills, Gaines, Bevan, and a host of the East and West End Fancy with their pets and prizes. A show of dogs will take place on April 5 at H. Turvey's, Green Dragon, Half Moon- street, Bishopsgate. Chair taken by an old fancier, who will exhibit his stud of toys. On Easter Monday a goldfinch match will take place, for £ 2 a side, for the bast slam- ming. Also several other matches. H. T. will match a goldfinch to sing against any other for ones in the mouth, for from £ 1 up to £ 5 a side. D. Ives, of the Three Merry Boys, wine and spirit stores. Upper Fore- street, Lambeth, returns thanks to his friends and fanciers for the liberal encouragement he has received since the opening of the above house. He begs to inform the public he has a great number of dogs for sale; also stock dogs of all kinds. Dogs bought and sold on commission. Gentlemen attended to at their own residences. THE LATE CREMORNE DOG SHOW.— Mr H. Sansom, with his cups won at the late show and stud of toys, will take the chair to- night, April 5, at Beckwith's, Post Office Stores, Kennington- road. Mr Greenwood will show his champion blue terrier. Mr Mills and a host of other celebrated fanciers will show; and last, not least, the great Maadeville stud and cups. The great Eastern toy dog show of all kinds will take place at Mr Offer's, the Red Cow, Chapel- street, Stratford, on Monday, April 6. The chair to be taken by Mr J ones, faced by Mr Hawkes ( both of Stratford), who will show their studs of unrivalled red and white stock dogs, supported by all the East and West End Fancy. Dogs for sale. A show of dogs of all kinds will take place at Mr W. J. Mill- som's, the White Horse, Orchard- street, Westminster, on April - 5. The chair will be taken by Mr J. Brown; vice, Mr D. Ives. A match will be sung the same evening between Bungay Wilson's goldfinch against Mr Smith's of Somers Town, for £ 2; the birds to be on the nail at half- past seven o'clock. At T. Smith's, George and Dragon, Hoxton, a show of all kinds of dogs will take place this evening, April 5th. President J. Aston, vice J. Mears, assisted by all the oldest fanciers of the day, who will show their unrivalled studs of toys. Beveral small terriers and spaniels for sale, to be seen at the bar. A show of all kinds of spaniels and terriers will take place at Mr Buggs's, 18, Tonbridge- street, Huston- road, this evening, March 5. Chair taken by Mr Blaydon, faced by Mr Burrage, who will show their studs. Ratting sports every Monday and Saturday. A dog handicap, distance 200 yards, will take pl^ ce at the Warren House Inn, Lindley Moor, on Saturdays, April 11 and 18, when F. Ford, Bridge Tavern, Lockwood, will give £ 10 in prizes. All entries of 2s 6d each to be paid on or before Tuesday, April 7, as above, or at the ground. To commence weighing at three o'clock, with 4oz allowed. At J. Ferriman's, Graham Arms, Graham- street, Macclesfield- street North, City- road, on Monday evening, April 6, a large number of rats will be destroyed by small dogs. J. F. has a large assortment of dogs of all descriptions, also some of the best stock dogs in London. Advice given gratis on dogs. The printed ratting rules can be had. A subscription list has now commenced at the above house to present Mr Fisher with a testimonial for his manly conduct during the Great Ashburnham Dog Show. The ratting sweepstakes, for handsome and valuable prizes, comes off at Shaw's sporting establishment, the Queen's Head Tavern, Windmill- street, Haymarket, on Tuesday, April 7, the first to take choice of a handsome gold watch or valuable silver collar; second best dog a solid silver medal or handsome goblet; third dog a slip and collar. Dogs can be entered till half- past eight o'clock. Nearly all the best dogs in England are already entered. The celebrated dog Jaeko will display. BILLY AND JACKO.— The 100 rat match between Mr N's Billy and Jemmy Shaw's Jacko, for £ 10 a side, came off on Tuesday evening, March 31, Jacko winning by three seconds, destroying all in Smin 46sec. A match was afterwards made between Billy and Mr Strugnell's Bounce to destroy 100 rats for £ 10 a side, oil Tuesday next. At Ryall's, the Broad- street Tavern, Broad- street, Islington, Birmingham, on Monday, there was a large attendance present to witness a ratting sweepstakes, for novice dogs from lOJlb to 181b weight. The first prize was won by Mr Bray's bitch ( 15jlb weight), destroying 11 rats in lmin 25sec; second by Mr Thomp- son's bitch ( 151b), 10 rats in lmin 40sec. EASTER SPORTS.— At J. Heath's, the Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham, on Monday, April 6, a ratting sweepstakes will take place with dogs of any weight or merit, for money prizes. All entries to be made on or before April 5, when the dogs will be handicapped and the list closed.— The first dog to be pitted at three o'clock. TUPPER AND WILSON.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and a similar deposit must be sent next week. The articles state that Mr Tupper shall give £ 5 to destroy in London, or take £ 3 to go to Nottingham, and what appeared last week was on his authority. SKITTLES.— W. Toogood has left £ 2 with us to make a match to play for £ 25 a side, and will give five chalks out of 21 if the party is over 50 years of age. Articles will be at once serit to Mr Nightingale, let the latter sign them and cover the £ 2 down at Bell's Life. The match to come off within a month from the first deposit, and Toogood to receive £ 2 for expenses to play in Birmingham. DOMINOES— W. Perkin of Leeds will play J. Wass ( the blind domino player) according to his challenge a game with double sixes, and either nine or eleven pieces, each man to draw his own dominoes, for £ 10 a side, if Wass will allow 30s to play at Shef- field. Belts Life to be stakeholder. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to. If this does not suit Wass, Bishop ( the Champion) can be on, on the same terms. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 5, 1863. THE CHASE. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. STAGHOCNDS. Her Majesty's— Monday Maidenhead Thicket, Friday Stonor Park ( Henley), at i past 11. Heathcote's, Mr A.— Thursday White Lion ( Chobham), Saturday Cranley, at 12. Hew Forest ( Mr Lywood's)— Monday Markway Bridge, Friday 1 ri- tham, at 12. FOXHOUNDS. Bedale— Friday Catteriek Bridge, at 11. Berkshire, South— Tuesday Burglitteld Bridge, Wednesday White Hart ( Theale). Blaekmore Vale— Monday Ilenstridge Ash, Thursday Zeals Green, I ri- day Cross Keys ( Lydford). at 11. Cleveland— Monday Goldsborough, Thursday Court Green, at 9. Craven ( Mr J. T. Coxe's)— Monday Sidmonton Brick- kiln ( to finish the season), at J to 11. Corset, East— Monday Chetterwood, Saturday West Woodyates, at i to 11. Durham County— Monday Durham Kennels, at 9 ; Wednesday Esh, Friday Ilamsterley ( Wilron- le- Wear), Saturday Brancepeth, i to 11. Fitzhardinge's, Lord— Monday Kingscote Parte, Thursday Speech House ( Forest of Dean), Saturday New Park Farm, at i to 11. F. B. H.— Tuesday Kennels, at 10; Thursday Roscrow, at 11. Garth's, Mr— Monday Shrubs Hill ( near Sunuingdale), Wednesday Ma- pledurwell Hatch, Friday Buckley Park, at J past 10. Hursley— Monday Shawford House, at 12. Isle of Wight— Tuesday Palmers Brook, Friday Shorweil, at J past 10. Kent, East— Wednesday Waldershare Park, at £ past 10. Ledbury ( Mr J. C. Thack well's)— Monday Rougnborough, Friday New- ent Wood, at j past 10. Mendip— Thursday Bruham Common, at 11. F. B. H.— Tuesday Queen's Head ( Burley), Saturday Hill Top, at | to 11. Oakley— Monday Colevvorth, at J pastil. Oxfordshire, South— Tuesday Holton Stone Pits, at 11. Pembrokeshire ( Mr Lort Phillips's)— Monday Beep Lake, Monday Ble- therston, Friday Corston, at i past 10. Powells, Mr— Tuesday Conwil, at 8. Kadclyffe's, Mr— Monday Melcouibe, Thursday Eadipole Gate ( near Weymouth), at 11. Kolle's, Hon Mark— Monday Tapeley Lodge, Wednesday Pecrockstow, Friday Holsworthy Beacon, at 11. Somerset, West— Tuesday Dunster Kennels, Friday Chargott Lodge, Tuesday week King's Brompton, Friilay week Langridge Wood, 11. Ted worth— Monday Norman Court, Thursday Great Bedwyn, at 11. Tivyside— Monday Tegrhy n, Thursday Pantsaison, at j past 70. Trelawny's, Mr— Tuesday Leather Tor, Friday Skerraton Farm, at 11. United ( Salop) Pack— Tuesday Bedding's Gorse, at 9. Westlake's, Mr— Monday Meldon Lime Quarries, at i past 10. Worcestershire— Monday Radford Gate, Wednesday Hindlip, Friday Bredon Hill, at % past 10. Wynn's, Sir W. W.— Monday Erblstock, at one; Wednesday Glas- coed( near Llansilin), at i past 10. HARRIERS. Langport— Friday Stoke Wood ( near Pulham), for roe deer, at 11. Torquay— Monday Kingskerswell Arch, at I to 11. SCOTCH. FOXHOUNDS. Fife— Monday Broom Hall, Wednesday Otterstone, Friday Bogside Station, at 11. „ , Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire— Tuesday Gartshore House, Saturday Cralgnetlian, at 11. IRISH. FOXHOUNDS. Curraghmore— Tuesday Castletown, Friday Gardenmorris, at 11. Kildare— Tuesday Eighteenth Milestone, Thursday Ballymore Eustace, Saturday Old Kilcullen, Wednesday week Blessington, at 11. Louth— Tuesday Iiokeby Hall, Friday Tallanstown, at 11. Meath— TuesdayOldcastle, Friday Bellinter, Saturday Killyon, Monday week Oldcastle, Tuesday week Allenstown, at 11. HARRIERS. Fermoy— Monday BUUman's Cross, Thursday Downing Bridge, Men- day week Castle Cooke Gate, Thursday week Molly Barry's Cross, at 12. Killultagh— Monday Castle Robin, Wednesday Whinny Hill, Saturday Stoneyford, Wednesday week Laurencetown, Saturday week the Bochill, at % past 11. FAREWELL DINNER TO MR SITWELL. After having hunted the Ludlow country ten seasons, and giving the greatest satisfaction, Mr Sitwell has resigned his trust to Major Murray. The very important task of forming a remarkably useful pack of hounds has been most successfully accomplished, and it is gratifying to mention that they will not be disembodied, as too frequently happens when changes of master- ship occur. Mir Sitwell, with the kindest consideration for the future sport of the country, lends his hounds to his successor, and as the number of hunting days in the week will be restricted to two, the numerical force of the pack may be reduced, a- td about five- and- twenty couples only are proposed to be kept. The drafts, indeed, have been already made; some Nicholl take with him to add to Mr Henley Greaves' pack, on their inauguration in the Old Berkshire country, while the biggest and best of the young un- entered bitches have been with excellent judgment secured by Dale for the V. W. H. Two couples descended from Mr Baker's Manager and Hostess are a credit to any pack, and have plenty of size, rather difficult to find among the juveniles of their sex. Manager did great service in the . North Warwickshire pack, though bred at Heythorp from their Ferdinand and Match- less; Ferdinand rejoicing in a strain from Earl Fitzwilliam's Richmond, and Matchless of the Oakley Factor. Two couples of that capital sort, the North Warwickshire black and tan blood, entered last autumn, are too good to leave their ken- nels. They are the produce of Wenlock and Hasty, and the most fastidious could not find fault with Woodman, a hare- pied hound, for be it known their