SUNDAY, APEIL 19, 1863.-( LATEST EDITION.) AND SPORTING CHRONICLE. WITH GRATUITOUS SUPPLEMENT. The early publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings. Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, 21, Lower Sackville- street, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Offiee. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE; UNSTAMPED, FIVEPENCE. Office, 170, Strand. BATH and SOMERSET COUNTY RACES, May the 12th and 13th. The following stakes close to Messrs Weatherby, London ; or to Mr Reynolds, 15, Seymour- street, Bath, on or before Tuesday, April the 28th :— „ FIRST DAY.— FIRST RACE.— LANSDOWU TRIAL STAKE, 5 sovs each, 50 added; weight for age; one mile. COUNTY MEMBERS* PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs ; one mile. SECOND DAY.— DYRHAM PARK HANDICAP of 100 SOYS ; once round and a distance. WELTER STAKES ( Handicap), 10 sovs each, 5 ft, with 50 added; once round and a distance. For full particulars see Sheet Calendar, No. 13. Other stakes close on Monday and Tuesday, May the 11th and 12th. Mr REYNOLDS, 15, Seymour- street, Bath, Secretary. CORRECTED PROGRAMME OF WHIT WEEK RADCLIFFE MEETING. MONDAY, MAT 25.— The WILTON CUP of 50 sovs, given by the Right Hon the Earl of Wilton, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 3 ft: the second to save his stake ; a winner of any race value 100 sovs after the weights are published, to carry 71b, of two or one of 300 sovs 101b extra; about one mile and a half. To close and name on April 29 ( last dav of York. Spring Races) to Messrs Weatherby, London; to Mr J. Swindells, jun. Judge and Handicapper, 1, Pall- mall, Man- chester ; or to Mr Draycott, Clerk of the Course, Radcliffe. The H EATON PARK HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for all ages ; the winner of any race value 50 sovs after the weights are pub- lished 71b extra ; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses ; one mile. To name as for the Wilton Cup. TUESDAY.— The STEWARDS' CUP of 50 sovs in specie, added to a Han- dicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each ; a winner of any race value 50 sovs, after the weights are published, to carry 51b, of two or more, or of the Wilton Cup, 101b extra; second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses ; once round. To name as for the Wilton Cup. The GREY DE WILTON Two YEAR OLD STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b ; the winner of any race value 50 sovs to carry 51b, of two or 1() 0 sovs 71b extra ; second to save HLB stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; T. Y. C. To name as for the Wilton Cup. The Earl of WILTON, Earl of CHESTERFIELD, Utewar( ls W G. CRAVEN, Esq, f arewarus. E. BUCKLEY, Esq, J Mr J. SWINDELLS, jun, Judge and Handicapper. Mr ELLIOTT, Starter. Mr P. DRAYCOTT, Clerk of the Course._ THE NORTH HERTS YEOMANRY RACES will be held on Royston Heath, on Thursday, the 14th May, 1863, when three cups and a hunters' stake will be run for. The HUNTERS'STAKE will be open to Lord Dacre's, Mr Parry's, and the Cambridgeshire iteus: 2 sovs entrance, and not less than 20 sovs added. Further particulars will appear. TULLAMORE RACES will come off on 7th T May, 1863. FIRST RACE.— The BALLYMOONEY CUP, with 26 sovs added, close 29th April. SECOND RACE.— A STAKE of 3 sovs, with 100 added, close April 17. THIRD It ACE.— A SELLING STAKE of 2 BOVS, with 25 sovs added, For particulars apply to N. M. Delamere, Tullamore. WHITEHAVEN and WEST CUMBERLAND STEEPLE CHASES, on Harris Moor, on the 29th April. The WHITEHAVEN CHALLENGE CUP, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with a Silver Cup added, value 20 sovs, for horses bona fide the pro- perty of, and hunted by members of the Whitehaven Harriers and Cock- ermouth Beagles ; over about three miles of a fair hunting country. To close on the 22d inst. The WHITEHAVEN CASTLE STAKES ( Open), a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added; over about three miles of a fair hunting country; 12st each; certain winners extra. To close on the 25th inst. The SCURRY STAKE, a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each, with 10 sovs added; list each ; over the Steeple Chase Course. To close on the 28th. Write for programmes to J. Fearon, Clerk of the Course, Globe Hotel, Whitehaven. TADCASTER ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASES, Friday, April 24,1863. A HANDICAP of 5 sovs each ( l ft to the fund). Closed. The HUNTERS' STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2sovs ft, with 25 sovs added, for horses that have been regularly hunted during the seasons 1862 and 1863 with any established pack of foxhounds in Yorkshire, and being bona fide the property of, and to be ridden by gentlemen who are subscribers to any of the above hounds, or by officers in the army or navy, or members of the Yorkshire Club at York, or their sons; 12st 71b each; the second horse to save his stake, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses. To close and name on Monday, the 20th of April. No horse to be eligible for this race that has at any time won a handicap steeple chase. About three miles. The FARMERS' STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 20 sovs added. To close and name on Mondav, the 20th of April. About three miles. The SELLING STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each, with 10 sovs added, for horses of all denominations. To close on Thursday, the 23d of April. About two miles. Viscount NEVILL, Colonel G. H. THOMPSON, ( Sffiw„ rrta H. DARLEY, Esq, > stewards. Hon C. L. FOX, J Mr RICHARD JOHNSON, York, Judge and Handicapper. MATTHEW KIDD, \ c, k f fh p WILLIAM HOUSEMAN,/ uerKs 01 the course. f pROTTINGr RACES, over the Pike and Anchor JL Race Grounds, Bonder's End, near London, will take place on Monday, May 11. FIRST RACE.— Handicap for SILVER CUP, for ponies under 14 hands 2 Inches high; open to the world. SECOND RACE.— HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES, for horses of any size and country. C. BASTIEN, 187J, Tottenham Court- road. LIMERICK OPEN MEETING ( KNOCKRUE) April 22 and following days. The KELLY SALVER for 32 greyhounds, at £ 6 ] 0s each, p. p.; to be divided as follows, if the stake fills :— Judge: R. Westropp, Esq. Slipper: H. Springall. Winner £ 100 0 0 and the Salver. Runner up 40 0 0 3d and 4th dogs, £ 12 each 24 0 0 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th dogs. £ 5 each.. 20 0 0 Dogs to be drawn at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick, at 4 o'clock, on Tues- day, April 21. JOHN RUSSELL, Hon Sec, Glenview, Ballyneety, Limerick. PRINCE of WALES YACHT CLUB.— INTERNATIONAL SAILING MATCH in honour of the Prince of Wales's Marriage, Tuesday, June 9, 1863; open to yachts of all nations, not exceeding 15 tons ( P. W. Y. Club measurement), of any build or rig; first prize 50 guineas; entries 5th, 9 p. m., at the clubhouse, Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen- street, W. C. J^ BURTON, Hon Sec._ GRICULTURAL PUPILS.— Mr C. S. FIELD- MESSRS TATTERSALL beg to inform the public that their THURSDAY SALES will commence on Thursday, April 23. N. B.— Horses for sale on Thursday should be sent in before 2 o'clock on the Tuesday previous. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of the breeder: 1. ROSA, a brown rear*, 6 years old, by Rochester ( sire of Brunette) out of Nabob's dam ( Nabob has won four steeple chases since the 7t. h April). 2. RACHEL, a bay mare, 6 years old, by Rochester out of Melody, by Defender. Both these mares are quiet with hounds, are capital hacks, and have been in constant work up to the day of sale. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, up to 16 stone, well bred and capital fencers, well known with the Bramham Moor Hounds, the property of Major Inglis: 1. BEND1GO, 7 years old. 2. BOB LOGIC, 6 years old. 3. A weight carrying COB, with good action. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Nelson's stables, York, on Tuesday, April 28 ( the first day of York Spring Meeting), at half- past 10 o'clock, the following STALLION and BROOD MARES, the property of a nobleman giving up breeding: 1. SABREUR, brown horse, 6 years old, byVoltigeur out of Ada, by Polygar; winner of the Doncaster Cup, Great Yorkshire Stakes, & c. 2. CRICKET ( Batsman's dam), foaled 1854, by the Flying Dutch- man out of Wicket, by Stumps; served this year by Sabreur and Underhand. 3. GALA ( Cortebus's dam), by Galaor out of Roulette, by Perion; served this year by Sabreur and Underhand. 4. SHUFFLER, foaled 1856, by Slane out ofPasscard, by Sleight of Hand, with a FOAL at her foot by Acrobat, and served by Sabreur. 5. BELINDA BANTER, foaled 1859, by The Black Doctor out of Bay Banter, by Bay Middleton out of Gaiety, by Touchstone; served last year by Sabreur and Duneanv. 6. GRECIAN QUEEN ( the dam of Otho), by Grecian out of Slender, by Lengwaist: served this year by Sabreur. JMPORTANT SALE of valuable RACE HORSES and BLOOD STALLIONS.— To be SOLD by PUBLIC ROUP ( by warrant of the sheriff of Roxburghshire), at . Jedburgh, upon Wednesday, the 2yth day of April, 1863. at 1 o'clock afternoon, the valu- able STUD of RACE HORSES and BLOOD STALLIONS belonging to STALLION.— The horse HERCULES, the pro- perty of Mr Walker of Addlngton. is SOLD, and sent abroad. STALLION.— At Theobald's Park Farm, Enfield, 1863, RINALDO, by Kingston out of Kirtle ( sister to Green- mr douumairurainger, jeuDurgn, aooui mteen in numDer. xne norses mantle), at 10 guineas and 10s the groom; for the remainder of the include Malley, Grampian, Ben Lomond, Corrievale, Little Hastings, annann arlnnnM nri/ I ilama j- if n'lnnfl. a in- utio • crrfWiTY^ a fpp. 111- 4 Hercules, Ac, & c. The horses may be seen at the stables in High- street, and Dean's Close, Jedburgh, up to the hour of sale.— JAMES BROWN, Auctioneer. Jedburgh, 16th April. 1863. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), without reserve, the following valuable STALLIONS, BROOD MARES, & c, the entire breeding stud of a gentleman : STALLIONS. 1. LOUP GAROU ( sire of Coroner, Fairwater, & c), byLanercost out of Moonbeam. 2. STORM, by Touchstone out of Ghuznee, by Pantaloon. 3. DE RUYTER. by Lanercost out of The Flying Dutchman's dam. 4. HARTLEY WINTNEY, by Bay Middleton out of The Fawn, by Venison. BROOD MARES, < fcc. 5. MYSTERY, own sisterto Satirist, served by Loup Garou. 6. PANTALOON MARE, sister to Sir Ralph, served by Loup Garou. 7. DIN, by Storm out of Equivoque, with a FILLY FOAL, by De ltuyter, and served by Loup Garou. 8. CHESNUT MARE, 4 years old, by Storm out of Mantle; served by Loup Garou. 9. CRIEMHILDE, sister to Clemanthe, served by Loup Garon. 10. BAY YEARLING COLT, by De Ruyter out of Din, by Storm, A SEND, who farms extensively on the North Lincolnshire Wolds, has a VACANCY for a PUPIL. Unusual advantages offered. Address Hainton Walk, near Wragby. SHOOTING WANTED in Kent or Sussex, about 400 to 600 acres; must be good general shooting, and not far from a railway station. North Kent line preferred. Apply by letter to J. G. C., Mr Bentley. 35, Great Tower- street, London, E. C. AGENTLEMAN who is about taking a small house, with some 3,000 acres of fair SHOOTING, SALMON and TROUT FISHING, In one of the most beautiful parts of Wales, wishes a gentleman to JOIN him. Rent moderate. Address P. P., Post Office, Llandyssil, near Carmarthen, South Wales. HUGH SNO VVIE, of Inverness, is now in London for the purpose of LETTING HIGHLAND SHOOTINGS and FISHINGS. He will be happy to meet sportsmen daily between 11 and 4 at the counting house of Mr Callaghan, optician, 23A, New Bond- street, W., comer of Conduit- street. GROUSE SHOOTING, and SALMON and GRILSE FISIIING.- There is a VACANCY for ONE GUN on one of the best moors in Scotland, 18 miles from a railway station ; it Is leased by a party of four, one of whom will let his gun for remainder of term ( three years). There are 13 grouse beats, and the stock is most abundant. There are other Highland game on ground, extent about 30,000 acres. The fishing is on a well- known and celebrated river. There Is a post office, doctor, church, within one mile of mansion house, which aftords excellent accommodation and every convenience, with large garden, < fcc. References required. Apply by letter to A. B., care of Mr Lang, gun maker, Cockspur- street, London, W. SHOOTING.— To be LET ( Wimbledon, Surrev) the RIGHT of SHOOTING over the WARREN FARM and ad- joining woodlands, containing about 220 acres, with immediate entry; rent, £ 50 per annum. Apply to Mr Robert Bridger, Warren Cottage, Wimbledon, who will show any parties applying over the lands. TO LET, for the Derby week, APARTMENTS, containing four bedrooms, two sitting rooms, kitchen, and also good- STABLINGfor four horses, close to John Day's stables, and within a short distance of Tattenliam Corner, and quiet to get there. En- quire of E. Wright, Banstead, Surrey. E. W. begs to offer himself as starter of horses, having had many years' insight as jockey and trainer, also having acted as starter he thinks he can give satisfaction. TO be LET, immediately, a FURNISHED MANSION, in complete repair ( with shooting over 3,000 acres), and park and farm land, about 50 miles from town, and adjacent to a railway station. Apply to Mr R. K. Toulson, estate agent, 11, Royal Hill, Queen's- road, Bayswater. TO YACHTSMEN.— To be LET, " oxTthe^ Parade, facing the Medina river, East Cowes, on lease for 7, 14, or 21 years, at a moderate rent, a comfortable RESIDENCE, containing dining and drawing- rooms, three best bedrooms and dressing- room, three servants' bedrooms, and domestic offices, with a capital garden : the whole w<? ll adapted for the family of a yachting gentleman. Apply to Mr G. K. Parker, East Cowes. DEVONSHIRE.— On the Dart.— To be LET FURNISHED, with immediate possession, the capital FAMILY RESIDENCE, gardens, stables, and outbuildings of PRINCE HALL, in the parish of Prince Town, with or without 372 acres of pasture land. The property is beautifully situated on the Dart, which has ob- tained, from its exquisite scenery, the name of the English Rhine. It offers excellent shooting, beside salmon and trout fishing. For parti- culars, apply to Messrs Newson and Saxton, estate agents, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, with extensive Shootings in Argyllshire, to be let for such period as may be agreed on.- To LET, FURNISHED, the MANSION- HOUSE of ARD- LAMONT, with the garden and pleasure grounds, and the RIGHT of SHOOTING over upwards of 14,000 acres. The house is well furnished, and consists of dining room, drawing room, eight bedrooms, two dres- sing rooms with beds, besides attics. There are coachhouse, stable, washhouse, & c. The garden has an excellent exposure, and is amply stocked with fruit trees. The game has been strictly preserved for many years, consisting of grouse, black game, pheasant, partridge, hare, and roedeer. In the season woodcock and wild duck are very plentiful, while the lochs and the adjoining river afford excellent trout fishing. The house is beautifully situated upon Lochflne, with daily communication by steamboats to and from Greenock and Glasgow, and thus within easy access by railway of all parts of the kingdom. The gamekeeper will show the grounds, and further particulars may be had on application to Mr M'Corquodale, factor, Ard- Lamont, by Greenock; or to Messrs Davidson and Syme, W. S., Edinburgh.— 3d April, 1863. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), without reserve, the following superior HORSES, well known in Berks, the property of C. P. Duffield, Esq, who is giving up the O. B. H. country. 1. GIPSY. I 6. COCKNEY. 2. BOB. 7. COUNTESS. 3. JUDY. I 8. AUNT SALLY. 4. COLUMBINE. I 9. BARMAID. 5. ARCHIBALD. | 10. SNAP. The above are from constant work, having been hunted up to the end of March. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the Pytchley and Mr Tailby's Hounds, the property of a gentleman: 1. PRINCE CHARMING, by Prince Arthur. 2. THE PROCTOR ( brother to Freshman). 3. DOROTHY, by steamer » r Will o' the Wisp. 4. DEERFOOT; winner of a steeple chase, 5. REJECTED; a steeple chase mare. 6. PERFECTION, by Bryan O'Lynn, dam by Harkaway; suitable for a lady. Knossington, Leicestershire.— About 8 miles from Melton Mowbray, 16 from Market Harborough, 14 from Leicester, 8 from Uppingham, and 3* from the capital town and railway station of Oakham. MESSRS DEBENHAM and TEWSON will SELL at the Mart, on Tuesday, May 5, in one lot ( unless previously dis posed of by private contract), a very attractive and va- luable FREEHOLD and land- tax redeemed ESTATE, pleasantly situate adjoining the village and church of Knossington, comprising 140a lr 17p of first- class land, of which about 63 acres are feeding pas- tures of the finest quality, 4 acres homestead and gardens, and the re- mainder arable, all lying well together within a ring fence, and abut- ting on an excellent road. There is a comfortable stone- built and slated Farm Residence on the property, containing 10 good rooms, besides kitchen, dairy, & c, and dry underground cellarage. Also a set of recently- erected stone and slated buildings, comprising stalls and loose boxes for 10 horses, besides farm premises, and a cottage for man p ervant; newly erected cattle sheds for 40 beasts, and a sheep yard with v, Jveral boxes for sheep. The soil is a rich deep loam, exceedingly pro- "•"- uctive, the subsoil chiefly gravel; there is an abundant supply of fine jpring water both to the house and cattle yards, and a stream intersects the estate. The property not only offers a first- class landed invest- ment, but a most inviting opportunity to a gentleman fond of agricul- tural pursuits, and desirous of combining a model stud or breeding farm with a residence in the very midst of the best hunting district in England, surrounded by a first- rate neighbourhood, and in a locality which for health is equal to any in the kingdom. A beautiful and very extensive view is obtained from the house, and the site is worthy of a superior residence. The land lies chiefly to the south, and is noted for producing the earliest crops in the neighbourhood. Immediate pos- session can be had, or a good and responsible tenant can be obtained without difficulty. Particulars and plans of Josh. Hervey, Esq, soli- citor. Leicester: and of Messrs Debenham and Tewson. 80, Cheapside. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a nobleman: A BROWN GELDING, nearly 16 hands high, with good action; quiet in single and double harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT'- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday): EIGHT HORSES, the property of the Earl of Rosslyn. TO be SOLD by AUCTION by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), without reserve, the following HORSES, have been ridden regularly with harriers, and are well known with the Oakley Hounds, the property of a gentleman: 1. SAIRY GAMP, by Tadmor, dam by Hazard. 2. SCHOOLMASTER, by Leopold, dam by Peepo'Day Boy. 3. INDOLENCE, by Idle Boy. 4. DUCHESS : a hack. Lots 1 and 2 have been driven in single harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION by Messrs TAT TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a gentleman: BATELEUR, brown gelding, 3 years old, by Voltigeur, out of Flirt, by Hetman I'latoff, & c. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), without reserve, the property of an officer: CERITO, chesnut mare, 6 years old, by Phcenix, dam by Carlo; quiet t » ride, is very handsome, with good action. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Wednesday, April 22, without reserve, the property of a gentleman deceased : A BAY MARE ( the dam of Balham. & c), by Jerry out of Jenny Jumps ( Grecian's dam), with a FILLY FOAL by Zuyder Zee, TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Wednesday in Messrs TAT- , ... , . in the Spring Meeting, April 22, without reserve, the following YEARLINGS, the property of a gentleman who bred them : 1. BROWN COLT, by Vedette out of Bay Rosalind. 2. BAY COLT, bv Vedette out of Columbine, by Pantaloon. 3. BROWN COLT, by Vedetteoutof Rupert's dam, by. The Earl of Richmond. 4. BAY COLT, by Vedette out of Plunket. 5. BAY' COLT, by Vedette, dam by Touchstone out of Event. 6. BAYr COLT, by Vedette out of Voucher. 7. BAY COLT, by Vedette out of Voucher. 8. BAY COLT, bv Vedette out of Bianca Capella. 9. BROWN COLT, by Vedetteoutof Hope, by Touchstone. 10. BAY FILLY, by Vedette out of Hibernia. 11. BAY FILLY, bv Vedette out of Cruzada. 12. BAY FILLY, by Vedette out of Varna. 13. BAY FILLY, by Vedette out of Bridal Tour. 14. BAY FILLY, by Vedette out of Missile. 15. BROWN FILLY, by Vedette out of Vera. 16. BROWN COLT, by Vedette out of Pigskin. 17. BROWN COLT, by Vedette out of Rather High. 18. FILLY, bv Acrobat out of Wild Honey. 19. BAY FILLY, by Acrobat, dam by lago out of Mammifer. 20. BAY FILLY, by Acrobat out of Matin Bell. 21. BAY COLT, by Tadmor out of Miss Sellon. 22. BAY FILLY, by Tadmor out of Artful. 23. BROWN FILLY, by Tadmor out of Delah. 24. BROWN FILLY, by Tadmor out of Fraud. The remainder of the yearlings bred by the above gentleman will be sold by auction at Newmarket m the July Meeting. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 30, the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the V. W. H. Hounds, the property of Henley Greaves, Esq: 1. FORESTER. 2. ADMIRAL. 3. OTHELLO. 4. SAFFRON. 5. MILLER. 6. PILOT. 7. ROSAMOND. 8. WORCESTER. THORNEY, Cambridgeshire.— Important Sale of Eleven valuable Cart Horses and Implements of Agriculture.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by JOHN FOX, on Monday, 27th April, 1863, the property of A. Goodman, Esq, at his Thorney Fen Farm, the estate of the Duke of Bedford.— The IMPLEMENTS comprise wagons, carts, sets of harrows, cultivators; Bentall, Coleman, and Biddell's broadshares; Cambridge clod crusher, roller, Suffolk corn and manure drill, ridge drill, land presser, Ransome's ploughs, horse hoes, harness for twenty horses, plough tackle, & c, & c. The HORSES will be found valuable, and in first- rate working condition. The auctioneer directs particular attention to the above, the whole of which will be sold with- out reserve, in consequence of the proprietor's intention to substitute steam cultivation for horse power, on a large scale, on his farms. A set of Fowler's Steam Ploughing Tackle will be at work on the farm for puilic inspection the same day, before and after the sale. Luncheon will be provided at 12 o'clock, and the sale will commence punctually at 1 o'clock. Catalogues, which are in preparation, may be had at the jrincipal inns in Thorney and neighbourhood; and of the auctioneer, 14, Narrow- street, Peterborough. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 30, the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the Belvoir Hounds, the property of a gentleman: 1. ACROBAT. 2. LIBERTY. 3. MELTON; has been in har- ness. 4. GAYLAD; has harness. 5. CRINOLINE. TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, SEVEN thorough bred YEARLINGS, by Stockwell, Newminster, and other first class sires. Also TWO HALF BREDS, by Augur, 4 and 5 years old. For price and further particulars, apply by letter ( this week) to E. R. Fryer, Esq, Royal Hotel. Doncaster. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 30, the pro- perty of a gentleman, and principally bred on his estate, from stock of a very high character: TEN HORSES, consisting of pairs ( which have been constantly driven together), hacks, ladies' horses, & c. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 23, the following valuable RACE HORSES: WILLIE THE BEAU, 3 years old, by Windlschgratz. REGENERATOR, 3 years old, by Ratan. N. B. The above horses are sold under a bill of sale to realise a debt due from their late owner. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs ' TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 23,' TAT- without reserve, the following " HORSES, the property of H. Spencer Lucy, Esq, and sold in consequence of his giving up his harriers: 1. HUNTSMAN. I 3. TALLY- HO. 2. DANDY. | 4. LANSQUENET. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 23, the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the Warwickshire Hounds, the pro- perty of Lady Willoughby de Broke: 1. THE PRIEST, 6 years old. | 4. KATHLEEN, 8 years old. 2. BODDINGTON, 6 years old. 5. BURTON. 8 years old. 3. KOHL RABI, 6 years old. | 6. PHOSPHORUS, 7 years old. Also the following HORSES, the property of a gentleman: 1. OLGA, chesnut mare, 7 years old; a good hunter, has carried a lady constantly to hounds. 2. PLUNGER, bay gelding, 6 years old; has been hunted. 3. VICAR, bay gelding, 6 years old ; has been hunted. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April TAT- _ April 23. The following HORSES, the property of the Hon Fred. Morgan, well known with the Belvoir, Quorn, and Mr Tailby's Hounds : NO NAME, grey gelding. BLUE ROCK, grey mare. LEOTARD, bay gelding. THE TAILOR, bay gelding, 5 years old. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 23, without reserve, the following HORSES, carriages, harness, horse clothing, & c, the property of Robert Finnic, Esq, deceased: 1. LONDON, brown gelding, \ have been constantly driven 2. BROWN BESS, brown mare, J together. 3. PEACOCK, brown gelding; quiet in double and single harness. 4. HARRY, chesnut gelding ; a good hack. 5. MAGGIE, grey mare; a good hack and clever fencer. A MAIL PHAETON and DOG- CART, by Hall and Sons; in capital order. DOUBLE HARNESS, saddles, bridles, clothing, < fcc. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Thursday, April 23, the property of a nobleman: BARON MUNCHAUSEN, brown horse, 6 years old, by Longbow out of Babette, by Faugh a Ballagh; winner of several races, and now in training. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Thursday, April 23: 1. ATLAS, 3 years old, by Hesperus out of Asteroid's dam. 2. FILLY, 2 years old, by Windhound out of Jerusalem, by Jericho out of Caterer's dam. SALE OF THE BICESTER FOXHOUNDS, HORSES, Ac. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at the Kennels, Stratton Audley, near Bicester, on Saturday, April 25: The well- known PACK of FOXHOUNDS, consisting of about FIFTY COUPLES of HUNTING HOUNDS. To be sold In lots of four couples, Also the following HORSES: Kennel horses: MRS WILLOUGHBY. AMARANTH. APRICOT. TURNIP TOP. THE SQUATTER. BELGRAVIA. INVESTMENT. PUMP HANDLE. GOLD DUST. REMNANT. SAMPSON. BANSTEAD, GIN SLING. SIGN POST. TREACLE. Capt Peyton's horses: KNICKERBOCKER. I CUT IT SHORT. PAINTER. OXFORD. CHARMING RICHARD. | Mr Richardson's horses: TELEGRAPH. I DICK TURPIN; carries a SIR CHARLES. lady. PANTOMIME. | MARY ANN, BLACKTHORN. I GUARDSMAN; a Brougham CASTANET. horse. GOLDEN PLOVER. | GREY MARE. Mr G. T. Drake's horses: PREBEND END. | FATHER TOM. CLOTHING, SADDLES, BRIDLES, & c, & c. For catalogues apply to Messrs Tattersall, Hyde Park- corner. IX) be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- . TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 27, the fol- lowing superior HORSES, the property of a gentleman: 1. THE DANDY. 2. ANNIE. 3. LETTY GORDON. 4. NOTTINGHAM. 5. BELMONT. 6. BRANDY BALL. 7. SILVER TAIL. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, April 30, the following promising young HORSES, the property of a nobleman who bred them; sold in consequence of the owner giving up hunting: 1. UMPIRE, 7 years old, by Uncommon. 2. USHER. 6 years old, by Uncommon. 3. SHAMROCK, 6 years old, by Uncommon. 4. BAY' MaRE. 5 vears old, by Uncommon. 5. BAY' GELDING, 5 years old, by Uncommon. Lots 1, 2, and 3 have been hunted with harriers, and are good fencers. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, MANSFIELD.— T0 BE SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr ROBERT WHITE, at the Swan Hotel, in Mansfield, in the county of Nottingham, on Tuesday, May 5,1863, at 3 for 4 o'clock punctually, in the afternoon, and subject to such conditions of sale as will then be produced, an elegant modern stone- built MANSION, with every accommodation, including a pad- dock, pleasure grounds, garden, hot- house, greenhouse, conservatory, vineries in full bearing, coach- house, stabling, & c. The property is copyhold of the Manor of Mansfield, fine small and certain, and is within a few minutes' walk of the town and railway, and is a most de- sirable residence for a sportsman, being within a short drive of the Duheries, and within reach of the Melton, Belvoir, the Rufford, Lord Gal way's, and Mr Muster's Hounds, with a chance of extensive shoot- ing ground. The site is an elevated one, and the soil dry. Immediate possession may be had. The property may be viewed, and further par- ticulars obtained on application to Solomon Foster, Esq, West Hill, Mansfield; the auctioneer; or at the offices of Mr Woodcock, solicitor, Mansfield.— P. S. Should the purchaser require any land, a farm, close • at. hand, of 140 acres may be sold . wtth. lt, TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 27, the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the V. W. H. Hounds, the property of a gentleman : 1. LARKY, 6 years old, by Due an Dhurras out of Gipsy, by Rust. 2. LUXURY, 7 years old, by Bandy, dam by Windfall. 3. DISPATCH, by Cossack. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 27, the fol- lowing HORSES, well known in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, the property of the Hon C. H. Cust: 1. SECURITY. I 4. THE HARE. 2. SANCHO. 5. WHALEBONE. 3. HERCULES. | 6. WHITE STOCKINGS. ELEVENTH ANNUAL UNRESERVED SALE OF THE PRODUCE OF THE RAWCLIFFE JOINT STOCK STUD FARM COMPANY. ESSRS TATTERSALL beg to inform the public that the ANNUAL SALE of the above will take place at York on April 28. the first day of the York Spring Meeting. They con- sist of THIRTY' YEARLINGS, by Stockwell, Newminster, Rataplan, Leamington, Voltigeur, Sugarplum, J ordan, and Fallow Buck. Cata- logues of the above can be had on application to Messrs Tattereall, or the stud groom, Rawcliffe Paddocks. M] TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by TERSALL, at the Albion Hotel, Chester, o THE STANTON YEARLINGS. Messrs TAT- _ on Thursday, May 7, 1863, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, the following first class YEARLINGS, the property of Mr Eyke, who breeds for sale: 1. THE CROW, black colt, by Wild Huntsman, dam Aminette, by Irish Birdcatcher out of Para's dam. 2. CY'MON, brown colt, by Backbiter, dam Honey, by Melbourne or Cossack out of Sister to Newminster. 3. THE LIZARD, brown colt, by Knight of Kars, dam Marma- lade, by Sweetmeat, granddam Fravola's dam, by SirHercules. 4. SIR LYDSTON, chesnut colt, by Gemma Jun ( by Sir Hercules out of Gemma di Vergy's dam, dam Spinnette, winner of 9 races out of 12 as a 2 year old at Newmarket), by Orlando, Disttfina, by Don John, Industry by Priam. 5. MARPLOT, bay colt, by Knignt of Kars, dam Whist ( My Part- ner's dam), by Melbourne, Revoke, by Camel. 6. THE GRAPPLER, brown colt, by Sweetmeat, dam Moresca ( Iioabdil's dam, winner of Goodwood Stakes in 1862), by Don John or lago, Black Bess, by Camel. 7. LILY LYE, black filly, sister to Saccharometer, the largest 2 year old winner in 1862 ( never having been beaten), by Sweet- meat, dam Defamation, by lago out of Sister to The Libel, by Pantaloon, dam Sister to Touchstone. 8. PICK- A- BACK, brown filly, by Knight of Kars, dam Perfi- dious ( the Idea's dam), by Lanercost, Treacherous by Panta- loon, Camel. 9. CURIOSITY, brown Ally, by Knight of Kars. dam Mary ( sister to My Fancy) and Stanley's dain, by Sweetmeat. 10. ISCOYD, brown filly, by Knight of Kars, dam Candy, by Sweet- meat, Eva. by Pantaloon. 11. SEMAPHOR, bay filly, by Knight of Kars, dam Red Tail( Toka's dam), by Cossack or Deputy, son of Priam. 12. NELLY, brown filly, by Knight of Kars, dam Josephine, by Irish Birdcatcher out of Old Inheritress, by The Saddler. 13. DECORATOR, brown filly, by Sweetmeat, dam Black Cotton ( Ehcebus's dam), by Faugh a Ballagh, Fantastic, by Touch- stone, Revival by Pantaloon, Old Eleanor, winner of the Derby and Oaks. 14. LOVE LACE, bay filly, by Sweetmeat, dam Phoebe, by Touch- stone, Collina, by Langar. 15. LADY GAY SPANKER, brown mare, by The Saddler, dam Marion, by Tramp; this mare is dam of Domino, Vigo, and Jack's Alive, and stinted to Plum Pudding, brother to Mince- pie, winner of the Oaks. N. B. Any gentleman purchasing and not wishing to take them before September 1, can do so by paying for their keep as may be agreed. Stanton, Shifiual, Salop. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at the Kennels, Quorn, Leicestershire, on Saturday, May 9, at 12 o'clock, without reserve: The entire HUNTING STUD of the Earl of Stamford, who retires from the Mastership of the Quorn. This fine stud of eighty very superior horses has been selected with great care, judgment, and expense, and such an opportunity rarely oc curs to pu rchasers to be able to choose from so large a number of first- The saddlery, clothing, & c, will be sold after the horses. The London train from King's cross at 9: 10, which arrives at Leicester at 11: 20, will be in time for the sale, as a special train will take passen- gers on to Barrow station, about a quarter of a mile from Quorn. The horses can be seen in the stables at Quorn on the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before the sale, from 11 to 3 o'clock. Catalogues may be had of Messrs Tattersall, Hyde Park- corner, London ; of Mr Brown, printer, . Market- place, Leicester ; and of Mr Whitehall, stud groom, at the place of sale. SALE OF LORD DONERAILE'S FOXHOUNDS. FOR SALE, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the well- known PACK of FOXHOUNDS, the property of Lord Done- raile, consisting of upwards of 50 couples of huntiug hounds, and 20 couples of puppies, bred entirely from the kennels of Lord H. Ben- tinck, the Duke of Rutland, Lord Yarborough, and Mr Foljambe. These hounds work in two distinct packs, large and small, which would be sold separately, if required. For further particulars, price, & c, applv to Messrs TATfERSALL, Hyde Park- comer. The above, if not previously disposed of, will be sold by auction, at Hyde Park- corner, about the end of April, of which due notice will be given. ALDRIDGE'S, PUBLIC SALES 1 London.— Established 1753. by AUCTION of HORSES and CARRIAGES every Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at 11 o'clock. Horses should be delivered early on Mondays and Thursdays. Carriages and horses can be inspected two days before either sale. Accounts are paid on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 4 o'clock. Horses are not received for private sale, and jobbing or dealing by any one connected with the business is strictly prohibited. Commission on sales 5 per cent. The sale on Wednesday next of 120 horses, including Brougham and phaeton horses from Messrs Wimbush and Co and other jobmasters, with sundry carriages and harness, will commence at 11 precisely. WILLIAM FREEMAN. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane.— On Wed- nesday next, will be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, the property of Mr William Garnmell, of Limerick, TWELVE riding and driving HORSES. On view Monday, and until the sale. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane.— Saturday's Sale — On Saturday, April 25, will be SOLD, by PUBLIC AUC- TION, SIX HUNTERS, which have been ridden by the huntsman and whips of the Old Berkeley Hunt. Sold in consequence of the finish of the season. On view. REPOSITORY, Barbican.— Mr J. GOWER will SELL bv AUCTION, on Tuesday, April 21, at 11 o'clock, about ONE HUNDRED HORSES, of various descriptions, consisting of riding hacks, harness horses, and powerful cart horses, suitable for town and agricultural purposes. On view. KEPOSITORT, Barbican.— Twenty- five Irish Horses.— Mr J. GOWER informs the public he has just received direct from Waterford, Kilkenny, and Clonmel, TWENTY- FIVE useful HARNESS and RIDING HORSES and weight- carrying COBS, mostly young, with substance and action, for SALE, by private treaty or auction, Tuesday, April 21. On view. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY Messrs BRETHERTON and HARRISON beg respectfully to inform the public that their next two STUD SALES for HUNTERS and other valuable horses will take place at their Repository, Birmingham, On Thursday, 23d April, and On Thursday, 14th May, 1863. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales are solicited to make early application, in order that stalls may be secured, and publicity given to their instructions. Sales by auction every Thurs- day ; by private contract daily. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, the 23d April, the FOUR following HORSES, the" property of H. Formby, Esq: 1. IT'S ALL OVER, chesnut gelding, 5 years old, by Magician, dam by Herbert Lacy. 2. PIP, bay geldmg, 5 ye^ rs old, by Tadmor out of Katie Stewart. 3. HURRICANE, bay gelding, 5 years old, by Elcot, dam by Bay Middleton. 4. IDLENESS, chesnut filly, 4 years old, by Yellow Jack out of Sister to Elis, by Langar; just, broke. Lot 1, 2, and 3 are steeple chase horses, and are winners. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, the 23d April, the TWO following HORSES, well known with the North and South Warwickshire and Pytchley Hounds, and are equal to 13 stone, the property of a gentleman: 1. THE PROPHET, chesnut gelding, 6 years old. 2. NEW DRESS, grey mare. 7 years old. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repositor*-, on Thursday next, the 23d April, the TWO following HORSES, the property of a gen- tleman : 1. CHESNUT MARE, rising 6 years old, 15 hands 2J inches high, by The Great Unknown, dam by Joe Lovell; first class hun- tress, equal to 15 stone. 2. CHESNUT GELDING, rising 5 years old, by The Great Un- known out of a well bred mare; Is very fast and temperate with hounds, and is equal to great weight. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, the 23d April, the following HORSES, the property of a gentle- man, who mav be referred to: 1. CHESNUT GELDING, 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high; well kn » wn with the Worcestershire and Aibrighton Hounds. 2. BAY GELDING, 9 years old; has been regularly hunted. 3. CHESNUT GELDING, 7 years old, 17 hands high: quiet in double and single harness. 4. BAY MARE, 6 years old ; a clever huntress, and quiet in harness. Also, upwards of THIRTY other HORSES, full particulars of which will appear in catalogues, to be had at the Repository, or posted free OH application, on and after Monday next. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, the 23d April: The entire KENNEL of a gentleman declining shooting, consisting of FIVE POINTERS and a RETRIEVER. Pedigrees will appear in catalogues of sale, to be had on application. B ROUGHAM and PAIR of 14- hands CHESNUT GELDINGS, with set of sliver- mounted lamps, late the property of a lady deceased, a handsome turn out, to be SOLD a bargain. Apply to Mr Habln, the Hornet, Chichester. TO be SOLD," a handsome CHESNUT MARE, 15 hands 2 inches high ; quiet to ride, and a good hack. Apply at the office, Harrington- road, South Kensington. LUCAS'S, LUCAS an T ON SALE, at Shenton's Livery Stables, Green- street, Grosvenor- square, a thorough bred BROWN GELDING, by Tadmor, own Brother to Leontes, 15 hands 3 inches high, and rising 9 years old; in first- rate condition, very handsome, courageous, and quiet. For further particulars enquire of Mr Shenton. If not previously disposed of, will be sold at Tattersall's, on Monday, the 27th instant. npO be SOLD, the property of a gentleman, JL BAY MARE, with black points, 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inc Liverpool.— Select Sales.— Messrs and Co beg to intimate to noblemen and gentlemen having HUNTERS and other valuable HORSES to dispose of, that their next SELECT SALES will take place On Thursday, April 30, On Thursday, May 14, and On Thursday, May 21,1863. Full descriptions of all horses intended for these sales must be for- warded at leasr one week previously, and the horses must be sent to the Repository two days prior to the sale. Stalls cannot be retained after 10 o'clock. ' HE THIRTY- SECOND ANNUAL SALE of THREE HUNDRED CARRIAGES and SEVENTY SETS of HARNESS, at LUCAS'S Repository, Liverpool, will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 1863, commencing at 10 o'clock precisely. Entries with full descriptions must be forwarded Immediately, and all carriages must be sent to the repository on or before Saturday, May 23. None can possibly be received after that day. a inches high, and nearly thorough bred ; she has been hunted, and carries a lady; veterinary examination allowed ; price, 100 guineas. For parti- culars, enquire 3, King's- yard, Grosvener- square: be SOLD, a great LADY'S HORSE.— To bargain, the property of a lady, a very highly- trained handsome BAY MARE, thorough bred, with fine action, parted with solely through the owner's leaving England; price, 60 guineas. To view, apply to M. Taaffe's Library, Crawford- street, two doors from Baker- street, near Madame Tussaud's. TO be DISPOSED OF, the grey Staffordshire trstting mare BOUNCE, the property of Joseph Fielding, Esq, of Cheadle, Staffordshire. 250 tickets, at one guinea per ticket. She has never been in any trotting or sporting man's hands. She has tret ted on many occasions two miles in five minutes and tw- enty se- conds, and is perfectly quiet to drive or ride, and exceedingly docile. For tickets apply to Mr VV'. Simpson, the Cock and Crown, St Andrew's- hill, Doctors' Commons. season, winners and dams of winners gratis; groom's fee, 10s. STALLION, 1863.— LUPUS ( brother to Lu- pellus, in blood to Lambourne and Coroner), by Loup Garou ( Fairwater's sire, by Lanercost), dam Birthday, by Pantaloon, Ilonoria, by Camel, Maid of Honour, by Champion ( granddam of Buckstone and Leamington), Etiquette, by Orville, Boadicea ( Ban- ter's dam), by Alexander. At 3 years old won Ascot Biennial Stakes, beating Diophantus, Janus, & c; Bath ditto, beating Sawcutter, Conqueror, & c; Epsom Stand and Wiltshire Stakes, two miles, beating Blue Jacket, Bevis ( beat Fisherman), & c. Twenty mares, besides his owner's, at 10 guineas, winners and half breds half price. For further particulars apply to Mr Wm. Hemming, or to Richard Butler, groom, Rugby, Causton Stud Farm, near Bilton. STUD HORSE.— BILLY BARLOW, winner of the Second Prize given by the Royal Agricultural Society, at. Bat- tersea, for horses best calculated to get hunters. Billy Barlow is by Royal ltavenhill, dam by British Yeoman; he is a short- legged horse, per- fectly sound, and for temper, action, and symmetry, with immense girth and power, not to be surpassed. Billy Barlow is a rich bay with black points, and a sure foal getter. Twenty mares, besides his owner's, at 5 guineas, including groom's fee ; mares belonging to farmers hunting with the Burstow Foxhounds at 2 guineas. He is the property of Robert Birkbeck, Esq, and stands at Gatton, Surrey. For further particulars apply to the groom, Mr Coatsworth, Nutwood, Gatton, Reigate. STUD HORSE.— For this season, EMPEROR, by Charles XII. ( winner of St Leger Stakes at Doncaster, Good- wood and Liverpool Cups, & c) out of Empress, by Coronation, winner of Derby Stakes at Epsom, & c ; her dam Reliance, by Fungus— Wil- liamson's ditto, Agnes, by Shuttle. This horse will serve mares at two guineas aud a half each mare ; he is 7 years old, perfectly sound, and his stock are very promising. Apply to Richard Cox, Stanton, near Winchcomb, Miere the horse will stand, and attend neighbouring markets. STALLION.— At the Fairfield Stud Farm, near York, RAPPAREE. 5 years old, by Rataplan out of Lady Alicia, by Melbourne, her dam. Testy, by Venison out of Temper, by Defence. For performances, see Racing Calendar, ltapparee, from his size, sub- stance, and appearance, cannot fail to become a first- rate sire. Thorough bred mares, 7 guineas; a few half bred mares, half- price. Apply to Mr Rennie, Fairfield. STALLIONS.— BUCCANEER, at 12 guineas, a mare. KINGSTOWN, at 8 guineas thorough bred mares, half bred 4 guineas. Hay and grass at 10s per week, & c. For further particulars apply to Mr It. Milton, trainer, Hurstbourn Park, Whitchurch, Hants; Buccaneer was one of the fastest horses of his time. Kingstown was second to Wild Dayrell for the Derby, and could stay. Both horses are 16 hands high, on short legs. HOWDEN HORSE FAIR.— Messrs BLACK- MAN, of Knightsbridge and Kensington, beg to inform noble- men and gentlemen that their HORSES from the above fair are now ON SHOW, consisting of hacks, ladies' horses, chargers, cobs, phaeton horses, Brougham horses, and match horses. Trials and veterinary examinations allowed. I INCOLN FAIR.— WILLIAM COLLINS, of JLi Mount- street, Lambeth, begs to inform noblemen, gentlemen, and the trade, that he will have a large SELECTION of first- class HORSES, from the above celebrated fair, ON SHOW Thursday and Fri- day next, consisting of high- stepping carriage, Brougham, and phaeton horses; also, some first- class riding horses, ladies' hacks, and chargers. TOMPKINS'S HORSE REPOSITORY.— Mr TOMPKINS will SELL by AUCTION, at his Repository, Reading, on Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1, 1863, TWO HUNDRED HORSES, comprising hunters, hacks. Brougham, phaeton, draught horses, cobs, and ponies. Sale to commence each day at 11 o'clock. Gentlemen desirous of entering horses will meet with reasonable terms. — N. B. An early application for stalls is earnestly requested. SALE of HUNTERS, COLTS, & c.— At Maes- gwynne, Llanboidy, Carmarthenshire, on Thursday, April 23 ( the second day of Llanboidy Races), the well- known BAY HORSE SAINT DAVID will be OFFERED for SALE. He is a most accom- plished weight- carrying hunter, and will make a valuable sire. At the same time, several hunters and promising well- bred colts, blood mares, & c, The sale will take place precisely at 11 o'clock. CAPTAIN SCOTT VIGORS, 209, Piccadilly, invites the attention of purchasers and gentlemen having HORSES to DISPOSE OF. Five per cent charged on sales effected. The April printed list of horses on sale is now ready. Forwarded free on applica- tion. Stables, paddocks, and exercise grounds at Harlesden, for the re- ception of horses intended for sale. Letters and orders punctually at- tended to. Several very clever hunters at moderate prices now on show. Cash advances made on stock sent for sale if required. HORSES for all purposes, and to suit all purses, may be obtained without inconvenience, risk, or trouble, at the original Agency for Horse Buyers' Protection, founded by Captain DE VERE HUNT. The satisfactory operations of this business are vouched for by testimonials from royalty, nobility. military, clergy, and masters of hounds. Printed copies gratis. Intending buyers should investigate the pretensions of all agents claiming public confidence in equine matters.— 23, Regent- street. Trial and V. S.' s opinion. STALLION.— For the season 1863, at Maulden, near Ampthill, Beds, CHANTICLEER, by subscription, at 12 guineas a mare, and 16s 6d the groom. He won the Goodwood Stakes, carrying 9st 21b, also the Northumberland Plate, and Doncaster Cup, & c, & c. He is the sire of Sunbeam, winner of the Chesterfield Cup at Goodwood, and the Doncaster St Leger, in 1858: and is sire of a number of other first- class horses, including John Scott's Derby favourite, Early Purl. The farm is situated four miles from the North Western Station at Ampthill via Bletchley, and five from the Midland Station at Shefford via Hitchen. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn at mar- ket price. Enquire for Thos. Hodgson, groom, at Mr Overman's Farm. STALLION.— STOLZENFELS will serve 25 mares at 10 guineas, at the Genners Farm, Northfield, five miles from Birmingham. Stolzenfels is by Sir Isaac dam bv Heron ( Stork's dam) ontof Mystery, by Phantom ( dam of Yardiey and Warwick;— Charming Molly, by Rubens. Sir Isaac was by Camel— Arachne, dam of Industry ( winner of the Oaks, and own sister to Leda, granddam of Voltigeur.) Stolzenfels was one of the best horses of his year. For performances see Calendar. Apply to Mr Lapper as above. STUD HORSES, at the Highfield Paddocks, Tittenhanger, near St Albans, Herts, two miles and a half from St Albans station on the London and North Western, and four from Hatfield, on the Great Northern. THE PRIME MINISTER, by Melbourne out of Pantalonade, by Pantaloon, her dam Festival, by Camel. He is dark brown, stands nearly sixteen hands high, is a sure foal getter, and is the sire of Lustre, Sporting Life, Pastime, Farfalla, Athos, Lord Burghley, the Duke of Cambridge, and Charles Fox. The Prime Minister will serve ( not more than forty) mares, at twenty- five guineas each, the groom's fee included. TOUCHWOOD, by Touchstone out of Bonny Bee, by Galanthus, her dam Beeswing. He is dark bay, stands sixteen hands high, and is one of the most powerful short- legged horses in England. Thorough bred mares, five guineas ; half breds, three guineas, groom's fee included. Gentlemen sending three mares, their own property, to either of the above horses will have them served at the price of two. First- class accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn at market price. For further particulars apply to Jas. Fielding, as above. STALLION.— At Boythorpe Stud Farm, one mile from Chesterfield, on the Midland Railway, DRUMOUR, at 10 guineas thorough bred mares, a few half bred mares at 5 guineas. He is the sire of Dunkeld and Fidelity. Apply to Henry Bird, stud groom, Boythorpe, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. JpAVILION STABLES, near the Cadogan Hotel, 75, Sloane- street, S. W.— T. TOYNBEE begs to inform the public that he has ON SALE, fresh from the country, some perfect LADIES' HORSES, park hacks, pairs of high- stepping match phaeton horses, clever ponies, & c. RIDING SCHOOLS AND HUNTING GROUNDS, Kensington.— This vast establishment, with its seven acres of land, so disposed as to comDine all the features of the hunting field, and the covered school, enables the Messrs BLACKMAN to guarantee their pupils a proficiency elsewhere unattainable. Schools attended. Ponies. Dealers in horses. RIDING.— Great Western Royal Riding School, 9, Gloucester- crescent, Hyde Park, W., near Great Western Railway.— By appointment to Her Majesty and the Court.— Ladles and gentlemen TAUGHT in a few easy lessons. MrTILBURY'S method imparts unusual confidence to his pupils. The simple form of instruction readily admits of being permanently acquired by the most timid, young, or inexperienced rider. Terms reasonable. N. B. Quiet horses for invalids, and ponies for children. OTTER HUNTING.— To be SOLD, a COUPLE of FOXHOUNDS well entered to otters, and good markers. Apply to A. B., Post Office, Dolgelly, North Wales. FOXHOUNDS.— FOR SALE, TEN COUPLES of useful, fresh HUNTING HOUNDS and FIVE or SIX COUPLES of PUPPIES. A huntsman wanted in this establishment. For particulars apply to R. M., kennels, Braintree, Essex. FOR SALE, EIGHT COUPLES OF WORKING HOUNDS and THREE COUPLES of PUPPIES. Apply to George Hills, White Cross, Hereford. THREE GREYHOUND PUPPIES for SALE, viz, two dogs and one bitch, at 6 guineas each; they are brothers and sister to the wiuners of the Oaks at Ashdown Park, and the Ladies' Plate and Bracelet at Amesbury, and were whelped the 1st February last. Apply to W. Mercer, Grove House, Hunton, Staplehurst. TO the SPORTING WORLD.— A Gentleman ( a very old sportsman) has a BRACE of remarkably handsome and higly bred LEMON and WHITE POINTERS to DISPOSE OF. They are three years old, and have been shot over two seasons. The toil of shooting being now too much for the decaying powers of the owner is the sole reason for parting with them. For price, & c, address C. H., Post Office, Preston, Lancashire. DOGS.— For SALE, a very handsome WHITE, small POMERANIAN DOG; a small white Maltese dog, 2 years old; also a blue Isle of Skye dog, very long coated, good vermin dog. J. W. Guppy, 2, Prince's- court, Dorset- place, Pall Mall East, W. C. YACHT for SALE, oak built, 14 tons, well found in sails and stores, with trawling gear complete. £ 160. Apply at Messrs Gay and Evan's, 26, Leadenhall- street. TO lie SOLD, the BEATRICE SCHOONER YACHT, 208 tons old measurement. She was thoroughly over- hauled and re- coppered last summer. Apply for further particulars to Capt Browne, Secretary of the R. Y'. S., Cowes; or to Mr B. Nicholson ( late Camper), shipbuilder. Gosport. FOR SALE, the celebrated CUTTER YACHT GLANCE, 35 tons, with all her racing gear, stores, and lead. Now hauled up at East Cowes. For inventories and further particulars, apply to D. Hatcher, shipbuilder, Southampton. YACHT.— For SALE, the handsome SCHOONER YACHT AQUILINE, 55 tons o. m., built by Mr Harvey, of Wivenhoe, 1853 ; length over all 80ft 6in, width 14ft 4in, depth 7ft 9in aft; she is coppered and copper- fastened, in excellent order, and exceedingly well found ; the fittings below and on deck are of mahogany aud birchwood; could be fitted out if required by the vendors, and ready for sea in thre^ weeks. Apply to Mr Watson, barge builder, Rochester, near the bridge. The owners wanting a larger ves- sel, is the only reason for parting with her. SCHOONER YACHT.— For SALE, WIND- WARD, 36 tons: a good sailer, and first- rate sea boat; has excel- lent accommodation; is perfectly sound and well found. She has just been rigged and entirely new painted for the coming season, and is ready for sea without further outlay. Can be seen at Ringsend Basin. Dublin. Price moderate. Apply to J. J. C., Markland House, Bootle, near Liverpool. FOR SALE, a very handsome CUTTER YACHT, 18 tons, built in 1854 by a celebrated builder, of oak and mahogany, red pine deck; cost £ 750: length over all 49 feet, beam 10 feet; was new coppered and refitted in 1859. Abundant inventory of first class stores, new patent cooking stove, two water closets, is a fast sailer, and for sea- going qualities is unequalled. Lying in the Great Western Docks. Address D. P., Post Office, Plymouth. STALLION.— NUTBOURNE, 6 years old, by Nabob, dam Princess, dam of Bertha. Forty mares, at 20 guineas each, and one the groom; winner of the Royal £ 10o prize at Leeds, 1861. Approved winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs stake, at ha. f price. Hay and grass at 10s 6d per week; oats at market price. All expenses to be paid by the 1st June, and the mares taken away. For subscription apply to Messrs Weatherby, or Mr Wyatt, Nutbourne, Emswo'rt. h, Hants. STALLION.— FROGMORE, by Touchstone out of The Duchess of Kent, got by Belshazzer, her dam Pepper, by St Nicholas, Capsicum— Acklam's Lass, by Prime Minister, will stand this season, and future ones, at Scapes Castle, half a mile from Brighton station on the Lewes road; thorough bred mares £ 10 10s and 10s the groom; and a few half bred mares at £ 2 10s, 6s the groom. Scapes Castle stables and boxes stand on rising ground, facing the west; the boxes for the mares are roomy, with an airing yard. Grass keep 10s Ser week; corn, if ordered, at market price. All expences to be paid efore the mares are taken away. Any further information required can be had from Mr W. Megennis, veterinary surgeon, at Castle- street, Western- road; or James Dawes, groom, on the premises. STALLIONS.— Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocka, Newmarket.— The following STALLIONS will serve mares the ensuing season, 1863 :— THUNDERBOLT, 20 mares, besides his owner's, at 20guineas a mare, dams of winners of 100 sovs half price: 10s the groom. FITZROLAND, by Orlando out of Stamp, bv Emilius ( winner of the Two Ihoasand Guineas), at 10 guineas a mare, groom's fee inclnded. LONGBOW ( sire of Toxophilite and several other winners), by Ithn- riel out o Miss Bowe, by Catton, at 10 guineas a mare, groom's fee included. YELLOW JACK, by Irish Birdcatcher out of Jamaica, at 11 guineas a mare, half bred mares half price, groom's fee included. He won at two years old, beating Secret and others. He was second for the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes, second for the Derby, second for the Chester Cup, and second for the Goodwood Cup. GENERAL WILLIAMS, by Womersley out of Lady Elizabeth ( the dam of National Guard, and granddam of Ladv Tresspass), by Sleight of Hand out of Sir Tatton Sykes's dam, & c. King of Kars, Maid of Kars, Princess Louisa ( now abroad) and Captain Crow, are the only produce by this horse in his first two seasons. Thorough bred mares 15 guineas each, 10s the groom. sTAMPEDO, by Alarm, at £ 1010s a mare. Every attention will be paid to all mares sent to Messrs Barrow, and foaling mares will receive their professional services. The best accommodation can be had, with loose boxes, good pasturage, private paddocks ( if required), and a succession of green crops. Hay, grass. & c, 10s 6d per week : corn extra. No horse or mare to be taken from these paddocks until all expenses are paid. All applications to be made to Messrs Barrow, veterinary surgeons, Newmarket. STALLIONS, 1863.— BONNIE PRINCE CH ARLIE, the property of Mr Brown, will serve mares this sea- son at 10 guineas each mare, at the Royal Hotel, Tring station, on the London and North Western Railway, near Tring, Herts. Bonnie Prince Charlie is 6 years old, by King Tom out of Balmoral, by Laner- cost out of Burlesque, by Touchstone; Burlesque is the dam of Buck- stone. Bonnie Prince Charlie is a light bay, with good bone and fine symmetrv, is perfectly sound, and without a blemish. Also, DUN DALE, at 2J guineas each mare. N. B. Mare's keep 10s 6d per week. Corn ( if ordered) at market price. STALLIONS, 1863.