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tottett tit [ GRATIS.] SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 1863. ANGLING. SPRING FISHING. " When the sun Shakes from his noonday throne the scattering clouds, E'en shooting listless languor through the deeps, Then seek the bank where flowing alders grow. Where scattered wild the lily of the brook Its balmy essence breathes; and where the cowslips hang The dewy head, where purple violets lurk, And all the lowly children of the shade ; Or lie reclined beneath yon spreading ash Hung o'er the steep, or whence, borne on liquid wing, The sounding culver shoots." To many such " fishermen's haunts" will thousands rush during the Easter holidays. Many an anxious angler, too much tied to the cities by professional work to be able at all times to • ommand a day by the river side, will now throw aside business and care, and breathe the life- invigorating air of our lovely vales; many who care little for angling will make angling an excuse for a few idle days, and " lie reclining beneath yon spreading ash,'' listlessly toying with primrose and cowslip, or, perchance, if he be so fortunate as to be accompanied in his rural wanderings by seme bright- eyed syren, whom he has lured to the woody banks, with the shameful deception of teaching her " how to throw a fly," the hours will speed rapidly, and little will he think of redeeming his promise; but, oft' the " biter is bitten.' 1 Arrogant and vain of his city conquests, he fancies the simple- minded country lasses will fall down and worship at his bidding; " But let the aspiring youth Of the smooth glance beware; for ' tis too late When on his heart the torrent ef softness pours." Grave statesmen, who a few days past were arguing political questions involving the fate of nations, will for the time cast away the cares of State, and with pliant rod in hand seek the capture of the little speckled trout with as much ardour as their younger rivals. " Our universities will pour forth their " army of martyrs," who will most religiously flog the tor- mented waters. The present season is, in fact, the very gala of angling. Hunting is, or ought to be, in all highly- cultivated districts at an end ; some most ardent lovers of the " noble sport" will linger at the cover's side unable to tear themselves from the soul- cheering crash of their merry hounds ; but there is a season for all things, and the foxhunter will best con- sult his own interest and his prospective sport if he at once resigns himself to his unhappy fate, and save his well- worked horse's legs and " poor feet." One week's work over the hard ground at this season will do more injury than months when the ground is soft. The vixens, too, ask your forbearance, and promise future sport, if you will not for humanity's sake spare them. The far- mer, too— good sportsman though he is— has made his fields like well- kept gardens ; his hedges mended, and all looks trim and neat. He is too good a sportsman to complain, but he cannot forbear a momentary anger when he sees a thoughtless troop of would- be sportsmen tear up his land, and leave deep traces of their recklessness. I always fancy that there are certain sounds and scents wafted on the breezes each season which recall our sympathies for certain sports. With the bleat of the lambs, the " cawing" of the rookery, the love song of the thrush— the scent of the primrose, cowslip, and violet— our minds revert to pleasant vales and rippling streams, where the " Bright trout are leaping in search of their prey." With the cool and bracing air of autumn the scent of the falling foliage reminds us of the sports of the stubbs and covers ; and who has not felt all his fox hunting ardour renewed as the season advances, when he walks out some bright morning, and the air is filled with that unmistakable fragrance to us all as a " foxhunting morning." With April a change comes o'er the spirit of the sportsman's dream. " The primrose is blooming in many a dell, And the bud's on the boughs and the bonny birch tree; And we still find the pastimes we hallow so well, Though the foxhounds no longer in rivalry flee." April and May are the best fly- fishing months we have, particu- larly on rivers where the mayfly rises strong, for after once trout have glutted themselves on the luscious green drake they become fastidious, and disdain all coarser food for weeks, feeding chiefly early in the morning and late at eve. I have received se- veral letters from angling friends, requesting information as to the rivers where they can obtain good salmon and trout fishing at a moderate charge. We are told that " none but the brave de- serve the fair," and we may also sing " none but the rich deserve the fish," for it is now only those who can afford to pay well for really good salmon or trout fishing who can command the sport. Well stocked rivers are more valuable than good land, and there are numbers of rich men who bid up waters to such fabulous prices that men with small incomes have little chance of com- peting with them. But there are still many rivers where an angler can obtain a fair amount of sport at a moderate expense. Wales is, I think, the most open ground at present, and an angler cannot do better than visit its rivers. He can hardly go astray if in search of trout, for nearly all the streams hold plenty of fish. They are small in comparison to many of our English rivers, but more abundant. One thing I must tell the tourist angler. He must not expect to take these little Welsh Trouties without some display of skill, for they are from their earliest youth well accustomed to a bunch of feathers, and I do not think there is a pound trout in the Princi- palities that has not had many a tussle for his life on the line of some piscatorial monster. I have known many anglers go down into Wales with the expectation of being able to fill their baskets with small trout without the least trouble, and when they find they do not succeed as easily as they expect, swear there are no fish in the river, pack up their tackle, and go off dis- gusted ; but depend on it there are plenty of fish in most of the Welsh streams, and they may be taken by fine fishing and perse- verance. Ireland is the next most open spot, and many of the lakes and rivers are full of trout of large size. The canny Scot is too fond of lucre to grant much privilege without a return, and English rivers are nearly all in the hands of large landed pro- prietors, or taken up by clubs, so that unless a man has money or friends who will grant him permission to fish he has but a poor chance— Ireland or Wales, therefore, I should recommend to those who cannot afford to pay highly for their amusement. Amongst the best rivers in South Wales where angling can be procured are the Wye, where you find salmon, trout, grayling, pike, perch, chub, and the smaller fish; the Usk, salmon and trout chiefly; the Tivy, salmon and trout; the Towy, salmon, sewin, and trout. The best lake fishing in South Wales is in the Tivy pools between the Devil's Bridge and Tragarvon. Trout are in great abundance, and of very good size. Llangors Lake, near Brecon, is full of very large pike and perch, but these fish are now out of season. In North Wales the best rivers are the Conway, where there are salmon and trout; the Dovey, salmon, sewin, and trout; Carnar- von, salmon and trout. The lakes in North Wales are more abun- dant than in the South. About the best are Lyn Ogwen— the trout in this lake " are larger than usual in Wales ; Coran Lake, good trout; the Glaslyn, Bedgellert, is good water, holding salmon and trout. All these waters are easily reached by rail or coach, and you will find good accommodation, with reasonable charges. I will now give a few of the Irish waters where fishing may be procured. In Ireland you must take out a license to fish with the rod, for which you pay 10s. I wonder our sharp Chancellor of the Exchequer has not discovered that he would add a few riunds to the chest by putting the same tax on English anglers. don't believe he will be long blind to the fact. In Ballina you pay £ 1 for your license to fish, and the same in Ballyshannon. This license is confined to the salmon fisher. The Shannon is one of the finest rivers in the world; it is what is called a " heavy river"— that is, the water is broad and deep, and very large flies are used ; the fish run to good size, and altogether it is a glerious river. In the Shannon you will find salmon, trout, pike, perch, and many other fish, such as large bream, roach, and all the coarser fis'h. About the best station on the Shannon is Killaloe, which place can be reached by rail and steamers from any part of England. Flies for the Shannon can be bought at Killaloe, or any of the towns on the banks of rivers, and on the rivers there are many towns where the angler can get accommodation and fishing. Ballina has a great reputa- tion as an excellent fishing quarter, and so it is. You may get excellent sport, fishing from Ballina ; there are numbers of lakes near which hold very large trout, and some of them salmon. There are great quantities of very large pike in these lakes, with perch, and the various coarser fish. The fish taken at Ballina are almost all grilse, or young salmon, which run from three to eight pounds. Ballina is easily reached from Dublin by rail and coach. There is fine fishing in the Blackwater— salmon and trout— but I believe it is not open to strangers. I have not my- self visited the Blackwater for years, but I understand leave may be procured. Fermoy is a good place to put up, on the river, and can be reached easily from Cork. It is an early river— March and April for salmon, and June and August for grilse. The Lee and Bandon are both within reach of Cork, and in it both salmon and trout will be found. It is seldom a fair angler is refused leave to fish on Irish waters, and I must say that in no part of the world will a stranger meet with more kindness and hospi- tality than amongst the Irish people. A gentleman may fish almost every water in Ireland, save those preserved by clubs ; but a " snob" will soon find himself cut short of his sport. It is often difficult in England or Scotland to find a person to accom- pany you on a fishing or shooting expedition, and carry your game, & c, & c. In Ireland, the difficulty often is to prevent some half- dozen kind- hearted, sport- loving fellows from following you, and carrying everything belonging to you— even yourself, if you are done up ! A kind word goes further with these men than bright silver, though, poor boys, they well know the value and want of money. The Lakes of Killarney have long been noted. Poets have sung their praises, and ro- mantic tourists run mad on the subject of their beautiful scenery. The angler will find salmon and trout in these lakes; but he must " cross line" out of boats, to be at all successful, for the lakes are netted day and night, so that the rod has but little chance. Ballinahinch : salmon, sea, river, and lake trout. This is about the best rod fishing in Ire- land, so far as my experience goes. It is to be reached from Galway. About July and August is the best time for the sea trout, which give splendid sport. There are many other rivers and lakes in Ireland which may be fished, and, as I have said, proprietors seldom refuse the fair angler leave, if permission is asked in a proper manner. If people will poach, and intrude without per- mission, as many do, they cannot expect courtesy in return. I have now shown that fishing may still be procured at a moderate rate, but in none of these waters can you expect to get such sport as you read of in some of the highly- preserved rivers, where the water is kept for the use of one or two rods ; but you will get a fair amount of sport if you work for it; you will have plenty of rivals, and jealous ones, skilful and persevering; and to hold your fround with them you must use your head as well as your limbs. ut is not this exciting ? and what is sport but excitement ? For my own part I love a bit of rivalry ; I like to fish an open river, where I meet my sporting friends, and though few fish are killed, when you do kill a fish some credit is due to your skill. There is the merry chaff, and the jolly pipe. In fact, there is something free and easy on an open river that is very jolly. And let me tell those anglers who covet the great sport they read of— gome ten or a dozen salmon per day, weighing from 12 to 30 pounds each, or trout from 5 to 10 pounds— if they owned waters where such fishing was to be found, do they suppose they would long enjoy what they so much covet ? No ; after the first few weeks of excitement their love for the sport would be gone. When they found each day that they went to the river they could take without any trouble any quantity of large fish, their appetite for the sport would be gone, and all excitement lost. What is it that makes any sport exciting ? Why the difficulty of procuring it, and uncertainty of success ; but if you can make a certainty of taking your game all excitement is lost. Man is ever yearning lor that which is farthest from his reach ; let him only gain full possession, and the object, for which he perhaps has risked his life and fame, is very shortly all but valueless, and he seeks some other excitement. Let net then the angler covet the possession of waters where he can make fishing a certainty. His love for sport would soon be cloyed. Let him be content to use his skill on waters moderately stocked, where fish to be caught must be " fished for;" one fish taken in these waters will be " sweeter" than fifty taken in the waters where you may pull the inno- cents out by dozens witho^ " J. y bait on your hook. I have fished lakes in Canada on which an artificial fly was never before thrown, and have taken trout as fast as I could cast my line, with a hook bound round withapisrao* ? sd worsted, with- out a particle of tinsel or feather, a-. d r. an when the worsted was all but worn off, still the tioui daahecl at the all but bare hook. There was no sport in taking the? 3 Ssh, and 3 only killed what we required in the camp. Borne years 330 a friend of mine, who was a most ardent fisherman, rme- spe- tedly came in possession of a very large estate, through which ran one of til © finest rivers in Britain. When he was a poor man ho would - walk any distance for the chance of a good day's fishing, and lis highest ambition was to be able to rent a salmon river. I went io visit lum, and as the river was full of salmon I - crct^ ed we should go down with our rods and kill a fish or two, bu: I found all Ms ardour for fishing gone. He cared not a rash for the sport, and would hardly take the trouble to walk down to the newest poola and take suffi- cient fish for the house, or as wsw^ and indeed [ GRATIS.] at last he took to nettingto save himself that trouble. He told me that for the first three or four seasons after the property came to him, he fished oontinually and killed great quantities of fish, but at last he lost all excitement; the fish were so numerous that his taking fish was a certainty, and he soon became cloyed with what was no longer sport. I did not get very great sport in this once magnificent water, and I told my friend that I suspected that the river was netted by poachers. This the keeper indig- nantly denied, as he said he watched the river nightly. There was a noted poacherin the market townnot far off, nicknamed" Slinky Bill." I had often seen the man fishing on the common water, which ran near the town, and I took an opportunity of speaking to him. One day, rod in hand, I sauntered down to the common water, and seeing Slinky Bill, as usual fishing, I asked him if he had any fish to sell, as I could not kill any, and wanted a fine basket of trout, or a salmon or two, to send away as presents. Slinky said he had not any, " but where was I staying ?" " At the George Hotel," I said. " Well then, sir, I will bring you a basket of trouts, and perhaps a salmon, to- morrow morning." I was at the George in the morning, and up came Slinky with a splendid lot of trout, and three fresh salmon. I looked in their mouths, not one was pricked, but there were unmistakable marks of the net on the salmon. Slinky smiled, and I asked him quietly where he took the fish. " Oh then, sir, as ye'r a stran- ger, I don't care telling yer I got the lot last night in Squire ' s water." I asked Slinky if it was not rather dangerous work. " Lord, no sir, but it's rare good fun.'* I then proposed that Slinky should net the river the next night, and that I would accompany him and see the sport. As first the man refused, but the sight of a bit of gold soon changed his mind, and it was agreed I should meet Slinky the next night. I told my friend the appoint- ment I had made, and he determined to accompany me to see if the keepers were on the look- out, and in case they were to be near so as to prevent anything disagreeable to me. We found Slinky with his nets all ready, and soon commenced operations, and my friend entered into the fun with great glee, declaring it the best sport he had had for many a day, and working away under the directions of Slinky, poaching his own water! At last Slinky commenced rowing us for a couple of bunglers, and R burst into a roar of laughter, upon which Slinky threatened to break his head if he made such a row, " as Squire E would most certainly have the lot on the ' Mill' if he was not quiet." We made a good night's work, and I bought all the fish of Slinky. Next morning R had the fish brought into the library, and sent for the keeper. " Where were you last night, Watkins?" " Down by the river watching, Sir." " Oh, you was on the watch; did you see anybody netting?" " No, sir." R removed the cloth, and showed the keeper the fish we had taken, and of course he was discharged. Slinky was sent for and he appeared, looKing very much down in the mouth. When he saw the fish, and when he saw me with Squire R he at once supposed that all had been found out, and the Squire would send us both to " quod." He looked at me and said, " I knowed how it would be when that darned fool you had with you laughed out like the roar of a bull last night." Squire R could not contain himself any longer, but roared again his pe- culiar jolly laugh. Poor Slinky looked bewildered, but when R offered him the vacant berth of river keeper, he went slap on his knees, and thanked the Squire for making an honest man of him, and there never was a better or more honest servant than Slinky Bill; he is keeper at to this very day. R has often told me he never enjoyed a bit of fishing more in his life than when he poached his own water. There is not any change in the flies for trout- fishing since the last list I gave. Of course no one will now take grayling or pike. Salmon will run up even the later rivers if there should be good floods. In the early rivers the files used should be smaller than in the early spring. " The size of salmon flies, however, must always be governed by the water. Should th « waters be high and dark larger flies will be required, and dark flies will show more in dark water than light coloured flies. There is no fly which shows more in dark heavy water than a black fly. I will in my next show how easily a salmon fly may be tied even by the tyro. Wishing all anglers good sport, and that " the best man may have the best basket."— Yours, & c, FIN. DESTRUCTION OF YOUNG SALMON IN THE WYE.— Mr Editor: When such praiseworthy efforts are being made to stock our rivers with salmon by artificial breeding, it is much to be regretted that shortsighted ignorance and selfishness should be permitted to destroy the young fish prematurely. This morning a man brought to my house a basket full of young salmon, varying in size from three to six inches; very few were six inches long. They were offered for sale at one shilling a score. When reproved for taking the fish so small he answered that he had not been poaching, but had caught the fish in the part of the river which is not preserved, where every one has a right to fish.— Yours, & c, RUSTICUS.— King's Caple, near Ross, Herefordshire. WHOLESALE DESTRUCTION OF SALMON IN SOUTH WALES.— We have received the following from a correspondent:— Mr Editor: For many years past I have been in the habit of spending a few days on the banks of the river Tify, between Tregaron and the source of that noblest of Welsh rivers for the purpose of fishing. Fancy my disgust on arriving at Tregaron the other day to find that some of the newly opened lead mines, either belonging to the Crown, Lord Lisburne, or Col Powell, M. P. for the county, have entirely destroyed this once celebrated salmsn river ! From Tre- garon to Strata Florida was within a very short time the regular spawning bed for all the salmon in the river; now they only run up to die from poison, and are picked up by dozens dead. What were the Fishery Commissioners at who were lately sent down from London to visit this locality ? Could the hospitality of the " Celtic swells" of the neighbourhood have caused them to over- look the flagrant state of the river Meurig, which not only poisons the fish, but also the cattle and poultry for miles after its con- fluence with the Tify ?— Yours, & c, AN ANGLER. SALMON FISHING.— The salmon fishing on all the rivers of Perthshire has, upon the whole, been good since the season opened. At the Killin end of Loch Tay especially good sport has been enjoyed during the last two weeks, and a large number of fine salmon, weighing from 201b to 301b each, have been killed. On all the upper waters of the river Tay anglers have generally been more or less successful, but the stormy weather which has prevailed during the past few days has in a great measure put a stop to angling. On the Tummel, Garry, and Earn the captures have been unusually numerous for the period of the year, and the fish generally are large in size and in fine condition. Owing to the severity of the drought during the past ten days several of the rivers are in bad condition, but anglers are looking forward to a good fishing season after a flood, and with milder weather, as all the rivers are pretty well stocked with fish.— Scotsman. BURY AN& LINU ASSOCIATION.