colours do not at all times proclaim their origin, and liis legs and feet are particularly good. It has been determined to preserve the standard rather under than over twenty- three inches, a most judicious determination in any coun- try, especially where hills and woods prevail to the extent they do in this. These hounds have now closed the season, which is acknowledged to have been very satisfactory, with mere than an average of good runs. Nicholl will leave with the regret of all the country and the very best wishes for his future success and prosperity. The dinner took place on Monday at the Angel Hotel, under the presidency of Mr John Rocke, the well- known veteran of the Ludlow Hunt, Mr Charles Blakeway acting as vice- president. A numerous party met to do honour to the occasion, among whom were Mr W. H. Sitwell, Major Murray, Messrs E. V. Wheeler, C. Wickstead, Walter Blount, J. B. Green, G. 6mythies, H. Crawshay, L. Clarke ( secretary), P. Clarke, John Tenck, Gib- bon, H. Blakeway, W. Blakeway, B. Giles, arid a large host of the Shropshire yeomen, so well known as true lovers and staunch supporters of the " noble science." The PBESIDENT having disposed of the usual loyal toasts, in proposing the toast of the evening spoke most truly to the sport- ing manner in which Mr Sitwell had managed the hounds, both in the kennel and in the field, and of the very great improvements he had introduced during the ten years he had been master of the Ludlow Hounds; Mr Rocke laying great emphasis on the effi- ciency of the pack, declaring they were not to be excelled by any other in England. Mr SITWELL, with considerable emotion, expressed in feeling terms the obligations he was under for the support he had received in the preservation of foxes, and the great care taken of the puppies when sent out to their quarters, and to which a great deal of the existing perfections of the pack were due. He added that al- though after having been master of the hounds ten seasons he thought it expedient to resign his charge, he should still con- tinue to share with his friends and neighbours in their future sport, and which he would do all in his power to promote. Major MURRAY, in a very neat and appropriate speech, declared it to be his intention to carry out to the very utmost those prin- ciples which had worked so happily with his predecessor ; and favoured with the co- operation and support of the country, espe- cially those gentlemen who preserved foxes, he hoped to be able to show them plenty of sport. The VICE- PRESIDENT having proposed " The Health of Mrs Bitwell and the Young Heir of Ferney Hall," spoke m ® st appro- priately of her many virtues and amiable acts of kindness, dwell- ing on the gratification afforded by her frequent presence in the hunting field. The health of Mrs Sitwell was responded to with the utmost enthusiasm. " The Preservers of Foxes," " The Farmers," and similar friendly toasts, interspersed with many jovial songs, maintained the conviviality of the meeting to a late hour. THE RECENT OUTRAGE IN THE HUNTING FIELD. There is another " case'' to cite, as decided in the Lewes County Court last week, and one that we may take, as the judge did, on the evidence of the plaintiff. This was Mr Aylwin, a farmer of Plumpton, who made a claim of £ 50 against George Wigg, another farmer at Chailey, for an assault. Mr Aylwin stated : On Monday, the 26th of January last, I was out hunting with some harriers which the farmers of the neighbourhood usually keep amongst themselves. In the course of the day we went near the land of defendant at Chailey, where a hare was found. It ran across Wigg's land, when the hounds followed, together with a number of horsemen. I galloped over with others into a field near where defendant was standing. When they got into the field we saw defendant coming towards us with a large prong in his hand. He was uttering something, and flourishing the prong to and fro. Seeing this, I pulled up as soon as possible, and as I came to a standstill defendant hit my horse across the head, when the horse staggered into a ditch, and I fell with it. Defendant had hold of the middle of the prong, and the fork struck the ani- mal across the forehead. Defendant afterwards struck me with the prong on the side of the head and knocked me down into the ditch. I was stunned for some moments, but ultimately succeeded in getting up, when I was ordered to leave the field. I did not feel much of the effects of the blow till I got home. When I got outside the field I remonstrated with defendant upon his conduct, and ex- pressed my willingness to pay for any damage I might have done to the crop in the field, which was wheat. I passed a very restless night, and in consequence of the injuries I sustained I went to Dr Smythe on the following day at Lewes.— The chief point for the defence was that the defendant did not strike the other with the iron of the prong; but there was no material qualification of the plaintiff's statement, and Mr Furner, the judge, thus delivered his decision:— A greater outrage he had never heard of, than that perpetrated by the defendant, and he felt called upon to make an example of the case on behalf of the public. The idea evidently entertained by defendant, was, that he was at liberty to make use of any instrument he had in his hand in endeavouring to stop the plaintiff. Possibly if he had been out with a gun he might have shot him. It must be borne in mind that if hunts- men were to be confined to high roads there would be no hunt- ing at all. It appeared that a number of gentlemen, including the plaintiff, were following the hounds, and in the course of the hunt got into the plaintiff's field. He had his legal remedy against the plaintiff, as he knew him well, but he had never given him any notice, or intimated in any way whatever, that he was not to go there. Because plaintiff came there he took these violent means to prevent him crossing. Plaintiff stated that his horse was struck with the steel of the prong, and that Mr Trower had corroborated; yet the defendant's son swore that Mr Trower was never in the field at all. He could only excuse the defendant's son by presuming that he could not have seen the whole Of the affair. He could not conclude without awarding such damages as would prevent a recurrence of this sort of thing. The plaintiff asked for £ 50— that was rather excessive. Although the blow might have proved fatal, yet it did not appear that plaintiff was seriously incapacitated ; and under all the circum stances, therefore, he should find a verdict for £ 30.— This announce- ment was received with applause in a very crowded court. In fact, from the experience of a recent visit to the immediate lo- cality where the assault took place, we can ourselves answer for the strong feeling — the more particularly amongst the other farmers of the district, who were the first to call our attention to the subject. The defendant, in truth, had a very narrow escape from a counter- attack at the time; but we think that his brother agriculturists have, after all, adopted the best plan of bringing such a man to reason. Public exposure and a deep dip into the pocket carry a fine moral lesson with them; and there are even better arguments than such as may be found at the point of a pitchfork. Mr Furner, it will be noticed, ably upheld the privi- leges of a man riding to hounds, and the only doubt we have is as to a pack of harriers worrying a piece of wheat. Of course there can be no justification for so outrageous an assault, but still there is an objection to riding over wheat, and, as a principle of hunting law, the practice should be avoided whenever it is possible.— Mark- lane Express. THE LATE HUNTSMAN, ROBERT^ SMITH. ME EDITOB : I have to acknowledge the following contribu tions which I have received within the last fortnightfor the widow of my late huntsman, R. Smith:— G. Hills, huntsman, Hereford- shire, 10s; J. Atkinson, huntsman, W. Salton Kennels, N. B., 10s; T. Hasting, whip, W. Salton Kennels, N. B., os; R. Morris, huntsman, Craven, 10s ; J. Brackley, whip, Craven, 5s ; second horseman, Craven, 2s 6d ; H. Harris, huntsman, W. Norfolk, 16s; H. Bartlett, whip, W. Norfolk, 5s; M. Howett, whip, W. Nor- folk, 5s ; J. L. Naper, £ 1; G. Cox, huntsman, Eglinton Castle, 10s; J. Ransome, whip, Eglinton Castle, 5s; J. Wilson, whip, Bglinton Castle, 5s; C. Shepherd, huntsman, Petworth Park, 10s; Mr Shepherd and family, 4s 6d ; two Whippere- in, 5s each ; two Kennel- men 2s 6d each; Establishment at Petworth, £ 1 5s.— Yeurs, & c, G. R. DEASE. Turbotston, Coole, Rathowen.- Co. Westmeath, March 26. wards, in very appropriate terms, thanked Lord Stamford for the munificent and noble manner in which he had hunted the country for the last seven seasons, and the excellent sport he had afforded. Lord Stamford heads Mr Clowes's subscription with £ 580 a year. A variety of hunting intelligence unavoidably stands over until next week. THE RINA. FIGHTS FOE 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. INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION. The International Agricultural Exhibition, which is intended to be held at Hamburg during the week commencing with the 14th July next, has begun to assume very important proportions, and bids fair to open up a new and extensive market for the sale of British stock, machinery, and implements. Not that either the stock or the implements will be new to the port of Hamburg, as for years past there has been a constantly increasing demand for both for that part of Germany of which Hamburg is the port of admission; but the past supply, satisfactory and encouraging though it may have been, will be but small when compared with the future demands from the same and from fresh quarters, if this exhibition be as successful as it at present bids fair to be. The committee entrusted with its organisation and management comprises most of the best known and esteemed names in the city. The site of the show grounds, about 80 acres in extent, is well chosen, being within a very short distance of the city, the railroad, and the river; the committee undertaking that the de- livery of machinery, & e, from the steamers to the ground, in- cluding lighterage, cartage, labour, & c, shall not exceed 3s 6d per ton. The prize sheet is very liberally arranged, spe- cial classes being formed for British stock— horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs. In the machinery and implement classes prize of 1,000 thalers ( about £ 150 sterling:) is offered for steam ploughs; while medals will be given to such other articles as the judges consider worthy of reward. Medals will also be given for agricultural produce of every description. The members of the jury will be chosen from the leading agricul- turists of the different countries represented at the exhibition, whose duty will be to see that full justice is done to the exhi- bitors from their respective countries, whether of stock or of machinery. Great Britain has been invited to nominate a juror for each " division of the exhibition. Already we are informed that nearly all the leading implement makers of this country will be well represented there ; and that notwithstanding the