— At Middle Park, Eltham, Kent:— DUNDEE, 30 mares, at 30 guineas. MARSYAS, at 10 guineas. HORROR, at 10 guineas. AMSTERDAM, at 10 guineas. NEASHAM, at 10 guineas. STALLION.— At Warren House, Newmarket, MIRZA MAHOMMED IIAMID ALLEE, a bay Arab, imported in 1856, of good size, and very superior action. Thorough bred mares at £ 5 5s, half bred £ 2 10s, groom's fee included; winners and dams of winners gratis. Apply to Mr John Daws ® n. STALLIONS.— ELLINGTON, winner of the Derby in 1856, and a prize of 100 sovs at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, at 20 guineas each mare, and 10s the groom. CAMBONDO, by Orpheus, by Orlando out of Malibran, by Whisker, at 5 guineas each, and 5s the groom. Also, the following horses at 3 guineas each, and 5s the groom :— NEWMARKET, by Newminster, dam by Bay Middleton. POOLTHORNE, by the Cure, dam by Verulam. THE DRONE, by The Flying Dutchman out of Queen Bee, by Amorino. BOTHERATION, by Micky Free, dam by Surplice. BROMHAM, brown horse, 5 years old, by Barnton ( h b), for getting weight- carrying hunters. FAR WEST, by West Australian, dam by Plenipotentiary. At Mr Phillips's, Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, London. STALLIONS for 1863.— At Mamhead, near Exeter, four miles from the Starcross station :— GEMMA DI VERGY, by Sir Hercules out of Snowdrop, by Heron her dam Fairy, by Filho da Puta out of Britannia, by Orville; 25 mares ( besides those of his owner)> at 3' igs each mare, groom's fee included. Also DUPE, by Pantaloon out of Decoy, by Filho da Puta ( the dam of Drone, Sleight of Hand, Van Amburgh, Legerdemain, Phryne, and Flat- catcher), at logs each mare, groom's fee included. Dupe is a beautiful dark bay horse, and stands 16 hands high. Only two of his produce have run, and both have been winners. Hay aud grass at 10s a week, corn at market price. The subscriptions and all expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. Applica- tions to be made to Mr Scott, Rose Cottage, Mamhead, near Exeter. STALLIONS.— At Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, eight miles from Tuxford station on the Great Northern Railway .— SKIRMISHER, by Voltigeur, at 12 guineas a mare ( groom's fee in- cluded). PARMESAN, by Sweetmeat ( sire of Saccharometer, & c), a winner of many races at all distances ; he is a very handsome horse, with re- markably fine action: at 5 guineas a mare. Hay and grass 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at the market price. For particulars inquire of Mr Coultas, stud groom, Rufford Abbey Ollerton. SCHOONER YACHT.— Mr J. B. MAY has received instructions from the owner to SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, April 21,1863, at the Glo'ster Hotel, West Cowes, at 2 for 3 o'clock, iu one lot, the handy R. Y. S. SCHOONER YACHT MAY QUEEN, 37 tons o. m., built at Dartmouth in 1858, newly coppered in 1860, together with her iron ballast, sails ( in good condition), anchors, „ _ boats, spars, and gear, as per inventory; draws 7feet9inches aft, and servemares" at7 guin^ eacCThalf'br^ marerat 3" guineas" winners f" ot Now lying in Cowes Harbour, and ready to bend sails, and dams of winners of 100 sovs at one time half price. THE RAWCLIFFE JOINT STOCK STUD FARM COMPANY ( Limited).— 1863, STALLIONS to serve: NEWMINSTER. Subscription is full. YOUNG MELBOURNE. Subscription is full. LEAMINGTON will serve a limited number of mares at 15 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 106 sovs each at one time, half price. SABREUR will serve 35 mares, besides a few the property of his owner, at 10 guineas ea « h; he will be allowed to serve a few half bred mares. UNDERHAND will serve mares at 10guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 1" 0 sovs at one time, half price. MAINSTONE, by King Tom out of Blister, by Bay Middleton, grand- dam Hope, by Touchstone, great granddam Miss Letty, by Priam, will 5 feet forward. For particulars and inventories apply to the auctioneer, Cowes, F OR SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the OSPREY, cutter, 59 tons, o. m. Apply to J. B. May, Cowes. TO be SOLD, with all her racing gear and sails complete, the well- known SCHOOLER YACHT WILDFIRE, 59 tons o. m. Also, the small IRON SCREW STEAMER DAY DREAM, 8 tons. Apply to John Turner Turner, Esq, Avon, near Ringwood, Hants. YACHT.— For SALE, in consequence of the death of the late owner, the SCHOONER YACHT SAPPHO, now at Southampton, 104 tons o. m., built by Camper of Gosport of the best materials and workmanship. This fine vessel is replete in stores, & c. For further particulars apply to Mr G. A. James, 22, Essex- street, Strand, W. C.; or to Mr D. G. Hatcher, Belvidere- road, Southampton. \^ ACHTS.— For SALE, several SCHOONERS 1 and CUTTERS of various tonnage. Apply to Capt Grant, Se- cretary Royal Thames Yacht Club, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, W. FOR SALE, the CUTTER YACHT ENID, 55 tons o. m., 57 tons racing measurement. This well- known clipper was built and launched by Wanhili. of Poole, as recently aa 1861, and may be purchased, with all her lead ballast and racing gear complete, on reasonable terms. Apply to Capt Grant, Secretary, R. T. Y. Club House, Albemarle- street, London. YACHT.— For SALE, THE PHASMA, 36 ton CUTTER, launched 1860 : has a quantity of lead ballast, is re- plete in accommodation and stores, a fast sailer, and good cruising vessel. For terms, apply to Captain Grant, Secretary R. T. Y. C., Albe- marle- street, W. FOR SALE, at Plymouth, a YACHT, cutter- rigged, 20 tons register; well found, had new sails last year; now lying in the Great Western Dock. Also, a YACHT of 9 tons register. For further particulars apply to Thomas J. and S. Stevens, ship brokers, Exchange, Plymouth. FOR SALE, a CUTTER YACHT, built of the finest Hampshire oak, under the directions of the owner, by the best builder in England, for racing and coasting purposes, 4 years old, 9 tons, copper- fastened, all iron work galvanized. Has beautiful lines, and all the latest improvements. For further particulars apply Mr Taylor, 2, Craven- place, Kensington Gate. YACHTS.— For SALE, first- class SCHOONERS of from 220 to 40 tons, o. m., and first- class cutters and yawls, from 90 tons to 15 tons, o. m. Also a two years old schooner of 126 tons, by Wanhill, built equal to Class A 1 at Lloyd's, under special inspection and a very superior yacht in all respects. Apply to Capt Keane, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, VETERINARY PRACTICE and SHOEING FORGE to be SOLD, situated in one of the principal manufac- turing towns of Lancashire, old established, with convenient boxes, and fo- ge in full operation; a rare opportunity for a practical man: stock, & c. £ 120; immediate possession. Address, W. H,, care of Mr Lipe, news agent, Manchester. TO VETERINARY SURGEONS.— WANTED by a young man, who has seen four years' extensive practice, and attended a course of lectures at the Royal Veterinary College, a SITUA- TION as ASSISTANT. Address X. Y„ 225, Tottenham Court- road, London, DUNEANY, by The Flying Dutchman out of Dame Cosser, by Vol- taire, dam by Whisker, will serve mares at 10 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs half price. GLENBUCK, by The Flying Dutchman out of Belsay, by Lanercost out of Garland, by Langar, will serve a limited number of mares af 7 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs gratis. THE FALLOW BUCK, by Venison, dam Plenary, by Emilius the sire of Merry Hart, & c), will serve mares at 5 guineas, half bred mares at 2 guineas. KING FISHER, by I. Birdcatcher out of Queen of Tyne, by Tom- boy ( Tomboy, by Jerry out of Beeswing's dam), granddam by Whisker out oi Voltaire's dam, the sire of Voltigeur, & c, will serve mares at 10 guineas each, winners and dams of winners of 50 sovs at one time and a limited number of proved half bred mares half price. He is per- fectly sound, and no rearer. WOOLWICH, by Chatham out of Clementina, by Actseon, will serve mares at 5 guineas each, half bred mares 2 guineas each. For further particulars apply to Messrs Weatherby; or to Mr P. Martin, Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York. STALLION.— At the Park Paddocks, Newmarket, NEWCASTLE, by Newminster out of Mary Aislabie, by Malcolm, at 10 guineas a mare; dams of winners of 100 guineas gratis. For per- formances, see Racing Calendar. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at market price. STALLIONS.— For the Season 1863, at Owmbv Paddocks, near Brigg, Lincolnshire: LAMBTON, at 20 guineas. MAGNUM, at 5 guineas. Applications to be made to Mr J. Ashton. STALLION.— At the Stud Farm, Lymington, Hants, AUTOCRAT, at 10 guineas a mare, and half a guinea to the groom; half bred mares at half price. There is direct railroad to Lvmington, and the paddocks are within one mile of the station. The paddocks are dry and healthy, with capital loose boxes, and every ac- commodation for mares and foals, to which great attention will be paid by a competent person. Hay and grass 10s 6d per week ; corn at the market price.— N. B. Thorough bred stock taken in to keep, and well taken care of. Apply to Mr Thorn, the stud groom. STALLIONS, for 1863.— At Mr Manning's Farm, kj Orlingbury, near Wellingborough, in Northamptonshire. BRITISH STATESMAN, the celebrated prize sire for getting hunters. At the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, at Leeds, 1861 ( open to all Eng- land), he took the second prize, £ 15, beating the Hadji ( since sold for nearly - e 1.000) and many others, and last year ( 1862) at the same Society's Show, at Battersea, he took the first pnze, £ 30, as the best stallion for getting hunters. British Statesman, now rising 6 years old, is by A British Yeoman, iam by Retriever. He is a rich brown, with black legs, and for colour, symmetry, action, and temper cannot be sur- passed. Also the thorough bred stallion, LOVETT, by The Confessor out of Julia, by Jerry. He Is a black horse, 7 years old, 16 hands high, with immense bone and muscular power, with superior knee action ( fer performance see Racing Calendar, 1861). The above stallions will serve mares, thorough breds at 10 guineas, half breds 3 guineas; groom's fee, os. Good accommodation for mares on the farm, on usual terms. For cards and further particulars apply to Mr Manning at the above address. S1 TALLIONS, 1863.— At Manor Farm, East Barnet, Herts :— DEFIANCE, by Old England, at £ 1010s. KNIGHT OF GWYNNE, by Gilbert Gurney, £ 10 10s. Applications to be made to Mr S. Hornby, 21, Bridge- street, South- ward, or to Mr C, Tilburn, Manor Farm, East Barnet, STALLION.— SIR JOHN BARLEYCORN, winner of the second prizeat the Royal Show at Leeds in 1861, ana highly commended at the Royal Show, Battersea, 1862, as one of the best horses in England to produce the sound and stout thorough bred horse. He is by The Baron or Ishmael ( though there is no doubt that he was got by The Baron) out of Love's Lip, by Camel. Thorough bred mares, 6 guineas and 5s to the groom; half bred mares, 3 guineas and 2s 6d to the groom. Hay and grass: barren mares, 8s per week; foaling mares, 10s. Corn, if ordered, at the market price. At Belhus, near Purfleet, on the Southend Railway. Application to be made to Mr Church, Belhus, Aveley, Romford, E.; or to Mr Laurence, V. S., Stewards Romford, E. STALLIONS.— At Badminton.— THE GREY PRINCE, by Mundig, dam Symmetry, by Amadls, See, & c. He is 16 hands high, with substance to carry 17 stone to hounds, and is sonnd in every respect, a very essential point for breeders to look to. MUSCOVITE ( sire of Ivanhoff), at 15 guineas each mare. VENGEANCE, by Chanticleer, dam by The Saddler out of Stays, at 8 guineas each mare; half bred mares, half price; mares belonging to tenant farmers, £ 2 10s. Hay and grass, at 10s 6d a week. For particulars, apply to Mr G. Brown, Badminton, Chippenham,, Wilts. STALLIONS.— The following STALLIONS to be LET, or will serve at Chester, until further orders, if notlet:—• Commotion, 10 sovs; Volunteer, 5 ovs; Abron, 5 sovs; and King William, by Poynton out of a Voltaire mare, 5 sovs. The above will serve a few half bred mares at half price. STALLIONS.— For the season 1863, at Mr Rich- ardson's, Catterick Bridge, THE CURE, at £ 25, and£ l the groom. All applications to be made to Mr W. Cartwright, Catterick. PONY STALLION.— SUNDIAL, bay, black points, no white, 12 hands high, will serve a limited number of mares, at 2 guineas each, 5s the groom. Hay and grass, if required, 7s 6d a week. Sundial is the finest stepper in England, and very fast. Apply to Mr Haines, stud groom, Caen Lodge, Twickenham, S. W. TROTTING STALLION, YOUNG PIONEER. This celebrated stallion will serve mares in the neighbourhood of London this season, at 3 guineas each, [ and 5s the groom. For further particulars apply to Mr Chapman, Prince's rnews, Prince's- square, Bayswater, STALLION.— To be LET or SOLD, LLANDAFF, bay colt, by Kingston out of The Bloomer ( Fairwater's dam), 4 years old, very powerful. To be seen at Mr T. Olliver's, Wroughton, Swindon. For price, & c, apply to W. S. Cartwright, Esq, Newport, Monmouthshire. TROTTING STALLION.— FOR SALE, DOUG- LAS THE THIRD, rising 3 years old, colour dark brown, height 15 hands. Is possessed of great bone, a fine temper, and good constitu- tion. Sire, Young Douglas, who on 13th Jan, 1860, beat Tom Thumb, over 3 miles of a turnpl ke- road, time 9 minutes 26 seconds, winning £ 100. Also the winner of the Glasgow trotting race on 4th October, 1860, beat- ing the greatest notables of the United Kingdom. Dam, Mr Paton'a well known trotting mare, Sally. Grandsire, Old Douglas, who accom- plished 9i miles in 30 minutes, and was afterwards purchased by the Marquis of Douglas for 1,000 guineas. Douglas the Third gives evidence of great speed. Can be seen after Monday, the 20th, at Mr Muir's, Hardington, Mains Lamington Station, by Carlisle. STUD GREYHOUND.— WONDER, black dog, own brother to Barny Williams, by Hurkaru out of Leda, dam ® f Blue Hat; he won 49 courses in public, and the Spiddal Cup last November ; Sir William, black ticked dog out of Dove— Dove and Sir William won upwards of 100 courses in public— by Wrestler, winner of 63 courses in public, and the Spiddal Cup and Stakes four times ; he is the sire of several wiuners— Wee Nell, Whipper, the Gun- ner, and several others, and only got four bitches as yet— their weight 621b. Terms, 5 guineas to winners of a 16- dog stake; English, 3 guineas. Mr Whyte, 4, Marlbro'- street. Dublin. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— Ireland.— OTHELLO ( winner of the Waterloo Plate, 1862), at £ 5 5s; black dog, by Hawk out of Marionnette, by Bogie— Vestal. He won upwards of 56 courses in public, winning and dividing many stakes, and beating the best greyhounds in England and Ireland. Also, SOVEREIGN, red and white dog, by King Lear— Moneytaker ( brother to Mr Begbie's Baroness), at £ 3 3s. This dog was never fairly led to a hare, or beaten his first course in any public stake, and hia saplings are remarkably promising. Applv toWm. Hopper, 9, Bow- street, Smithfield, Dublin. STUD POINTER.— BANK, winner of the first prize ( small Bize pointers) at Manchester, December, 1861, and winner of the first prize at London, June, 1862. Price £ 5 5s. Colour, black. For pedigree and further information, apply to Mr Samuel Greatorex, Waterside Mills, Dukinfield, Cheshire. STALLION GREYHOUND.— RAILROAD, sire by Bedlamite out of the celebrated Cerito, dam by Furious, by Foremost, at 5 guineas. As a puppy he won the Newmarket Champion Cup aud the Baldock Challenge Cup ( for all ages), and never lost but one course ( his last), when he injured his foot. Apply to James Sten- ning, the Beeches ( two miles from Balcombe station, Brighton Rail- way), Crawley, Sussex. STUD GREYHOUND.— GILBERT is at the service of the public for a limited number of bitches at £ 5 5s, by Weapon out of Gum, bySam out of Mr Begbie's Fair Helen, by British Lion out of Stanley's dam. Apply to William Gardner, Betham Bank, Burnside, Kendal." Betham Bank is within one mile of the Burnside station on the Kendal ana Windermere Railway. STUD GRET HOUND.— LET HIM BE EASY, brother to Lord Sefton's Sampler, by Skyrocket out of Stitch, at 5 guineas each. He is sire of Hopbine, Be Quiet, and Agility; all ran well for the Waterloo Cup, and one of the three waB expected to win it. Apply to Mr Tempest Booth, Springwater Bank, Ardwick, Manchester. STUD GREYHOUND.— JACOBITE, by Bed- lamite out of Fox's Flounce, will serve a limited number of bitches this season. Winners and dams of winners 7 guineas each; all others 10 guineas each. Ke is stationed as formerly. Apply to Robert Murray, Woolmet by Dalkeith, N. B. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— SEACOMBE, blue and white dog, by Hermit out of Fly, Hermit by Weapon, Fly by Croton Oil out of Lady Maria, at 7 guineas; sire of Sea King, Sea Trip, Waterloo Day. Derby Day, Jetsam, Sea Cloud, Wee Nell, Long Barney, Blucher, My Mary, Actress, Sea Girl, and other winners; his produce are running well this year. SEA ROCK, fawn, by Willow out of Fanny, at 7 guineas; he ran second for the Waterloo Cup, in 1861, to Canaradzo. For other per- formances see Thacker. Application to be made to Archibald Coke, Westfleld House, Knotty Ash, within five miles of Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND.— CANARADZO, by Beacon— Scotland Yet. at £ 1010s, sire of Celerity, Lusy Campbell, Great Expectations, Calmaroona, La Sourde, Sarah Sibbald, Butterfly, Rising Lark, Boanerges, Balloon, Radzocana, Plume, Cinoloa, Luna, & c, & c. Stands at Dalglg, New Cumnock, by Carlisle, but he will be at Formby from the 14th till the 20th, during the Waterloo Meeting. STUD GREYHOUND.— PATRICIAN, by Black Cloud out of Prize Flower, at £ 7 7s. Is own brother to Belle of the Village, Prairie Flower, and Peony. He is a fine racing dog of 641b weight, but, owing to an accident when nine months old, has never appeared in DUblic. Inquire of George Kendall, at Mr Purser's, Willington, near Bedford. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— SKYROCKET, fawn by Blue Light out of Syncope, at 10 guineas. SHOOTING STAR, black, by Skyrocket out of Cinderella ( Sack- cloth's dam), at 5 guineas. SKYSCRAPER, black, by Skyrocket out of Shame ( sister to Sack- cloth), at 5 guineas. Apply to Henry Beale, Croxteth Kennels, near Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND.— NORTH BRITON at 5 guineas. Dark red, lengthy, with great bone and muscular cower, 26 inches high, weight 701b, by Acrobat out of Tela, by Wigan out of The Pest; Acrobat ( brother to Rataplan), by The Curler out ef Lucy Bertram, by Chieftain out of Davy's Fancy; Chieftain, by Major out of Fowler's Bashful; Major, by Bennett's Rocket out of the far- famed Nottinghamshire Violet. Only two of his produce have been out, both winners. Apply to W. Unwin, White Lodge, Holly Hill, Enfield, Middlesex. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— BLUE HAT, at £ 1010s; winners, dams of winners, and bitches from England, £ 7 7s. Mr BLUE HAT ( Blue Hat— Kathleen Mavourneen), at £ 6 5s, and at £ 44s; won five of his first seven courses in public, till he broke his foot. His sire and dam won 78 courses in public, including 12 for the Great Waterloo Cup, and drew more than £ 900 of public cash. Passage to Dublin, via Holyhead, 3£ hours. Fullest particulars from Mr L. Kenny, 49, Talbot- street, Dublin. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— RIENZI and RE- FEREE, red dogs, by Judge out of Riot, will serve at Hopton Hall, at 5 guineas each. Nearest railway stations— Cromford, four miles ; Matlock Bath, five miles ; Ambergate, seven miles. STUD GREYHOUND.— SEA FOAM, white dog; by Beacon out of Scotland Yet, at £ 1010s. Apply to Mr Archibald Coke. Knotty Ash, Liverpool. STALLION GREYHOUNDS.— JEFFREY, by Judge out of Mceris, at £ 5 5s; limited to 15 bitches. Also, MUSSELMAN, at £ 5 5s. Apply to Mr Hodges, SwanInn, West Drayton, Middlesex. STALLION GREYHOUNDS.— For SALE, ONE BLUE FAWN DOG, one blue fawn bitch, and one fawn and white bitch, very highly bred, and very handsome. For pedigree of dam, vide " Stonehenge on the Dog," page 46. Lowest price, £ 6 each. Apply to Mr Willis, naturalist, 59, New Compton- ftreet, Soho. WANTED a SECOND- HAND DRAG, which has not been much used, and has been built by a good London maker. Apply, by letter, to Wilkinson and Kidd, saddlers, Ac, 5, Ha- nover- square, W. MAIL PHAETON, WANTED to PURCHASE; must be light, with moveable head and steel fittings. State maker's name, where to be seen, and lowest price, to America, Guild- hall Coffee House, E. C. WANTED a SITUATION as FIRST W7HIP- PER- IN, late with the H. Hounds. Address W. Searl, Meon Stoke, Bishop Waltham, Hants. WANTED by a young man, aged 23, weight 9 stone, a SECOND VYHIP'S place; a good horseman, sober, steady, and the son of a farmer. Address to J. B., Post Office, Becking- ham," near Gainsborough. GREYHOUND TRAINER.— WANTED A SITUATION to ATl'END and TRAIN a STUD of GREY- HOUNDS, and look after a horse or two if required ; can be well re- commended, having filled a similar situation. Address, W. B., Post Office, Beckingham, Gainsborough. AS FARM BAILIFF. — WANTED a SITUA- TION as FARM BAILIFF, to MANAGE or to ASSIST in the MANAGEMENT of a FARM, by a respectable young man, who has been accustomed to a system of steam and other machinery; good re- ferences. Address, W. Woolston, Pirton, Hitchin. Herts. WANTED a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER, HEAD or SINGLE- HANDED, by a man who thoroughly understands his business in all its branches, and has had great expe- rience in rearing of game; good character can be given from last em- plover. Address. W. Dixon, Copthorne, Crawly, Sussex. WANTED a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER; has had great experience in pheasant rearing, and is a good shot. Can have a good character from his present employer. Address A. P., Post Office, Ticknall, Derby. CRICKET.— Professional Wanted.— WANTED, for a private school near Edinburgh, a PROFESSIONAL. BOWLER, during the months of May, June, and July. Apply, stating terms and enclosing references, to the Secretary, The Grange House,, Edinburgh, N. B. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 19, 1863. 27 PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. JOSE CORELLI, the Queen's gymnast, and one of the great Corelli family, begs to inform the'nobility, gentry, and public thatlhe has OPENED a grand GYMNASIUM at the Princess's Concert Rooms, Castle- street, Oxford- street, complete in every detail; the Gvmnaaium including the firing trapeze, Olmar's great ladder feats, Bra- zilian trapfeze, horizontal pole, bars, & c. Boxing by Plantaganet Green, the celebrated pugilist. OPEN DAILY, from 10 till 8. Single admission. Is ; one month's, £ 1 Is. Private lessons at any hour. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.— Sole lessee and manager, Mr Edmund Falconer.— Last six nights of the season.— TO- MORROW ( Monday) and during the week, will be per- formed Mr E. Falconer's drama, PEEP 0' DAY; or, Savourneen Deelish. To conclude with the ballet of MAGTC TOYS ; in which Miss Lyala Thompson will introduce her sailor's hornpipe.— Doors open at half- past 6, commence at 7. Prices as usual. Acting manager, Mr *. B. Chatteiion.— On Saturday next, April 25, a variety of entertain- ments, being for the benefit of Mr Edmund Falconer. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMAREET.— Mr and Mrs Alfred Wigan are engaged at this theatre for a limited period, and will appear TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, in the favourite comedv of STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. After which, BUGKSTONE AT HOME; or, the Manager and his Friends; introducing Telbin's magnificent panorama of the Tour of the Prince of Wales in the East. Concluding with BORROWING A HUSBAND. ST JAMES'S THEATRE. — Under the sole management of Mr Frank Matthews— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, UNDER THE ROSE : Miss A. Dyas and Mr S. John- son. After which ( the eighth week) LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET; the scenery bv Mr William Beverley. To be followed by a new and original burlesque" extravaganza, written by Mr William Brough, entitled THE GREAT SENSATION' TRIAL; or Circumstantial Efiie Deans. To con- clude with THE TWO GREGORIES. Doors open at a quarter to 7; commence at a quarter past. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place.— Mr H. C. FRERE begs to inform the nobility, gentry, his pupils, and subscribers, his grand ANNUAL BENEFIT BAL fTTHE FIRST GREAT INTERNATIONAL HpiIE ELECTRIC and INTERNATIONAL day) night; and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tickets, 2s 6d each. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, High Hoi- born.— This spacious and magnificently- appointed ball room, with reading and smoking rooms attached, is NOW OPEN. Godfrey's Anglo- Danish Quadrilles, with National Anthems, Albert Edward Wedding Quadrilles, Star of Denmark Galop, are among other novelties performed every evening. Open at half- past 8. KB. Benedict's Royal Wedding March every evening, at 8 o'clock. CANTERBURY HALL and FINE ARTS GALLERY.— Notice.— Entire Change of Entertainment.— Les Frferes Athos, from the Carignan Theatre, Turin. Master Edwin Saunders, the Child of Song. The Neapolitan Minstrels. Grand SELECTIONS from OPERAS, GLEES, and CANTATAS. Principal artistes:— Miss Russell, Miss TowBley ; Mr Green, and Signor Tivoli. Conductor, Mr Jonghmana. The celebrated Umswortli's New Stump Speech, the only Negro Orator of the day. Eugene and Duley, with new Eccentricities. Arthur Lloyd, Miss Saunders; and Mr Hilton, the Comic Ventriloquist and Modern Magician. EVERY EVENING. THE OXFORD.- EVERY EVENING, Auber's grand opera, MASANIELLO; the new cantata, HERNE THE HUN- TER, & c. & c, supported by Miss Russell, Miss Townlev; Messrs Albert, Green, Bernardi, and the whole of the company. Conducted by Mr F. Jonghmans. Also, Drew Dean's flute solos; ballads, by Master Edwin Saunders, aged nine years, & c; Unsworth, the Modern Demosthenes; Eugene, J. Hutchinson, W. Randall, and the marvellous ARTHUR and BERTRAND. Admission, 6u; stalls and balcony. Is; private boxes, 10s 6d. WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Ilolborn. — The following ARTISTES will appear EVERY EVENING:— Mr Ber- nard : Misses Brougham, < S: c, & c. The comic strength of the company consists of Mr J. H. Ogden, Mr Harry Sydney, Mr Frank Hall; Miss Kate Harley, Madame Cerito, the transformation dancer. And in addition, Mr E. Weston has great pleasure in announcing the re- appear- ance of Mr E. W. Mackuey ou Whit- Monday.— P. Corri, musical director. CHIEF BARON NICHOLSON'S JUDGE and JURY and POSES PLASTIQUES. EVERY NIGHT meet at, the HALL of JUSTICE, 404. Strand.— Two Last Nights of Miss skittles.— Wednes- day ! Remember Wednesday! A startling investigation, WHITE- CHOKER against PURELADY. Manager, Mr A. Hofford. Trea- surer, Mr H, G. Brooks. THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, containing the WONDERS of NATURE and ART, shown by innumer- able models, illustrating every part of the human frame, in health and disease; together with a variety of natural preparations, malformations, monstrosities, & c. Also the Moving Anatomical Dying Zouave, and other life- size figures. Open daity, from 10 to 10 ( for gentlemen only). Admission Is. Entrance, 44A, Maddox- st, Regent- st, London, W. Illus- trated catalogues free, by post, for 12 stamps, sealed 20. Explanations throughout the day. Lecture at 4.— Address the secretary, as above. CANADA.— Government Information Office, Drury- buildings, Water- street, Liverpool, 2d March, 1863.— The undersigned has OPENED an OFFICE at the above address, for the Eurpose of affording to all parties looking to Canada as their future ome, personal or written information as to the various advantages offered by the province. The Government Pamphlet, affording full particulars of the Crown lands for sale, with other information useful to the intending emigrants, may be had on application, or, if sent by post, on the receipt of one penny stamp. A. C. BUCHANAN, Chief Emigrant Agent for Canada. ACAPITALIST is willing to make ADVANCES on the personal security of noblemen and gentlemen, or mercan- tile bills, the mortgage of reversions and collateral securities. Com- municate personally or by letter with H. James, Esq, 41, Cumberland- street, Marble Arch. MR R. CHAPMAN is prepared to make imme- diate CASH ADVANCES to noblemen, gentlemen, and offi- cers in the army, on their own notes of hand or other securities, on moderate terms. Money also advanced upon reversions, life estates, & c, at 4J per cent interest. Apply to Mr R. Chapman, 5, Charing- cross, S. W. Nonebut principals treated with. N. B. Entrance Trinity- place. " ItyTONEY.—£ 10,000.— Immediate ADVANCES - LTJL. are mado to officers in the army and others, with secresy and despatch, by a private gentleman, upon note of hand, life interests, re- versions, legacies, land, houses, or other property. Interest, 5 per cent. Address A. B., ti. Norris- street, St James's, S. W. " ONEY.— MONEY ADVANCED at a few - LTJL hours' notice, on the most advantageous terms, to noblemen, officers in the army, heirs to entailed estates, and gentlemen of pro- perty, on their personal security, also on security of reversions to landed estates, at 5 per cent, payment of which may be deferred until possession, on application to Mr Dicker, 10, Craig's- court, Charing- cross, S. W. ONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen, and officers in JJfJL the army can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with CASH on their own security. Parties applying will be treated by the prin- cipals, and they may rely that their securities are sot re- negotiated. All transactions strictly private and confidential, and bankers' references furnished if required.— Thornton and Co, 17, Old Burlington- street, Bond- street. Office hours, 1 to 5 daily. ONEY to any amount immediately AD- _ VANCED, on the personal security of gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, & c, at a moderate rate of interest. Also on reversions, life estates, legacies, & c. derived under wills or settlements, at from 4 to 5 per cent interest. Reversions purchased. Apply ( confi- dentially) to Mr Lawrence, solicitor, 5, Waterloo- place, Pall- mall. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, officers on full pay, and other respon- sible parties can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with money on their notes of hand only. Several sums to be advanced upon freehold and leasehold security, reversions, life interests, or legacies, at 5 per cent interest. Apply confidentially to Mr Robinson, 18, Air- street, Piccadilly, W. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen, or officers in the army can obtain immediate ADVANCES upon their note of hand only. Freehold, copyhold, or leasehold property, money in the funds, advowsons, reversions, and annuities purchased. Part of the purchase money will be paid, if required, before completion. All com- munications strictly private. Apply to Mr Thomas, 1, James- street, Adelphi. OSTEO- EIDON.— Patent, March 1, 1862, No. 560. GABRIEL'S self- adhesive patent indestructible MINERAL TEETH and FLEXIBLE GUMS, without palates, springs, or wires, and without operation. One set lasts a lifetime. Purest materials, at half the usual cost. Messrs Gabriel, the old- established dentists, 27, Harley- street, Cavendish- square, and 34, Ludgate Hill, London: 134, Duke- street, Liverpool; 65, New- street, Birmingham. Consultations free. Sets from 4 to 7 and 10 to 15 guineas. Best in Europe. Gabriel's " Practical Treatise on the Teeth," gratis. OWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL.— This elegant K and fragrant oil is universally in high repute for its unprece- dented success during the last sixty years in promoting the growth and beautifying the human hair. Its invaluable properties have obtained the patronage of royalty and the aristocracy throughout Europe; while its introduction into the nursery of royalty, and the numerous testi- monials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best and surest proof of its merits. Price 3s 6d, 7s, 10s 6d ( equal to four small), and 21s per bottle.— Sold at 20, Hatton- garden, and by chemists and perfumers. *** Ask for Rowlands' Macassar Oil. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES' OIL, which produces whis- kers, stops the hair from falling off, and covers bald places upon the head in a few days. Alex. Ross's Dye is a liquid that is applied to red or grey hair to produce a permanent lieht or dark colour. Hair Curling Fluid, 3s 6d, or 54 stamps. Alex. Ross, 248, High Ilolborn. London. DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA, long known as an excellent remedy for acidity of the stomach, heartburn, headache, gout, and indigestion, and as a mild aperient for delicate constitutions ( more especially for ladies and children) is pre- pared only by Dinneford and Co, 172, New Bond- street, London ; and gold by all respectable chemists throughout the world. DR RICORD'S ESSENCE of LIFE restores health and strength to the most shattered constitutions in four weeks. Failure, is impossible. Its effects are permanent. No consul- tation necessary. Sold in cases, with full instructions, at lis., or four quantities for 33s. Sent anywhere, carefully packed, < tn receipt of re- mittance or stamps.— Sole agents in London, Prout and Co., 229, Strand, near Temple Bar, London. Entered at Stationers' Hall. B SHOW of SPORTING and OTHER DOGS will be held at the Agricultural Hall. Islington, in the week commencing 2.5th May next, when upwards of £ 1,000 wili be distributed in prizes, in cash or plate ( suitably engraved), at the option of the winners. The body of the hall, tlie ample accommodations of which were fully tesred at the last Smith- field Club Show, will be devoted to the Sporting and Larger Breeds of Dogs, for whom raised wooden platforms will be erected. The Toys and Small Breeds will be placed in the galleries, which are both warm awd well ventilated. Kennels will be erected for the Foxhounds and Harriers of each exhibitor, when they are not less than three couple. A walled yard, more than 200 feet in length, wili be daily used for exer- cising purposes. Mr Brailsford, Secretary of the Birmingham National Dog Show, with his experienced staff of keepers, has been specially en- gaged to take charge of the internal arrangements. These Shows will be conducted at the cost and risk of the Agricul- tural Hall Company, by whom the payment of the prizes is guaranteed. Prize Lists and forms of entry may be obtained, on application to the Secretary, at the offices of the company, Barford- street, Liverpool- road, N., where entries must be made on or before the 1st of May. Certificates of entry sent by post must be accompanied by Post Office orders, payable to Samuel Sidney, at the Post Office, Upper- street, Islington. By order. S. SIDNEY, Secretary. JL TELEGRAPH COMPANY ( Incorporated 1846). NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING, and WATERLOO ( PORTSMOUTH) RACES. MESSAGES can he forwarded from the Company's offices- Newmarket : Race Course, High- street, and Railway Station; Portsmouth: 12, The Hard Portsea, and Railway Station; to all parts of the United Kingdom. By Order, J. S. FOURDRINIER, Secretary. Central Offices, Telegraph- street, Moorgate- street, London, E. C., April 16,1863. G1 THE BLOOD PURIFIER.— From its wonderful effect on the blood, old Dr JACOB TOWNSEND'S SARSAPA- RILLA is called the Blood Purifier. It is the only unfailing remedy for skin diseases ; cures scrofula, indigestion, diseases of the kidneys, purifies the system poisoned with mercurial preparations, and gives new blood, flesh, and new life to the invalid. Sold by all druggists. Chief depot, 131, Fleet,- street. Let no other sarsaparilia be pushed on you. T~ HE INVIGORATIVE NERVINE ESSENCE. — The most scientifically prepared and most powerful nutritive cordial ever introduced; restores to their normal condition all the se- cretions, on the integrity of which perfect health depends. It is a specific for debility of all kinds, and from its containing, among other ingredients, pepsine and phosphate of soda, will prove highly benefi- cial to the nervous and dyspeptic. Price 8s per bottle, or four quanti- ties in one for 22s. Sole agents, Messrs BAU SI GARTEN and Co, 520, New Oxford- street, W. C.; and 113, Leadenhall- street, E. C., London. BILIOUS and LIVER COMPLAINTS, indiges- tios, sick headache, loss of appetite, drowsiness, giddiness, and all disorders of the stomach and bowels are quickly removed by that well- known remedy, FRAMPTON'S PILL of HEALTH ; they unite the recommendation of a mild operation with the most successful effect, and, when an aperient is required, nothing can be better adapted. Sold by all medicine vendors, and at 229, Strand, London. Price Is. ljd. and 2s. 9d. per box. ACIDITIES in the stomach and bowels, flatulency, heartburn, indigestion, sick headache, bilious affections, & c, are speedily removed by the use of COCKLE'S COMPOUND ANTI- BILIOUS PILLS, which have now been held in the highest estimation by all classes of society for upwards of half a century. Prepared only by James Cockle, 18, New Ormond- street, and to be had of all medicine vendors, in boxes at Is IJd, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lis. EVERY man who is " wide awake " will instantly make use of PARR'S LIFE PILLS, when he finds that he ought to do something to improve the state of his health. Persons who are suffering from headache or indigestion, arising from constitutional in- action, biliary derangement, or over indulgence at the table, are parti- cularly recommended to try Parr's pills. They have never been known to fail in affording immediate relief. May be obtained of any medicine vendor, in boxes Is ljd, 2s 9d, and in family packets lis each." HIGHLAND and AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY of SCOTLAND. KELSO SHOW, Sd, 4th, 5t. h, and 6th August, 1863. Fifty sovereigns will be awarded for the best thorough bred horse to serve in the Kelso district. Number of mares not to exceed 80, and £ 5 to be paid for each £ 1.300, in money or medals will be given for other horses, and for cattle, sheep, swine, & e, besides the premiums which may be afterwards awarded for implements. Schedules of entry, premium lists, and regulations, will tee issued on application to Mr " Hall Maxwell, No. fi, Albyn- place, Edinburgh, with whom all entries must be made before the 20th of June. CURE of DISTRESSING COUGH by Dr LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS.— From J. Beesley, farmer, Beverley: " I was troubled with a very violent cough, which was so distressing as to render me incapable of following my usual work, when fortunately I was recommended to try your wafers, and am thankful t. o be able to say that in a very short time they effected a complete cure." They have a pleasant taste. Price is l § d and 2s 9d per box. Sold by all druggists. * ABOOK for EVERYBODY.— Just published, post free for two stamps, the MEDICAL ANTIDOTE to DEBILITY. It teaches the sick how to recover health, how those in health may avoid danger, and gives receipts which will enable you to he your own physician. It is a book that will benefit everybody. Address James and Co, 34, Holywell- street, Strand, London. Post free, for two stamps, ILL HEALTH— ITS CAUSES— WHY ARE YOU AILING ? The True Cause clearly pointed out ( treating on all Diseases), and the Means of Cure. Presented gratis to sufferers. Address, H. Goldsmith, publisher, 12, Durham- place, Campden Hill, Kensington, London. " The true beacon to health and happiness; should be read by all."— Sun. CHESTER RACES, 1868.— PLOTS of GROUND on the Rhoodee will be LET for the erection of tents during the ensuing meeting. Application to be made to Mr Hill, from whom any further information may be obtained. Parties taking booths or stand- ings will be required to pay at the time of taking; and no sub- letting will be allowed without the permission of Mr Hill. Letting day, Tuesday, April 28th. No person will be allowed to take anything on the Roodee without having'previously subscribed to the race fund.— N. B. All civil wills, boxes, & c, must be erected in the rear of the booths. By order of THE RACING COMMITTEE. Exchange, Chester, April 7, 1863. To be SOLD, a convenient BOOTH, 48 feet 6 inches long, 18 feet wide, with plates, uprights, rafters, and waterproof covering complete. Particulars of Mr H. Andrews, surveyor and auctioneer. Epsom. jgPSOM. BRETONNE COWS.— SOME of these profitable little ANIMALS for SALE, the advertiser having had more im- ported than he requires. Apply to Mr Chard, brewer, Bexley, Kent, S. E \ LDERNEY, JERSEY, and GUERNSEY Jr. COWS— M. FOWLER, sen, Watford, Herts, will have his monthly importation, a choice of FIFTY calved and down calving COWS and HEIFERS, on SALE at the Repository, Red Lion- yard, 111, Edgware- road, Paddlngton, W., on Monday, the 4th of May. Noble- men and gentlemen seeking animals of the purest blood, choice in colour, selected by M 1<'., will find these superior to any ever offered. N. B. Regular sale day the first Monday in every month. CUB FOXES and PHEASANTS' EGGS.— PHILIP CASTANG, Leadenhall Market, begs leave respectfully to inform his customers that he hopes to have a good supply of CUB FOXES and PHEASANTS' EGGS this forthcoming season. Philip Castang returns his sincere thanks to the nobility, gentry, and masters of hounds for favours to himself the last forty years, and his family for up- wards of a century, as importers of, and dealers in, ornamental water fowl, pheasants, poultry, foxes, cubs, and pheusants'eggs, & c, & c.— Leadenhall Market, April, 1863. ERMAN PIPING BULLFINCHES, whistling VJT beautiful tunes at command. German, Belgian, and Norwich Canaries, first rate quality; hens Is 6d each. Budgrigars 20s per pair, & c, & c. The largest stock in the trade of British and foreign ferns, greenhouse plants, evergreens, & c, gold and silver fish, fern cases, and aquariums.— R. GREEN, 154, Kingsland- ioad, and the Bedford Conser- vatories, Covent- garden Market. TO SPORTSMEN.— Hunters.— BBLANT'S COM- POUND OIL of ARNICA will be found invaluable to gen- tlemen turning out their hunters at the end of the season, as one small case contains sufficient for stimulating four legs; and, in using this compound, the irritation produced by the common mode of blis- tering with ointment ( the serious effects of which are so often seen) is entirely avoided. N. B. During the operation of the stimulant horses may be worked, if required. Price 3s 6d and 7s per bottle; or in cases, carriage paid ( with full directions for use), 10s 6d and 21s each. Testi- monials for 1863, on application to the sole preparer, G. H. Briant, 155, Upper Thames- street, London, E. C. To be had of all medicine vendors. LEEMING'S ESSENCE for LAMENESS in HORSES.— This essence cures claps or strains of the back sinews, also slips and strains of the shoulders, stifle, hough, whirlbone, knee, fetlock, pastern, and coffin joints; it makes the quickest and surest cures of any article yet known, and horses may be worked during the time of cure. Price 2s 6d per bottle. To avoid purchasing a spurious article please see that the names of " BARCLAY & SONS, Farringdon- street, London," are affixed, they having purchased the original recipe from the executors of George Bott, of Nottingham. CAUTION.— It having come to the knowledge of Barclay and Sons that persons both at home and abroad have been preparing and offering for sale a spurious imitation of Leeming's Essence, Barclay and Sons beg to caution the public that all such preparations are spurious, and that no person has any right or authority to prepare Leeming's essence except Barclay and Sons, who have purchased the original recipe. STEVENS'S OINTMENT, the only substitute for kj tiring horses, after 25 years' extensive use, retains its celebrity as the safest and best remedy for curbs, splints, spavins, sore shins, dis- eased ligaments or tendons in the horse. It never blemishes, may be applied during work, and no horse will gnaw his legs after its applica- tion. It is also highly beneficial in coughs and roaring. Prepared only and sold by Henry R. Stevens, veterinary surgeon, 8A, Park- lane, London, in boxes 2s 6d each, or free by post, 3s. Sold also by Barclay, 95, Farringdon- street; and all druggists. Beware of spurious imita- tions. Ask for Stevens's Ointment. ORSES.— Lieut JAMES'S BLISTER, used in Her Majesty's Cavalry Regiments, patronised by Major- General Sir Charles Dalbiac, Inspector- General of the Cavalry Forces, and highly eulogised by Professor Coleman in his report to the Adjutant- General. Its great efficacy, in all cases where blistering is usually applied, is well known; and its celebrity has extended to all the great studs throughout the world. No horse will gnaw it.— Sold by Messrs Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, London; and by all respect- able medicine vendors. In pots Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 5s each; Jib 9s, lib 16s. HORSES AND CATTLE.— ELLIMAN'S ROYAL . EMBROCATION for green wounds, strains, sprung sinews, sore shoulders, wind galls, chapped heels, sore throats, bruises, and weakness or enlargement of the legs. Used in the Royal Stud. See the testimonials from the Royal Hunt; Carver and Co, Manchester, the owner of Promised Land; Younghusband and Co, and the largest horse- keepers in England. To be had of any saddler or chemist, in bottles 2s and 2s 6d; and at 150, Oxford- street, and 4, Cheapside. HARNESS, SADDLES, and HORSE- CLOTH- ING.— Deane and Co ( opening to the Monument), London Bridge, Established A. D. 1700, Wholesale and Retail Saddlers and Stable Out- fitters.— DEANE and Co manufacture on the premises, aud sell the very best articles, at moderate prices. A due regard is paid to strength, fit, style, and suitability. Their varied stock consists of APRONS, bits, brushes, spurs, sponge, whips, sporting and horse- breaking tackle, chaff- cutters, oat- bruisers, enamelled mangers, racks, corn and flour bins, coach- lamps, and every requisite for the horse and stable. Port- manteaus, trunks, cases, bags, & c. \\ RHIPS.— GEO. SIMPSON and Co., whip T T manufacturers, 314, Oxford- street, W., London. A large as- sortment of the following GOODS always in stock:— Spurs, dog chains, couples, and collars, greyhound slips, whistles, ferret bells, dog bells, and muzzles, drinking flasks, sandwich cases, hunting and post horns, tourist kegs, bird calls, & c. Agents: All saddlers in every country town. WHIPS.— C. S. CADMAN'S RUSSIA LEATHER HANDLE RIDING WHIPS, manufactured of the best Greenland whalebone, and finished with sterling silver mountings ( Hall marked), price 21s, carriage free to any part of the kingdom. PRESS NOTICES of the above WHIP from The Field, Baily's Magazine, The United Service Gazette, and The Morning Post. C. S. Gadsaan, whip maker, 18 and 19, Burlington- arcade, Piccadilly, London. THE ST PANORAS IRON WORK COMPANY, Old St Pancras- road, N. W., sole patentees and manufacturers of PATENT WROUGHT IRON STABLE FITTINGS. PATENT ECONOMIC HAY RACK. VARNEL'S PATENT MANGERS. PATENT COLLAR BAR IRON HURDLES. GATES, CONSERVATORIES, IRON WORK. Illustrated catalogues free. CRICKETING O U T F I T T E R S.— JOHN WISDEN and Co beg to inform noblemen, gentlemen, regiments, celieges, and schools, that they have on hand an extensive STOCK of all kinds of CRICKETING MATERIALS. Every article warranted, and those not approved of exchanged. Also foot balls, dumb bells, clubs, boxing gloves, rackets, racket balls, foils, skittles, marquees, tents, nets, cricketing bags, boxes, and every article used for British sport. Nicholson's compound cricket bails. A large stock of Bluck's superior rackets. Address, John Wisden and Co, 2, New Co- ventry- street, Leicester- square, London, W., where models of the patent catapulta can be seen and worked. Illustrated catalogues of prices, post free. Export orders with immediate despatch. Post Office orders payable at Charing- cross. / CRICKET.— JOHN LILLY WHITE'S PRICES for 1863. Cane- handle Bats, each 15s, 17s 6d, and 21s Match Bats, each 8s 6d, 10s 6d, and 12s 6d Balls per dozen 72s, half dozen 36s Indiarubber Gloves, per pair 9s; with extra rubber, 10s 6d Wicket- keepers' Gloves ( ventilated), per pair 10s 6d Leg Guards ( warranted), per pair 10s 6d, 12s 6d, and 15s Stumps, per set 7s, 8s 6d, and 10s J. L.' s Improved Carpet Hag ( with name on) 21s and 32s And every article coanected with the game. Illustrated list of prices, containing every information post free. Great reduction to colleges, schools, and clubs. Warehouse, 5, Seymour- street, Euston- square, N. W. Post Office orders payable at Euston- square. FRED. JLlLLY WHITE is the only CRICKET- ING OUTFITTER in England that can accomplish the task of supplying everything that an Englishman may require in the way of sports. No connection with Wisden, but has an establishment on the Oval Ground, Kennington, Surrey, S. Agents all over the world. FRED. LILLYWHITE, CRICKETING OUT- FITTER, the Oval, Kennington, Surrev. ( No connection with Wisden.)— The largest and best STOCK of BATS ever seen. F. L. would request the public to inspect them at his house, on the Oval Ground. Of course all other articles connected with the game are on hand, which will be seen in Fred. Lillywhite's " Guide ( prices given)," and a liberal discount will be allowed to regiments, clubs, schools, & c. List of prices sent post free, and Post Office orders made payable at Kennington Park. Agents in all parts of the world. See Lillywhite's " Guide to Cricketers." REAT EASTERN RAILWAY.— Newmarke^ Races.— First Spring Meeting, 20th to 24th April, 1863.— Two Thousand Guineas Stakes, Tuesday, 21st. April.— One Thousand Guineas Stakes, Thursday, 23d April.— TRAINS run between LONDON and NEWMARKET as under every week day :— FROM LONDON. Due in Newmarket. 6: 27 a. m., 1st, 2d, and 3d Class 10: 48 a, m. 8: 0 a- m., 1st and 2d Class 10: 48 a. m. 10: 57 a. m., 1st and 2d Class 2: 2 p. m. 5: 0 p. m., 1st and 2d Class ( Express) 7: 30 p. m. FROM NEWMARKET. Due in Loudon. 8: 30 a. m., 1st and 2d Class ( Express) 11: 0 a. m. 8: 30 a. m., 1st, 2d. and 3d Clasg 12: 45 p. m. 12: 20 p. m., 1st and 2d Class 3: 40 p. m. 4: 25 p. m., 1st and 2d Class 7: 45 p. m. On Sunday, 19th April, a special train of first class carriages and horse boxes will leave London for Newmarket at 1: 25 p. m. ( first class express fare). On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 21st, 23d, and 24th April, a special train of first class carriages will leave London for Newmarket at 8: 55 a. m., returning from Newmarket each day one hour after the adver- tised time of the last race ( first class express fare). On Monday and Wednesday, 20th and 22d April, a special train will leave Newmarket for Cambridge at 6: 0 p. m., to meet the evening trains to London, St Ives, Huntingdon, Ely, Wisbeach, Lynn. Norwich, & c. By order, J. B. OWEN, Secretary. Bishopsgate,! April 1, 1863. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT to H. R. H. the late PRINCE CONSORT.— ROBERT DARK, sole Inventor and original manufacturer of the TUBULAR INDIA RUBBER GLOVES, improved LEU GUARDS, aud WlCKEl- KLEPING GAUNTLETS ( vide " Bell's Life" and Denison's Cricket Companion, 1844"), which are warranted to be made of the best materials and workmanship; as are also his celebrated cricket balls. The above may be had of the pro- prietors of cricket grounds ; of respectable shopkeepers and fancy ware- houses that sell cricketing articles in all towns in the United Kingdom ; and of the agents at Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Quebec, New York, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, & c. The trade supplied in the usual way by sending their cards.— N. B. The M. C. C. " Laws of Cricket."— Robert Dark, Tennis Court, Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylebone. DARK'S CRICKET BALLS.— The prize medal and honourable mention, Class XXIX., No. 198, of the late Great Exhibition, also the present International Exhibition, 1862, has been awarded to Robert Dark for his CRICKET BALLS, TUBULAR INDIA RUBBER GLOVES, LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, & c. The lovers of this truly national game are respectfully informed that R. D. has manufactured several hundred dozens of cricket balls, from carefully- selected materials, and of the best workmanship. He there- fore feels confident that they will give perfect satisfaction in the cricket field, as they are the only balls used by the Marylebone Club, for many years in all their grand matches at Lord's, and now in play at Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Harrow, and Winchester Coileges. A list of prices forwarded.— ROBERT DARK. Tennis Court, Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylebone, London. If for the trade send your card. SECRETARIES of- CRICKET CLUBS, Mer- chants. Shippers, and other large consumers, can be supplied im- mediately with DARK'S CRICKET BALLS, GLOVES, LEG GUARDS & c, & c, on liberal terms, all manufactured ready for inspection, and may be despatched to any destination on the shortest notice.— N. B. In- dian and colonial orders carefully packed and shipped. Lists of prices forwarded.— Address, The Tennis Court, Lord's Cricket Ground. MO CRICKET CLUBS.— PETER BANCALARI, JL Cowley- road, Oxford, can supply the very best BALLS, warranted good, at 63s per dozen for ready money only. FIRRORMS in DOGS.— NALDIRE'S WORM T ? POWDERS for dogs are the original, having been before the public for the last 10 years. They are acknowledged by all keepers of dogs to be the only safe and effectual remedy. To be had of the pro- prietor, 12, Victoria- road, Clapham, Surrey; or of his agents, Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street, Lond » n ; or Mr Whyte. 4. Marlborouorh- street, Dublin; Raimes, Blanshards, and Co, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, in packets 2s, 3s 6d, and 6s each. Sixty- fourth Edition, bvpost two stamps, NERVOUS DEBILITY ; its Causes and Cure.— A guide to the cure of nervousness, low spirits, loss of nervous power, and indigestion. Illustrated with cases in proof of the author's successful treatment. By Dr SMITH. The book will be sent post free direct from the author's residence, 8, Burton- crescent, London, W. C. WORMS in DOGS.— FARRANT'S justly celebrated SPECIFIC is speedy, safe, and effective, applicable to all kinds of dogs.— Testimonial from J. S. Bland, Esq, of coursing celebrity, Worton Hall, Isle/ worth, W.:—" Having used your worm powders for some time past with great success, I can strongly recom- mend them, never having found any so good before." Free by post of the proprietor, J. G. Farrant, Brentford, W., in packets Is and 2s each; wholesale, of Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street, E. C. UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. T> ACKHAM'S DISTEMPER BALLS for DOGS. XX — Are a certain CURE for DISTEMPER in all kinds of Dogs. No matter at what stage, recovery is sure. Sold in boxes ( prepared to keep In any climate), with plain directions for treatment, diet, manage- ment, & c, 5s each, post free, 5s 2d; or a box containing five 5s boxes for £ 1, post free from the proprietors, Rackham and Co, analytical che- mists, No. 2, St. Peter's- court, Norwich.— N. B. Upwards of 2,000 testi- monials have been received and published. Stamps may be sent for small amounts. London agents, Barclay and Sons, and for Ireland, Mr • VWlliaHi Whyte, 4, Mariborough- street, Dublin. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.— York Spring Meeting, 28th aad 29th April.— RETURN TICKETS issued from London, Kiug's- cross Station, and other stations where they may usually be obtained, to YORK, on Monday, 27th April, and intervening days, will be available for return by any " train on any day up to and including Thursday, 3rtth April SEYMOUR CLARKE, General Manager. London, King's- cross Station, April, 1863. N EW ROUTE from WEST- END to SOUTH now OPEN, TRAINS run from Kensington station, in the Hammer- smith- road; and from Chelsea, Batteraea, and Clapham Junction to HASTINGS, St Leonards, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing, and the other stations on the main and suburban lines of tne Brighton Railway. UEEN VICTORIA, Stepney.— One of the best QUOIT GROUNDS in London is at the QUEEN VICTORIA, iueen- street, Stepney, where two or three matches come off a week.— C. FELTON. Q VISITORS to LONDON will find the NEW OPERA HOTEL, Bow- street, Covent- garden, opposite the Royal Italian Opera, the cheapest house in London. Breakfast from ' is, lunch Is, dinners is 6d, suppers Is, beds from is Od. Public and private billiard rooms. A good smoking- room, and ladies' coffee- room. A porter up all night.— W. NOAKES, proprietor. s A U C E.— L E A and P E R R I N S' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Pronounced by connoisseurs " The only good sauce." None genuine without name on wrapper, label, bottle, and stopper. Sold by CROSSE and BLACKWE. LL, Barclay and Sons, and grocers and oilmen universally. INES.