— About thirty of the members and their friends dined together at the house of Mr J. Grimshaw, Bricklayers'Arms, Edward- street, on Monday evening, March 80. The duties of chairman were ably discharged by Mr Mallett. Several appropriate songs and toast « were given, and a very plea- sant evening was spent. The dinner, which was of the choicest description, did great credit to the worthy host. This association has been established for upwards of four years, and the reservoir connected with the association is well stocked with fish, so that the members fully anticipate good sport during the present season. CHESS. CHESS PROBLEM. No. 401. BLACK. • n • § § 1 • m • i UK fjg § Hi i m Hi HP Jit AMi § § § ! § j gg § m § m H mk mk § § § 11 J 11 J § Hi mp Mi 11 ill WHITE. White to play, and mate in three moves. SOLUTIONS OF PROBLEMS. SOLUTION OF No. 390. ( li he answer with B Q 4, vou play | K from Q B 4 to K Kt 4. If in- 1. KXQKP < stead BXB, you take KR P+, I and mate next move. Lastlv, { BXK 2. BQR B K B( best) 3. It K Kt 8+ KXR 4. B mates. Game between Holdheim and Dusterloh, in Berlin C b, . lun last. Holdheim. Dusterloh. 1. KP2 KP2 2. KBP2 Q P 2 3. KPXP PK5 4. BQB4 KBP2 5. Q Kt B 3 K Kt B 3 6. P Q 3 K BjvtS 7. B Q 2 Castles 8. PXP BXKt 9. BXB KtXKP 10. QQ4 KtXB 11. QXKt KKK+ 12. KQ2 PQB3 Holdheim. IS. Q R Q 14. KQB 15. Q K Kt 3 16. K Kt B 3 17. KRK 18. Kt Kt5 19. KtXB 20. RXP 21. QXR 22. BXQ+ Dusterloh. PXP m Q Kt B3 QRQ Kt Q R4 RXKt RXR+ QXR RXB 23. Q K 6+, wins; a very poor affair. Wolff. . KP2 . KB P2 . K Kt B 3 . KBQB4 . Q P 2 , Q Kt B 3 . KRP2 . PXP . RXR Game between Wolff and Herr • Herr K P 2 PXP K Kt P 2 K B Kt 2 QP1 IJBPl KRP1 PXP BXR Wolff. 10. Kt K 5 11. QKR5 12. PXP 13. P K 6 14. Q BXP 15. QQB5+ 16. PXP 17. Q Q 6+ 18. QXKt- K wins. ( a) But why not play Kt K B 3? , in Berlin. Herr - PXKt QKB3 Q K Kt 2 K K 2 ( a) PXB K K B3 K Kt K2 K Kt 4 Anderssen and Paulsen, in London Club, during Game between Tournament. Anderssen. 1. K P 2 2. K Kt B 3 3. K B Kt 5 4. QP1 5. BXKt+ 6. K R 1' 1 7. Q Kt B 3 8. Castles 9. QP1 10. KtXP 11. QBK3 12. Kt K B 0 13. B Q B 5 14. K R K 15. Q K Kt 4 We believe the following game between Paulsen and Pauj Morphy, in New York, 1857, has not been published in this Paulsen. KP2 Q Kt B 3 K Kt B 3 QP1 PXB K B K2 Castles Kt K PXP B Q Kt 2 P Q 4 B K B3 Kt Q 3 KRK KtXKt Anderssen. 16. PXKt 17. Q K B 3 18. Q Kt K 2 19. PQB3 20. B Q 4 21. Kt K Kt 3 22. P K B 6 28. Q K R 5 24. Q K 2 25. BXB 26. Q K R 5 27. RXR 28. QK8+ 29. Kt checks, Paulsen. QQ2 QR P 2 PQR5 QRR4 QQ3 B K 4 QXP K Kt P 2 QK R KBP1 RXB PXR K to Kt 2 and wins. country. Morphy. Paulsen. 1. K P 2 KP2 2. K Kt B 3 Q Kt B 3 0. QKtBS K KtBS 4. Q P 2 K B Q Kt 5 5. KBQKto( a) K KtXP 6. Q Q3 QP2 Castles 7. K KtXP 8. Castles KtXKt 9. PXKt BXKt 10. PXB QBP1 11. BQK4 QQK4 yxBP 12. B Q Kt 3 13. QBKB4 QBKB4 K Kt P 2 ( b) 14. QRQB 15. 16. QXQ BXKt P KtXQ KtKr+ Paulsen. 17. K K R 18. RXKt 19. B K B 6 20. P K B 3 21. P Q R 3 22. RQ 23. PXP 24. I' K R 3 25. P Q B S ( d) 26. BQB2 27. SOB 28. B K Kt 5 29. B Q Kt 30. BXP 31. BXR Morphy. KtXR KRK Q Kt P 2 QRP2 B K 3 P Q Kt 5 PXP P Q B 4 ( c) PXP RQR7 KRQR QRRS PQB7 RXR- f- RR8 AQUATICS. WEST LONDON ROWING CLUB. The members of this club held their weekly general meeting on Saturday evening, April 4, at the Feathers Tavern, Wandsworth ; the captain, Mr F. W. Bryant, in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, Messrs C. T. Earle, 7, Castle- street, Long- acre, and C. Westhall, 148, Fleet- street, were duly elected, the former an active and the latter an honorary member; two gentlemen having been proposed for the next ballot, the Chairman read a letter from Mr C. Collins, who has for some time past filled the post of hon sec, stating that his business engagements compelled him, although reluctantly, to relinquish his office. The meeting expressed their regret at this circumstance, and Mr F. J. Tyler, who has for some length of time acted as assistant hon sec, was unanimously elected to the vacant office, Mr E. Bright being appointed assistant hon sec. Seme highly eulogistic remarks were made by the gentleman who proposed Mr Tyler, who was one of the nucleus from which the club sprang, and the Chairman took occasion to remark upon the good selection the members had made with regard to Mr Tyler and Mr Bright. After a unanimous vote of thanks to Mr Collins for his uniform kindness to the members and the manner in whiah he had ever discharged his duties, the entries closed for the first race of the season, the following men being chosen to row in the two eights, viz: MR WALLACE'S CREW. 1. G. Kerridge 2. L. C. Hambly 3. E. Howard 4. C. A. Hacker 5. P. Drake G. A. Smith 7. E. Bright 8. T. Wallace J. Cockerell ( cox) MR PITT'S CREW. 1. W. Shephard 2. T. Parry 3. F. Rayment 4. A. Ranson 5. D. M. Roberts 6. H. Judson 7. A. D. Houseman 8. A. R. Pitt E. T. Embleton ( cox) Morphy wins. ( a) Better push Q P. ( b) Mark the master hand. ( c) Beautifully played. ( d) If BXQ h « answers with Q B Q, ragarilew of your ttfcing off Book The race takes place on Saturday, April 18, from Chiswick Eyott down to Putney, and will be accompanied by a steamer, the tickets for which should be applied for at once, as a limited number only will be allowed on board. NORTH LONDON ROWING CLUB. OPENING DAY.— The members of this club assembled in good force on Saturday, April 4, to open their season, although the captain had certainly wished to have seen more present. The party assembled at Biffin's boat yard, Hammersmith, their club house, at two o'clock, shortly after which the first of the April showers made its appearance, and so far from being a shower, it poured down so steadily that the members began seriously to think of postponing their trip. At length, however, they ventured forth, although too late to save the tide, and were rewarded by a fine afternoon on their arrival at Barnes. The eight, two fours, and a pair- oared gig were the boats manned, and the half- way house was Kew, where disembarking the members enjoyed them- selves in various ways, and started homewards at six o'clock in procession, the whole party expressing themselves very much delighted with their trip. Some of the newer members are im- proving in their rowing, and the officers confidently expect a good season. ILEX ROWING CLUB. At a general meeting of this club, held on Tuesday evening, the 7th April, at the club room, the following gentlemen were elected members, viz, Messrs W. G. Hackman. Bank of England; G. J. Purdie, Bank of England; G. Neville, Haverstock- hill; T. Smith, Bank of England; C. J. Singleton, Lower Calthorp- street; T. Y. Hackman, Bank of England; J. J. lies. II, Poulton- square; 8, Baker, Bank of England; E. Carbonell, 182, Regent- street; P. Vaillant, Bank of England; H. C. Bartlett, Gibson's- hill, Norwood. The following races were als » settled:— Pair- oared Gigs, with coxswains, on 25th May, and Four- oared Cutter race on the 23d June; course, Putney to Hammersmith. THAMES ROWING CLUB. At a meeting of the members of this club, held on Saturday, April 4, at the Red Lion Hotel, Putney, the names of the follow- ing 22 gentlemen, who had been elected within the last month, were read over:— Messrs H. Calledge, 188, Strand; F. W. Saggers, 30, Great St Helen's; Kellv, 34, Old Change: E. Gascoine, 188, Strand; R Dixon, 34, Old Change; C. Field, 3, St Paul's; W. Jones, 39, Mincing- lane; J. W. Hay, 3, St Paul's; Hall, 2, Su- therland- street, Walworth; Pretty, 34, Old Change; F. Nix, 5, Wine Office- court, Fleet- street; Brophy, 41, High- street, Putney; A. Tisley, 6, Gough- square, Fleet- street; J. M. Page, 7, Friday- street; Roberts, Earlscourt- terrace, Kensington; H. Clarke, I, Netting Hill- square; J. E. O'Grady, 62. Gresham House; W. J. Wilks, 3, St Paul's; L. R. Rogers, 14, Westbourne Park- terrace; C. Dandy, 20, Cheapside; C. Bennetts, 9, Upper Stamford- street; C. Miller, 4; Wellington road, St John's Wood. The election of these gentlemen increases the number of new members to 85, making the present strength of the club over 150. AQUATICS AT OXFORD. STAR ROWING CLUB. On Monday, April 6, the members of this club contended in the following races:— FOUB- OAR RACE, for five tankards. FIRST HEAT. 1. J. George | 1. J. Pryor 2. C. Allum 2. J. Gough 3. W. Saunders | 3. W. Hambridge 4. H. Clarke I 4. W. Anniss A. Trundell ( cox) | F. Young ( cox) This was a level race up to Sanders's Bridge, when Mr Clarke's boat drew ahead, and won by a length. SECOND HEAT. 1. W. Simms I 1. H. Benham 2. G. Paine [ 2. J. Hine 3. R. Cooke 1 3. J. Leaver 4. T. Puddle 4. W. George H. Hosier ( cox) | T. Bedford ( cox) In this race Puddle's boat went off with the lead, and main- tained it to the finish. The final heat was won by T. Puddle's boat, beating H. Clarke's boat by a length and a half. The next race was a WHIFF RACE, for a handsome tankard, for which eight boats entered, and it was won by J. Hine, beating G. Paine by half a length, G. Venables coming in third. The next was a FOUR- OARED RACE against four gentlemen of the University. Both crews got off' well, the Star showing a lead, which they maintained to the Cherwell, when the gentlemen put on a spurt, and won bv half a length. The next race was a PAIR- OAR, for three tankards ; three boats started. H. Hambridge I G. Venables | W. Saunders W. Anniss J. Gough VV. George J. George ( cox) | J. Riddle( cox) | C. Allum ( cox) After a good race, W. Anniss's boat won by two lengths; J. Gough's second. Although the weather was not very favourable, the races were kept up with spirit throughout the day. SHIFTING BALLAST. MR EDITOR: AS the yatching season is now fast approaching— in fact, active operations have commenced as regards fitting out on board many vessels— it would be a great boon to those interested in regatta sailing if they were to know what the different yacht clubs intend doing as regards the " shifting ballast " question. It has now, more than ever, assumed an important aspect, as the new rule adopted by some of the clubs, prohibiting the having shifting ballast on board the contending vessels at all, does not appear to be taken up by the others with anything like spirit, the result of which want of unanimity will be that owners will not like selling their shot to please the exceptional clubs which adopt the regulation, and have to race at a disadvantage at the other regattas where the regulation is not adopted ; so that the rule, instead of being a blessing, will be the reverse, as the shot will be kept on board, and only taken out for the race, when other ballast will have to be put in, and it is then the boats will be turned topsy- turvey and n ® mistake. Trusting that some of your corre- spondents will kinily inform me what is likely to be the general fate of the shot, so that I may have a look out as regards my own, — Yours, & c, BLUE. April 6, 1863. ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION On Thursday, April 2, a meeting of this institution was held at its house, John- street, Adelphi, Thos. Chapman, Esq. F. R. S., V. P., in the chair. There were also present, Admiral W. H. Hall, C. B.; Colonel Fitzroy Clayton, W. H. Harton, Esq ; Capt A. P. Ryder, R. N.; Alexander Boetefeur, Esq; Capt Ward, R. A., inspector of lifeboats to the institution; and Richard Lewis, Esq, the secre- tary. A reward of £ 14 wa3 voted to the crew of the Institution's lifeboat at Padstow, for their gallant services in rescuing, during a heavy storm on the night of the I8th ult, the crews, consisting of 13 men, from the brigantine Pandema, of Plymouth, and schooner Betsy, of Brixham, which had stranded on the Doomed Bar Sand off Padstow. The thanks of the institution were also voted to Mr Daniel Shea, Chief Officer of the Coast Guard, for putting off in the lifeboat on both the above occasions. This lifeboat is called Albert Edward, after the Prince of Wales. By a happy coinci- dence she was also instrumental in rescuing a shipwrecked crew on the very day that his royal highness arrived at his majority, on the 9th November last. Rewards amounting to £ 53 7s were also voted to the crews of the lifeboats of the institution at Rye, Winchilsea. Tynemouth, Middlesborough, Fraserburgh, Dun- dalk, Berwick, St Ives, and St. Andrew's, for putting off with the view of rendering assistance to vessels which had signals of distress flying, but which did not afterwards require the services of the lifeboats. Some of the services on these occasions were of a very laudable character, and were attended with considerable risk.' The lifeboats ef the society are often called out during heavy gales of wind, in reply to signals of distress, especially in the night- time, from vessels which do not ultimately require their help, to land shipwrecked persons, the vessels having succeeded in getting eut of danger. It was reported that the institution had, during the past three months, voted £ 444 for rescuing by its lifeboats and other means 203 persons from different shipwrecks on our coast. During the past year it had expended £ 12,583 on its lifeboat establishments and lifeboat crews. The committee of the institution, therefore, earnestly appealed to the public for continued support, to assist them to carry on its great and im- portant work. A reward of £ 6 was granted to six fishermen for putting off and rescuing three out of seven coast- guardsmen, who had been capsized from their boat while proceeding to board a vessel during squally weather, off Greencastle, on the coast of Donegal. Four men unfortunately perished on the occasion, notwithstanding the gallant and prompt endeavours that were made to save their lives. A reward of £ 2 was also voted to two fishermen for saving six persons whose boat had capsized in a heavy sea off Faha, on the coast of Cork. It was reported that the Mayor of Liverpool and the Lord Lieutenant of Cardigan had, during the past month, convened public meetings for the pur- pose of presenting some silver medals of the institution which had been voted by the society to different persons for their gallant exertions in saving life from shipwreck. The institution had, during the past month, sent a new lifeboat to Perthleven, on the Cornish coast. The boat was the gift of Mr Agar Robartes, M. P., who had also previously given the cost of a lifeboat to the insti- tution. The committee decided to send a new lifeboat and tran- sporting carriage to Fishguard, on the Welsh coast, in lieu of the present one there. They also decided to call the boat the " Sir Edward Perrott,' after the honourable baronet of that name, in Acknowledgment of his long and valuable services to the lifeboat cause as Chairman of the Preparatory Committees of the institu- tion. A letter was read from the Hamburg Lifeboat Society, re- questing the cooperation of the National Lifeboat Institution in placing a lifeboat at Heligoland. It was reported that Mr F. R. Magenis had presented to the institution £ 262 10s to assist it to place a new lifeboat on the coast. A legacy of £ 204 16s had been re- ceived by the institution from the executors of the late Miss Gedge of Yarmouth. It was stated that Messrs Hoare, the ban- kers, had given the society a donation of 50 guineas, and that the principal London bankers had also recently contributed to its funds. Admiral Sir George Sartorius handed to the institution £ 71 8s, which he had collected for it, 50 guineas of which amount was from Mr Henry Green of Blackwall. Payments amounting to £ 570 having been made on various lifeboat establishments, the proceedings closed. BOSTON YACHT CLUB.— Mr J. W. Malcolm, M. P., has offered to present a silver tup to be sailed for by yachts of this club. At a meeting held specially to consider this handsome offer the fol- lowing resolution was adopted:—" That Mr Malcolm's offer of a cup be accepted with thanks, and that the secretary write to the hon gentleman to that effect, and at the same time request him to have the kindness to order the cup to be forwarded to the secre- tary at the club house." The last clause was added because last year, when Mr Malcolm presented a cup to the club, it was sent to a gentleman in the town, who refused to hand it to the club, except on certain conditions alleged to have been opposed to the printed regulations. HENLEY- ON- THAMES ROYAL REGATTA.— In consequence of Easter falling at so early a date, this regatta will take place about the middle of June, to avoid a collision with the Urtiversity • ricket matches at Lord's. The Friday and Saturday immediately after the Oxford Commemoration will most probably be the days named. As soon as it is definitely arranged, the meeting will be duly advertised in our list of regatta fixtures. LITERATURE. THB PRAIRIE TRAVELLER : A HANI* BOOK TOE OVERLAND EXPEDITIONS. By RANDOLPH B. MARCY, Edited, with Notes, by RICHARD F. BURTON, [ London: Trubser and Co].-— This is a most amusing little volume, is illustrated by some capitally- exe- cuted woodcuts, and annotated in various pages by a traveller ad- mirably qualified for his work. Those persons who contemplate filling the term of their holiday by a prairie excursion would do well to read it, and gather many useful hints a » to their mode of procedure. The book is interesting, from the very genial air of truth which pervades it from beginning to end, aaid from an ab sence of those Munchausen tales which some travellers delight to tell. The chapter on hunting, with the descriptions of the man- ners and customs of the buffalo, deer, bears, and antelopes, is highly amusing, as are the accounts of the Delawares and Shaw- nees. Some of the suggestions on rifle shooting, ball practice, and campaigning under difficulties are to be commended to the notice of our military friends at home, to whom they could not fail to be of service. ROBA DI ROMA. By WILLIAM S. STORY. [ London: Chapman and Hall],— On a subject of everlasting interest Mr Story has con- trived to present the public with two volumes, filled with pictures of life in Rome, as graphically drawn as they possibly could be, and sketched by a master hand. We doubt if the Great City and its surroundings were evermore faithfully delineated, even to the history of the favourite sports and pastimes of its people, all of which the author appears to know by heart, and to have been at one time or other a participator in. We regret he was not present at the last great fox hunt held in the Campagna before hunting was suppressed by the Pope; we know no writer who could have described it so well. THE MAGAZINES. BLACKWOOD.— Old Ebony for April opens with an article on " Diplomacy in Japan," which is chiefly political, but still is picked out with anecdotes, which render it anything but dull. Sir L. B. Lytton's " Caxtoniana" will well repay perusal. The chapter on " Modern Misanthrophy" will call to mind a weH- remembered card- cheating affair, in which a noble lord was concerned some thirty years ago. The chapter, too, on " Self Control'' is a study for the young man in whatever direction his lot may be cast. Spedding's " Life of Bacon" is the subject of another able article. Bacon's first great error, and which pursued him all his life, was running into debt. The writer of the paper in Blackwood expresses his assent, with certain reservations, to the estimate which Lord Macaulay has formed of Bacon, in which there can be only the difference of more or less admiration. " The Yeang- Tai Mountains, and Spirit Writing in China,'' and " Marriage Bells," are of average merit. COLBURN.— Here the first paper is a " First Legation in Japan," in which Sir Rutherford Alcock's work on his residence in that country is condensed and set forth a little for the convenience of those who love to have their literature boiled down and served up to them in an easily digestible form. " The Shadow of Ash- lydyatt'' and " Grandville de Vigne" are proceeded with; the excitement and sensation are piled up in the style so much en- joyed at the present time. Mr Kinglake's book on the " Crimea'' furnishes the text for the paper on " The Battle of the Alma," while Captain Whyte- Jarvis's work does the same for the article entitled " The Ionian Islands." " Richard Cromwell,'' by Sir Nathaniel, is a readable historical study. The other articles are chiefly reviews, as " The First Temptation,'' " Witchcraft and the Church," & c. BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.— Harrison Ainsworth continues his historical romance, " Cardinal Pole," in his usual picturesque style. Other articles—" A Brush with the Brigands,'' and " Queen Dagmar, the Sea King's Bride,"— are to the time. " Modern Marriages a la Mode," MrGrimshaw's " Little Love Affair,'' " A Summer in America,'' and " Saunterings i » Stam- boul," fill up the tale of articles in an average number. THE CORNHILL. —" Romola'' and " The Small House at Allington" occupy a considerable portion of the present number of this magazine. There is also a good article on " Corpulence," which we commend to the serious consideration of our fat friends, who will therein find matter which will reconcile them to their apparently hard fate, and show them the folly of overdoing their attempts to reduce their allowance of tallow. The paper will not be thrown away, too, on our modern muscular Christians. " A Run through the Southern states," by an English officer, towards the close of last year, contains some interesting reading. The writer, after two months' rapid travelling in the Confederate States, is of opinion that the population is unanimous and without party feeling. No danger will ever frighten or bribes of power induce the States of the Confederacy again to join the Northern Union. A paper on " Oaths'' is opportune at the present mo- ment— a remark applicable also to " Poland and her Friends.'' A snatch of poetry, " March Winds," diversifies the number. TEMPLE BAR.