close- ness of the date of the meeting to that of the Royal Agricultural Society, many applications have also been received from owners of stock. The president of the Great German Agricultural Society, Baron von Nathusius ( of Hundisburg, Prussia), who has greatly interested himself in the forthcoming exhibition, states, " That all good stock that may be sent from Great Britain will meet with ready purchasers, if the owners are disposed to sell that his opinion is formed from having heard from all parts of Germany of the intention of the leading breeders to attend the show for the purpose of making purchases." This we can readily understand, from the great interest taken in our stock and agri- cultural machinery last year by the numerous foreigners who then visited us, and who made large and very valuable purchases of both at our shows, and at the farms and factories of our producers. Owing to the facility of access to Hamburg both by land and by water, the number of visitors interested in agricultural matters is likely to be very large. The Government and agricultural associations on the Continent have in many instances voted sums of money for the purpose of enabling exhibitors to attend at a reduced expenditure to themselves, Sweden pays all the freight of exhibitors' stock and machinery, both to and from the show, and all the railways and steamers running to Hamburg have made a considerable reduction in their rates of transport. Intending exhibitors from Scotland can learn the rates of entry and of trans- port from Messrs J. Currie and Co, of Leith, or Mr Thos. Couper, of Dundee, who are the authorised agents of the executive com- mittee of the exhibition. THE HOESE SHOW AT EXETEB.— We have received divers communications complaining of the decisions over the thorough bred class, and the way in which horses like Hungerford, Frederick, and Brocket were utterly passed over, while " Obser- vator'' stoutly maintains that even The Bald- faced Stag should have had the preference of Ratan. We do not for the present think it desirable to publish this correspondence, but it may be as well to correct an extraordinary impression that has got abroad as to the performances of the first prize horse. The West country papers, in giving a report of the show, are noticeably unanimous in speaking of Ratan as the winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes and as the second for the Derby of his year, whereas he did not even run for the Two Thousand, and was not amongst the first five or six for the Derby. The Veterinarian, a journal that should surely be a little better posted up in such matters, adopts the mistake, and declares Ratan to have been only " a very bad second or third'' for the Derby! It is but fair to add that, accordingto this report, the judgment delivered was quite correct, the winner being described as " a good breeder for hunters and carriage horses, and also a weight- carrying hunter. He is as quiet as a lamb, and is driven in single harness, without blinkers or bridle!" A wonderful combination of good qualities certainly for a thorough bred stallion, the more especially that amiable habit of suffering himself to be driven in harness without a bridle. On the word of this somewhat amusing Veterinarian, we gather that " the show of thorough breds was inferior,'' an opinion we are by no means inclined to coincide with, when we remember that the entry included horses of such appearance and repute as Hunger- ford, Brocket, Frederick, Ratan, and The Bald- faced Stag. Our onlydoubt is as to whetherthe authority was equal to the occasion. WRESTLING. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND, AT H0RNSEY WOOD. The wrestling between the natives of Cumberland and West- moreland came off as usual at Hornsey Wood on the 3d April, with the following results:— For men of all counties, not exceeding list. FIKST ROUND. STOOD. W. Graham, Cunwlthon Oa the occasion of Her Majesty's Staghounds meeting at Stonor Park, the seat of Lord Camoys, on Friday next, the 8: 20 morning train from Paddington will run on special to Henley- on- Thames. The winding- up dinner of the regulars with his Royal High- ness the Prince of Wales's Harriers took place at Windsor on Tuesday, under the presidency of the Hon General Hood. There was a capital party, and the business of the evening never went better. The North Walsham Hunt dinner was celebrated en Friday week, on the morning of which day the currant jelly dogs were treated with a turn at a stag ; the chase and the take being chiefly confined to a single couple of hounds, which accounted for their deer at the end of some fifteen miles good going. LOED STAMFORD AND THE QUOBN.— After a good hunting run from Garendon Park, on Friday week, with a kill at Swithland, on the suggestion of Mr Hey gate, M. P., three cheers were given for the noble Master, and another for Tread well, the huntsman, who has done his work ably and successfully. Mr Clowes after- J. Milner, Orton R. Atkinson, Hurtrlgg R. Sewell, Carlisle R. Mildlimore, Carlisle J. Percival, Brough W. Irving, Clifton J. Strong, Unthank W. Roberts, Carlisle M. Blaire, Allendale W. Thornthwaite, Brampton L. Phillips, Carlisle A. Southwood, Ulverstone; R. Tyson, Broughton R. Musgrove, Keswick W. Snowden, Carlisle G. Scott, Cunwithon J. Smith, Old Iiutton J. Thorpe, Carlisle J. Etherington, Penrith T. Robinson. Kendal W. Atkinson, Kirby Steven W. Cooper, Carlisle H. lvison, Carlisle J. Nelson, Kirkby Lonsdale J. Dixon, Kirkby Lonsdale T. Thompson, Penrith J. Brown, Wigton J. Scott, Carlisle J. Little, Cunwlthsn J. Tiffin, Wilton, odd man FELL. J. Sawyer, Brough J. Dunn, London W. Little, Carlisle J. Pattison, Kendal J. Walker, Penrith R. Bowman, Carlisle W. Gilchrist, Carlisle J. Thompson, Penrith T. Brunskill, Penrith G. Lancaster, Carlisle T. Robinson, Aiderbridge H. Cass, Cockermouth W. Birkett, Old Hutton W. Scott, Carlisle W. Hunter, Coekermouth R. Wilson, Penrith R. Fawcett, Appleby W. Sterling, Brampton T. Graham, Carlisle J. Lindsay, Windermere E. Jenkins, Brampton J. Ethrington, Carlisle J. Newton, Hayton R. Wilson, Wigton J. Graham, Cockermouth J. Smith, Penrith J. Brown, Hayton J. Baines, Penrith A. Lincoln, Penrith W. Graham, Cumrew SECOND ROUND. STOOD. M. Blaire R. Cooper H. Ivison W. Snowden J. Little R. Tyson J. Scott G. Scott J. Smith L. Phillips FELL. J. Tiffin It. Middlemore W. Roberts J. Robinson J. Strong Jas. l) ixon W. Graham R. Atkinson J. Nelson A. Southwood W. Thornthwaite R. Sewell T. Thompson J. Thorpe R. Musgrove J. Etherington W. Irving R. Milner W. Atkinson J. Brown Joseph Percival odd man THIRD RODND. STOOD. FELL. J. Percival W. Atkinson G. Scott R. Musgrove J. Scott T. Phillips W. Irvin T. Thompson J. Little J. Smith M. Blaire W. Snowdon R. Tyson W. Cooper W. Thornthwaite H. Ivison FOURTH ROUND. W. Thsrnthwaite J. Percival M. Blaire R. Tyson J. Scott J. Little G. Scott W. Irvin FIFTH ROUND. W. Thornthwaite J. Scott G. Scott M. Blaire FINAL FALLS. W. Tliornthwaite and G. Scott: These men had now to come together to contend for the leading prize, the men, according to the usual conditions, having to wrestle the best two falls out of three, which, after a deal of fine play, were won by Scott. The sports were resumed by the men of all weights contending. FIRST ROUND. SECOND ROUND. STOOD. R. Musgrove J. Blackett II. Cass J. Graham J. Strong J. Smith R. Fawcett R. Bowman W. Graham R, Tyson W. Irvin J. Dixon J. Little W. Thornth- waite J. Brunskill J. Wilson M. Blaire R. Milner G. Scott W. Gilchrist A. South wood H. Ivison T. Brunskill T. Phillips R. Sewell W. Cooper W. Jamieson J. Thompson FELL. A. M'Donald T. Walker R. Middlemore E. Jenkins J. Thorpe WE Burkitt W. Roberts J. Percivall J. Sawyer W. Lindsay J. Brown J. Smith R. Atkinson } w. Scott J. I) unn T. Robinson T. Graham J. Baines W. Hunt R. Wilson W. Little J. Brown J. Newton J. Lancaster J. Pattenson W. Sterling T. Robinson J. Hetherington J. Hetherington T. Braithwaithe J. Scott J. Teesdales Ii. Wright J. Brown R. Cummings W. Snowden STOOD. A. Southwood W. Graham T. Phillips L. Blackett J. Strong W. Cooper R. Iveaon W. Jamieson R. Wright J. Scott W. Irvin M. Blaire J. Bruuskill J. Little R. Cummings W. Gilchrist THIRD ROUND. W. Jamieson 11. Iveson Blackett FELL. T. Musgrove B. Sewell J. Hetherington J. Smith R. Wilson R. Fawcett T. Brunskill R. Milner W. Thornthwaite J. Dixon R. Tyson J. Thompson H. Cass G. Scott R. Bowman Jno, Graham Irving Blaire Wright J. Scott T. Brunskill J. Little Southwood Gilchrist Cummings Cooper J. Strong W. Graham T. Phillips FOURTH ROUND. W. Jamieson M. Blaire R. Wright J. Little T. Blackett W. Irving J. Scott T. Brunskill FIFTH ROUND. W. Jamieson J. Scott R. Wright J. Blackett FINAL FALL W. Jamieson and R. Wright had now to contend for the leading prize, the condition being as before the best two falls out of three, which was won by Wright, who gained the last two falls. The play has to be resumed this day. As usual the sports opened with pole leaping, which was won by Musgrove, who cleared 10 feet 1 inch, Southwood being second, jumping 9 feet 10 inches, and Baines third, who cleared 9 feet 8 inches. CORNWALL AND DEVON. The Cornish and Devonshire men tried their strength and skill, according to annual custom, on April 3, at Mr Baum's, Hackney Wick. The following is a return of the play:— John Steer ( Devon) and Trimlett ( Cornwall) first entered the ring, they played time, as also did Steer and Walters ( Devon). Walters stood the ring, and came as the next antagonist of Dawes, who was thrown by the heel. Tooper and Snell then came together, played time, and Joseph Meneer joined Tooper. This was an excellent bout, Meneer throwing his adversary very cleverly by the heel. Blade and Ford ( both Devonians) were the next couple of players, and the former won by the cramp fall. Slade then played against Wilcox, threw him by the toe, and be- came the first standard or double player. J. Meneer and Venner next entered the ring, and the latter was thrown by the heel. Gould and Venner: A capital struggle, Gould winning by an easy fare- hip fall. Gould then contended with Hutchinsof Devon; they played time. Kingdom and Hutchins next wrestled, and also timed. The second standard was Joseph Meneer. John Meneer then joined Kingdom; they played time. John Meneer threw Cox by the heel. Walters was then pitted against Steer, and they played time. Balkwell and Young Snell were the last couple, and they also played time. Slade, Joseph Meneer, and Snell were made standards at the close of the day's proceedings. The sports will be resumed on Monday, April 6. R. Holden ( alias Scout Robin) will wrestle J. Bladen ( alias Boxer) of Bury, at 5 score 151b or catch weight, Lancashire fashion, catch as catch can, for from £ 10 to £ 25 a side ; to come off in a month or six weeks from signing articles at the Copen- hagen Grounds, Newton Heath, near Manchester. Money ready at J. Clough's, Hat and Feather, Hoi lin wood. If not accepted he will agree with Young Schora, Teddy Low, and Frank Robinson to wrestle a sweepstakes and draw for choice, the winner to take all the money, to wrestle in pairs one Saturday and the two win- ners to wrestle for all the money the Saturday after. An answer directed to Holden, Hat and Feather Inn, Hollinwood, will be attended to. GLENVIEW GAEDENS, BURNLEY. — The proprietor will give £ 5 to be wrestled for by novices, under seven score four, who never wrestled before for more than £ 5. Open to all under six score eight. Entrance, 2s each, to be paid to Mr S. Dean, White House, Burnley, or at the grounds, on or before the 27th instant. The wrestling to take place on Saturday, May 2, and to wrestle off on the Saturday following, May 9, The annual sports of Devon and Cornish wrestling will take place at the Island Queen, Hanover- street, Wharf- road, City- road, on Easter Monday and Tuesday. All the principal men in Lon- don have entered to play against men from the two counties. There are several men already arrived; C. Menear, C. Bartley, D. Gould, D. Slade, and several more are expected. Sports to commence at two o'clock. Admission, 6d. THE £ 2,000 MATCH.