— MOXON and CLEMENT, Wine Merchants, 30, Great St Helens, Bishopsgate- street, E. C., beg to call attention to their WINES as under, quoted at the lowest cash ' S 24s, 39s, 36s, I Burgundy 24s, 30s, 36s ,- Micrry ^ 42s to 60s Do 63s to 84s Port, from the wood.. 36s, 40s, 44s Hock 21s, 32s, 48s Do, old crusted 48s to 72s | Do, sparkling 42s to 54s Do, choice, 1844 84s Moselle 36s to 42s Plnret Fvshaw's i 18s, 24s, 36s, Do, sparkling 42s to 54s waret, axsnaws....-^ 42s Champagne 36s, 42s. 48s Do, do, first growths 84s to 105s Do 64s to 72s Fine spirits of all kinds. Exshaw's No. 1 Champagne Brandy, same as sent to India, at 80s per dozen case. Carriage paid to the nearest railway station. TO SMOKERS.— A treat to those wlio enjoy a pipe of good tobacco. The GOLDEN SHAG and GOLDEN B1RDSEYE are equal in flavour to the finest Havanna cigars. Sold only by THOMAS HARBY WRIGHT, 33, Aldgate, E., in packets at 6s per lb. Orders by post, with remittance, will receive attention. FISHING STOCKINGS.— Drab, 21s; black, 25s; waterproof coats and hats; riding aprons. 12s 6d; driving aprons, 21s to 42s; swimming belts. 10s 6d: portable folding boats, for fishing or shooting, £ B 10s to £ 2110s; at the Siphonia Depot, EDMIS- TON and SON'S, 5, Charing- cross. SALMON and TROUT FISHING.— C. FARLO W, manufacturer, 191, Strand, near Temple Bar, invites anglers to inspect his large and varied STOCK of superior seasoned SALMON, TROUT, and SPINNING RODS, salmon, lake, and trout flies, improved reels and lines. Artificial baits in every variety. Superior stout salmon and extra tine silkworm gut. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent by post. Rods repaired and made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sole agent in London for Phillips's Dublin hooks and Brown's phantom minnows. LEATHER WATERPROOF BOOTS.—" FAGG'S hoots are made of leather. I have fished in them from 9 a. m." till 5: 30 p. m., in water varying in depth from over the ancles to nearly the top of the boots; and in strength, from a still • pool' to the heavy stream, in which I could barely keep my footing. To try them, I have seated myself on a rock in the river, lunched, and smoked my ' baccy' afterwards, with the water up to and over my knees; and it is mv opinion, that if I had sat for a week the boots and myself would have been equally ' dry.'"— See Field, Jan 17th, 1863.— Prices, and directions for self- measurement sent on application. FACG BROTHERS, 10, Panton- street. Hay market, London, S. W.— Fagg Brothers's, 10, Panton- street, London, S. W., real porpoise laces, cut straight, three pairs light, for walking boots, free by post for 12 stamps; three pairs, strong, for shooting boots, 14 stamps ; waterproof dressing, 2s 6d per box. UNS and RIFLES ( second hand), all sorts and prices.— WHISTLER'S, 11, Strand. Anything taken in swap. ~ T> EVOLVERS. — SEVEN- SHOT BREECH- JLV LOADING REVOLVER, only lOoz weight, in walnut wood case, complete, to be had of H. KNOWLES, 53, Piccadilly, wholesale and retail, cheaper than any house in London. ROOK and RABBIT- SHOOTING.— J. LANG has an extensive STOCK of DOUBLE and SINGLE BREECH- LOADING and other GUNS and RIFLES of all the newest improve- ments, for every description of shooting. The new improved needle rifles, & c. Sharp's and other new patent pocket revolvers. J. L. is now manufacturing breech- loading guns and rifles of a plainer and less ex- pensive finish, to suit the many.— 22, Cockspur- street, London. EYZOR and BENDON'S TWO GUINEA BINOCULAR FIELD, RACE- COURSE, RIFLE, or OPERA GLASS.— The extraordinary power of this instrument renders it adapted to define objects distinctly at ten miles' distance— suitable for the thea- tre, race course, target practice, sportsmen, tourists, and general outdoor observation. Illustrated list of optical and mathematical instruments for two stamps.— 50, High Holborn. London. K K AC ING PRIZE PLATE. MAPPIN BROTHERS, 222, Regent- street. X> EG ATT A PRIZES, in silver and electro- silver. JUL MAPPIN BROTHERS, silversmiths. RIFLE PRIZES, ill silver and electro- silver. MAPPIN BROTHERS, silversmiths. ( BATTLE SHOW PRIZES, in silver and electro- J silver. MAPPIN BROTHERS, silversmiths. P RESENTATION PLATE. MAPPIN BROTHERS, 222, Regent- street, W.; 67 and 68, King William- street, E. C. Queen's Plate and Cutlery Works, Sheffield. YACHT STOVES.— DEANE and Co's improved PATENT YACHT STOVE, fitted with boiler, oven, and tin- work, complete; is capable of cooking expeditiously, and to the greatest perfection in baking, roasting, boiling, broiling, & c. These stoves have been extensively adopted and approved by members of the various yacht clubs. Descriptive drawings, with prices, sent per post free. Deane and Co, London Bridge. Established A. D. 1700. HE ALGERIAN ONYX COMPANY" have the honour to announce that a varied and artistic COL- LECTION of ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL OBJECTS, manufac- tured from their beautiful marble, is now ON VIEW, at their exclusive T HOWELL, JAMES, and Co, Goldsmiths and Jewellers by appointment, 5, 7, and 9, Regent- street, London. The representative of the company is in constant attendance at Messrs II., J., and Co's, and they respectfully solicit the honour of a visit. B UTLER'S MILITARY BAND INSTRU- MENTS.— Important to the Officers of Her Majesty's Army and Navy and Leaders of Bands.— G. BUTLER manufactures ® n the pre- mises CORNETS, Saxhorns, Circular Vibrating Horns, Drums. Flutes, and every requisite for bands, at half the prices charged by other Eng- lish houses. Cornets, warranted to stand the strictest test, from £ 2 to £ 5. A written guarantee given with every instrument. Exact esti- mates for bands of any number, and full lists, with drawings, sent post free. Manufactory, 29, Haymarket. London. T COLOURED FLANNEL IHRESHER'S SHIRTS.— Prize Medal awarded to THRESHER and GLENNY, for very fine and superior FLANNEL SHIRTS, India Tweed suits, and India gauze waistcoats. Lists of prices on application to Thresher and Glennv. general outfitters, next door to Somerset House, Strand. ^ HIRTS.— FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS. " The k? superior fit and quality of these shirts are well known. The Eureka shirts are the acme of perfection."— Court Journal. Prices, 30s, 36s, and 45s the half- dozen. Youth's Eureka shirts, real good quality, 22s, 24s, 26s, and 28s the half- dozen, according to size. A measure and instructions for measurement sent post- free.— R. Ford and Co, 38, Poultry, London, E. C. S1 S1 THE UNION YACHT CLUB HOUSE COM- PANY ( Limited), Gravesend, Incorporated under the Companies' Act, 1862, which Limits the Liability of Shareholders to the amount of their Shares. Capital £ 15,000, in 1,500 shares of £ 10 each, with power to increase. £ 1 to be paid on application, and - S2 on allotment. PATRON. The Right Hon Lord ALFRED PAGET, M. P. MANAGING COMMITTEE. Henry F. Smith, Esq, Vice- Commodore R. L. Y. C. John C. Morice, Esq, R. T. Y. C. John Clark, Esq, R. T. Y. C. Capt Deane John Hoare, R. T. and R. L. Y. C. William Newland Radge, Esq, R. T. Y. C. Charles W. Morice, R. T. Y. C. SOLICITOR: Mr S. N. Driver. 74, King William- street, E. C. ARCHITECT: Mr T. E. Knightlev, F. R. I. B. A.,& c, 25, Cannon- street, E. C. BANKERS. The London and County Bank, Lombard- street, and Gravesend. SECRETARY ( PRO TEM). Mr William Ingle, 10, Warnford- court, Throgmorton- court. The establishment of a club house on the Thames has long been con- sidered as a desideratum by the members of yatching clubs, in conse- quence of the numerous matches and opening" trips which take place annually. The large number of yachts which are always riding at anchor off Gravesend, its short distance from the Metropolis, and tlie facility of access by railway aud steamboat have led to the selection of this locality as the most eligible for " The Union Yacht Club House." A provisional agreement has been entered into with the lessee of very HIRTS.— FORD'S COLOURED EUREKA _ SHIRTS. Gentlemen are solicited to Inspect the new patterns for the spring, received direct from the most eminent manufacturers. A box, containing six superior shirts, made expressly to order, for 33s. Patterns sent to seiect from on receipt of three stamps. N. B.— A large assortment of coloured shirts always kept ready for immediate use, in all sizes and the newest patterns, with narrow- pleated and plain fronts, 21s, 24s, and 27s the half- dozen.— R. Ford and Co, 38, Poultry, E. C. ~ II1RTS.— FORD'S COLOURED EUREKA . _ SHIRTS. The most comfortable shirts for the coming season are decidedly those made of French shirtings, the texture being exceedingly fine and light, without losing its . iurability. R. F. and Co have pur- chased a large lot of the newest designs of these coloured shirtings direct from Paris. Six shirts, made expressly to measure, for 45s. Patterns sent to select from on receipt of three stamps.— R. Ford and Co, 38, Poultry, E. C. OUTFITS, for all Classes, all Ages, and _ Climates, at all E. MOSES and SOX'S. T> EADY- MADE and BESPOKE CLOTHING, JL\) for all Classes, at E. MOSES and SON'S. cash. Also, 1st, 2d, or 3d, and double events. The market price ob- tained, and money forwarded the day after the race. A priced list forwarded on receipt of stamped envelope. P. O. orders made pay- able at General Post Office, London. RJIHE CELEBRATED " INDISPENSABLE" SUIT, from 30s, at E. MOSES and SON'S. JUVENILE CLOTHING in great variety for all Classes, at E. MO* ES and SON'S. HOSIERY and DRAPER*, for all Classes, and all Ages, at E. MOSES and SON'S. HATS and CAPS, for all Classes, and Ages, at all E. MOSES and SON'S. BOOTS and SHOES, for all Classes, and all Ages, at E. MOSES and SON'S. E7 MR W. E. JONES, 6, Danes' Inn, Strand, W. C., member of Tattersall's and the City Club, executes COMMIS- SIONS to any amount, by letter only, on the receipt of cash, or P. O. O. payable at Chief Office, London. 1%/ fR JOHN SHELDON, jun, Birmingham, - L~ JL executes COMMISSIONS on all the principal races. Price ' Record published daily, and sent post free, on receipt of a stamped di- rected envelope. Address Coach and Horses, Bell street, Birmingham. i IVfESSRS HOLT and CROOK, Leeds, have I - J^ T- JL recommenced business for the present season, and will execute 1 COMMISSIONS, as usual ( by letter only), to any amount. Printed : lists ot prices now ready, and will be forwarded on receipt of stamped directed envelope. JOHN INGHAM and Ce., members of Tatter- sall's, 8, Rathbone- place, Oxford- street, London, W.. executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) on all principal races throughout ttie ! year, OH receipt of cash or Post Office order, made pavable to John ; , . - .... . ,„, , . . . Ingham, at the Rathbone- place office.— N. B. A list of latest bettimr sent eligible premises on the banks of the Thames, within five minutes' walk > on receipt of directed stamped envelope. of the Rosherville, Town Pier, and the North Kent Railway Station. _ _ - . . ESSRS J. READ and W. MARSHALL, • I-' JL members of Tattersall's. 15, Skinner- street, London, E. C., execute COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) on all events throughout the season to any amount on receipt of cash. Also 1, 2, 3. The market price may be relied on. P. O. orders payable Skinner- street, E. C. Checks crossed London and Westminster Bank ( Southwark branch), or Union Bank ( Temple Bar branch). 1VTR JOHN LTJL the RACING ACCOUNTS of noblemen and gentlemen at Tat- tc.- sali's every Monday, andals" at all tho great race nut- tings. Letters containing a stamped envelope, and addresatd « , Gower- atnM, Bed- ford- square, W. C., will be attended to with the utmost punctualitv. N. B. Commissions executed. MOSES and SO N London Houses: 154, 155, 156,157, Minories ; 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, and 89, Aldgate. 506,507, 508, > ew Oxford- street; 1,2, 3, Hart- street. 137,138, Tottenham Court- road: 283, Euston- road. Country Establishments : Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. The Establishments are closed every Friday Evening at sunset until Saturday evening at sunset, when business is resumed until 11 o'clock. All articles are marked the lowest prices in plain figures. Any article not approved of will be exchanged, or the money re- turned. List of Prices with Rules for Self- measurement, Fashion Card, and our Pamphlet, " Gossip on Dress," gratis and post free. IMPORTANT.— Mr MILES, of 68, New Bond street, W., begs to inform his numerous patrons that his extensive new spring and summer stock is now ready for inspection, for his cele- brated SIXTEEN SHILLING TROWSERS, far superior to any others, to be had only at his well known establishment. Morning suits, £ 3; black morning frock and dress coats, from £ 2 10s; habits, liveries, & c. It is well known that Mr Miles has not removed, but is still at the above address. HHHE best TROUSERS for gentlemen to wear are JL those made by ELSTOB, of 60, New Bond- street. They are neither so low in price as to necessitate their being carelessly put together, nor so dear as to gain only the wealthy as purchasers. " In media via tutissimus ibis." See Exhibition reports, Class 27, C. ELS 1 OB'S TROUSERS. 21 SHILLINGS PER PAIR. RIDING BELTS AND BREECHES. THE SILENT FRIEND on MARRIAGE, 190 pages, illustrated with 100 engravings, price Is, post free 14 stamps, sealed 20, containing prescription of preventive lotion. Make this invaluable work your guide and adviser for self cure in all cases of secresy, resulting from the errors or excesses of youth, or from In- fection, loss of natural power and vigour. Address Messrs Perry and Co. surgeons, 19, Berners- street, Oxford- street, London, W. Con- sultations daily, 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8. Sunday 11 till 1 o'clock The premises, including a noble structure, comprise— entrance hall, morning, dining, and drawing- rooms, billiard- rooms, private dining- rooms, smoking and card rooms, bath- rooms, a large number of bed and dressing- rooms, lavatories, & c, and the usual offices. The management will combine efficiency with economy, so as to en- sure to the members all the comforts appertaining to a well- regulated club house. Application has been made to the Honourable Trinity Board to lay down moorings oil the club house, for the accommodation of members own ng yachts. The entrance fee will be £ 2 2s, and the annual subscription £ 2 2s, but a proprietor of one or more shares will be eligible for election without payment of any entrance fee, and will, in addition, participate in the profits of the club, which it is anticipated will pay a good dividend. The arrangements entered into for the club house, complete in every respect, are of so favourable a character that it is confidently anticipated no call will be required to be made on the shares. Members of Royal Yacht Clubs will be eligible without ballot, and officers of both services, home and colonial, will be admitted for one year without payment of the entrance fee. Applications for shares to tie made to the secretary. TEMPORARY OFFICES: 10, Warnford- court, Throgmorton- street, E. C. UNION YACHT CLUB HOUSE COMPANY ( LIMITED). FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. TO THE COMMITTEE. GENTLEMEN: Having paid to your bankers the sum of £ being £ 1 per share on shares in the above company, I request you will allot me that number of shares, and I hereby agree to accept the same, or any less number that may be allotted to me, and I further agree to subscribe the memorandum and articles of association when required so to do; and to have my name inscribed in the register of shareholders. Name Profession or business Address Dated this day of 186 HE UNION YACHT CLUB COMPANY ( Limited). The committee have great satisfaction in stating that a large number of the shares are already subscribed for. and at the same time invite yacht owners and others to send in their AP (' LIGATIONS without delay, in order that ihe arrangements in progress mav be completed bv the yachting season. T tures of Nature, during Eleven Years of Travel. By H. W. BATES. John Murray, Albemarle- street. AMUSEMENT FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. Now ready, with 24 large illustrations, 4to, 21s, LISPINGS from LOW LATITUDES. Bein<* an Illustrated Journal of the Hon. Impulsia Gushington during a Tour to the East. Edited by Lord DUFFERIN. John Murray, Albemarle- street. rjm BOOKS FOR BRITISH SPORTSMEN. Now ready, with woodcuts, post 8vo, 5s, E HORSE and HIS RIDER. By Sir FRANCIS B. HEAD, Bart. " ' The Horse and His Rider' should be read bv everybodv: and if the author's appeal for mercy to horses in his concluding chapter be listened to in proper quarters, he will have conferred upon the noble animal a boon for which he deserves a crown of glory."— Field. " A charming liltle book. The chapters " on shoeing, roughing, going to cover, and coming home, aud half- a- dozen minor points connected with sport, are very good, and th^ v are the more valuable because they are the remarks of a practical man/'— Baily's Magazine of Sports. DOG- BREAKING; the most Expeditious, Certain, and Easv Method whether great excellence or only mediocrity is desired. By Col HUT- CHINSON. With woodcuts. PostSvo. fig. " A more useful book to the sportsman than thla has not been pub- lished. The author is a practical man, and has forgotten nothing: and the many things he teaches, he teaches well. The breed of dogs is not overlooked, and all things are taught that may make every man his own dog- breaker."— Bell's Life. " One of the clearest and most comprehensive works upon dogs and shooting, that the age is in possession of. Colonel Hutchinson has abundantly studied the subject on which he has written, and proves himself to have been an attentive observer of the canine species; thus his remarks are solid and worthy of attention, and highly calculated to answer, in no small degree, the author's most useful intention."— Sport- ing Review. John Murrav, Albemarle- street. The Fifth Edition, with 20 coloured plates, 8vo, price 14s T> ON ALDS'S FLY- FISHER'S ENTOMOLOGY, JLV illustrated by coloured Representations of the Natural and Arti- ficial Insect; with Observations and Instructions rt lative to Trout and Gravling Fishing. The whole work thoroughly revised by an expe- rienced FLY- FISHER, and the plates coloured after improved patterns London : Longman. Green, and Co, 14, Ludgate- hill. New and Cheaper Edition, to which have beni added 20 illustrations by J. Leech, in 1 vol 8vo, price 42s half- bound, BLAINE'S RURAL SPORTS ; or, a complete Account ( historical, practical, and descriptive) of Hunting, Shooting, Fishing, Racing, & c. With 600 wood engravings. New Edi- tion, thoroughly revised and corrected, including numerous Additions. Loud on : Longman. Ore'- n, and Co, 14, Ludgate- hill. Just published, in crown 8vo, with 11 illustrations in tinted lithography, and 6 engravings on wood, price 12s 6d, cloth, AYACHTING CRUISE in the BALTIC. By S. R. GRAVES, Commodore of the Royal Mersev Yacht Club London : Longman, Green, and Co, 14, Ludgate- hill. Price 2s Od ; by post, 2s 8d, THE SPRING EDITION OF BAILY'S TURF GUIDE and RACING REGISTER, embellished with a Portrait of Tom Aldcroft, containing Nominations for 186- 3, and Entries for the Great Stakes of 1864, with the Horses Indexed and their Pedigrees : a Calendar of all Races and Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium, and Baden- Baden for 1862, with a complete Index, & c, & c, & c. London : A. H. Baily and Co, Cornhill. Price 2s 6d, by post2s 8d, Spring Edition of T> UFF'S GUIDE to the TURF.— May be had of JLw all booksellers, and at any railway station. Sporting Review Office, 246, Strand, London. W. C. GIDEON undertakes to SETTLE GEORGE MATHER, 108, Great Russell- street, Blooms bury, London, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) to any amount on receipt of cash. A list of the latest betting sent free to any part, on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. / COMMISSIONS.- Messrs HEN .'. 1Y FISHER and Vv1 GEORGE REYNOLDS, members of Tattersall'g, and all the City and West End clubs, beg to state that, on receipt of cash, COMMIsr- SIONS will be executed on every event throughout the vear. The market price guaranteed, and the money forwarded on the Monday after the race. Price list forwarded on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. Address, Messrs Fisher and Reynolds, 26, Bouverie- street Fleet- street.— P. O. orders to be made pavable at the Strand office. , . „ _ on receipt of a stamped directed envelope. MR GEORGE GREENLAND executes COM- . MISSIONS on every event throughout the vi- ar. The market price guaranteed. P. O. orders to be made pavable at Charing- cr-'.-* Postage stamps can be remitted for sums under ten shining. Ad- dress, with stamped envelope for repiy, to 339, Strand, L< . nd< > n, \ V.<' VERNON SHENSTONE executes COMMIS- SIONS upon all events, at 104, Fleet- street, E. C. Entrance, first door in Bridge- street. Office hours from 11 until 3 o'clock daily. rriHE RACING INDICATOR.— The LATEST J_ INTELLIGENCE CIRCULAR will be published on Monday, and will contain the arrivals at Newmarket, the starters and riders for the Two Thousand, selections for all races, latest reports from training quarters, and the betting. Price to non- subscribers, 2s 6d. Orders to Mr J. FREDERICKS, 18, Clement's Inn. Strand. London. W. C. Published weeklv, for private circulation oulv, " EWMARKET RACING CIRCULAR.— This week's number gratis. CONTEXTS: The probable Winner ( an outsider at long odds) of the Derby and Chester Cup ; a good thing— Reports from Training quarters. Enclose a large directed envelope, with two stamps affixed. Address, FREDERICK MAKKS, Post Office, box 25, Newmarket, Suffolk. N] DEKBY.— Lord Cltfden no chance. Safe to bet against. He is a cow- hockea brute, and cannot stay more than a mile. F. MARKS advised Stradella as a certainty to win the Derby Trial Stakes and Port Stakes. He felt confident she was certain to beat botii Marquis and Huckstone. F. Marks, box 25, Newmarket STAMFORD.— No Pay till Won.— Try it.— STAMFORD'S great Derby secret, now at 33 to 1, one of the best things ever sent out; the party are getting their money on. Sure to see a very short price. Enclose a directed envelope. Address J. Stamford, Ipswich, the oldest and most successful adviser on the Turf! Remember, no pay till won. Probable winner of the Chester Cup at a very long price; I think it is a certainty. THE DERBY of 1863.— Addressed stamped envelopes, forwarded to E. FOWLES, Commercial Hotel, Wide- marsh- street. Hereford, will be returned by first post, enclosing par- ticulars anent the next Derby. T> ROLLIN, Turf Adviser.— The winners of the Ai* following races now ready, viz, The Two Thousand, One Thou- sand Guineas, Great Northern Handicap. Chester Cup. and the I > t- rtv. Rollin to subscribers: Take no notice of the betting, but follow Rollin, and win you must. Terms- The season, £ 1 Is; one month, . is: any meeting, 13 stamps. Richard Rollin, 4, Exeter- street, Strand, London. Stamps taken. Rollin sent five winners again this week. Rolliu's dou- ble event. 200 to 1— Great Northern Handicap and the Derby. ri^ WO THOUSAND and ONE THOUSAND.— X YOUATT WILLIAM GRAY'S advice on the above events will be issued this day ( Saturday). One at » > to 1 for each will get a place. The Great Northern and Chester Cup are real good things. Terms: To the Derby, 5s; to Chester Cup, 2s 6d; one week, 13 stamp?. Address 15, Charing- cross, London. N. B.— Success at Epsom will be stated in the next week's papers. RNHE GREAT LEVIATHAN TURF AD- J_ VISERS.— JOHN HOPWOOD and Co's glorious success: Adven- turer, Adventurer, Adventurer we sent months and months back ; Be- douin for the Metropolitan. Subscribers, you must have won a fortune this week at Epsom ! Send in per centage. The Two Thousand Gui- neas, Great Northern Handicap, Chester Cup, and Derby, are as good as over. Enclose 12 stamps, and receive our full guide. Address, 20, Marylebone- street, Golden- square, London. EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS.— W. HOWARD'S Racing Circular advised Adventurer, Molly Carew, and Haddington for their respective races, no other horse being men- tioned. Circular, with selections for Newmarket First Spring and other important races, now ready, Is 6d for one week, 6s to the Derby, or t' 2 for the season. Wm. Howard, commission agent, 13, Chatham- place, Blackfriars. ( By letters only.) JIMROD.— Great Northern Handicap winner a N ROUTLEDGE'S SIXPENNY HANDBOOKS.— NEW VOLUME. In square 16mo, price 6d, or post free 7 stamps, OWING and SAILING. Also, at the same price, CRICKET. By EDMUND KOUTLEDGE. 10th Thousand. The Card I'layer— Gymnastics— Chess— Draughts and Backgammon- Whist— Billiards and Bagatelle. London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon- street. R CRICKET.— Law 24.— The important alteration in this law is now ready in JOHN LILLYWHITE'S new POCKET aud SHEET LAWS, the latter to hang in the pavilion. Either sent post free for six stamps. Address John LUlywhite, Cricket Ware- house, 5, Seymour- street, Euston- square, N. W. Illustrated lists of prices, containing every information, post free. Now ready, bound in cloth, price 12s 6d each; in half calf, marble edges, 15s; the First and Second Vols of FREDERICK LILLYWHITE'S CRICKET SCORES and BIOGRAPHIES. The first volume from 1746 to 1826, and the second from 1827 to 1840. May be had only of Fred Lillywhite, of the Oval, Kennington, Surrev, S., and John Lillywhite, Euston- square, N. W. Sent post free for Is 6d extra ( the two vols). Subscribers of long date are particularly requested to send their present addresses. The third vol now in the press. T1 In May, and continued monthly with the magazines, fcp 8vo, 500 p. p. IHE PRINCE of WALES'S RACING LEDGER. A Turf Directory for 1862 and ' 63. Arranged to show at a glance the racing status of every horse, made perfect to the time of each monthly issue; and by a system of numbering, now first given, the identity of each horse is established, offering facilities for correspon- dence and telegraphing not hitherto practicable. TERMS, paid in advance. Subscription for 5years ( void by death of subscriber), .£ 5 5 0 Annual ill o Single copy 0 5 0 Subscriptions can only be taken at the office, 16, Great Windmill- street, London ; but single copies may be obtained of ail booksellers and newsvenders, and at all the railway stations. Post Office orders and checks are requested to be sent to the office, as above, drawn to the order of Charles Weight, Union Bank, Argyle- place, and for which re- ceipts will be forwarded. THE KING and MACE BATTLE, containing upwards of 250 portraits from photographs of pugilists, pedes- trians, scullers, & c. Framing size 32 by 23 inches; price 10s 6d, or fully coloured 21s; maple and gold frame, glass, & c, 15s extra. The key gratis. London: Geo. Newbold, 303 and 304, Strand, W. C.— N. B. No orders executed unless accompanied with a Post Office order. Just published, priee 2s, ornamental boards, IHE PEARL of the ANDES. By GUSTAVE AIMARD. As a record of life on the pathless prairie and in the primeval forest, this work is unrivalled. London : Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet- street. T THE SUMMER of 1863, founded on the Vernal Equinox, with Observations on the Summers of England, coupled with remarks on the Locality and Meteorology of Great Britain, No. 2, by THOMAS DU BOULAY, is now ready. Published by Itogerson and Tuxford, 246, Strand, London, price Is and may be had of all booksellers^ " VTEW CATALOGUE NOW READY.— Messrs DELPLANQUE and Co beg to inform their friends and subscribers that their NEW CATALOGUE of ancient and modern FRENCH BOOKS is now ready. The list comprises several volumes of Contes Erotiques, by the Marquis de Sade, Pir ® n, Mirabeau, De Parney, & c. Catalogues sent free on receipt of a stamp. Delplanque and Co, book- sellers and photographers, Kentish Town, London, N. W. c. Cup and Derby: No favourites will win. My selections are at good odds. Send some stamps for correspondence, and pay from winnings. Address, 19, Broad- court, Bow- street, London. TO ALL WHO BET.— D. GOATER'S Turf Circular should be had and read by every betting man; no fee re- quired. To be had gratis ou receipt of stamped addressed envelopes to Mr David Goater, 12, Oakley- street, Lambeth, London, S. Selections this week:— Thlrgk Handicap, Lothians' King; City and Suburban, Adventurer; Inkerman Plate, Tarragona ( second); " Heatlicote Plate, Poland ; Metropolitan Stakes, Bedouin and Adventurer. CHESTER CUP WINNER at long odds.— Mr E. GREY, the well- known sporting writer, who can furnish editorial testimonials as to his success in predicting winners, will forward in his circular most important and reliable information for all races run next week. Successful at Epsom. Delay not on account of the odds. Terms: 2s 6d one week, or £ 1 Is per quarter. Address E. Grey, 5, St Clement's Inn, Strand. N. B. COMMISSIONS executed to any amount. OAKLEY'S TRIUMPHANT VICTORIES at Newmarket. NEWMARKET HANDICAP BEDOUIN Epsom. CITY and SUBURBAN ADVENTURER Charles Oakley again triumphant at Newmarket, winning the only race he advised upon with his especial choice, Bedouin, sent his subscribers and friends at 15 to 1, and stuck to with undiminished confidence up IO the last hour. Also again victorious at Epsom, win- ning the City and Suburban with his especial selection Adventurer. These, with his other glorious victories already this season, shows Oakley to be in his old form. C. Oakley would, however, en passant, impress on all who want to make money on the Turf, the abs lute necessity of having sound and reliable information, for it may be truly asserted that, without the assistance of a competent and successful adviser, who is in a position to quickly learn the result of trials, if horses are doing good work, if intended, & c. it is impossible to win handsomely. It is an acknowledged fact that for backers to follow the betting alone, and constantly investing on a lot of horses at short prices, as many do, must lead to heavy loss and dis- appointment; it is only by investing freely # n the good things that are constantly occurring, that a large profit can be realised, and a man really and substantially increase his income. And now with respect to the Two Thousand and One Thousand Guineas, Great Northern, Chester Cup, and Derby, C. Oakley has some really first- rate things: he won these races last year, and considers them especially good for invest- ment this season. The Two Thousand, Chester Cup, and Derby especially, are certainties. C. Oakley's success year after year in pre- dicting the winners of all the important races of the season is so well known throughout the length and breadth of the land, through the medium of this valuable journal, that It requires no further comment. Thousands can aud would testify to the value of his advice. He will only further say to all who feel the want of a faithful and experienced monitor on Turf matters, let them apply at once to C. Oakley, who, from his great experience and extensive means of procuring the very best information, stands unrivalled. His terms are as follows:— To end of the year, £ 1 Is; six months, 10s 6d ; any single race 13 stamps. CHARLES OAKLEY TO SUBSCRIBERS. TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS: No change. Continue to lump it on. Our horse, which alone I have stuck to since 1st February, is doing capital work, going as strong as a lion, and ought t ® be backed with the utmost confidence against the field. If he cannot give half a stone to anything else in the race, and win hard held, I'll be bound to eat him. DERBY: Remember the once despised Caractacus, our truly glo- rious winner last season. Back my selection for this great race this year freely, and fear not. Our horse will win easily. CHARLES OAKLEY, 52, Red Lion- street, Holborn, London, W. C. hon rank of capt. of Gen Sir G. L. - Lieut- Gen M. col of the 15th Ft, to be lieut- gen ; Lieut- Col and Brev- Col T. J. Galloway, from 70th Ft, to be mai- gen ; Capt. and| Brev- Lieut- Col F. P. Nott, h- p. istGarrison Bat. Staff officer of Pensioners, to be col; Maj J. Peel, h- p depot bat, to be lieut- col; Capt A. W. Urd, 20th Ft, be maj. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. David Amis, Cleaver- t- treet, Kennington, commercial traveller. W. and T. Rounding, Bempton and Winteringham, Yorkshire, millers. BANKRUPTS. Andrew Donato, Vivian- road, Victoria Park. George Lothian Hall, Argvli- road, Kensington, artist. Thomas Gilbert, Storrington, maltster. J. Ward, St George's- st. St George s- in- the- East, licensed victualler. John Reader, Eden- terrace, Battersea, commission agent. John Hadle. v, Sittingbotirne, coal merchant. John .- pikes, John- street, Lambeth, commercial traveller. Gt- orge Kni-- ht. Union- terrace, Cauideu Town, commercial traveller. Mark Thomas Cook, Clerkeiiwull- green, jeweller. Jacob Wingtield, Church- place, Padding'ton- green, labourer. _ John Robert?, jnn, late of Globe- road, Bettmal Green, fishmonger. John Payne, Grove- place, Fulharn, carpenter. Bosquet ana Ho well, Recent- street, M James's, ladies'outfitters. A. Hanson, Hastings, lo ging- house keeper. John Henry Hill, late of Reading, traveller on commission. Charles f lint, Dalston- terrace, Dalston. Henry Harvey, St Mary s- square, Kennington- road. Evan Williams, Sussex- street, Bat'ersca Park, engine fitter. Thomas Venner, Cotton row, Marlborough- road, Dalston, grocer. Francis Bell, High- street, Southwark, milliner. Joseph Wheeler, llornton- ter, Holland- st, Kensington, plasterer. Thomas Bennett Pinyon, Northiam, .-- ussex. farmer. George Painton, Barming, near . Maidstone, farmer. Isaac Phillips Lines, Birmingham, cabinet maker. Thomas Griffiths, Kentchurch, Herefordshire, farmer. John Butler, Darlaston, Staffordshire, grocer. Wm. Gough, Walsall, general plater. Alfred Fowler, Birmingham, grocer. Charles Driflield, Birmingham, commission agent. Juhn Trew, iate of Trevethiu, Monmouthshire. James Teagn-, lilakeney, Gloucestershire, coal proprietor. Philip Hal sr. Molland, Devonshire, farmer. Benjamin Naylor, Leeds, builder. George Sibson Pill, Birkenhead, builder. Robert Joiu- s, Llanengan, Carnarvonshire, farmer. Wm. Cowdall, Liverpool, woollen draper. Paul Ogden, Manchester, plumber. Wm. Callaway, Exeter, plumber. John Gregory Fletcher, Birmingham, journeyman baker. Wm. RanJrll. late of Kintbury, Berkshire, journeyman bricklayer. John Brown Westgat*-, Great \ arinouth, smack owner. Wm. Hayes, Westuroniwidi, Staffordshire, journeyman baker, George Gregory Armitage, Luton. Martin M'Guffog, Liverpool, biscuit baker. George Balshaw, Everton, near Liverpool, bookkeeper. James Holden, Rochdale, dyer. Frederick Pearson, Nottingham, machine agent. John Simpson, Manchester, plumber. George Rogers, Manchester, bookbinder. The anas Hall, Manchester, salesman. Thomas Charles Kirkman, Leeds, grocer. Wm. Twcedie, Leeds, travelling draper. Joseph Vautrev, Leeds. Ctiri- tiiph.- r - later, New Sleaford, Lincolnshire, retailer of beer. Juhn Rapier, Bblpley, Sussex, butcher. James Brtidshaw Piatt, Bolton, photographic artist. Thomas Coleman, New shoroliam, market gardener. Richard Williams, Beddgelert, Carnarvonshire, quarryman. John Shaul, Bath, grocer. Joseph Simpklns, iun, Bath, surgeon. Peter C'harlesworth, Hanley, Staffordshire, coal- dealer. George Bragg, Stoke upon- Trent, potter. Robert Fletcher Manning, Plymouth, hawker. John Brien, Sunderland, merchant tailor. John Evans, Wrexham, cooper. Wm. Houghton. Feckenham, Worcestershire, blacksmith. Eli Lawrence, Litchurch, Derbyshire, shopkeeper. John Thurman, Coventry. Thomas Dunne, Kerry, Montgomeryshire, farmer. George Moore, Rackeu ord, Devonshire, cattle dealer. Henry Westcott. Hawkridge, Somersetshire. Bryan Guy Robinson, Kendal, miller's assistant. Charles Thomas, Cheriton, Kent, timber carrier. FE0M THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FEIDAY APRIL 17, BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. Samuel Hood, Upper Thames- street, ii on merchant. Eliezer Time well, Kirkdale, Lancashire, cart owner. BANKRUPTS. Melchor Lopez, Camden- place, Southampton- street, Camberwell. George Stratford, Maddox- street, Regent- street. Frederick Clarke. Stratford, Essex, merchant's clerk. Charles Gerrard Rule, Gravesend, clerk in tlie Admiralty. Fanny . Melville, Marylebone- road, vocalist. Edward Green, Forest Hill, Kent. John Robins Vivian, Russell- place, Old Kent- road, coal agent. J. Hall, High- street, Battersea, assistant to a colour grinder. J. C. Jackson, Morctou- street West, Pimlico, cabinetmaker. William Raymond Fisher, Leystonsione road, Essex, chemist. George Hunt, Saliame Tone, . Norfolk, licensed victualler. Thomas David Hayley, Guildford, tailor. Stephen Raudoll Smith, John- street, Minories, master mariner. T. M. Porter, Barrow- hill- place, Regent's Pk, clerk at the War Office. J. A. L. Barnard, Ali » ert- road East, Queen's- road, Dalston. Walter Hancock, Fulham, Cambridgeshire, grocer. J. Sutherland, Upper Fitzroy- street, Fitzroy- square, tailor. Coleman Hyman Davis. Basinghall Chambers, wholesale stationer. H. W. II art, Upper Albany- st, Regent's Park, manuf acturer of gas shades. Lewis James lbbs. Upper Isllugton- terrace. Barnsbury. Edwa d Rule, Hammersmith, clerk in the Admiraltv Office. John Hopkin, Eitham- pl, ICent- st, Borough, dealer { n marine stores. F. codd Morphew, Colville- road, Bays water, wine merchant's clerk. Joseph Anscombe, Angmering, Sussex, builder. Richard T. Fitchett, Charlotte- street, Portland- road, tailor. Charles Marter, George and Dragon Inn, Hertford, innkeeper. Robert Jones, Conway, Carnarvonshire, confectioner. James Ashworth, Stacksteads, Lancashire, joiner and builder. John Unsworth, Bolton, Lancashire, tea dealer. George Mann, Hulme, Manchester, butcher. Martin Dunn, jun, Gateshead, Durham, builder. Henry Thomas, Nag's Head Inn, Hereford, innkeeper. M. Jenkinson, Grantham, Lincolnshire, journeyman shoemaker. John Watson Anderson, Hartlepool, druggist's assistant. Thomas Bone, St Mary's, Scilly, Cornwall, draper. John Godfrey, Swanington Leicestershire, builder. Henry Wyatt, Appleby, miller. George Gadd. Landport, bookseller, Robert Veysev, East Anstey, Devonshire, farmer. John Hamson. - Macclesfield, joiner. George Gorle, Handsworth, Staffordshire, plumber. Samuel Moreton, Birmingham, anatomical artist. Dennis Wignall, Everton, Lancashire, tallow chandler. W. C. Blatherwick. Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, labourer. James Harrison, York, cattle dealer. George Deighton, York, cabinet maker. Samuel Carter, ' long, Yorkshire, stonemason. Samuel Smith. Longwood, Yorkshire, listing manufacturer. Samuel James Haddon, Christchurcli, Southampton, schoolmaster. Thomas Prosger, Pershore, Worcestershire, dealer in fruit. Giles Turb- rville, Biriingham. Worcestershire, tailor. Charles Ransom, Edington. Wiltshire. John Ward, Sutton- in- A> hrield, Nottinghamshire, bag hosier. William Hughes, Newark, Nottinghamshire, shoemaker. John Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, ta lor and draper. George Monkhouse, Cowrigg. Cumberland, labourer. Sampson Ingram, Pensnett, Staffordshire, miner. John Reed, Abbotts Bickingham, Devonshire, farmer. James Vernon, Leicester, musical instrument dealer. Joseph Stanton, Great Bridge. Staffordshire, shoemaker. John Ward, Birmingham, railway porter. Edward Smith, Metcaife- road, Enfield- lock, John Ault, sen, Birmingham, hair- pin manufacturer. Edwin Bond, Lichfield, maltster. William Caldicott, Birmingham, baker. Jas. Deakin, & Edwn. Deakin, Stoke- upon- Trent, Earthenware mfrs. George Miller, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, cattle dealer. WilUam Brown, Sheffield, steel manufacturer. William Barraclough, Sheffield, news agent. Joseph Richardson, Middlesbro', Yorkshire, printer. Edward H. J. Town, Bradford, ale and porter merchant, W. Sutcliffe, A. Sutcliffe and J. Whitaker, Bradford, cotton spinners. James Bell, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, boot and shoe maker. Thomas Jones, Liverpool, slater. William Williams, Birkenhead, licensed victualler. Robert Anthony Smith, Gateshead, Durham, beerhouse keeper. Reuben Lewis, Whitchurch, Glamorganshire, beer retailer. Christopher Duggett, Treforest, Glamorganshire, Catholic priest. George Pettet, Harlsoham, Suffolk, machine maker. Alexander C'ulham Pank, King's Lynn, Norfolk, plumber. William Hopkins, Llanferres, Denbighshire, bailiff. William Nixon, Llanannon- in- Yale, Denbighshire, farmer. John Carlisle, Brampton, Cumberland, veterinary surgeon. John Little. Closehead, Cumberland, husbandman. James Lewis, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, tailor. Charles Richmond, West Retford, Nottinghamshire, cooper. Thomas Edwards, Plainsbrook, Herefordshire. Sarah Playsted Bartlett, Brighton, milliner. Samuel Aberdein, Hindolvestoe, Norfolk, schoolmaster. Samuel Beard, Hednesford, Staffordshire, labourer. Ingram Morris, Wednesbury, Staffordshire, labourer. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. Robert Reid, Letham, innkeeper. Thomas Gibb, Edinburgh, builder. George Bearup, Leiih, potato merchant, Walter Stewart, Merchiston Bank. Edinburgh. William Urquhart and Co, Dingwall, merchants. STEELCAP.— Tommy Jones publicly advertised for the Thirsk Handicap at 20 to 1. I sent Haddington for the Metropolitan. One Thousand and Two Thousand Guineas and Chester Cup circular now ready. Try my double event. £ 500 may be won with £ 1. Enclose 12 stamps. Address Steelcap, 32, Old Bond- street, London A WANTED LEFT- OEF CLOTHES, regimentals, old jewellery, books, and miscellaneous property of every de- scription, for which gentlemen wili find the best possible prices given in ready cash, and will be waited on at any time, on addressing, prepaid, to JAMES HUTCHINSON, 25, Red Lion- square, Holborn, W. C. Esta- blished in Dean- street, 1840. Parcels from the country, the full value Immediately remitted by Post Office order. WANTED, LEFT- OFF CLOTHES.— Ladies and gentlemen will be waited on at any time, and have the highest price given in cash for LEFT- OFF CLOTHES of all descriptions, naval and military uniforms, court suits, boots, books, jewellery, and all miscellaneous property, by addressing to Mr or Mrs G. HYAMS, clothiers, 10, Beak- street, Regent- street, W.: or parcels being sent, the utmost value in cash immediately remitted. Established 1820. Wi ANTED CLOTHES, CASH IMME- DIATELY.— Messrs LEWIS DAVIS, 2, Crawford- street, Baker- street, W., London, still continue giving the full value, in cash, for ladies', gentlemen's, and children's LEFT- OFF CLOTHES, naval and military uniforms, horse clothing, guns, pistols, furniture; also the full value given for old gold and silver, diamonds, jewellery, plate, old china, pictures, old lace, coins, & c, to any amount.— N. B. Ladies and gentlemen waited on at their residences by Mr or Mrs Lewis Davles, by addressing letters as above; or parcels sent from town or country, P. O. orders remitted the same day. Established 62 years. Terms ready money only. KUPTURES.— WHITE'S MOC- MAIN PATENT LEVER TRUSS ( perfected and exhibited in the Ex- hibitions, 1851 and 1862), is allowed by 5u0 medical men to be the best for hernia. It consists of an elastic pad, to which a lever is attached, and ( instead of the usual steel spring) a soft band, fitting so closely as to avoid detection. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, John White, 228, Piccadilly. RUPTURES.— THE PATENT SELF- ADJUST- ING GERMAN TRUSS, acting effectually without any com- plications, is recommended by the faculty for the CURE and RELIEF of HERNIA. Ihe most eminent members of the profession are of opi- nion that the necessary qualities of a good truss is an efficient resisting power, without unnecessary pressure on the part affected, which desir- able object is alone obtained in a truss unencumbered with straps, spiral springs, or pad behind.— J. EGG and Co engage to secure any reducible rupture. If left to their management.— Manufactory, No. 1, Piccadilly. ORNS . CONSULTED DAILY at the patient's residence before noon, or at home from 12 till 5. Fee for the immediate and painless removal of all corns, callosities, & c., from both feet, lialf- a- sovereign. 39, New Bond- street, W. o DVENTURBR and CATCH'EM AITVh, sent , out at long prices for the City and Suburban. Subscribers, I hope you have won a good stake. Send for my Chester Cup, Two Thousand Guineas, Derby Tip, & c., now at long prices. I told you all Had- dington would win the Metropolitan. Address, JNO. OSBORN, No 1, East- street, West- square, London, S. Send 13 stamps. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, APRIL 14. WAR OFFICE, APKIL 14.— 35th Ft: Maj- Gen S. Baynes to be col, v Gen Sir G. L. Goldie. K. C. B., dec. 1st ltegtof LifeGds: Assist- Surg O. W. George, M. D , to be surg, v Surg- Maj J. Cockburn, who has ret upon h- p. 5th Drag Gds : F. M. Clarke, gent, to be cor, v F. Betty, who ret; R. S. Blaine, gent, to be cor, v Langley, transf to 11th Hussars. 6th Drag Gds: Cor O. Phibbs to be lieut, v W. E. Dakin, who ret. 5th Lancers : Cor E. H. Saunders to be lieut, v R. M. Sadlier, who ret; C. Hanbury, gent, to be cor, v E. H. Saunders. 11th Hussars : Cor H. W. Langley, from 5th Drag Gds, to be cor, v Saunderson, prom. 13th Hussars: Staff Surg C. C. Rutherford to be surg, v Surg- Maj R. C. Anderson, M. D., who ex. Royal Artil : Sec Capt P. M. Syme to be capt, v T. Pulman, dec ; Lieut M'Farlan to be sec capt, v Svme ; Gent CadetS. C. Halliday to be lieut, v H. M. Hozier, app to 2d Life Gds. To be Quartermasters:— Troop- Quartermas R. Knox, Serg- Maj D. Cum- mins, Quartermas- Serg B. Ashbee. Serg J. Wolfe. Royal Engs: Serg- Maj A. Richardson to be paymas. The dates of corns of the undermen officers to stand as fol:— Col H. Rigby, March 12,1861; Lieut- Col J. P. Btadle, March 12, 1861; Capt C. Pollard. March 12, 1861 ; Sec Capt ^ E. Perkins, March 12, 1861, in succession to Col Waugh, ret: Lieut- Col W. A. Crommelin, C. B., March 18, 1862 ; Capt F. W. Pelle, March 18, 1862; Sec Capt A. M. Lang, March 18, 1862, in succes to Lieut- Col Yule, ret; Col S. Pott, June 30, 1862 ; Lieut- Col J. E. T. Nicolls, June 30, 1862 ; Capt and Brev- Maj G. E. Watson, June 30, 1862; Sec Capt E. W. Hum- phrv, June 30, 1862, in succes to Col Cunningham, ret; Lieut- Col J. Car- pendale, June 29, 1861; Capt and Brev- Maj R. H. Sankey, June, 29, 1861; Sec Capt J. N. Hunter, June 29, 1861, ill succes to Lieut- Col Frances, ret: Col W. I. Birdwood, Sept 25,1861: Lieut- Col F. H. Rundall, Sept 25, 1861; Capt J. Goddard, Sept 25, 1861; Sec Capt J. Beatty, Sept 25, 1861, in succes to Col Henderson, ret ; Lieut- Col G. W. Walker, Sept 30, 1861; Capt J. F. Fisher, Sept 30, 1861; Sec Capt W. Chrystie, Sept 30, 1861, in succe? to Lieut- Col Collyer, ret; Capt R. S. Sellon. April 12, 1862; Sec Capt C. T. Haig, April 12, 1862, in succes to Capt Soady, dee. Gren Gds : Lieut and Capt E. W. L. Wynne to be capt and lieut- col, v Brev- Col C. L. B. Maitland. who rets upon h- p ; Ens and Lieut L. R. Seymour to be lieut and capt, v Wynne; J. St V. Saumarez, gent, to be ens and lieut, v Seymour. 8th Regt of Ft: Staff Surg T. C. Brady to be surg, v J. Irvine, M. D., app to Staff. 17th Ft: Capt W. H. Earle to be maj, v R. J. R. O'Conor, who ret; Lieut J. T. B. Mayne to be capt, v Earle ; Ens II. F. Dent to be lieut, v Mayne ; S. R. G. Hobson, gent, to De ens, v Dent. 21st: F. J. Webber, gent, to be ens, without pur, v Graves, transf to 23d Ft. 23d : Lieut G. W. H. Bussell to be capt, without pur, v R. P. Armstrong, dec; Ens H. O. Lloyd to be lieut, with- out pur, v Bussell; Ens T. B. Graves, from 21st Ft, to be ens, v Lloyd. — 25th : Capt W. H. Henzell, from 37th Ft, to be capt, v Hill, who ex; S. P. L. Konarski, gent, to be ens, v Smith, transf to 85th Ft. 37th : Capt C. C. E. Hill, from 25th Ft, to be capt, v Henzell, who ex. 49th: Ens E. F. Gilbert to be lieut, v J. Holmes, who ret; C. B. Bogue, gent, - T-. T-. , . , to be ens, v Gilbert..— 66th : The second Christian name of Maj Watson Mr SPENCER, chiropodist, mav be ' is " Vincent."-— 85th: Ens G. J. S. Smith, from 25th Ft, to be ens, V -- - - A. A. Capel. who ret. 108th: Ens A. S. Tollemache to be lieut, with- out pur, v M. H. L. Harris, who, having been app to the regt under a ; misunderstanding, is allowed to withdraw from it and to revert to the 11th Madras Nat Inf. UNATTACHED.— Capt and Adj F. Beswick, from THE MARKETS. M Dr Curtis on Marriage, Nervous Debility, Spermatorrhoea, <£ c, with plates. Post free by the author, 12 stamps; sealed ends 20.' AN HOOD: the Cause and Cure of Prema- ture Decline in Man, with Plain Directions for Perfect Resto- ration to Health and Vigour, being a Medical Essay on the Treatment of Nervous and Physical Debility originating in youthful errors and excess; the Cure of Infectious Diseases without Mercury, and their Prevention by the Author's Prescription of his infallible Lotion the result of twenty- five years successful practice. By Dr J. L. CURTIS, 15, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, London. " We feel no hesitation in saying there is no member of society by whom the book will not be found useful, whether such person hold the relation of a parent, preceptor, or clergyman."— Sun. " This work should be read by young and old."— U. Service Gazette. Sold also by Mann, 39, Cornhill. At home from 10 to 3 6 to 8. ^ , Surg- Maj A. Gibb, M. D., from a depot bat to be Staff surg- maj, v T. C. Brady, app to 8th Ft; Surg J. Irvine, M. D., from 8th Ft. to be Staff surg, v W. T. Harding, app to 19th Ft. PCRVETORS' DEPART- MENT.— Purveyor A. W. Pigott to be principal purveyor, v W. H. Clapp, placed upon ret pay. BREVET.— Capt and Brev- Lleut- Col E. B. Johnson, C. B., Royal Artil, having completed five years'qualifying service in the rank of lieut- col, under the provisions of the royal warrant of Oct 14,18* 8, to be col; Lieut- Col W. P. Radcliffe, of the 20th Ft, having completed five years' qualifying service in the rank of lieut- col, under the provisions of the royal ' warrant of Oct 14, 1858, to be col; Lieut- Col W. F. Hay ( local rank) to have the local rank of col while holding the app of commandant at Warley ; Paymas H. Peacock, Rifle Brigade, to have the hon rank of CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- FBIDAY. The supply of Wheat at a few of the provincial markets, held up to the closing of our report, has been good, but at the majority of them the show of farmers' samples has been somewhat short. The quality on the whole has turned out much better than of late. The demand has generally exhibited more buoyancy, which has caused higher prices to be demanded, but without being responded to, excepting in isolated cases, where the condition has been very prime. In other respects we cannot record any change from last week. The total quantity of home • grown grain at Mark- lane this week has again been moderate, but the samples have come to hand in much better condition. Of foreign pro- duce the imports have been light, excepting Oats. The demand for English and foreign Wheat, without being at all active, was confined to the best selected runs at previous rates. The Flour trade quiet at Mon- day's prices. Fine Bariey steady and unaltered in currencies. Oats not a free sale, on account of more foreign offering. Beans and Peas firm. Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, old white, 49s to 53s; ditto, new, 40s to 50s; ditto, old red, 49s to 51s; ditto, new, 40s to 49s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, 40s to 50s. Barley— Malting, 28a to 37s; Chevalier, 34s to 40s ; distl. ling, 28s. to 33a; grinding, 25s to 26s. Oats— English, feed, 19s to 22a; ditto, potato, 23s to 26s; Scotch feed, new, 20s to 23s; ditto, oid, - s to — s ; ditto, potato, 24s to 263 ; Irish feed, white, 16s to 23s; ditto, black, 16s to 21s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, new, 60s to 6Sa; ditto, old, — s to — s; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 6< ie to 68-; brown, 50s to 57s Beans— Mazagan, 29s to 31s; tick, 29a to 31s; harrow, 31s to 35a ; pigeon, 37s to 43s. Peas— White boilers, 36s to 38s ; maple, 38s to 40s; grey, 34s to 35s. Flomr— T « wn- made, per sacs, 380ib, 40s to 47a; ditto, country, 31s toSSs ; ditto, household, 3.5sto37s; Norfolk and Suffolk, 30a to 32s. FO& EIGM.— Wheat- Dant- zic, mixec1 qualitiea, 51s to 55a; ditto, extra fine, 57s to 62s; Konigs • berg, 50s to 54s: Rostock, 50a to 58s: ditto, fine, 54s to 55s ; American, white, 508 to 54a : ditto, red, 47s to 49s ; Pomeranian, & c, 49a to 52s; Silesian, red, 48s to 52a ; ditto, white, 50s to 53s; Danish and Holsteln, — a to — s; Russian, hard, 40s to 42s ; Petersburg and Riga, 41s to 49s. Barley— Grinding, 21a to 24a; distilling, 28s to 32s. Oats— Dutch, Polanu and brew, 17s to 23s ; feed, 15s to 20s; ditto, feed, — s to — s; Danish & Swedish, feed, I7s to 22s; St Petersburg, 20s to 23s, Russian, — s to — s. Beans— Freisland and Holstein, 33s to 36s : Konigsberg, 303 to 35s; Egyptian, 30s to 32s. Peas— Feeding, 35s to 38s; fine boilers. 36s to 38s. Indian Corn— White, 30s to 33s ; yellow 29s to 31s. Flour— French, per sack, 38a to 42a: Spanish 38s to 43a. American, per bar- METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.— The supply of Beasts at to- day's market was moderate, and the demand for all breeds were in heavy request at Monday's decline. The best Scots and crosses realise 4s 8d per 81b. Shei p— the show of which was by no means extensive— moved off slowly at late rates. Downs in the wool sold at 5s 8d per 81b. We have to report a steady inquiry for Lambs, at extreme rates, viz, 6s 4d to 7s 6d per Sib. The supply of Calves being on the increase, the Veal trade was heavy, at 2d per lb less money. Pigs and milch Cows very dull at late rates. Currencies as follow :— lieef— Inferior coarse Beasts, 3a 2d to 3a 4d; second quality, 3s 8<! to 3s lOd; prime large Oxen, 4a Od 4s 4d; prime Scots 4s 6d to 4a 8d, Sheep— Inferior coarse Sheep, 3s 4d to 3s lOd; second quality, 4a Od to 4a 6d; prime coarse woolled, 4a 8d to 5s 4d; prime South Down 5s 6' 1 to 5s 8J. Calvea— Large coarse Calves, 4s 2d to 4s 10d; prime small, 5a Od to 5a 4d. Pork— Large Hogs, 3a 6d to 4a 24; neat email porkers, 4s 4d to 4s 6d. Suckling Calves, 12s to 20B each; quarter old store Pigs, 20s to 29a ditto. Lamba, 6a 4< 1 to 7s bd. Head of Cattle on sale— Beasts 854, Cows 120, Sheep 6.200, Calves 250, Piga 296. Foreign— Beasts, 190. Sheep 1.100, Calvea 150. NEWGATE AKB LEADENHALL MARKETS.— These markets have been moderately supplied this week, and trade has been far from active, but prices on the average have been fairly supported. Currencies :— Inferior Beef, 2s 6d to 3a Od; middling, 3s 2.1 to 3s 4d ; prime larue ditto, 3a 6d to 3s 8d; prime small ditto, 3a lOd to 4s od. Infer Mutton 2s lOd to 3a 4d; mid. ditto, 3s 6d to 4a Od; prime ditto, 4s 2d to4s 4d ; Veal, 4a Od to 5s od. Large Pork, 3s 4d to 4a Od; small ditto, 4s 2d to 4s 6d. Lambs 6a od to 6a sd. BOROUGH HOP MARKET.— There has been a very moderate show of Hopa in the Borough this week. The demand has been mostly of a letail character, and full prices obtained for both Engiish and foreign. Mid and East Kent, per cwt, £ 310s to £ 10 0s Weald of Kent, £ 3 os to £ 7 0a : Sussex. £ 3 103 to £ 6 10s. HAY MARKETS, THC& SDAT.— These markets have been very fairly supplied this week, and crices exhibit no quotable variation. Following are the quotations— Sm'ithfield— Meadow Hav 40s to 80s, new — s to " — s, Clover 70s to 110s, new — a to - s. straw 27s to 30s. Cumberland— Me. idow Hay 40a to 80s, new— a to— s, Clover 70s to 110s, new— s to — a. Straw 27s to 30s. Whitechapel— Meadow Hay 40s to 80s, new — s to— s, Clover 70s to 110s, new — s to — s. Straw 27s to 30s. At per load of trusses. WOOL MARKET.— In anticipation of considerable quantities of Colo- nial Wool which are likely to be brought forward at the quarterly sales next month, coupled with the stagnation of the trade on the Continent, the market for English is kept in a dull state, with downward tendency, about 100,000 bales are anticipated to be brought forward. Prices :— At per pack of 2401b:— Fleeces— Southdown hoggets, £ 20 ng to £ 20 10a; ditto ( half- bred) ditto £ 20 0a to £ 21 0s; ditto Kent, 620 10s to £ 21 0s, ditto Southdown ewea and wethers £ 19 Oato £ 20 0s, ditto Leicester ditto £ 18 0a to £ 19 0s. Sorts— Clothing picklock £ 20 10s to £ 21 0s, ditto prime and picklock £ 19 10s to £ 20 0s, ditto choice £ 18 os to £ 19 0s, ditto superfine £ 17 « a to £ 17 lOd, ditto combing ( wether matching) £ 21 0a to £ 21 10s, picklock £ 18 10s to £ 19 0s, ditto common £ 15 10s to £ 16 10s, ditto hog matching £ 22 0s to £ 22 lOd, ditto picklock matening £ 18 10s to £ 19 fig. ditto superfine ditto £ 15 ins to £ 16 I'w LEATHER MARKET, TUESDAY.