— Miss Braddon, the most popular authoress of the day, continues her interesting story of " John Marchmont's Legacy" in the number before us ; as usual, the continued chapters are full of character and incident. " Put to the Test" is a fine rattling article, by Edmund Yates. Mr Augustus Sala's " Break- fast in Bed" advocates the principle of taking plenty of sleep. Some people, we are told— Ministers of State, for example, and others— forbid their servants to awake them even on the arrival of good news, only desiring to be aroused when there are disastrous tidings to be communicated; therefore, says Mr Sala, " sleep on through good and through evil report." Three chap- ters of the " Trials of the Tredgolds" occupy a large space, scarcely warranted by the interest of the narrative; but it is immediately relieved by a bit of pretty poetry, entitled " A Song of Love and Light," and a characteristic sketch, " Cloudy Memories of an Old Passport," referring to a day spent in Denmark. " Artistic Sayings and Doings" takes up the Royal Academy Commission, the copyright question, and the Art Union of London. FUN. — The third volume of this cheap comic journal has just been publisned, and we can conscientionsly recommend it to the notice of these who delight in a rampant rollicking style of fun, which borders almost upon the ridiculous. In particular we would especially draw attention to the sporting and meteorillogical articles by a Colney Hatchney correspondent. Their very absurdity alone would raise a horse laugh on the mug of the soberest mute that ever stood at a door. We could wish to see some improvement in the wood cuts. THE ARTS. PORTRAITS OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS or WALES.—[ John Mitchell, publisher to the Queen and Prince of Wales.]— We have this week much gratification in calling the attention of our readers to two admirable portraits of the royal prince and princess, en- graved by W. Holl from photographs taken by Mayall so recently as March 14, at Osborne. The likenesses are most excellent, and have been most faithfully preserved by the engraver. Both the prince and princess are dressed in plain walking attire, and in perfectly unconstrained attitudes. The engravings are oval in form, and the extraordinary rapidity with which they have been engraved, combined with the artistic nature of the work itself, reflect the highest credit, not only upon Mr Mitchell, but also upon Messrs Mayall and Holl. The portraits have each a fac- simile of the autograph of the original. That of " Alexandra" is a fine clear free signature, that of " Albert Edward P.'' is a firm specimen of caligraphy, slightly affecting the style of some of our specimens of " Court- hand," but remarkably legible and neat. Mr Mitchell has received permission to dedicate these portrait- gems to Her Majesty, whose approbation of them has been al- ready expressed. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA.— Mr M'Lean, of 26, Haymarket, has added another to the numerous likenesses of our future Queen, by publishing an admirable lithograph by Delmaison from a photograph by G. Hansen of Copenhagen. The likeness is good, and the production as a work of art is highly creditable to all concerned in it. PASSING EVENTS. AND DRAMA. ROYAL ITALIAN OPEXA,— The season commenced on Tuesday last with a most brilliant performance of Auber's opera of " Masaniello," all the spectacular features of which were presented with that special completeness whieb distinguished the production of this opera last season. Mr Costa received a hearty welcome on taking his place in the orchestra, and the band and chorus seemed to acquit themselves with even more than their wonted excellency. The National Anthem was strag by the chorus, after which the band played the overture with so much precision and effect as to elicit an encore. Mdlle Marie Battu appeared as the Elvira, and Mdlle Salvioni as the mute heroine Fenella, the latter displaying her pantomimic powers to such purpose as to be called before the curtain at the close of the second1 act. Signor Mario and Signor Graziani not having arrived in London, the parts of Masaniello and Pietro were confided respectively to M Naudin and M Faure. " Masaniello" being essentially a French opera, the particularly French styles of these two singers were exactly in accordance with the manner of singing and acting demanded, M Naudin, whose first appearance it was at the Royal Italian Opera, sang the delicious barcarolle a little too tamely, but in the famous duett with M Faure he roused the enthusiasm' of the house by his ener- getic delivery and full vocal expression. In the sleep scena he was sufficiently gentle and pathetic, and in the revolutionary chorus his voice came out full, strong, and resonant. The ballet divertissement was admirably danced, and was the means of in- troducing two new danseuses, Mdlles Montero and Duriey, whilst amongst the mass of Neapolitan fishermen Mr W. H. Payne made himself conspicuous by his capital by- play and characteristic pan- tomimic acting. Next Thursday Mdlle Caiiotta Patti is to make her first appearance in England in a concert, which is to be fol- lowed by Bellini's opera of " Norma,'' to allow Mdlle Fricci to appear for the first time as the Druid priestess. DRUBY- LANE THEATRE.— The great sensation drama " Peep o'Day" has been brought out on these boards for the firsttime, and bids fair to run another hundred nights in its new locality. Some changes in the cast have taken place, Miss Cleveland sus- taining Mrs Bowers's old character of Kathleen Kavanagh, Mr Loraine playing Harry ( her brother), Mr Charles Verner Barney O'Toole, and Mr Graham the character of Black Mullins, so ably acted by the late Mr Charles Selby. In the light pretty farce of " Magic Toys,'' Miss Lydia Thompson dances and acts with all her old fascination. HAYMARKET THEATRE.— The exquisite comedy of " Much Ado About Nothing," one of Shakspeare's choicest, was performed at this theatre on Monday, and Miss Louisa Angel, a young, intel- ligent, and vivacious debutante appeared for the first time before a London audience as the sprightly Beatrice. If she did not alto gether realise our conception of the character, we can testify to her conscientious endeavour to fulfil its requirements without obtru- siveness or undue straining after effect. Mr Compton's Dogberry was both quaint, amusing, and original, and was rewarded by the genuine laughter of the audience. After the comedy Mr Buck- stone held an " At Home.'' He is found to be in a dilemma, and to solve his doubts, after visits from Mr W. Farren as a familiar friend, Miss Louise Keeley as Burlesque, Mr Braid and Mr Coe as two rival Hamlets, Mrs Wilkins as Widow Green, and divers others of the corps dramatique, he is advised by Miss Ellen Terry as Britannia to afford his patrons a panorama, representing the principal scenes in the East which were visited by the Prince of Wales. This panorama accordingly is exhibited, and very fine pieces of painting are shown, the work of the Messrs Telbin. The entertainments concluded with the farce of " Borrowing a Hus- band," in which little Miss Harris, from the Princess's, played Pamela. PRINCESS'S THEATRE.— A pleasant interlude, entitled " Killing Time,'' iR which Miss Amy Sedgwick and Mr G. Yining. who has rejoined the company here, appeared was played for the first time on Easter Monday, and was followed by a new burlesque from| the untiring pen of Mr H. J. Byron. It is called " Beautiful Haidee; er, the Sea Nymphs and the Bailee Rovers," and literally bristles with puns and tortures of words of all kinds. It was suc- cessful, and capitally played by Miss M. Oliver, Miss Murray, Miss Helen Howard, and Mr Belmore, and will, doubtless, have a long and profitable career. ST JAMES'S THEATRE.— After the performance of " LadyAu^- ley's Secret," a new burlesque, written by Mr W. Brough," called " The Great 8ensation Trial of Circumstantial Effie Deans,'' was produced at this theatre. Mr Rogers, from the Strand, having migrated hither, played the luckless damsel, and Miss Marie Wilton, also an accession to the company, played the lover, Geordie Robertson. At times the extravaganza has appeared to be tiring the present race of playgoers, but many passages of the one under notice were highly approved of, especially a scene where Miss Marie Wilton gave a capital imitation of Mr Fechter in " The Duke's Motto.'' Mr Rogers's entrance as the red- haired Effie made every one applaud and laugh till there seemed to be no more lungs or faculty left to laugh or applaud any more. Mrs Frank Matthews was the wicked Mrs Murdockson, and pretty Miss Josephs the canny, quiet Reuben. The management have done their utmost to please the public, and we hope these liberal additions to their company and stock of entertainments will win them golden opinions. ADELPHI THEATBE.— A slight farce, entitled " The Trial of Tompkins," was the sole novelty produced here on Easter Mon- day, " Aurora Floyd" being still the leading attraction. The new Adelphi piece of fun contrives to evoke roars of laughter at the trials of one Tompkins ( Mr Toole) to obtain the hand of Mr Peep- ington Sharpshin's daughter, which he is obliged to relinquish after all. The absurdity of the character was admirably drawn out by Mr Toole, and Mr Bedford, as the experiment- loving pa- rent, ably seconded him. The audience laughed from beginning to end, and went home in the highest state of good humour. LYCEUM THEATRE.— There is no change in the performances at this theatre, " The Duke's Motto" continuing to draw the town. Mr Jordan has succeeded Mr George Yining as the designing Duke, and Mr Shore now plays the Regent. OLYMPIC THEATRE— The classical subject of " Acis and Ga- latea" has been adapted by Mr F. C. Burnand into an extrava- ganza, and may be added to the long list of successful productions which have been so favourably received at this house. Miss Hughes, as Galatea, has again made a hit, and sings the bur- lesque songs of her part charmingly; whilst Miss Raynham, as Damon, not only gives a capital imitation of Mr Fechter, but acts and sings with wonderful spirit. The character of Acis is sus- tained by a debutante, Miss Annie Kemp, who is evidently no novice on the boards; and a Miss J. Tayler, another new comer, proved herself, in the part of Phyllis, to be possessed of more than ordinary abilities. The piece is acted throughout with very great spirit, and is put upon the stage with every attention to completeness in scenery, dresses, and decorations. STRAND THEATRE.— Easter without a new burlesque at this legitimate home of whimsical frolic and fun would be an anomaly not to be heard of. Accordingly Mr Byron has provided the management with one of his comical effusions, which he has entitled " Ali Baba ; or, the Thirty- nine Thieves." The audience, which filled the little theatre in every part, gave unequivocal greeting to this last of the author's productions. If it had a fault it was that we could not help missing the faces and figures of Miss Wilton, Mr Clark, and Mr Rogers, who were wont to set us in a roar with their varied drolleries on these occasions. How- ever, Miss Charlotte Saunders as Morgiana, Miss Marshall as Ganem, Miss Ada Swanborough as Abdallah, Mr George Honey as Hassarac, and Mr Seymour as Cassim did their utmost to make us forget the absentees. The songs were of the usual lively order, and a dance by Miss Rosina Wright was not the least of the even- ing's attractions. " My Preserve?' concludes the evening's amuse- ments nightly, and still continues to please. SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE.— bhakspere is for a time again in the ascendant here, the pastoral comedy " As You Like It having been played nightly, with Mr Hermann Yezin as Jacques, and Mrs Charles Young as Rosalind. The exhibition of the wedding presents of their Royal High- nesses the Prince and Princess of Wales will be opened to the public on Thursday, the 16th of April, in the Italian Sculpture Court of the South Kensington Museum. The free and students' days will be kept as usual. ACCOUCHEMENT OF THE PRINCESS LOUIS OF HESSE.— Her Royal Highness the Princess Louis of Hesse ( Princess Alice of Great Britain and Ireland) was safely delivered of a daughter on Sunday morning, April 5, at a quarter before five o'clock. Her Royal Highness and the infant Prinoess are going on perfectly well. PRESENTATION OF THE NORWICH GATES TO THE PRINCE OF WALES.— The " Norwich Gates,'' which have been subscribed for by the county for presentation to the Prince of Wales, were pre- sented to his royal highness on Tuesday at Sandringham Hail by a deputation from the subscribers, consisting of the Earl of Leicester, Lord- Lieutenant of the county: Mr J. 8. Scott Chad, High Sheriff; and the mayors of Norwich, Lynn, Yarmouth, and Thetford. HAMBURGH INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION.— The following are the agents in London of this important exhi- bition -.— The General Steam Navigation Company, Londen; Messrs Drolenvaux and Bremmer, 14, Mark- lane. The capital sentence passed on L. Taylor, a young man of 18, at the Liverpool Assizes, for murder, has been commuted for penal servitude for life in consequence of the strong recommenda- tions of the jury, founded on the peculiar circumstances of the case and the great provocation received by the prisoner. The learned judge, in forwarding the recommendation of the jury to the Secretary of State, intimated his opinion that it might not be necessary to carry out the extreme punishment of the law in this case. A LIBEL CASE.— An alleged libel case against the Manchester Examiner and Times was tried at the Liverpool Assizes on Thursday week. The plaintiffs were Messrs Beaumont and White, brewers, of Staleybridge, who complained that they had been libelled under the name of " Surat brewers," in an ad- vertisement inserted in the Examiner and Times. Evidence was called to prove that great damage had been done to the plaintiff's by the advertisement in question. For the defence it was urged that the advertisement had been inserted without gross negli- gence, that an ample apology had been tendered and published, and that damages to the amount of 40s had been paid into court. The jury thought this amount sufficient, as they returned a verdict for the defendants. REPEAL OF THE HOP DUTY.— TESTIMONIAL TO MB BAGON.— The Earl of Ashburnham has thought fit to mark his individual appreciation of the efforts of Mr Bacon in behalf of | the repeal of the hop duty, by the presentation of a most handsome and costly testimonial. The gift of his lordship is in the shape of a service of twelve massive silver- gilt goblets, richly embossed with an ela- borate design representing clusters of hops and hop- leaves. This present— elegant in taste, and expressive in form and design, sub- stantially valuable in itself— was accompanied by a letter from the noble earl, infinitely enhancing its mere intrinsic worth, affirming that it was " mainly owing to the untiring efforts of Mr Bacon that this most obnoxious of imposts had ceased to exist."— Sussex Advertiser. A YOUNG LADY SUFFOCATED IN A BATH.— On Wednesday an inquest was held at No. 44, Myddelton- square, Clerkenwell, on the body of Miss Alice Maud Mary Evans, aged 17, who was found dead in her bedroom on Sunday morning. The evidence proved that deceased had been subject to epileptic fits for the last four years, and that on the morning of her death she was found by her mother in a state of insensibility in her bedroom. A servant attended, and it was even then thought that it was a mere epileptic seizure. It turned out that the deceased had been ordered a sponge bath, and that while on her knees bathing her shoulders she must have fallen forward, for her mouth and nostrils were covered in tne bath by about three inches of water. The medical evidence having proved that death was consequent on suffocation during an epileptic fit, the jury returned a verdict accordingly. THE SEVEBN " BORE."— The " hygre" or " bore'' peculiar to the river Severn and only one or two other rivers in the world, was witnessed on Monday and Tuesday on that river, between Newnham and Gloucester. This phenomenon is attributed to the fact of a wide estuary at the mouth of the river suddenly con- tracting, and to the tidal wave being forced up the narrow chan- nel, as up a spout, by the mass of water behind it. The result is, that the tidal wave, at the springs, rushes up with a head, carry- ing all before it. There is also this peculiarity, that there is no moment at which there is a " slack water," as is ordinarily the case in other rivers between the ebb and flow of the tide. Tues- day the tidal wave was due at Gloucester at eleven o'clock a. m. At that hour the current was running down at a sharp rate, some rain having brought a slight " frem" upon the water. The ap- proaching " bore'' could be heard at some distance roaring up the river, and presently was seen advancing with a head apparently about three feet high, in a moment overpowering the ebb, and rushing up the river with the speed of a racehorse. This pheno- menon occurs annually at the estival spring, the highest " bore" occurring about four tides after the full mooH ( Saturday week), after which time they rapidly fall off. The " bore'* rushing up the river with so much violence, brings with it an immense deal of mud and filth, and frequently does damage to the vessels in the river. The navigation from Gloucester to Newnham, however, ia so difficult and dangerous, that many years ago a ship canal ( the Gloucester and Berkeley Canal) was cut, by which safety was in- sured, and the distance diminished by neasly one-\ « &. THE MIDDLE LEVEL DRAINAGE CASE.— During the past week, at the Norfolk Assizes, an action was tried, brought by one of the persons whose property had been destroyed by the bursting of the middle level drain. The plaintiff's name was Coe, and the de- fendants were the commissioners of the drainage. The case occu- pied six days, and an immense deal of evidence was given by the most eminent engineers of the day. The Chief Justice, in sum- ming up, said the action was brought for an alleged breach of duty. The act of Parliament under which the commissioners acted was obtained by them for the purpose of passing the middle- level waters to the Ouse through Marshland, and they took the powers which the act conferred upon them on condition of per- forming the duties which it imposed— viz, the making and main- taining a good andefficient sluice, andapuddled clay wallalong the the line of theirembankments, soastopreventthewatersof the cut from passing into the adjoining land. The causes of complaint were alleged breaches of duty in not using due care and skill in making and maintaining the sluice, and in applying remedies alleged to have been improper after the sluice was destroyed. The jury must decide whether the defendant had been guilty of this neg- lect, representing, as he did, the commissioners; and also whether by the want of sufficient care and skill the breach was occasioned in the banks, by which injury was sustained by the plaintiff. If there was an omission to puddle at the point where the bank gave way, then the commissioners must be held guilty of a neglect in the performance of their duty which occasioned damage to the plaintiff; but if there was an omission to put a puddle wall for nine miles along the ten to which the cut extended, and if the breach occurred in the one mile in which there was puddle, then no action would lie against the commissioners in this particular case. Again, unless the jury were satisfied that by reason of the omis- sion to make proper soundings the sluice came to its destruction, neglect in that respect would be no ground upon which the plain- tiff could claim a verdict; and whether soundings were taken or not, yet, if the river Ouse had kept its level, as it had, according to some of the evidence, then a want of due care and skill in refer- ence to soundings would be unconnected with the damage. As regards the three first questions which he had indicated for con- sideration, the jury must be satisfied before they found a verdict for the plaintiff that there was a want of due care and skill on th6 part of the defendant. The learned judge then submitted the four following questions for the consideration of the jury :— 1. Was damage caused to the plaintiff by the absence of due care and skill in respect of the construction of the sluice ? 2. In respect to maintaining the sluice, if, supposing Mr Walker had completed the sluice, it was the duty of the defendant to maintain it ? 3. In re- spect to providing remedies against mischief after the sluice was destroyed ? 4. Was damage occasioned to the plaintiff by reason that no puddle clay wall was made along each of the banks of the cut ? The jury must decide upon the conflicting evidence before them, whether five weeks were absolutely required for the construction of Mr Hawkshaw's dam; but it certainly appeared that, from the moment the commissioners knew the state of affairs, they had secured the services of the very best engineers at their command, and had placed unlimited means at their disposal. The jury retired about seven p. m. to consider their verdict. After an absence of a quarter of an hour they returned into court and handed the list of questions submitted to them by the Chief Justice, who stated that he found they had returned a verdict upon the first issue in favour of the defendant, and upon the three other issues in favour of the plaintiff. It remains now to be seen whether the commissioners will abide by this decision. Upwards Of 100 writs have been served upon them, and the aggregate com- pensation claimed is computed in round numbers at £ 70,000. ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY'S SPRING CATTLE SHOW.