— HEENAN AND KING. It must not be forgotten that these men meet on Thursday, April 9, to stake £ 50 a side, at Harry Brunton's, George and Dragon, Beech- street, Barbican, when we are glad to hear a large congress of pugilistic notabilities have agreed to attend and give Harry a turn. S. TYLEB AND J. CONNOE.— These men, who were matched at catch weight for £ 10 a side, met on Tuesday, March 31, on the home circuit. Tyler is 21, stands 5ft 8fin, and weighed about 10st21b; Connor, who i3 some two years older, neither being so tall nor so heavy as his antagonist. Both are novices, neither having fought before. From the commencement, although there was nothing like skill or science manifested on the part of either, Tyler took a decided lead. In the fifth round he gained first blood and knock down from a fizzing right- hander on the mouth, and so confident became bis friends that they offered to back him at good odds. There were in the whole thirty- three rapid give and take rounds fought in thirty- six minutes, when the seconds of Connor, seeing he had no chance of victory, refused to let him continue the contest. This was much against the inclination of Connor, as the game fellow himself wished to fight on. The sue cess Tyler has met with in this tourney has considerably enhanced him in the estimation of his friends, and he is looked upon by them as a most promising candidate for future honours. The money is to be given to Tyler, on Monday, April 6, at Mr Head's, Eagle, Brook Green- lane, Hammersmith. CAGGY WILSON AND BOXEE BHAIDLEY.— These Birmingham men, after a move by the police, met on Monday, March 30, at catch weight, for £ 10. Boxer was full a stone the heavier, but Wil- son had the advantage in height and length of reach, and he was made the favourite at 2 to 1. He got the first blood from Boxer's nasal organ in the 5th round, and the knock down in the 7th. Boxer got the lion's share of punishment, and after fighting two hours and five minutes, 96 rounds, Wilson was declared the win- ner, Boxer having struck him foul whilst down. G. Skeldon of Oidbury and G. Hardy of Derby met on Saturday, March 23, at a snug spot near Oldbury, to contend at catch weight for £ 10. A well- contested fight of 15 rounds, in 39 minutes, took place, when the affair was brought to a close by Skeldon striking his man foul, when on the ground. Hardy ( who got the first blood in the first round from the nasal organ, and in the 12th round the knock down blow) was declared the winner. Goss AND MACE.— Another deposit of £ 30 to £ 20 for this im- portant match has been made good, and the affair is beginning to excite a good deal of attention, as in the event of Goss being suc- cessful he will certainly hold himself out as a candidate for the Champion's Belt, of which his adversary ( Mace) now considers himself the defender, although not the actual holder. His chal- lenge to all comers still stands good, and a match can at any time be made by a deposit being left at our office. REGAN AND SULLIVAN.— We have received £ 3 a side, being the final deposit between these lads, who fight on Tuesday, April 7, for £ 10 a side, at 10 stone. They go to scale on Monday, between twelve and two, at Mr Hinchliffe's, Pencutters' Arms, New- cut, where the whereabouts can be known, and where Sullivan is to be seen. Regan will hold his levees at Mr Dear's, Three Mariners, Bermondsey, where also the fixture may be learned. BEOWN AND KELLY.— We received the articles and the first de- posit of £ 1 a side for this match after this portion of our paper had gone to press last week. We have now received altogether £ 10 a side. The men are Bill Brown of Salford and Tom Kelly o Bradford. They are to fight for £ 100 a side on the 21st of July, within 80 miles, and over 60, from each man's home. They are to send £ 5 a side weekly. Lamb of Coventry and Gosmer ( Humphries's Black) of Birming- ham have made their money (£ 10 a side) good for their fight at catch weight to the final stakeholder, T. Cooper, of the Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, Bull Ring, Birmingham. The affair comes off on Tuesday, April 7, half way between home and home. The whereabouts may be known at Cooper's as above, and at Humphries's, American Stares, Needless- alley. Young Gallagher and Young Dove have made a match, and staked £ 1 a side, to fight for £ oO a side, Gollagher to be 8st 81b, and Dove to be catch weight. Gollagher to give Dove £ 5 when £ 20 a side is staked. They meet on Wednesday, April 8, at Mr Lipman's, King of Prussia, Middlesex- street, Whitechapel, to in- crease the stakes down to £ 5 a side, and draw up articles. SWADDY REECE OF BEISTOL AND T. BATE OF BIRMINGHAM. The match to fight at 8st 51b, for £ 15 a side, on Monday, June 1, between these men is going on. They must make a further de- posit on Thursday, April 9, at W. Martin's, Golden Lion, Deritend, Birmingham. HACKETT AND HEEFEEAN.— These lads have signed articles to fight on June 22, for £ 25 a side, at 7st 4lb. They have staked £ 2 10s a side, and make a second deposit of £ 2 a side at G. Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market, on Tuesday next. Boxer Braidley and C. Anderson ( alias Milky) are matched to fight at 8st 121b, for £ 10 a side, in ten weeks from signing articles. They meet on Monday, April 6, to make a further deposit and draw up articles at Mr Rickerby's, Anchor Tavern, Sheep- street. DILLON AND TBAVEBS.— The next deposit of £ 10 a side be- tween these mentis to be staked at Bob Travers's, Sun and Thir- teen Cantons, Castle- street, on Wednesday, April 8. We have received £ 10 a side this week. MOBBIS AND TYSON.— We have to acknowledge £ 2 a side for this match. The next deposit of £ 2 a side is to be made on Wed- nesday, April 8, at the Walmer Castle, Stingo- lane. BALL AND TUENEB.— These lads have again forwarded £ 2 a side. They make a further deposit at Bill Corp's, Sheffield Arms, Hull, on Tuesday, April 7. Mic M'Cabe and Pat Duffy must forward another deposit to the stakeholder, R. Brettle, for their match at catch weight, for £ 10 a side, during the ensuing week. Bob Davies of Birmingham and Mills of Northampton make a further deposit on Monday, April 6, at Marson's, Castle Tavern, Hospital- street, Birmingham. BALDOCK AND GANNON.— These men staked £ 2 10s a side this week, and are to post similar sums on Thursday, April 9, at Jemmy Shaw's, Queen's Head- court, Windmill- street. GODFEEY AND OSTLEB.— These men have come to the scratch with £ 2 a side. The sixth deposit of £ 2 each must be sent to us on Tuesday, April 7. FELLOWS AND M'NULTY.— We last week received £ 2 10s for this match from Dick Fellows, but we have not heard from M'Nulty. WORMOLD AND WOLF.— Another deposit of £ 5 a side is to be made for this match on April 15 at Jack Hicks's, King's Arms, W hitechapel- road. POOTS AND FLETCHEE.— We have again received £ 2 a side for this match. The men must send £ 2 each on April 8. WHITE AND HOLDEN.— These lads have to stake £ 4 each on Tuesday, April 7. STEWART AND TYLEE.— We have again received £ 2 a side for this match, for which each man must again bring £ 2 next week. 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. In answer to Bob Evans's challenge, Jack Haley wishes to say that Evans knows well that Haley cannot bring himself to9st 101b, or perhaps he would not have challenged him. Haley will make a match on the old terms, catch weight, and has left a de- posit to show that he means business. He will meet Evans at the Spotted Dog on Friday, April 10, to draw up articles, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side; Bell's Life to be stakeholder. F. Fisher of Birmingham informs Henley of London that he cannot fight at less than 9st 31b ; if that will suit, a match can be on for £ 50 a side ; or he will fight any man within fifty miles of Birmingham, on the like terms. If a deposit is sent to us and articles to Fisher, at Mr Marson's, Castle Tavern, Upper Hospital- street, Birmingham, a match can be on. Young Smith of Huddersfield, having heard that M. Mills wishes to fight him, has sent a fiver to our office to make a match for £ 25 a side, to be left open for £ 50, to come off in the first week of June, within 60 miles of Huddersfield. BelPs Life to be stake- holder. A match can be made by covering the money down, and calling at Mr W. Richardson's, Flyboat Inn, Aspley, Huddersfield. Young Lead has staked £ 10 to make a match with Drew for £ 50 a side, at 8st, or with Peter Morris on the same terms. Drew says he will not fight for less than £ 100 a side, for which sum a match can be made on Wednesday evening, April 8, at Bob Travers's, Castle- street, Leicester- square. Young Cutler will fight T. James ( Ginger) or any novice in Birmingham at 7st 81b, for £ 10 or £ 15 aside. Money ready at Rook's, Whittington and Cat, Great Brook- street, Birmingham. H. Allen of Birmingham will fight C. Price of Tewkesbury at 9st 121b or catch weight, for £ 25 or £ 30 a side, half way between home and home. If a deposit is sent to us, and articles to Allen, at White's, George and Dragon, Barr- street, St George's, Birming- ham, a match will be made. Mr Richardson, of the Britannia, City- road, has left £ 2 10s to back a lad, at 7st 81b, against Tierney of Birmingham, for £ 50 a side, according to his challenge. He can be on by sending a deposit to us, and articles to Mr Richardson. P. Morris of Birmingham will fight any man breathing at 7st 121b or 8st, but for not less than £ 100 a side. If a deposit is sent to our office and articles to Brettle's, White Lion, Digbeth, Birmingham, a match can be on. Young Hicken of Wolverhampton will fight Young M'Nulty of Birmingham at 8st 6lb, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. By sending a deposit to us and articles to Hicken, at Mr Savage's, Old Boat Inn, Bricklen- street, Wolverhampton, a match can be made. Ryall's ( of Birmingham) challenge to Travers's man not having been accepted for £ 109 a side, he will meet Jemmy Welsh at Griffin's, on Monday, April 13, to draw up articles according to his challenge, if he will cover £ 5 in our hands to bind the match. Young Nash of Darlaston will fight any man in Staffordshire at 7st 31b or 7st 41b, for £ 10 a side, in three months from signing articles. Man and money ready at any time at G. Holden's, Crown and Malt Shovel, New- street, Walsall. PatM'Kew of Birmingham will fight Sam Harris or Mic Foley at 8st, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Morris Roberts's, Leopard Inn, Dale- end. beautiful prizes, & c, won by Old Tiny, Jem, Jacko, & c, & c, viz, goblets, collars, medals, & c, & c, and many of the little beauties from the great Ashburnham Show will be exhibited previous to their departure the next day. The miniature museum of all the old favourites of above thirty years accumulation can be seen at the bar, free to the public generally. Come early on Wednesday, April 8. On this occasion Jemmy" Shaw will have the assistance of several first- rate wrestlers, & c, they having promised their valu- able aid previous to their departure to the provinces, & c. BLUE ANCHOR, ANCHOR- STREET, CHURCH- STEEET, SHOBEDITCH. — In no place of public resort will the best of sporting take place that at the famed Blue Anchor, the home of the real champions. The grand belt of Tom King's will be on view after the presenta- tion, and all anent the great match for £ 2,000 can be learned. Good will be all things for the Easter week. On Wednesday, April 8, a special night of sweet harmony, when Mr Cook will take the chair, faced by Mr Lee, assisted by Messrs H. Hicks and Edwards, and a host of talent. Grand sparring on Satur- days, presided over by George Crockett, scientific and obliging. The first for the ring, the first for harmony, first for ruby, and the very first for all worth knowing. Mr Richardson is jubilant at success, and thanks his friends. JEM MACE'S GEEAT NATIONAL CIECUS.