— At Leadenhall, tho business trans- acted during the past month has been limited, and prices continue firm. Crop hides 281b to 321b each, 1- ld to 13d per lb; 381b to 521b 14d to 19Jd; 581b to 621b, 17d to 2Jd; Bull hides, lid to 12d; vitrol butts, — d to — d ; English butts, 13 i to 32d; Foreign butts, 12d to 26d; Foreign hides, — d to — s; Dressing hides, 10d to 16d; ditto shaved, 12d to 15d; best sad- dler's hides, lod to 18d; English horse hides, lOd to 13£ d: German horse hides ditto, — d to — d; Spanish ditto, lOd to 16d. Calf skins ( if rounded, 2d to 4d per lb more), 201b to401b per dozen, 18d to 21d; 421b to 501b. i8d to 22d; 521b to 601b, 19d to 22d; 651b to 1001b, 18d to 21d, Seal akina large — a to — s; small, — s to — s. Kips, Sd to 22d; basils, 6d to 9Jd, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 19, 1863. 3 TO CORRESPONDENTS. Questions submitted for answers must have some distinctive features, « Constant Readers" and " Constant Subscribers" are so numerous that such signatures only produce confusion. Questions if not sent early on Friday morning cannot be answered till the following • week. Questions not answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. TURF. In order to save correspondents as well as ourselves much unneces- eary trouble, we beg to state that we can give no further informa- tion respecting scratchings than ,* s embraced In our weekly list of torses struck out of their en- - piemen ts." R. Janders— The match between The Flying Dutchman and Vol- tigeur was run on the 13th of May, 1851, at York. The. former carried 8st 8£ lb, and the latter 8st. It was for 1,000 sovs, the distance was two miles, and the match was won by the Dutch- man by a length. This will an- swer Garrett and several others. Henry Hill— 1: Tadmor ran third. 2: No. George White— Caller Ou. E D— Drewitt's stable. M. Muff— You lose. Charles Conquest— Cannot exactly say. Stradella— James Snowden. J B, Sunderland— You must pay the odds you first laid, at 4 to 1. Newcastle— Bill wins. They have not always carried the same ANSWERS. SHOOTING. H. 0. D. Skibbereen— The setter, if he can get a good supply of water while at work. CANINE. F. Brailsford— We were compelled to omit the report last week, owing to the great pressure on our space. Mastinus— We have received your letter on the subject of the Eng- lish mastiff, which shall have due attention next week. CARDS. WHIST.— Badger— The bets are all payable; it was as fair for one as another. Shorncliffe— Certainly. White Horae— They can call a new deal. P. Preston— C. and D. get the odd trick, or if they prefer It they can score three. S G 0 A - No. Henley- on- J. Hewitt— He is not thorough bred. Bides— You may safely trust them. Flyaway— Lord Falmouth. E J B— Once. Phil Wills— 1Thirty- three ran for the Derby in 1851. The largest field on record was that of last year, when there were thirty- four starters. K. S. Stewart, Dulwich- 1: What do you mean? Don't you know what a walk over is ? 2 : Your other question is simply ridicu- lous. Turf Hotel, Scarboro'— For a sub- scription handicap £ 50 plate on theThisrsday in the Newmarket Houghton week in 1845, when she ran third to Littlehampton. Jas. S. Wardrop— Not to our know ledge. Manchester— Of course he did not get a place, as he was disquali- fied. Ashton— Leontes won two races at Liverpool. Chichester— You win. J H— Asteroid. C. Fuller— Yes, King Tom. Asteroid— No. Brewster Evans— No. Alpha— The bet is off. Sweep— It depends upon circum- stances. W. Andrews— He rode Musjid. Snelgrove— You are fully entitled to the £ 30 if your money reached him in time. D A— S. Chifney rode Sailor in 1820. B. Smith- See " Ruff's Guide." Turf Tavern— Refer to our report last week. Nemo— How can you win if It is in dispute? E B— Musjid was the favourite. Leominster— He had no right to take the shoes off. W. Hunt— Cannot say. G H L— He would in some. George Mathews and Company- Mr Bowes, not Mr Bowles. D D— No. Stratford- on- Avon— No, he would not. The Maltster Arms— Horses are entered for the Derby when they are yearlings. J. Tremaine— Wells met with the accident whilst riding Summer- side for the Dee Stakes at Chester in 1859. J K— Write to the Clerk of the Course. Birkenhead— Bets go with the stakes. Done Brown— See notice at the head of this column. Winchester Pet— It was not timed. *** - A- great number of questions unavoidably stand over until next week. STEEPLE CHASING. X Y Z— The stewards were per- fectly justified In refusing to take the entry, according to racing law. G. H. Lamb— It depends entirely upon how the conditions are worded, and whether under such conditions you are entitled to a certificate. We should cer- tainly not consider that a horse having been out only teq days had, according to the spirit of the thing, been " regularly and fairly hunted." TROTTING G P— Yes, more than once. Lowie— No. HUNTING, *** We shall feel especially obliged to our correspondents if, in send- ing ns accounts of runs, tliey will write on one side of the paper only. COURSING. *„* Those correspondents who kindly furnish us with accounts of meetings, are earnestly re- quested to write on one side of the paper only. CRICKET. G. Parr and Surrey— Other letters were received, but both having had a tolerably good say, and space being very valuable, we thought it best to stop. AQUATICS. W E— Those who d « not row for money. J. Devonshire— It is stated in the articles to be for the Champion- ship. J D M V— The time at first given was little more than a guess from a distant steamer, and was afterwards corrected. Burgh— We never heard of it. J. Ellison— We cannot look on it in that light; but opinions differ. A B D— By Cambridge, in 21min T1'— About 5ft Sin. Arthur C— You shall be answered next week. Peeping Tom— Only once. CRIBBAGE.— Q H, Thames— Yea. W H— Certainlv not. W. F. Naylor— Yes. Manor House Inn— No to both questions. Johnny Reed— The last game is void. Nemo— Two. J. M. Littler— It was a misdeal if the cards were taken up, and S. loses two holes. Jas. Catling— Yes. LOO.— Prussia. Hoxton— Not un- less it be the ace, or only two G R— No. Club— There must be a new deal. ALL- FOURS.— T B G- The dealer wins. X Y— If out, there was no occasion to peg. BILLIARDS. Spot White— It cannot betaken up. W W, Bow- street— No. DRAUGHTS. Lowie— The bets are off in both cases. RAFFLE. C. Goodwin— You lose ; the spirit of such bets is that the throw will not be beaten. PEDESTRIANISM. T. Eaton— The referee's decision is final. W W D— We do not know. Stovell— It is fair if he does not impede him. A. Montgomery— They must run again. G. Hall- No. R W— Albison, in 4min 22Jaec. RING. Charles Vassier— The minimum is fixed at £ 200 ; a champion is bound to fight all comers for £ 200 a side, but there is nothing to prevent higher sums being fought for if both sides agree. Bun Loaf— They never fought. J. Pearce— We have no time to reckon. G. Rickets- About list 21b, height 5ft 101n. Mary Lynn— No, only eighteen. C. Cope— To the best of our belief he was, but we do not keep re- cords of these events; consult the advertisements in our ring column. B H— You must write and ask Brooks, of Birmingham; we do not know him. J. Henry— Mace about 5ft 9in, Goss half an Inch shorter. W. Lord— 1 and 2 : No. 3: May, 1885. T. Jones— Sept, 1845. George Johnson must write to Peter Millard if he really means business. T T— No. Omega— No. Ned— Each is about 6ft 1 jin. T. Shaw— We have no recollection of the challenge ; you should have repeated it. J. Bill— J. B. wins. B. Smith— 1: Yes. 2: 2s 7d. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. R M'D— Yes ; it was disallowed at Brighton. J. Bailey— 1: By ancient usage we believe. 2 : Duke of Cornwall. WC, Newport— 1814, £ 75,624,572; 1820, £ 54,678,282. Judex— You must get the distance measured; we do not know it. R B— Yes. A. S. Hock— Yes. J. Nelson— Solid. W G— We believe you may re- cover ; it is at any rate worth trying in the County Court; there ia no case on record. Frankwell— Yes ; he was Earl Tal- bot. D. Davis— The latter paper has the larger actual circulation, but " TheTimes" is certainly more largely read. Tynemouth— We do not under- stand your question, and, more- over, we do not give Instructien in arithmetic. S T- Yes. J. E. Gubbins— Try Messrs Bur- gess and Key, of Newgate- street. Waite— Just over 20,000. J. Chapman— Yes. W H C— He has a right. C. Cook— There is no law on the subject; they are only worn in general by officers' servants. Mr Nunn's match, from Leaming- ton to London, took place Jan 9, 1849. M R— We should say the latter, but we have no time to count; get " Dod's Parliamentary Com- panion." Archibald Brown— No. Wlndhill— Yes. W. Higgins— We have no such re- collection. Alpha and Omega— It did rain. F. Butler— They were first issued July 1, 1817 ; since that time no guineas have been coined. Aril's Httc in Hontion. LONDON, SUNDAY, APRIL 19. England, urge on his Government to follow the course which would certainly have been pursued by Cromwell. He might, by an act. of real public service, do something to redeem his errors at New Orleans. A CONSULAR JUDGE, THE PUBLIC, AND NEWS- PAPERS. The Levant Herald contains an announcement of such a stupid piece of official ill- will, that we feel we are by it carried back to the most blundering days of old Tory misrule. And it is perpe- trated, and its perpetration justified, by a minister who and whose party won great credit in former days by drawing public censure on an act much less objectionable. The tale is a very simple one. There is a consular court for English subjects at Constantinople. In that court are decided all legal matters— all suits of whatever sort in whichEnglishsubjectsthereareconcerned. It is not a court of Chancery, nor a court of Queen's Bench, nor a court of Com- mon Pleas, nor a court of Probate, nor a court of Admiralty, nor a court of Bankruptcy, but it ia all these in one— an " omnium ga- therum" of jurisdictions; and, of course, the description which Figaro gives of himself in Beaumarchais's admirable comedy applies to the legal functionary who presides in this tribunal. As in such a tribunal, everything relating to Englishmen's law- suits is heard and decided, every proceeding there is of interest to every Englishman in Constantinople. The Levant Herald is the English newspaper of that capital, and, as we all know, there are hundreds of Englishmen abroad who under- stand no language but their own. So, also, there are scores of others who would never think of looking anywhere but in an English newspaper for announcements of the decrees of English tribunals, and for official announcements of English bankruptcies, of executions by English creditors against English debtors, and for sales of English property under the authority of an English court. Nor ought an English court to require them to look elsewhere for these things. But it seems that the Levant Herald has offended the judge of the Consular Court, so the judge will not allow the official notifications of his tribunal, which must be published a newspaper, and which are binding on the rights of the various English residents, to be published in the English newspaper which exists in the place. The judge, in order to avenge himself on the editor, subjects to constant inconvenience, and, perhaps, to positive injustice and wrong, Englishmen who are engaged in legal proceedings before his court, or may be affected by the notification of those proceedings. Anything more absurd cannot be imagined. We have often heard of robbing Peter to pay Paul— this is ill- treating Simon to pacify Peter for being so robbed. Into the merits of the quarrel between Editor and Judge we enter not— we know nothing of them, and may therefore assume both parties to be in the right, or in the wrong, or neither; so far as the public are concerned it is the same thing. With what we have to say the merits or demerits of the quarrel have nothing to do. We are asserting the rights of the English residents; we are requiring justice to them inde- pendently of both judge and editor. The English residents are entitled to have the best, and easiest, and most accessible informa- tion on everything which concerns their rights and interests, and as their rights in every sortof way, commercial and social, maybe affected, perhaps absolutely and unanswerably bound, by pro ceedings in this consular court, they are entitled to have the very best, and easiest, and cheapest means of information on such proceedings afforded to them. It is their right to have this in- formation so given— it ts the. duty of the judge so to give it— it is a breach of the duty of the judge to withhold it. Nor less is it a breach of the duty of the Minister of State under whose control the Judge is to sanction him in a course so vain, so foolish, and so unjust, as, on account of any personal offence from an editor, to withhold proper information from the readers of that editor's journal. This is a matter which concerns the public, not the two men, and private annoyance has nothing to do with it. It is not because the advertisements of adjudications and of official sales will, by their publication in the paper, give the editor a profit, and that the withholding of such a publication will prevent him obtain- ing that profit, that all the English who cannot read French, or Turkish, or Greek, must take in and get translations of the news- papers in those languages in order to be notified of their private rights or liabilities; or that a bankrupt's or insolvent's estate, or person compelled to sell a property, must go to the expense and trouble of publishing advertisements in handbills, when all the notice to be given could be better, and much mo- e cheaply, given by a publication in the English newspaper. In this matter the interest of the whole public is sacrificed to the anger or folly of one official. This is not a proceeding in accordance with English habits, or with the principles of justice, and it must be recalled. We regret to say that ministerial folly has placed an obstacle in the way to this just result. Letters of complaint from the English residents at Constantinople, on various subjects, of which this is one, have been addressed to Lord Russell, and, on this particular point, instead of looking at the great question of the public in- terest, Lord Russell has looked only at the miserably little ques- tion of the feelings of the judge. In his official remarks he thus announces and describes the complaint made to him:— " 8. They complain further, that the Levant Herald, which is published at Constantinople, has been deprived by Sir E. Hornby of the advertisements of the Supreme Consular Court, on the alleged ground of falsely reporting atrial." This mode of stating the case is not fair. The noble lord must know that the English re- sidents at Constantinople, however loosely they may have expressed themselves, do notcomplain of the paper being deprived of advertise- ments; what they complain of is, that the official notifications of the court which aff'ecttheir interests, and which they would best become acquainted with by being advertised in the Levant Hera'd, are not so advertised. They complain not of a disregard of the editor's interests, but of their own. And it is not because the editor's interests and their own happen in this case to be identical that therefore they are to be injured, in order that he may be made to suffer. If Lord Russell says that his statement is literally cor- rect, and that the complaint addressed to him ( which we have not seen, for he has not published it, and we take the whole matter from his own official memorandum) really complains of the Levant Herald being deprived of the advertisements, the answer obviously is that the complainants have indifferently expressed their complaint in words, but that no one could reasonably enter- tain a doubt of their meaning. They meant to say, " By your not sending such advertisements to the English paper, which is univer- sally read here, we are left without proper notification of what it may most deeply concern us to know." They are complainants on their own account, not on account of the paper. Now see what is the answer to this:— " 8. Lord Russell observes that no attempt is made to contest the sufficiency of the ground on which Sir E. Hornby is alleged to have deprived the Levant Herald of the advertisements in the Consular Court." Was there ever anything more evasive ard more puerile? The complainants do not go into that question. They have nothing to do with it. If the editor has given a false report of a judgment, they are not the less entitled to see the official announcements which may affect their interests. The blunder of the judge is that by an utter disregard of that legal accuracy of reasoning which is the first qualification for the judi- cial bench, he punishes the innocent for the guilty, and visits the offence of a reporter upon those who are looking to the official advertisements as to matters which pertain to their own interest. We need not farther pursue this exposure of judicial folly and ministerial injustice. We will merely recal to the mind of Lord Itussell that when he was a " rising statesman," an old Tory Go- vernment refused to send its advertisements for contracts and other matters of that sort to a great Whig journal accused of " in- juriously attacking the Government." There the case was not half so bad as here, for an offer of contract is not like a judicial order; and the Whig journal was not the only one whose language was read and understood by a large majority of the people of London. That peculiarity does exist in the case of the Levant Herald. But the foolish resolution was no sooner made public than it was obliged to be cancelled— and in like manner this worse than foolish proceeding must be revoked. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. There is absolutely no political news from France this week, but the sporting intelligence is great. SPAIN. The Minister of Finance has requested authority to collect the taxes from the 1st of July in next year, and declared that if not granted the Government would withdraw the bills for reforms in the Customs tariff presented by the late Government! PRUSSIA- The Court has received with external politeness and real con- tempt the notes of France and England on the subject, of the secret treaty with the Czar, underjwhich the Prussian forces are now in reality taking part in the war against Poland. The King and his Ministers are actually so foolish as to look on a war between Russia and Prussia on the one side, and England, France, and Austria on the other, as certain, and are said to be preparing for it. The Prussian people would soon put an end to such a war, and sweep King and Ministers to where tiiey ought to be swept. POLAND. The course of the Russian troops is marked by murder and in- cendiarism. The Austrian Government has arrested in Cracow the editor of the Czas. Many engagements have taken place, and the success seems in most cases to have been with the Poles. General Berg has been appointed by the Czar the military go- vernor of Warsaw. General Berg was Paskiewisch's aide- de- camp during the revolution of 1831, and has the reputation of being one of the most advanced pupils of the school of the late Emperor Nicholas. His proclamation runs thus :—" Workmen and labourers! Your masters, after bringing about the destruction of your ancestors, have appropriated their lands, and regard you in the light of beasts of burden, destined to nothing eise but to slave for them. But seeing that you are willing to defend your rights, we have concerted a plan by which you can exterminate your oppressors. It is this, that you shall burn their chateaux to the ground and divide their lands among you, and, for the masters, you have only to cut their throats, which is just what they deserve. Then, at last the Emperor will be wor- ried no more, and with authority firmly established, all classes will enjoy a common happiness." It is said that the workmen are not earnest in answering this appeal. The Czar has issued what he calls an amnesty to all Poles in the kingdom who shall lay down their arms and return to their al- legiance by the 13th of May. The same term for laying down their arms and giving in their submission is also fixed for the in- surgents in the Western Polish provinces. The only exceptions are with regard to ordinary crimes, and to such offences as have been committed by the army. The amnesty farther announces that the institutions granted to the Polish people shall be main- tained, and after practical experience shall be developed accord- ing to the necessities of the age and the country. It cannot be wondered at that the Poles do not trust this gracious document, and that all foreign nations condemn it as at. once impudent to the Courts which have addressed representations to him, and evasive towards the Poles. The Revolutionary Government has declared that the insurgents will not lay down their arms until they have obtained the independence of Poland. They forbid the inhabit- ants to pay taxes to the Russian Government, and order the Poles in the Russian army to come over to the insurgent ranks. In War saw the police have resorted to many petty means of subduing the spirit of the people ; they have orders to arrest all persons who do not salute the Grand Duke and his representative, General Berg, when they pass through the streets, as well as those persons who have in any way assisted the active participators in the rebel- lion. If this course should be pursued, there will be scarcely one person in a hundred in Warsaw not liable to be seized. EGYPT, The Sultan has conferred the rank of high officer of one of the Turkish orders upon the chiefs of the Jewish, Greek, Armenian, Coptic, and Catholic persuasions. Mis Majesty also observed in a letter written upon the occasion that he made no distinctions upon the score of religious belief. It is asserted that the Sultan still regards himself as the guest of the Viceroy, and has abstained from any act tending to display authority. AMERICA. There are sueh contradictory accounts of the attack on Port Hudson, that no one knows with certainty whether Commodore Farragut has got one or more than one vessel past the batteries; and if so, whether they are safe and triumphant, or only isolated by an unsustained success, and therefore likely to be captured. General Banks's movement in support of the Commodore has been proclaimed a success, but proclaimed in such terms as lead all unbiassed people to think it a failure. The only certain things are that General Butler has savagely abused the English, attributing to them all the doings of the Alabama, and that Com- modore Wilkes has taken other unarmed merchantmen, but has not taken, nor, as far as information goe?, attempted to take the Alabama. In the vulgar phrase of the day, President Lincoln " has not yet taken action on the Letter of Marque law," which means in English that he has not acted on the powers given him by that law. MEXICO. The French, with three months' provisions, have advanced within eight miles of Puebla. Some skirmishing has occurred. The French have captured Bamons. Private advices state that the Mexicans at Puebla numbered 18,000, under Ortega; 4,000 more, under Comonfort and Carvajal, are between Puebla and the capital. At the capital Juarez had no force of importance, and on the fall of Puebla would take refuge in the state of Moulla. Gen Forey, with 12,000 men, was advancing by way of Orizaba; and General Bazaine, with 11,000 men, by way of Jalapa. GREECE. The Greeks have sent a deputation ( consisting of MM Canaris, Zaimis, and Grivas) to Copenhagen to offer the Crown of Greece to Prince William of Denmark. The National Assembly has ap- pointed a new Ministry, composed as follows:— President, M Koriaku ; Foreign Affairs, M Delyani; War, M Botzaris; Marine, M Buduris ; Justice, M Paleologos ; Finance, M Kumundurus ; Interior, Petmetzas ; Public Instruction, M Kalophronos. The National Assembly has voted an address of thanks to England for the proposed annexation of the Ionian Islands to Greece. THE BUDGET. It is all very pretty to congratulate a Chancellor of the Exchequer on the skill with which he has manipulated the figures in his budget, but it is much more satisfactory for the taxpayers to be able to congratulate themselves on the results of his manipulation. They can do so now. The marvellous elasticity of the public revenue has shown itself in the past year. In spite of a partial failure of crops in Ireland, and of a general failure of work in the cotton manufacturing districts, the revenue has exceeded expecta- tion, and there is a surplus. It can easily be understood that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will be pressed by all sorts of " interests'' to make them the special objects of his grace and favour, and, understanding this, we are ready to say that he has made a good selection of the instances in which total or partial remission of taxation is to be granted. Let us sincerely congra- tulate him in the first place on having had the courage to make a practical avowal of a previous error. He has done this by removing the commercial stamps imposed two years ago on certain matters then first subjected to taxation. We objected to the imposition at the time, as one certain to create much more vexation and delay in business than would be at all compensated for by the amount received by the Treasury. He now admits that to be the fact, and those troublesome imposts are at an end. The reduction of the duty on tea will be a great benefit, and the equalisation of the duty nn coffee and chicory will remove some of the temptations to adulterate the coffee. Everyone who has to pay Inceme- tax will be rejoiced to find that two- pence in the pound have been removed, although the injustice of taxing income from labour and income from property alike is not obviated. The diminution of the amount payable on incomes under £ 200 is also proper; and, on the whole, we are very glad to be able to express our contentment at being so much better off than previous budgets and existing circumstances had led us to expect. THE ALABAMA. Our readers know well enough that we are no violent partisans of the South, but we are compelled to say that the conduct of the North in this matter of the Alabama is most discreditable. Let us add that it is most foolish too. There is nothing that would please the South better than forcing England into a war with the North. It has tried to cajole England into that course ; it has tried to put England into a situation in which war with the North must be the consequence. England's good faith and reso- lute neutrality have frustrated both cajolery and trick, and now comes a rabid Northern general, who, because he has been cen- sured by English newspapers for his violent conduct at New Orleans, hopes to make his country work out his revenge by going to war with England. He does not care how he injures hi& country, or how he advances the interests of the South, provided only that he can have his personal revenge by inflicting pain and loss on England. The case of the Alabama may be summed up in a few words. The Southern agents were very clever and very quick, and they outwitted and outmarched the slow red tapeism of England. This is deeply to be regretted, but it does not compromise England's Government, for nothing was done in England but what appeared to be within the very rule of law which all jurists, North American jurists in particular, had declared might lawfully be done in a neutral state. Well, then, the Alabama by trickery here, and by downright lying and fraud at Madeira, gets thoroughly prepared, and roams the seas with the piratical scheme of seizing i cial line as Stump Orator ; and he is vocally and terpsichore £, private merchant ships, and burning them to the water's edge, i supported by Eugene and Duley, two able coadjutors. The Vih-. When the Alabama left England it was a mere pleasure vessel— "" —> « T„„ S^ jivhen it left Madeira it was a well- equipped ship of war. Why does not the Northern Government send a commander with express orders to seek out and capture the Alabama ? It does not. The commander of a Northern vessel well manned and armed does not seek, and fight, and capture the Alabama, but imitates it, with one exception however; he does not burn the merchant vessels, he makes prizes of them, by which he will get very rich, and at the same time avoid what Hudibras describes as— " Tolls and pains. And dangerous beating out of brains." Now if the desire really was, as it ought to be, the protection of Northern commerce, this imitator of the Alabama would be ordered to be her destroyer. But, no ; it is thought better to pre- tend to have a grievance— for it is all pretence— against a friendly country, than to order a man to fight who only wants to get rich. This is not the way to conduct to success a great war, or to deserve to be at the head of a great people. As the Northern Americans are great admirers of Cromwell, they ought to be well aware that in any war with a foreign power he would not have contented himself with idly misinterpreting any well- known law, nor have al- lowed any of his war ships to be winning riches at the expense of the private merchants of the- enemy, while private English merchants had their property destroyed all over the world, but would have sent his war ships in search of those who were wasting English property; and all the world believes he would not have sent them in vain. Let General Butler, instead of senselessly abasing DEATH OF THE COUNTESS DOWAGER or VERULAM.— We an- nounce the death of the above lady, which took place at an early hour on Thursday morning at her residence in Grosvenor- square, after a short illness. Her ladyship was born in 1783, and was only daughter of the first Earl of Liverpool by his second wife, daughter of Sir Cecil Bisshopp. Her ladyship married in 1807 the first Earl of Verulam, who died in 1845. She leaves issue the present Earl of Verulam, the Hon Robert Grimston, the Countess of Craven, the Countess of Clarendon, the Countess of Caledon, and the Vis- countess Folkestone. LORD RANELAGH AND THE VOLUNTEERS.— At Westminster, on Tuesday, ViscountRanelagh applied for summonses for libel against Charles Pignett, of 26, Queen- street, Brompton, and Hainton Meyrick, of Queen- street, Chelsea. From the statement of Mr Poland, who appeared for the complainant, it appeared that gar bled extracts from the evidence given by Lord Ranelagh before the Royal Commissioners appointed to inquire into the condition of the volunteers had been printed on handbills. These hand- bills had been industriously circulated at the head quarters of the corps commanded by Lord Ranelagh, and were calculated to injure him in the estimation of his men. He had, in fact, been hooted on Easter Monday. The defendants were alleged te have issued the handbills complained of. After some deliberation the summonses were granted. THE SUFFOLK MURDER.— On Tuesday morning the extreme penalty of the law was carried into effect at the Suffolk County Gaol, at Ipswich, in the case of John Ducker, convicted at the late assizes of the murder of Ebenezer Tye, a police constable, at Halesworth, on the 24th of November last. The constable, it will be remembered, had been watching the prisoner, who was sup- posed to be guilty of stealing straw from the farmer by whom he was employed; but on the morning after the night in question he was missed from his beat, and on a search being made his body was found in the river with numerous marks of violence on it. Various circumstances led to the certain conclusion that Ducker was the murderer. The prisoner made no confession. ANOTHER " SENSATION" ACCIDENT.— Last week, during the performance of a burlesque on The Peep o' Day, at the New Adelphi Theatre, Liverpool, an actress named Miss Elton, who represented the character of Ann Kavanagh, fell from an artificial eminence on to the stage and fractured both her legs. The poor girl is at present in a dangerous state, and if she recovers will be for ever incapacitated for following her profession.— Globe. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths registered in the week end- ing April 11 were 1,610, being no less than 286 above the average. The mortality has been above the average continuously during the last five weeks. The deaths caused by phthisis in the week were 182, the corrected average being 178. The deaths from other pul- monary complaints, including chiefly bronchitis and pneumonia, were 326 against an average of 263. Among zymotic diseases, small- pox, measles, and scarlatina were fatal in numerous cases. The deaths from measles rose to 69; those from scarlatina to 86; while deaths from small- pox, which were not more than 25 in the third week of February, have since that time continued to rise till the number returned last week was 68. The births in the week were 1,131 boys, and 1,049 girls, total 2,180. SUICIDE OF A CLERGYMAN — The Rev Samuel Mason, LL. D., of Dublin, has just committed suicide by drowning in the Irish Channel. It appears Dr Mason had not been well, and he went across to Holyhead on Tuesday for change of air. When the Ulster mail steamer, in which he went and returned, had come within two miles of the Kish Light- ship, at half- past six in the morning, he was seen sitting on the stern of the steamer, from which he plunged into the sea. A seaman named Daly instantly jumped in after him, there was a cry of " a man overboard!" the steamer was stopped as soon as possible, but before help could reach him he had sunk to rise no more, Dr Mason had been for many years sub- treasurer to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. No cause has been assigned for this deliberate act of self- destruction. THE OXFORD.— The two French clowns, Arthur and Bertrand, from the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, whose navel and surprising gymnastic feats lent so much eclat to the last Adelphi burlesque, appeared for the first time at The Oxford on Easter Monday, They gave some rich samples of their myriad tricks, and con- vulsed the audience by their eccentricities. We believe these artists to be the best sample our mercurial neighbours can send us. At all events, they seem to have attained a degree of perfec- tion which it would be difficult to conceive excelled. CANTERBURY HALL.— This patriarch of the music halls, which adds to its musical attractions a picture gallery of conspicuous merit, derived a goodly share of patronage on Easter Monday. The entertainments were varied with the customary admixture of high class music and the more appetising element of the comic role. Unsworth, as at The Oxford, continues supreme in his spe- cial line as Stump Orator ;_ and he is vocally and terpsichoreally spe- ciality on Easter Monday was the appearance of " Les Freres Athos," four acrobats from France, of surprising resources in their peculiar department. They exhibit a wonderful development of muscle, and excel in some very difficult feats of posturing. The operatic selections, under Mr Jonghman's baton, continue to be very attractive, Miss Russell singing the principal music with her accustomed force and finish, and occasionally exciting a furore by the fervour of her vocalisation. EXECUTION AT HEREFORD.— William Hope, a ticket- of- leave man, who had been convicted at the late assizes of the violation and murder of a poor girl named Mary Corbett, was executed on Wednesday in front of the gaol. He acknowleged the justice of his sentence. EXECUTION AT SHREWSBURY.— Edward Cooper, who murdered his own son, aged eight years, by strangulation, and who was convicted at the late Shrewsbury Assizes, suffered death on Satur- day, April 11, at Shrewsbury. He acknowledged the justice of his sentence. THE 8T GILES'S MURDER.— NO clue has yet been obtained as to the murderer of the unfortunate girl Emma Jackson, who, it may be remembered, was found dead with her throat cut on Thursday week, in a brothel, at No. 4, George- street, St Giles's. A reward has been offered, but hitherto it has had no effect. The Gazette of Tuesday, the 7th instant, announces that Major Chester, who succeeds to the property and estates of the late A. B. St Leger, Esq, has assumed the arms and surname of St Leger exclusively. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. THE LEANDER.— This splendid frigate of 2,760tons and 400- horse power was commissioned by Capt T. Harvey, late of the Colossus, on Wednesday, for service on the Pacific station. The Leander was formerly one of the fastest 50- gun sailing frigates in the ser vice, and about three years since was cut asunder, lengthened 30 feet amidships, and converted into a screw steamer. She is now one of the smartest frigates of her class in the British navy. The armament of the Leander has been reduced to 35 guns, like that of the Euryalus, flag- ship of Rear- Admiral A. L. Kuper, C. B., Commander- in- Chief in the East Indies. The Leander has been fitted with additional cabins to accommodate a commodore and his staff. She will probably relieve the Topaze, 39, 690- horse power, bearing the flag of Commodore the Hon. J. W. 8. Spencer, senior officer on the southern division of the Pacific station. THE RETIREMENT OF CAPTAIN ROBERTSON, OF THE 4TH DRAGOON GUARDS.— Reports are current, on good authority, re- lative to the sale of his commission by Captain Robertson, which require explanation. If these are to be relied on, Captain Robert- son has been treated with unusual harshness. He had requested, we are told, and obtained leave of absence from his duty until the 5th of the present month. He had all but effected an ex- change into an infantry regiment at the Cape, anxious to pay off the liabilities which oppress him with the sum he would thus receive as the difference in the value of the commissions. Un- fortunately, while just about to complete the exchange he was arrested for debt and placed in Kilmainham prison. Then it is stated that the authorities of his regiment waited upon him in the prison, announced that his leave of absence had been cancelled, and told him that he should " either join or sell." Under this pressure Captain Robertson had no alternative, He " sent in his papers," sold his commission, and is no longer an officer in Her " s service. ENGLISH COMMERCE AND FEDERAL PERSECUTION.— On Thursday a deputation of shippers and merchants interested in the Mexican trade, together with the owner, sliipbroker, and un- derwriter interested in the steamships Peterhoff and Sea Queen, waited on Earl Russell. They were introduced by Mr Crawford, member for London, and the importance of the interview was considerably enhanced by the fact of an announcement being made during its progress which is likely to produce a singular impression, to the effect that while the United States' Government have been seizing our vessels bound to Matamoras without a single article of contraband on board, Mr Adams, their Minister at this Court, has been giving special license for a ship to proceed from England to Matamoras, free from interference by American cruisers, to carry supplies ( which are stated to consist of arms and ammunition) for the service of the Mexicans in their war against France. On behalf of the deputation, Mr Crawford first called attention to the position of the captain, officers, and super- cargoes of the Peterhoff, now in New York, who are stated by the latest advices to have been detained on board and not allowed to communicate with either the agents of the owners and mer- chants or with the British Consul. Allusion was then made to the interference of the American cruisers with our Mexican trade, and it was mentioned that a brisk and continuous trade is carried on between the United States and Mexico, and that ships are daily advertised to sail from New York to Matamoras ; so that the effect of tolerating the proceedings of the cruisers would be to enable the Americans to establish a monopoly. As Matamoras is not blockaded, the only pretext of the Federals for seizing cargoes bound to that port consists in the suspicion that they may be intended to be diverted to Confederate purposes; yet it thus appears that the United States' Government are eager to step out of their way to give official sanction and encourage- ment to the shipment of stores from a foreign country for direct use against France, which they profess to regard not merely as a friendly but almost as a protecting nation. Mr Crawford con- tinued by stating that the immediate object the deputation had in view was to elicit from Her Majesty's Government some assur- ances of protection for the steamship Sea Queen, now detained by the owners at Falmouth awaiting a decision. He explained that this vessel has received on board Her Majesty's mails, the owner being bound by the Mercantile Marine Act to carry them, under a penalty ; but that as the seals in the mail of the Adela were broken and the letters read, and as it had been stated by the judge in that case that a similar course would be adopted in any future vessels captured, it followed that it was not only pos- sible but probable that the Federal agents here would send through the Post Office fictitious letters with the view of com- promising the ship. Messrs Pile, Spence, and Co, the owners, would be incurring a risk which they did not conceive they should be subjected to, and against which they thought they were entitled to some protection from Her Majesty's Government. Mr G. P. Harding, on behalf of the shippers, observed that while their goods were on board, and their engagements binding, the vessel was detained, the owners refusing to all « w her to proceed, and alleging that they cannot be compelled to send their vessel on a voyage for which they have not the protection of the law; that all interested are desirous of fulfilling legal formalities, but that, notwithstanding their readiness to prove the legitimate nature of the voyage, the vessel is still subject to seizure. If a suggestion might be ventured, the only practical one he could offer would be for the Government to send a mail agent in the ship, who would represent an official guarantee that she was bound to the port for which she was cleared. As the only pretence given for seizure was a suspicion that she would run the blockade, it was con- sidered that this might be a satisfactory solution of the difficulty, and the owners and the merchants would be content to send the vessel on such conditions, bearing all the expenses consequent on the arrangement. His lordship said he would consider the pro- priety of acting on this suggestion. ROBBING AN ACTRESS.— At Clerkenwell, on Tuesday, Elizabeth Tann, a young woman about 18 years of age, was charged, on her own confession, with stealing a jewel case containing gold brace- lets, ear- rings, diamond rings, necklaces, and money, of the value of £ 1,000, the property of Miss Fanny Josephs, an actress, and Ellen Welch and James Horregan were charged with re- ceiving and putting away the above property, well knowing it to be stolen. Miss Fanny Josephs, on being sworn, said that she was an actress, and lived at No. 2, King Edward- street, Islington. Up to the 20th of last month the prisoner, Tann, was a servant in that house. On that afternoon, about three o'clock, witness left on her dressing- table, in her bedroom, a jewel- case containing bracelets, diamond rings, ear- rings, and other articles, worth £ 1,000, besides a sum of money in gold. On her return home, at twelve o'clock, and when she entered her bedroom, she missed the jewel- case and property, and was informed that the prisoner Tann, had ab- sconded that night. She instantly gave information to the police, and a set of the ear- rings were traced to a pawnbroker's in the district of this court. Other evidence having been given, and the confession of Elizabeth Tann read to the magistrate, the prisoners were remanded. 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TUESDAY.- THE AUGMENTATION OF BENEFICES.— Lord ST LEONARDS moved that the Lord Chancellor's bill on this subject be referred to a select committee.— The LORD CHANCELLOR, having premised that the discussion which had taken place would be of advantage to the end he had in view in bringing forward this bill, stated that he had not the least intention to interfere with the action of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, but that he had taken every means to ascertain whether the provisions of the bill agreed with the rules of the commissioners.— After a short conversation between Lord DERBY and the LORD CHANCELLOR, the select committee was appointed. THURSDAY.— THE MUTINY and MARINE MUTINY BILLS were passed. GREECE.— Lord MALMESBURY, in asking what is the state of the negotiations respecting the Crown of Greece and the cession of the island and fortress of Corfu to that country, expressed his concurrence in the course adopted by the Government in declining the Throne of Greece for Prince Alfred, but censured them for putting him forward as a dummy from mere political motives, and keeping the Greeks in a state of uncertainty by such conduct. He wished to know whether it were true that Her Majesty's Go vernment, without waiting for the confirmation of their wishes by the Court of Denmark, had authorised the Greeks to proclaim Prince William King of Greece. Passing to the question of the cession of the Ionian Islands, he repudiated the notion that we only required one harbour in the Mediterranean, and asked whe- ther it were true that it was the intention of the Government to cede the important harbour and fortress of Corfu. We could not make a worse present to the Greeks than the Ionian Islands, for if we gave Greece the great fortress of Corfu we should entail large expenses on that country, by causing her to assume the po- sition of a military power.— Lord RUSSELL vindicated the con- duct of the Greek people since the revolution from the attacks of Lord Malmesbury. He entered in detail into the negotia- tions which had taken place between the three powers with regard to the vacant throne, and the refusal by Her Majesty's Government of the Crown of Greece for Prince Alfred. He proceeded to argue that the Ionian Islands were confided to us as a trust, through the influence of Count Capo D'Istrias, in order that we might foster free institutions and preserve a Greek nationality in them. Since that time Greece had become a nation, and the desire of the islanders was to form part of that nationality. It would be contrary to the policy of the British Government if the islands wished to sever their connection with us to prevent them doing so, after the consent of the other powers to the treaty to that step.— Lord DERBY said that Lord Russell had with con- siderable ingenuity avoided answering the questions put by Lord Malmesbury. In his opinion Her Majesty's Government had from first to last played fast and loose with the Greeks, and he could not understand the notion of Lord Russell that keeping the people of Greece in a state of uncertainty for several weeks in re gard to the candidature of Prince Alfred was calculated to keep a nation in the throes of revolution united.— Lord GRANVILLE de- nied that Lord Russell had ever held out hopes to the Greeks that Prince Alfred would accept the Greek Throne, and, in an able speech, vindicated the speech of Lord Russell from the attacks of Lord Derby. He showed that it would be hardly possible to cede all the Ionian Islands except Corfu. The retention of so strong a for- tress, after foregoing the protectorate of the other islands, would be strongly opposed by the parties to the Treaty of 1815.— After a few words from Lord MALMESBURY in reply, the subject dropped. METROPOLITAN RAILWAYS.— On the motion of Lord GRANVILLE, a select committee was appointed to inquire which of tUe various bills before Parliament for the construction of lines of railway within the limits of the metropolis can be proceeded with in the present session, without the risk of interfering with the future adoption of a comprehensive plan of metropolitan rail- way communication. HOUSE OF COMMONS. MONDAY.— The house re- assembled after the holidays, but no business of importance was transacted. TUESDAY- SIR G. C. LEWIS.- The house was about to proceed to business when Mr WALPOLE rose, and, after paying a high tribute to the late Sir G. C. Lewis, moved that the house should adjourn, as a mark of respect to the memory of his late friend.— Lord PALMERSTON, who seemed much moved, seconded the motion, which was at once agreed to. WEDNESDAY.- THE BURIALS BILL.— Sir M. PETO re- introduced his Burials Bill of last year. He explained the nature of the grievance which it was intended to remedy, and replied to anticipated objections, disclaiming any design hostile to the Es- tablished Church, his only object being, he said, to promote Christian unity.— L rd R. CECIL moved to defer the second read- ing for six months. He observed that the grievance was confined to one sect of Dissenters— the Baptists— whose children, by a rigorous interpretation of the rubric, might be considered as falling within the rule of exclusion; and he, contended that, while the grievance was small, the remedy was large, and that the proposed alteration of the law would produce more evils than it would remedy. There was, he said, unconsecrated ground in numerous cemeteries, and he pointed out other limitations of the area of the grievance, dwelling upon the objections to which the measure was open, and upon the evil consequences which would, in his opinion, result from its adoption.— After some discussion, in the course of which the second reading was supported by the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER and Sir G. GREY, and opposed by Mr DISRAELI, the house divided, and the amendment was carried by 221 to 96 ; so the bill is lost. The house soon afterwards adjourned. THURSDAY.— THE BUDGET.- The CHANCELLOR of the Ex CHEQUER brought forward his financial plan. After adverting to- the condition of the manufacturing districts in Lancashire, and to the distress in Ireland, the operation of which special causeB, he observed, deprived the revenue of the country of a very large sum, he proceeded to compare the estimated amount of the ex- penditure of the last year with the actual amount, showing a diminution of £ 59,302— and the estimated revenue with the actual produce— showing an excess of £ 583,000. In comparing the gene- ral revenue of last year with that of the year immediately pre- ceding it, he pointed out the disturbing effects of the miscellaneous receipts, consisting of items whioh were scarcely revenue at all, depending upon fiscal arrangements, and which should, he said, be deducted from the statement of revenue. Making these de- ductions, the real relative revenue in the last two years would be £ 66,985,000 in 1861- 2, and 67,790,000 in 1862- 3, showing an increase of £ 805,000 in the latteryear. He then stated the estimated amount of expenditure and revenue for the current year. The estimated charge ( subject to further adjustments) was as follows:— Interest on debt, £ 26,330,000; Consolidated Fund, £ 1,940,000; army, £ 15,060,000; navy, £ 10,736,000; revenue charges, £ 4,721,000 ; mis- cellaneous, £ 8,962,000— total, £ 67,749,000. The estimated revenue was £ 71,490,000. ^ he difference between these estimates was a surplus of revenue over the charges of £ 3,741,000. Before stating the mode in which it was proposed to deal with this surplus, he specified certain additions to the revenue. He proposed to equalize the duty on chicory and coffee, and to place upon an equal footing certain taxes upon licences, removing anomalies therein, and the withdrawal of an exemption under the Income- tax Acts of corporate trust property and charitable endow- ments. These additional taxes would amount to £ 133,000 a year, raising the estimated surplus to £ 3,874,000. He then stated the manner in which it was proposed to apply this amount in the re mission of taxation. He proposed, he said, to repeal the petty charges upon mercantile transactions, including the stamp upon bills of lading. With respect to the minor incomes now liable to income- tax, the limit at which the full tax should attach had been fixed by Mr Pitt at £ 200 a year. Since then the limit had been carried down to £ 150 and to £ 100. The Government pro- posed to meet the claims of equitable justice by retaining the limit of £ 100 as the taxable point, reducing the rate of the tax at the several stages of £ 100, £ 125, £ 150, and £ 175. With regard to the tea and sugar duties, it appeared to the Government, he said, that whatever they did they ought not to divide the reduction into two parts; it therefore became a question between tea and sugar. He compared the arguments for and against the claims of each, observing that the question of the sugar duties was one of great complexit , and that the most important argument in favour of tea was that the present duty was more than 100 per eent on the value of the article, whereas the duty on sugar was only half the value. Moreover, by reducing the duty on tea, a more considerable reduction would be made in the price to the consumer than by a similar operation upon sugar. The proposal of the Government was, therefore, to reduce the duty on tea to Is the pound, and that the reduction shall take effect imme- diately after the resolution had been adopted by the house. It was proposed to continue the sugar duties only till next year. The result of these remissions, and of a reduction of 2d in the pound in the general rate of the income- tax, would be a loss of revenue to the following amount:— The small charges £ 143,000, minor income- tax £ 300,000, tea duty £ 1,300,000, the general rate of income- tax £ 1,600,000— total,£ 3,343,000. The surplus of revenue being £ 3,874,000, and the loss by remission of taxation £ 3,343,000, there still remained a surplus of £ 531,000, which the Government did not propose to part with, and he appealed to the committees to support them in retaining this amount in their hands. Mr Gladstone, in conclusion, took a comprehensive view of the effects of our recent fiscal measures upon the trade of the country, point- ing to and dwelling with great satisfaction upon the result of our new commercial relations with France, which had more than made up for the falling off in our trade with the United States of America. He moved certain resolutions t ® give effect to the pro- posed changes.— The statement underwent a series of desultory criticisms, Sir H. WILLOWGHBY calling attention to the enormous growth of the expenditure, and observing that even the reduced prospective expenditure of £ 67,749,000 was an amount properly belonging to a period of war.— The resolutions were ultimately agreed to, and ordered to be reported. COURSING. COURSING FIXTURES FOR 1863. APRIL. COUNTY. JUDGE. MEETING. PLACE. Limerick Club ( Knock- rue Open) Ireland MrR. Westro » p.. 22, 23 OCTOBER. Ancaster Lincolnshire .... Mr E. Spaftord .. 5 County Louth Club Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 7, 8 Market Weightn.( Open) Yorkshire 7& fol. days Brampton Cumberland 15,16 Wiltshire Champion ( Amesbury) Wilts Mr Warwick .. .. l9& fol. days First South Lancashire ( Southport) Lancashire Mr J. Hay 20& fol. days BaldoekClub Herts Mr Warwick .... 28, 29 NOVEMBER. Cardington Club Bedfordshire,... Mr Warwick .... 3 Mablethorpe Lincolnshire .... Mr E. Spafford.. 5 Cirencester Club Gloucestershire.. Mr J. Hay 5& fol. days Coquetdale Oiub Northumberland. Mr War wick.... 10 & fol. day Marham Norfolk ll& fol. days Hesketh Bank ( South- port) Lancashire Mr A. Bennett .. 14 Altear Club Lancashire Mr Hay 18,19, 20 North Somercotes .... Lincolnshire Mr E. Spafford ., 24 Metropolitan Clubs ( Champion) Middlesex 24,26 West Herefordshire... Herefordshire DECEMBER. Cumberland .... Mr A. Dalzell 6,27, 28 1,2 l& fol. days " 9 Bridekirk Newmarket ( Open Champion) Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick . Sndburv Derbvshlre Mr Warwick . Tattershall ( Open) .... Lincolnshire .... Mr E. Spafford.. 9& fol. dave Kaldock Club ( Open) .. Herts Mr Warwick.. .. 16,17,18 " Thorney ( Open) Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick .. .. 29,30 JANUARY, 1864. County Louth Club.... Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 6,7 2d South Lancashire .. Lancashire 6,7,8 Cirencester Club Gloucestershire.. Mr J. Hay 13& fol. days FEBRUARY. Card ington ( Open) .... Bedfordshire.... Mr Warwick .... 2 Baldock Club Herts Mr Warwick .. .. 