— The spring show of this most valuable and prosperous society was opened on Tuesday, April 7, under the most favourable circumstances. The exhibition is fully equal to any of its predecessors, and indicates the close attention that has been given to the breeding of stock in Ireland of late years. In shorthorned cattle— perhaps the most valuable class of animals exhibited— there were no less than 167 entries, the principal exhibitors being the Earl of Mayo, Lord Lurgan, the Marquis of Waterford, the Earl of Caledon, the Hon Colonel Pennant, M. P.; Mr Nathaniel Barton, of Straffan ; Sir Percy Nugent, Mr T. Barnes, Moynalty; Colonel Leslie, M. P.; Mr John Farrell, Moynalty ; Mr Phineas Riall, Alderman Geo. Roe, Mr W. Talbot Crosbie, Mr Naper, Allan Pollok, Mr Jaffray Barcroft, & c. The miscellaneous breeds of neat stock, including Hereford and Devon bulls and heifers, Scotch polled, Ayrshire, Alderney, and Kerry, were also numerously represented, whilst in fat meat cattle there were some excellent specimens. The principal competitors in these classes were Mr R. 8. Fetherston H, Lord Charlemont, Allan Pollok, Lord Clermont, Lord James Butler, Colonel Kane Bunbury, Sir Percy Nugent, Mr R. S. Cusack, Mr John Leahy, Q. C.; Mr R. G. Campion, Captain Rathborne, Mr H. Manders, and the Right Hon J. W. Fitepatrick. The judges have awarded the Irish Farmers" Gazette Challenge Cup, value £ 155, to Colonel Towneley, for a shorthorned roan bull, " Royal Butterfly;" the Irish Railway Challenge Cup, value £ 150, to Mr Thomas Butler, jun, of Golden, county of Tipperary, for a short- horned bull, " Soubadar ;" theGanley Challenge Cup, va: ue£ 50, to W. Talbot Crosbie, Ardfert Abbey, Tralee, for a shorthorned roan bull, " Crown of Lothian." In swine, the gold medals ( three in number) have been carried off by Lord Lurgan ( 1) and the Marquis of Waterford ( 2). Several silver medals ha ve been awarded to Lord Clermont for excellence of specimens exhibited. We regret to announce the death of Mr Egg, R. A., the oei ebrated painter. Mr'Egg, who was bern in 1817, died on the 26th ult at Algiers. He was generally considered a clever painter of scenic and humorous subjects ; and Shakspere in his light scenes, and the memoir writers of the I7th century, hare furnished materials for many qS his m^ t . sucWBgfui. picturee. THE BRIGHTON REVIEW- The great volunteer display of the year took place as on two previous occasions, on Easter Monday, on the Brighton Downs, and was perfectly successful in every way, passing off with com- plete satisfaction to Major- General Lord William Paulett, C. B., wbo was in command, and also to all who took part in it. The execution of the mancwjvres displayed a wonderful improvement on- the part of the volunteer force, and their readiness and preci- sion- augur well for their efficiency should it ever happen unfor- tunately that their active services should be required. Our space will not permit us to go into lengthened details, or to give a list of alJ the corps which took part in the review. The Level was the greaj rallying point previous to the march to the racecourse, in the neighbourhood of which the evolutions took place.- Last year the proceedings were so arranged that the differenS corps marched to t& e review somewhat independently, and were massed at a given point after the arrival of the whole force upon' the ground. On this eeeasion the whole force marched from the rendezvous in the town direct towards the Grand Stand on the racecourse, and- the route prescribed was the south end of the Level, round SS Peter's Church by St Feter's- place, and keeping on the west side of the North SteyEe enclo- sure through the grounds of the Pavilion, by Castle- square and the west side of the Old Steyne to the Marine Parade, as- far as Bedford- street, where the troops tamed up that street and so on to the road which skirts the east side of the Queen's Park to the south end of the racecourse. By this means it was prrovided that there should be a march past the Grand Stand and along the race- course in the first instance ; the troops proceeding thence to the ground specially appointed for their manoeuvres. Their line of march was thus traced along a considerable distance, which could be occupied by speetators, most of whom were more likely to be gratified by witnessiag a defile of the whole body of volunteers, than by any attempt, mostly in vain, to follow them through the indistinctness and intricacies of a sham fight. The hour fixed for the troops to assemble at their rendezvous to stand to their* arms was eleven o'clock, and very soon after that hour the ar- rangements were completed so as to allow of the signal for the- march being given, and the two divisions of infantry accordingly moved off by fours along she route above indicated. The artillery were in considerably greater force on this than on other occasions, and, in fact, there were thirty guns on the field, including several 18- pounders of position. The march past was admirable, the Inns of Court, as usual, coming in for a large share of praise. Most of the Surrey corps, too, were loudly cheered as they passed. The only thing calcu- lated to mar the appearance of same battalions ; was that some companies were made up of men from different corps, whose uniforms varied in a manner that fully showed the necessity of a change being made in the present system of clothing. We must not forget a word of praise to the Hants Light Horse, who rode by the general in command at a swinging gallop, upon such cattle as were evidently capable of carrying them through or over anything likely to come in their way. There was but a small force of cavalry on the ground, consisting of the 9th ( Queen's Royal) Lancers, Lieut- Colonel Drysdale, C. B., and the lst Hants Light Horse, Captain Bower, 37. A detach- ment of the Light Cavalry of the Hon Artillery Company, under the command of Sergeant Garrard, acted as orderlies. The ca- valry were with the attacking party, and posted in the valley midway between the hostile forces. Major- General Lord William Paulett, C. B., commanded the whole force, and the general staff was composed of Colonel M'Murdo, C. B., Inspector- General of Volunteers; Colonel C. Morris, C. B.; Lieut- Colonel R. G. A. Luard, Lieut- Colonel C. P. Ibbetson, Lieut- Colonel G. Hume, and Lieut- Colonel G. B. Harman, Assistant- Inspector of Volun- teers. The troops having occupied the various positions assigned to them, the entire view was extremely beautiful. The ground on which they were arranged may be described as an amphitheatre— the invading force occupying the southern hills— Pleasant Hill and Red Hill, with their backs to the sea— the attacking force planted 011 the northern hills, with their front to the sea. The elevations to the west, towards Brighton, were occupied by spec- tators. The strong points of the opposing forces were Wooden- dean, on which the right of the enemy or invading force rested, and Warren Farm, on which the right of the attacking army rested— both positions being strongly supported by artillery, which swept the intervening valley. The question was which would be able to descend the valley and drive his opponent from the commanding hills. A few minutes before two o'clock the enemy's guns on Pleasant Hill opened fire on the advancing battalions, and soon afterwards the Inns of Court sharpshooters, under cover of the wood and stile, began to fire on the skirmishers thrown out by the attacking force, while the heavy artillery from Red Hill kept their ad- vancing columns in check. By this heavy discharge the skir- mishers of the attacking force were checked and driven in. Their cavalry then advanced in support, whilst their guns thundered from the north ; but the cavalry were stopped at the foot of the ascent of the hill by the well- directed fire of the sharpshooters, and they retired. A second attempt had no better success, and so far the enemy, or invading force, seemed to have had the best of it. Meanwhile, however, the left attack under Lord Elcho stea- dily advanced, and their sharpshooters approached under cover of the artillery to Woodendean. A terrible eontest took place for the possession of the wood, the Queen's ( Westminster) and the Devil's Own fighting most desperately for this important point. At length the Templars were forced to retreat, and were seen fly- ing helter skelter across the fields and up Pleasant Hill, where the main body of their army was posted. To their credit, how- ever, be it said, they disputed every inch of the ground with their antagonists. Having been thus driven back 011 the main force cresting the hill, the enemy now formed into line, swept the incline of the hill with a raking fire which it was impossible to withstand, and once more the attack- ing force was brought to a stand. Nothing could exceed the zeal and activity of Colonel Brewster at this trying crisis of the fight. He rode along the ranks, encouraging his men by his presence, and it must be allowed that he was ably seconded by his troops. But the attacking force, though stunned, was not dismayed, and resolved at all hazards to dislodge the enemy; it once more advanced in great force, the left attack being now supported by the brigades on the right. The battle was once more renewed, but with more obstinacy than ever. The amphi- theatre of hills rang with the roar of cannon and the discharges of musketry, and for a long time it seemed doubtful on which side victory would incline. At last the enemy broke and retired down the southern slope of the hill, which was soon crested by the London Scottish, the Westminster, and the other corps forming the left attack. It was now evident that the enemy were beaten. They had been forced from the strong positions at Woodendean, and the hill above it, and they could only hope to find relief under cover of the heavy guns on Red Hill. They were retiring, however, in good order when, just as they got on the level between the two slopes, the cavalry were seen advancing on them in the distance. They immediately formed square to receive the onslaught of the Lancers. Here the most brilliant exploits of the day took place. A squadron of the Queen's Royals at full speed charged upon the 3d City of London and 32d Middlesex, but the infantry received them without flinching, and such fearful vollies from front and flank were poured into the cavalry, that they wheeled and fled. The next squadron ad- vanced, and being similarly received, also turned and fled. There were no fewer than six of these cavalry charges each time the horses being reined up within a few yards of the infantry squares, and only on one occasion did the cavalry penetrate, and that not through a square, but between two squares of the enemy's force. These cavalry charges were so furious, and were so well sustained by the enemy's squares, that for the first time during the fight the spectators broke forth into shouts of acclamation. Baffled in their cavalry charges, the enemy retired only before the Horse Artillery, which now opened on them in an exposed position and from a near range. They retreated up Red Hill, and found the protection they so much needed under the shelter of their heavy guns. The height 011 which they had been posted in the commencement of the operations having been oc- cupied by the left attack, it only remained to hurl them from the position they now took up, and for this purpose the whole of the attacking force was brought into play. The first division was brought up, and the attacking army advanced in an almost continuous line, extending for an immense space from right to left, supported by artillery on both flanks. There was a never- ending fire of musketry along the line as it advanced, and as there was a splendid echo after each volley from Red Hill, the reverberation had all the appearance of a re- turn fire, although there were none in reality, the enemy receiv- ing the fire without flinching, and waiting forthenearer approach ef the attacking force. As it advanced nearer and nearer, Colonel Brewster ordered his army into line to meet the attack which was to decide the fate of the day. Both armies were now for the first time brought face to face in continuous line, and as they came within proper range a feu d'enfer took place, which was kept up with great briskness and vivacity for several minutes, the echoes of which rumbled over the hills into the city of Brighton. There remained nothing now for the invading force but surrender or the sea, and as the attacking army were not Picts, although Colonel Brewster's corps proved themselves, though beaten, to be true Britons, it was not exactly a case of barbaros ad mare. Both armies, we are happy to say, after a splendid day's manoeuvring, fraternised together, and we have no doubt will long enjoy the recollection of the third great volunteer sham fight which took place on Brighton Downs. It was supposed that there would be less excitement on the part of the public about this review than on previous ones. But the result showed that this was not the case. An immense concourse of persons accompanied the force to the most distant positions occupied, and followed the various evolutions with the keenest pleasure— and this in the face of a day that threatened rain in the morning, and that continued cold and windy throughout, al- though it was admirably suited for a military spectacle. It is due to the volunteers that the public should show this interest; for, originating as they did in national enthusiasm, it would be a bad return for the labour and zeal of the volunteers if the public were to exhibit any symptoms of a relaxation in the spirit which called them into existence. There certainly were no such symp- toms on tljis occasion; and no small contribution to the military display was made by the civil contingent which accompanied it. The march into Brighton after the review was much in the same order as the march out, and, as regards the bulk of the men, they wore as cheerful aspects as if they had not undergone a very heavy day's labour— for it is a day of great toil to rise at three o'clock in the morning, as most of the volunteers did, to pAceed 50 miles by rail to Brighton, to spend from eleven till near seven o'clock on foot, marching most of the time on broken uneven ground, and then travel back 50 miles more by rail. We cannot conclude without according a more than usually emphatic word of praise to Mr F. Slight, the secretary, Mr Haw- kins, the station master at Brighton, and the other officials of the Brighton Railway Company for their attention and the efficiency of their arrangements for conveying this immense force to and from the scene of action without a single hitch. The whole of the metropolitan corps reached home by eleven o'clock at night. FALSE IMPRISONMENT OF A CLERGYMAN.— At the South Lan- cashire Assizes, on Tuesday, before Mr Baron Martin, Mr Wood- land, the vicar of Stone, in Staffordshire, brought an action against the London and North Western Railway Company to obtain compensation for having been falsely imprisoned. On the 25th of January last the plaintiff left Stone in a second class car- riage of one of the defendants' trains, on a visit to his wife, who was staying in Liverpool with a friend named Proudfoot. He arrived at the Edge- hill station, near Liverpool, at 10: 45 p. m., and, as he was not encumbered with luggage, at once jumped out of the train when it stopped, and, after availing himself of ac commodation for " gentlemen only," he went to the gatekeeper and delivered up his ticket, and was about to leave the station, when he was detained by one of the defendants' servants ( a man named Thorpe), who said he had been riding in a first class car- riage with a second class ticket. Mr Woodland was indignant at Thorpe's insolence, and told him he was a " liar," and also re- fused to give his address. Thorpe then gave the plaintiff into the custody of the police, and he was locked up in one of the cells of the police station, although he gave his address and denied the charge, until his friend Mr Proudfoot came and bailed him out. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Damages—£ 100. DREADFUL MURDER AND SUICIDE AT LEEDS.— A dreadful murder was committed on Saturday morning, April 4, in Hope- street, Leylands, Leeds. John Gair, a pensioner, had been for- some time living with a Northumbrian woman, called Alice, whose surname is not known. On Friday Alice had been disco- vered by Gair sitting on a man's knee in a house which she fre- quented, and a quarrel ensued. This quarrel was continued in their lodgings at Thos. M'Manus's, in Hope- street, and ii was four- o'clock on Saturday morning before M'Manus eould induce them to go to bed. A little after six o'clock the M'Manuses, who slept in the same room, heard a noise, as they described it, as of a ginger- beer bottle exploding, and on turning to the couch occu- pied by the Gairs, Mrs M'Manus saw a spurt of blood, which be- sprinkled the wall. She aroused her husband, who jumped out of bed and seized Gait but not before the latter had dreadfully wounded himself by ( fitting his own throat. Alice died without a moan, for her^ head was nearly severed from her body, and Gair is slowly recovering. A coroner's jury has returned a verdict of Wilful Murder* SUPPLEMENT TO BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 12, 1863. PEDESTRIANISM. NOTICE TO ADVEBTISEBS.— In future all advertisements for tliis 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. CHATHAM 8A& RIS0N ATHLETIC SPORTS. THURSDAY, APEIL 9. — These military sports, which are always looked forward to with much interest by the military and neighbourhood, took place on Thursday afternoon, on Chatham Xines, the weather proving most favourable for the sports, com- mencing at one o'clock. The committee having taken measures to ensure the punctual attendance of the competitors of their respective corps for each race, the names of the competitors for each particular race or game having been forwarded to the en- tertainment committee, at the Soldiers' Institute before twelve at noon the previous day, consequently there was no time lost, as « very one was at the post when called. The sports were • with the approval of Major- General H. Eyre, commanding the troops, and under the immediate patronage of Colonel H. D. Harness, C. B., director of the Royal Engineer establish- ment; Colonel T. Lemon, C. B., Commandant Royal Marines; Capt Fanshawe, C. B-, Capt Superintendent of the Dockyard; Lieut- Col Fellows, Royal Marines; Lieut- Col the Hon J. J. Bourke, 3d Depot Battalion; Lieut- Col Newdegate, 2d Depot. Battalion; Lieut- Col Brown, C. B., Royal Engineers; Lieut- Col Stewart, 2d Depot Battalion; Lieut- Col Evans Gordon, Aide- de- Catnp to Maj- Gen Eyre; Lieut- Col Jackson, Staff officer; Major Mansell, 1st Depot Battalion; Major Bunbury, Army Hospital Corps; and the committee of the Soldiers'Institute, which gave £ 20 towards the sports of the day. The stewards consisted of Capt Stoddard, R. N., of Her Majesty's Ship Weilesley; Capt Con- greve, Brigade Major; Capt Campbell, Royal Artillery; Capt Harvey, Royal Engineers; Cipt Hughes, 1st Depot Battalion; • Capt Coxon, 2d Depot Battalion; CaptD'Eye, 3d Depot Battalion ; Lieut Barker, Royal Marines. Clerks of the Course: Major Gossett, Royal Engineers; Capt Drew, 3d Depot Battalion. They were assisted by four non- commissioned officers of the Royal Ar- tillery. Judge: Colonel Fellows, R. M. Assistant- Judge: Capt Harry, R. E. Starter: Capt Sweetenham, 31st Regt. The com- mittee consisted of Garrison Staff Sergt- Major Conlin, Quarter Master Sergt Selby, Sergt- Major Jones, R. A.; Sergt- Major Jones, R. E. ; Sergt Chambers, R. A.; Colour- Sergt Foster, R. E., Sergt- Major Lane, R. M. ; Colour- Sergt Jones, R. M., Sergt- Major Watts, 1 st Depot Battalion; Colour- Sergt Saunders, 4th King's Owa; Sergt- Major Kirswell, 2d Depot Battalion; Colour- Sergt Maloney, Sergt- Major Adams, 3d Depot Bat- talion ; and Colour- Sergt Southwell, 81st. It was very grati- fying to witness the good feeling which prevailed throughout tne sports between the officers and the troops, and all seemed in the highest spirits, the troops observing that the sports were more pleasurable than heavy packed drill.— The first event on the card was Putting the Stone ( 321b), standing put, three trials; first prize 53, second 2s 6d; there were 26 entries: J. Burke ( 20th Company R E.) took the first prize, throw- ing the ball 23ft 6in; J. Weir ( 37th Company, R. E.) took the second prize, putting the ball 21ft 7in from the scratch.— 2. Throwing the Hammer, three trials; first prize 5s, second 2s 6d; there were 35 entries: Private Sheen ( 1st, 12th) took the first prize, by throwing the hammer ( 161b) a distance of 59ft lOin; the second was taken by P. Burke throwing the hammer 58ft-.— 3. Boys belonging to Her Majesty's ship Wellesley; there were 20 entries ; disrance 100 yards; prize a ditty box: It was a pretty race, and after a smart run the boy Powars won by three feet of J. Winn, who came second.— 4. The Veterans'Race, for soldiers over 18 years' service, 400 yards; first prize 15s, second 7s 6d; there were 10 entries, and the whole of them started: Sergeant Harris ( Rifle Instructor, Ro3' al Marines, with 23 years' service) 1, Sergeant Thompson ( 2d, 20tli, East Devonshire) 2. Harris won easily by four yards; Gunner R. Pattison ( R. A.) made a good third. The distance was accomplished in lmin 8sec..— 5. Dis- tance One Mile; first prize 20s, second 15s, third 7s 6d: 103 men of various corps started, which made a very exciting race. Ravey and King were the favourites; and notwithstanding the number of men, they were well started. The race was run in 5min 22sec, although it is said that the distance was 40 yards over the mile; Private J. Ravey ( R. M.) 1, Private King ( 1st, 4th, King's Own) 2, Corporal Miller( R. E ) 3.— 6. Hop, Step, and Jump; first prize 5s, second 2s 3d: Private Taylor ( 94th) 1, Sapper Davies ( R. E.) 2. — 7. Wide Jump, standing ; first prize 5s, second 2s 6d : Private Davies ( R E ) 1, by 9ft 4in ; second was won by Taylor ( 94th), 8ft 7in.— 8. High Jump, running ; first prize 7s 6d, second 3s : Private Rosser ( 31st) 1, Private Thompson ( 31st) 2, clearing a jump of 4ft 6in.— 9. Officers' Race, 100 yards, Riding Whip : There were 13 started, and after a capital race Lieut. Frederick William Heiteage ( Royal Engineers) passed the winning post, about three yards ahead of the rest of his competitors.— 10. 200 Yard• Race, for Sergeants only; first prize 15s, second 10s: There were 13 started. It was a good race. Sergeant Chowne ( lst, 4th King's Own) 1, Sergeant M'Cowen ( 43d) 2. A yard between the second and third.— 11. Hurdle Race for Sol- diers ; first prize 20s, second prize 15s, third prize 7s 6d; over nine flight* of hurdles : There were twenty- four started. 8apper E. Davis ( R. E.) 1, Aspriege 2, and P. Sheen ( lst, 12th East Suffolk) 3.— 12. Hurdle Race for Officers: prize, opera glass: Six officers started, and they cleared the nine flights ot hurdles in good style, the winner being Lieut F. W. Heneage ( Royal Engi- neers), who came home about four yards ahead of Lieut Larminie ( R. E.), the winner being much cheered by his friends.