— Now making a grand provincial tour with the largest troupe in the world. Two per- formances each day, two o'clock and seven o'clock. Jem Mace will appear at each representation, and set- to with Jem Dillon. The proprietor will also exhibit his cups and belts, together with the great Windham trophy. Route: Monday, April 6, Bingley; 7th, Burley; 8th Addingham; 9th, 8kipton ; 10th, Grassington; llth, Pately Bridge, Ripon; Bedale, thence into Co Durham. Manager, Mr C. W. Montague. Agent in advance, Mr John M Do well. J. C. HEENAN WITH HOWES'S AMERICAN CIRCUS.— Mr Howes, having made arrangements with the world- renowned American champion, he will make a provincial tour previous to the forth- coming meeting with Tom King, and perform in the following places twice each day:— April 4th, Ramsgate ; 6th, Dover; 7th, Folkestone; 8th, Hythe; 9th, Ashford; 10th, Tenderden ; llth, Hastings; 13th, Eastbourn; 14th, Lewes; 15th, Brighton ; 16th, Steyning; 17th, Horsham; 18th, Dorking, Clapham, New- cross, Rotherhithe, and Camberwell. Heenan will set- to at each per formance. H. Orme, of the Jane 8hore, 103, High- street, Shoreditch, begs to inform his numerous friends and patrons and the public gene- rally, that they may rely upon everything sold at his hostelry being of the first class, and the parlour beisig attended by most of the eastern fancy. A select harmonic meeting every Thursday. On Thursday, April 9, the chair will be taken by Harry Cook, faced by Mr Hicks. Sparring every Saturday and Monday; private nights on Wednesdays. A good inclosed skittle ground, fitted up for the Easter holidays. Books of all sporting matters kept at the bar. Mat Collinson, of the Thatched House Tavern, Duddeston- row, Birmingham, returns thanks for the public patronage he conti- nues to receive, and informs his sporting friends that he has added a saloon for the convenience of gentlemen joining his large room ; also a new roped ring upon a raised stage, which is open for public sparring on Saturday and Monday evenings, under the superintendence of that scientific boxer, Mic M'Cabe. Private lessons at any hour. A first- class bagatelle table, tistiana, & c, to be seen at the bar. Best of wines, spirits, ales, & c. THE RAM INN, SMITHFIELD, BIBMINGHAM.— Mr Nightingale, of the above inn, begs to inform the sporting circle of Birming- ham and the district that all information in reference to matters of sport, whether of the field, the ring, or running, can be ob- tained gratis. His large room is open for public sparring every Saturday evening, and gentlemen can also receive private lessons at any hour by either Dick Fellows, who is matched with M'Nulty for £ 50, or by Bob Davis, who is matched with Mills for £ 20. Foreign wines and home- brewed ales, & c. THE WHITTINGTON AND CAT, GBEAT BROOK- STREET, BIB- MINGHAM. — J. Rook, the landlord of the above house, begs to in- form his friends and patrons that they can have a good supply of sport during the Easter holida3Ts, as his large room is open for public and private sparring, the former on Saturday evenings, conducted by Jack himself, who is anxious to fight any man in the world at lOst 4lb, bar neither country nor colour, for £ 100 or £ 200 a side. His rat pit is also at the service of gentle- men gratis, with a good supply of fresh caught rats. JEM MACE'S, THE OLD KING JOHN, HOLYWELL- LANE, SHOEE- DITCH.— The sparring at this noted house on Mondays and Satur- days is still conducted by Billy Duncan; he has a host of aspi- rants to show good sport, and during the holidays this is the " house of call'' for real things. The iion will set- to on Saturday next, and every Sunday evening the brave Jem Mace gives a call at the " old house at home.'' We are pleased to see that the obliging Billy Duncan is so well supported. Professor Welsh, the D'Orsay of theP. R., host of the Griffin, Church- street, Borough, respectfully informs gentlemen that he is always at their command to instruct in his unrivalled princi- ples, as proved by the continual influx of pupils of high standing in society. The professor returns thanks to his numerous visitors, and begs to announce that his spacious booth will be erected on Epsom Downs, at the spring meeting, on April 16, stored with the best of nature's comforts. At G. Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market, Whitecross- street, public sparring every Monday and Saturday evening, by G. Brown, Tommy Hackett, Young Cocklin, and a host of others. Harmonic meetings continue every Tuesday. On Tuesday, April 7, the chair will be taken by Mike Jennings, faced by Mr J. Regan. Mr T. Drummondwill attend this evening. Provident Society every Wednesday. At Bob Travers's, the Sun and Thirteen Cantons, Castle- street, Leicester- square, or the ancient Clock House, harmonic meetings every Wednesday evening in Bob's spacious room. On Wednes- day, April 8, the chair will be taken by Mr A. Moody, faced by Travel's himself, assisted by a host of talent. Private lessons given by Bob and young Drew from 11 till 5 o'clock, with the strictest privacy. Micker will erect his spacious sparring pavilion at Durham Races on Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, and Cat- terick Bridge on Wednesday, April 8. His two sons, Bill Burton, Young Church, Teddy Travel's, and, last, but not least, the bold Bendigo, who will exhibit his two champion belts, and the whole of his valuable trophies, and the only man in England who has a bond fide champion belt. Morris Roberts, of the Leopard Inn, Dale End, Birmingham, has accumulated an assemblage of wines, spirits, and ales suited in price to all pockets. M. R.' s Midland Counties Gymnastic School of Arms is a perfect triumph of success, the immense building being crowded every Saturday and Monday night. Another glove fight to- night ( 8aturday, April 4), between Patsey M'Kelly and a big- un.— N. B. Admission free. The renowned Jem Ward ( the Mentor of the Ring), at the Six Cans and Crown, Holborn, nearly opposite Chancery- lane. Jem has opened his gallery of paintings, his own productions, to the inspection of which he invites connoisseurs and lovers of the art. VIOLENT ASSAULT AT SUTTON RACES BY PUGILISTS.— Morris Phelan, Joseph Nolan, and Michael Connery surrendered to their bail at Warwick Assizes, last week, on the charge of having, at the parish of Sutton Coldfield, on the 24th of February, 1863, feloniously stolen from the person of Samuel eartwright a sovereign and other moneys.— The Hon Mr Leigh prosecuted; Mr Elers defended the prisoners.— The prosecutor attended Sutton Races on the day of the occurrence, and, whilst there, the prisoner Connery caine up to him and asked him for the money from a bet he alleged he had made with him, and which he said he had won. The prosecutor denied having made the bet, when the other prisoners joined Connery, and insisted upon Mr Cart- wright paying the money Connery had demanded of him. He strenuously denied the whole transaction, when a general melee eusued. Prosecutor, fearing that he should get injured, gave the prisoners a quantity of money, and promised them more at a future time.— The prisoners were found guilty of a com- mon assault, and were sentenced to three calendar months' imprisonment. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. BELL'S LIFE OFFICE, Saturday Night, 12 o'clock. LATEST FROM AMERICA. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. ( Per Australasian). NEW YOBK, MAECH 25, MOBNING. It is reported from Saint Louis that the Federal steamer Diligent, with oneregiment, has succeeded in entering the Yazoo river above Haines Bluff, by passing through Sunflower river. Four iron- clads were to follow. If this report be correct the Federals will be enabled to attack Yazoo City in the rear. It is rumoured that Haines Bluff is evacuated. It is also reported that two of Commodore Farragut's gunboats have reached the lower mouth of the Vicksburg Canal. The present Federal force on the Yazoo river is considered insufficient for the reduction of fort Pemberton. The Federals have cut the levees on the Yazoo river, which it was thought would drown the Confede- rates out. The river is falling at Vicksbui'g, and the fears enter- tained of an overflow of the Federal camping ground have sub sided. There is skirmishing along the whole front of the Federal army, at Murfreesboro'. The Confederates have crossed the Cumberland River, and captured Danville, Kentucky. Five million dollars, in legal tender notes, have been converted into 5: 20 per Cent Bonds, within the last ten days. Considerable movement and many strikes are taking place among the working men for higher wages. A large meeting has been held, and resolutions passed to organise a league of all trade8 for the better security of the rights of labour. The speakers declared their intention to combine against the encroachments of capital. At a meeting of the Mozart Hall Democratic Association, re- solutions were adopted, strongly opposing the war policy of the Government, denouncing loyal leagues, and calling a mass meet- ing of the Democracy. John Yan Buren and James Brady were denounced as recreants of the Democratic party. It was said that there were no war de- mocrats, as any man supporting the war policy of the administra" tion ceased to be a Democrat and became an Abolitionist. Loyalty was declared to be a monarchical derivative not known in Repub . lican dictionaries. NEW YOBK, MAECH 25 ( EVENING). It is officially reported from Washington that Commodore Far- ragut's flagship Hartford alone passed the Port Hudson batteries. The other Federal vessels were driven back. The Hartford was at Warrenton, 12 miles south of Vicksburg. Commodore Farragut's secretary had left to communicate with Commodore Porter, at Vicksburg. It is also officially reported that Commodore Porter's fleet of five iron- clads had passed through Deer Creek, and, doubtless had reached Yazoo river. The burning of the steamer Mississippi is confirmed. The Philadelphia Bulletin publishes a despatch from Fort Pem- berton, saying that the Federal battery at Greenwood was dis- mounted, and the Federals were acting on the defensive. Quinby's Federal division was on the Cold Water river, and was expected to reach Greenwood in two days ta reinforce the Federals at that point. NEW YOBK, MAECH 26, MOBNING. The very latest reports from Cairo state that seven of Commo- dore Farragut's steamers have run the Port Hudson blockade. The Hartford and another vessel were at the canal at Vicksburg, and the remainder at the mouth of the Red River. One gunboat had gone up the Yazoo river above Haines Bluff. LITERATURE AND THE ABTS.