10,11 Third South Lancashire Lancashire 24, 25 MARCH. County Louth Cham- pion ( Open) Ireland 9& fol. days Coqnetdale Club Northumberland lO& fol. days CHESS. CHESS PROBLEM. No. 402. By F. Healey. Dedicated to Paul Morphy. BLACK. • H • III H • « i i 11 J § u • mm ill i HI WM wk H • mm, fpj • » V - wk • H# H HI \ n • •• 111 MM i WHITE. White to play, and mate in five moves. Game between Anderssen and Dubois, in London Tournament 1862. IMPORTANT HORSE CAUSES. The quiet old city of Gloucester has been unusually excited by two very important horse causes tried at the assizes, the first of which was a cross action, Graham v Jacobs and Jacobs v Graham, in which Captain Graham sought to repudiate his liability for the purchase of a horse under an allegation that he was " chink- backed." Much evidence, as usual very conflicting, was brought forward to establish that conclusion. It failed, however, greatly to the chagrin of the gentlemen who endeavoured to establish that point, and the evidence was received void of all prejudice. The horse, it must be mentioned, was not warranted, and this was one of those cases in some degree calculated to impress all persons connected with horse dealing transactions of the extreme absurdity of giving warranties under any circumstances. The other action was that of Chapman v Power; the defendant having hired a horse as a hunter, and in consequence of riding him ex- tremely hard with the Cotswold Hounds on the 17th of Novem- ber, causing his death ; a circumstance related in these columns at the time. The question at issue may be thus epitomised: — Whether a person having hired a horse for the purpose of hunting is liable for the value of that animal in the event of his death. Mr Power is an Australian, to which country his sporting experience and knowledge of the capabilities of horses has been exclusively or nearly confined. Coming to enjoy the amusements of Cheltenham, he hired the horse in question from Mr Chap- man, and might be emulous of distinction— desirous to show English sportsmen " how they did it in Australia." Some of his friends who were with the hounds on the unfortunate day gave it as their opinion in evidence that the horse was not excessively overriden, though they admitted he rode over many fences very unnecessarily; while others gave evidence to the effect that he had overriden the horse. The animal had the misfortune to cut his leg rather seriously, when Mr Power was recommended to take him home. The sport of the day was too attractive, and he neglected the good counsel, continuing to ride him till he evinced evident symptoms of distress, when he was again cautioned, till at length exhausted nature stopped further efforts, and in a few hours the poor creature died, exposed to the chilling blasts of a frosty evening by the side of a road. The learned judge's address to the jury was most impressive and important, and calculated to establish the precedent that in such cases " a man must use due and proper caution, or render himself liable to the consequences." In other words, a man must not ride a horse to death because he happens to have hired him for a time. The jury found for the plaintiff. Damages—£ 75.— CECIL. YOUNG AND OLD SALMON.— Letters from the banks of the Severn, from Montgomeryshire down to Worcestershire, report that the murlets ( young salmon) are more numerous in the river than have ever been known within the memory of living man. One gentleman, writing from Meifod, where a protection associa- tion has just been formed, says that " the murlets are in thou sands," and so numerous are they lower down, that the Severn Fisheries Protection Association have just issued notices caution- ing anglers and fishermen against taking them, and pointing out the penalties incurred by their capture. There are also more adult fish in the upper waters than have been known for years. The murlets are expected to go down to the sea in a few days, and these small fish, now only 2oz or 3oz in weight, will in July come up the river again as salmon of from 21b to 51b weight. The importance of protecting the young fish, therefore, is self- evident. But, while the young and immature fish require protection, the old and enfeebled adult salmon, weak from recent spawning, call for similar vigilance, as was proved on a magisterial investigation at Tewkesbury on Fri- day week. On that day Joseph Wilks and William Pitman, two fishermen on the Severn at Tewkesbury, were prosecuted by the officer of the United Association for the Protection of the Severn Fisheries for taking and having in their possession unseasonable salmon. It appeared that the fishermen had taken in their nets at Tewkesbury weir a number of spent fish that were waiting at the top of the weir for a " fresh'' of water to carry them down to sea. These fish ought to have been returned to the river, but the fishermen retained them, and hawked them about in Tewkesbury and Cheltenham at 6d per lb, the price of good in- season fish being 2s 6d per lb. The magistrates convicted the defendants each in a penalty of 10s, and 19s 6d costs. Two others escaped for want of conclusive evidence of their guilt. M0NASTEREVAN CLUB MEETING- APRIL 13. Judge: R. Westropp, Esq. Slipper: H. Springall. Hon Sec: M. Clancy, Esq, V. S. The NURNEY STAKES. I. Capt Moore's be w b Mad Cat, by Plover out of Cat, beat Mr James's r d Royalist, by Bridegroom out of Riot Mr Neville's be b Dublin Lass, by Law out of Venus, beat Mr Bailey's bk d Blondin, by Lopez out of a Mocking Bird bitch Mr Hamilton's be d Rothesay, by Gipsy Royal out of Harriet, beat Mr Blanchard's bd d Benjamin, by Canaradzo out of Baffle Mr Barden's f w t d Derveck, by St Clair out of Erin, beat Mr Blan- chard's r d Ben Machree, by Sweep out of Careless Capt P. Beresford's f d Hawk, by Jem out of Cricket, beat Mr Hamil- ton's be b Jenny, by Big Lunatic out of Eva Mr Robert's r d Barrister, by Kilmore out of Lizzie, beat Mr Murphy's r d Monitor, by Blaze of Light out of Fair Alice Mr Robert's r b Kate, by Ned Hannigan out of Restriction, beat Mr Beban's f b Fann, by Hurkaru out of Fanny Mr Robert's f b Echo, by LegarHill out of Restriction, beat Capt Moore's be d Musjid ( late Peewit), by Plover out of Cat II. > Dublin Lass beat Mad Cat I Barrister beat Hawk Rothesay beat Dervock I Kate beat Echo III. Dublin Lass beat Rothesay I Kate beat Barrister IV. Mr Neville's be b Dublin Lass, by Law out of Venus, beat Mr Robert's r b Kate, by Ned Hannigan out of Restriction, and won. GREYHOUND PRODUCE & c. On the 14th ult, Mr Holton's red bitch Beatrice, by Nimrod out of Shelswell's Fly, eleven pups by Radamanthus, by Judge out of Randell's Riot, namely, one red and white bitch, four black and white bitches, four black and white dogs, and two dark red dogs ( with black muzzles). On the 15th Feb, at Ox Hill, Mr Hindson's black and white bitch Ladylike, seven pups to Mr Liddle's red and white dog Harvest Home, namely, one black and white dog, one white and fawn dog, two black and white bitches, and three fawn and white bitches; two bitches since dead. On the 9th inst, at Gretna Station, Mr Baty'sbitch Holiday ( late Jubilee), by Skyrocket out of Jailbird, eight pups to Dr Irving's Balmoral, by Larriston out of Lady of the Lake ( four bitches and four dogs), namely, one black bitch, and the other seven red and fawn. On the 9th inst, at High Felling, Mr Anderson's Annoyance, eight pups by Mr Campbell's Canaradzo, four dogs and four bitches, namely, two white dogs ( with dark fawn lugs), two white dogs ( with black lugs), two white bitches ( with dark fawn lugs), and two white and black bitches. On the 16th ult, at Dublin, Mr Scott's red bitch Susan, by Portsea out of Bhang, nine pups to his red and white dog Sovereign, by King Lear out of Moneytaker, only four kept, namely, two dogs and two bitches. On the 16th ult, at the Red Lion, Shooters' Hill, Mr Webb's black bitch by Judge out of Mceris visited Mustard; Mr Quihamp- ton's Modesty on the 21st ult, and Mr Ingle's Lorcha on the 1st inst. On the 25th ult, Mr Brookes's ( late Mr Smith's) black bitch Shade, by Bedlamite out of Nancy, seven pups to Tilbury, by Figaro out of. Swallow, by Kentish Fire out of Linnet, namely, three dogs and four bitches, all black. On the 23d ult, Garnet, nine pups to Beacon, namely, two black and white dogs, two black and white bitches, one dark fawn bitch, one white dog ( with black patches), two dark brindled dogs, and one dark brindled bitch. On the 27th ult, at Bird's Cliff, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Mr Bake's black bitch Fanny, ten pups to his Blue Lupin, namely, two fawn dogs, two blue dogs, one white and blue dog, three blue bitches, one red bitch, and one black bitch. The following bitches lately visited Mr Barden's Blue Hat, in Dublin, namely, on the 26th ult, Mr Cooper's black bitch Black Bess, by Bedlamite; and on the 31st ult, Lord Lurgan's white bitch Lady Blanche, by Junta out of Debonnaire. On the 1st inst, Mr Bridge's black bitch Beatrice, seven pups to Dandelion, namely, one black and white dog, one blue dog, one black bitch, one bluefand white bitch, two blue bitches, and one blue and fawn bitch; all kept. On the 31st ult, Skipper visited The Brewer; on the 2d inst, Viscount Uffington's Red Rosette visited The Brewer: on the 5th inst, Mr Merrick's red bitch visited Big Wig; and on the 6th inst, Col Bathurst's Caricature visited The Brewer. On the 30th ult, at Bridgwater, Somerset, Mr Bulpin's blue bitch Bridesmaid, by Bright Steel out of Easy, seven pups by High Pressure, by Fairfax out of Lord Lurgan's Whim, namely, one white and black dog, three black dogs, and three black bitches ; all kept. On the 30th ult, at Corbrook House, Mr Boote s Desdemona ( dam of Emilia, Belligerent, and Brabantio), nine pups to Bugle, namely, seven dogs and two bitches; all kept on two mothers; five of them on sale.— See advertisement. On the 7th inst, Mr T. T. C. Lister's white and black ticked bitch Chloe ( winner of the Great Waterloo Cup for 1863) arrived from Beamsley Hall, Yorkshire, on a visit to Mr Barden's Blue Hat, in Dublin, On the 15th ult, at. Oxhill, Mr Hindson's black and white bitch Ladylike, seven pups to Mr L. Reed's white dog Harvest Home, five saved, namely, one black and white and one white and fawn dog, and one black and white and two fawn and white bitches. On the 11th ult, at Thames Ditton, Mr Strachan's blue bitch Ready, ten pups to David, six kept, namely, one white and black, one white and blue, and two fawn and white dogs, one blue, and one fawn and white bitch. On the 10th inst, Mr J. Scott's black and white bitch Lady Martha, by Jereed out of Fanny, five pups by black dog Moselle, by Barrator out of Spirit of the Rhine, namely, three dogs and two bitches, all black and white. On the 7th ult, at Coatbridge, Mr J. M'Ginley's red bitch Maid of Honour, by Belted Will out of Bessy Graham, visited Mr D. Mathewson's Would If I Could, by Guy Mannering out of On the 25th ult, at Lancaster, Mr Gardner's Charge, nine pups by Bridegroom, namely, three red bitches, two red dogs, one red and white dog, and three white and red dogs; they are being suckled by two bitches. On the 13th inst, Mr Caulfield's white and blue bitch Crazy Jane, by Beacon out of Manganese, visited Mr J. Stewart's Barney Williams. On the 14th inst, Mr C. J. Chesshyre's black and white bitch Canezou, by Lapwing out of Squib, visited Mr G. Finch's Der Frieschutz, at Worcester. On the 4th Jan, at Martlev, near Worcester, Mr'. Turley's black bitch Elia, six pups to Hazard, four kept, namely, three bitches and one dog, all black and white. On the 4th inst, at Brighton, Mr C. Maxfield's red bitch Bertha, seven pups to Mr Champion's Waterman, namely, four dogs and three bitches, all red. On the 28th ult. at Coventry, Mr H. Hill's blue fawn bitch Topsy, ten pups to Randell's Regan, namely, six bitches and four dogs, all black. On the 27th ult, at Aberystwith, Mr Tustin's fawn bitch Golden Fleece, by Judge out of White Rose, nine pups by Sam, by Black Cloud out of a sister to Sunbeam. On the 11th ult, Mr Morrall's Maid of the Mist, four pups to Cannon, namely, one red dog, one red bitch, and two fawn bitches. On the 26th ult, at Great Yarmouth, Capt Dod's fawn and white bitch Fly, eight pups to Bugle ( brother to Canaradzo), namely, seven dogs and one bitch; all kept on two bitches. On the 27th ult, at Steyning, Mr J. Howell's fawn bitch Happy Lass, by Brighton out of Alma, visited his Havelock, by Bright Steel out of Britannia. On the 14th Feb, Mr Allison's Afternoon, six pups to Little Won- der, namely, one fawn and three black bitches, one fawn and one black dog; one black dog and one black bitch dead. On the 7th ult, Mr W. Sharpe's bitch Black Swan; and on the 31st ult, Mr E. J. Lindsay's blue bitch by Ready Boy visited Seventy Pounder. On the 25th ult, Major Beasant's Bright Eye; and on the 26th, Mr Thompson's Fly visited Little Wonder, at Longdown, near Epsom. On the 6th inst, Belle of the Village, nine pups to Seacombe, six dogs and three bitches, namely, five blue and blue and white, one black and white, and three black. On the 19th ult, Cazarina ( sister to Canaradzo), seven pups to Jacobite, namely, five black, one brindled, and one white and On the 6th inst, Gymnastics, by Jacobite out of Self Interest, eight pups to The Campbells and Comin," namely, three blue or fawn, five black and black and white. On the 1st inst, Mr R, Nevin's black bitch Widow M'Chree, nine pups to Canaradzo, namely, six dogs and three bitches ; all kept. On the 1st inst, Mr R. Lloyd's black and white bitch Dauntless visited Mr T. Booth's Let him be Easy, at Ardwick, near Man- On the 16th inst, at Durrington, Mr Jenner's black bitch Jen- netta visited his red dog Ingoldsby, by David out of Sophia. On the 13th ult, Mr Morrall's Malibran visited Lord Befton's Shooting Star. On the 26th ult, at Hedworth, Mr Dodd's red bitch Isabella, seven pups to Mr Holmes's fawn dog St Albans. On the 28th ult, at Stamford, Mr Higgins's Dinah ( dam of Priestess), seven pups to Bugle ( brother to Canaradzo). On the 25th ult, Mr Thomas's black bitch Chunzee ( sister to Bird of Passage) visited Pugilist, at Denton, near Manchester. On the 15th ult, Mr G. Lawton's black bitch Annie visited his red and white dog Pioneer, at Sand Hole Farm, near Rochdale. On the 24th ult, Mr Goodlake's Gloam, nine pups to Little Wonder; two living. On the 30th ult, Mr Whyte's red bitch Wildflower visited his dog Wonder ( own brother to" Barney Williams). On the 25th Feb, Adelina Patti, five pups to Arrion, namely, four dogs and one bitch, all red; two dogs dead. On the 28th Feb, Alboni, ten pups to Filby, only one living, namely, a blue and white dog. Mr Wardle's fawn bitch Fawn has arrived on a visit to Mr Blue Hat. On the 3d Feb, at Williamstown, county Meath, Ireland, Mr Garnette's fawn bitch Clio, six pups to Seacombe, two since dead. On the 3d Feb, Lord Lurgan's Lady Norah visited Seagull; and on the 21st ult, Mr B. Slocock's Seaweed. During the last week Mr Bilham's Sister to Rivulet visited Mr T. L. Reed's Ajax. Mr Edleston's Lady Ethela ( own sister to Blemish) has this week visited Mr Barker's Brigand. On the 3d inst, Mr JS ewbiggin's red bitch Now or Never visited The Wizard, at York. On the 12th ult, Mr Hodson's Harren, eight pups to Ringleader, namely, five dogs and three bitches, all black. On the 24th ult, Mr Dean's Sprite, eight pups to Railroad. On the 1st inst, Mr Jefferson's Java visited Sea Foam. On the 4th inst, Meg ( dam of Kingwater) visited Jacobite. The Cirencester Club fixtures for next season are the 5th of November and following day and the 13th of January and follow- ing days. Mr J, Hay will officiate as' judge,.. and Presdee as slipper, at both meeting?. THE LATE SPIDDAL MEETING.— We are requested to state that in the third ties of the stake run off last week, Mr Caulfield drew his Cruiskeen Lawn, and Major B. Stuart's Senator beat WeeNell, after one undecided course. Mr Warwick is the appointed judge for the Thorney fMeeting, Cambridgeshire, fixed for Dec 29 and 30. Mr Warwick has been appointed judge to the Thorney Open Meeting, on the 29th December and following days. Anderssen. 1. KF2 2. K B P 2 3. KBQB4 4. PXP 5. KKB 6. B Kt 5+ 7. KtXP 8. PXP 9. B K 2 10. Q P 2 11. Q B Kt 5 12. Q B P 2 13. B Q 2 14. Q Kt B 3 15. I- QI', 5 16. Q Q Kt 3+ Dubois. KP 2 PXP Q P 2 Q K R 5+ P K B 6 ( a) QBPl QK B3 PXP BQ3 K Kt K 2 Q K Kt3 PKB3 Castles Q B K B 4 HQ B 2 KKR Anderssen. 17. Q Q Kt 7 18. QXB 19. Q K Kt 3 20. PXKt 21. BXB 22. K K B 2 23. K R K 24. PXKt 25. K K Kt 26. B K R 6 27. Q K5+ 28. RXP 29. QXR 30. K K 31. QXQ 32. R K 6, and wins. Dubois. B Q 6 Kt Q4 KtXKt Q£ 5 QXB+ Q Kt Q 2 Kt K 4 PXP P K5 PXB K K Kt RKB3 QXR Q K Kt 3 PXQ ( a) A now and ingenious defence; but unsound. Game between Steinitz and Anderssen, of London Chess Tour- nament. Stelnitz. Anderssen. 1. K P 2 K P 2 2. K B P 2 PXP 3. K Kt B 3 K Kt P 2 4. KBQB4 P K Kt5 5. Castles PXKt 6. QXP Q K 2 7. Q P 2 Q Kt B3 8. Q Kt B 3 KtXP 9. Q Q 3 ( a) Kt K 3 10. Kt Q 5 Q Q B 4+ 11. K K It Q Kt P 2 12. B Q Kt 3 B K R 3 13. Q B Q 2 Q K B ( b) 14. Q Q B 3 Q K Kt 2 15. KtXQ B P+ KtXKt 16. QXKt Kt K 2 17. BQB3 PKB3 18. P K 5 ( c) R K B 19. Q R K B Q R 3 20. PXP ( d) RXP 21. B Q Kt 4 R Q B 3 ( a) Perhaps better take Pawn with Q. ( b) Necessary to strengthen the defence at home. ( c) Steinitz has a very fine attack. ( d) Better push on this P. ( e) If you capture B with R, he takes other R with R. Unpublished game between Paul Morphy and Mr Knight, in. New Orleans, 1856; first player giving the odds of both Queen's Rook and Queen's Knight; which take off' therefore at commence- ment. Steinitz. 22. QQR5 23. BXKt 24. RXP 25. Q Q B 3 26. ( IQK5+ ( e) 27. B Q 5 28. K li K 4 29. P K R 3 30. BXR 31. Q R P 2 32. Q K R 5 33. Q R Q 34. K R Q 4 35. R K Kt 4 36. R K Kt 8 37. Q K B 3 38. It K Kt 4 39. Q K 2 40. K to Kt 41. K to B Anderssen wins. Morphy. 1. K P 2 2. KBP2 3. K Kt B 3 4. KBQB4 5. QP2 6. KBXP 7. BXKB P+ 8. Kt K 5 9. Q K li 5+ Knight. K P 2 PXP K Kt P 2 Q K 2 QI' 2 QBPl QXB QKB3 KK2 Morphy. 10. K R P 2 11. Castles 12. Q Kt P 1 13. BQR3+ 14. RQ 15. BXP+ 16. Q K 8+ 17. Pawn mates. Knight. PXP B K Ii 3 Q Kt Q2 PQB4 KtXKt K K 3 K Kt K 2 CANINE FANCY. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. The Caledonian Hall, M'Donald's Scotch Stores, 27, Long- acre, will be opened this evening, April 19, for a meeting of the East and West End fanciers and friends. The extra rooms for private and public ratting sports are now ready, and can be engaged at a few hours' notice; two hundred persons can be conveniently seated, and private rooms adjoining. W. M'Donald has always on hand toy dogs of all kinds for sale, including a number of prize dogs, which are well worthy a visit. Gentlemen can also be provided with stock dogs of every class, and their bitches taken care of, well ventilated and dry rooms being always ready for that purpose. Dogs sent for and returned any distance by rail, & c. A dog show will take place at Mr Dennis's, Coopers' Arms, Port- land- street, Walworth, on April 19. Chair taken by Mr Dacomb, who will show his bulldog Billy, faced by Mr Green, who will show his stud of black and tan terriers. A ratting sweepstakes will take place at Mr Dennis's on May 4 for a handsome silver goblet, & c, to be fairly handicapped, for novice dogs, rats to pounds, from 5lb to 141b weight, entrance Is 6d. All entries to be made on or before April 30. The first dog to be pitted at seven o'clock. The goblet to be seen at the bar. LAMBETH CANINE MAMMOTH ESTABLISHMENT.— D. Ives, Three Merry Boys, Upper Fore- street, Lambeth, thanks his friends for the good support given him since the opening of the above house. His unparalleled show of dogs will take place this evening, April 19. Chairman the renowned Jemmy Shaw, who will exhibit his stud, including the celebrated Jacko ; faced by Mr Atherton, and supported by Messrs Kentish, Rowland, Games, Hill, Strugnell, Ellis, Dackhamb, and the whole of the Surrey Fancy. MAN IN THE MOON, COLCHESTER- STREET, WHITE CHAPEL.—- Proprietor, Mr J. Squires.— A show of all kinds of fancy dogs will take place at the above house this evening, April 19. Mr W. Hill in the chair, who will show the whole of his stud, faced by Mr Bent, who will show his red and white spaniels, assisted by Mr Ander- son, Mr Jonquay, Mr Chance, Mr Knox, Mr Fletcher, and the whole of the East End fancy. A harmonic meeting on Tuesday April 21, chair taken by Mr Evans, faced by Mr Franks. A show of dogs will take place at Mike Lee's, the York Minster, Old- street, St Luke's, on Monday evening, April 20. Chair taken by Bob Kintish, who will show his champion dog. MRM'Pherson will show his matchless stud of spaniels. A gentleman will show a pure white bulldog, and M. Lee will show his black and tan stock dog Tommy, under 4lb weight, and several miniature black and tan terriers. A sterling silver collar to be given away on Wednesday, April 22, by Mrs Musk, Prince of Orange, Phillip- street, Victoria- street, Westminster, for the best spaniel puppy under six months old; entrance free. Chairman Mr W. M'Donald, vice Mr W. Hinch- cliff, supported by Messrs Bladon, Guppy, Woolnington, Smith, Tyrrell, Read, Sabin, Bavin, & c. Several prize dogs, with their silver cups, from Cremorne will be shown. At H. Turvey's, Green Dragon, Half Moon- street, Bishopsgate, a show of dogs will take place this evening, April 19. Mike Will- mott in the chair, who will match dogs at any weight; faced by Mr Carter, who will show his stud of spaniels. A gentleman will show the handsomest pair of faintail pigeons in London. H. T. will match a goldfinch to sing ones in the mouth, for £ 1 or £ 2. A show of terriers, Maltese, and bulldogs will take place this evening, April 19, at S. Read's, White Bear, King- street, St Luke's. Chairman Mr Owen, who will exhibit his stud of terriers ; vice Mr Blackmore, who will produce his stud of spaniels, assisted by Messrs Riseam, Murphy, Crow, Davis, and all the East and West End fanciers. A canine exhibition of all kinds at F. Beckwith's Post Office Stores, Kennington- road. will take place to- night, April 19; Mr J. Clift in the chair, faced by Squire M. Lee. Some of the greatest fanciers of the day always attend the shows at this house. There will likewise be a great muster of the pigeon fanciers, who will exhibit their champion birds. THE LORD NELSON, PENNYFIELDS, POPLAR.— Proprietor, Mr Stretch.— A show of fancy dogs will take place at the above house this evening, April 19. Mr Cartar in the chair, who will show his stud of bulldogs, faced by Mr Smith, who will show the hand- somest Skye terrier in the world for £ 5. Mr Stretch will show his stock dog Charley. A show of dogs will take place this evening, April 19, at W. Braine's, Queen's Head, London- road, Southwark. Chair taken by Mr Stickbroom, who will produce his stud of black and tan ter- riers, faced by Mr Bevan. supported by Messrs Games, Mills, Dilly, and a host of the East and West End Fancy will attend with their studs. A show of all kinds of dogs will take place on Tuesday evening, April 21, in the large room at Mr Glaney's, the Jacob's Well Tavern, Jacob's Well- passage, Barbican, City. Chairman, Mr Mike Lee, who will show his stud; faced by MrBlaydon; sup- ported by a host of the Fancy. A show of all kinds of spaniels and terriers will take place at Mr Buggs's, 18, Tonbridge- street, Euston- road, this evening, April 19. Chair taken by Mr Blackmore, faced by Mr Garwood, assisted by Mr Blaydon. On Monday, April 20, the benefit for Mr Blaydon takes place at Mr Buggs's. Mr Cryer, of the Duke of York, New- road, Woolwich, respect- fully informs his friends that by request of several well- known London fanciers he intends having his second exhibition of all kinds of fancy dogs this evening, April 19, when visitors will have a treat. Ratting sports as usual every Monday and Saturday. A show of all kinds of dogs will take place this evening ( April 19) at Mr Goodson's, Metropolitan Railway Tavern ( late Coopers" Arms), Great Saffron- hill, Holborn. Chair to be taken by Mr M'Pike. A host of East and West End fancy will attend with their studs. The choicest of wines, spirits, ales, & c. Ratting sports at Jemmy Shaw's far- famed sporting hostelrie, Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket, on Tuesday evening, April 21, when the all England ratting sweepstakes, for handsome prizes, comes off, and plenty of sport- to follow with large ferrets, & c, at nine o'clock precisely. Plenty of sport during the week. About 2,000 rats will arrive at Bhaw s for public sport. Jacko out again, being matched against Capt M'C.' s famous dog to destroy 100 rats each, which comes off on Tuesday, and already causes great interest. Jemmy Shaw's miniature museum is now on view, free to the public generally. Old Tiny, the original Little Wonder, also the famous pure bull- dogs Crib, Billy, Blanch, Rob Roy, Cheyne Eye, Old Jem, Jacko, & c; also the massive handsome prizes, goblets, cups, collars, medals, & c, can be seen at the bar at any time. The pedigree and performances of Jacko, the wonder of the age, is now just pub- lished, and can be had with the Treatise on Rats, both for 12 post- age stamps. Sent free to any part of the United Kingdom. The friends of the veteran fancier Old Bill Green, who is 78 years of age, intend holding a levee on Wednesday evening, April 22, as a last memento, when all fanciers and friends are invited. The next lead and exhibition of small toy dogs, & c, on the evening of April 26, at Shaw's, promises to be a bumper. Free to all. At J. Ferriman's, Graham Arms, Graham- street, Macclesfield- street North, City- road, on Monday evening, April 20, Mr F.' s bitch Nell and Mr B.' s bitch Fan are matched to destroy 25 rate each, for £ 5 a side. Also the same evening, Mr Taylor's black, white and tan spaniel bitch and Mr Bromley's liver- coloured spa- niel bitch arejmatehed to destroy rats for pounds. Also two 41b terriers are matched to destroy rats the same evening. Plenty of rats on hand, and the use of the best pit in London can be had at any time. The subscription list is still open at the above house to present Mr Fisher with a testimonial for his manly conduct during the great Ashburnham Dog Show. The printed ratting rules can be had at the above house. Advice given gratis on dogs. Several dogs can be matched at rats. TUPPER AND WILSON.— For this match we have received the whole of the money, £ 25 a side, but there still seems to be some misunderstanding as to where it is to come off, Mr Tupper as- suring us that he is to give £ 5 for its taking place in London, and the other party having sent £ 3 to kill in Nottingham. BILLIARDS.— Billiards is the most beautiful and scientific of all in- door games, and universally played. Those gentlemen who wish to learn or improve their game should get a few lessons from Mr W. White, the author of White on Billiards, at the New Opera Billiard- rooms, Bow- street. Covent- garden. Terms very moderate. His system of tuition is exclusively his own, and based on principles which ensure success. DUFTON AND HUGHES.— This match of 1,000 up, in which Dufton received 200 points, took place April 15, at 8aville Honse, Leicester- square, on a new table by Yeman and Cox, set up for the occasion The stakes were £ 200. The game, after some good play on both sides, was won by Dufton by 164 points. A fresh match was made at 100 points in 1,000. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 19, 1863. 29 SUPPLEMENT TO BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. On SUNDAY NEXT, a GRATUITOUS SUP- PLEMENT will be published with " Bell's Life in London," SPORTING CHRONICLE. [ LATEST EDITION.] THE TURF, + BETTING AT TATTEKSALL'S. MONDAY, APRIL 13.— The business of the afternoon was mainly confined to " settling," for less betting on the Monday prior to the Epsom Spring Meeting we never knew. It is, how- ever, a matter of small wonder, for every day's experience proves the wisdom and, in many cases, the absolute necessity of waiting until " the numbers are up." Adventurer remained Arm at the head of affairs for the City arid Suburban, and Argonaut advanced from 100 to 8 to 10 to 1, a point less being the highest offer at the close. 1,000 to 80 was once booked about Gardener, but 13 to 1 was ultimately ol tainable. Oberon retired to offers of 25 to 1, and the Glenochty colt was enveloped in a very dense cloud. Bedouin was steady for the Metropolitan at 6 to 1, and Catch ' em Alive and Harlequin were next in demand at 8 to 1, while Alerte, on the strength of her victory in the " Prix du Cadran" at the Paris Spring Meeting the previous day, was invested on at 14 to 1. The Chester Cup— next to a " dead letter" before— was deader than ever; nothing was even named in connection with it but Stradella, and would- be backers hung back under the impression ef her being a " doubtful starter;" the only actual transaction we saw about her was 4 to 1 ( taken to £ 50). The circumstance of Brick having broken down in his gallop and been scratched on the pre- vious Saturday, caused Hospodar to become a warmer favourite than ever, now that so formidable a rival was out of the way, and layers refused to advance anything over 6 to 4 about him at last. Saccharometer remained at his last week's " closing price," for 4 to 1 was currently offered against him, and during the afternoon 450 to 100 and 452 to 100 was booked, but layers were not eager to go on at anything over 4 to 1. Blue Mantle and Maccaroni were each backed occasionally at 10 to 1, and 12 to 1 was offered against jRapid Rhone. Melrose was nibbled at at 15 to 1 and 100 to 7. Lord Clifden was hardly named in connection with the Derby, but although seven '• fifties" were once laid against him, we ques- tion whether those odds would have been forthcoming to any great amount. Hospodar, who opened at 8 to 1, was finally supported at 15 to 2. 11 to 1 was once booked to a small sum about Saccharometer, and 16 to 1 about National Guard. The Glenochty colt retrogressed to 25 to 1 ( offered), while The Hanger found backers at odds varying from 45 to 1 to 40 to 1. The betting, however, on the whole was extremely vague, and in many in- stances scarcely afforded any criterion of the true state of the market. THURSDAY, APRIL 16.— NO attendance. CITY AND SUBURBAN. MONDAY. THURSDAY. Adventurer J. Watson.... 7 to 1 ( tk) .... Argonaut G. Manning .. 0 to 1 ( off) .... Gardener Elliott 13 to 1 ( tk) .... Beachv Head Drewitt 20 to 1 ( off) .... Gberon T. S. Dawson.. 20 to 1 ( off) .... Merry Maid A. Taylor .... 20 to 1 ( off) .... Canary J. Day 25 to 1 ( tk) .... Summerside Pryor 25 to 1 ( tk) .... Amazonian Zachary 33 to 1 ( tk) .... CGKhtyT~} W- Day 33 t0 Koff) .... General Hess Godding 40 to 1 ( tk) .... METROPOLITAN STAKES. Bedouin Pryor 6 to 1 ( tk) .... Catch'em Alive,... W. Day 8 to 1 ( tk) .... Harlequin A. Taylor .... 8 to 1 ( tk) .... Adventurer J. Watson.... 10 to 1 ( tk) .... Alerte T. Jennings .. 14 to 1 ( tk) .... CHESTER CUP. Stradella T. Jennings .. 4 to 1 ( tk) .... GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP. Carbineer J. Coates 6 to 1 ( tk) .... Manfred Fobert 100 to 8 ( tk) .... Queen of Trumps.. Shepherd 16 to 1 ( tk) .... TWO THOUSAND. Hospodar T. Jennings .. 6 to 4 ( off) .... Saccharometer Channell 4 to 1 ( off) — Blue Mantle Harleck 10 to 1 ( off) .... Maccaroni Godding 10 to 1 ( off) .... Kapid Rhone T. S. Dawson.. 12 to 1 ( tk) .... Melrose J. Scott 100 to 7 ( tk) .... DERBY. Lord Clifden E. Parr 7 to 1 ( tk) .... Hospodar T. Jennings .. 15 to 2 ( tk) .... Saccharometer .... Channell 11 to 1 ( tk) .... National Guard.... J. Watson .... 16 to l ( tk) .... Carnival Godding 100 to 6 ( tk) .... Melrose J. Scott 20 to 1 ( tk) .... ° GleStym"~} W- Day 25 t0 1(° ff) Automaton Jos. Dawson .. 25 to 1 ( off) .... Blue Mantle Harlock 25 to 1 ( off) .... Hanger W. Goater.... 40 to 1 ( tk) .... Giles the First .... J. Scott ! 000 to 15 ( tk) .... King of the Vale .. Ilayhoe 1000 to 10 ( tk) .... TATTERSALL'S- SATURDAY. According to custom, the room was opened for the purpose of settling on the events of the past week and comparing on the Two Thousand, and speculation was not recommenced in reality until a late period of the afternoon. 6 to 4 was the highest price obtainable about Hospodar for the Two Thousand, and as little as 100 to 30 was at first taken about Saccharometer, although 7 to 2 was afterwards currently offered. Bar these two 10 to 1 was offered; a point more was wanted about Blue Mantle, and after being taken to £ 100 was afterwards offered against Maccaroni. For the Derby the highest offer against the favourite was 5 to 1; two points more were only forthcoming about Hospodar, and 10 to 1 about Saccharo- meter, while National Guard was supported at 14 to 1, although that price was easily obtainable at the close. The Glenochty colt was backed at prices ranging from 20 to 1 to 17 to 1. The other investments do not require comment. Two THOUSAND. 6 to 4 agst Hospodar ( tk) 7 to 2 Saccharometer ( tk 4 to 1) 10 to 1 Blue Mantle ( off) 11 to 1 agst Maccaroni ( tk and oft) 100 to 8 RapidRhone( off) 100 to 7 Melrose ( off) DERBY. 5 to 1 agst Ld Clifden ( off) Hospodar ( off) Saccharometer ( off) National Guard ( off) Glenochty colt ( tk & off) Carnival ( off) The Ranger ( tk) Melrose ( tk) 7 to 1 10 to 1 14 to 1 18 to 1 28 to 1 33 to 1 33 to 1 40 to 1 50 to 1 2000 to 30 3000 to 40 • 1000 to 10 1000 to 10 1000 to 8 • 2000 to 15 • ; Rapid Rhone ( tk & off) Early Purl ( tk) • Giles the First ( tk) Avondale ( tk) Cairncastle ( tk) Poland ( off) Escape ( tk) light Bob ( tk) TWO THOUSAND SCRATCHINGS, On the 10th inst, at 3 p. m., all Sir Joseph Hawley's horses. On the 11th inst, at 4: 10 p. m., Brick. On the 13th inst, at 1 p. m., Cheerful. On the 13th inst, at 4 p. m., Killarney. On the 17th inst, at 9 a. m., Michael Scott. ONE THOUSAND SCRATCHINGS. On the 10th mat, at 3: 15 p. m., Dame Gillian. On the 13th inst, at 9 a. m., Cachuca. BETTING AT MANCHESTER.— FRIDAY NIGHT. ( BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) Two THOUSAND. 6 to 4 agst Hospodar ( tk) I 10 to 1 agst Blue Mantle ( tk) 9 to 4 Saccharometcr ( t | 10 to 1 Rapid Rhone ( tk MEETING OF THE JOCKEY CLUB. A general meeting of the Jockey Club will be held at New- market, after the races, on Wednesday next. NOTICES OF MOTION. By Admiral Rous: To amend the second paragraph of Rule 42, as passed last week, by inserting after the words, " The three stewards" the words " of the Jockey Club." To amend Rule 4, defining a maiden horse, by adding the words " In any country." By Lord Glasgow, to move a resolution: •' That, after the ter- mination of the First Spring Meeting, 1863, na race shall be run at Newmarket over a shorter distance than the T. Y. C., with the exception of two year old plates and stakes run between the com- mencement of the Craven and the end of the First October Meet- ings, which may be run any course not less than half a mile.''— This rule not to apply to matches. By Admiral Rous, as an amendment on lord Glasgow's mo- tion: " That the stewards be requested to give no public money to be run for for a shorter distance than T. Y. C., excepting for two year olds.'' CONTENTS OF THE SUPPLEMENT. AQUATICS : ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON, CHAMBERS AND EVERSON. CRICKET : IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE MARYLEBONE CLUB. PEDESTRIANISM. NEWCASTLE EASTER WRESTLING. MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. Wordsley Races will take place Sept 21. Wye Races are fixed for Wednesday, May 27. Gabrieile d'Estrees and Compiegne have gone to France. Villafranca and Alerte have returned to England. There will be no races at Jenlcinstown Park this season. Redditch Races will take place on the 25th and 26th May. Sister to Lady Ripon, 3 yrs, has been turned out of training. It is with much pleasure that we hear from our Newmarket correspondent that Mr Godding's health is much improved. Hibberd, the light- weight jockey, is now engaged to ride for Drewitt's stable. A. Edwards has returned to J. Dawson's stables, and will ride for the Earl of Stamford as before. Count F. de Lagrange's Blancbec and Victorie, both two year olds, have been sold and turned out. of training. Rose de Clare, 3 yrs, has changed owners, and gone into H. Bopp's stables, Westbury. Deception, by Cyclops, has joined W. R. Holman's string at Cheltenham. Mr Hill's colt Munich, by Fallow Buck out of Bavaria, has been sold to Mr Phillips to go abroad. The Prior ( own brother to Alice Hawthorn), formerly the pro- perty of Mr Maxfield, died recently from the effects of a kick, after serving a mare at Melton Mowbray. There is no truth whatever in the report circulated at the Epsom Meeting on Friday— as it was at Newmarket last week— that Saccharometer has left Ilsley for other training quarters. LYNN RACES.— Another race meeting is to take place this year at Lynn, and will derive additional eclat from having the Prince of Wales for patron. Mr James Barber, who slipped up and broke the small bone of his leg the day after Warwick Spring races, was sufficiently re- covered, with the aid of crutches, to attend the Epsom meeting. ADVENTURER.— The winner of the City and Suburban Handicap was sold on the morning of the Metropolitan to Mr Croock, for £ 1,900, with his engagements. Automaton and Neophyte have left Newmarket for Ilsley. A further large draft of Lord Stamford's horses in training will leave this ( Saturday) morning for Ilsley, to be trained during the summer. MATCH AT PETERBOROUGH.— A match took place recently at Peterborough, between Mr Newton's black horse Light Loaf and Mr Smith's chesnut Hardware. Both are thorough bred and dis- tinguished for their speed. The betting was very brisk, and Hard- ware won easily. The following horses in training having been sold by Mr Robin- son, have left W. Butler's stables for Eastbourne, where in future they will be trained privately, namely, Gratitude, Stoekowner, Alcisidonian, The Moa, Ravensworth, and Symmetry, all three year olds. SALE OP HUNTERS BY MESSRS TATTERSALL.— On Monday last the following were sold:— Queen of the Vale, by King Tom out of The Mersey, 6 yrs ( Mr Langdale), 53gs; and Crucifix, by TeJdington ( Mr Langdale), 22gs. NOTES ON THE EPSOM MEETING, WITH ANTICIPATIONS OE NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING. When Mr Dorling first bisected the Spring Meeting, the clever people all said that he would make two bad days out of one good one, but the result has proved that the sport is ample for two. The proceedings opened with the Trial Stakes, for which, somewhat strangely, there were only six entries. Ar- gonaut, of course, was the favourite, but he looked rather light although he went well; while Buckenham was in beautiful con- dition, but galloped more like staying than speed. Argonaut, whe made the running, seemed to be winning easily, but stopped at the beginning of the Stand, as it struck us, from cowardice, and just allowed Buckenham to beat him on the post. The winner was immediately scratched for the City and Suburban, for which he would in all probability have got a place. For the Heathcote Plate, Poland, who had been " chucked in" at 5st 101b, was installed first favourite by those who had not forgotten that he parted Lady Abbess and Neil- gherry at Newmarket last October. The odds ought to have been 2 to 1 on and not against him, and he won as he chose, very quiet ly and patiently ridden by little Woodhouse. He is a racing- like colt, but rather light, and was afterwards talked of for the Derby. The Two Year Old Stakes was a gift to Molly Carew, owing to the omission of the authorities to impose any penalty for win- ners. Narbonne is a good- looking colt, and was decidedly second best in the race. He is an improvement on his brother Oakapple, but 71b would not have brought him near the winner. The City arid Suburban brought a field of thirty to the post, in spite of the hardness of the ground. Adventurer, a racing- like colt and looking very fit, with a good deal of the Newminster cut about him, was much liked; and Gardener had no pretensions to give him 201b. Umpire looked and went better than anything in the race, but pulled a good deal and seemed fractious, particularly at the post. Comet, who was backed for a great deal of money, went well, but Oberon did not please. Asteroid did not lather and fret, as at Newmarket, but could not be expected to give Umpire nineteen pounds if the latter were only " i'the vein ;'' whileGeneral Hess, whosenumberwasputupaloneaftertheothers, was backed heavily during the last few days for a place, and, thanks to Custance's perseverance, just landed his backers. Adventurer and Umpire ran a " scrambly'' race home, the former winning by a neck. The other races require little comment. Alcibiade, a very improving horse, beat a bad field, one or two of whom will run better another time, and Poland again won, but this time with odds on, not against him. The only races on the second day worth special notice are the Two Year Old Stakes and the Metropolitan. For the former Pegasus, with a great character from his friends, was at first a good thing, but he galloped slowly both before and in the race. The winner, Sister to Wing, is a plain- looking mare, something like Gorse ; and decidedly the best- looking of the lot was Mr Merry's Phemy filly, by Wild Day- rell, a horse that gets exceedingly good- looking stock. The Metropolitan brought out but a small field, but produced one of the finest races on record. Adventurer appeared none the worse for his gallop the day before, but his action is hardly like staying. Haddington, who, luckily for his owners, was left at the past at Thirsk on Wednesday, and vanned off immediately to Epsoin, seemed all the better for his enforced rest; but Bedouin looked and went stale, and Umpire never seemed to extend him- self. Although he had a fresh jockey, nobody else will ever get him so near the winner cf a great handicap as he was for the City and Suburban. Haddington pulled through because he had rather the strongest jockey, for any of the first three might to all appearance have won when they came to the Stand. If the last week at Newmarket were a dull one, relieved only by the 8tradella sensation scene, the forthcoming one promises a very different aspect; for the anxieties of months will be dis- pelled by the great Rowley Mile Race of Tuesday, and the owner of Lord Clifden be made aware of his most dangerous antagonist. The One Thousand Guineas will also draw aside the veil of the Oaks, and give us a very fair idea of the comparative merits of the mares. The importance, then, of the gathering may be readily estimated, and, providing the present favourable weather continues, a vast influx of company may be expected on the Heath. With the extent of the programme no fault can possibly be found, and if the hospital returns from the stables are diminished, we are certain of far larger fields than were visible last week. The pressure on our space, however, warns us that the preface to our observations must not be of an elongated character. For Mori da when business commences, no less than nine races are advertised, but the majority of these are in a skeleton shape, and three only in a position to be criticised. The first is a Free Handicap", over the T. Y. C., for which the Mountain Maid filly strikes us to be most worth attention. The second, a similar stake on the D. M., for which, as Macaroni will in all probability be reserved for the great go of the morrow, we must pronounce in favour of Clarior; while the third, a Sweepstakes with five nominations, must be set down to the credit of the absurdly- named colt Midnight Mass. Tuesday, the greatest of Newmarket's three festivals days, has eight events set down for decision, but all of them sink into in- significance compared with the Two Thousand, which promises to be as exciting as ever, and to keep up its prestige for producing curious revolutions in the betting. Looked on year after year as the best possible guide to the Derby, it is very strange how rarely the double event has been wow by the same horse. In fact, within thelast twenty- seven years Bay Middleton. Cotherstone, and West Australian have been the only heroes that have accomplished this feat, while Sir Tatton Sykes, Pitsford, Hermit, Lord of the Isles, The Promised Land, The Wizard, Diophantus, and The Marquis have more recently been compelled to yield to the force of circumstances, and only obtain honourable mention at Epsom. The cause for this circumstance may readily be attributed to the difference in the length of the two courses, as well as the way in which the races have been run, whereby the peculiarity of each horse has been either consulted or prejudiced. The Two Thou- sand is still remarkable for the mystery that surrounds one of the two winter favourites, and the resemblance that Saccharometer bears to Old Calabar is too striking not to form a subject of com- ment. Sir Richard Bulkeley's horse was considered the best two year old of his year, but was betted against as unrelentingly for this race as Lord Strathmore's colt is at the present time. Both owners were sanguine in the extreme, and the uprightness of their characters forbids the most distant idea of any improper motive on their part. Still the me- tallics were as right in the first instance as they will be, we fear, in the second, for if Saccharometer can survive the demonstrations made against him in the market, he will be a novelty of the first water, and will acquire no ordinary celebrity. In our remarks upon Northampton some three weeks back we forcibly called the attention of our readers to the lamentable de- ficiencj' of good horses in training, and we little thought that this very race would afford so conclusive a proof of the truth of our remarks. The Two Thousand of this day has the largest sub- scription ever known, there being fourteen more subscribers than last year, thirty more than there were in 1861, and nineteen more than in 1860; and yet the starters, in all probability, will be far less, and out of eighty- four nominations upwards of seventy will be absentees, although the amount to be contended for is equal in value to many Derbys. Surely this fact ought to awaken the attention of breeders, and induce them to pay more attention to the rearing of stock, and preventing the exportation of our best blood to the Continent. Having thus, to use a phrase of frequent occurrence, adjusted the preliminaries, we will proceed to discuss in earnest the great question of the day. The starters for the Two Thousand, from the advices that have reached us, are likely to consist of Hospodar, 8accharometer, Melrose, Rapid Rhone, the Physalis colt, Blue Mantle, Macaroni, Escape, King of the Vale, Onesander, and, perhaps, Trojanus. Hospodar's pretensions are too well known to our readers to require much dwelling upon, for they must have been well read up by our readers. It will be, therefore, sufficient to state that he beat six winners on his first appearance in the Clear- well, and on his second coming out in the Criterion nine winners are recorded as being behind him. In addition to this a more blood- like good- looking colt was not oufc all last year, and the high reserve placed on him at the sale indicated the confidence of Baron Nivifere, who, according to report, had tried him collaterally to be a stone better than Brick; and as last week the latter was ascertained to be able to give any quantity of weight to Living- stone, it really would seem that Hospodar was invincible, more especially as the only objection that trainers entertain against him, of turning his toes out, will not militate against him on this course. Of work he has done enough to satisfy any sceptic, so much so, indeed, that it is a question with many good judges whether he may not have been a little overdone. But we are so satisfied in our own minds that trainers are the best judges of the constitutions of their horses, that we will not quarrel with them on this point. And as Stradella has given us a taste of the form of the stable, we have the best reasons for thinking that the claims of Hospodar to be considered the winner of this minor Derby have not been overrated. Saccharometer's performances are of the highest class, as dis- closed by the easy way in which he beat upwards of twenty two- year olds in the Newmarket Plate ; and the manner in which he carried off the double event in the July meeting, and which well earned him his retirement for the remainder of the season. And as in his first race he was before thirteen winners, and in the succeed- ing stakes heading a host of fresh ones, his public recommenda- tions are of a higher order than even those of " the foreigner." But the operations of the metallics, founded either on the pre- sumption that from the shelly nature of his feet he is unable to go through a Two Thousand preparation, or for other reasons which we cannot fathom, are of such an adverse character that, according to precedent, we must discard the horse, whom, under other circumstances, would have found in us a cordial advocate. For the adoption of this course, we shall perhaps have the penalty of our rashness. But when the fact of his having given 161b to Manrico and beating him ten lengths, as well as the retire- ment of Brick, cannot improve him in the estimation of his opponents, we can come to no other conclusion than that the layers know more than the backers. Blue Mantle was in tremendous force during the Ascot week last year, and had he not have run for the July and Chesterfield, and been reserved for the Houghton engagement, he would per- haps have been in a different position in both markets at the pre- sent time. At York he first showed symptoms of temper, occa- sioned by repeated calls upon him at home and abroad, and he never recovered himself throughout the remainder of the season. During the winter and spring, no horse has done better than Blue Mantle, and Harlock, according to report, is so sweet ori him that he recommended his owner to forego a stake last week worth several hundred pounds, and which was a gift to him, in order that he might come fresh and well to the post for the grander prize. And if with his three Ascot races in him he could run Saccharometer the first day to two lengths after a bad start, and the second day to a head, running a dead heat with such a flyer as Lady Augusta had been tried to be, the natural presumption must now arise in every unprejudiced mind that wherever Saccharometer may be, there Blue Mantle must be found. In fact, by condition alone their respective places at the finish will be determined. Macaroni is almost as handsome a colt as Carnival, and accord- ing to rumour, was tried last year to be able to beat Automaton very easily, and a lot of money went on him at the time for the Derby. How Automaton beat him is now a matter of record, as also the disappearance of Macaroni in the betting. But his im- provement. in form, and the fact of his having defeated the Bar- batus colt, Valentine, and others so easily, has recently called at- tention to him as a rough outsider, and only as such can we re. gard him, for Jennings must have got his measure to an inch- Still, previous to his defeat in the autumn he was pronounced to be the best of Mr Naylor's, and his race with Automaton has been satisfactorily explained to his friends. Rapid Rhone, when he won his maiden race at Newmarket, gave every promise of framing into a race horse, and the Middle- ham horse watchers are loud in their praises of him, which ac- counts for his constantly figuring in the market. But as Bohemia must have been completely worn out when he beat her, and the others were only third- class form, we cannot enlist ourselves on his side, especially after the lamentable manner in which Beau- vale and the SToung Melbourne colt cut up last week. Melrose is a big, commanding horse, with rather a heavy shoulder, and as described by those who have seen him do his work a lazy but fine goer. As j'et he is dark, leaving us therefore only to remark that he will not* be beaten for want of condition. Escape improved his two year old from a little last week, and showed that his trainer had not permitted him to eat the corn of idleness. Still we cannot estimate his chance higher than being, perhaps, the best of the outsiders. Onesander will make but a poor representative of so great a stable as that of Lord Stamford's, and a very insufficient substitute for Brick, of whom Baron Niviere is said to have entertained a wholesome dread. Neither can Trojanus nor Newsmonger com- mend themselves to our notice, in short, look where we may, either at public running in every light, or to the suggestive as well as the far more trustworthy operations of the pencil dealers, we cannot sum up otherwise than in favour of HOSPO- DAR ; and for his immediate attendants we have an impression that he will have Blue Mantle and Saccharometer. A Sweepstakes of 300 sovs each, as it is to be run over the Beacon Course, will afford Balder the opportunity of recovering a portion of the money dropped on him in the last Cesare witch, and if he is as good as he was when he was tried for that race, he ought to win easily in this company. The Coffee Room Stakes has not a gay entry, and perhaps Fantail may be discovered to be the most trustworthy. The Free Handicap on the Rowley Mile will complete the card of the afternoon, and between Exchequer and Gorse we opine the brunt of the contest will rest. Wednesday's list is very much improved, and the Newmarket Two Year Old Plate has a magnificent entrv, so that it can no longer be regarded in the light of an off race. The first four events being open, leaves us the Prince of Wales' Stakes to deal with first, the only one run during the meeting over the Cesarewitch Course, but we could have wished, for the sake of the illustrious per- sonage after whom it was named, that the entry was of a better quality. Had not Citadel been rumoured to be beaten in his trial for the Metropolitan, we should have thought something of his chance ; and as Nottingham's leg gave way in the Derby, and Vanguard labours under the reputation of being " a chatterer," we are induced to think the welcome colours of Lord Ailesbury on Teterrima will be first visible to the judge. A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, D. M., has so inferior a lot of nominations, that it will be hard if Lord Stamford does not manage to land it with one of his pair. The Four Year Old Sweepstakes, we conclude, will be a walk over for by Mr Savile; and in the Sweepstakes, A. F., Dunkeld must have irretrievably lost his form if he cannot get before ani- mals of the class of Revolver and Sea King. The 8weepstakes on the Rowley Mile we must credit to Wingrave. The Newmarket Two Year Old Plate, famous for the introduc- tion of Saccharometer to public notice, may be expected to pro- duce from fifteen to twenty runners. We are. therefore, en- sured an interesting contest, and an insight into the early Derby favourites of next year. Out of such an enormous subscription list we will not attempt to indicate the starters ; but, as the put down money is so low and the take up so great, nearly every home and country stable will send forth a candidate. Neither have we confidence enough in our judgment to select the absolute winner, but we should not be surprised to see Baron Rothschild or the French stable clear the way before them. The Match at the bottom of the card we doubt being run. Thursday relies as much upon its One Thousand Guineas as Tuesday upon its Two Thousand, and the heroine shares with the hero the honours of the week. " The Thousand''— as the natives, for the sake of brevity, term the race— has no less than sixty- four fillies down for it, which will render the stake an unusually rich one. Among those from which the field will be made up are Water Kelpie, The West Wind, Tornado, Amelia, Gold Dust, Bonny Bell, Crafton Lass, Countess, Lady Augusta, Tease Me Not, and Columba. For these the striking out of Cachuca has been a most fortunate affair, although equally pro- voking to Lord Portsmouth, who might fairly have reckoned on this rich stake being placed to his account by her. But as she is removed we have only to look out for the next best public per- former, which must be admitted to be Tornado, and between her and Lady Augusta the finish ought to rest, unless The West Wind blows very strongly from the north. The Free Handicap ior this afternoon has fifteen acceptances, and in taking Bedouin and Vinegar Hill for the winner we do not consider we shall shoot wide of the target, although if Makeshift was in her August form of last year there would be nothing to beat her. But the lamentable exhibition made by Lord Glasgow's colt in the handicap would lead to quite an oppo- site conclusion respecting her. The Whip, as we stated some time back, will not furnish the contest the world was so anxious to witness between Asteroid and Tim Wliiffler, as Lord William Powlett is going to reserve his horse for his other engagement on the following day, in which he considers he will be less exposed to defeat. On Friday we wind up with seven races, as a suitable con- clusion to a good week. The Newmarket Stakes is the chief of these, but the entry is small, and fives us no prospect of a renewal of a Cossack and War Eagle struggle. Generally it is a reflex of the Two Thousand, but on this occasion, as Automaton will not run, we take Mr Merry's chance to be superior to that of any other subscriber. The Sweepstakes of 100 sovs each, with the usual condition, the winner should be sold for 2,000 sovs, or carry 71b extra, will be one of the most exciting races of the week, as in it Tim Whiffler makes his first appearance asa fouryear old, andundertaking togive 71b and a beating to Hartington, Dusk, and Carisbrcok, which we have no doubt he will be able to accomplish. Whether Carbineer, who meets him at even weights, will be pulled out, or reserved for the Great Northern Handicap, we are not in a position to state, but at all events the Great Cup winner must possess our undivided confidence. THE ART OE STARTING HORSES. BY ADMIRAL ROUS. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIR : It is an extraordinary fact that the art of starting race horses on fair terms for short courses should be considered an arduous task. They are not ridden by sailors or tailors, but by the most accomplished jockeys, who are assisted by well paid officials, under the superintendence of stewards. The learned scribes who write for the sporting papers are at a loss to suggest remedies to perform a simple process which might be effected under the management of a child, if a wish far fair play could be instilled into the minds of the dramatis persona. No animal is so thoroughly under command as a race horse fit to run and well prepared by the strongest exercise. He has no exuberant spirit— that has been taken out of him ; forty- nine horses out of fifty come to the starting- post like sheep ; it is not until they have been ill- used and wantonly spurred that they be- come, like their riders, inclined to be mischievous. Why are the riders so inclined ? Because some of their masters and the trainers instruct them to get well off. If the culprits are fined, the money will be paid— not out of their pockets; if they lose start by a want of audacity, their services will no longer be re- quired. It is not unusual on country race courses to observe cer- tain trainers attend at the starting- post to encourage their lads to set the starter at defiance ; and there is one fact which must be recorded—" the belligerent jockeys who notoriously and syste- matically commit the greatest excesses never want a ride, and never are in want of a patron." Every racing man knows that nothing but suspension can cure the evil; but by suspension horse owners are deprived of services for which retaining fees or annuities are to be paid without re- turns. At this period the country discipline is so lax that you will hear at the starting- posts jockeys of 5st 101b roaring out " No, no," " Hold hard," & c, & c, without taking the slightest notice of the starter or the assistant starter's flag. Yet without profound silenee and attention the starter cannot perform his duty. Ttw outrages this year at Lincoln, Nottingham, Liverpool, Derby, Doncaster, Warwick, and Northampton have opened un- willing eyes to the necessity of enforcing discipline, but only three petty fines have been levied to balance a multiplicity of offences. Two lads played the same game on Tuesday ( Craven) ; they are suspended, and the starting was remarkably good for the remainder of the week. Country stewards are diffident in exert- ing their power, because they cannot estimate its extent over the offenders. It is not an agreeable vocation to punish any man, and there is always a natural good feeling not to injure the prospects of young lads, who, whatever may be their faults, are notoriously intrepid and intelligent. For the last sixty years the starting has been the bete noire of racing. In more recent times, if the horses for the Derby suc- ceeded in getting off within an hour, it was considered a fair amount of business. Nothing could be worse managed. What signified the length of the course i Matilda was allowed eighty yards start when she won the St Leger. I recollect when the Newmarket starter, who tenanted a house belonging to one of our best jockeys, always evinced a feudal feeling, and never allowed the horses to go unless his landlord was well in front; and an old friend, now no more, sincerely believed that his horse ran thirty- six miles in false starts when he won the Clearwell. In those days a good and ready start was the exception to the general rule. The late Lord G. Bentinck, by dint of energy, patience, and perseverance, successfully reformed the starting; but the noble lord was backed by unlimited power to fine and suspend. The Bentinck system broke down owing to the venality of the starter. In 1859 I discovered that the starter- general was in the receipt of a large income by presents from the owners of winning horses, and I was officially informed from his own confession that he never made less than £ 1,000 per annum. The jockeys soon dis- covered whose horses always got off in front, and I look upon this disclosure as the primary cause of the present evils. It is im- perative that there should not only be good faith between the starter and the jockeys, but there should be no suspicion of favour or ill- will. If a jockey believes that he has been put in the hole, a natural feeling prompts him to help himself unfairly when- ever he has an opportunity. This is human nature. The ill- will spreads ; the inefficiency of the starter is confirmed. I am bound to add that no unworthy suspicion, to my knowledge, is attached to the present starters, whom I believe to be faithful and worthy of trust. As a panacea some persons recommend that the starter should have discretionary power to disqualify an offending jockey from winning if he comes in first. This would bring us into courts of law, and very few stewards would share the responsibility even in the most flagrant case. Others advise a total abolition of half mile races excepting for two year olds ; but half broken two year « > lds are the most difficult to manage. There is nothing more absurd than to expatiate on the difficulty of starting half mile races unless there is a large field of horses, the difficulty of the start not depending on the course, but on the number of horses. Forty- three started last year for the Cambridgeshire Stakes, thirty- eight for the Hunt Cup at Ascot, and thirty- two at Goodwood, T. Y. C. With a limited number there is no difficulty in starting half mile or yearling course if the starter and jockeys are inclined for fair play. In South America matches are made from one hun- dred to two hundred yards. Their jockeys are clever enough. Why are our jockeys estimated at a lower grade ? I recollect a match at Newmarket made by two celebrated sportsmen ( whom may Providence long preserve) ! It was written by mistake, and signed for one hundred miles. Luckily it was run the last one hun- dred yards of the R. M. without any inconvenience to the jockeys, and it afforded great amusement and as much betting as would have taken place at the longer distance. This reminds me of Mr Naylor'B proposal, that, with a large acceptance for a handicap, it would be a great improvement to divide the horses into lots, not more than fifteen in each, and the respective winners to run for the great prize on a subsequent day. This plan would increase the sport and avoid the difficulty of starting an unmanage- able field. Racing is a game to which two thousand horses in the United Kingdom are attached, of which number we may compute that there are eight hundred which cannot run beyond T. Y. U., and would infinitely prefer half a mile; but all stoutness and speed is by comparison. Many of our jady race horses make stout hun- ters and good weight carriers; the form of t. he| Vengeanc- Barb colt, which won a match of two furlongs last week, would, Anno 1700, have been good enough to have beaten any old English race hor se in a six mile course. On the assumption that the Arabian horse has not degenerated since 1720, I will prove the fact that the English race horse has improved 20 per cent in point of speed and endur- ance, size, and strength. I must be pardoned this digression ; it is to expose the fallacies of writers who imagine that our horses have degenerated because we do not like to break them down with heavy weights and long courses. Our forefathers delighted to run their miserable hacks four and six miles. There is no reason we should follow their example. As for the encouragement of breed- ing stout horses, we have only to refer to the prices paid for year- lings at the Hampton Court stud, to remember that a stallion like Stockwell earns £ 2,000 per annum, and that any horse which can race for two miles is worth £ 2,500. You may pick up a jade for £ 25. What greater encouragement do you propose to give for the breed of stout runners, & c. 1 To prohibit, therefore, horses from running short courses is to my mind a very strong order. Do not encourage the breed of jady" horses by giving public money for short courses: but the more variety you add to any game, the greater the attractions, and the greater the amusement. If you capriciously forbid a half mile race, because you have your own objections and you do not fancy it, it becomes a grievance to the public who may have the misfortune to possess speedy jades, which lose their sole chance of distinction, and a still greater grievance to the breeders of horses, because all unnecessary re- strictions are detrimental to the sport, and will deteri ® rate the price of stock, and injure to a great extent the prosperity of New- market. I therefore propose to keep the riotous young jockeys under fear by suspension ; there are 100 lads equally capable and ready to fill their vacancies ; to limit the sweepstakes made over night to eight subscribers ; and not to dictate to gentlemen what courses we prohibit them to run.— Yours, & c, H. I. Rous. 13, Berkeley- square, April 15, 1803. ASCOT RACES.— Great alterations and improvements are in pro- gress for the approaching meeting; a line of 22 private boxes has been erected in the Colonnade in front of the Grand Stand, capable of accommodating eight or nine persons each, furnished with neat and comfortable chairs, all of which are engaged, with the name of the occupier painted on each door, in opera- box style. Che approach is at the east end of the Stand, by a flight of stone steps, quite distinct from the other entrances, with a gallery at " he back of the boxes, lighted by glazed doors. The whole of the external part of the Grand Stand is being fresh painted, and, when complete, will have a very imposing appearance. Addi- tional rooms have been built in the Queen's Stand for the accom- modation of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. The judge's chair has been removed about ten yards, and is now in close proximity to the telegraph, both of which are enclosed with palisades, thereby preventing the pressure of the crowd, which has on former occasions very much impeded the officials. At the back of the telegraph a double railed passage leads to the weighing- room and Clerk of the Course's office, the only entrance in future for trainers, jockeys, and the press. Several improvements in the running ground have likewise been effected by Mr C. Davies, the most important of which is the widening of the course to a considerable extent from the starting- post on the New Mile. Horses marked * are in the Derby, f in the Oaks, J in the Lege EPSOM SPRING MEETING. Stewards: Hon Admiral Rous, Lord Coventry, C. Alexander, Esq; C. H. Oarew, Esq; and A. Heathcote, Esq, Judge: Mr J. Clark. Clerk of the Course: Mr H. Dorling. Clerk of the Scales: Mr J. Manning. Starter: Mr T. M'George. Following, instead of preceding the inaugural meeting at head quarters this year, owing to the early Eastertide, the Epsom Spring Meeting has rarely taken place under more favourable auspices, whether as regards the weather or promise of sport, and the result of the City and Suburban on the opening day, especially, was somewhat eagerly anticipated, the more so after the erratic movements thereon in " the market" during the last few weeks. It would, however, be now more curious than useful to revert to the horses that have from time to time been put up and put down again for the above event, and small wonder is it that the betting has been more circumscribed than usual, or that the old truism experientia docet should have been made fully manifest. Apart from the phantoms that have appeared and dis- appeared again, however, certain horses have been steady in the betting, more especially Adventurer, whose victory at the Don- caster Spring Meeting first brought him into prominent notice for the Epsom events, although he was finally deposed from the leading position he held at the beginning of the week for the City and Suburban by Gardener and Catch ' em Alive, the latter of whom became a hot favourite on the extinguisher finally going on his mysterious stable companion, the Glenochty colt. One of the special features of the Bpring Meeting this year was the " inner ring," accessible only to members of Tattersall's and the Newmarket Room on the payment of an extra five shillings. The ostensible object of this arrangement was to exclude the welching division, and to set a section of the ring apart, more especially for the benefit of those who, having heavy commissions to execute, have hitherto found it difficult to do so, for the persons known to them as trust- worthy men have been completely swamped as it were by the mob of a promiscuous ring, especially on such days as " The Derby." The portion of the ring set apart on this occasion was that immediately opposite the Steward's Stand, and " the gentle- men" were thereby enabled to invest, and the bookmakers to make their way to their clients without let or hindrance. On the other hand much difficulty was experienced by that section of the public who, without being really habitues of the Turf, attend certain meetings, more especially near the metropolis, and bet spiritedly, for these persons, being neither members of Tatter- sail's nor the room at Newmarket, found themselves to a certain extent shut out from betting with those members of Tattersall's with whom they are acquainted, as they were only enabled to take their chance of catching hold of" them as they passed to and fro from the outer to the inner ring. There is, however, seldom a good without an attendant evil, arid the movement may be considered a trial, one which will be more fully tested at the Summer Meeting, by which time we would suggest that the " inner ring" be enlarged and another gate added, so that one entrance be set apart for entry and another for outlet, instead of crowding in and out one small wicket. Then, again, the privilege of entry to the inner ring might be extended to those gentlemen who are known to, and could be personally vouched for, by members of Tattersall's, as responsible and respectable parties. We merely throw out these suggestions for future consideration, believing that Mr Dorling, who has so long and successfully catered for the public, is actu- ated solely by the wish to protect those who attend his meetings from being made the prey of thieves and welchers. The attendance on Thursday was very great, although to those accustomed to regard Epsom more especially in connection with the Derby day, the muster, good as it was, shrunk into compara- tive insignificance. The Trial Stakes, with which the " ball was set in motion,'' closed with only half- a- dozen entries against that of sixteen last year, when Arcadia, it will be remembered, fol- lowed up her Liverpool and Northampton successes by adding this to the list. Whether the form displayed by Argonaut at Newmarket last week was formidable enough to scare others from entering the lists against him we are unable to say, but at all events, his chance was esteemed so good that 5 to 2 was at last betted on him, Buckenham being the only other of the half- dozen " meddled with." Argonaut, however, easily as he disposed of Fantastic the other day over a shorter distance, was to- day doomed to defeat, and despite Wells's determined effort to get him home, was beaten by a head by Buckenham, al- though the pair were running so wide of each other that few could make out which had won until the numbers were hoisted. Inquiries were instantly made about Buckenham for the City and Suburban, but as Mr Savile had no intention of running his horse for that race— for which many had previously " fancied" him— he was struck out at ten minutes to two. This further proof of Mr 8avile's horses being " in form" led to an investment of 2,000 to 60 about The Ranger for the Derby. Just a dozen runners were sig- nalled to do battle for the Heathcote Plate, of whom Poland was by far in most esteem, and the blooming condition in which he was brought to the post was certainly a " feather in the cap'' of his trainer, Henry Goater. Some delay took place, mainly owing to the temper shown by Duchess of Kent, who was evi- dently in no racing humour, for she tried all she could to dis- lodge her jockey beforehand on her way to the post, and when eventually remounted and the flag went down she jumped round, dashed away towards the bushes, and took no actual part in the contest, out of which Poland catne far more triumphant than the unfortunate country after which he is named did in the recent hopeless struggle with Russia. Knight of the Bath, formerly the property of Lord Westmoreland, but more recently of Prince Soltykoff, and trained by Ford, ran out to the right just after passing the post, and fell down dead, having broken a blood vessel. Sam Adams, who had ridden him, was im- mediately picked up, and though not seriously hurt was so much shaken that he had to forego his mount on Catch ' em Alive for the City and Suburban in favour of Drew. Another field of a dozen started for the Two Year Old Stakes, being, oddly enough, the number that started last year, both for this race and the Heathcote Plate. The previous fame of the clipping Molly Carew deprived the race of much of its interest, for so great a certainty was it deemed for her, that 7 to 4 was betted on her, and 10 to 1 offered " bar one!'' Nor was the con- fidence of the filly's backers misplaced, for she made " an ex- ample" of the lot opposed to her, whom she had sate all the way, and, quitting them as she liked, won as she pleased. The start for this race, we are bound to observe, was one of the best witnessed lately. Ample time— to wit, some fifty minutes— being allowed to weigh out for the City and Suburban, plenty of opportunity was afforded for pursuing speculation on that event. The betting during the intervals of the previous races had been mainly con- fined to three— Catch ' em Alive, Adventurer, and Gardener— for beyond this trio 20 to 1 was obtainable, so that it is almost super- fluous to say that it proved a bad betting race for bookmakers at last. The only noteworthy change that took place in the wagering up to the time of starting was that Gardener passed Adventurer in the betting, and became on equal terms with Catch ' em Alive. At the close, indeed, he was, in the majority of books, the better favouritefor money, although it is necessary to state that in some parts of the ring Catch ' ein Alive was " barred" as the first favourite, and we can, therefore, only go by the majority, in awarding a slight favouritism to Gardener, which, how- ever, was, we repeat, not an universal one. During one period of the afternoon Oberon had been once more in- vested" on at 14 to 1, but the movement was very transient, and the fourth best favourite, at last at 20 to 1, was undoubtedly the top- weighted Asteroid, who was finally Sir Joseph's represen- tative instead of the shortly before much- fancied Argonaut. Thirty numbers— just half a dozen more than last year— were finally hoisted, and of the vast number of others " coloured " on the card no " sensation " was occasioned by the non- appearance of any of them. Of the above thirty, however, Beachy Head was found to be lame just before starting, and did not go to the post. The race, as will be seen on reference to the ample details given below, was not attended with many kaleidoscopic changes. Of the leading favourites Gardener, who sweated considerably before starting, cut by far the worst figure. Catch ' em Alive proved no catch to his backers, for after running forward with Adventurer he died away in the straight, and to the latter and Umpire the issue wasfinally and entirely left. The " American," who displayed a spice of his temper prior to starting, was, however, bowled over by the quondam favourite, the pair of them " hanging" somewhat up the distance. An objection followed on the ground of " a cannon'' and foul riding, but Admiral Rous, Mr Alexander, and Lord West- moreland— the latter acting for Lord Coventry— returned a verdict, as was generally anticipated by those who had carefully watched the race, in favour of the] winner, who was afterwards backed very freely for the Metropolitan at 3 to 1. Adventurer, we need hardly say, was a bad horse for the ring, having, as already stated, been one of the " legitimates" so long in the market. General Hess, who ob- tained third honeurs, was ridden in Mr Crawfurd's colours in- stead of Lord Uxbridge's, but this was not owing, as some ima- gined, to any change of ownership, but simply because, by some means, the " rightful" colours were not forthcoming. The non appearance of Fordham— for J. Adams was on Umpire— is attri- butable to his having met with a slight accident a day or two before. The race was further noteworthy for the circumstance of both the present and ex- Premier's colours being " sported" in it, Lord Pal- merston's on Spencer and Lord Derby's on Cape Flyaway. Of the eleven entered for the London Bridge Stakes the only absentees were Santhal and Welcher. Some time was again wasted at the post, for the favourite, Bangle, broke away in company with the Bridal Tour filly, and the latter going on a gratuitous excursion jumped the rails, then tacking about unshipped her juvenile rider, and having deposited him in a ditch, " took" the hedge like a steeple chaser into the meadow adjoining Tattenham Corner, and galloped about until finally captured, not however to be again sent to the post. The result was unfavourable to the favourite, for Alcibiade, who for more than half a mile looked outpaced and out of the rt. ce, came up on the outside at the finish, and winning easily was sold for 210 guineas, an excess of some 180 over his entered price, and goes into J. Nightingall's stable. After another " wait" for the Inkermann Plate— for which Poland, as a matter of course, was a hot favourite— the delinquent in this instance being Maubourquet, the dozen were despatched on the last journey of the day, and again the fine speed of Poland was developed, for he achieved a very easy victory, and was in- stantly installed into the Derby betting at 5,000 to 75. Apart from the current betting on the events of the day but little was done. 3 to 1, as above stated, was booked to money about Adven- turer for the Metropolitan and 9 to 2 about Bedouin. The Two Thousand was very lightly touched upon. 6 to 4 was the highest offer against Hospodar, and 9 to 2 was once or twice booked about Saccharometer, while some inquiries were made after Melrose. In addition to the Derby transactions already alluded to National Guard, after his stable companion's victory in the City and Subur- ban, was backed at 1,000 to 70. Though necessarily hard from the late dry weather, the course was tolerably well covered with herbage, and in better condition than might have been anticipated. Another summer- like day again drew together a large company, the racing, as on Thursday, being set to commence at half- past one. Prior to this, however, the stewards— Lord Westmore- land acting for Lord Coventry, and Lord Stamford for Mr Alexan- der— investigated the vexed starting question of the previous day. The starter having complained of Hibberd for disobedience in the Inkerman Plate, he was suspended from riding until Tuesday, the 19th of May, although according to the new regulations he was allowed to- day's " grace," and rode Colleen Rhue in the first race, which Libellous, who was made the favourite, won easily. A further complaint was made against G. Noble, who it was alleged set all orders at defiance at the start for the City and Suburban, and refused to go back when ordered to do so, both by Mr Carew and Mr M'George, and he was in consequence suspended from riding again after to- day until the first of June. Some chopping and changing took place in the betting on the New Two Year Old Stakes, for as little as 2 to 1 was at first taken about Starbeam, who finally retired, however, to 100 to 15 ( offered), and Ackworth, who certainly went as well as anything, was at last at the head of the list, but Sister to Wing eventually proved the winner. The chance ofjMr Merry's Phemy filly was, however, scarcely improved by her contretemps at the post, for just as the starter was about to lower the flag she crossed her legs, fell, and rolled over Edwards, whose hip was slightly injured thereby. The flag was raised again time enough to allow Edwards to re- mount and take part in the contest. The Balaclava Stakes, a selling spin of half a mile, succeeded, and the usual long and tire- some delay took place. The favourite, Strawberry Hill, sustained defeat, and the result was a dead heat with Welcher and Argus the Exile— the first time, we opine, that Argus, although an " Exile," was ever mixed up with a Welcher. The " Exile" afterwards walked over, and got rid of The Welcher by paying £ 35 out of the stakes. During the early portion of the after- noon 3 to 1 was offered on the field for the Metropolitan, and 4 to 1 " bar one," while Alerte and Harlequin were occasionally backed at 8 to 1 each. Mr Ten Broeck took 3,000 to 800 about his two coupled, which led to many in- vestments being made on the pair. Later in the afternoon Had- dington— who was left at the post the other day at Thirsk— was introduced into the betting, and backed at last for some money at 10 to 1. The field dwindled away to eleven runners, and by the closing prices it will be seen that it was a near thing at last for favouritism with Bedouin and Adventurer, although the former had the call at 3 to 1, while his stable companion Umpire was backed at the same price as Haddington. Victory was in favour of the latter after a close race home with Ca- nary, about whom the last bet booked was 2,000 to 60, while the favourite got home third, a head from the second, with Umpire and Adventurer close up, and so close together that the judge was unable to separate them by placing either fourth. The winner is the joint property of Mr Jackson and Mr J. B. Morris, who land a pretty good, though not very large, stake. The Walton Stakes for " twos and threes" brought out a quartett only, and was won by Mr Savile's two year old Skirmisher colt, the worst favourite of the trio invested on; and the Durdans Plate fell to the lot of the first favourite, Stanton, beating half a dozen, very , moderate ones. The chief incident in the betting on future ' events was the retrogression of Carnival to offers of 40 to 1 for the Derby. The wagering, however, on the Two Thousand and Derby was not very extensive; the latest move- ments, as far as we could gather them, will be found below. The management of the course was, as usual, entrusted to Su- perintendent Walker, assisted by Inspectors Bradstocke and Pen- fold and a small and efficient body of the A division, and the Grand Stand was placed under the supervision of Inspector Tan- ner. The arrangements of both railway companies were admi- rable ; the trains were despatched without any unnecessary de- lay, and the unusually large attendance conveyed to and from the scene of action without accident or inconvenience. THUR8DAY, APRIL 16.— The TRIAL PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; three year olds 7st lib, four 8st 71b, five 8st 131b, six and aged 9st; mares allowed 51b, geldings 31b; one mile; 6 subs. Mr. H. Savile's Buckenham, by Voltigeur, 4 yrs, 8st71b J. Goater 1 Sir J. Hawley's Argonaut, 4 yrs, 8st 71b Wells 2 Lord St Vincent's Necromancer, 5 yrs, Sst 131b Castance 3 * t Mr Morris's Gelert, 3 yrs, 7st lib Judd 4 Mr W. Day ns Joco, 3 yrs, 7st lib s. Adams 5 Mr Saxon's Stanton. 5 yrs, 8st 101b Midgeley 6 Betting : 5 to 2 on Argonaut, 9 to 2 agst Buckenham, and 10 to 1 any other ( offered). Immediately they were in play the lead was taken by Argonaut, closely waited on by Buckenham and Joco, two or three lengths in whose wake Gelert and Necromancer also travelled on together. 8oon after crossing the road in these positions Gelert was beaten, and Jeco next hanging out signals of distress, Necromancer passed the pair, but himself was in trouble within the distance, when Buckenham challenged Sir Joseph's horse, and, racing all the way home, obtained a shade the best of it at the Stand, whence the favourite struggled gamely for the premiership, but failed to get up again, and was defeated by a head; six lengths off Necromancer was third, nearly twice as far in front of Gelert and the Woodyeates colt, side by side; Stanton last throughout, and far tailed off at the finish. The HEATHCOTE HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; winners 51b extra; New T. Y. C. ( three quarters of a mile). Sir H. Goater's Poland, by Autocrat, 3 yrs, 5st 101b ( carried 5st 111b) A. Woodhouse 1 Mr G. Angell's East Sheen, 5 yrs, 8st J. Daley 2 Mr J. Ward's Rapture, 5 yrs, 7st Whiteley Mr G. Hodgman's Libellous, 6 yrs, 8st 51b D. Hughes Prince Soltykoii's Knight of the Bath, 4 yrs, 8st.. .. S. Adams Mr T. Hughes's Miss Emma, 5 yrs, 7st 71b Prior Mr Brown's The Briton, 3 yrs, " st J. Nightingall Mr Wodson's Selection, 3 yrs, 7st Clement Mr G. . Lambert's Kangaroo, 3 yrs, 5st 91b W. Atkins t Mr H. Madelaine's Duchess of Kent, 2 yrs, Sst 71b Brown f Mr G. Hodgman's Virginia, 2 yrs, 5st 71b ( ear 5st 81b) Gas9ton 0 Mr Mellon's Lifebuoy, 2 yrs, 5st 71b J. Smith 0 Betting: 7 to 4 agst Poland, 7 to 2 agst Libellous, 5 to 1 agst East Sheen, and 10 to 1 agst Rapture. After con- siderable fractiousness on the part of the Duchess of Kent, whose jockey at length dismounted and walked to the post, the flag fell to a start all in favour of Libellous, the next off being East Sheen and Poland. At the head of the suc- ceeding division came Knight of the Bath, Miss Emma, and Rapture, her royal highness, restive to the last, having whipped round and bolted directly the word was given. Barely a third of the course had been traversed in this order when the" favourite, in advance, ran in company with Libellous to the distance, the latter then beating a retreat with the Knight, leaving East Sheen and Rapture in attendance on the three year old, who eventually quitted the pair, and won in a canter by six lengths ; Rapture finishing a neck from the second. At an interval of several lengths, Libellous was fourth, followed ( 53- Miss Emma, Selection, and Knight of the Bath, who, after passing the chair, staggered and dropped dead, shaking young Sam Adams so severely that he had to be carried to the Enclosure, and was unable to ride in other races; the last two home being Kangaroo and The Briton. The Two YEAR OLD STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added; colts 8st 101b, fillies Sst 71b; the second saved his stake; half a mile; 50 subs. t Mr J. F. Rowland's b f Molly Carew, by Wild Dayrell, Sst 71b H. Grimshaw 1 Lord Rendlesham's b c Diomed, 8st 101b HiDberd 2 Lord St Vincent's bk c Narbonne, Sst lolb Custatice 3 t Mr Henry's b f Lauristinus, Sst 71b Challoner 0 * X Mr H. Hill's br c Ackworth, Sst 101b A. Day 0 t Mr G. Hodgman's b f Ephemera, 8st 71b W. Johnson 0 * Mr G. Lambert's bk c Weatherglass, Sst 101b J. Goater 0 Mr Merton's br f Lady Warwick, 8st 71b J. Beeves 0 Lord Palmerston's b f by Kataplan, dam Bistre, Sst 71b Gray 0 Mr Payne's ch f Tomfoolery, Sst 71b Drew 0 X Mr G. Solomon's br c Brother Jonathan, Set 101b A. Edwards 0 Mr K. Wales's b c The Confederate, Sst 101b Midgeley 0 Betting: 7 to 4 on Molly Carew, 10 to 1 agst Tomfoolery, 100 to 8 agst Ackworth, 100 to 7 agst the Rataplan filly, and 100 to 6 agstNar- bonne. An excellent start having been effected without a failure, Brother Jonathan, inside, first showed prominently in advance, the next best in the centreof an almost perfect line beingLady Warwick and the favourite, supported right and left by Tomfoolery, Ack- worth, Diomed, and Narbonne. Thus they came on to the rails, where Brother Jonathan dropped astern, and Molly Carew took up the running, and quitting her horses, of whom only Diomed persevered to the end, beat him easily by three quarters of a length, Narbonne missing his stake three lengths from the second. Lady Warwick was a bad fourth; Confederate fifth ; Lauristinus, the Rataplan filly, and Ackworth next cantering past, with Ephemera at the tail of the ruck; Brother Jona- than last. The CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 if declared, with 100 added; winners extra; the second re- ceived 25 sovs out of the stakes; the last mile and a quarter; 155 subs, 45 of whom paid 5 sovs eaeh. 56. Mr J. Gilby's Adventurer, by Newminster, 4 yrs, 5st 121b G. Noble 1 8. Mr Ten Broeck's Umpire, 6 yrs, 8st J. Adams 2 6. Lord Uxbrieigr-' s General Hess, 6yrs, 8st 31b .... Custance 3 1. Sir J. Hawley's Asteroid, 5 yrs, 9st 5lb Wells 0 3. Lord Derby's Cape Flyaway, 6 yrs, 8st 91b ( car- ried 8st 101b) Aldcroft 0 11. Mr T. Temperley's Joey Jones, 5 yrs, 7st 111b ( including 5lb extra) J. Snowden 0 16. Mr Naylor's Chere Amie, 6 yrs, 7st 71b Challoner 0 17. Lord Pahnerston's Spencer, 5 yrs, 7st 61b ( car- ried 7st 71b) J. Beeves 0 21. Mr J. Stephenson's Turn of Luck, 4 yrs, 7st 41b. E. Forster 0 22. Mr Elliott's Gardener, 5 yrs, 7st 41b Midge ey 0 23. Mr B. E. Dunbar's Overton, 5yrs, 7st 41b I. Daley 0 31. Mr Jas. Smith's Queen of Spain, 4 yrs, 6st 131b . . Clement 0 32. Lord Bateman'sMissLivingstone, 4yrs, 6stl31b. Tomlinson 0 * } 33. Mr W. Stewart's Cairncastle, 3 yrs, 6st 121b H. Covey 0 57. Sir W. Codrington's Catch ' em Alive, 4 yrs, 6st 101b ( carried 6st 121b) Drew 0 38. MrJohnDay'sCanary, 5yrs, 6stl01b( carried6stl21b) Judd 0 41. Mr Hughes's Barhadbes, 4yrs, 6st71b( carried 6st9L.) Prior 0 42. Mr Elphinstone's Lapidist, 4 yrs, 6st 5lb F. Crouch 0 46. Mr G. Solomon's Portlaud, 6 yrs, 6st 21b Peppier 0 * f{ 49. Mr Saxon's Amazonian, 3 yrs, 6st 21b Lightfoot 0 50. Mr Godding's Weatherspy, 3 yrs, 6st A. Woodhouse 0 * + 54. Mr J. Merry's Escape, 3 yrs, 6st Ward 0 58. Mr John Osborne's Comet, 3 yrs, 5st lilb Carroll 0 59. Mr J. J ohnstone's Oberon, 4 yrs, 5st 121b J. Marson 0 * I 62. Colonel Towneley's Newchurch, 3 yrs, 5st 121b.. YVilkinson 0 63. Mr Ten Broeck's Summerside, 3 yrs, 5st 121b Murfet 0 67. Mr Payne's Merry Maid, 4 yrs, 5st 101b Loates 0 73. Mr D. Kinsella's Colleen Rhue, 3 yrs. 5st 71b .... Mordan 0 * X 79. Mr W. Hart's Middlewatch, 3 yrs, 5st 71b Ken yon 0 Betting at starting: 7 to 2 agst Gardener, 4 to 1 agst Catch ' em Alive, 11 to 2 agst Adventurer, 20 to 1 each agst Asteroid and Oberon, 25 to 1 each agst Merry Maid, Comet, and Um- pire, 30 to 1 agst General Hess, 33 to 1 agst Queen of Spain, 40 to 1 each agst Newchurch, Weatherspy, Amazonian, and Lapidist, and 50 to 1 agst Turn of Luck. At four o'clock the thirty competitors quitted the position just previously taken up at the entrance to the straight, and cantered past to the saddling paddock in the bottom, where Beachy Head, for whom Hibberd had weighed, pulled up lame, and was withdrawn. The rest, meanwhile, had no sooner reached the post than Umpire commenced his old game of breaking away, a performance more than once also indulged in by Middlewatch, Newchurch, Catch ' em Alive, Adventurer ( whose rider was subsequently complained of), and one or two others, those most prominent in holding back by way of example being Asteroid, Spencer, Ch& re Amie, and Cape Flyaway. At length, finding remonstrance useless, Mr M'George took the lot nearly to the foot of the hill, where, after more delay, the signal was given toa straggling start at twenty- five minutes pastfour. Adventurer and Catch ' em Alive, get- ting away in advance, made play at a strong pace, the latter with a slight lead, of which, however, he wasimmediately deprived by Mr Gilby's colt next the rails. Catch ' em Alive going on at his girths, succeeded by Umpire, Oberon, and Asteroid. The lot most dis- tinguishable behind them comprised Newchurch, Comet, Oberon, General Hess, Cairncastle, Overton, Queen of Spain, Cape Fly- away, Gardener, and Escape, those most conspicuous in the rear being Chfere Amie, Amazonian, and Miss Livingstone, whip- ped in by Weatherspy. Save that the favourite disappeared in the ruck at about a mile there was nothing particularly calling for notice until the leaders, again closing, ran head and head round Tattenham Corner, directly after which Catch ' em Alive shot his bolt, and Umpire took his place next to Adventurer. To enter into further details of the po- sition of the others would occupy time and space in vain, seeing that from the turn, where Umpire shot to the fore on the inside, the issue was confined to the last- tr entioned pair. At the distance loud shouting proclaimed that victory was in the old- un's grasp, but directly Noble commenced riding his horse in earnest ap- pearances took an opposite turn, the result being that Adventurer caught his opponent at the lower end of the Stand, and won a most exciting struggle by a neck. General Hess, passing Oberon and others half- way up, finished two lengths from the second, with the advantage of about a length over Comet, fourth, Overton close up with him ; a clear interval dividing them from Asteroid, sixth, and Newchurch, seventh, succeeded by Catch ' em Alive, Middle- watch, and Merry Maid, the extreme tailers being Weatherspy, Escape, and Barbadoes, with Colleen Rhue absolutely last. At the scale the rider claimed the race for Mr Ten Broeck s horse, on the ground of an intentional " cannon " whilst hanging together, but, upon investigation then and there before the stewards, no sub- stantial case was made out to disturb the judge's decision, which was confirmed accordingly. Net value of the stakes £ 1,530. Run in 2min 19sec. The LONDON BRIDGE SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added by the Brighton Railway Company, for two year olds and upwards; three quarters of a mile; 11 subs. * Capt Christie's Alcibiade, by The Cossack, 3 yrs, 8st 51b ( 30 sovs) Custance 1 Mr Bell's Bangle, 2 yrs, 5at 71b ( 30) J. smith 2 Mr Payne's Antidote, 3 yrs, Sst ( 30) Drew 3 MrC. P. Hudson's ch c bv Leamington out of Syren, 2 yrs, 5st 121b ( 30) J. Nightingall, jun 0 Mr Mundy's Odine, 3 yrs, Sst 71b ( 80) J. Reeves 0 Mr W. Day's b f by Happy Land out of Bridal Tour, 2 yrs, Sst 71b ( 30) Barrett 0 Mr T. Hughes's Baliverne, 4 yrs, 9st 121b ( 80) .... D. Hughes 0 Mr Hodgman's Bounding Brick, 2 yrs, 5st 121b ( 30) . . Morris 0 Mr J. Reed's b f by Escape out of Perfume, 3 yrs, 8st71b Holder 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Bangle, 5 to 2 agst Antidote, 5 to 1 each agst the Bridal Tour filly and the Syren colt, 6 to 1 agst Bounding Brick, and 7 to 1 agst Alcibiade. Bangle and the Bridal Tour filly broke away, the former running to the turn, while the other jumped the rails, and then bolting in a contrary direction, threw his jockey and leaped into the adjoining meadow, and did not afterwards go to the post. Bounding Brick, first off, was soon joined by the Syren colt and Bangle, the latter, on the retirement of the Brick at the road, going on with the lead, with Antidote in waiting, to half- way in the distance, where Alcibiade, appa- rently outpaced at the commencement, came up on the outside, and won very easily by a length and a half; Antidote was beaten three lengths from the second ; the Syren colt was fourth, Bali- verne fifth, and Odine sixth ; Bounding Brick last. The winner was sold to Major Wombwell for 210 guineas. The INKERMAN ( Handicap) PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; win- ners 51b extra; half a mile. Mr H. Goater's Poland, by Autocrat, 3 yrs, 6st 41b ( including 51b extra) A. Woodhouse 1 Mr Nightingall's Tarragona, 4 yrs, 8st 31b A. Edwards 2 Mr Jave's Grisette, 4 yrs, 7st 21b Hibberd 3 Lord Westmoreland's Confidence, 5 yrs, 8st 51b J. Goater 0 Mr Wodson's Clapper, 4 yrs 8st Clement 0 Mr Whittaker's David Ann, 5 yrs, 7st 41b ., E. Forster 0 Mr G. Hodgman's Don't Come Late, 3 yrs, 7st Morris 0 Mr Payne's Margery, 4 yrs, 7st Drew 0 Mr Saxon's Countess, 3 yrs, 6st 121b Lightfoot 0 Mr J. Ward's Maubourquet, 3 yrs, 6st 31b.. J. Nightingall, iun 0 Mr H. Madelaine's Passion, 3 yrs, 5st 131b Browne 0 t Mr G. Hodgman's Virginia, 2 yrs, 5st 71b Gasston 0 Betting: 6 to 4 on Poland. 8 to 1 eaeh agst Confidence, Coun- tess, and David Ann, and 100 to 12 agst Margery. It being now nearly six o'clock, the jockeys were directed to canter at once to the post, but saving a moment seemed out of the ques- tion to- day, for directly the horses reached the starter several broke away, including Maubourquet, who ran the course through to the paddock, after making a circuit of which he was stopped with some difficulty while apparently bent on retracing his journey, and returned to the post, but further protracted the start by shorter gallops. At last, when colours were almost past making out, Confidence jumped off with the lead for the first fifty yards, after which Poland took up the running, stalled off'the rush of Tarragona at the Stand, and won in a canter by three lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Maubourquet was fourth, David Ann fifth, Countess sixth, Clapper seventh, Virginia next, Passion and Margery last. FRIDAY,— The WATERLOO PLATE of 50 sovs ( given by the South Western Railway Company), added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, for all ages; winners 51b extra; three quarters of a mile; 6 subs. Mr Hodgman's Libellous, by The Libel, 6 yrs, 8st 121b D. Hughes 1 Lord St Vincent's Necromancer, 5 yrs, Sst 51b Custance 2 Sir W. Codrington's Bosh, 4 yrs, 8st 21b . S. Adams 3 Mr D. Kinsella's Colleen Rhue, 3 yrs, 7st 71b Hibberd 4 Mr Edwards's Warrener, 4 yrs, 7st Meadows 5 Betting : 5 to 4 on Libellous, 5 to 2 agst Necromancer, 6 to 1 agst Colleen Rhue, and 100 to 15 agst any other ( offered). Nearly half an hour was lost through Warrener declining to go near his horses after once coming on by himself to the distance, the result being that he got very badly off when the flEg fell. Slow run- ning was made by Colleen Rhue, with Necromancer and the favourite at her quarters to the straight, when the latter took up the running, but without mending the pace, until Necromancer, making his effort at the Stand, set them going in earnest, Libel- lous, however, holding the lead to the end, and winning by a length ; Bosh, who joined at the enclosure, finishing thrice as far from the second, a head over the fourth; Warrener beaten off. The NEW STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, for two year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4lb ; certain winners extra ; T. Y. C. ( three quarters of a mile) ; 19 subs. Baron Rothschild's ch f Sister to Wing, by King Tom, Sst 41b J. Daley 1 Mr J. Merry's b f by Wild Dnyrell out of Phemy, 8st 61b A. Edwards 2 Mr Hill's b c Ackworth, 8st 71b A. Day 3 Lord St Vincent's br c Peganus ( h b), 8st71b Custance 4 Capt Rennie's b f Starbeam, Sst 111b ( including 51b extra) J. Reeves 5 Count Batt'nyany's br f Lady Maud, 8st 4lb Wheatley 6 Mr G. Solomon's brc Brother Jonathan, 8st71b. H. Grimshaw 7 Betting: 7 to 4 agst Ackworth, 100 to 30 ( at first 2 to 1) agst Pegasus, 6 to 1 agst the Phemy filly, 100 to 15 agst Sister to Wing. -- and 100 to 15 agst Starbeam ( off). " Sister to Win^ took a slight le^ at starting, waited 011 by Starbeam and Lady Maud, the whole, in fact, running in a body to the straight, soon after entering which Starbeam dropped away. Upon the retirement also of Count Batthyany's filly within the distance, the Phemy filly chal- lenged Sister to Wing, and becoming singled out they ran locked together to the 8tand, where the latter again got her head in ad- vance, and won a good race by three quarters of a length ; the favourite beaten four lengths from the second, Pegasus a moderate fourth. The BALACLAVA ( SELLING) STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 ad- ded; for two year olds and upwards; half a mile; 11 subs. Mr Hodgmati's Argus the Exile, 2 yrs, 5st 121b ( 30) Morris two Mr Ey ton's Welcher, 2 yrs, 6st lib ( 50 sovs) Bradford f dr Mrs W. Snewing's Gazelle, 4 vrs, 8st lilb (. 30) J. Goater 3 Mr Jaye's Junius, 2 yrs, 5stl21b ( 30) Mordan 0 Count Batthyauy s Lava, 5 yrs, 9stl30) Wells 0 Mr Angell's .- trawberry Hill, 3yrs, 7st. l01b, ( 80) Challoner Capt A. Cooper's c by Orlando out of Lady Pal- merston's dam, 2 yrs, 5st 121b ( 30) Whitehouse 0 Mr C. P. Hudson's Warwick, by Leamington out of Syren, 2 yrs, 5st 121b ( 30) J. Nightingall 0 Mr Bell's Bangle, 2 yrs, 5st 71b ( 30) Smith 0 Mr Mundy's Odine, 3 yrs, 7st 101b ( SO) Reeves 0 Mr Hughes's Baliverne, 4 yrs, 8at 121B ( 30) D. Hughes 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Strawberry Hill, 4 to 1 agst Bangle, 6 to 1 agst Lava, 7 to 1 each anst Welcher and Gazelle, and 100 to 6 agst Argus the Exile. Another tedious delay at the post, during which Junius twice ran the length of the course, the first time minus his rider. At length all got away on fair terms save the refractory animal, Welcher making all the running to the centre of the Stand, where Argus the Exile challenged, and reaching him in the last stride, made a dead heat. Gazelle and Strawberry Hill were close up with the leaders, the next three nearly level, at their heels being Lava, Baliverne ( lying up with Welcher to the half distance), and Bangle. Capt A. Cooper claimed Lava, and she goes into Dover's stable. Argus the Exile subsequently walked over. The GREAT METROPOLITAN HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 100 added; the second received 50 sovs out of the stakes; winners extra; Great Metropolitan Stakes Course ( two miles and a quarter) ; 91 subs, 31 of whom pay 5 sovs each. 14. Mr J. Jackson's Haddington, by King of Trumps, 4 yrs. 7st lib J. Doyle 1 24. Mr , i. Day's Canary, 5 yrs, 6st 71b Deacon 2 20. Mr R. Ten Broeck's Bedouin, 4 yrs, 6st 101b ( in- cluding 51b extra) S. Adams 3 7. Mr R. Ten Broeck's Umpire. 6yrs, 7st 111b Challoner 0 19. Mr Thomas's Brighton. 4 vrs, 7st 71b J. Reeves 0 11. Count Lagrang. ' j. Alerte, 4 yrs, 7st71b A. W atkins 0 17. Baron Rothschild's G< . rse, 4 yrs, 6st 131b J. Daley 0 18. Mr Savile's Harlequin, 4 yrs, 6st 131b Drew 0 22. Mr Hughes's Real Jam, 4 yrs, 6st 71b Prior 0 26. Mr J. Gilby's Adventurer, 4 yrs, 6st 71b ( including 5bextra) G. Noble 0 29. Mr R. Sutton's Attaman, 4 vrs, Ost 61b Thomas 0 Betting at starting: 3 to 1 agst Bedouin, 100 to 30 agst Ad- venturer, 8 to 1 each agst Alerte and Harlequin, 10 to 1 each agst Umpire and Haddington, 100 to 7 agst Brighton, 100 to 6 agst Gorse, 20 to 1 agst Attaman. and 33 to 1 agst Canary. Real Jam rushed to the front directly the flag was lowered, and making the pace a " cracker," was followed by Alerte, Haddington, and Umpire, close up with whom, in a body were Attarnan, Harlequin, Adventurer, and Gorse; the two clear of them being the favourite and Brighton, whipped in by Canary, They ran in these positions to the bend from the straight, whence the leader increased her advantage to eight or ten lengths; the others, led on by Haddington, Adventurer, and the French mare, now dropping into Indian file order. However, after entering the old course Real Jam came back to her horses, and at the three- quarter mile post was barely half a length in advance of Alerte, who, on the retirement of the leader in a few strides, took up the running. Umpire, Adventurer, and Mr Jackson's horse going on side by side at her quarters, succeeded by Bedouin and Gorse. In rounding Tattenliam Corner Alerte closed accounts, and gra- dually dying away at the straight, Bedouin, in the centre of the course, with Canary and Haddington at his heels, were next viewed at the head of affairs. Immediately behind them on the whip hand were Umpire and Attaman, while almost level on the left came Adventurer and Gorse to the 8tand, where Canary, rushing up, deprived Bedouin of the command, after which a lot dashing in together at the finish rendered it impossible to say which had won until the number went up. Thus the finest struggle on record for this event terminated in Haddington getting up in the last stride or two, and defeating Canary by a neck, the favourite losing the '' pony" a head from him. A neck from them Adventurer and Umpire were next home, so fine that the judge was unable to place a fourth; Gorse being sixth, about half a length behind them, Attaman seventh, also close up; Alerte and Real Jam were uext, succeeded by Harlequin and Brighton Nett value of the stakes, £ 1,190. Run in 4min lOsec. The WALTON STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added; two year olds 6st 101b, three 8at 101b ; fillies and geldings allowed 31b; winners extra, with certain allowances; T. Y. C. ( three quarters of a mile) ; 16 subs. Mr Savile's c by Skirmisher out of Cincinnati, 2 yrs, 6st 101b Morgan 1 Mr E. Bray ley's Golden Dust, 3 yrs, Sst 121b A. Day 2 Mr H. Marsh's Measure for Measure, 2 yrs, 6st 71b.. Whiteley 3 Prince Soltykoff's Howsham, 2 yrs, 6st 71b S. Adams 4 Betting : 6 to 4 on Golden Dust, 3 to 1 agst Measure for Mea- sure, and 7 to 2 agst the Cincinnati colt. The favourite took the lead, with the Cincinnati colt and Measure for Measure closely laid up to the distance, where the latter was beaten, and Mr Savile's colt catching the leader a few yards from the chair defeated him cleverly by a neck ; bad third ; Howsham last throughout. The DURDANS PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs, for all ages; win" ners olb extra; Derby Course. Mr Ward's Knight Templar, 3 yrs, 7st 101b H. Cox Mr Hodgman's Truant, 3 yrs, 6st 131b Morris 5 Mr Wodson's Clapper, 4 yrs, & st 101b Prior 6 Mr E. T. Bowers's Paresseusc, 4 yrs. 7st 131b J. Plumb 7 Betting : 6 to 4 ( at first 3 to 1) agst 8t. anton, 5 to 2 agst Port- land, and 9 to 2 agst Truant. Hilly Grove and Clapper ran in front until the former was pulled back, and his place taken by Portland, who raced with Clapper for the lead, and obtained it rather more than half a mile from home, but tiring within the distance, he resigned to Hilly Grove and the favourite, and the latter taking command half way up won easily by a length and a half; two lengths between the second and third; the others beaten off. LATEST BETTING. Two THOUSAND. 6 to 4 agst Hospodar ( tk) 4 to 1 Saccharometer ( tk 9 to 2) 10 to 1 Maccaroni ( tk) DERBY. 12 to 1 agst Blue Mantle ( tk & off) 100 to 8 Melrose ( off) 12 to 1 agst National Guard ( tk) 40 to 1 Carnival ( off) 50 to 1 Macaroni ( off) 13 to 2 agst Lord Clifden( tk) 7 to 1 Hospodar ( tk & off) 11 to 1 Saccharometer ( tk & off) 300 to 25 agst Hospodar winning the Two Thousand and Lord Clifden the Derby. THIRSK SPRING MEETING. Stewards: The Marquis of Aylesbury and Sir George Strickland. Clerk of the Course : Mr G. Lancaster. Handicapper: Mr R. Johnson, York. Starter: Mr G. Dawson. Judge: Mr Swindles. This popular and improving meeting commenced on Tuesday last, when, the weather being really beautiful, the occasion drew together a fashionable and exceedingly large attendance. Ill fact, the assemblage was far more numerous than the pro- moters of the sport had anticipated, whilst among the multitude of spectators we particularly noticed a great many ladies and gentlemen of the surrounding district, who appeared to take great interest in the sport, but more especially in the Hunt Cup for half bred horses. But these races have now become generally attractive, and the course, which is a very pretty one, can be viewed throughout. It was well covered with grass, and in fine going order. The first event on the card te be decided was the Sowerby Plate, for which five competitors appeared at the post. Lady Louisa, however, who was the favourite, won easily. The Mowbray Stakes brought out four youngsters, and was a very exciting and speculative affair. The Wild Huntsman filly was made a great favourite amongst competent judges, but Netherdale, a son of Colsterdale, with dicky hocks, and who was bought by John Osborne for a mere trifle from the late Sir Tatton Sykes, won, after a splendid race, by a head. The winner was admirably ridden by young Whiteley. The Hunt Cup was most decidedly the great event of the day, and although it only produced eight runners, it was a most interesting and sporting race. Maria, who had been most satisfactorily tried, was made a great favourite, and backed for heaps of money, but she was beaten, after one of the finest races ever witnessed, by Wali AliWajid( lateRaby), by a neck, who ran a particularly game horse throughout, while it is almost needless to mention that he was most admirably ridden by Mr G. Thompson. The winner is by The King of Oude out of Tom Gurney's dam, and is her nineteenth son. The Members' Plate was carried off easily by Benevolence, beating three others. The Hambleton Plate brought out twelve runners, and was won rather easily by a smart little filly called Fairy Queen, who, trained by Fobert, was in splendid condition. Thus terminated the first day's sport, which appeared to give universal satisfaction to those present. Wednesday, the second day, was gloriously fine, warm, and genial, which had the effect of again drawing together a large attendance to renew the pleasures of the preceding day. There were five events on the card to be decided, and the Scurry Handicap, set first, produced nine runners, and was won after a fine race by General Bixio, a rather leggy- looking gelding, who brought thirty five guineas to the fund. The Farmers' Cup excited much interest, and Skyrocket, a useful- looking hunter, won the prize, a very pretty piece of plate. The Thirsk Handicap, the principal event of the day, brought ten runners to the post, including Haddington, who arrived on the morning rather unexpectedly; but when the numbers went up he became a great pot, though by accident he was left at the post, to the disgust of Mr Jackson, his owner, who not only made a book for him but also backed him for a good stake. Lothian's King ( late Ducat), however, won rather easily from the distance. Coverdale carried off the Tyro, but brought but little to the fund, and the 8ilver Cup for hunters was won by a good- looking mare called Village Girl, by Snowden Dunhill, a home- bred one, whose condition was a credit to her owner. Thus terminated one of the very best spring meetings ever held at Thirsk, ably con- ducted by a good working and honourable committee, and a most persevering clerk of the course. Indeed the whole body of officials, including Mr W. Elliot, the Clerk of the Scales, did all that was possible to give the satisfaction they attained to. TUESDAY, APRIL 14.— The SOWERBY PLATE of 25 sovs ( Han- dicap) ; winners of any handicap after the weights were pub- lished 31b, twice 71b extra; T. Y. C. Mr Jackson's Lady Louisa, by The Flying Dutchman, 5 yrs, 7stl31b Doyle 1 Mr J. SVilkins's br f Betsy Copeland, 3 yrs, 6st 61b.. J. Marson 2 Mr W. I'Anson's Little Pinkie, 3 yrs, 6st G. Noble 3 Mr Bunce's b c Flying Spur, 3 yrs, 6st 41b Lawson 4 Mr J. Ridley's br c West Burton, 3 yrs, 6st 81b T. Wood 5 Betting : 5 to 4 on Lady Louisa, and 3 to 1 agst any other. The favourite made all the running, and won easily by a length ; the same distance between second and third. Flying Spur was a bad fourth, beating West Burton by a neck. Run in lmin 26sec. The MOWBRAY STAKES of 5 sovs each, p. p., with 50 added, for two year olds ; colts Sst 71b, fillies and geldings 8st 41b; the second saved his stake; winners extra; the winner paid 10 sovs to the fund; T. Y. C. Mr J. Osborne's b c Netherdale, by Colsterdale, 8st Ulb ( including 41b extra) Whiteley 1 * J Lord Zetland's b c Deerfoot, 8st 71b J. Snewden 2 Mr Temperley's br f by Wild Huntsman out of Metal's dam, 8st 81b ( including 41b extra) Doyle 3 Mr G. S. Thompson's ch f by Lord Fauconberg out of Tib Tacket, 8st 41b Owner 4 Betting: 5 to 4 agst the Wild Huntsman filly, 6 to 4 agst Deer- foot, and 6 to 1 agst Netherdale. Tib Tacket filly made play with Deerfoot in close attendance, and the other competitors close at the latter's quarters. In the order named they ran to just outside the distance, when the Tib Tacket filly was in trouble and retiredlto the rear, and Deerfoot came on with the lead ; but halfway up the distance the favourite went up to his head, and after they had run a few strides together, Netherdale got up to their quarters, and a most exciting race home with the three ensued, Netherdale win- ning in the last stride by a head, with only a head between the second and third. The Tib Tacket filly was a very bad fourth. The HUNT CUP, a piece of plate value 100 sovs, for half breds only, that have been hunted with any established pack of fox- hounds in the eounties of York and Durham; five year olds '" TTT BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 19, 1863. 