— 13. Drum- mers and Buglers under 16 years of age, 100 yards; first prize 7s 6d, second prize 5s, third prize 2s 6d : Forty- two started. The first start was false, and the second was nearly so, owing to the difficulty of keeping the youngsters in a line, as each seemed eager to do his best. A good start at last having been made, it was a pretty run, when Drummer R. Sharp ( lst, 20th) won by half a yard of a very clever little runner, Bugler M'Kean ( Royal Engineers). Some dispute arose on arriv- ing home that Sharp was disqualified by his beingabove the age, as stated in the programme. O wing to the confusion which existed, the winner of the third prize could not be known.— 14. Half Mile Race ( winners of 5 and 8 excluded) ; first prize 15s, second 7s 6d: There were 21 started, and after some fine running Private King ( lst, 4th King's Own Regt) WOH by six yards, Private Brown ( Royal Marines) coming in second best.— The races concluded with some minor affairs, such as water bucket race, sack race, don- key race, & c, the sports not ending until a late hour. During the afternoon there were two bands in attendance, the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers, and the course was well kept, and every- thing went off very agreeable and pleasant to all parties con- cerned. There were some thousands of soldiers and civilians on the ground during the afternoon. ATHLETIC SPORTS AT ROSSALL SCHOOL. The annual athletic sports at Rossall School came off on Satur- day and Wednesday, March 14 and 18. The weather and state of the ground proved unfavourable, but the competition this year 6' iowed a considerable increase on that of last year, and the suc- cess on the whole was very fair. The sports on Saturday pro- duced most excitement in the Short Flat Race, 140 yards, 14sec, won in splendid style by H. G. Dixon, followed by L'Estrange and G. C. Ebsworth— The race of 110 yards, with a large water jump, for boys under fourteen, was, if anything, more in- teresting than usual, and was very well run throughout by " the winner Wilcox. Bigge was a good secon, Simonds third.— The Cricket Ball was thrown 102 yards by Humphreys, Harding 2.— In the Length Jump H. G. Dixon carried off' the prize by a jump of 18ft 2in, L'Estrange 2; the first three competitors jumped over 18 feet.— Putting the Stone, weight 271b : Harding ( 20ft 6in) I, Wilson 2.— High Jump: James ( 4ft lOin) 1. L'Estrange 2.— In the 8tan1ing Length Jump Egerton cleared 9ft 4in, L'Estrange 2. — Length Jump, under 16 : Cope ( loft Tin) 1, T. Richardson 2. On Wednesday the Mile Race was the most interesting, run in good style by F. Sharpe, who proved an easy winner ( time, 4min 55sec), L'Estrange 2, James 3.— In the 8hort Hurdle Race, 230yds, 11 hurdles, H. G. Dixon again proved successful ( time, 35see), L'Estrange 2.— The Flat Race for boys under 16 was won by Robertson, Fawkes 2.— The Wrestling Prize was awarded to L'Estrange, Harding 2.— The Consolation Stakes were carried off by Howard, Wilson and Fayres 2. ATHLETIC SPORTS OF THE 65TH L. R. V. The annual athletic sports of this corps were held at head- quarters, Rossall, on Saturday, March 21. The race which ex- cited most interest during the afternoon was the Long Hurdle Race, as it was open to all members of the school; but the three placed— Private Sharpe 1, Private James 2, and Lance- Corporal L'Estrange 3— proved the superiority of the rifle corps. Distance 1,100 yards. Time, 3min lOsec.— The Short Flat Race was won in splendid style by Private Dixon, Corporal Egerton coming in second. Distance 150 yards. Time, losec.— In the Short Hurdle Race Lance- Corporal L'Estrange was victorious, Private Dixon second. Distance 200 yards. Time, 26sec.— The Short Flat Race, open to members under 16, was won by Private Robertson, Private Fair being second. Distance 300 yards. Time, 29sec.— Private Watkins carried off the prize in a Long Hurdle Race, open to members of the Cadet Corps, Privates Townshend and Drought being placed second and third. Distance 1,100 yards. Time, 3jnin 50sec.— A Rolling Race, which was the cause of great amuse- ment, was won by Private Williamson, Private Brierley second. Distance, 50 yards. Time, 55sec.— The" remainder of the sports was as follows :— Stand High Jump : Privates Austin and Wil- liamson equal. Height, 3ft llin.— Hop, Skip, and Jump: Pri- vate Calcraft 1, Dixon 2. Distance, 40ft lin.— Throwing the Ham- mer: Sergeant Barnes 1, Ensign Bartlett2. Weight 171b. Dis- tance 48ft 3in.— Wrestling: Lance- Corporal L'Estrange 1, Private Lepper 2.— The Consolation Stakes, 230 yards, was won by Pri- vate Pierce in 303ec, Corporal Wilson second. Stewards of the course : Sergeant Hollins, Corporal Egerton, and Lance- Corporal L'Estrange. EASTER SPORTS AT HACKNE^ WICK. r>" These sports commenced on Monday, April 6, when we should say some 3,000 spectators assembled'to witness the same. The utmost good order as well as good humour prevailed, and the arrangements were under the management of Mr W. Price. The first event of the day was a QUARTER OF A MILE HANDICAP RACE.— This was for money prizes; first £ 10, second £ 1. third 10s. The competitors ran as follow:— First heat: G, Beddow 16 yards start, E. Golder 50, D. Popplewell 60, J. Naughton 65, E. May 75. Golder soon closed on his men, and went in a fine winner by two yards.— Second heat: 8. Sheppard 50, J. Powell 50, J. Fenton 70, Jones 75. This was a well- contested struggle, Powell winning by two yards. — Third heat: J. Batten 55, J. Howes 65, W. Cousins 70, Hall 75. After a severely- contested race, Cousens won by two yards.— Fourth heat: J.' Loyd 50, G. Davis 65, G. Barton 70, J. Corrick 70. A rattling struggle, Davis winning by two yards.— Fifth heat: W. Richards 40, J. James 65, H. Grace 70, C. Perry 45. This resulted in the victory of Richards.— Sixth heat: G. Hill 65, G. Warwick 70. Warwick maintained his lead, and won by four yards.— These six winners had to run off in the concluding heats, the result of which will be found among the doings of Tuesday. TOM TXLKR OF THE P. R. AND GABIBALDI — These men ran an off- hand race of 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. After a well- contested race Tyler proved the winner. His opponent not being satisfied, agreed to run another match, provided he was allowed five yards start; Tom consenting, the competitors came to the mark. Tyler, on getting away, obtained the best of the start, and again proved the winner. DEVON AND CORNWALL WRESTLING. — The play among the Devon and Cornish wrestlers had commenced on Friday, April 3, when, on the conclusion of that day's proceedings, there had been three " standards" made, namely, Snell, Joseph Menear, and 81a. de. The officials made their appearance in the ring on Monday, soon after three o'clock, to make additional standards, who proved to be Walters, Bescombe, Tregay, Hodges, Kingdom, Gould, Menear, Balkwell, Tullen, and Squires. DOUBLE PLAY.— Slade, throwing Bescombe, became the first for the treble play. """""" _" " T.- Th heat for the TUESDAY— The first affair that came off was the conclmding QUARTER OF A MILE HANDICAP RACE.— This, after some very good running, was won by G. Davis. FINAL HEAT OF THE MILE HANDICAP.— This had been com- menced on the 3d of April, and to- day the results were as follows: — Fenton proved the winner by 10 yards, Corkey second, and Richards third. This ended the pedestrian sports. " COBNWALL AND DEVON WEESTLINS.— The play was resumed, when a supplementary " standard" was made by Harper. DOUBLE PLAY ( continued).— Gould threw his man, and was the second on the roll for treble play ( Slade being the first). TREBLE PLAY,— The victors in this were Gould, Men ear, Slade, and Wyatt. FINAL FALLS.— The winners were Slade and Menear, and as it was getting dark they tossed for the prizes. Slade won, and got first prize in money,' and also the Duke of Cornwall's Cup; Me- near second money prize, Gould third, and Wyatt fourth. The prizes were duly paid over in the evening, ana thus terminated the sports at Hackney Wick. PEDESTRIANISM AT BOW. GKAY AND Cox.— On Saturday, April 4, these pedestrians met on this ground to run 600 yards, for £ 5 a side, there being a good attendance. The odds were 2 to 1 on Gray, and there was a good deal of money speculated. The pedestrians had to go by report of pistol, and C. Westhail, in arranging the preliminaries, way chosen referee. The men, on getting off, raced well together until something like three hundred yards of the distance had been covered, when Gray, in a fine spurt, went well' ifc advance, and after a well- contested race to the finish, went in a winner by aboat four yards. The stakes can be received by the winner at our office on Thursday next, April 16, at twelve o'clock. HACKNEY AND BUTTON.— After the above had been decided, these men cams on the ground to run 200 yards, for £ o a side, The betting was even, but there was not much done in the shape of speculation. On starting the pedestrians went away at a rattling pace, and after a capital; race Button went in a winner by four yards. MONDAY, APRIL 6 — There were about2,000 spectators assem- bled to- day on the New Olympia Grounds, Bow. to witness the events that had been announced for decision. The whole of the proceedings were under the superintendence of James Pudney of Mile End, who made a most efficient M. C. The sports com- menced with A HANDICAP RACE OF 160 YARDS.— This was for money prizes, the first man receiving £ 6, second £ 2, third £ 1, fourth 10s, and the men were drawn to run in the following order :— First heat: Salt 10 yards start, G. West 14, Roberts 15. After a dead heat between West and Roberts, West defeated his opponent by two yards.— Seconal heat: A. Crudgington 8, Andrews 11, Mitchell 13. A good race, ending in Crudgington being the winner by two yards.— Third heat: Day 11, Evans 15. Martin 14. This was a fine race, and resulted in Day going in a winner by not more than half a yard.— Fourth heat : Phillips 18, Spate 23, Patey 15. Phillips went in an easy winner, Spate next.— Fifth heat: Cartey 14, West of Bow 15, Challis 18. Cartey as they drew on to the goal came to the fore, and went in an easy win- ner ; West next.— Sixth heat: Jones 12, H. Evans 13, Reid 14. Reid landed first by four yards, Jones second — Seventh heat: Huxtable 14, G. Cousens 14." Aflnerace, Huxtable the winner.— Eighth heat: Gray 13, J. Hancock 16. Hancock maintained his advantage, and won easily. These successful men were again brought together, and ran thus:— First heat: Cartey 14, Reid 14. Cartey was the first to leave " the cords," but as he had " fouled" his man he was disqualified.— Second heat: A. Crudgington 8, T. Hancock 16. A fine struggle, terminating in Crudgington being the winner.— Third heat: Day 11, West 15. Another good race, West, who maintained the advantage of the lead through- out, going in a winner by a yard.— Fourth heat: Phillips 18, Huxtable 14. Huxtable, as they drew near the goal, wrested the lead from his opponent, and went in a winner by a yard.— Final heat: A. Crudgington 8, Huxtable 14, Reid 14, Day 11. These men had now to contend for the principal prize, when, after a well- contested race, Crudgington worked his way to the front, and went in a winner by two yards; Reid second, Day a good third, and Huxtable fourth. Six MILES HANDICAP.— This was likewise for money prizes, the winner £ 7, second £ 3, third £ 2. fourth £ 1. This event, which came off before the final heat of 160 yards handicap, was con- tested by the following men, viz :— Sam Barker of Billingsgate 150 yards start, B. Brunell 450, W. Richards ( the Welshman) 450, Delue 750, Toddy Ray 800, Brown 1,000. It will thus be seen that there were six competitors, but without going into any lengthened description of the running, it will only be requisite to state the struggle was well- contested, and on the finish ended in Richards ( the Welshman) going in a winner by 70 yards; Ray second, Brunell third, and Delue a good fourth. PEDESTRIANISM AT WANDSWORTH. On Monday, April 6, notwithstanding there was so much to claim the attention of the sporting metropolitans elsewhere, there were about 1,500 persons assembled on J. Garratt's enclosed ground, the whole of the proceedings being under the manage- ment of J. Smith ( the once well known Regent street Pet). 150 YARDS HANDICAP.— The preparatory heats for this event, for money prizes, the winner £ 4, second £ 110s, third half a sove- reign, had been run on Friday, April 3, and the pedestrians who then proved winners had again to be brought together to- day, and were drawn to contend thus:— First heat: Graham 13 yards start, Rodwell 14, Marks IS. The competitors " fouled" and Graham fell, Rodwell and Marks being ordered to run off in the final heat. — Second heat: Langley 11, Blandford 13, Ford 12. A well- con- tested race. Blandford the winner by half a yard.— Third heat: Tucker 11, Cooper 14. Tucker wrested the lead from his compe- titor, and went by the goal an easy winner.— Final heat: Marks 13, Rodwell 12, Langley 11, Tucker 11, had now to run in the final heat, but as the race ended in a dispute, owing to the men not being able to get away well together, the referee ordered them to run again on Saturday, April 11, at four e'clock. S. MILES OF BRIXTON AND BROWN OF KENSINGTON.— The match between these men was a ten miles' walk, for £ 50 and the champion's belt, Miles having to allow two minutes. The pedestrians, to accomplish the distance, had to walk 40 laps of the ground, and in arranging the preliminaries E. Smith was chosen referee. On the competitors coming to the mark Brown received the signal to start from the timekeeper, when away he went to make the most of the given two minutes. That he put the " steam" on at the highest possible pressure was unmistakable, for on the expiration of the given time it was found that Brown had covered 500 yards; so that when Miles started he was one lap and sixty yards in the rear. The great demand on our space will not allow ot our going into any minute details of the struggle; therefore, let it be sufficient to state that Miles con- tinued, from the commencement, to so improve his position that in the 31st lap ( seven miles and three- quarters) he came to the fore, amidst deafening cheers. Throughout the remaining two miles and a quarter the struggle on the part of both men was sustained in a most plucky manner, the lead first being in favour of one and then the other. When, however, the pedestrians had entered upon the 40th and last lap, Miles, who had been holding himself ready for the grand final effort, went dashing away in a magnificent spurt with the lead, and, on the finish of the distance, went in a winner by about six yards, both men being much exhausted. The first mile was walked by Miles ( the winner) in 7mm 35sec, two miles in 15min 30sec, three miles in 23min 45sec, four miles in 32min 4sec, five miles ( half the distance) in 40min 30sec, six miles in 47min 5sec, seven miles in 59rnin, eight, miles in lh 6min 45sec, nine miles in lh 15min 30sec, and the entire distance of ten miles was accom- plished in Ih 24min 30sec. KNOTT AND M'RAE — This was a walking match of two miles, this being the second meeting, the pedestrians having contended on Friday, April 3, when, owing to a dispute, they were ordered to walk again. Mr Garratt ( the proprietor) was referee, but although Knott on the termination of the distance was first, to reach the goal, still M'Rae was declared the winner, his opponent being disqualified owing to unfair practice. The distance was covered by the winner in 17min 13sec. MILLS AND GEAY.— On Tuesday, April 7, these men met here to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, there being a good attendance. The odds were 6 to 4 on Gray, and in arranging the preliminaries J. Miles of Brixton was chosen referee. The men had to go by mutual consent, and at the fourth attempt, they bounded off, the lead being taken by Mills, which he held throughout, and went in a winner by four yards. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICT. MONDAY, APEIL 6.— ASTON CEOSS GKOUNDS.— Easter Mon- day was ushered in by a soaking rain, which completely put a damper on all out- door sports till naid- day, when the rain in a measure ceased, and the " Brums " and those from the surround- ing districts made a good muster at the above grounds to witness the various matches set. down to come off. The first was between COLEMAN AND BECKETT.— These men came on the ground to walk two milejj for£ 5 a side. Coleman has of late been repeatedly before the public in several matches at these grounds. Beckett's last appearance here was two years back, in a mile and a half match with Thomas. He has also contended in many previous matches at these grounds. Both men looked in good trim. Our cor- respondent acted as referee. Even betting, Beckett for choice. The men got away well together; at the quarter mile Beckett bad the lead by eight yards, at the half mile had increased the distance, and at one mile was fully twelve yards ahead ( one mile in 8min 45sec). The first part of the second mile was well contested, but Beckett, whose style of walking was much admired, spurted for- ward, gradually widened the gap, and went in a winner by forty yards, Coleman giving in at that distance of the winning post. Time, two miles, 17min 9sec; the ground heavy. BAXTER OF BIRMINGHAM AND STEWABT.— These men now toed the scratch to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. Baxter has repeatedly figured at these grounds in previous matches. Stewart is a stranger to these grounds. Our correspondent acted again as referee. The betting commenced at 6 to 4 on Stewart, and finished at evens, Baxter for choice. The time ( 15 minutes) having expired, and no start, the men had to go by first report of pistol. Mr A. Roberts was selected to fire the same, and at the report Baxter went away with a slight lead. A good race; Baxter made good his way, and landed himself a winner by two yards. SIMPSON ( ALIAS THE COUNTBYMAN) AND POUNTNEY.— These Birmingham men were the next who made their appearance to run five score yards, for £ 5 a side, Mr Pearson, the stakeholder, doing the needful as referee. Simpson is well known here, but has been shelved for the last twelvemonths. Pountney also has ran several matches on the ground with varied success. Both men were in first- rate trim. Simpson was the favourite at 6 to 4. After some delay the men got off, Simpson having a shade the best of the start. " Well contested for three quarters of the distance, Simpson having the race in hand, and winning by two yards. S. Ei, WELL AND J. RHODES.— Some interest was taken in the mile match, for £ 5 a side, between the above men, it not being Elwell's distance, whilst Rhodes has always ran long distances. Our correspondent was again called upon to act as referee. El- well's friends, taking into consideration the difference of age ( Elwell 24, Rhodes 46) backed their man freely at. 6 and 7 to 4 ( taken). At the signal Rhodes went away at a good pace, keeping the lead till passing the referee at the seventh lap ( eight laps for the mile), when Ei well, who had kept close in Rhodes's wake, dashed past him, and gradually left the old one in the rear, who ran pluckily, but could not succeed in gaining ground, for El- well ran in a winner by 10 yards. WAREING AND JEVONS.— The 120 yards spin between these dis- trict men. for £ 5 a side, was, as usual, quite a sporting affair, the friends of each man backing him freely; first 10 to 9, then 5 to 4 on Jevons, Mr Hawkins of Wednesbury, the final stakeholder, acting as referee. Both men appeared in good trim. The time having expired without a start, Mr A. Roberts was selected to fire the pistol, on the report of which the men got well away together, but Wareing took the lead, and ran in a winner by two yards. R. GUELEY AND P. YAEDLEY.— That great interest was taken in the one mile match, for £ 5 aside, between the above- named men, was apparent by the large assemblage of those present. Both men looked all that could be desired, Gurley having trained under Hartshorne, and Yardley under Malins. A good deal of money exchanged hands on the event, both men having run many previous matches. The betting was 6 to 4 on Gurley, which was readily taken by Yardley's friends, as by the five yards start given to Yardley they considered they were safe. Mr Coates officiated as referee. At the signal the men bounded away, Yardley getting the best of the start, and keeping the lead till nearly the third lap ( eight laps for the mile), when Gurley, who was much the stronger man, got over the ground easily and gra- dually left his opponent ( 2 to 1 on Gurley offered, no takers) in the rear, and Yardley, seeing he had no chance of overtaking his fleeter adversary, gave up at the three quarters of a mile, Gurley finishing at his ease. The half mile run in 2min 30sec. YOUNG WILLETTS AND MILLS OF ASTON.— Both these men may- be said to be novices, Willetts having only contended in a previous match with the veteran Rhodes, and it was Mills's first attempt in an enclosed ground. The distance they had to run was one mile, for £ 5 a side. Our correspondent referee. Betting : 6 to 5 on Willetts, and 2 to 1 just previous to the start. At the signal the men got away, Mills with a good start. At half a mile Mills still kept the lead by eight yards : at the three quarters the men close together. A well- contested race, Willetts getting the lead at the last lap round, Mills making every effort, but not successfully, for Willetts ran in first by half a yard. RANDLE OF COLESHILL AND LEVI HOMES.— These well- known men were the next to toe the mark to run two laps ( a quarter of a mile less four yards) round the ground, for £ 5 a side. Homer has been before the public for years as a " ped," but has for the last twelve months been shelved. Randle is also well- known as a sprint runner. We need say no more than that each man looked in good trim. Our correspondent was referee. Betting was 3 to 2 on Randle. The men got away, Randle with the lead, at a rapid pace, and yard by yard leaving Homer in the rear, who, seeing there was no chance for him, gave in at one lap and three quar- ters; Randle winning easily. A. GRAHAM AND H. BISHOP — These Birmingham men, who came next to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side ( it was said), did not ex- cite the least interest. They got to scratch, and after one or two attempts got off together, ran breast to breast ( at a slow pace) till within a few yards of home, when Graham took the lead and went in first by half a yard. Even betting. TUESDAY.