— Several notices of new books and magazines., and also notices of Mayall's new portraits of the Prince and Prinoese at Wales, unavoidably stand over. THE GEAND PBESENTATION BELT TO TOM KING.— On Satur- day evening, April 4, one of the most splendid trophies will be handed over to the brave, youthful, and much- respected Tom King, not only for his excellent conduct, but also for the bravery he displayed, and the good character he has ever maintained, more especially among the friends whom he has never deceived. This affair will come off at the Britannia Theatre, Hoxton, when a gathering unprecedented will take place, including the very first of patrons of the P. R., and those who are ever ready to support real merit. The theatre will be fitted up expressly for such an interesting as well as exciting occasion, and it will be a real treat, as the stalwart King has the palm of bravery girded on his manly loins. Palmam qui meruit ferat. Mr W. Richardson will give all information on this most interesting occasion. The good friends of the brave Tom, Messrs C. and W., will be near. It will be necessary to be early to have even a glimpse of so good a sight. The Britannia Theatre, Hoxton, will be crowded on Saturday evening, April 4. SHOCKEE SHIPP.— This poor fellow, who died so suddenly last week, was buried on March 29 at Bow Cemetery, and was followed to the grave by a vast concourse of people. His friends contem- plate raising a monument to him, and the following will receive subscriptions:— Mr Evans, George the Fourth, East India- road; Mr Lewis, Greenwich Pensioner, East India- road; Mr Richardson, Blue Anchor, Church- street; Harry Brunton; Peter Crawley, Queen's Head and French Horn, Bmithfleld; Mr Hudson, Pil- grim, Tucker- street, Bristol; and Mr Bessell, Horse and Jockey, Broad Mead, Bristol. C. Ball and K. Ostler take a joint benefit at the Adelphi Theatre, Leeds, on Easter Monday, April 6, previous to going into strict training. Young J ones, who fought Young Gollagher, takes a benefit at Nat Langham's, the Mitre, St Martin's- lane, on Tuesday, April 7. ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE TO ADVEBTISERS.— In future all advertisements far this department of Bell's 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 gymnastic imple- ments forwarded to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of a remittance. Young Reed can also be heard of at Owen Bwift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. Grand sparring and wrestling exhibitions, galaxy and combina- tions on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday evening, April 4, 6, and 8, and during the holidays, at J emmy Shaw's, far- famed and commodious arena, Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Wind- mill street, Haymarket, under the able management of the youth- ful Jemmy himself, assisted by the Young Champion, William Shaw ; and all the elite of the fancy, too numerous to mention, have faithfully promised to attend. The public sparring, as usual ( established above half a century), carried on with great spirit every Saturday and Monday evening, in a new commodious roped ring, & c, at Jemmy Shaw's, causes great interest; great prepara- tions are made for the dog show and friendly lead on the 12th April. Entrance free, open to all. On this occasion the TROTTING. JACOBS AND BIMONS.— We have now received £ 15 for a match, in which Mr Jacobs bets Mr Simons £ 15 to £ 10 that Young Daisy, the property of Mr Simons, does not trot six miles in half an hour, on the 20th of April. The next deposit of £ 3 to £ 2 is to be made at the Victory, Friars' Mount, Bethnal Green, on the 7th inst. JACKY AND MR HOLT'S BAY HOBSE.— We have received £ 25 a side for a match between Mr Bastien's Jacky and Mr Holt's bay horse to trot three heats, three quarters of a mile each, Jackey to give 100 yards start in each heat. The match is to come off on the Hertford- road, at Ponder's End, on Tuesday, April 7. Head- quarters, the Hope and Anchor, near the eighth milestone. We have received £ 30 to £ 20 for a match between Mr Holt's bay horse and Mr A.' s black mare to trot three miles once within a month. MEXICO. NEW YORK, MABCH 24. The New York journals publish San Francisco despatches, stating that, according to reliable advices from the city of Mexico, dated the 2d, the French were then eleven leagues from Mexico. The Courrier des Etats Unis credits the report, and thinks that General Forey has left Puebla behind him, as General Bazaine is reported to have passed Puebla and taken a strong position at Huamantla, between Puebla and the city of Mexico. 10,000 French soldiers were left before Puebla to hold the garri- son n check. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, MAHCH 25, EVENING, Money easy. Gold 42j per cent premium. Exchange on Lon- don, Bankers' Bills 157. Stocks, prices lower. New York Cen- trals, 1I8 § . Illinois, 90. Erie, 77$. LOSS OF H. M. S. ORPHEUS. Admiralty, 4th April, 1863. The Secretary of the Admiralty begs to enclose herewith a copy of the list of the surviving officers and men of the Orpheus, accord- ing to the telegram received at the Admiralty yesterday, with a list of persons borne on the ship's books, supposed to be referred to in the telegram. Admiralty, Somerset House, April 4, 1863. DEPAETMENT OF THE ACCOUNTANT- GENEEAL OF THE NAVY. — List of officers and men saved from H. M. S. Orpheus, per tele- gram :— Names as stated in Names as they appear on the telegram. ship's books. Mr. Charles Hill... Lieut. Charles Hill. Mr. Yonge {? Pioneer D" D' YonSe> belonging to Mr. Amphlett Mr. E. A. Amphlett, paymaster. C. G. Hunt, Midshipman. B. W. Fielding, midshipman. H. M. Barkly, midshipman. W. Mason, boatswain. John Beer, carpenter. SEAMEN. H. Brown Henry Brown, quartermaster. Bales Probably W. E. Bayliss, painter. Morley John Morley. capt. forecastle i There are two men of the name ( one Josh. J. Wilson W. Wilson, capt. hold, the other Jas. ( Wilson capt. foretop. Finnis John Finnis, captain maintop. Stupple Henry Stupple, boatswain's mate. Oliert Wm. Oliert ( alias Alex. Hills), signalman. Weir Chas. Weir, capt. mast. Kennedy James Kennedy, ditto. Carpenter Robt. Carpenter, cox. cutter. Wm. Johnson Wm. Johnson, capt. mizen top. J. Russell J. J. Russell ( there is a Thos. Russell, A. B.) W. Russell Wm. Russell, ordinary second class. Ward George Ward, A. B. Mayes Wm. Mayes, A. B. Walker Hen. J. Walker, A. B. j jjan S There are two men of this name, John Hall ( ( 1) ordinary, and James, Hall, ordinary Quinton John Quinton, captain foretop. Walsh Edward Walsh, ordinary. Parson James Parsons, ordinary. Horrigan John Horrigan, commodore's servant. Nicholso John Nicholson, carpenters' crew. Brigg Edward Briggs, carpenters' crew. Partbury Henry Portbury, A. B. Doly Patrick Daley, A. B. jrOOD ( Probably Henry Carps, quartermaster; no p ( man of the name of Koop. Taylor * ~ ' FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, MARCH 31. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. Joseph George Eardenaolin, Mincing- lane, wine merchant. BANKRUPTS. Thomas Chamberlain, sen., Gloucester- road, Croydon, builder. John Ellis, Gutter- lane, ( Jheapslde. mantle manufacturer. Benjamin Walton, Panton- street, Haymarket, tailor. John Storr, Mortlake, upholsterer. Chas. Vincent Hall. Westbourne- place, Paddington, ridingmaster. John Edwin Simester, Old Bailey, manager to a corn dealer. Emily Esther Terry, Talbot- road, Bayswater, boarding- house keeper. John Redmond, late of Sun- street, Blshopsgate- street, greengrocer. Wm. Rodwell, Artillery lane, Bishopsgate- street, plumber. Sam. aud Thos. Gunn, City- road and Aldernianbury, smiths. John Huff, stoke- by- Nayland, Suffolk, farmer. Richard William Elliott, River- st, York- rd. plaster of Paris dealer. James Thompson, late of Waterloo- place, Kew. Edward Kimpton, Tabernacle- walk, Finsbury, saddler. Richard Netting, late of City- road, clerk. Thomas Vaughan. Gray's Inn- read. Richard Fowler, late of Melina- place, Westminster- road. John Forster, late of Cable- street, Wellclose- square, butcher. James Camm, late of Upper Manor- street, Chelsea, schoolmaster. Thomas Stephen Curteis, Nelson- square, Park- road, Pcckham. George Mott, Emsworth, Hampshire, licensed brewer. Thomas Attklns, Aldershot. t, draper. John Hollingsworth, Wright's road, Old Ford, Bow, baker. Wm. Corney. Winc- hmore Hill, Edmonton, fruiterer. Mary Sullivan, High- street, Kensington, publican. Samuel Phillips, late of Henley- street, Battersea Park, builder. John Beer, Graves- terrace, Walworth- road, carver. Richard Wyatt, Campden- street, Kenningtou, journeyman baker. Matthew Tragesser, Charles- st, Commercial- rd, foreman to a baker. John Warren, Buriton, Hants, coal merchant. Joseph Bartletr, Forest- row, Dalston, and Dalston- lane, coal agent. Thomas Wm. Gardner, Birmingham, commission agent. Richard Pritcliard, Hereford, builder. Edmund Horatio Burdett, Little Peatlng, Leicestershire, ale dealer. John Bastin, Hanley, Statfordshire, grocer. Alfred Hucknall, Loughborough, attorney. Mary Read and Marianne Humphreys, Bristol, Berlin wool dealers. John Morgan, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, grocer. John Thomas, Mothvey, Carmarthenshire, farmer. Thos. Gibbins Carpenter, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, brick manfetr* Joseph Carver and Edwm Alfred Barber, Wells, upholsterers. John Hawarth Sheard, Batley, Yorkshire, manufacturer. George Green, Alfreton, currier. Richard Jones, Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, innkeeper. James Halliwell, Wigan, grocer. Thomas Allison, Staindross, Durham. Thomas Flewitt, Birmingham, journeyman tool maker. Wm. Beynon, Birmingham, tube raiser. George Biddle, Birmingham, journeyman brush maker. George Barnett. late of Birmingham, provision dealer. John Moss, Garston, Lancashire, shoemaker. John Tebbutt, Rowell, Northamptonshire, stonemason. J. E. Ingle, Brigstock, NorthamDtonshire, journeyman fellmonger. Wm. Kemp Gresswell, threat Grimsby. Joshua Wm. Foord, Brighton, railway clerk. James Day, Luton, grocer. Wm. Watson, West Firie, near Lewes. Joseph Gibbs, Warminster. Nathan Frederick Skinner, Chipping Wycembe, plumber. John Turner, Bridekirk, Cumberland, blacksmith. Thomas Rowlev, Barnsley, bootmaker. Charles Carr, Barnsley, wood turner. Hannah Senior, Briestfleld, near Dewsbury. Samuel Holliday, Batley, Yorkshire, coal proprietor. Charles Knott, Glossop, Derbyshire. Jas. Havenhand, MoxborougU, Derbyshire, sickle manufacturer. E. A. and R. F. Yeomans, Manchester, provision dealers. Wm. Alexander Cutting. Ulceby, Lincolnshire, tlnplate worker. Sarah Vanson, Northbourne, Kent. John Benham, Winchester. Wm. Hill. Oldswinford, brickmaker. Wm. Ciockford, Dorchester, engineer. Win. Onions, sen, Newnham, Gloucestershire, bayonet maker. Peter and Pasquale Gobbi, Leeds. Joseph Hirst, Headingley, near Leeds. Thomas Jones, Eglwysilan, Glamorganshire, journeyman carpenter. Wm. Lowden, Newcastle- upon- Tyne, journeyman coach trimmer. Wm. Youngs, Norwich- road, contractor. Thomas lligginson, Barthomley, Cheshire, shoemaker. John Topham, Nantwich, Cheshire, grocer. Wm. Mainwaring, jun, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire, music dealer. Thomas Longueville Jones, Macclesfield, gunmaker. Abraham Clements, Cleaton, Cumberland, butcher. George Faulkner, Penkridge, Staffordshire, brickmaker. George Dennis, Stickney, Lincolnshire, joiner. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. W. Coverley, jun, Glasgow, glasscutter. J. Simpson, Edinburgh, baker. . r. Strang, Strathaven, coachbuilder. J. Aitken, Glasgow, grocer. I. Nelson, Edinburgh. R. Thorburn, Highlee, Haddington, farmer. E. A. Sinclair, Edinburgh. THE LOSS OF HER MAJESTY'S SHIP ORPHEUS. ADMIRALTY, APEIL 3.— The Secretary of the Admiralty begs to acquaint the Editor that the following intelligence has been received at his office:— SUEZ, APEIL 2.— Her Majesty's ship Orpheus, total wreck on Manakaou Bar, New Zealand, 7th February, 1863, with loss of Commodore Burnett, 22 officers, and 157 men. Nothing saved. List of Survivors: Eight officers and 62 men; Charles Hill ( Lieut), Yonge ( supposed to be Lieut D. D. Longe), Amphlett ( paymaster), Hund ( supposed to be C. G. Hunt ( midshipman), Filding ( supposed to be B. W. Fielding, midshipman), H. M. Barkly ( naval cadet), W. Mason ( boatswain), J. Beer ( carpenter). Further information will be given respecting the names of the surviving seamen, but owing to the incorrect spelling of the tele- gram, it is impossible to give the names with any hope of accu- racy until they have been compared with the records in office. CEYSTAL PALACE.— Return of admissions for six days ending Saturday, April 4 ( including season ticket holders), 52,155. MUEDEE AT CHATHAM.— A most determined murder was per petrated at Chatham at an early hour on Wednesday morning by a gunner attached to the 9th Brigade of Royal Artillery, quar- tered at Chatham Garrison, named Alfred Holden, the victim being his own child, an infant of about a year old. The accused, who together with his wife and child occupied a room in one of the courts adjoining Brompton Barracks, had, for the past few days, displayed a moody, morose disposition, and frequently com. plained of the tyrannical conduct of one of his sergeants. Shortly after getting up on Wednesday morning he sent his wife out to procure some beer, and, during her absence, he took the infant from the bed and cut its throat with a large clasp knife, nearly severing the head from the body. On the return of the wife the lifeless body of the little boy was found in the room, when the ac- cused at once stated that he had murdered him. Dr Weekes was promptly in attendance, but the deceased had been dead for some time. On being conveyed to the barracks the prisoner admitted that he had killed the child, and repeated the same admission on being handed over to the police and lodged in the station- house, adding that his reason for committing the crime was that he might be hung, as he could no longer endure the tyrannical conduct of his sergeant. On Thursday morning the accused was placed before J. J. Marsham and Alderman J. Foord, at the county magistrates' justice- room, Rochester. The prisoner is of commanding stature, and has the appearance of being about 25 years of age. After the charge had been read over to him by Mr Farrell, the clerk, the prisoner remarked that what had been read over was perfectly correct, adding, " I am guilty of the charge." He was then remanded till a future day, to enable the police to complete the evidence against him. The prisoner has been in the service about seven years, and kas hitherto borne a good character. He wears a badge for good conduct, and one of his reasons, he states, for murdering his child was his fear that the malignity of his sergeant would lead him to get his good conduct badge taken away from him. Loss OF LIFE ON THE RIVEB LEA.— On Sunday, at noon, four young men engaged a boat at Oliver's, off the High Hill- ferry, to proceed up the river, engaging young Oliver, the son, to act as coxswain. They proceeded as far as the coke ovens, near the railway bridge, when, from some cause, the boat upset. In- formation was brought to Oliver that his son and one of the men were drowned, and his neighbours proceeded to the spot with the drags, when, after some time, the lifeless body of his son was brought ashore and taken home. In the meantime the four men disappeared. Who they are, or where they went to, is not at present known; but they were seen running along the bank, apparently indifferent as to the fate of their coxswain. THE CASE OF COLONEL WAUGH.— Colonel William Petre Waugh, who was connected with the Eastern Banking Company, is confined in Whitecross- streefc prison. He was captured on a capias on Tuesday, March 24, and taken to a lock- up h use, where he remained until Thursday evening, March 26, and was then removed to prison. The arrest was for £ 300, and imme- diately afterwards a detainer for £ 50,000 was lodged at the suit of the official liquidator of the Great Eastern Banking Company. At present no steps have been taken, and nothing is known of the intentions of Colonel Waugh with respect to his release. It is probable that he may be quartered for some time to come in Whitecross- street prison. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths in the week ending March 29 were 1,594, being still above the average. There were 34 deaths from small- pox, 171 phthisis, 176 bronchitis, 92 pneumonia, & c. The births were 1,085 boys and 1,073 girls— total 2,158. We find Du Barry s health- restoring Revalenta Arabica Food the safest remedy for nervous, bilious, stomachic, and liver com- plaints, distension, constipation, indigestion ( dyspepsia), con- sumption, diarrhoea, all gastric disorders, acidity, heartburn, palpitation, noises in the ears, deafness, irritability, sleeplessness, flatulency, phlegm, hoemorrhoids, coughs, colds, asthma, bron- chitis, dysentery, debility, impurities and poverty of the blood. — Andrew Ure, M. D., F. R. S.; Dr Harvey, Dr Shorland, Dr Campbell, Dr Rud Wurzer. It saves fifty times its cost in other remedies. Packed in tins, lib, 2s 9d; 121b, free of carriage, 22s. Barry Du Barry and Co, 77, Regent- street, London; 26, Place Vendome, Parte; and 12, Rue d l'Empeceur, Brussels. Mr. Hund Mr. Filding Mr. Barkly Mr. Mason Mr. Beer Clus Crierson, R. M. Rolf, R. M. James Taylor, stoker. i William Clews, stoker, run away 14th Sept. < 1862; nothing to show that he returned ( to the ship. Joseph Crouson, drnmmer R. M. No such name ( thereis a R. Roe, priv. R. M.) Betortelp Probably Henry Bentlett, boy 1st class. T ( Cannot be identified, no name resembling • L": elt' 1 this on the books. Bannister jNo such name on the books to Dec. 31, 1862 \ latest returns. Hunt Probably John Higham, A. B. Hudosted Probably Geo. Hurlstone, boy 1st class. Burton Thos. H. Burton, boy 1st class. ( No man of the name ( there are two men Hubert of the name of Herbert, viz., T. Herbert. ( A. B , and W. Herbert, boy 2d class). Ideson John D. Ideson, boy 2d class. Butler No such name on the books to Dec. 31, 1862; the latest returns received. T> v„. m. ( No R. Young ( there is John Young ordi- x oung 1 nary, and Geo. Young, A. B. Palin Wm. Palin, A. B. Geary Thomas Geary, A. B. Fisked Probably William Fisher, A. B. James No man of this name. ( No James Brown, there is an Alfred iJrown Brown, stoker. Snudden Thomas Snudden, A. B. Hubert | Probably one of the Herberts mentioned Caland Probably James Boland, Ordinary. Sparshott William Sparshott, Ordinary 2d class. Wells Noah Wells, Ordinary 2d class. Ankell Alfred Ankelt, Ordinary 2d class. Coehine J. G. Cochrane, Ordinary 2d class. Roberts George Roberts, Ordinary. Quille Probably George Turtle, Ordinary. Sul Probably John G. Seale, Ordinary. Newman Henry Newman, Ordinary 2d class. Pilbrow Probably Alfred Pilbeam. Ordinary. Hahrg Probably Arthur Haggis, Captain Cox. Laryish Probably William Langush, Ordinary. Tilley Arthur S. Tilley, Ordinary. Jordan Joseph Jordan. Graann Probably Henry J. Graham, Ordinary. J. Graam James Graham, Ordinary. V FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, APRIL 3. ADMIRALTY, MARCH 31.— Rear- Admiral of the Blue A. L. Kuper, C. B., to be vice- admiral of the blue, until i urther orders, and whilst employed as commander- in- chief of Her Ma esty's ships and vessels within the limits of the East India Station.— Royal Marine Light Infantry: First Lieut A. II. Ozzard to be quartermaster. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. Charles Wade, Camberwell, Surrey, linen draper. George Scott Chiene, Slieernt ss, Lieut R. A. Walter Henry Baker, Meare, Somerset, draper. BANKRUPTS. Joseph David Benjamin, Stepney- green, general agent. Franz Katsch, Bessborough- gardens, Pimiico, general merchant. Thomas Morris Swiit, Woodford, Essex, commercial clerk. John Richard Brownlow, Bread- street- hill, packer and presser. John Cooper, Southampton street, Pentonville, corn and coal dealer. Alfred R. Welham, Nelson- square, Blackfriars- road, merchant's clerk. Lucien Lewis, Nichol's- square, Hackney- road, general merchant. James T. Thomas, Gloucester- gr-. ve West, Old Brompton, gentleman. Edward S. James, Avenue- road, New- road, Hammersmith, gentleman, William Bilby, Lesness Heath, Belvedere, Kent, hairdresser, Joshua Turton, Uxbridge, ex- police- constable. Samuel Comber, Worthing, Sussex, livery stable keeper. Samuel Tuckwell, Edmonton, music seller. Thomas Chipperfieid, Rutland- street, Stepney general dealer Wilhelm Kohrs, Wellclose- square, publican. James illingworth Epping- place, Mile End, baker. Charles Hammond Borer, Brook- street, Ratcliffe, grocer. James Pudney, Great Coggesliall, Essex, journeyman blacksmith. Nathaniel Henry Braham, ntanley- street, Pimiico, artist. Charles Sidney Hanson, Wolverhampton, doctor. James Wright, Shrewsbury, draper. Abraham Crane, vYilden, Worcestershire, licensed victualler Joseph Billinge, Burslem, Staffordshire, boot and shoe maker. George Kitching, Wells, farmer. C. J • Sharood, Birchmore- pl, Cardingtoii- st, IIampstead- rd, attorney's elk.. Mary Fairhall, Beckley, Sussex. R. Cu'. len, Providence- place, Shepherd's Bush, coal merchant. Thomas Durant, Irwin-> treet, attorney- at- law. James Simpson, Nottingham- place, Charlotte- street, Whitechapel. C. 11. Baumgarten, Critchill- place, Hoxton, merchant. W. Wensley, jun, Priiice's- square, St George's- in- the- East. W. D. Ruck, Duke- street, London Bridge, provision agent. H. T. liyde, Burlington Villas, Paddington, commission agent. Frederick Clement, Park- road, Clapham, butcher. John Marsh, Banstead Downs, sub- contractor. J. D » vid60n, lvlvidere- road, Lambeth, baker. Kobert Brown, New Woriley. Leeds, builder. - . .. 