30 list 71b, six and aged 12st 41b; winners before starting 51b extra : gentlemen riders ; about two miles and a half. Mr T. Hall's Wall Ali Wajid ( late Baby). bv- King of Oude, aged, 12st 91b ( Including 51b extra ). Mr G. Thompson 1 Mr G. Hopper's b m Maria, by Prime Minister out of Victress, by Epirus, 5 yrs, list 71b Mr Boynton 2 Lord Middleton's b g Friar Tack, by Augur, 5 yrs, list 71b Mr. T. Price 3 Mr J. Jewson's ch g First Whip, 6 yrs, 12st 41b... Mr Lington 0 Mr Lawson's ch g Bob Brunton, by Newport, dam by Plantaganet, aged, 12st 41b Mr Cookson 0 Mr J. T. Angell's bk g Blackfriars, 5 yrs, list 71b ( carried list 101b) Mr Watson 0 Capt J. Walker's Ace of Spades, list 71b'.... Mr H. Rawsham 0 Mr Hopp's gr g Blue Ruin, 12st 91b ( inc 51b extra). Mr Cowper 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Maria, 5 to 2 agst Wali Ali Wajid, 4 to 1 agst Friar Tuck, and 5 to 1 agst Blackfriars. Ace of Spades went to the front immediately the flag fell, with Friar Tuck, Bob Brunton and the favourite well up. After running a mile Ace of Spades fell back, an* Friar Tuck took up the running, his aiext attendants being the favourite, Wali Ali Wajid, and Blackfriars pretty well up. About a mile and a quarter from t! " uish the race appeared entirely between the three placed, t*^* y- vourite then being in advance, but half a mile from home Wall Ali Wajid headed Friar Tuck, and began to gain upon the favourite very fast, but the spectators shouted out " Maria wins easily :!" Mr G. Thompson, however, was nothing daunted by the shouting, but continued riding his horse desperately, and having caught Maria when within one hundred yards of the finish, a most exciting struggle ensued for the victory, the two running home head to head, and both the well- known horsemen riding admirably. Afterainost severe contest, Wali Ali Wajid won by a neck; Friar Tuck was third, beaten ten lengths from Maria; Ace of Spades was a bad fourth, and the others beaten offi the majority walking in. First Whip, who bolted before starting, broke a stirrup- leather in running, and his rider, finding his chance completely out, wisely pulled him up. The pace was good throughout. The MEMBERS' PLATE of 3 sovs each, with 25 added by Sir Wm. P. Gallwey, Bart, M. P.; weight for age, with selling allow- ances, & c; about one mile. Mr J. Ridley's br f Benevolence, 3 yrs, 6st ( 20 sovs) J. Marson 1 Mr Robinson's ch f Prairie Flower, 3 yrs, 7st 41b ( 80). . Howey 2 Mr Macbean's b g Small Beer, 4 yrs, 7st 4lb ( 2 » ) Nellead 3 Mr R. Frank's br g Dick Swiveller, aged, 8st ( carried 8st 31b), ( 20} Calbcrt 4 Betting: 7 to 4 on Benevolence, who made nearly all the run- ning, and won in a canter by a length; four lengths between second and third; Dick Swiveller beaten off". The winner was bought in for. 31 guineas. The HAMBLETON PLATE of 100 sovs ( Handicap), for three year olds and upwards; winners 31b, twice 71b extra; one mile. Capt Grav's b i' Fairy Queen, by Colsterdale, 3 yrs, 5st 81b J. Marson 1 Mr G. S. Thompson's Fairy King, 4 yrs, 6st 111b Lawson 2 Mr C. Wintringham's Patrick, 4 yrs, 7st G. Noble 3 Mr T. S. Dawson's br g Tommv Jones, 4 yrs, 7st 61b — Buck 0 Mr B. Canter ns b g Slingsby, 6 yrs, 7st T. Harrison 0 Mr Brodie's Lothian's King, 5 yrs, 7st Whiteley 0 Mr Watt's f by Daniel O'Rourke out of Birthday. 4yrs, 7st Lawrenceson 0 Mr W. H. Bunco's Lord of Liune, 4 yrs, 6st 121b ... . Clelland 0 Lord Fitzwilliam's br c by Voltigeur out of Zest, 3 yrs, Sst lllb Carroll 0 t Mr S. Hawke's r f Rosebud, 3 vrs, 5st 101b Yiney 0 Mr Brodie's Reviver, 3 yrs 5s 171b Goodall 0 Mr Greaves's ch c Sledmere, 3 yrs, flst 71b Dixon 0 Betting: 3 to 1 agst Fairy Queen, 7 to 2 each agst Patrick and Birthday Ally, 5 to 1 agst Lothian's King, and 6 to 1 agst Fairy King. After several failures the flag fell to a very strangling start, Fairj' King, who got several lengths' advantage, making play, the favourite, who was second, heading the ruck. At the distance Fairy Queen caught Fairy King, headed him in a few strides, and won easily by a length; half a length between second and third. Tommy Jones was fourth, Zest colt and Birthday filly the two next, the others beaten off. Lothian's King bolted out of the course at the distance, and Sledmere walked in last. WEDNESDAY.— The SCUBRY HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 20 added; the winner to be sold for 30 sovs ; T. Y. C. Mr T. Raymond's ch g General Bixio, by KingCara- doc, 4 yrs, 7st 81b Whiteley 1 Mr R. Frank's br g Dick Swiveller, aged, Sst 71b Howey 2 Mr Smith's ch c Trump About, 3 yrs, 6st 61b Lawson 3 Mr B. Canter's b g Slingsby, 6 yrs, 7at 101b T. Harrison 0 Major Stapylton's b h by Exile of Erin, 5 yrs, 7st 81b Mr G. Thompson 0 Mr Macbean's b g Small Beer, 4 yrs, 7st. Medd 0 Mr J. Ridley's br f Benevolence, 3 yrs, 6st 121b... . J. Marson 0 Mr I'Anson's b f Little Pinkie, 3 yrs, 6st G. Noble 0 Mr Greaves's Sledmere, 3 yrs, 6st Carroll 0 Betting : 7 to 4 agst General Bixio, 5 to 2 agst Benevolence, and 5 to 1 each agst Trump About and Sledmere. The three placed, with Little Pinkie and Sledmere, lay in front throughout, the latter with a slight lead, which he maintained to the distance, • when General Bixio came away and won easily by half a length ; a neck between second and third, Little Pinkie and Benevolence close up, Exile and Erin last. The winner was bought in for65gs. The NOBTH BIDING FAEMEES' CUP, a Piece of Plate presented by F. A. Milbank, Esq, value 100 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 2 sovs each, for half breds the property of farmers of the North Eiding of Yorkshire, that have been hunted ; four year olds list, live list 101b, six and aged 12st 31b ; a winner two years in succession with the same horse to retain the cup ; a winner extra ; ridden by farmers or their sons ; two miles. Mr S. Cass's b m Skyrocket, 12st 31b Owner 1 Mr T. Gilling's ch m Is that You, bv War- hawk, aged, 12st 31b Mr G. S. Thompson 2 Mr S. Cass's b g The Jew, list 101b Mr Leighton 3 Mr S. Robson's br m Maid of the Rye, by Step- pingstone, dam by Blrdcatcher, 5 yrs, Hat lOlb. Mr Robson 4 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Is that You, 2 to 1 agst Skyrocket, and • 5 to 2 agst Maid of the Eye. Skyrocket made the running at a strong pace, with Is that You close at his quarters, and The Jew lying third. There was no change in these positions throughout, and Skyrocket won by a length, after being hard pressed by Mr G. S. Thompson on Is that You, who was second; The Jew was a bad third, and Maid of the Eye last. The THIRSK HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 100 added, for three year olds and upwards ; winners extra ; about one mile and six furlongs. Mr Brodie's b h Lothian's King ( late Ducat), by King Tom, 5 yrs, 7st Whiteley 1 Mr T. S. Dawson's br g Tommy J ones, 4 yrs, 7st 61b .... Buck 2 Capt Gray's b f Fairy Queen, 3 yrs, 5st 121b, including 71b extra J. Marson 3 Mr Jackson s Haddington, 4 yrs, 7st 7lb Doyle o Mr Chadwick's Charles Fox, 4 yrs, 6st 131b Metcalf 0 Mr G. S. Thompson's Fairy King, 4yrs, 6st 101b...... Lawson 0 f i Mr Temper ley's ch f Alice, 3 yrs, 6st Morton 0 Lord Fitzwilliam's brc by Yoltigeur out of Zest, 3 yrs, 5stl01b Carroll 0 Mr Watson's Bohemian, 3 yrs, 5st 71b G. Noble 0 Mr F. Bell's ch f Cachuca, 3 yrs, 5st 71b Kay 0 Betting : 6 to 5 agst Haddington, 4 to 1 agst Fairy Queen, and 6 to 1 each agst Charles Fox and Lothian's King. After several failures at starting they got away upon equal terms, with the exception of Haddington, who was left at the post. Charles Fox made play, • with Tommy Jones, Alice, Lothian's King, and Fairy Queen, in close company. In the order named, they ran for about a mile, when Tommy Jones deprived Charles Fox of the lead, and carried on the running at a great pace until rounding the bottom turn, about half a mile from the finish, when Lothian's King obtained second place, and Whiteley sending him out at the distance he immediately rushed to the front, was never again headed, and won rather easily by a length; half a length between second and third. Bohemian was a good fourth, Charles fifth, Prologue sixth ; Zest colt, Cachuca, and Alice were the last three. Upon returning to weigh in Doyle, who rode Haddington, objected to the start upon the ground of having been ordered by the starter to turn back to the post, and that while so doing the signal was given. Mr G. Dawson, however, declared it a fair start, and the protest fell to the ground. The TYEO STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year olds ; colts Sst 71b, fillies and geldings Sst 31b ; T. Y. C. Mr J. Osborne's br c Coverdale, by Colsterdale, 7st ( 20 sovs) Whiteley l Mr Roger's b c Thornton, 7st ( 20) Metcalfe 2 Mr C. Wintringham's b f i^ adv Braybrook, 6st 101b ( 20) G. Noble 3 Mr G. S. Thompson's ch f Mary Avenel, 6st 101b ( 20).. Lawson 4 Betting: 5 to 4 on Coverdale. Thornton made the running to just outside the distance, when the favourite heading him, seon obtained a commanding lead, and wonjeasily by a length, the same distance separating the second and third. The winner was bought in for 38 guineas. The SILVEB CUP, value 50 sovs, for half bred horses that have been hunted in the counties of York and Durham; five year olds list 71b, six 12st 41b, aged 12st 91b; gentlemen riders ; one mile and three quarters. Mr Smith's br m Village Girl, by Snowden Dunhill, 6 yrs, 12st 41b Mr Smith 1 Lord Middleton's b g Friar Tuck, 5 yrs, list 71b.. Mr T. Price 2 Mr Selby's b g Dorsay Clark, 5yrs, list 71b.. Mr G. Thompson 3 Mr H. F. C. Vyner ns bk g Blackfriars, 5 yrs, list 71b HonC. L. Fox 4 Mr T. Gilling's Ch m Is that You, aged, 12st 41b.. MrScarth 0 Mr S. Cass's b g The Jew, list 71b Mr Cass 0 Betting : 5 to 4 on Friar Tuck, 2 to 1 agst Dorsay Clark, and 7 to 1 agst any other. Blackfriars jumped off with the lead at a good pace, Village Girl keeping close to his quarters, and Dorsay lark lying third, the others with the favourite several lengths off. There was but little change in these positions until coming into the straight, about half a mile from the winning post, when Blackfriars retired from the front beaten, and Village Girl came on with a strong lead. Mr Price now called upon the favourite, and fifty yawls from the winning post got his horse's head up to Village Girl's shoulders, but the latter was not to be shaken off, and being admirably ridden by Mr Smith, won a fine race by a head ; about five lengths between second and third, and a length between third and fourth. STTJD NEWS. Mr Barber has let Abron for the season. On the 11th inst, Chaffinch, a chesnut filly to Sir Colin, and will be put to him again. At Mamhead, Sir Lydston Newman's Ventre a Terre, by Panta- loon, a filly by Gemma di Vergy, and will be put to him again. At Schagglethorpe, on the 12th inst, Margaret ( own sister to Marchioness), a bay colt by Leamington. At Theobald's Park, Enfield, on the 3d inst, Fright, by Alarm, a colt to Hadji; and on the 10th, Placid, by Thistlewhipper, a colt to Ellington. At Snailspit Farm, Swaffham, on the 9th inst, a bay filly by Tan Dieman out of Curl; the yearling colt bred as above has been named Van Dunck. At Dringhouses, near York, Sir Lydston Newman's Madame Clicquot, by Burgundy, a colt by Gemma di Vergy, and will be put to Voltigeur. SIMPLE SIMON.— The following mares have arrived to this horse:— Ambush, with a filly foal, and put to him again; Desde- mona, and Mavbee. m., At Dean's Hill, near Stafford, on the 10th inst, Mr William- son's Dutchman's Daughter, a bay filly by Fazzoletto, and will be put to Chevalier d'Industrie. Mr Durber's mare by Teddington is en route to Plum Pudding. At Eichmond, Sardinia, by Orlando ( the dam of Montebello), a bay colt by 8tockwell, and will be put to Bataplan; Medallion, by Longbow, a chesnut colt by Lord of the Isles, and will be put to Musjid. At the Aubrey Arms Paddocks, Bonvilstone, Glamorganshire, on the 8th inst, Mr 8widenbank's Ticklish Times, by Turnus, a filly by Gunboat, and will be put to Francatelli; also Fanny, by Tearaway, and several hunting mares. At Hay field, on the 2d inst, Mr M. Murray's The Marchioness, by Barbarian out, of Modesty, by Tearaway out of Puss, by Whiskey, & c, a black filly by Vandyke, since named Rosa Jion- Jieur; the mare has been put to Vandyke. At Marie Hill Paddocks, on the 20th ult, Diana, by Defence, a chesnut colt; on the 10th inst, grey mare by Foxberry, a chesnut filly; on the 13th inst, Norma, by Planet, a brown colt, all to Sir Peter Laurie, and the above mares, with Nell G- wynne, will be put to him again. At Boythorpe Stud Farm, on the 7th inst, Clara, by Jereed, a filly by Drumour; and on the same day, Lena, by Glaucus, a colt to Drumour; both mares will be put to him again; also, on the 10th inst, Princess Alice, a colt to Trumpeter; and Venom, a filly to De Clare; both mares will be put to Trumpeter. Arrived since the 1st inst to be put to Drumour:— Lioness, by Old England; Lady Bird, by Newminster; Strife, by Storm; Eloise, by De Clare; and mare by Flatcatcher out of Newton Lass. At Rawcliff'e Stud Farm, Jovial, a black filly to Leamingten; Allington, a bay filly to King Tom; Espoir ( the dam of Brown s achess, & c), a bay| colt to Newminster; Merry wing, a chesnut filly - Manricardo; Durindana, a chesnut filly to St Albans; Eosalie, colt to Fazzoletto Mares arrived:— To be put to King- i . er: Mr Cass's Eecluse, by Hermit. To Leamington: Mare by Newminster, dam by Lanercost. To Mainstone: Mare by Chanti- Cl At Fairfield Stud Farm, the following mares have arrived to be put to Van Galen, namely, Armament, with a colt to Fazzoletto; Vatuna, by Idle Boy, in foal to Van Galen; Alice, barren to Amsterdam; The Queen, and Flirt, both maiden. To Eapparee: Mare by Flying Dutchman, with a filly by Young Voltigeur; Zoe, with a colt to Windhound; mare by Harkaway out of Due an Dhurras's dam, with a colt by Colsterdale ; Fairy, barren; Canada, maiden. At Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocks, Newmarket, on the 3d Feb, Heroine, a chesnut filly to Stockwell, and put to Longbow; on the 20th Feb, Little Queen, a bay colt to Muscovite, and put to him again; on the 21st Feb, Maybell, a bay filly to Yellow Jack, and put to him again; on the 22d Feb, an Ambrose mare, a bay colt to Gunboat; on the 2d ult, Little Finch, a bay filly to Musco- vite : and mare by Chanticleer out of Zenobia, a bay colt to Muscovite. At Bushbury Paddocks, Wolverhampton, the follswing have arrived or are expected to Gunboat, Lifeboat, and Kohinoor :— Lady Emily, with a filly by Gunboat; Flyaway, with a filly by Gunboat; Ladv Middleton, with a colt by Knight of Kars; Lady, with a filly by Voivode; Belief, with a colt by Knight of Kars; Teresa, with a colt by Lifeboat; Truth, with a colt by Lifeboat; Stork's dam, in foal to Lifeboat or Gunboat; Mellona, in foal to Lifeboat; The Witch, in foal to Gunboat; Miss Fanny, in foal to Gunboat or Voivode; Maria Agnes, in foal to Gunboat; Snow- drop, by Heron, in foal to Voivode; Pardalote; mare by Surplice out of Eose of Cashmere, with a filly by Gunboat; Brunette, Mariana, Lady Grosvenor; mare by Gladiator out of My Lady; Goldfinch; Blue Stockings; mare by Heron, dam Adelia, by Emilius: with a colt by Gunboat ; on the 14th inst, Yardarm, a colt by Underhand; mare by Womersley, dam Hamptonia, in foal to Lifeboat; Lady Longford; Geneva, with a filly by Life- boat; Heads or Tails; on the 5th, Topsail, with a filly by Under- hand; on the 12fch, Olympiads dam, a colt by Ugly Buck; marn by Nutwith, dam Lady Sale; on the 13th, Honey Dear, with a colt by Gunboat or Lifeboat; Poesy; Garland, in foal to Lifebeat; Vapour, by Weatherbit out of Vie; Lady Avon, with a filly by Voivode; on the 13th, Kate Kearney, by'Freney, with a colt by Kohinoor; and twenty hunting mares. IEISH.— At the Castle Eaphoe, near Strabane, on the 12th ult, Mr Kerr's Polly, by Pompey out of Hawise, a bay filly by Hand- some Jack, and will be put to him again. Marquis of Drogheda's Queen Margaret, a filly by Artillery, and has been put to Colonist; Mr Odium's mare by Burgundy, a colt by Prizefighter, and has been put to him again; Mr Currin's mare by Windfall, a colt by Prizefighter, and has been put to him again; Mr Mulcahy's mare ( the dam of Killoughy), barren, has been put to Prizefighter. The following mares have arrived at the Waterford Lodge Sta- bles, Curragh, to be put to Prizefighter ( grandson of Voltaire, the sire of Voltigeur):— Capt Mulcahy's dam of Killoughy. barren ; Matilda ( Hibernia's dam), in foal to Porto Eicoor The Marquess ; Mr Hendrick's mare by Mallett; Mr Odium's mare by Burgundy, with a colt by Prizefighter; Mr Currin's mare by Blucher, with a colt by Prizefighter; Mr Thompson's mare by Burgundy, with a filly by him; Mr Lawler's mare by Due an Dhurras, with a colt by him; a grey mare of Mr Bryan's ( Jenkinstown), and several other half bred mares ( breeding unknown). A TRIAL FOR THE TWO THOUSAND. " The Two Thousand! what of it?" Well, if you insist, Your true Briton answers, but still with constraint, " Why a foreigner stands at the head of the list, And I think that he'll win, and I trust that he mayn't!'' But your Briton is obstinate, true to his race, And, dead certain of one, he ignores all the rest; Bo if you. Mr Bell, can afford me the space, I'll glance through the entry, and look for the best. Shall the Beau take to Malton the coveted spoil ? I fear me the coxcomb has strutted his hour— Michael Scott, spite his magic, behind them must toil, And no comforting drops shall the Early Purl shower. " Fair" Melrose, selected by tipster and tout, May win ; I confess I don't like him at all. If the running at Ascot were true beyond doubt, I know upon whom the ( Blue) Mantle would fall. Automaton— no! I can hardly descend To own myself one of his puppetship's school, Or stand the impostor who could not extend For a moment, the soft- hearted, handsome Tom Fool. Ill luck and the Eussley lot cannot be parted ; If they try an Escape they are certain to fail. And Jewr3\ disbursing its " poundsh," broken- hearted, Ee- christens the Baron's colt " King of the Wail!'' Trojanus— I think he's too big and too slow, Yet his looks and his action may dazzle the folks; In vain o'er the heath the Tornado will blow, Although later on it may lay low the Oaks. The Newsmonger ne'er can be destined for fame If his form of last week with his trial agrees; Mr Naylor's Stampede is too slow for his name, And he'll find Macaroni far more like the cheese. Saccharometer— ah! if he were but himself The Frenchman might do all he knew— and then fail; But rumour has whispers of days " on the shelf," And want of condition will tell it's own tale. And now ' tis in vain any longer to blink The name of the scourge sent ts punish our sins ; And whate'er I may hope, still I cannot but think, Alas, oh my country ! that HOSPODAE wins. Yet if Fortune the spell of the certainty break, If hushed and confounded be Gallican boast, If horse or if jockey make half a mistake, Then Lord Glasgow's red sleeves will be first past the post. OEANGE BLOSSOM. PROGRAMME OF NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING. Horses marked * are at Newmarket The CUP may be challenged for on the Monday or Tuesday in this meeting, to be run for over the B. C. on Tuesday in the First October Meeting next, by horses, & c, the property of members of the Jockey Club ; four year olds Sst 71b, five 9st lib, six and aged 9st 41b. Sir Joseph Hawley is the present holder of the Cup. The entrances for the Plates, and nominations for the unclosed Sweepstakes, are to be made by six o'clock the evenings before running respectively, and the weights for the handicaps will be published by nine o'clock each evening. MONDAY, APEIL 20.— A HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards ; E. M. A PLATE of 50 sovs ; three year olds 7st 71b, four 8st 121b, five and upwards 9st 31b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs if demanded, & c ; if entered for 150 sovs allowed 71b, 100 121b, 70 161b, 40 211b ; D. M. A HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, 5 ft if declared by ten o'clock the evening before running, for three year olds and upwards ; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b ; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs if demanded, & c ; Bedford Stakes Course. A PLATE of 100 sovs; three year olds 6st 91b, four 8st 71b, five 9st, six and aged 9st 21b ; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs; horses may be entered to be sold for any sum of money by carrying 21b extra for every increase of claim of 100 sovs ; horses entered not to be sold 211b extra ; Audley End Course. A MAIDEN PLATE of 50 sovs, for two year olds; colts Sst 101b, fillies 8st 71b ; the last half of E. M. A FEEE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds; winners of a 500 sovs handicap after Feb 13 101b, of all minor handicaps once 51b, twice 101b extra ( extreme penalty); T. Y. C. stlb st lb st lb Ossian 8 12 * F by Kingston — Atlas 7 10 * Dirt Cheap 8 11 MouiitainMaid.. 7 12 Barmaid 7 7 Corroborator .... 8 2 A FEEE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds; winners of a 500 sovs handicap after Feb 13 101b, of all minor handicaps once 51b, twice 101b extra ( extreme penalty); D. M. st lb I st lb | st lb * Dunkeld 8 12 Clarlor 8 6 Serf 7 0 * Macaroni 8 111 I A SWEEPSTAKES of 20 sovs each, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies and geldings 8st 41b; winners 51b extra; New Y. C. *' Jount Batthyany's b c Midnight * Mr Greville's b f by Fandango out Batthyany Mr W. G. Craven's Practitioner * Mr C. Rayner's ch c Yates of Gossamer * Ld Stamford's Chicquot the Jester Lord Stamford's Monacella ( dead) TUESDAY.— A HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; A. F. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each; three year old colts 7st 101b, four 8st 131b ; fillies allowed 31b; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs if demanded, & c ; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 7st 4lb, four 8st lllb, five, six, and aged 9st; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs if demanded, & c ; Ab. M. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, for two year olds ; colts 8st 101b' fillies Sst 71b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs ; last half or Ab. M. The Two THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES, a subscription of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b ; the second to save his stake; E. M.; 84 subs, Rapid Rhone Light Bob ( paid) Ularlor Cheerful Cargo Woldga Nawadaha Weatherbow Hampton Court Knave ol Trumps * Jarnicoton * Hospodar * Debden * Blue Mantle Abernethy Br c by Lord of the Isles out of Wasp Inquest The Royal Stag Gelert * Pratique * Stampede * Macaroni Brick ( paid) * Gentilhomme * King of the Vale * The Lord Warden ^ Brother to Morocco Atlas Br c by Vedette out of Emily Budworth Lightning * Prince Lee Boo * PhiIip the Second Killarnev The Eagle * Umbaliah * Onesander *( Enopldes * Aracan * Automaton * Ace of Hearts * Somerled Saccharometer The Tartar The Prior Nugget Hudibras ( dead) * Muffler Spitfire Kitty Ireton ( paid) Black Knight Melrose Gunner Achmet Charlemagne Bojotia The Beau * Actseon Halliburton Early Purl Tom Fool * Santhal Vaulter * Batsman * Curie Double Pas - Tornado Trojanus * Slngapore Conical Newsmonger Kinsman Ahnack Canterbury Crockerton Tarragon Tademus Leotard Roly- poly Michael Scott Knight of the North Count Cavour Beauvale( paid) Br c byY. Melbourne, dam by Gameboy A SWEEPSTAKES of 300 sovs each, 100 ft, for four year olds; colts Sst 101b, fillies 8st 51b; B. C.; 5 subs. Freeholder I Duntroon 1 * Lacydes Balder I Ellangowan The COFFEE- BOOM STAKES of 50 sovs each, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; A. F.; 7 subs. Gobelins ( paid) 1 Ossian | Corroborator * Fantail * Villafranca Arrogante Diligence A FEEE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for four year olds and upwards; winners of a 500 sovs handicap after Feb 13 101b, of all minor handicaps once 51b, twice 101b extra ( extreme penalty); E. M. age stlb Exchequer 4.. 7 6 * Gorse 4.. 6 10 * African 4.. 6 8 MATCH 500, 200 ft; 8st 71b each; first half of Ab. M.— Bir J. Hawley's c Washington, agst Lord Coventry's c by Fisherman out of " My Niece" ( dead). The MATCH between Mr E. E. Clark's br c Belgium and Mr J. Day's Master Eichard is off by consent. WEDNESDAY— A. SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; two year olds 7st, three 9st; fillies allowed 31B; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs, if demanded, & c; if for 200 sovs allowed 51b ; last half of Ab. M. The NEWMABKET TWO YEAB OLD PLATE of 200 sovs; colts Sst 71b, fillies 8st 51b; winners of a plate or sweepstakes 51b extra; the last five furlongs of E. M. age st lb * Sawcutter .... 5.. 8 12 Atherstone .. 5.. 8 11 * GeneralHess.. 6.. 8 5 age st lb * Villette 4.. 6 4 ... 4.. 5 10 * Mr C. Alexander's Sugarcane * Mr C. Alexander's b f by Jordan out of Orange Blossom * Mr G. Angell's b f Elgiva * Mr G. Angell's ch f Naxos * Mr W. Ashworth's Rothschild * Ct Batthyany's br f Lady Maud * Ct Batthyany's br c Yandervelde Duke of Beaufort's Promenade Duke of Beaufort's Black Rock Mr W. Bevill's b c Royston Mr W. Bone's c Coup d'Etat Mr R. Ten Broeck's Contractor * Mr G. Bryan's Lady Hylda * Mr G. Bryan's Horse Marine * Mr R. Cooper's bk f Black Sarah Lord Coventry's Salvioni Lord Coventry's Cosette Mr W. S. Crawfurd's ch c Edman- ston * Mr Daley's br c Triumph * Mr Daley's b f Whitebait Mr J. Day's Master Richard M Delamarr's b c Gaston Shgbus ( bred in France) Mr Delamarr's ch f Fidelity ( bred in France) * Mr Elphinstone's b f Oneida * Mr Elphinstone's br f by Touch- wood out of Plague Royal Mr Fewson's ch f Margaret Mr G. W. Fitzwilliam's c by Barn- ton out of Dart * Mr Fleming's Elmsdale * Mr Flatter's b f Sacrilege Lord Glasgow's ch c by Brother to Bird on the Wing out of Physalis ( foaled in 1853) Marquis of Hastings's Garotter Sir J. Hawley's Washington Mr H. Jennings's ch cCosi fan tutti * CountF. de Lagrange's Fille de l'Air Count F. de Lagrange's b f Blanc Bee ( bred in France) * Count F. de Lagrange's ch f Sou- mise ( bred in France) * Capt D. Lane's b c Little Gun Mr J. Merry's f by Saunterer out of Catastrophe Mr J. Merry's c by Saunterer out of Rogerthorpe's dam Mr Merton's Lady Warwick Mr Night's Nathalie * Mr R. H. Nevill's c by Tadmor out of Drosera's dam - Baron Niviere's b c Comme- pa Mr Orme's c by Teddington out of Mary Copp Mr J. Palmer's b c The Little Gen- tleman Mr Payne's b c by Newminster out of Plush Mr Payne's Foreteller * Mr P. Price's br f by Happy Land out of Hope * Mr C. Rayner's ch c Vates * Mr C. Rayner's ch f Primrose * Mr C. Rayner's br f Exotic * MrRochester's Lady Fanny Caven- dish " Baron Rothschild's Sister to Queen of the Vale * Baron Rothschild's f by King Tom out of Mincemeat * Baron Rothschild's Sister to Wing * Baron Rothschild's f by Newmin- terout of Lady Hawthorn * Mr Savile's Rigolboche * Mr Savile's Clairvoyante * Mr Savile's c by Skirmisher out of Cincinnati 3Mr Savlle's c by Fandango out of Bnekenham's uam Mr Saxon's b f Langford Mr Saxon's ch f Idle Girl Prince D. Soltykofif's b f Whitefield * Lord Stamford's Ramrod * Lord Stamford's Diviner * Lord Stamford's Leicester Mr T, Stevens's b f Faith Lord Strathmore's Eleanor Lord Strathmore's br f by Cortes out of Toy Mr R. Sutton's Vaeuna * Mr T. Taylor's ch c by Mildew out of Yafa • * MrT. Taylor's b f by Kg of Trumps out of Gentle Kitty * Lord Uxbridge's Edward the Con- * Lord Uxbridge's Sir John Lord Wilton's b c Wandering Min- Mr York's br c Lytham A HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; Bretby Stakes Course. A PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st71b; winners 4lb extra; E. M. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 7st 101b, four 8st 81b, five and upwards 8st lllb ; mares and geldings allowed 31b; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, if demanded, & c; last half of E. M. The PEINCE OF WALES'S STAKES of 150 sovs each, h ft, and 25 if declared before July 1, 1861, to go to the second, for four year olds; colts Sst 91b, fillies 8st 41b; the winner of the Derby or St Leger 71b, of the Oaks, Two Thousand Guineas, Port, or Claret Stakes 31b, of any two of the above stakes 91b extra; maidens which have never received 100 sovs for running second allowed 71b; Cesarewitch Course; 9 subs. Freeholder * Lord Clyde * Citadel Tetterima C by Windhound out Flexmore Barbadoes of Morgan La Faye Nottingham Vanguard A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts Sst 101b, fillies Sst 6lb; 31b allowed; D. M.; 5 subs. Br f by Vedette— Fir- 1 Scholar ( 31b) I * Cassidia mament's dam ( 31b) | * Oscar | * Sea King ( 31b) A S WEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, for tour year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b; winners of the Derby, Oaks, or Doncaster St Leger, Port or Claret Stakes 61b, of any two of those stakes 101b extra; maidens which have never received 100 sovs for running second allowed 51b; the last three miles of B. C. ; 3 subs. Malek | Harlequin | Buckenham A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b, not engaged in the Two Thousand Guineas or One Thousand Guineas Stakes; 41b allowed; A. F.; Gaulois' ! Vive la Reine ( 41b) I * Sea King ( 41b) * Dunkeld ( 41b) | ^ Revolver I A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, lift; three year olds 7st 121b, four 8st 101b, five and upwards 9st; last half of E. M. * Biondella, 4 yrs | * Wingrave, 4 yrs | ' Little Lady, 5 yrs MATCH 100, h ft; last half of Ab. M.— Mr W. G. Craven's ch c by Colsterdale out of Naughty Boy's dam, 8st lllb, agst Duke of Beaufort's b f by Kingstown out of Panic, 8st 81b. THURSDAY-— A PLATE of 100 sovs; three year olds7st, four 8st 101b, five, six, and aged 9st; E. M. A HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; A. F. A HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds and up- wards; T. Y. C. A HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, for three year olds and'upwards; last half of Ab. M. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each ; three year olds 7st 121b, four 8st 101b, five and upwards 8st 13lb; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs if demanded, & c ; first half of Ab. M. The ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES, a subscription of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year old fillies, 8st 101b each; the second to save his stake ; D. M. ; 66 subs. Beatrice Water Kelpie Boeotia Cadeau The West Wind Maid of Orlov ( dead) Double Pas * Curie * Tornado * Cura « ; ao Yellow Duchess Elsie Venner Lady Fanny Duchess of Kingston Roly- poly Hawthorn Blossom Tease Me Not Amelia Alexandria * Lurline * Gold Dust Bf byY. Melbourne out of Brown Bess Rosebud ^ Gratitude * Crafton Lass Louise Bonne * F by Stockwell out of Miranda Countess * Cassldia * Sister to LadyRipon * iEtna * Lady Augusta * Sea Nymph * Flying Fish Alice Symphony Stella Lamb Hill Spitfire Kitty The Flower Safety( pd) Br f by Barbatus out of Flutter ( paid) Br f by Voltigeur, dam by I. Birdcatcher— Miss Whip ( paid) Slattern ( pd) Ch f by Teddington— Sister to Singapore Columba Dame Gillian Deception Sister to Mincepie Bonny Bell Trump Queen * Yillafranca La Savoie Devoniensis Thais Presumption Tassel Queen of the Gipsies * Fianc6e Neilgherry Touch- and- Go Woodbine * Colombine Souveraiae Cachuca ( paid) * The Moa ^ Symmetry A FBEE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, for four year olds and upwards; winners of a 500 sovs handicap after Feb 13 101b, of all minor handicaps once 51b, twice 101b extra ( extreme penalty) ; T. M. M.; 15 subs. age st lb age st lb age st lb Atherstone .. 5.. 8 12 Bedouin ( inc * Villette 4.. 6 5 * Paste 5.. 8 1 101bextra).. 4.. 6 13 Magnum Bo- Oldminster ,. 5.. 7 9 Rubens 4.. 6 12 num 4.. 6 5 Makeshift .... 6.. 7 5 * B c by Stock- * Lapidist 4.. 6 3 Vinegar Hill.. 5.. 7 5 well out of * Cit. adel 4.. 5 12 Balhain 5.. 7 4 Lady Evelyn 4.. 6 7 * Fanscombe.... 6., 5 12 ^ Rubicon 5.. 6 6 MATCH 200, and the Whip; lOst each; B. C.— Sir J. Hawley's Asteroid, 5 yrs, agst Lord W. Powlett's Tim Whiffler, 4 yrs. FRIDAY — A HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; E. M. A PLATE of 50 sovs, for maiden two year olds ; colts 8st 7lb, fillies 8st 41b; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs if demanded, & c; last half of E. M. A HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, for three and four year olds; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each ; two year olds 6st 101b, three 8st 101b ; fillies and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs if demanded, & c ; first half of Ab. M. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sevs each ; three year olds 8st 81b, four 9st 41b, five and upwards 9st 71b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs if demanded, & c ; if entered to be sold for 50 sovs allowed 71b, 25 121b; T. Y. C. The NEWMAEKET STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft; three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b ; the second to save his stake ; the winner of the Two Thousand Guineas 71b extra: D. M.; 20 subs. C by Windhound out of Splitvote * Acteon * FaIcon Newsmonger Wild Tom * Santhal ^ Automaton Aconite Hampton Court Gladstone Meridien B c by Hesperus out of Red Malaga ^ Brother to Morocco Atlas * Prince Lee Boo * Onesander *( Enopides B c by Kingston out of Lady Harriet, by Touchstone ( paid) Ordeal ( paid) A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft; four year olds 8st 41b, five Sst lllb, six and aged 9st; mares and geldings allowed 41b; the winner to be sold for 2,000 sovs or carry 71b extra; D. I.; 5 subs. * Tim Whiffler, 4 yrs | * Carisbrook, 4 yrs | * Dusk, 4 yrs ( not to be sold) 1 Hartington, 4 yrs | Carbineer, 5 yrs EAILWAY AEEANGEMENTB. Trains will run between Lendon and Newmarket every day during the week, as follows:— From Lendon. Due in Newmarket. 6: 27 a. m., 1st, 2d, and 3d Class 10: 48 a. m. 8: 0 a. m., 1st and 2d Class 10: 48 a. m. 10: 57 a. m., 1st and 2d Class 2: 2 p. m. 5: 0 p. m., 1st and 2d Class ( Express) 7: 30 p. m. From Newmarket. Due in London. 8: 30 a. m., 1st and 2d Class ( Express) 11: 0 a. m. 8: 30 a. m., 1st, 2d, and 3d Class 12: 45 p. m. 12: 20 p. m., 1st and 2d Class 3: 40 p. m. 4: 25 p. m., lstand 2d Class 7: 45 p. m. On Sunday a special train of first class carriages and horse boxes will leave Shoreditch for Newmarket at 1: 25 p. m. ( first class express fare). On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday a special train of first class carriages will leave London for Newmarket at 8: 55 a. m., return- ing from Newmarket each day one hour after the advertised time of the last race ( first class express fare). On Monday and Wednesdav a special train will leave New- market for Cambridge at 6: 0 p. m., to meet the evening trains to London, & c. PROGRAMME OF LLANB0IDY RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES. TUESDAY, APBIL 21.— The LLANBOIDY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 40 added; the second to save his stake; winners after April 2 once 71b, twice or of any race with 40 added 101b extra ( not accumulative); one mile and a half on the flat; 6 subs. age st lb Butterfly a.. 8 5 Weasel a.. 8 5 age st lb Consternation ( inc 181b extra) 4. .7 12 Miller a.. 7 11 age st lb Biscuit a.. 7 5 Violet 4.. 7 2 The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs, h ft, with 80 added; the second to save his stake; winners of any steeple chase after April 2 once 71b, twice 101b extra; four miles; 9 subs. age st lb age st lb age st lb Ace of Hearts. a., 12 5 Saladin a.. 9 10 Cardinal a.. 9 7 Mar v Ann .... a.. 10 12 Miss Nigh tin- Gingerbread .. a.. 9 7 Comet a,. 10 3 gale ( inc 71b Spanish Lancer, a.. 9 4 De Router 6.. 10 0 extra) a.. 9 7 The UNITED HUNT CLUB STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 3 sovs each, with a Silver Claret Jug added, for horses that have been regu- larly hunted, & c; the second to save his stake; weight for age; winners of any steeple chase or hurdle race once 71b, twice 101b extra; three miles; 9 subs. Tipperary Boy, aged | Marmion, aged 1 Master Frederick, 6 ys Spanish Lancer, aged Jack, aged Whisperer ( h b), 5 yrs Miss Nightingale, aged | Capeston, 6 yrs | Croswell ( h b), aged The FAEMEBS' STAKES of 1 sov each, with 10 added, for horses the property of farmers or tradesmen residing in, & c; the second to save his stake; weight for age; winners once 71b, twice 101b extra; two miles on the flat. Hoplas, aged I Gipsy Girl, 4 yrs 1 Quiz, aged Deception, 5 yrs | The Badger, 4 yrs | Tfte Captain, 5 yrs THUESDAY.— The CEFN HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 30 added; the second to save his stake; one mile on the flat. The CAMBEIAN STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 40 added; the second to save his stake; four miles. The CHALLENGE CUP, value 50 sovs ( local). The PBINCIPALITY HUBDLE EACE STAKES of 3 sovs each, p. p., with 30 added, for horses that have been hunted in Wales during this season, & e; the second to save his stake; weight for age; two miles, over seven flights of hurdles. All the races for the second day close on Tuesday evening, April 21; weights appear the same night, and forfeits to be de- clared by ten the next morning. * In the French Derby; t In the Oaks; \ In the Grand Prize. RACING m FRANCE. ( FBOM OUB OWN COEBESPONDENT.) PARIS SPRING RACES. SUNDAY, APBIL 12.— The opening day of the racing season in France may certainly this year have more interest at- tached to it, and may be regarded as a matter of greater importance by the public generally, than any previous anniversary, on account of the mutual interest that must now necessarily exist between the two countries respecting the great international event that is to enhance the importance of the French Turf, and more especially, perhaps, the Paris reunions in the course of a very few weeks. The season ceuld not have commenced under more auspicious circumstances than it did last Sunday, for, to begin with, French Turfites had great cause to be immensely pleased by a representative of their Turf having recently bested England's crack four year old. There was not the slightest falling off in the attendance at Long- champs, for the weather being very favourable, all its fashionable features were in the ascendant, and nothing was missed from the beautiful scene that always meets the eye at the Bois de Boulogne on a race day. The Emperor ar- rived just in time to see the race for the Prix de la Ville, driving himself in a mail phaeton and pair, and then the Empress and suite followed in carriages and four. The card was of more extensive dimensions than is usually issued at a continental meeting, comprising six events, and it may be supposed that the fields were tolerably good from the fact that fifty- five horses left Chantilly station on Saturday morning. We have never seen the Paris enclosure present a more animated appearance than it did last Sunday; for with this numerous troop parading round, and a very spirited ring, that formed a little after one o'clock, and carried on operations throughout the after- noon with a briskness quite new to France, one might have imagined the scene to be English rather than French. Bight came together for the opening event, the Bourse, and Vapeur, who on the appearance of the entry was considered a cer- tainty for it, having been on the previous evening at the rooms quoted at evens, was the favourite at starting, though 5 to 2 was freely laid against her, and it was as freely re- ported that all was not right about her, which report became more largely circulated after the wretched figure she cut in the race. From all we can hear, this discreditable affair to her party is likely to become the subject © f a Jockey Club en- quiry. The race, which proved adverse also to another favourite in L'Aventurifere, who was backed for a heavy stake by her owner, resulted in a good finish between Montretout and Lucida; and, thanks to a fine piece of riding on the part of Kitchener, the latter was landed the winner. Seven very common- looking ones then came out for the Selling Eace, which resulted in favour of Octave, who, to judge from his three- cornered appearance, will not be likely to repay his owner for the 3,000 francs he handed over to the fund to retain him in his possession. The Prix du Cadran brought together six of the cracks of last season; and Alerte, who had arrived from Newmarket on the previous Thursday, was installed the favourite at 2 to 1, the result proving that her pretensions were not in the least over estimated, for she put the field in trouble without galloping, and won with the most ridiculous ease, thus showing that she has much improved on her three year old form, having run against the same company on several occasions last season, ana she never made such an example of any of them before. In fact, at Moulins last August she had quite as much as she could do to beat Noelie for the St Leger of France, and Orplielin's form last year was nearly as good as anything, as shown by his running with Stradella; therefore her performance was estimated by several excellent judges to be quite good enough to make her look a very likely one for the Metropolitan, and henceforth there were several telegrams across the Channel by Monday morning to get the best price about her for that event. A field of eleven three year olds came out for the Prix Special, comprising six of the dark division, but the whole lot included nothing very extraordinary in point of looks, the three that carried the palm in this respect being Nova, Banniere, and Frontignan, whilst Victot- Pontfol, who has been talked of so much for the Derby, has nothing about him to recommend, being plain all over, and possessing many very bad points. Eoques, who we had occasion once to admire as a yearling, has grown very common, and Trauville may be classed in the same category; but M Schickler's filly Nova, who turned out to be the real Simon, has a good deal of racing quality about her, possessing quite the character of the Kingstons, and her fine raking action gives her a very commanding appearance when ex- tended. She has greatly improved since she ran last year in the Two Year Old Filly Stakes at Chantilly, and her condition now does infinite credit to John Bains, and called forth admiration generally. Frontignan, who ran a very game second, just as he did last year in the Premier Criterion at Chantilly, is a very useful- looking colt; and if his stable companion Bilboquet is a better one, Mons Delamarre's chance is not such a very bad one for the Derby. The Prix de la Ville produced the largest field of the day, including only three four year olds, namely, Benjamin, Telegraph, and Blanchette— the latter being fancied a good deal to give the weight away to the young ones, but she did not look the Blanchette of last year, being dry in her coat, and having quite the appearance of being overtrained. The ten three year olds against these were even a worse- looking lot than those of the Prix Special, excepting Damier and Guillaume le Taciturne, the former being a very fine colt, and would be a good one we expect were it not" for his very bad temper. M Schick- ler's colt is an exceedingly useful- looking one, and being in excel- lent condition he looked quite the dangerous one amongst such a common field ; and this turned out to be the case, for the race was confined all the way to Damier and Guillaume, and the latter running the gamest, carried Mons Schickler's colours home in triumph for the second time during the day. The last race, although it only brought four together, produced heavier betting than any, and great sums changed hands over it, one gentleman dropping £ 1,000 by being prejudiced against the Confederacy's filly Villafranca; and we may here add, en passant, that there was more betting on the races last Sunday than there has ever pre- viously been at any meeting on the Continent. Next Sunday the most interesting event will be the Prix de la Imperatrice, over three miles, in which Compeigne meets the winner of last year's French Derby, Souvenir. The BOUBSE of l, 000f, for three year olds and upwards; entrance lOOf; weight for age; with penalties and allowances, & c ; one mile two furlongs ; 12 subs, t M Lupin's b f Lucida, by The Flying Dutchman out of Lola Montes, 3 yrs, 9 lib Kitchener 1 M Verry's b f Montretout, 4 yrs, 1111b Francis 2 t M II. Lunel's b f L'Aventuriere, 3 yrs, 911b Whitelev 3 Prince Demidoff sb h Pauvre Mignon, 6yrs, 1341b. W. Bottom 0 M Aumont's ch 1 Vapeur, 4 yrs, 1161b Pantal 0 M H, Jenning's b c Longue Haleine, 4 yrs, 1111b G. Pratt 0 t Baron Daru's br f Cassiopee, 3 yrs, 911b Bundy, jun 0 Baron d'Auriol's ch f Bonne Aventure, 4 yrs, 1 lllb . . Chifney 0 Betting: Even at first and a to 2 agst Vapeur, 3 to 1 atrst L'Aventuriere, 4 to 1 agst Montretout, 5 ta 1 agst Lucida, and 7 to 1 agst each of the others. Longue Haleine was the first to show in advance, followed by L'Aventuriere, Vapeur, and Pauvre Mignon in the order named; and then came Lucida and Montretout lying together, with Cassiop6e just at their heels, and Bonne Aventure whipped in a couple of lengths from her. At the plantation opposite the Stands Vapeur was quite beaten, and in the next hundred yards Longue Haleine gave way, leaving the lead with L'Aventuriere, attended upon by Pauvre Mignon to the turn into the straight, where he was beaten, and about half way up Montretout drew in front, and for a moment appeared to have the race in hand ; but Kitchener then bringing up Lucida lay at the other's quarters until reaching the corner of the Stands, when he made a final effort, and just succeeded in landing the young one cleverly by a short neck; two lengths be- tween second and third, and Cassiopee was well up fourth; Pauvre Mignon fifth, and the others were beaten off. PBIX D'AUTEUIL of 2,000f, for three year olds and upwards ; en- trance lOOf; weight for age; the winner to be claimed for l, 500f; one mile two furlongs; 7 subs. M Aumont's ch c Octave, by Royal Quand Meme, 3 yrs, 1001b Pantal 1 * M Schickler's b c Le Fou, 3 yrs, 1001b J. Watkins 2 M Reiset's br h Oberon II., 5 yrs. 1311b Bartholomew 3 Count d'Hedouville's b c Chatte Fourre, 3 yrs, 1001b. Kitchener 0 M Fasquel's br f Flute, 4 yrs, 1211b Quinton 0 Mr T. Carter's br f Fraction, 3 yrs, 971b Webber 0 Count de Morny's b f Sauterelle, 4 yrs, 1211b Bottom 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Sauterelle, 3 to 1 agst Le Fou, and 6 to 1 agst each of the others. Fraction made strong running, with Oberon and Le Fou lying second and third, and the favourite brought up the extreme rear, and excepting that Octave took third place round the Windmill, these positions were maintained until reaching the bend into the straight, where Fraction was beaten, and Octave then immediately took the lead, which he held all the way up the straight, and won very easily by a length and a half ; bad third, Fraction was fourth, Flute fifth, and the favourite was last from start to finish. PBIX DU CADEAN of 6,000f, for four year olds ; entrance 300f, 200 ft and 150 if declared ; the second received 600f out of the stakes ; colts 1081b, fillies 1051b ; two miles six furlongs ; 25 subs, of whom 19 declared forfeit. Count de Lagrange's b f Alerte, by Alarm, 4 yrs, 1051b. C. Pratt 1 M. Aumout's ch c Orphelin, 4 yrs, 1081b Spreoty 2 M Schickler's ch c Choisy le Roy, 4 yrs, 1081b .... T. Watkins 3 M Delamarre's ch c Tamberlik, 4 yrs, 1081b Flatman 0 Duka de Morny's ch f Noelie, 4 yrs, 1051b W. ilottoni 0 Baron Daru's b c Mazeppa, 4 yrs, 1081b Musgrove 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Alerte, 4 to 1 agst Tamberlik, 5 to 1 each agst Orphelin and Choisy le Eoy, and 7 to 1 agst Noelie. Alerte went away with the lead, followed by Choisy le Eoy and Noelie, with Tamberlik lying fourth several lengths off, and Orphelin and Mazeppa brought up the rear, which positions were main- tained past the Stands and until going about half way up the hill, when Noelie, who up to this point had been racing side by side with Choisy le Eoy, was beaten, leaving M Shickler's horse as the only near attendant on the favourite, for more than twenty lengths separated him from Tamberlik and Orphelin, though as they ran into the dip on the other side the latter drew up with a rush, and very quickly passing Choisy le Eoy looked for a mo- ment like catching the leader, but in the next instant it was quite clear that this was impossible, for the favourite came into the straight full of running, and without ever being headed ran home the easiest of winners by three or four lengths; Choisy le Eoy was a bad third, several lengths from Orphelin, Tamberlik a worse fourth, Noelie fifth, and Mazeppa was last all the way. PEIX SPECIAL of 2,000f, for three year olds ; entrance lOOf, h ft; the second received half the entries ; colts 1121b, fillies 1091b ; one mile two furlongs ; 17 subs. M Shickler's b f Nova, by Kingston out of Ma- thilda, 3 yrs, 1091b J. Watkins 1 * M Delamarre's br c Frontignan, by Nuncio out of Favorita, 3 yrs, 1121b Flatman 2 Count de Lagrange's b f Semiramis, by Monarque out of Comtesse, 3 yrs, 1091b C. Pratt 3 * M Teissiere's br c Princet, by Firstborn out of Eoline, 3 yrs, 1121b Farmer 0 M H. Lunel's b c Trouville, by Fitz- Gladiator out ofClementite, 3yrs, 1121b T. Osborne 0 * i M Aumont's ch c Victot- Pontfol, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Eusebia, 3 yrs, 1121b Spreoty 0 Baron d'Auriol's br f Infante, by Monarque out of Lesbie, 3 yrs. 1091b Chifney 0 Prince de Beauvau's b c Adonis, by Nuncio out of Jean d'Arc, 3 yrs, 1121b G. Pratt 0 M Reiset's b f Banniere, by Pretty Boy out of Batwing, 3 vrs, 1091b Bartholomew 0 * { M Lupin's b c Roques, by The Flying Dutchman out of Allumette, 3 yrs, 1121b Kitchener 0 t Baron Daru's bk f Creole, by Womersley out of Belle Poule, 3 yrs, 1091b Musgrove 0 Betting: 7 to 2 agst Semiramis, 5 to 1 each agst Nova and Ban- niere, 6 to 1 each agst Victot- Pontfol and Infante, 7 to 1 agst Fron- tignan, 8 to 1 agst Trouville, and 10 to 1 agst each of the others. Nova jumped off with the lead, attended upon by Princet, with Infante and Banniere lying third and fourth, and then came Trouville, Frontignan, and Semiramis lying together. At the Plantation Banniere was beaten, and fell back, and the next in the same predicament was Infante, which left Nova with a clear lead of two lengths over Princet, whilst an interval of twice that dis- tance separated him from the rest of the field, until coming into the straight, where he fell back beaten, and Semiramis then took second place, but she could never reach Nova, who won very cleverly by half a length; Frontignan came up with a rush in the last hundred yards, and just secured the second money from Semiramis by a short head; Victot- Pontfol was a bad fourth, Printet and Trouville were the next two, and Banniere was last. PEIX DE LA VILLE of 6,000f, given by the Conseil Municipal of Paris, for three year olds and upwards; entrance 200f; the se- cond received two- thirds of the entries ; weight for age, with penalties and allowances, & c; one mile three furlongs; 16 subs. M Schickler's b c Guillaume le Taciturne, by The Flying Dutchman— Strawberry Hill, 3 yrs. 911b. Mortimer 1 J M P. Aumont's ch c Damier, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Maid of Mona, 3 yrs, 911b Pantal 2 * M Lupin's ch c Vaucresson, by Warlock out of Im- perieuse, 3 yrs, 911b Kitchener 3 M Verry's b f Paphos, bv Pedagogue out of Ianthe, 3 . vrs, 881b E. Pantal 4 Count de Lagrange's b c Benjamin, by Womersly out of Baroness, 4 yrs, 1181b C. Pratt 0 M H. Lunel's b c Goliath, by Strongbow out of Phry- gian yrs, 911b Whiteley 0 J Mr T. Carter's ch f Nobility, by The Baron out of Effie Deans, 3 yrs, 881b Webber 0 M Teissiere's ch c Mai, by Elthiron— Loisa, 3 yrs, 911b. Farmer 0 Prince Demidoffs br f Blanchette, by The Baron out of Nightcap, 4 yrs. 1151b Bottom 0 * Prince de Beauvau's bk c Good Hope, by Fantome out of Topaze, 3 yrs, 911b G. Pratt 0 * Duke de Morny's b c Distinguo. by The Flying Dutchman out of Quiz, 3 yrs, 9llb Bundy, jun 0 Baron de Herissen's ch f Georgie, by Faugh a Ballagh out of Fenelia, 3 yrs, 881b A lad 6 M Delamarre's b c Telegraph, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Mika, 4 yrs, 1181b Flatman 0 Betting: At first 6 to 4 agst Damier, and afterwards 4 to 1 each agst Damier and Guillaume le Taciturne, 6 to 1 agst Vaucresson, 7 to 1 agst Blanchette, 10 to 1 agst Telegraph, 12 to 1 each agst Benjamin and Goliath, and 20 to 1 agst Good Hope. After some delay at the post, owing to Damier refusing to face his horses, the lot got away on pretty even terms, Damier, however, after nearly capsizing Nobility, going right ahead and, pulling tremendously past the Stands, led three lengths round the windmill turn, fol- lowed by Guillaume le Taciturne, and about three lengths in his wake followed the others in a group, excepting Blanchette, who was several lengths in the rear, and Good Hope, whose scarlet jacket was very conspicuous a long way behind. Along the straight on the far side Damier increased his lead until nearly opposite the Stands, when the pace he was going seemed to be telling on him, and in the next hundred yards Guillaume le Taciturne went up to him, the two then racing together to the turn, in which the Silent Wil- liam had apparently all the best of it, and coming into the straight he completely settled the quondam favourite, and was then left to run home just as he liked, an easy winner by a length. Vaucresson was a bad third, two lengths off, and Paphos was close up with him, fourth; Telegraph was fifth, Nobility sixth. Distingu seventh, Blanchette eighth, and Good Hope was'last. * PBIX DE LONGCHAMPS, a Produce Stake of 3,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 300f eajh, 200 ft, and 150 only if declared, for three year olds got by stallions bred in France; the second re- ceived 400f out of the stakes; 1081b each; one mile four fur- longs; 18 subs, 14 of whom declared forfeit, t Count de Lagrange's b f Villa Franca, by Monarque out of Flora Mac Ivor, 3 yrs, 1051b C. Pratt 1 * t M Delamarre's b f Cantonnade, by Allez- y- gaiment out of Agar, 3 yrs, 1051b Flatman 2 M Schickler's b c Son Altesse Royale, by Mo- narque out of Caloric, 3 yrs, 1081b J. Watkins 3 f Baron d'Auriol's b f Muse, bv Allez- y- gaiment out of Etoile du Nord, 3 yrs, 1051b Chifney 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Villa Franca, 5 to 2 agst Cantonnade, and 3 to 1 agst Son Altesse Eoyale, and 60 to 40 on Cantonnade and Son Altesse Eoyale ( coupled) agst Villa Franca. Muse led for the first quarter of a mile, when the favourite took up the run- ning ; and although Cantonnade went up and attempted to take the lead when about half- way round, the Monarque filly stalled her off cleverly, and ran home an easy winner by two lengths; very bad third. TROTTING. JACOBS AND SIMONS.— We have received the final deposit of £ 3 to £ 2 for the match in which Mr Jacobs bets £ 15 to £ 10 that a pony named Young Daisy, the property of Mr Simons, does not trot six miles in 30 minutes. The match comes off on Monday, April 20, at the Prince of Wales Eunning Ground, Bow, at five o'clock, p. m. The following horses in training, the property of Mr E. C. Nay- lor, have arrived at Godding's stables from Hooton Hall:— Drummer Boy, Aggressor, Cavalier, Supple, Loose Fish, Public Opinion, Highland Piper, General Butler, Quarantine, Nonpareil, Iphigenia, Polonaise, Concordia, and filly by Longbow out of Satanella, 2 yrs. BRUGES EACES.