—- The weather to- day was again unfavourable for out- door amusements, yet the attendance was greater than has been seen for a long time past; the attraction no doubt was the ten mile running match, for £ 10 a side, between Roberts and Shaw ( both of Birmingham), Roberts giving Shaw 440 yards start. Owing to the rain of the previous day the ground was heavy, and just as the men started a heavy shower for some time took place. It may be recollected that Roberts has ran many- matches of long and short distances, and one of the ruck that ran with Deerfoot ( the Indian) when he appeared in a handicap at St Helena Grounds, as well as at Aston Cross. He is a much younger man than his opponent Shaw, who competed with Smalley at these grounds some months back, when he was the victor. Mr Coates acted as referee. The betting commenced at 3 to 2 on Roberts, whioh was readily taken by Shaw's friends, as with the long start and gameness of their man they'felt confident of a win. Roberts had to traverse the ground, or rather pass the referee eighty times, Shaw seventy- eight. At the signal the men got away; Roberts quickly began gaining ground, and at the finish of the first mile had gained half a lap, at the second mile he had wrested from Shaw one lap out of the two he had given him, at the close of the four miles and three- quarters was close on his man, at the fifth mile ( done in 29min 50sec) he had gained the two laps he had given ( any odds offered on him); Shaw kept steadily to his work, but Roberts spurted forward every time Shaw got near him, and the seven miles and a half were done in 45min 30sec, the eight miles and ahalf in53min 15sec, Robertsslightlyleading. The ground was exceedingly heavy, yet both men kept on, Shaw dbshiqg forward in several laps in the most plucky manner, but Roberts got away as soon as he got near him; the same enduring pluck was shown throughout the last mile. At the last lap Roberts dashed forward and landed himself a winner by 40 yards. Time, ten miles, lh 3min 47sec. | JOSES AND RHODES.— These well- known men came next, to run an off- hand match, for £ 5 a side, our correspondent acting as referee and stakeholder. As may be supposed, from the previous race, the ground was in a heavy greasy state. The men got away, Rhodes with the lead, and kept the same for three miles and a half, when a well- contested race for half a lap took place, Jones taking the first place; at four miles and a half the men were breast to breast for a short distance, when Jones put. on the steam, and ran in a winner by 12 yards. Time, two miles and a half, 16min 3sec, five miles 38min 16sec; even betting, Jones for choice. WASS AND GUBLEY.— The mile match, for £ 5 a side, between these men, take s place on Monday, April 13, at Aston Cross Grounds; men to be at scratch punctually at three o'clock. The final deposit for the same must be made on the morning of the race, be- fore twelve o'clock, to S. Beasley ( of the Talfourd Inn, Phillip- street, Aston), who is final stakeholder and referee. LONGWOBTH AND THOMPSON.— J. Thompson of Birmingham and H. Longworth of Booth- lane are matched to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side, on May 4, at Aston Cross Grounds. To meet on Monday, April 13, at Mr Kettle's, Booth- lane, to make a further deposit. T. JONES ( BBUSHEY) AND LITTLEB'S MAN.— These men are matched to run a quarter of a mile round Aston Cross Grounds, for £ 16 a side. They meet on Monday, April 13, between five and six, at Mr Clulee's, Aston Cross, to draw up articles. G. MILLS AND C. DAKEN.— These men are matched to run one mile, at Aston Cross Grounds, for £ 5 a side. Ten shillings a side is down in the hands of our correspondent, and the men meet on Monday, April 13, at Mr Moore's, Queen's Arms, Aston- road, between six and eight o'clock, to make it into £ 1 a side, and draw up articles. Either man not there at the time appointed to forfeit the money down. Edward Witton of Birmingham will run T. Horton one mile, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Mr Pearson's, White Swan, Lecge- street. KNIGHT AND ROLLINSON.— These men ( both of Weetbromwich) met on Monday, April 6, at Oak- road, to run a quarter of a mile, for £ 5 a side, Rollinson getting a start of 10 yards. Betting, even. A well- contested race took place, Knight catching his man at 200 yards, and winning by five yards. JONES AND GEEEN.— These Westbromwich men have made their money (£ 5 a side) good to the stakeholder for their eight score yards match, which comes off on Monday, April 13, at Wall Heath Grounds, Dudley. The men are to be at scratch between one and three o'clock. To go by mutual consent in 15 minutes, or by first report of pistol. Young Hodson of Birmingham will run T. Thomas of Tividale, J. Jackson, or Palmer of Dudley six score yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Welsh's, Three Horse Shoes, Oldbury. D. POPPWELL AND YOUNG MOEDYKE ( BOTH OF BIRMING- HAM).— These men run their half mile match, for £ 10 a side ( not £ 5, as stated last week in error), at Aston Cross Grounds, on Mon- day, April 13, Mordyke receiving 10 yards start. The men make their final deposit to the stakeholder and referee, T. Cooper, of the Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, Bull- ring, Birmingham, on Saturday evening, April 11. The men start from half- past two to three o'clock, by report of pistol. WALL HEATH GEOUNDS, DUDLEY.— O. Newey and C. Shep- pard ( both of Dudley) met at the above grounds on Monday, April 6, to run their 140 yards match, for £ 5 a side. There was a very large attendance to witness the same. The betting com- menced at 5 to 4 and ended at 10 to 7 on Sheppard, Mr Hastings, proprietor of the grounds, acting as referee. The condition of both men was first- rate. Not getting away at the time ( 30 minutes), they went by the first pull of handkerchief with an even start. Newey quickly took the lead. A severe and well- contested race ensued, Newey winning by a yard. T. THOMAS OF TIVIDALE AND 8. WEBB OF KATES HILL.— These well- known district men are again matched to run six score yards, for £ 10 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on May 4. Mr J. Coates of Birmingham to be referee, and Mr W. Challing- worth of Dudley final stakeholder. To start by mutual consent in 30 minutes; if no start then, to start by report of pistol. Either party going before the pistol is fired, or going after the report, to lose the money. The stakeholder and referee to appoint a party to fire the pistol. £ 1 10s is down, and 30s is to be made to the stakeholder on April 14. T. Roberts of Birmingham will run Toddy Ray of London 10 miles, if he will give him a start of 400 yards, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. Will give or take expenses to run at Oxford or Birmingham; or will run T. Ellar of Oxford five miles, or take l£ min start in 10 miles, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side, and take or give expenses to run at Oxford or Birmingham. Money ready at Mr Rowbotham's, Black Lion, Hurst- street. H. Gurley of Birmingham will run any of the following men one mile, with 20 yards start:— De Grass, D. Poppwell, Elwell of Brierly Hill, Handle of Coleshill, or T. Roberts, with 30 yards, or C. Brown of Erdington can have 20 yards in a mile; either match for from£ 10 to £ 25 aside. Money ready at R. Piatt's, Old Green Man, Birches Green, near Erdington. W. Martin of the Golden Lion, Deritend, Birmingham, has a man he will match to walk Beckett one or two miles round Aston Cross Grounds, or on a fair turnpike road, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready as above. Mardyke of Birmingham will run J. Rhodes of Wolverhampton one or two miles round Aston Cross Grounds, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. An answer through Sell's Life attended to. G. WASS AND G. PETERS.— These men must make a further de- posit for their six score yards match to Mr Tailby, the final stake- holder, on Monday. April 13, to be ran at Aston Cross on May 4. R. fGuBLEY AND LITTLEB'S MAN.— These men must make a fur- ther deposit to 8. Beasley, the final stakeholder, on Monday, April 13, for their mile match, for £ 10 a side, at Aston Cross. PEDESTRIANISM AT BROMPTON. COLLINS AND ALDEE.— On Monday, April 6, these men met on J. Roberts's Ground to run half a mile, for £ 5 a side, Alder re- ceiving 15 yards. The meeting was well attended, and for a minor affair there was a good deal of money speculated on the result, Collins the favourite at 5 to 4. On the start being made the men went away at a rattling pace, and a well- contested race ensued. Alder, who ran with great gameness, held the advantage of the lead until near the finish, when Collins closed on him, came to the front, and went in a winner by four yards. MILE HANDICAP.— This was for money prizes, and the pedes- trians who entered ran in the following order:— First heat: Thorne from scratch, Furness 40 yards start, Allen 70. The lead was maintained by Allen, and he went in the winner, Furness second.— Second heat: Jones scratch, Collins 40, Alder 70. A well- contested race, Jones, who closed on his men, winning. — Final heat: Jones scratch, Allen 70. These men being the two winners had to contend for the prize, when, after a rattling struggle from end to end, Jones caught his man near the finish and went in a winner by not more than two yards. The winner can have the stakes at our office on Thursday next, at twelve o'clock. SHEFFIELD AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. ALL ENGLAND 130 YABDS NOVICE HANDICAP RACE.— On Easter Monday and Tuesday mornings. April 6 and 7, Mr J. Kirk, of the Norfolk Arms, Norfolk street, Sheffield, gave the follow- ing prizes to be run for at Hyde Park, Sheffield, in a Novice Han- dicap Race of the above distance :—£ 10 for the winner, 30s for the second man, and" 10s for the third. A good deal of betting took place on the event. We subjoin the results :— Lot 1: J. Mappin 19J yards start, 1; J. Fox 21, 2. Won by two yards.— Lot 2 : J. Ellis 18, 1; H. Crampton 17, 2. Won by three yards.— Lot 3: W. Marshall 20J, 1; G. Buxton of Nottingham 14, 2. Won by seven yards.— Lot 4 : R. Tinley 22j, 1 ; M. Wright 20^, 2. Won by a yard.— Lot 5: T. Tattersall 21,1; A. Bentley 19j, 2. Won, after a good race, by a yard.— Lot 6 : G. Parkinson, 20J, 1: J. Moore 19, 2. Won by two yards.— Lot 7 ; J. Davison ( late of Manchester) 15, walked over.— Lot 8 : J. Stone 20J, 1 ; J. Pearsou 20J, 2. Won by a yard and a half.— Lot 9 : H. Davenport 21, 1; wr R. Ovendale 21, 2. Won by three yards.— Lot 10 ; J. Boisover 16, 1 ; E. Thorpe of Ardwick 12j, 2. Won by three yards.— Lot 11 : J. Lee 21, 1 ; J. Wood 16, 2. Won, after a well- contested race, by a foot.— Lot 12 : H. Coop of Bury 16, walked over.— Lot 13: M. Hodgkinson 19, 1; W. Green 22|, 2. Won by two yards. The winners were drawn again the same night at the handicapper's, to run off on the following morning ( Tues- day), in five heats, which were decided as follows:— Lot 1 « J. Lee 21, 1; G. Parkinson 20f, 2. Won by three yards.— Lot 2: J. Mappin 19|, walked over.— Lot 3: M. Hodgkinson 19, 1; J. Store 2Q£, 2. Won by a yard.— Lot 4: J. Ellis 18, 1, J. Davison 15, 2. Won by three yards.— Lot 5: H. Coop 16, walked over. After a short rest the five winners were again drawn in two heats, whieh were decided as follows :— Lot 1: M. Hodgkinson 1, J. Mappin 2, J. Ellis 3. Won by a yard.— Lot 2: J. Lee 1, H. Coop 2. Won by three yards.— Deciding heat: Lee beat Hodg- kinson for the first prize easily by a yard and a half, and Coop beat Mappin in a canter by several yards for the third money. Our reporter acted as referee, and Mr Boothroyd as the starter. GBEAT ALL ENGLAND 23- 5 YABDS HANDICAP RACE.— On Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, about 5,000 spectators assem- bled together at Hyde Park, Sheffield, to witness the long- pending Great All England 235 Yards Handicap race, got up under the management ef the well- known handicapp r, Mr W. Pitts, the landlord of the Old Black Boy, Bailey- lane, Sheffield, and Mr J. Boothroyd, the proprietor of the Hyde Park Ground, Sheffield, who, very liberally gave the following prizes to be run for, namely:—£ 25 for the winner, £ 4 for the second man, and £ 1 for the third. For this race a great amount of speculation took place, the principal par- ties supported being C. Morton, G. Smith, J. Eshelby, G. Bailey, J. 8kinner, W. Webster, D. Taylor, R. Dooley, T. Hulley, J. M'Donnell, H. Webster of Liverpool, and G. Mole. The com- petitors were divided into 12 heats, five being in the first, four in the next nine, and five in the last two heats. The first heat was fixed for two o'clock, and shortly after that time, the ground hav- ing been measured by our reporter, who was also selected as referee, the bell was rung for— Lot 1: C. Booth of Leeds 58 yards start, 1; R. Kelly ( late of Limerick) 62, 2; E. Thorpe of Ard- wick 57, 3. Wen by half a yard. The absentees for this heat were J. Andrews 53, and W. Darley 56.— Lot 2: R. Price of Mid- dlesborough 59, 1; J. Skinner 59, 2; W. Columbine of Wors- borough 59, 3; A. Hopkinson 57, 4. Won by three quarters of a yard.— Lot 3: W. Bury 63, 1; D. Taylor of Coventry 52, 2; A. Kelly of Wardsley61, 3; T. Pears 65, 4. Won by a yard and a half. Taylor got off very badly, or the result might have been different.— Lot 4: F. Taylor 65, 1; T. Moore 64, 2; J. Bradburn 60, 3. Won by four yards. Bradburn was put back twice for starting before the pistol was fired. W. Dunbar of Pontefract 61 was absent.— Lot 5: H. Stones 59, 1; J. M'Donnell 65, 2. Won in a canter. In this heat the absentees were J. Burgin 62, and P. Carr 63.— Lot 6: W. Webster 59, 1; F. Littlewood 59, 2. Won, after a most exciting race, by nearly a foot. A. Crudgington of London 52, and R. Dooley of Blakeley 62 did not run.— Lot 7 : J. Parkin 64, walked over. G. Beddow of London 44, H. Dodds of Birmingham 58, and H. Harrison of Pontefract 59 did not show.—- Lot 8: C. Smith 63,1; J. Eshelby 62, 2. Won by three yards. J. M'Manners of Doncaster 59, and S. Taylor 63, did not run.— Lot 9 : G. Smith 64,1; A. Berry 63, 2 ; R. Savage 64, 3. F. Challoner 63 was absent. Smith won by a yard and a half.— Lot 10: C. Morton 56, 1; J. Spencer ef Huddersfield 52, 2; T. Boddington 64, 3. W. Waitmen of Coventry was absent. Won by four yards.— Lot 11: G. Mole of Walsall 44,1 ; C. Lee of Crookes 62, 2 ; H. Webster of Liverpool 53, 3. J. Watkinson 60 and T. Hulley 65 also ran, but were not placed. Mole, much to the surprise of the spectators, by whom lie was loudly cheered, landed himself the winner by half a yard; Lee beat Webster, who was freely backed to win a lot of money, for second honours by a foot.— Lot 12 : G. Bailey 60, walked over. This heat brought Monday's proceedings to a close. The winners of the above heats were drawn again the same evening at the handicapper's to run oft on the following day, Tues- day, four being in each heat. The first heat, which was appointed for three o'clock, resulted in a walk over for G. Smith 64; C. Booth 58, H. Stones 59, and F. Taylor 65 de- clining.— Lot 2: C. Mole 44, 1; C. Morton 56,2; W. Webster 59, 3; J. Parkin 64, 0. In this heat Morton, who was a great " pot," was backed to beat Mole, who was the scratch man, by three yards. Morton, when near home, unfortunately caught the ground with his front spikes, which threw hiin forward, and he fell heavily, Mole just winning.— Lot 3: C. Smith 63, 1; Wr. Bury 63, 2; G. Bailey 60, 3; R. Price 59, 4. Won by two yards. After an hour's rest the three winners again came on the ground to run off for the prizes, which were awarded as follows:— First, £ 25, to G. Smith 64 yards; second, £ 4, to C. Smith 63 yards; and the third, £ 1, to G. Mole 44 yards. This was a splendid race, and resulted in G. Smith being declared the winner by a yard. Mole, who came with an extraordinary rush at the finish, was beaten for the second place by C. Smith by two yards and a half. In conclusion, we are glad to say that this handicap, as well as the novice one, reflects the highest credit to all parties concerned. JOHNSON V TIME.— For the match in which J. Johnson of Heeley has backed himself to walk 50 miles fair heel and toe in 10 hours, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Monday, April 20, the stake- holder, Mr J. Boothroyd, has now received £ 5 a side [ sum not named]. HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— PIGEON SHOOTING.— A first- class single pigeon gun, value £ 5, will be shot for at Hyde Park, Shef- field, on Monday, April 13, in a handicap of from 17 to 21 yards. Entrance os each, 5 birds each, single guns lfoz of shot, double guns Ifoz. The first bird to be trapped at three o'clock. Gun or money. QUEEN'S HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.— On Saturday, April 4, a canine sprint race, distance 200 yards, took place on this ground between Siddall's Violet of Dronfield and Morton's Luce of Sheffield, for £ 10 a side, the heavier dog allowing two yards and a half inside to the pound. Luce, who was the heavier by l jlb, consequently had to give Violet 3yds 4| in. Violet won easily by several yards. QUEEN'S HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.— PIGEON SHOOTING.— The great all England pigeon shooting handicap, announced to be shot at this ground on Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, in which the proprietor, Mr H. Phoenix, was to give £ 7, did not take place. On Monday, however, a handicap of 10s each was shot for at 4 birds each, single guns lfoz of shot, double guns 1| Nineteen gentle- men contended. Messrs Clarke, Froggart, and Ridge killed all, and divided. QUEEN'S HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.— A pigeon shooting match at 10 birds, 21 yards rise, Ifoz of shot, took place on tnis ground on Monday, April 6, between A, Gregory of Loxley and G. Crookes of Owlerton. Gregory won, killing three out of eight, Crookes yards, Knight staking £ 50 to Hilton's £ 40, Mr Holden being only killing one out of nine. i stakeholder, and S. Albison ( the Champion Mile Runner) referee. QUEEN'S HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.— On Tuesday, April 7, a sweep- i The agreement originally signed by the competitors stated that stakes of 10s each was shot for here, by eleven subscribers, the usual conditions. After first- rate shooting, Messrs G. Wilson, W. Swift, and G. Burch killed all their birds, and divided. HAREWOOD ARMS, LEEDS7 AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. SATURDAY, APEIL 4.—' There was a good attendance at the Victoria Race Grounds to- day to witness the sports, which con- sisted of Mr Garnett's 125 Yards Handicap. First prize £ 12, second £ 1, third 10s, for which there had been eighty entries, thirty- six of whom accepted. The first heats, containing nine lots of four each, were run to- day. There was not much specula- tion on the heats, which were run as follows:— Lot 1: For this heat P. Castlow 29 yards start, walked over.— Lot 2: G. Swift of Sheffield 17, won easily.— Lot 3: W. Ely* 24, 1; J. Worth 20, 2.— Lot 4: H. Smithson 21,1.— Lot 5: R. Jackson 19, 1.— Lot 6: C. Blamire 19, 1; H. Race of Wakefield 21, 2.— Lot 7: J. Hawkshaw 22,1; D. Hey 17, 2.— Lot 8: J. Brownfoot 20, 1; S. Middleton 24, 2.— Lot 9: C. Child 21, 1; G. Newton 24, 2. BBOOK AND WILSON.— These men met and ran their 120 yards race, for £ 10 a side, here to- day. There was a fair amount of money laid on the event at 2 to 1 on Brook, who proved an easy winner. MO¥ DAY, APEIL 6.— There was again a good attendance to- day to witness the sports. On and since Saturday there had been a fair amount of speculation on the final result of Mr Garnett's Handicap, 6 to 1 being laid freely agSt Hawkshaw, Smithson, Jackson, and Swift, 10 to 1 agst any other. The winners on Satur- day were divided into three lots of three each, who ran as fol- lows :— Lot 1: C. Child 21 yards start, Hawkshaw 22, Brownfoot 20. This was a well contested race; during a portion of it Child appeared likely to win it, but by catching his right foot against one of the stakes he was thrown off his running, Hawkshaw get- ting in front, and after a good race went in winner, Child next, Brownfoot last.— Lot 2: Ely 24, 1; Castlow 29, 2.— Lot 3: Jack- son 19,1; Smithson 21, 2 ; Swift 17. This was the best contested race of the day; the men were so near each other at the finish that they all went up to the referee and claimed the race. He decided that it was won by Jackson. During the usual time allowed for rest a moderate sum was laid out at 4 to 1 against Jackson and Ely, and 6 to 1 against Hawkshaw.— The final heat: On the men toeing their marks the pistol was fired and off they bounded; when about half the distance had been run Hawkshaw had overtaken Ely, which was soon ditto with Jackson. The three then appeared to run in abreast, and at the finish Hawkshaw landed aboHt a foot in front of Jackson, who was about a yard in advance of Ely. NAYLOE AND GREENWOOD.— During the interval between the heats for the above handicap these Chapeltown men came to the scratch to run their mile race, for which Naylor staked £ 6 to £ 5, and gave his opponent twenty- five yards start. There was very little betting on the event. During the running of the first lap Greenwood appeared to have made the gap between them rather wider, but at the finish of the second lap Naylor had made the distance between them considerably less, and at the close of the third lap he had got up to his man, and on entering the second they were to go by pistol, and either man quitting the mark be- fore it was fired was to stand one yard back. The betting was 6 and 7 to 4 on Knight. The race may be described in a few words, as, on the signal being given, Knight immediately went to the fore, soon had the race in hand, and passed the referee a very easy winner. For this contest Knight had been well prepared by the veteran trainer W. Fish of Royton, near Oldham. JOHNSON AND MILLS.