1.> 1 ii us. Earn;. Cheshire, farmer. Thomas Owen, Liverpool, licensed v ictualler. Jonn Edmondson, Preston, oil and tallow merchant. Thomas Smith, Manchester, plumber and glazier. R. Rostron, M. M. Rooker, and 1'. Dutton, Manchester, merchants. James llurst, Church Stile, Lancashire, coal dealer. Alexander T. Cottrell. Norton, Durham, forge master. Henry Bell, West Hartlepool, Durham, grocer. Joseph Webster Corsbie, Lowestoft, accountant. John Uden Dale, Lowestoft, smack master and owner. John King. Dean Farm. Horley, Surrey. David Robinson, Ludgate- hill, Birmingham. Robert Arnold, Newark- upon- Trent, cabinet maker. Samuel Ward, Nottingham, hosier. Richard Sj- ndercombe Bryan, East Worlington, Devonshire, clerk. Isaiah French, Taunton, Somersetshire, tailor. John Walker. York. John Jeffery, Halifax. Henry Fawcett, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, timber merchant. William Bruton Neave, Besthorpe, Norfolk, miller. Joseph Simpson Hannam, Thruscross, Otley, West Yorkshire, farmer, John Woodcock, Rotherham, Yorkshire, fishmonger. David Thomas, Liverpool, mate. John Johnson, South Shields, engineman. John Brooke, Marsden, Yorkshire, miller. Edward Roberts, Hudderstield, traveller. William Bargent Basing, Southampton, butcher. William S. Sanders, Basingstoke, miller's assistant. Joseph Horsley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, tailor. William B. Fowler. Dufiield, Derbyshire, coal and lime merchant. Edward Holden, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, saddler and harness maker. Francis Burton, Willlton, Somersetshire, cordwainer. Benjamin J. Drury, Selsey, Sussex, clerk in holy orders. Henry Winn, Linc » ln, furniture broker. Dent Hodgson, Darlington, Durham, wheelwright. Samuel Brown, Buglawton, Cheshire, journeyman stonemason. William Henry Slocombe, Plymouth, shopkeeper. James Salmon, New Headington, Oxfordshire, printer. William H. Andrews, High- street, Oxford, butcher. John Eaton, Stretford, Lancashire. Thomas Dishley, Nevvcastie- under- Lyme, licensed victualler. Ann White, Ledbury, Here ordshire. George Davis, Bishampton, Worcestershire, carpenter. John Hill, Leadington, Dymock, Gloucestershire. Samuel Siddall, Leeds, journeyman joiner. Gilbert Burton Handson, Winteringham, Lincolnshire, butcher, Charles Pope, Newport, Monmouthshire, wheelwright. Richard Smith, Old Weston, Huntingdonshire, pig dealer. John Scurr, Workington, Cumberland, saddler. James Fisher, Newbury, Berkshire, smith. George Gower, Perryfields, Maidstone, musician. John Upton, Whitwick, Leicestershire, jobbing farm labourer. Frederick Handsley, Boston, Lincolnshire, potato dealer. George Broadhead, Grenoside, Yorkshire, stone merchant. William Hole, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. John Dennant, JLester Gate, Nottingham, chemist. Thomas Thompson, jun, Nottingham, painter. George Evans, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, schoolmaster. Job Roberts, Burtiham, Buckinghamshire, beerhouse keeper. George Harris, Epworth, Lincolnshire, blacksmith. Thomas Morritt, Epworth, Lincolnshire, innkeeper. Joseph Fisher, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, umbrella maker. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. John Reid, Govan, near Glasgow, coal merchant. David Baillie, Dundee, grocer. Mungo Thorburn, Nether Bowerhouse, Berwick, farmer. John Anderson, Gallowgate, Aberdeenshire, baker. CITY INTELLIGENCE. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS- Beyond the usual extra demand experienced on account of a heavy settlement in foreign bonds and railway shares at the Stock Exchange, and the preparations for the mercantile securities due on the 4th of the month, there has been no variation in the general appearance of the Money Market. The minimum of the Bank of England remains at 4 per cent, and 3f, 4 per cent are the quota- tions asked in discount circles for the negotiation of the best com- mercial bills. Since the introduction of the Confederate Loan in- formation has been received of the contemplated raising of £ 6,000,000 in a Six per Cent Loan for Turkey, but this will be brought out in Paris under the auspices of the Credit Mobilier and the Imperial Bank of Turkey. It is not improb- able that various new schemes will be introduced after the holidays, but in the mean time a disposition has been evinced to restrict rather than to extend operations of any kind. The bullion at the Bank of England has continued to in- crease, owing to the large receipts from Amer'ca, Australia, and the West Indies, which, after allowing for all export demands, leave a balance for transmission into the vaults of that establish- ment. The foreign and colonial produce markets have continued quiet, with a steady inquiry for all the principal articles. The Funds have recently tended upwards, although very little busi- ness has been transacted in them, attention being almost exclu- sively directed to Turkish Consolides, Greek Bonds, and Spanish Passive, all of which have considerably advanced. Consols closed on Thursday afternoon at 92$ J for transfer and the 8th inst, and at 92| | for the May account. In the Foreign Stock Market the operations during the week were again extensive, particularly in some of the more speculative stocks. Greek Bonds were improved about 4 per cent, Spanish Passive Bonds 2 per cent, the Egyptian Loan 1 to 1J per cent, Old Turkish Six per Cents about the Loan of 1858 J, the Loan of 1862 j, and the Consolides f per cent. SATURDAY EVENING. The Funds to- day were inactive, and towards the close a de- cline , of g per cent| took place, Consols being quoted 92 § for money and the 8tli inst, and 92f to 92J for the May settlement. In the Foreign Market Greek Bonds improved to 28$ f, while the Confederate Loan declined to 3 to 2 dis. Turkish Bonds were steady, the Old Six per Cents closing at 90| 91, the Loan of 1858 at 68 to 68J, the Loan of 1862 at 69| f, and the Consolides rose to 49 to 49|. Railway, Joint Stock Bank, and Miscellaneous shares were j withoDt material variation. THE MARKETS, CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- WBPNESDAY. With the exception of a little rain oil Monday, the weather has been most delightful, the suu being warm during the day, but the nighta Irosty. Nothing could be better for agricultural operations, which are being carried on under circumstances not only advantageous to far- mers, but to the country general ly. Within the last few weeks vegeta- tion has made considerable progress, the autumn- sown Wheat looking forward and very healthy, and the fields are beginning to wear their verdant livery, so that, with nothing to mar what at present looks so promising, most assuredly the husbandman will bountifully reap the golden fruits of his labour. The supply of home- grown Wheat and all other articles at Mark- lane this week has been shorter than usual: but the imports from foreign ports have been up to an average. The Wheat trade showed no signs of rallying on Wednesday, the little done being at Monday's decline at Is per qr. Fiour was in the same duil state, at nominal prices. Bariey slow sale, prices weak. The Oat trade steady at former rates. Beans and Peas neglected, with prices tending down- wards. On account of Good Friday no business done on that dav.— Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, old white, 49s to 53s; ditto, new, 46s to SOs; ditto, old red, 49s to 51s; ditto, new, 4 » s to 49s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, 40s to 50a. Barley— Malting, 23s to 37s; Chevalier, 34s to 40a ; distilling, 30s. to 34a, grinding, 26s to 28s. Oats— English, feed, 19s to 22a; ditto, potato, 23s to 2fis; Scotch feed, new, 20s to 23s; ditto, oid, - s to — s ; ditto, potat. , 24s to 26s; Irish feed, white, 16s to 23s; ditto, black, 16s to 21s. Malt— Esaax, Norfolk, and Suffolk, new, 60a to 68a; ditto, old, — s to — s; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 60s to 68s ; brown, 50a to 57s Beans— Mazagan, 29s to 31s; tick, 29s to 31s; harrow, 31s to 35a ; pigeon, 37s to 43s. Peas— White boilers, 36a to 38a ; maple, S8a to 40a ; grey, 34a to 35s. Fl ® ur— Tewn- made, per sack, 3801b, 40s to 478; ditto, country, 31a to 33s ; ditto, household, 35s to 37s; Norfolk and Suffolk, 30a to 32s. FOEEION.— Wheat- Dant- zic, mixed qualities, 51a to 55a; ditto, extra fine, 67s to 62a; Konigs- berg, 50s to 54s: Rostock, 50a to 53a: ditto, line, 54s to 55s ; American, white, 50s to 54a : ditto, red, 47s to 49a ; Pomeranian, & c, 49s to 52s; Slleaian, red, 48s to 52a; ditto, whi te, 50a to 53s; Danish and Holstetn, — s to — s; Russian, hard, 40s to 42s; Petersburg and Riga, 41s to 49s. Barley— Grinding, 21s to 25s; distilling, 28a to 33a. Oats— Dutch, Poland and brew, 17a to 23s ; feed, 15a to 20a; ditto, feed, — s to — s ; Danish & Swedish, feed, I7s to 22s; St Petersburg, 20s to 23s, Russian, — a to — s. Beans— Freisland and Holstein, 33s to 36s : Konigsberg, 303 to 35s; Egyptian, 30s to 32a. Peas— Feeding, 35s to 88s; flue boilers. 36s to 38s. Indian Corn— White, 30a to 33s ; yellow, 29s to 31s. Flour- French, per sack, 38s to 42a-. Spanish. 388 to 43a. American, per bar- rel 22s to 27s. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.— The supply of Beasts at to- day's market was moderate, and the demand for all breeds were in heavy request at barely Monday's rates. The number of Sheep was quite equal to the trade, which was in a sluggish state, and Monday's prices with difficulty realised. This being considered the commencement of the Lamb season, the supply was not over large. The demand was tolerably good, and the best Downs made 8s per stone. Calves were in steady request at Monday's decline of 2d per 81b. Pigs were a heavy trade, at declining prices. Milch Cows dull at late rates. Beel— Inferior coarse Beasts, 3a 2d to 3a 4d; second quality, 3s 6J Jo 3s lOdj prime large Oxen, 4s Od 4s4d; prime Scots 4s 6d to 4a 8d. Sheop— Inferior coarse Sheep, 3a 2d to 3a 8d; second quality, 3s lOd to 4s Od; prime coaraewoolled, 4a8dto5s2d; prime South Down 5b 61 to 5s 8d. Calves— Large coarae Calves, 4B Od to 4s 8d; prime small, 4s 10rt to 5s 2d. Pork— Large Hogs, 3s Od to 4a 24; neat small porkers. 4? 4d to 4s 8d. Suckling Calvea, 10a to 20seach; quarter old store Pigs. 20s to 28s ditto. Lambs, 6a 8d to 8s Od. Head of Cattle on sale— Beas s 780, Cows 132, Sheep 9,750, Calves 140, Pigs 270, Foreign— Beasts, 180, Sheep 800, Calves 110. 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 direct from the author's residence, 8, Burton- crescent, London, W. C. Post free, for two stamps, ILL HEALTH— ITS CAUSES— WHY AEE YOU AILING ? The True Cause clearly pointed out ( treating o « i all Diseases), and the Means of Cure. Presented gratis to sufferers. Address, H. Goldsmith, publisher, 12, Durham- place, Campden Hill, Kensington. " The true beacon to health and happiness ; should be read by all."— Sun. 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