— T. Johnson of Manchester and E. Mills of Rochdale were to have met here on April 11 to run 100 yards backwards, for £ 25 a side, the event being fixed for five o'clock. When our reporter wrote, Mr Holden held £ 15 each. PEDESTRIANISM AT IPSWICH AND BURY ST EDMONDS. On Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, a series of sports took place at these towns. The scene of the proceedings at Ipswich was the Cavalry Barrack- square, and a tolerably extensive pro- gramme was provided. A sack race, open to boys only, across the course, for a prize of 5s, was won by a lad named Robinson. A ball gathering match, also between boys, resulted in favour of Finch and Robinson, who divided the spoils. Next came a wheel- barrow race, open to soldiers only, blindfolded, 220 yards. 8ix men contended, and the race was won by Gunning, Yates claim- ing second prize. The next contest, a one mile race, was between military and civilians, for a prize of 10s. There were eight com- petitors. Robb ( a soldier) kept the lead throughout, and won by one lap. The mile was run in 5min 35sec. The event of the day was a match between Deerfoot, White of Gateshead, Brighton of Norwich, Lang, and Andrews. The distance was six miles, divided into 48 laps. The first prize was a silver cup, value 25 guineas, and the second prize £ 3. The men all got off well at starting, Brighton leading, Deerfoot second, Lang third, White fourth, and Andrews last. After this Deerfoot kept fourth place, and it was not until towards the close of the race that he headed either Brighton, White, or Lang, who occasionally changed places. The six miles were completed as follow:— First mile, 5min 30sec ; second mile, llmin 5sec ; third mile, 16min 40sec ; fourth mile, 22min 40sec ; fifth mile, 28min 20sec ; sixth mile, 33min 30sec. During the last mile the men occasionally changed their positions, but Deerfoot never headed. The running ap- peared to be between Brighton, White, and Lang, Andrews being one or two laps behind. In the last half mile Deerfoot was still fourth, White running about even with Brighton. In the final lap the men were well up, and when about half- way round Deer- foot quickened his pace and closed with the other three, but he never led for a moment; in fact, as they turned the corner to the straight run home White put on a splendid spurt, which was fol- lowed by Brighton, who was close upon him, Lang and Deerfoot being together. White and Brighton ran almost foot to foot to the winning post, which White, however, succeeded in passing about a foot ahead of Brighton, thus winning the first prize; Lang was third, and Deerfoot fourth. On Tuesday the performance was repeated in the Militia Bar- rack- square, Bury St Edmunds. A 220 Yards Race was won by a young man named Webb, who was then matched to run a quarter turn the fourth time he went by him, and went on leisurely to i 0f mile with Nevin of Stockton, the 400 yards Champion, Webb the finish, winning as he pleased. TUESDAY.— The first heats of Mr Lengthorne's 130 Yards Novice Handicap, for £ 5, and other money prizes, were run at the Victoria Race Grounds to- day. There was not a large com- pany present, the handicap not exciting much interest. The card contained eight lots of four each who had accepted. The following are the winners of their heats:— D. Atha 27 yards start, Wordsworth 25, C. Romford 25, Jordon 26, Castlow 30, T. Har- man 24, Rowland 24, Brown 26. The deciding heats will be run at these grounds on Monday, April 13. WEDNESDAY.— FEEGUSON AND BARKEE.— There was a fair attendance at these grounds to witness the 120 yards race, for £ 25 a side, between W. Ferguson of Newcastle and G. Barker of Aberford. Betting commenced at even money and closed at 3 and 4 to 1 on Ferguson. After several attempts to get off being vain, they started by report of pistol and effected a fair start, Barker if anything in front. They ran pretty closely together until about fifteen yards from home, when Ferguson put it on and won by about two yards. JACKSON AND DUTTON.— The 440 yards race between these Leeds men is progressing, for £ 10 a side, and is fixed to come off at these grounds on Saturday, April 18. Messrs Woolfoot and Brown of Leeds will give a massive silver cup, value 30gs, for the first prize, second £ 2, third £ 1, to be run for in a One Mile All England Handicap at the Victoria Race Ground, Leeds, on Saturday and Monday, May 2 and 4. Entries of 2s each to close on Tuesday, April 14, and acceptances of 3s each on Tuesday, April 21. All entries and acceptances to be made with J. Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds ; or Mr C. Gar- nett, Green Man Inn, Dewsbury- road, Leeds. B. Hayden, Leeds, is surprised at Boothroyd of Honley chal- lenging him to run a mile level when he knows that is not his ( Hayden's) distance ; but if Boothroyd thinks proper he can be on to run four miles in a month after the first deposit, for £ 25 a side. To give or take expenses for choice of ground. A match on the above terms can be made any night at Mr Woolfoot's, Hare- wood Arms, Leeds. LI3TEE AND CABTEE.— On Monday, April 6, about 500 persons were present at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, to witness the 160 yards race between W. Lister of Cleckheaton and J. Carter of Cleckheaton, for £ 15 a side. There was a fair amount of betting at evens, but Lister for choice- They made an even start, but it was soon evident that Carter had met with his match, and he had to succumb to the speed of his opponent, who won rather easily. FERGUSON AND SWIFT.— A match to run 200 yards has been made between Ferguson of Newcastle and G. Swift of Sheffield, the latter to have five yards start, for £ 25 a side; to run at Hyde Park, Sheffield. Mr Woolfoot has received £ 1 a side for " the match. No day is yet agreed upon. GODDABD AND BOLTON.— Mr Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds, has received articles and £ 5 a side between T. Goddard of Batley and J. Bolton of Heckmondwike to run 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, to be made into £ 15 a side on Saturday, April 11, and the remainder of the money by half- past three o'clock on Monday, April 27, the day of running. To run at the Victoria Race Grounds, Leeds. RABBIT COURSING.— FLORA AND GUESS — The match to run the best of 21 courses at rabbits, for £ 20 a side, between Marshall's Flora of Gildersome and Brittan's Guess of Hunslet is pro- gressing, and is fixed to come off at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Saturday, April 25. KNUR AND SPELL.— On Saturday, April 4, a match at knur and spell was played at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, between J. Kilburn of Brighouse and Binns of Deighton, for £ 15 a side Kilburn prcved the winner by 14 scores. CANINE.— FLORA AND POPSEY.— A match has been made for E. Pilling's bitch Flora ( of Hunslet) and C. Brown's bitch Popsey to run 200 yards, for £ 15 a side, Popsey to allow one yard to the pound outside. £ 1 a side is now down, which is to be made into £ 5 a side on Saturday, April 11, Mr Woolfoot to be stakeholder and referee. To be run at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, on Monday, May 11. ARROW THROWING.— The match to throw 40 arrows, for £ 25 a side, between J. Raper of Dudley Hill and T. Baxter of Bowling is progressing. Another deposit of £ 10 a side has to be made good on Saturday, April 11, with Mr Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds, and the remainder on the day of throwing, Saturday, April IS, at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds. To commence at three o'clock. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, APEIL 4.— The great festival of Easter has once more arrived and departed; and, though pleasure has held pre- dominant sway among the holiday visitors to the city of now smokeless factories, it has been almost a blank week at the chief pedestrian arenas. At the above grounds, however, on the after- noon abovenamed there was no lack of sport; it was fair in quality as well as diversified in character. The events decided included foot racing, wrestling, rabbit coursing. & c; the day was fine, though cold, about 600 persons assembled within the enclosure, and the ground was in excellent condition. The principal event of the afternoon was THE DECIDING HEAT BETWEEN BUCKLEY AND BOOTH.— The agreement originally signed by J. Buckley of Tonge- lane, near Middleton, and J. Booth of Newton Heath, near Manchester, set forth that they should run 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the above grounds on Saturday, March 28, Mr G. Hardy of the Rising Sun, Swan- street, in the latter city, to be stakeholder and referee. They accordingly met on that day, when, with the betting at 2 and 3 to 1 on Buckley, the race, as described in our last, ended in a dead heat, and the men subsequently agreed to run off' for the stake on the following Saturday ( April 4) upon precisely the same condi- tions. The pedestrians having on the former occasion proved their merits to be equal, the match excited considerable interest during the week which elapsed, each having many adherents, and hence the large attendance to witness the result. To- day Buckley, who appeared in admirable condition, entered the course accompanied by his trainer ( G. Darley of the Pedestrian Tavern, Pendleton) and J. Johnson of Salford; whilst Booth, who also seemed in good tiff, though somewhat fleshy, was attended by the veteran Dick Grundy of Manchester and D. Hey wood of Hollin- wood, the heavy weight wrestler. The betting opened at 5 to 4 on Booth, but subsequently each became alternately the favour- ite at evens, and some spirited wagering took place on the final issue. By the conditions the men were to start by mutual consent, but if they did not get off in half an hour they were to go by pistol. Shortly before five o'clock, all being in readiness, Mr Hardy took his position as referee, and the pedestrians proceeded to the mark. Here three or four of the " noisy fraternity" kept up a continual din of badinage, at which it was easy to perceive Buckley especially was much an- noyed, and almost unnerved, whenever an attempt to start; was made. At length the prescribed time elapsed, and, as on the preceding week, Mr Hardy again nominated Mr S. Andrew to lire the pistol, but in doing so he had to stand behind a rug, and consequently he could not see the competitors he had been ap- pointed to start. Whilst eagerly waiting for the signal Buckley went over the mark, and thus incurred the penalty stated in the articles of being placed two yards back. Another attempt was shortly afterwards made, but when the pistol was fired Buckley was near the original mark instead of two yards behind, and, therefore, Booth naturally declined to go, Buckley running over the course alone. On being appealed to, amid considerable ex- citement of the crowd, the referee decided that the men should ran again at six o'clock, and both to start from the same crease ! Upon this the backer of Buckley stated that his man should not compete, and that he would withdraw his portion of the stake ; but to this resolution, as will be seen, he did not adhere. At the hour appointed the pedestrians once more appeared upon the scene, the formerly fleet- footed Job Smith being now entrusted with the office of starter, and the betting was then 5 to 4 on Buck- ley. On the trigger being pulled the favourite snatched an ad- vantage, and bounded along in front at a capital pace. When about half way Booth made a good, though futile, effort to overtake his opponent; Buckley, then finding that he had the race safe, abated in his speed, and, after waiving his defiant hand to Booth, he ( Buckley) passed the tape and won easily by a yard and a half. In conclusion, we feel bound to add that not the slightest blame attaches to Mr Andrew in his efforts to effect a fair start, the failure having arisen solely in consequence of his not being permitted to see the men at the time he was required to fire the pistol. At the same time, whilst we feel confident that Mr Hardy ( the referee) was actuated by none but the most honourable and impartial motives, we venture to differ with him in at last order- ing both men to start from the same mark. Buckley had un- questionably incurred the penalty of standing two yards back ; but this he escaped by order of the referee, through the defective arrangements with regard to giving the signal, to the making of which Bucklev, as well as Booth, was a consenting party. THE GBEAT MILE RACE FOE £ 200.— Mr Holden has now re- ceived £ 55 each on account of the match between J. Sanderson ( alias Treacle) of Whitworth, near Rochdale, and P. Stapleton of Mossley, to run one mile, for £ 100 a side, at these grounds, on Monday, May 4, the stakeholder to be referee. The next deposit of £ 10 each will become due on April 13. 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 Tuesday, April 14, and acceptances, 2s 6d, the week fol- lowing, at the grounds. Stamps as cash. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. THE CHAMPION WBESTLING BELT.— The sum of £ 5 has been left in the hands of Mr Hayes, the proprietor of these grounds, for the purpose of matching H. Counsel ( alias Bordy) of Bury to wrestle J. Meadowcroft of Radcliffe, for £ 25 a side and the Cham- pion Belt. The prize is at present in the possession of Meadow- croft, and if he will cover the £ 5 in Mr Hayes's hands a match will be made, in accordance with the conditions which appertain to that trophy. WEESTLING.— The men engaged in this match were H. Dixon of Newton Heath and T. Etchells of Failsworth, the contest being two out of three back falls, in the Lancashire style, for £ 5. Etchells a few days ago forfeited to Dixon in a similar engage- ment, for £ 15 a side, but, notwithstanding this, 5 to 2 was laid on the former proving victorious to- daj'. Mr Hayes filled the office of referee. The match was of short duration ; Dixon gained the first throw in 7jmin, but Etchells got the second in 4min, and the third in 5min, thereby winning the event. RABBIT COUESING.— A match also came off between J. Potts's Rose of Stockport and W. Allen's Nettle 8 out of 15, for £ 5 a side, Nettle having two given. Mr Hayes acted as referee, and the bet- ting at start was 6 to 4 on Rose. The non- favourite, however, proved successful, the score at the conclusion being as follows : Nettle ( including 2 given) 8, Rose 4. great tact and skill for an hour and a half. They several times slipped hold, and exhibited great dexterity, when ultimately Cummings placed his opponent hors de combat by a back fall, and won the first prize. May, who is a powerful and scien- tific player, took the second; and Wakeham, a very promising wrestler, came in for the third prize, and this terminated the sport. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND WRESTLING AT HORNSEY WOOD HOUSE.— On Saturday, April 4, there was again a tolerable good attendance on the grounds attached to the above house, to witness the conclusion of the wrestling between the men of Cum- berland and Westmoreland, which had, according to custom, commenced on the preceding day ; but, through the intervention of darkness, could not be entirely finished. The wrestling on Saturday was confined exclusively to men belonging to the two counties residing in London, the prizes being for the winner a gold watch, value 18 guineas ; second, a silver lever watch, value 10 guineas; the third and fourth having their exertions rewarded with a snuff- box each, of equal value. Our space will not permit us to go into the particulars of the play, therefore, let it be suffi- cient to state that the final falls had to be contested by R. Strong and W. Irving. These men had, according to the usual conditions, to wrestle the best two falls out of three, and after a short but well- contested bout, Strong succeeded in throwing his opponent with the " ham." After a brief pause they again came together, and had no sooner done so, than Strong, to the astonishment of all, threw his opponent without the least difficulty, or, in fact, the slightest pretensions of play on the part of Irving. The conduct of the competitors led the referee ( Mr Margetson) to consider the men had come to some arrangement as to the fall, and, owing to this, it was decided the first and second prize should be for the time withheld, for the matter to be thoroughly investigated; although, we are given to understand, that they have since been paid over. The third prize was obtained by W. Roberts, the fourth by J. Thompson, and thus terminated the sports. received 20 yards start. Webb had the lead till near the close, but it was clear that Nevin had him in hand all through, and in the last 50 yards passed him and won easily. A mile race for amateurs called forth five competitors, named Wingfield, Mower, Culluro, Viney, and Gardener. Gardener gave up at the end of the second furlong and Viney at the third; the other three ran the whole distance, Wingfield winning the first prize, Mower the second, and Cullum the third. Then came the six mile match between Deerfoot, Brighton, Lang, White, and Andrews, the prize being announced to be a 20 guinea cup. Deerfoot was not in order, having hurt himself at Ipswich on the previous day, and was evidently lame. At the end of the first mile Andrews had the lead, Brighton being second, and Deerfoot bringing up the rear. At the end of the second mile Andrews had changed places from first to last; Brighton was now leading, and the position of the others was not altered. Brighton still kept the lead at the com- mencement of the third mile, but was challenged by White, and the two passed the post at the close of the mile with scarcely half a yard between them. Lang was a good third, and Deerfoot well up for fourth, but Andrews had lost ground throughout the mile, and was now 150 yards behind. In the fourth mile the pace was increased, Lang's pretensions became more recognised, and at the close Brighton had dropped away to the third place. White being first, Lang second, and Deerfoot fourth, but all within a few yards of each other, while Andrews still struggled on 200 yards behind. In the fifth mile the three English competitors changed their positions several times, but Lang's chances of success seemed to improve, and they finished the mile in the following order:— Lang, Brighton, White, Deerfoot. The last mile was the most exciting, Deerfoot now and then putting on a spurt, and once succeeded in showing his feather in front, but he did not main- tain his position, and on the other three trying their best, he was soon in his old place. The last 150 yards exhibited a fine race be- tween Lang, Brighton, and White, who came in in the order named, Deerfoot being fourth, and Andrews nearly 300 yards in the rear. The whole distance was run in 32min 15sec, or a trifle less time than the corresponding match occupied at Ipswich on the previous day. N0TTINGHAM~ AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. HANDICAP AT REDHILL.— An All England 125 yards handicap for money prizes came off at Mr Pembleton's grounds, Redhill, near Nottingham, on Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. The attendance was not numerous, but the sport was good The fol- lowing were the winners of the preliminary heats :— First heat: W. Rhodes of Arnold, 21 yards start.— Second: Oscroft of Arnold, 20j.— Third : Peck of Arnold, 26.— Fourth: Turner of Notting- ham, 19.— Fifth: Kirk of Arnold, 20£.— 8ixth : Alvey of Arnold, 21.— Seventh : Lindley of Sutton, 18.— Eighth: Parnell of Sutton, 16j.— Ninth: Wright of Arnold, 17.— Tenth: Hallam of Arnold 11.— Eleventh: Bennett of Ruddington, 20. The second heats, which were run off on Tuesday, April 7, met with the following results:— First heat: Rhodes first, Oscroft second, Kirk third.— Second: Turner first, Parnell second, Hallam third.— Third: Peck first, Alvey second, Wright third.— Fourth: Lindley walked over. The third heats were won as follows :— First: Peck first, Rhodes second.— Second: Lindley first, Turner second. The final heat was won by Peck after a good race, consequently he claimed the first prize, and Lindley the second. The proceedings passed oft on the whole very satisfactorily. LOUGHBOROUGH.— At the Gate Inn Ground, Loughborough, on Monday, April 6, there was a capital attendance to witness Spooner ( the champion) walk Tj miles within the hour, for £ 50. Although the ground was not in the best " going" condition, the champion accomplished his task in three seconds under the hour. FIVE MILES SPIN, FOR £ 10 A SIDE.— A five mile race, for £ 10 a side, came off at Mr Brooks's new ground, Loughborough, on Monday, April 6, between two London peds, named W. Shipley and J. Burditt. Both men were brought to the mark in good condition, but the race was all one way, Shipley winning easily. There was a very good attendance. COURSING MATCH.— At the Trent Bridge Ground on Wednes- day, April 8, a coursing match, far £ 10, came off between Mr Torr's r b Fly and Mr Diggle's bb Nell, the best of eleven courses. Fly caught the first, second, fifth, seventh, tenth, and eleventh, while Nell only caught the third, fourth, sixth, eighth, and ninth. It was evident, however, that Nell had all the speed, and would have won but for the cleverness of her adversary in turning. SALFORD BOROUGH GROUNDS. SATURDAY, APEIL 4 — CANINE.— A dog race, for £ 10 a side, distance 200 yards, came off here this afternoon, the animals en- gaged being T. Shields's Rose of Bolton, and a bitch of the same name belonging to J. Longworth. The conditions were that the latter should not exceed 141b, and the former compete at catch weight. Mr Attenbury discharged the duties of referee, and the betting was 6 to 4 on Longworth's dog. Shields's Rose won, how- ever, by three yards. 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 Tuesday, April 14, at Mr G. Hardy's, Rising 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. NANCY AND LILY.— J. Walker of Halshaw Moor, near Bolton, had matched his bitch Nancy against J. Pilling's Lily of Rad- clift'e to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, here, on Saturday, April 11, Lily not to exceed 131b nor Nancy 12jlb, and the latter to have one yard start inside. Mr A. Attenbury, the stakeholder and referee, held £ 4 each, and the race was fixed for half- past four o'clock. ROSE AND BILLY.— T. Shields's Rose and T. Hart's Billy ( both of Bolton) are matched to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, at these grounds on Saturday, May 2, Billy receiving yards start. NANCY AND ROSE.— A match has also been made between H. Bradley's Nancy of Bolton, and T. Shields's Rose of the same town to run 200 vards, for £ 10 a side, here, on Saturday, May 16, Rose to give Nancy yards to the pound inside. PARK INN GROUNDS, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, APRIL' 4 — The attendance here this afternoon numbered nearly 300 persons, who had assembled to witness the concluding heats of the dog handicap, the opening events having been decided on Saturday, March 28. The distance was 200 yards, and the prizes £ 5, 10s, and 5s. At the conclusion of the sport Diggles's Whip of Radcliffe proved the winner, the second prize being gained by Fothergill's Spot of Salford, and the third by Jackson's Fan of Kersley. PEDESTEIANISM.— J. Wynn of Prestwich and R. Eckersley of Clifton were matched to run 50 yards, for £ 5 a side, here, on Saturday, April 11. Mr Troillet, the proprietor of the grounds, held £ 2 each. A handicap, distance 300 yards, will take place here on Satur- days, May 2 and 9. The proprietor will give £ 5 10s in prizes. First £ 4, second £ 1, third 10s. Entrance Is 6d each. No accept- ance. To be made by Tuesday, April 28, at the grounds, or at Mr Holden's, Manchester. Stamps as cash. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. HIGGINSHAW GROUNDS, OLDHAM. MELLOB AND RADCLIFFE.— Articles have been signed by D. Mellor of Royton and J. Radcliffe of Shaw ( near Oldham) to run four miles, for £ 25 a side, here, on Saturday, May 9. The first deposit of £ 5 each has been paid to Mr J. Chadwick, and £ 10a side more is to be staked on Saturday, April 18. LONGBOTTOM AND MELLOR — F. Longbottom of Royton and R. Mellor of Shaw are matched to contest the distance of 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, May 16. £ 1 each had been handed to Mr J. Chadwick, and £ 4 a side addi- tional became due on Saturday, April 11. NOVICE HANDICAP.— Mr J. Chadwick, the proprietor, will give £ 2 10s for novices who never won above £ 10, distance 140 yards, on Saturday, April 25, and Saturday, May 2. Entry Is each, no acceptance. To close on Tuesday, April 21, at Messrs Wild's, Werneth; Hitclien's, Side of Moor; Seville's and Stevenson's, Oldham; or at the grounds. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. ST GEORGE'S RACE GROUND, HONLEY. J. Haigh begs to inform the public that his handicap will take place here on Whit- Saturday and Monday, May 23 and 25, and it will be as before Is to enter and Is 6d to accept, and any one winning a heat will have his 2s 6d back again. To enter up to the 5th of May and accept the following week. Any one entering falsely will betdisqualified. R. Armitage of Highouse- lane and W. Whitaker of Thornley Green are matched to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, here, on the 18th April. CANINE.— B. Willinkson's Light and W. Coldwell's Fly are matched to run for £ 10 a side at the above grounds, on Saturday, April 18. £ 5 a side is now down in the hands of E. Blackburn, who is to be final stakeholder. B. Hemenway to be referee. Light to have 10 yards start inside. WRESTLING WRESTLING AT NEW VAUXHALL, CAMBERWEEL On Monday, April 6, at the New Vauxhall Gardens, Camber- well, the Easter sport of wrestling, in the Cornish and Devon styles, for prizes, took place in a spacious building within these grounds. Castles was the first who threw his hat into the ring, and was immediately accepted by Champion. The men dis- played great tact, and Castles threw his adversary. Cummings and Wray then entered the ring, and the former, after a smart contest, threw his opponent. Wakeham then played time, and was declared a standard. Jamison ( Cornish) and Harry Hill ( Devon) played with great dexterity, the former being declared the win- ner. Cook and Cresswell struggled for victory, and, after a severe encounter, Cook gave Lis opponent a " griffin,'' and won the bout. Castles and. Peton next exhibited, and. after some very good play, Castles threw Peton. Morgan and Russell were the next com- petitors, and the former having previously thrown Smith a clencher, Russell yielded to Morgan. May and Champion next occupied the ring. Darkness was now approaching, and the contest, which had occupied several hours, was ad- journed. G. Arthur, an old Cornish player, officiated as manager, and performed the duties in an efficient manner.— On Tuesday the wrestling was resumed, when the standards made the previous day had to contend. In the first round Cummings and Cook came into the ring, and after some pretty play the - • ... Hm CITY GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. MONDAY, APBIL 6.— KNIGHT AND HILTON.— The annual „ . . Easter pleasure fair, which was being held this afternoon at Knot former gave Cook a complete back fall and won the bout. Mill, in the above city, seemed to present many more alluring ( Devon) and P. Wakeham ( Cornish) then entered ; the latter attractions than the City Grounds, notwithstanding that the long-, very dextrously gave his adversary the left lore hip fall; thft. pending match between these men was there arranged to come off. contest was taken up by Smith and May, and some fine science^ J. Knight dates from Littlemoss, and A. Hilton hails from Rye- ! was displayed, and this bout terminated in favour of May, who croft, both villages being situate near Ashton, in which vicinity, threw Smith in a clever back heel. The game was played on, more frequently than in Manchester, they have contended upon when the final fall was to be contended. Cummings and May the pedestrian course, Their engagement to- day was to run m ( both Devon players), were the combatante, and played with FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE, TUESDAY, MARCH 31. WAK OFFICE, MABCH 31— lst Regt of Drag Gds: Assist- Surg J. A. Fitzpatrlck, from lst Ft, to be asslst- surg, v M'Sheeliy, M. D., app to Stall. 2d Drag Gds: T. Teed, gent, to be cor, v Malet, transf to 8th Hussars. 4th Drag Gds: J. Downie, gent, to be cor, v ( Jolquhoun, prom. 6th Drag Gds: P. R. Gay, gent, to be cor, v Oliver, transf to 25th Ft; Actg- Vet- Surg YV. Hall to be vet- surg, v A. J. Owles, app to Staft at Aldershott. lst Drags: Cor J. H. H. Croft to be lieut, v( J. H. Kempson. who ret. 2d Drags : . Lieut G. E. G. F. Figott, from 60th Ft, to be lieut, v Moodie, who ex. 5th Lancers : W. L. Forster, gent, to ue cor, v Hamilton, prom. 8th Hussars : Cor F. A. Hutchlns to be lieut, v Tonnochy, who ret; Ens A. R. H. Swindley, from 28th Ft, to be cor, v Phillips, who ex ; Cor W. St Le Malet, from 2d Drag Gds, to be cor, v Ilutchms. 12th Lancers : Capt K. Campbell to be maj, v R. H. H. Jary, who ret; Lieut E. Gower to be capt, v Campbell; Cor J. H. Browne to be lieut, v Gower. Royal Artil: Lieut- Col and Brev- Col C. Hosge, C. B., to be col, v F. B. Boileau, ret upon f- p; Capt and Brev- Maj W. A. Mackiunon, C. B., to be lieut- col, v Hogge; Sec Capt R. Murray to be capt, v Mackinnon; Lieut M. Elliot to be sec capt, v Mur- ray ; Lieut H. W. Shakeriey to be sec capt, v Burnaby, app ad] ; Gent Cadet C. F. B. Grey to be lieut, v Elliot; Gent Cadet W. E. Sharp to be lieut, v Shakerlev; Sec Capt M. Tweedie to beadj, r Bevan, who declines the app ; Sec Capt A. D. Burnaby to be adjt, on augmentation ; Serg- Maj 11. Nelson to be quartermas, oil augmentation; Quartermas- Serg K. Steven to be quartermas. on augmentation. lioyal Engs : The date of Col W. B. Goodfellow's com as col- commandant to bear date Nov 28, 1854, not Aug 1, 1854 ; Col W. Robinson, from Supernum List, to be col, v Walpole, prom to maj- gen.- Mil Train : Gent Cadet W. Leir, from ltoyal Mil Col, to be ens, v M'Mahon, prom. Scots Fus Gds: Maj and Brev- Col F. Seymour, C. B., to be lieut- col, without pur, v Brev- Col Kidley, proin to be maj- gen; Capt and Lieut- Col and Brev- Col H. P. de Bathe to be maj, without pur, v Brev- Col Seymour, C. B.; Lieut and Capt G. G. Goruon to be capt. and lieut- col, without pur, v Brev- Col de Bathe; Ens and Lieut 8. J. liam to be lieut and capt, without pur, v Gordon; W. J. Cascoigne, gent, to be ens and lieut, v Ham. lst Kegt of Ft: Staff Assist-:> urg K. Brock to be assist- surg, v J. A. Fitzpatrick, app to lst. Drag Gds. 6th Ft : Lieut- Col E. W. D. Lowe, C. B., from 2lst Ft, to be lieut- col, v Brev- Col J. E. Kobertson, who ex.-— 9th Ft: Ens J. C. F. Grier to be lieut, v F. T. Rolls, who ret; G. E. Vernon, gent, to be ens, v Grier. loth Ft: Ens G. W. Carter to be lieut, v S. F. Poole, who ret; Gent Cadet G. W. T. Martin, from Royal Mil Col, to be ens, v Carter. 18th Ft: Lieut E. L. Dillon to be capt, without pur, v E. A. Anderson, seconded on being app instruc in mil surveying at Roval Mil Col, Sandhurst; Ens C. C. Y. Butler to be lieut, without pur, v Dillon; Pay mas, with the hon rank of maj, C. F. Heatly, from 86th Ft, to be paymas, v Paymas, with the hon rank of maj, J. Comes, dec. 21st: Lieut- Col and Brev- Col J. E. Robertson, from 6th Ft, to be lieut- col, v E. W. D. Lowe, C. B., who ex. 22d : Ens R. F. VV. Rynd to be lieut, v W. S. Ward, who retires: R. A. Blane, gent, to be ens, v IJynd. 28th : Cor H. Philips, from 8th Hussars, to be ens, v Swindley, who ex. 34th: Ens J. M. Mura to be iustruc of musketry, v Lieut J. D. Laurie, prom. 36th : Ens J. D. Atkinson to be lieut. v W. Itushton, who ret; Gent Cadet H. T. C. Roberts, from Royal Mil Col, to be ens, v Atkinson. 38ta : Capt H. P. Ilurford, from 75th Ft, to be capt, v Hume, who ex. 44th : Lieut W. A. Wood to be eapt, without pur, v Brev- Maj J. L. O. Mansergh, dec; Gent Cadet W. Wood, from Royal Mil Col. to be ens, withwut pur, in succes to Lieut W. A. Wood.— 55th: Lieut C. E. Theobald to be capt, without pur, v W. II. Richards, seconded, on being app instruc of mil drawing and surveying, at the Roval Mil Col, Sandhurst; Lieut It. F'G. Dalton to be capt, v J. G. Echalaz, who ret: Ens F. Baird to be lieut, v Dalton ; W. T. Thompson. gent, to be ens, v Baird. 56th : Lieut M. C. Garsia to beadj. v Lieut J. W. Huskisson, who res that app.—— 58th : Capt R. L. Thursby, from Cape Mounted Riflemen, to be capt, v G. F. Morant, who ex; Gent Cadet H. M. Saunders, from Royal Mil Col, t © be ens, v C. L. Methuen, transf to 79th Ft. 6 ith : Lieut D. Moodie, from ? d Drags, to be lieut, v l'igott, who ex. 75th : Capt W. Hume, from 38th Ft, to be capt, v Hurford, who ex. 78th : Ens A. J. Carstairs to be lieut, v E. J. Fitz- simon8, who ret; Gent Cadet O. Graham, from Royal Mil Col, to be ens, v Carstairs.-— 79th: Ens J. Brebner to be lieut, v R. Stewart, who ret; Ens C. L. Methuen, from 68th Ft, to be be ens. v Brebner ; Lieut A. Hume to be adj. v Stewart. 81st: Assist- Surg W. R. Wall, from 18th Hussars, to be assist- surg, v H. P. Gregory, app to Staff. 82d : G. M. Abbott, gent, to be ens, without pur, v S. H. Carroll, dec. 86th: Staff Assist- Surg R. W. Jackson to be assist- surg, v T. S. Barry, who ex. 9oth : Ens F. H. Carleton to be lieut, without pur, v W. liennie, prom; A. N. Sandilands, gent, to be ens, without pur, v Carleton ; Lieut J. F. Haig to be adj, v W. Rennie. 101st: The Christian name of Quarter- mas Farrant is " Edward,'' not " Edwin," as stated in the Gazette of Feb 13. 104th : Ens H. F. Showers to be lieut, without pur, v H. Car- ter, dec. 106th: Lieut J. H. Gaitskell to be adj. The name of the quartermas is " Mackey," not " Mackay," as stated in the Gazette of Feb 13. 109th : Lieut O, Schmidt to be adj. The Christian names of Quartermas Elsunare " Samuel Spencer," and not " Samuel" only, as stated in the Gazette of Feb 13. id West India Regt: A. J. Plunkett, gent, to be ens, without pur, v H. L. Baldwin, dec. 3d West India Regt: Lieut A. S. Hincks to be capt, v A. 8. Craig, who ret. Cape Mounted Riflemen: Capt G. F. Morant, from 58tli Ft, to be capt, v R. L. Thursby, who ex. CAVALRY DEPOT ( Canterbury).— Vet- Surg of the First Class W. C. Lord, from 5th Lancers, to be vet- surg. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.— Assist- Surg T. S. Barry, from 86th Ft, to be Staff assist; surg, v R. W. Jackson, whoex; Assist- Surg E. L. M'Sheehy, M. D., from 1st Drag Gds, to be Staff assist- surg, v E. Brock, aDp to 1st Ft; Assist- Surg H. P. Gregory, from 81st Ft, to be Staff assist- surg, v W. H. Jones, M. D., dec. STAFF ( Aldershott).— Yet- Surg of the First Class A. J. Owlea, from 6th Drag Gds, to be vet- surg. BREVET.— Col F. B. Boileau, on ret f- p Royal Artil, to be maj- gen, the rank being hon only ; Col J. Walpole, Royal Engs, to be maj- gen, v A. Gordon, dec. The undermentioned officers having completed five years' qualify ing service in the rank of lieut- col, under the provisions of the roval warrant of Oct. 14,1858, to be cols, viz:— Lieut- Col F. Spence, C. B., 31st Ft: Lieut- Col VV. Hope, C. B., 71 » t Ft. ADMIRAITY, MARCH 30.— The fol proms, to date 23d inst, consequent on the death on the 22d inst of Adm of the Red the Right Hon Anthony, Earl of Lauderdale, G. C. B., have this day taken place:— Adm of the White the Right Hon George, Earl Cadogan, C. B., to be adm of the red; Adm of the Blue Sir J. G. Sinclair, Bart, to be adm of the white; Vice- Adms the Right Hon George James, Earl of Egmont, and Sir G. A. Westphal. Knt, on the Reserved List, to be adms on the same list; Vice- Admof the Ked Sir P. W, P. Wallis, K. C. B., to be adm of the blu § ; Vice- Admof the White Sir G. R. Lambert, K. C. B., to be vice- adm of the red; Vice- Adm of the Blue Sir R. L. Baynes, K. C. B., to be vice- adm of the white ; Rear- Adm of the Red Sir T. S. Pasley, Bart, to be viee- adni of the blue; Rear- Adm of the White J. E. Erskine to be rear- adm of the red ; Rear- Adm of the Blue Sir E. Belcher, Knt, C. B., to be rear- adm of the white; Capts W. Smyth and G. Dobson to be rear- adms on the Reserved List; Capt. G. H. Seymour, C. B., to be rear- adm of the blue; Ret Vice- Adms G. Brine, Hon J. Gordon, and W. Popham to hare the rank and title of ret adms, under Her Majesty's Order in Council of May 7, 1858. The fol ret capts to be prom to be ret rear- adms on the terms proposed in the London Gazette of Sept 1, 1846, but without in- crease of pav:— Capts E. B. Tinling and W. Kelly. MARCH 27.— Royal Marine Light Inf : First. Lieut and Quartermas T. Bent to be capt, v Mudge, to li- p; Sec Lieut E. N. W. Ilolbrook to be first lieut, v Bent, prom. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, APRIL 7. WAR OFFICE, APRIL 7.— lst Regtof Drag Gds: Capt C. M. Balders from 5th Drag Gds, to be capt. v VV. E. Marsland, who ex. 4th Drag Gds : Lieut II. E. Bridges to be capt, v A. M. Robertson, whe ret; Cor and Adj T. B. Shaw- Heilier to be lieut, v Bridges. 5th Drag Gds: Capt W. E. Murslaiid. from lst Drag Gds, to be capt, v C. M. Balaers, who ex. 5th Lancers : H. P. Andrew, gent, to be cor, v G. R. Saun- ders, who ret. 12th Lancers : P. Raingill, gent, to be cor, v Vande- leur. prom ; A. D. Ker, gent, to be cor, v Browne, prom.— 4th B « gt of Ft: Ens L. M'Laine to be lieut, without pur, v C. F. Brockman, dec; Ens II. J. M. Williams to be lieut, v L. M'Laine, whose prom on March 3, 1863, has been can ; Gent Cadet M. C. Gahan, from Royal Mil Col, to be ens, without pur, v Williams. 15th Ft: Ens H. K. G. Savage to be lieut, v G. R. Beera. who ret; A. D. Breughton, gent, to be ens, Y Savage. 16th Ft: B. O. Brownrigg, gent, to be ens, v De la Pere Robinson, transf to 20th Ft. 18tli Ft: Gent Cadet J. C. S. Irving, from Royal Mil Col, to be ens, v Butler, prom; Lieut C. G. Minnett to be instruc of musketry, v Lieut 2sToblett, prom. 20th : Ens H. Law- rence to be lieut, v C. Ecys, who ret; Ens De la Pere Robinson, from 16th Ft, to be ens, v Lawrence. 34th: Lieut R. J. P. Leeson to be capt, v A. G. Shawe, who ret; Ens J. M. Mure to be lieut, v R. J. P. Leeson ; Gent Cadet H. W. Phillips, from Royal Mil Col, to be ens, v Mure. 55th : G. H. Tragett, gent, to be ens, v Ogden, prom; W. L. Pitt, gent, to be ens, without pur, v G. H. Tragett, transf to 72d Ft. 72d: Ens D. J. B. Hebden to be lieut. without pur, v J. It. Kildahl, dec; Ens J. E. Macaulav to be lieut, v Hebden, whose prom on Feb 20 has been can : Ens G. H. Tragett, from 55th Ft, to be ens, v Macaulay, prom. 83d: Lieut T. E. B. Townsend, from 96t. h Ft, to be lieut, v Davies, who ex. 96th : Lieut H. G. Davies, from 83d Ft, v Townsend, who ex. 100th : CaDt H. Cook to be maj. v H. S. Bush, who ret; Lieut H. E. Davidson to be capt, v Cook: Ens VV. B. Clarke to be lieut, without pur, v B. Wallis, who has been superseded for being absent without leave ; Ens C. E. L. Lyon to be lieut, v Davidson : Ens J. B. Kersteman to be lieut, v W. P. Clarke, whose prom on Feb 13,1863, has been can ; Gent Cadet G. P. Lowrv, from Royal Mil Col, to be ens, v Lyon; R. Bar- clay, gent, tw be eus, without pur, v Kersteman. COMMISSARIAT DE- PARTMENT.— Ens A. Elkington. 91st Ft, Actg Dep- Assist Commis- Gen, having completed the prescribed period of probation, to be confirmed in the rank of dep- assist- com- gen. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.— TO be- Staff assist- surgs from Oct 1,1862, this antedate not to carry pay prior to the date on which they cease to draw pay from the Army Medicine School at Chatham as students:— D. Mackie. M. D.; W. G. Ross, M. D.; R. W. Hare, M. I5.; C. S. Close, gent; W. H. T. Power, gent; G. N. Irvine, M. D. ; W. H. B. Clapp, M. D. ; J. M. Waters, gent; J. Dewar, M. D.; C. M. Douglas, M. D.; B. Reed, gent; F. H. Dunbar, M. D.; . T. E. Fanin, gent: J. H. Oliver, gent; S. Flood, M. B. ; C. A. Maunsell, M. D.; N. Carter, gent; J. L. Curtis, gent; W. Folliott, gent; W. N. Thursfleld, M. D.; K. W. Cumming, M. D. : It. Hall, M. D.; J. Rutherford, M. B.; F. B. Scott, M. D.; I. M. O'Farrell, gent; J. Langdon, gent; G. Ashton, M. B. MILITARY STORE DEPARTMENT.— C. F. Marriott, gent, to be dep assist- superintendent of stores; com dated April 1,1861; relative rank dated Feb 28, 1857. BREVET.— Lieut- Col D. Anderson, 22d Ft, having completed five rears" qualifying service in the rank of lieut- col, under the royal warrant of Oct 14, 1858, to be col in the army ; Capt. W. Fane, Madras Staff Corps, to be maj in the army; Capt J. Watson, Bombay Staff Corps, to be maj in the army ; Paymas J. A. Dyer, 5th Lancers, to have the hon rank of capt; Paymas F. W. Dundee, 19th Ft, to have the hon rank of capt. The fol proms to take place consequent on the prom of Col Walpole, Royal Engs, to be maj- gen, in succes to Maj- Gen A. Gordon, Royal Engs, who died on March 16, 1863:— Capt and Brev- Lieut- Col R. R. Harris, h- p 60th Ft, Staff Officer of Pensioners, to be col; Maj G. Hume, h- p unat, serv- ing with the local and hon rank of lieut- col while employed as an assist- inspec of volunteers in Great Rritain, to be lieut- col; Capt R. B. Chi- chester, 8lst Ft, to be maj.-— MEMORANDUM — Lieut G. H. Courtenav, h- p 6th Ft, has been permitted to retrfrom the service by the pale of his com. under the conditions of the Horse Guards' Circular Memorandum of Feb 15,1861. ADMIRALTY, APRIL 6.— The fol proms, dated April 1, consequent on the death, on the 31st ult, of Vice- Adni of the White G. W. C. Courte- nav, have this day taken place:-— Vice- Adm of the Blue T. Bennett to be vice- adm of the white; Rear- Adm of the Red H. F. Greville, C. B., to be vice- adm of the blue; Rear- Adm of the White Sir J. Hope, K. C. B., to be rear- adm of the red; Rear- Adm of the Blue J. J. Stopford to be rear- adm of the white; Capt F. Hutton to be rear- adm of the blue. APRIL 2.— Royal Marine Light Inf: First Lieut F. Ley to be capt, v Boyd, placed on h- p; Sec Lieut E. II. B. Lysons to be first lieut, v Ley, promoted. BANKRUPTS. James Holly White, Highbury- vale, Islington, dairyman. Edward Henry Butler, Church- street, Deptford, rag merchant. Edward Benjamin, Bermondsey- street, licensed victualler. Wra. Holdstock, Puxton, Stodmarsh, near Canterbury, farmer. John Summersby, Grange- road, Bermondsey, butcher. Richard Samler, late of Brick- lane, Whitechapel, ink manufacturer. Wm. Woedhams, Camberwell, clerk in the Customs. Thomas Dean Davis, King- street, Clerkenwell, lodging- house keeper. J. A. Harding, Bryanstone- street, Portman- square, portrait painter. Wm. Henry Weddell, Gerrard- st, River- tor, Islington, clerk. Rebecca Green, Titchfield, Hants, saddler. John Nichols, Leman- street, Whitechapel, butcher. F. E. Keene, Walworth, officer to the Sheriff of Surrey. James Henry Burden, Belvedere- road, Lambeth, tailer. Edward Ruscoe, Stoke- upon- Trent, potato dealer. Edward Sprawson, Birmingham. Thomas Tildesley, Eastflelds, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, farmer. Edward Chapman, Humberstone, Lincolnshire. John Oldale Cutts, Sheffield, electro silver- plate manufacturer. John Hughes, Machynlleth, draper. John Knowles, Manchester, boot dealer. Thomas Abdale, Darlington, builder. Ephraim Wilkins, Bristol, upholsterer. James Burns, Mangotsfleld, Gloucestershire, miller. Henry Clapton. Liverpool, beer- house keeper. John Roughley, jun, Little Brighton, grocer. Stephen Rockliffe, late of Town Green, Lancashire, licensed victualler. Wm. Vincent, Kingswinford, Staffordshire, coal dealer. Joseph Allen, Illogan, Cornwall, miner. Walter Chaffer, Otley, Yorkshire, plasterer. Jonathan Gibbs, Coventry, coach builder. John Robert Smith, late of West Hartlepool, journeyman painter. John Wiles Clavicoates, Horncaatle, Lincolnshire, cordwainer, James Graham, late of Carlisle, innkeeper. Charles Brown Moore, Bath, provision merchant. Henry Courteen, Gloucester, commission agent. George Carter, Gateshead. John Frost, Tiverton, bacon dealer. Wm. Brown, Saffron Walden, butcher. Albert Lindfield, sen, Dover. Tammy Blake, Exmouth, innkeeper. SCOrCH SEQUESTRATIONS. R. Fowler and J. Gourlay, Glasgow, mahogany merchants. H. Gibb, Glasgow, cabinet maker. J. Kerr, Glasgow, cabinet maker. R. Murdoch, Newmarket of Bannockburn, wright. J. Kelr, Glasgow, dairy farmer. J. Ritchie, Glenbervie, Kincardine, fanner. A. Smith, Thurso, house carpenter. « J.^ I'Klnney, Glasgow, fruit merchant. Printed and Published by WILLIAM CHARLES CLEMENT, at the Office, 170, Strand, in the Parish of St Clement Danes, ia tiw City and Liberty ol Westminefert- SVfiDAI, Arm 12, 1888*
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