— This meeting will take place on the 16th and I8th of August, having been increased to two days. Several new features have been introduced in the programme, which promises abundant and excellent sport. We may also mention that in the village hard by the running ground several convenient loose boxes have been erected, and at the English tavern in Bruges, kept by Mr Williams, English owners and trainers may obtain every in- formation relative to the meeting. THE HORSES OF THE QUORW. When that migftty monarch, Ennui, offered a prize for a new pleasure he gave pretty good proof that he was no sportsman. Old Homer would never have written him liippodamos, nor could he have taken fair rank as Eques amongst the patricians of the capitol. Surely the love of horse and hound never really dies out of a man ! or, if it does droop a little, one half glance or so will often be enough to rekindle the flame of our affection. The mere sight of the thorough bred crack, as with indolent hauteur he saunters through the bye- lane on his way to the station, will warm up many an old turfite to all he has seen and done; while a bird's eye view of the gaily- marked hounds and the tell- tale bit of pink, as they turn the corner in a cluster, has set many a feeble pulse agoing again. Talk of a new pastime when racing begins as hunting ends! and when if you cannot be alwa3' Son your horse, there is the ever- renewing pleasure of looking him over, and studying those fair proportions you have tried so well. How far would not any of us go to see a good one, whether his mission be to sweep over Newmarket Heath, or fly the oxer in his stride as they race him through the Shires ? We boldly claim the re- ward of the used- up despot, and would turn even Phaeton from his ambitious journey with the Horses of the Sun to scan with us, ' ere it be yet too late, the Horses of the Quorn. And these not a mere team, mind ! not the same half dozen or so that a gallant captain going abroad sends up to Hyde Park- corner at the end of his furlough. By the time the catalogue of Lord Stam- ford's stud of hunters is made out, there will be somewhere about eighty lots ; and composed of such a lot of horses as never were seen together before, and very probably never will be again. The famous Long Stable at Quorn, well filled as it has been before now, was never so furnished as it is at this moment. Never was the same stamp of horse so continually repeated, and never was this of such a character. If we needed an illustration of what the mo- dern Leicestershire hunter should be, and moreover what he can be, we should take no especial specimen from those we saw at Quorn- don on Tuesday ; but we would walk the visitor through the se- venty or eighty standings and boxes, and then leave him to dally over half a hundred at least, any one of which would be good enough for our purpose. And yet there are people who talk still of the breed of English horse deteriorating, and that we go too much for blood, and too little for power, and so forth. As if breed and strength do not go together if we so wish it — blood, and power, and pace be it remembered. We be- lieve there is scarcely a horse now at Quorn but that is by a thorough- bred sire, while many are as purely descended themselves. And what kind of animal is this ? Fashion, Sub- stance, and Courage are the three good Graces that have given him their blessing. Beaching to some sixteen hands in height, he looks fast enough to win a Queen's Plate, and strong enough to carry sixteen stone to hounds. He has a lean kindly head, a light neck cleanly set on to that expressive and cheerful countenance; he has long magnificent sloping shoulders, great big arms, and bone below the knee that you attempt in vain to get your hand round. He has a round, and if we must have it, a rather roomy barrel, with a back that it gladdens your heart to look over, and such powerful hocks and thighs that as you stand behind him it is quite a moot point where after all you do like him best? Note again that rare depth of girth, and only imagine to yourself what a horse he must be to sit on. Or, stop and see him fairly out, when he walks away like a Derby winner, or trots in hand, as light and clever as a pony. There is good temper in his eye, " good manners" as the dealers call it, in his every movement, and high breeding, in a word, in all that he does. Colonel Thomas, from the Hey- throp, but now the new Master of the Horse to his Eoyal High- ness the Prince of Wales, accompanied us in our rounds, and if they cannot pick out a hunter or two here fit for a Prince, it will be idle indeed to look elsewhere. One or two did we say, when we could mount the Prince and his equerry from the long stable. After going specially through the merits of each one of these eight- and- twenty, we as carefully retraced our steps for just a dozen of the very best, only to find that at the close of our second survey we had the liberal allowance of nineteen bearing that double cypher— xx, which, being interpreted, wouldgotoimplysomething extraordinary. And something extraordinary will be the report of every man who has any such an opportunity of going over such a stud of horses. Look at the chesnut here in the box at the be- ginning, the very perfection of power and pace, combined only as they can be in the well- bred one. Happily named is Ben thick, for there is something associated with the very sound that augurs of his prowess. Would you have the hunter's head cast in any other mould, or could such arms and legs be better fitted to each other, as you stand up alongside him and run your hand over them ? Forester, perhaps, may appear a little coarse by comparison, but The Eight Man has looks, length, and pace to warrant the favour he finds with the Countess. Of the powerful Protector it is told how he once saved his rider by the courage with which he faced a turnpike- gate; and Vulcan is as sweet, clever a nag as need be. Comet, another of Lady Stamford's own horses, an- swers to his character in a moment, and looks like arching his neck and " bending" to the fine finger on his back. Pilgrim comes round in his stall, a very corky, cheerful horse, full of " go.." and well backed by Old Times, who, as Whitehall records, has done a deal of work, and will do a deal more yet. Phoenix, with his neat nob, and a sweet horse all over, is as perfect a hunter as my lord ever rode; and the lop- eared Hare, an animal of immense substance, has even at five years old earned the reputation of being a wonderful jumper. Burgundy, with his beautiful head, is as handsome as a picture; and Sultan, another especially fine fencer, with immense pro- pelling power, is still more remarkable for his good looks. Cornelian carries our double nota bene in a moment, as a sample of that substance which blood can answer for ; and Merry Tom, with his great bone, has a sneaking notion of pace about him, readily confirmed by the stery of how he once won a steeple chase over Harborough. Groby, an Irish nag, has still all the stamp of a Leicestershire hunter, while Planet is very useful and com- pact, and Warrington has something of the old style in his grand shape and make. Eocket, another of Lady Stamford's own horses, is in every way one of the most perfect in the stable, and it is seldom indeed that so complete an animal for his purpose has ever been seen. His symmetry might almost make him appear a little horse until you have time to examine him, while his clean lean head and fine arching neck, as he comes round to you in his stall, tell of how he would play with his bit, and bend to his bridle, and " carry a lady," as the ready- made phrase is, really as she should be carried. Eifieman, a chesnut, with rare quarters, shsws a deal of speed; the Young Harkaway is all length, style, and fashion, and King of the Forest unites, as in fact does nearly every horse at Quorn, the accomplishments of a hunter and a hack. Pale Ale is the personification of a neat one; St Ronan, an own brother to the steeple chase mare. Miss Mowbray, is especially remarkable for his depth and girth, and Emerald, a great, slashing nag of immense power. We may not have indi- vidually noticed every horse in the long stable, and those who follow us will feel with us how impossible it is to do justice to the number of really good ones that will stand side by side for a few weeks yet in those classic stalls— a range which every succeeding Master has essayed to improve upon, with the now attained result that the horses stand with their heads all down hill, and that to see them fairly, you must have them round. But the Quorn premises, and the very village itself, is all dotted about with stabling for my lord's hunters. Here, amongst others at the Bull's Head buildings, is Victrix, a sweet mare for a light weight over a flying country, and that has been going brilliantly with M'Bride, the first whip. At Hyems' again, we find Vaultress, a rare mare to stand behind With sach a pair of hocks and thighs To carry her through dirt;" the resolute lengthy Daisy, and the old General that my lord picked up a bargain for Treadwell, who has gone through many a long day on the grey. This next, Mr Tattersall, you may call " the four- stall stable," and we should wish to have our own four- stall filled much after the same fashion; with such cattle, if you please, as that mare, Mermaid, by Touchstone, or this sweet thing here, Ladybird, by Theon; or the very business- like Duxbury, or, yet more sneaking, sober old- fashioned Primrose, by Black Eagle. The Swells may take their choice from the long stable, but the short one is quite good enough for us, and servants who can ride such nags as these will find it difficult to " suit themselves" elsewhere. M'Bride, however, is the only one who remains at Quorn, as the second whip, Young, goes to Mr Digby, in Dorsetshire, and Treadwell, as good a huntsman as they ever had on the cramped side and in the big woods of Leicestershire has not yet been again gazetted. Well will it be for Mac if he can start again next season with such a one amongst his lot as Cau- ston, by Cotherstone, a really magnificent horse, up, of course, to much more weight than they have lately set him at. Then there is Bloodhound, by Windhound, an animal with a rare turn of speed, but with an awkward ewe- neck. Barnton, by Barnton, is a very tower of strength ; and Convict, Enville, and Harlequin, all as handsome as pictures, and as good as they look; while Trumpeter, another of the trump cards of the pack, is Lady Stam- ford's own horse, and renowned for having carried his fair mis- tress through that great run of a season or so since, when the gentlemen beat their second horses and then did not see the end of it. Trumpeter is a horse of immense power, and wonderfully clever in the field, but he has not quite the fashion of some other of her ladyship's horses, althoughonhisinnatemeritswehear that he is preferred to anyof them. Protectionist, who stands alongside the favourite, is also an animal of high character, but, as we confess on his appearance, not so great a fancy of ours. After all we had seen there was a certain coarseness about him; at any rate after such an initiation, when the eye becomes terribly fastidious. The Clipper is a horse of more outward appearance,' and Miss Bean, a mare that improved wonderfully on you when out, has had the credit of carrying a lady in great form, and for anybody under twelve stone should still be a bargain. Conqueror is very level and clever in his points; Volunteer, a nice handy horse of much substance; and The Cardinal, bloodlike and attractive to look on. Silverhair, with the Birdcatcher " tick" on her coat, is a wiry speedy high bred one; Whittington, a hunter all over; and Keg- worth, a magnificent grandly- framed horse, standing nearly seven- teen hands high. Sunbeam, with great depth and substance, is very perfect; Charnwood, a capital hunter, and very fast, is only a little loaded about his neck and the setting on of his head, though my lord has found many a set- off to this; while the Black Doctor is full of breeding, and Skylark, with his fine lengthy look, has proved himself a wonderful horse at water. There will be others that we have either not seen or forgotten in the very surfeit of good things brought before us, and these on the day of sale will be strengthened by the presence of Athleta, by Voltigeur, Idem, by Storm, and Canto, by Orlando ; with a pair of chesnut ponies and the phaeton in which they have been driven, an admirable array of hunting saddles and bridles and so forth. There is one thing still Lord Stamford is careful to explain, and this is, that a certain grey horse called Bradgate will not be in the catalogue, though his visitors of to- day are treated with a sight of the exception to the rule which will scatter far and wide the Horses of the Quorn. And there is good showing for such a saving clause. At seventeen years old Bradgate looks and goes as fresh as a four year old ; he steps as light and corky as a kitten ; the way in which he gets his hind legs under him is'something to see ; while for make and shape he is equal to anything in the stud, and that is a bold word, too. But, more than all this, during the many seasons Lord Stamford has ridden him the horse never gave him but one fall, and that once from a bank breaking away under them. The old horse will most probably end his days in the old home whence he takes his name, and where he may yet have many a good day on a domain so full of charms for the lover of really. wild fox hunting. The hounds, by the way, are out for an airing in the paddock as we turn from one stable to another, but we can only spare a minute or two to inquire after our fair friends Sophy and Blue Bell, with just a passing nod to another old acquaintance called Statesman, and a look at Albert, as M'Bride singles him out as the hound that goes with Bradgate, as Lord Stamford's only relics of the seven seasons he has hunted Leicestershire. It will be seen that, for a preliminary article, we have dwelt on the sale of the Quorn horses at some length. But we have done so with one especial object, and that by no means as a flourish for the business of the coming 9th of May. We can only repeat our be- lief that such a stud of hunters was never before brought together. Of course no expense has been spared in effecting this, but, further, no judgment has been wanting in achieving so signal a success. Lord Stamford would appear to have started with one certain stamp of horse in his eye, and that one the modern Leicestershire hunter, an animal whose blood will enable him to carry weight and go a pace with safety and comfort to his rider and himself. Every horse in the stable looks up to his work, and was moreover, when we saw them last, in working condition. It is only fair to Whitehall to say that horses could not have been shown in better trim; and this, be it understood, not the merely pampered state a dealer would soon bring a horse to, but stripping hard and clean, just as a sportsman would and should have him. Their legs and feet were, indeed, something marvellous, and there was scarcely a horse but that the most particular gentle- man might plume himself upon when braving the gaze of Rotten- row. There is, moreover, only one old one in the stud, and that one's name will not be found in the catalogue. We hope we have said enough, while we are quite sure that we could not say too much; but the point of all this is, that for a few days before the sale the Horses of the Quorn will be on view. In a roan's lifetime there may never be such an ether lot on view, and those who miss such an opportunity will only have themselves to blame. We have only done our duty by either when we make the introduction. DEATH OF MB EOGEES, THE COMEDIAN.— The public will learn with regret the death of Mr James Eogers, the comedian. For some time he had been suffering from ill health, and it was thought by his medical attendant that a change of air and scene might be attended with beneficial results. Accordingly Mr Eogers took up his residence at the Isle of Wight, and such was the improvement in his health, that he accepted an engagement from Mr Frank Matthews to join the company at the St James's Theatre. He only played two nights, however, when he was again taken ill, and died on Wednesday. The cause of his death was consumption. STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASING FIXTURES FOR 1863, T, , APRIL. Llatiboldy 21 [ Northumberland Hambledon Hunt ( Rothbury) .. 23 ( Waterloo) 21 Tadcaster 24 West Somerset 22 Coventry. OCTOBER. Ileckford 28 Berwickshire ( Ky- mergham Mains). .29 IRISH. APRIL. Fethard | Springhill ( coDublin) .. 27 MAY. Tara Hall 5 j Tullamore 7 1 Tipperary Nenagh( mixed) .... 61 i ^ . ... JUNE. Westmeath g SEPTEMBER. Limerick ( mixed) .... .. 16 | Cashel ( mixed) S9 OCTOBER. Llsmore 7 | Louth 28 NOVEMBER. Tramore 24 CHELTENHAM GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards : Lord Fitzhardinge, Sir Alexander Eamsay, Bart; the Hon Col Berkeley, M. P.; Capt Cregoe Colmore , Capt W Bar- nett, and Price Lewes, Esq. Judge : Mr Eichard Johnson, of York. Hon Sec and Starter : Mr F. Jacobs. The interest excited by these events at Cheltenham and in the neighbourhood exceeded by far that evinced on previous anniver- saries. The winning field was completely lined with carriages arid cabs, containing all the fashionables in the district, and the attendance on the hrst day was quite equal to last year, although the morning opened very unfavourably, the rain falling smartly for a couple of hours. As the time of starting, however, drew near ( a quarter past two o'clock), the clouds ceased " weeping," and the remainder of the afternoon was delightfully fine. The chases took place over much the same ground as last year, being on the Gloucester road, rather more than two miles from Cheltenham The winning field was the same as in 1862, but the Gland Stand was a little higher up, on the top of the hill, and a good view of nearly every fence in the line could be seen from it, The line of country was all grass, excepting one small field of plough, which was only crossed once in the long races. The ground, in good order, was altogether satisfactory, though it is said a much better site can be obtained by another year a little nearer the town. We never heard a murmur about the present course, but it struck us as being rather small for a " Grand Annual." The run- ning ground was in the finest passible order, the recent fine weather having had a most beneficial effect. The pro- ceedings commenced with the Borough Plate, for which Sinking Fund was made a warm favourite, but he floored his backers by refusing the fence out of the winning field in the last round, and Oliver Twist won, after a good race, by a length. The United Hunt Stake was a very close affair between Vulture and Firefly, which the latter won on the post, though we think the former ought to have won, Mr Holman's Long Odds landed the Lansdown Plate, and brought 37gs to the race fund. The day's sport closed with the Prince of Wales Steeple Chase, which Penarth won with odds on him, The Flat having been stopped in the last round ; and the favourite having refused the same fence which so many had done in the previous races. It was a common quickset hedge, with nothing formidable about it, but the bank was rotten on the taking off side, and had to be taken in a slanting direction, which probably was the cause of so many refusals during the afternoon. The splendid weather on the second day, coupled with the interest attached to the " Grand Annual,'' drew together one of the largest attendances ever seen at these chases. The course was lined with carriages several deep, and the occupants might vie for rank, beauty, and fashion with any meeting in England, not even excepting princely Goodwood or Eoyal Ascot, The Arle Plate was the first race on the card, which Long Odds, purchased yesterday by Col Berkeley, won in a canter. The Grand Annual stood the next for decision, for which nine runners appeared at the post, Lord Coventry's Emblem, the winner of the Grand National at Liverpool, winning in a canter, but the casualties were numerous, as will be seen below. The Farmers' Steeple Chase was won easily by the favourite, Beckford Lass. The Consolation Scramble brought a most successful meeting to a close, and produced the largest field of the meeting, Oliver Twist, the top weight, winning easily. We cannot bring our remarks to a close without congratulating the committee and the officials for the manner in which the meet- ing was conducted throughout, and we can only add that it was a great success. The 8tand receipts exceeded all former meetings, and no doubt a good balance will be carried over for next year. Mr Jacobs, the honorary secretary, deserves every praise for his management, and to his untiring exertions must be attributed so flattering a result. TUESDAY, APBIL 14.— The B ® BOUGH PLATE, a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 1 ft if declared, with 40 added ; three miles; 3a subs, 15 declared forfeit. Mr B. Land's Oliver Twist, by Newcourt, lOst 41b. B. Land, jun 1 Mr Adams's br g Piff Paff, lust 41b G. Holman 2 Mr Tilbury's Orphan, 9st 71b ( carried lOst 21b) .. M. Christian 3 Mr Ashwood's gr g Mytton, 9st 71b ( carried 9st 91b). Edmonds 4 Mr Baker's Sinking Fund, list 21b C. Boyce 0 Betting : The betting opened at 6 to 4 on Sinking Fund, but closed at 5 to 4 on him, 3 to 1 agst Oliver Twist, and 4 to 1 agst Piff'Paff. Oliver Twist jumped off with the lead, followed by Orphan, Sinking Fund, and Mytton in the order named until coming to the water jump, which the Orphan charged in advance, with Sinking Fund and Piff Paft' second and third, the grey still last. They rased thus to the next fence, which was the one leaving the winning field in the last round, where Sinking Fund refused, and Mytton followed his very bad example. Sinking Fund could not be got over, and returned to the enclosure. Oliver Twist now took up the running, followed by the Orphan and Piff Paff, Mytton being a long way in the rear. In this order they ran to the last fence, where Pitt" Paff took the second place, but was unable to overhaul Oliver Twist, who won a very good race by a length; five lengths between the second and third. Mytton walked in fourth, but he was beaten a quarter of a mile. The UNITED HUNT STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; gen- tlemen riders; 12st each; professionals 71b extra; certain penal- ties ; three miles; 10 subs. Mr Bidgood's Firefly, 12st 51b ( including 51b extra),... Owner 1 Mr D. Collins's Vulture, 12st 51b tine 51b extra) ... Mr James 2 Mr Edwin's b g Tarporley, 12at 71b ( inc 71b extra).. G. Holinan 3 Mr J. Freeman's Lady of the Lake, 12st 51b ( in- cluding 51b extra) Mr A. Gough 4 Mr T. Roll's ch g The Swallow, 12st Owner 0 Mr H. English's b g Schoolboy, 12st Mr Pollock 0 Mr Holman's Measham, 12st 51b ( inc 51b extra) Mr Rich 0 Mr J. Tustin's Torrent, 12st Capt. Hardford 0 Betting: 7 to 4 agst Measham, 4 to 1 agst Vulture, 5 to 1 agst Tarporley, 10 to 1 agst Lady of the Lake, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Tarporley made play, with Measham in waiting, the others well up; Swallow " cannoned" at the first fence, fell, and was seen no mere in the race. After the first quarter of a mile School- boy ran into second place, with Lady of the Lake and Measham next. In this order they travelled to the back of the Stand, where Lady of the Lake passed Schoolboy, and soon afterwards deprived Tarporley of the lead. No material change took place till coming to the water jump in front of the Stand, where Measham took the lead, with Lady of the Lake, Tarporley, Firefly, Vulture, and Schoolboy well up to the next fence, being that out of the winning field, where Tarporley, Torrent, Measham, and Schoolboy refused. The first named was over in a moment, but the other- three returned to the saddling paddock. Vulture was now left with the lead, followed by Firefly, L idy of the Lake, and Tar- porley; Vulture appeared to have the race in hand, but was caught by Firefly in the last fifty yards, and defeated on the post by a short neck; a very bad third, and a worse fourth. The LANSDOWN HANDICAP PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 3 sovs each; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs, & c ; two miles. Mr Holman's brm Long Odds, by The Fallow Buck, lost 121b G. Holman 1 Mr B. Land's Diadem, lOst 71b B. Land, tun 2 Mr Hodgman's Cantab, lost 101b e. Boyce 3 Mr D. Buchanan's ch g by Cineas, lost 71b Hickman 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Long Odds, 2 to 1 agst Diadem, and 3 to I agst Cantab. Cantab made severe play, with Long Odds second* and Diadem third, the former having a long lead till within a quarter of a mile of home, when he tired, and was passed by Long Odds and Diadem, the favourite winning very easily by four lengths ; six lengths between the second and third. The Cineas gelding fell at the first fence, and was never seen afterwards in the race. The winner was knocked down to Col Berkeley for 87gs. The PBINCE OF WALES STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each ; list 71b each; allowances, & c ; 8 subs, or no race; four miles; 11 subs. Mr Cartwright's Penarth, by Verulam, aged, 13st 7ib ( including 281b extra) G. Holman 1 Mr Jorrock's The Flat, aged, list 71b Mr Wood 0 Betting : 5 to 1 on Penarth. The Flat made play to the back of the Stand, where his rider slipped off, and the favourite took up the running ; he refused the fence out of the winning field in the last round, but had the remainder of the race to himself, and came in alone, The Flat having been stopped in the last round. WEDNESDAY.— The ABLE HANDICAP PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; the winner to be sold for 6ft sovs; three miles, Mr Holman's Long Odds, by The Fallow Buck, 6yrs, lost: 41b G. Holman 1 Mr E. Green's Deception, aged, 10st71b C. Boyce 2 Mr G. W. Coleman's Sir Henry, aged, lost 31b Hickman 0 Betting: Even on Deception, 11 to 10 agst Long Odds, and 6 to! agst Sir Henry. Deception cut out the work, with Long Odds second and Sir Henry last. They ran thus to the back of the Stand, where Sir Henry took up the running, Deception next, and who, in the next quarter of a mile, resumed the command. After passing the water jump Long Odds began to creep up, and depriving Deception of the lead about half a mile from home, won in a canter by three lengths; Sir Henry, tailed off, did not pass the post. The GEAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 3 if declared, with 100 added; winners 71b extra; the second saved his stake; about four miles; 30 subs, 14 of whom pay 3 sovs each. Lord Coventry's Emblem, by Teddington, list 71b. G. Stevens I Mr Hidson's Pineapple, lOst G. Waddington 2 Mr Murray's Freshman list M. Edwards 3 Mr Saunders's b m Wee Nell, list 41b Knott 0 Mr Baker's Sinking Fund, lOst 121b C. Boyce 0 Mr Priestly's Romeo, lOst 121b B. Land, jun 0 Mr Baker's Lightof Other Days, lOst J. Nightingall 0 Mr Adams's br g Piff Paff, lost 71b ( inc 71b extra). G. Holman 0 Mr Tilbury's Orphan, 9st 21b A. Sadler 0 Betting : 6 to 5 agst Emblem, 3 to 1 agst Sinking Fund, 4 to I agst Wee Nell, 7 to 1 agst Pineapple, 7 to 1 agst Piff Paff, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Sinking Fund jumped off with the lead, followed by Wee Nell, Piff Paff, Orphan, and Light of Other Days, in the order named, for about a quarter of a mile, when Wee Nell took up the running, Sinking Fund going on second, and Piff Paft' third, Eomeo and Emblem being now the two last. Sinking Fund soon afterwards resumed the lead, succeeded by the mare, and Pineapple third ; Emblem still being last of all. At the back of the Stand in the second round Wee Nell again shewed in front, alternately, with Mr Baker's horse during the second round, waited on by Pineapple, Light of Other Days, and Piff Paff. They ran thus to the water jump, which the leaders jumped nearly abreast. Sinking Fund refused the next fence, leaving Wee Nell once more in advance, followed by Pineapple, Fresh- man, and the favourite. Wee Nell falling on her head soon after left Pineapple with the command, attended by Freshman and Emblem, who took her colours to the fore at the last fence, and won in a canter by ten lengths ; bad third. Wee Nell was next, but did not pass the post. Eomeo refused the fence out of the winning field in the last round. Piff Paff also fell. Pace good. The FARMERS' STEEPLE CHASE of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, 12st each; winners extra ; gentlemen riders, professionals 71b extra ; about three miles; 9 subs. Mr Cook's Beckford Lass, 12st 71b Owner 1 Mr Williams's Gaper, 12st Mr Davidson 2 Mr Powell's Maid of the Mill. 12st .. Mr Gough 3 Mr T. Pearce's Berkeley Lass, 12st 71b Mr Birch 4 Betting : Even on Beckford Lass, 3 to 1 agst Gaper, and 4 to 1 agst each of the others. Maid of the Mill made play, with the favourite second, Berkeley Lass third, and Gaper last. They ran thus to the water jump, where Gaper took the lead, having Maid of the Mill and Beckford Lass second and third. About half a mile from home the favourite took up the running, with Gaper second, and in this manner the race ended, Beckford Lass winning easily by four lengths ; very bad third. The CONSOLATION SCKAMBLE ( Handicap) of 1 sov each, with 20 added; two miles ; 14 subs Mr B. Land's Oliver Twist, list 71b. , B. Land, jun 1 Mr Wood's The Fiat, 9st 121b G. Waddington 2 Mr Ashwood's Mytton, 9st. 121b J. Holman 3 Mr Phillips's Wellington ( late Roarer), 9st 41b A. Sadler 4 Mr Tilbury's Orphan, lOst 71b Mr Christian 0 Mr W. Ilolman's Princess Dagmar, lOst 31b G. Holman 0 Mr Golby's Cantab, 9st 9lb J. Sadler 0 Mr J. Freeman's Nancy, 9st 61b Day 0 Mr Jephson's Gehazi, 9st41b Jacques 0 Mr D. Buchanan's ch g by Cineas, 9st 41b ( carried 9st 91b) Hickman 0 Betting : Even on Oliver Twist, 4 to 1 agst Princess Dagmar, 5 to 1 agst Cantab, and 5 to 1 agst The Flat. Cantab made play to the water jump, where The Flat took second place, with Oliver Twist third, Mytton fourth, and Orphan fifth. About half a mile from home Cantab fell, and the race was left to the three placed, Oliver Twist from this point having always a little the best of it, and winning easily by half a length; the third beaten a length. Wellington was a very bad fourth, and nothing else passed the post. Gehazi and Cineas gelding were out of the race in the first mile. [ STEEPLE CHASING- CONTINUED IN EIGHTH PAG ® .] 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 19, 1863. 6 THE CHASE. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. STAGHOUNDS. New Forest ( Mr Lywood's)— Monday Xebley ( near Totton), Friday Stoney Cross, at 12. FOXHOUNDS. N. F. H.— Wednesday Christchureh- road Station, at J pastil; Saturday Bolton's Bench ( to finish the season), at I to 11. Powell's, Mr— Wednesday and Friday Llanboidy ( to finish the season), at i past 10. Somerset, West— 1Tuesday Dunster Kennel, Friday Timberseombe, 11. IRISH. HARRIERS. Fermoy— Mondav Douglas Bridge, Thursday Leitrim Bridge, Monday week Hagg's Bed, Thursday week Dunmahoa Church, at 12. Killultagh— VVednesday Crawiey's Whins, Saturday To^ neroy Bridge, Wednesday week Tuliyrusk, at J past 11. THE BROCKLESBY HOUNDS AND COUNTRY. BY " CECIL." Lincolnshire is essentially the land of the foxhound. There are properties and conditions connected with localities which are particularly suitable to the habits and constitutions of various kinds of animals, conducive to the production of them in the full vigour of health, and the realisation of their most valuable qualities. It is scarcely necessary to illustrate this with a multitude of ex- amples, so prominently are they placed before us in the numerous varieties of sheep and cattle. Every tyro in agricultural pursuits is thoroughly apprised of the results that would follow, in a very few generations, the removal of sheep identified with a vale to the rarefied atmosphere and the rude inclement blasts of the mountains; or reversing the order, the consignment of the mountain sheep to the luxuriant pasture fields of the valleys, where their offspring would in a few years increase in bulk, and totally change in character. Naturalists have instructed us that we are indebted to the effects of climate, to a vast extent, for the production of the numerous varieties of the canine species, and I am quite contented to be one of their disciples. It is well known that the foxhound very rapidly degenerates if removed to the enervating atmosphere of eastern or southern climes, and I think I shall be able to show that Lincolnshire has produced a vast proportion of the most valuable specimens of the foxhound. Here, however, let me observe, I do not endeavour to establish an argument that foxhounds of the highest character are not reared in many other counties; but then to keep them up to that standard recourse is constantly had to sires from some of the celebrated resources of this district, and the more those sires are identified with the original stock, in other words, with those whose genealogy is trace- able in direct lines to the great celebrities of olden times, the more valuable will they prove for the purposes required of them. With these introductory remarks I will proceed with a history of the Brocklesby Hounds, which will I think confirm my observa- tions, premising, however, that I include the Duke of . Rutland's, Lord Henry Bentinck's, the Honourable George Fitzwilliam's and Mr Foljambe's, or the Grove kennels, as being in the county of Lincoln or the immediate neighbourhood. Tradition assigns to the noble house of Brocklesby the unin- terrupted mastership of the hounds during the unprecedented term of one hundred and sixty years. Without any conclusive evidence as to the precise date of commencement, there is proof of their having been in the family from the year 171- 3, in the form of a document drawn on the 20th of April, in the aforesaid year, by which memorandum " it is agreed between Sir John Tyr- whitt, of Stanfield, Robert Vyner, Esq, and Charles Pelham, Esq, that the foxhounds now kept by Sir John Tyrwhitt, and the hounds now kept by the said Mr Pelham, shall be joined in one pack, and each of them, the said Sir John Tyrwhitt, Robert Vyner, and Charles Pelham,- to have an equal share ana interest in the said hounds." This curious and somewhat complicated agree- ment specifies certain months in the year during which the res- pective parties are to keep at their proper costs and charges six- teen couples of the said hounds, the huntsman, boy, and three horses. The agreement was made for a term of five years, but there appears no evidence of the arrangments after that date. The manuscript lists of hounds commence in 1746, at which period they were in the sole possession of Mr Pelham. By the kindness of Lord Yarborough in allowing me a perusal of these ancient relics I am enabled to make a vast number of extracts and observations which give an interesting insight of the progress that has been made in an establishment which justly ranks as the oldest in the kingdom. The remarkable order in which these books have been kept, together with the numerous marginal remarks interspersed over a lengthened period of time, explanatory of occurrences connected with these and other hounds, with their treatment and characters occasionally de- scribed, affords a pleasing example of the value of little notes, however unimportant some of them may appear at the time, but yet abounding with valuable information to a future generation. The first year enumerates five couples of brood bitches, and a hound called Ringwood, supposed to have been introduced from the Duke of Richmond's kennels, was their most approved partner; likewise Streamer, from Lord Awforth's ( qy, Lord Althorp), and Bellman, from the Duke of Grafton's; informa- tion which assures us that these were fashionable kennels of the age. The breeding department was not extensive in those early days, and about six couples appear to have been about the average. In 1752 there is a marginal note in compliment to Rattler, a very famous hound in the late Mr Pel- ham's time and my grandfather's. He had a painting of him very badly executed. This is signed " W. Smith," and identifies Mr Pelham as the master and the grandfather as the huntsman in the aforesaid year. There is a note in 1764 that the distemper first made its app6arance in these kennels, when they lost thirteen couples of hounds. Four years after this Mr Meynell's Hounds came into repute, and from that time till 1805 much blood from his kennels was introduced. A hound called Wonder is in the list for 1770, remarkable for the conspicuous position assigned to him in a painting by Stubbs of the two Smiths, father and son, worthy veterans of the couples who had for so very many years enlivened the then heathery wastes of Lincolnshire with their cheery voices, and whose descen- dants have till nearly the present date held similar appoint- ments, the five having their likenesses pourtrayed on canvas, affording pleasing retrospections of the past. The costume of the ancient huntsman and whipper- in is remarkably consistent with modern fashion. Long- waisted easy fitting coats, with black boots, are quite in accordance with present tastes, and yet in these antique representations their date is unmistakably delineated. Eor several years nothing very remarkable appears to have hap- pened; the Brocklesby seem to have kept on in the even tenor of their ways with becoming punctuality and good taste, obtaining from the Belvoir kennels divers acquisitions of fresh sires, and also from Lords Thanet's and Gainsborough's, Mr Smith's, andjMr Mundy's. It was not the custom of that period to name the pro- duce with the initial letter of one of the parents, neither do I find it to have been adopted till 1816. Ringwood, a wonderful celebrity of his day, first saw the light in 1788. A son of Neptune and Vestal, his pedigree traces principally through Brocklesby lineage, with occasional introductions from Mr Meynell's, Lord Fitzwil- liam's, and Mr Noel's. His portrait, also by Stubbs, adorns the par- lour in the huntsman's house, and his numerous progeny occupy very distinguished places in the kennel lists of subsequent years. Redrose, his sister, also contributed her part in providing future generations of celebrity. She was the dam of Ranter, with Dover for her partner, and he is thus recorded in the huntsman's notes: —'' Ranter, a very famous hound and stallion; his blood has always been reputed for being as stout, or stouter than any other in England, in all kennels, particularly by Mr Meynell and J. Evans of Burton." Subsequent notes confirm the excellences of the family in very many instances, especially in Trimmer, Tar- < juin, and Marplot. A new era commenced in the year 1816, " Lord Yarborough having given up the management of the hounds to his son, the Hon Charles Anderson Peiham, he wished the huntsman to give up to his son,'' so that although the mastership continued in the same family, as did likewise the duties of the huntsman, fresh and youthful vigour was introduced, and the great improvements that had been from time to time in progress now made still more rapid strides. About this period the good effects of crosses from Mr Osbaldeston's kennels became apparent; to be vastly increased, however, as the rare qualities of his hounds were tested. In after years his Rambler, Rocket's son, was in great favour, and well he might be, knowing that Rocket was the produce of Rally wood and Baroness, daughter of Lord Vernon's Raymond and Bonnybell, which the Squire obtained when he purchased Lord Vernon's pack at the time he began hunting the Derbyshire country. Prodigal, another of the Rockets, was also in good odour; but there was still a greater prize in store in old Furrier, pre- sented to Lord Yarborough by Mr Osbaldeston in 1829. This good hound met with a sad accident, which incapacitated him for duty. With the kindest considerations he was indulged with his liberty to range about the kennels, and was unfortunately scalded over the loins by part of a pail of broth being accidentally thrown over him. The last of his family were two litters at Brocklesby in 1830, and they have contributed faithfully to transmit his worth to the present generation. There is an extraordinary amount of this blood flowing in the veins of the Rally woods, so justly celebrated in the Duke of Rutland's kennels. When I inserted his pedigree I gave all that I was enabled at that time to ascertain, omitting, from necessity, the genealogy of Basi- lisk, Rallywood's sire. I now find that Basilisk was descended from Sir Richard Sutton's Ringwood and Brajela. Ringwood was a son of Mr Osbaldeston's Fencer, a son of his old Furrier; and Brajela was a daughter of Chaser, and Blossom, daughter of Bert- ram, who again brings to notice Mr Osbaldeston's Bachelor. By comparing this with that portion of the pedigree already published it will be seen that Rally wood traces back after an interval of four or five generations to Furrier and Bachelor on both sides of the escutcheon. I think this example in connection with Ringwood, Ranter, Trimmer, Tarquin, Marplot, and many others that might be found, is very confirmatory of the remark I hare made, that " the more the sires are traceable in direct lines to the great celebrities of olden times, the more valuable will they prove for the purposes required of them.'' Observations clearly establish it as a principle that to breed hounds successfully, great care must be preserved in selecting parents, especially sires, de- scended from families as faultless as possible. It is not merely the size, symmetry, and appearance of individual hounds, or their ex- cellence in their work, that will afford any guarantee of their transmitting their good qualities to their progeny, unless they inherit the good qualities required from their ancestors through several generations. It is sometimes rather difficult to arrive at these facts, but the research is worth any amount of reasonable trouble in the increased value of a pack so constituted. I will, however, bring to notice one more very important illustration in the case of the three toothers bred by Lord Henry Bentinck, Con- test, Craftsman, and Contest, whose full pedigrees I had not pre- viously been able to trace. They were sons of Comus and San- guine, as described in my account of Lord Henry Bentinck's pack. Comus was the issue of Mr Foljambe's Herald and Crazy. Herald a son of Mr Osbaldeston's Ranter and Harpy. Ranter, son of Furrier. Sanguine, daughter of Mr Foljambe's Sparkler and his Skilful. Sparkler, son of Mr Osbaldeston's Ranter and Mr Fol- jambe's Starlight. In this instance there is a very direct and near alliance, through Ranter with Furrier, on both sides. Before proceeding further with the genealogy of the Brocklesby Hounds, I must " try back " to a little history of the proceedings connected with the observances of early dates. In former days it was the practice to breed hounds all the year round, and previous to the present century it was not a very uncommon event for young puppies to have to contend against the inclemencies of Christmas. About the commencement of the present century it was customary to enter the young hounds in April or May, before they were rounded, and it was not a very unusual occurrence to flog every one of them, apparently for the purpose of initiating them in the mysteries of whipcord, not for having committed faults, but peradventure as a caution. These severities, however, seem to have been discontinued, as more lenient treatment was found to produce better effects. In the event of frosts hounds were sub- jected to the process of dressing, and gunpowder formed a compo- nent part of the application. Bleeding was a periodical perform- ance, and commonly resorted to on the appearance of any dis- order ; the quantities of physic in the form of salts, nitre, sulphur, antimony, and jalap incorporated with the food amounted to something quite marvellous. To correct these effects, as I imagine, the hounds were indulged by feeding them rather frequently with dry meal. What the constitutions of hounds and horses were com- posed of in those days it is difficult to conceive, when I find 14 drachms of aloes and one drachm of jalap prescribed as one dose for a horse; or, for a delicate horse, one drachm of aloes and six drachms of rhubarb. The distemper, in some years, seems to have committed considerable ravages; but, at a somewhat early date, the following very lucid, observant, and appropriate remark of the huntsman occurs:—" As it appears in so many forms, of course it requires as many modes of treatment.'' Modern science and practice confirm this most emphatically. A most important and significant mandate was issued by Lord Yarborough to his huntsman in 1839 in his lordship's deter- mination " to reduce the size of Ms largest hounds to twenty- ' three inches, and the bitches not to be below twenty- one." Three couples only, however, were drafted, so that the pack must have been remarkably level. The taste for over- sized hounds was evi- dently on the wane, and I believe there could not have existed a greater mistake than that of our forefathers in approving of it. Medium- sized hounds, provided they possess muscular powers, with good legs and feet, possess so very many advantages over their more gigantic brethren that it is difficult to imagine what can induce any man of practical experience and observation to patronise them. There is, however, one difficulty to overcome. In breeding for dogs of the required moderate standard the other sex. very generally prove too small, and I am free to confess, without individualising, that I have observed in several kennels of repute that the young females do not generally evince quite suffi- cient bone, size, and power, and that in this respect they are not equal to their older sisterhood. As a remedy for this, in large establishments with abundance of walkg, the alternative might be effectually adopted by breeding from certain hounds of large stature exclusively for the purpose of rearing the females; the dog puppies would by such a system be too big, and must therefore be drafted, but they are always readily disposable to foreigners. During the last twenty years the principal sources from whence new crosses have been procured in these kennels have been from the Dukes of Beaufort's and Rutland's, Lords Fitzwilliam's and Henry Bentinck's, Sir Tatton Sykes's, Sir Richard Sutton's, and Mr Foljambe's; while their own Bally wood has deservedly come into very great force. The pack for the season now numbered with the past, commenced with forty- nine couples and a half— one hound eight years old, three couples and a half seven years old, a similar number six years old, five couples five years old, ten couples four years old, seven couples three years old, seven- and- a- half couples two years old, and twelve- and- a- half couples entered this last antumn. Leveller, from the late Mr T. A. Smith's establishment, son of his Boabdil and Levity, is a com- pact, useful hound, but of his lineage I cannot speak. Gambler, a light- coloured, reddish grey pied hound, in his sixth season, is descended from the Duke of Rutland's Guider and Purity. He has beautiful shoulders and rare legs. His sire is a son of Mr Drake's Duster; Purity, daughter of Pleader and Relish; Pleader, son of Ruler and Prudence. Relish introduces a cross from Lord Fitzwilliam's kennels through his Roman. Feudal, a very good- looking black, white, and tanned hound, exhibits great family likeness of his father, Ottoman, and Beauty claims him as her son. Ottoman, with a vast amount of Brocklesby lineage, goes back to Mr Osbaldeston's Ranter on one side, and to Mr Foljambe's Albion and Mr Osbaldeston's Rocket and Bachelor on the other. Helpmate, a Rufford introduction, has not been successful in the way of progeny, and his brother, Harbinger, is intended to supply his place. He is a very straight, powerful yet cleanly- made hound. Skilful, their dam, was bred by Lord Henry Bentinck, and was a daughter of his Contest. Nathan, a very clever hound in every respect, with splendid thighs and a very sensible head, is a son of Nettler and Constant, and is another in which the blood of Mr Foljambe's Albion is conspicuous. Royalty, also descended from Mr Foljambe's Albion through Ruler, his sire, is of the Orator family on his mother's side. He has fine muscular loins, with plenty of length, and is of a very useful stamp. Lexi- con, with everything in his appearance to recommend him, is a son of Leveller, the hound first on the list, and Primrose, daughter of Pleader and Relish. He is of a beau- tiful colour, with capital shoulders, very straight on his legs, but I fancy he is a little above the standard of twenty- three inches. Vaulter, son of Villager and Brajela, a black and white hound, with a clever intelligent head and rare loins, is in every respect a very smart hound ; this is another descendant from Mr Foljambe's kennels, through his Roister. Nimrod, although only in his second season, has been promoted to paternal honours, and derives his parentage from Nettler and Governor; the at- tractive rich black white and tan is one of his distinguishing pro- perties, and he is very straight, full of power, with great depth, and short on his legs; altogether on rather a large scale. Here ends the list of the stud kennels. In their fifth season, Painter and Paramount, sons of Villager and Parody, are evidently something above the standard twenty years ago prescribed. Partner, descended from Ruler and Promise, in his fourth season, is a nice stamp of hound, and Remus, of South Wold extraction, much resembles him. Gallant and Granville, in their third season, the representatives of Gambler and Fury, have vast cha- racter ; their colours are antagonistic, the one being a yellow pied hound, and the other black and white tanned. Layman, brother to Lexicon, is of a fine useful stamp, and Rifler has capital loins, with good bone in all the essential points. Sportsman and Shiner represent Mr Foljambe's credit, and in no degree do they detract from the celebrity of his kennel. Orthodox is of a colour, black white and tan, significant with his name, and quite of the size to merit my fancy— wiry, active, and very smart. Freeman, of this season's entry, is a worthy representative of Sir Watkin Wynn's Romeo; and Fencer, son of Nailor and Fortune, has famous legs and feet to recommend him. Hannibal, another descendant from Sir Watkin Wynn's Romeo, is a very level nice young hound. Norval, Striver, Vagrant, Wellington, and Woldsman, es- pecially the two last, are in their turn calculated to sustain the high character of the kennel in the male line.' Hostess, in her eighth season, is a fine old specimen of her race, and has a very stylish daughter, Handmaid, of a lightish black white and tan, with beautiful neck and shoulders, and very good over the loins. Governess has three couples of sons and daugh- ters to do her honour. Needful, very clever, with a truly graceful pleasing countenance, has but one son in the list, Norval, but most probably next season's entry will add to the number. Chastity, daughter of the Belvoir Comus and Flourish, is worthy of especial compliment: great size for her sex, nearly 23 inches high, of a good black white and tan, shows a deal of character, and is the mother of Wellington and Woldsman. Careful, her sister, of a light hare pied colour, has great pretensions; as have also Notable, Prattler, and Barmaid. To Heroine I must devote an especial amount of praise for famous legs and feet; plenty of length to in- dicate speed, with rare thighs, and of a very good colour. Night- shade has just had her little family removed from her parental cares, not therefore showing to advantage, but she is of great size, with plenty of depth. Venus, Vestris, and Vocal, daughters of Villager and Frolic ; Courtly, Freedom, and Fearless, all clever, conclude most of the bitches which have contributed to the future forces of the Brocklesby kennels. As a pack they evince very great power, and to increase it would be the means of introducing coarseness, as I have no doubt that there are a few rather ex- ceeding the standard of three- and- twenty inches. The very fine rich black white and tan which so greatly prevail contribute vastly to their appearance; with nice shoulders they have rare thighs, points which 1 need scarcely repeat go to combine a most important construction. It is not only the pack that becomes a subject of admiration, but in due keeping is the stud of horses. Numbering about thirty, a very fair complement for the purpose, it would be difficult to find a similar number having performed the duties in a hunting establish- mentthroughsuch a trying season as the past looking so remarkably fresh and free from injuries, as under the careful management of Hughes, the stud groom, these nags do. Indeed, the splendid lustre of their coats is quite striking, and not to be exceeded in the month of June. Some explanation may be given to this; they have no debi- litating grass in the summer to waste their constitutions. Kept during the term of respite in large roomy loose boxes, thoroughly ventilated, but shaded from the sun, and, consequently, free from the obnoxious intrusions of flies, every opportunity is secured of obtaining that important element of the horse— condition. Then, again, they are all well bred animals, and many thorough bred; some reared on the estate, most of the others purchased from the tenants, who have been accustomed to breed horses of high pre- tensions from time immemorial. I presume the example was set them by Mr Pelham, the founder of thepack, who, simultaneously with his engagement with Sir John Tyrrwhit and Mr R. Vyner, bred the celebrated mare called Brocklesby Betty, who ran so gamely when distance was the test of fame. The name of Mr Marris, as the breeder of Peter Simple, is well known; and Dictator, a recent Derby candidate and favourite, was bred by Mr Hadley, handy to Brocklesby. In the park, too, there are mementos of races in ancient posts, especially a huge one, which history relates was appropriated to the convenience of the clerk of the scales. How many years have elapsed since the races were discontinued I have no idea; for I believe none of the Lords Yarborough kept race horses. In the hunting stables the Countess of Yarborough's four take precedence, as, I may add, they do in the field. A more splendid creature than Brilliant it is impossible to conceive; a beautiful dark bay, almost inclining to a brown, he is the beau ideal of a hunter for the pur- pose he is so happily selected to perform; though her ladyship is rather disposed to show favouritism for Bluecap, because he is rather the faster of the two, but if hounds were to go too fast for Lady Yarborough on either, it would be a matter of no great dif- ficulty to say where the field would be. Crinoline and Rocket are also remarkably perfect. Of Lord Yarborough's horses it would not be an easy task to make a selection, so remarkably are they alike in character, symmetry, action, good breeding, and that sine qua non of perfection— good manners. A description of one will serve for them all, so I will take Flatcatcher as an example: a dark brown horse having the name of his sire, nearly, if not quite tho- rough bred, 15 hands 3 inches high, with fine oblique shoulders, a rare mover, with speed equal to any pace hounds can run. A very handsome grey mare, whose name I have forgotten, is quite of the same stamp; and of The Dragon's perfection I can speak practi- cally, his lordship having kindly favoured me with a mount on him. Long as this magnificent establishment has been in existence it could not have attained to the great perfection it has done, but by the masterly and unfailing guidance that has presided over it for many years. Though it takes a length of time to bring a pack of hounds to a high state of perfection, relaxation of management would very soon have occasioned a reverse; but that has never happened. The character of the pack had no doubt attained very great fame under the management of the Lord Yarborough, who, as previously mentioned, resigned it to his son in 1816, but it has been vastly raised since then, through sources which I have already attempted, too inadequately I fear, to exemplify. The late Earl Yarborough most unfortunately suffered from ill- health for several years previous to his decease, and had not been able to accompany his pack in the field for more than five years prior to his death. But, with a won- derful turn for business matters, and a most devoted attention to all events connected with his vast estates, most especially the welfare and happiness of his tenantry, the seeds were most pro- bably sown which so sadly shortened his days. Yet the hunting establishment was maintained in its full vigour, and with the same munificent liberality as when his lordship was able to par- ticipate in the sport he so generously provided for others, and those mostly consisting of his tenants. In Lincolnshire he was significantly styled " Yarborough the Good," and in respectful veneration for his memory a memorial gateway is about to be erected, which is to comprise a statue of the late earl, placed on an archway across the public highway, where it enters Biocklesby Park from the Brigg- road. This will be done by subscription of the tenantry and gentlemen of the county, but principally by the former, at a cost of £ 2,000. The noble earl now master of the hounds has only been in possession of them a little more than twelvemonths, but that brief period has been quite sufficient to con firm the ever- cherished hope that he would inherit that love for the chase for which his ancestors for many generations have been so highly famed. But yet there is another and a most pleasing cause for rejoicing in the fond anticipation that the prosperity of the Brocklesby Hunt will continue to increase; the Countess of Yarborough is as fond of hunting as her husband. Her ladyship's equestrian accomplishments in the hunting- field are of the highest order, and far and fast must hounds run if, when riding Brilliant or Bluecap, they can gain an advantage. And here, again, the tenantry and gentlemen of the hunt are offering a suitable mark of respect; having obtained permission from the Earl of Yarborough to present the Countess of Yarbo- rough with an equestrian portrait of herself, in testimony of her many virtues; while Mr Grant has, I imagine, by this time nearly completed his pleasing engagement. With such imperative claims on the courteous co- operation of every person interested in the welfare of the county, it is not more than moral and social rectitude demands that every support should be rendered to enable Lord Yarborough to carry out his wishes; but more emphatically still, that any person should exist so heartless as to frustrate his lordship's efforts, or in the least degree to annoy him, is perfectly inconceivable. Yet what do we learn from the reward offered in these columns for evidence against the individual who has maliciously shot at the young hounds at Elsham ? The reward will, it is to be hoped, bring the miscreant to light, for surely there can be no one base enough to connive at his concealment. It is an ordinary impression that keepers very generally hear guns fired in preserves of which they have the care, for it is usually considered that the principal part of their duty is to be on the alert to discover such offenders, and they are not often dilatory in doin so and bringing them to punishment. The present season commenced under the auspices of a new huntsman, Phillip Tocock, whose initiations in the mysteries of the noble science commenced upwards of twenty years since in the Vine country, at the time when Mr Fellows was the master; he then had two years' probation in the Emerald Isle with the Kil- dare Foxhounds, but returned to his native land to do duty eight seasons for that steady good sportsman the late Colonel Sumner, in Surrey. One year terminated his engagement with the Burton Hounds, after which he entered the service of the late Earl Yar- borough as first whipper- in, where he doubled the period of his previous employment. He was then promoted as huntsman to the pack with which he had so long been whipper- in, and after four seasons experience of the responsibilities appertaining to his calling in that department, he entered into his present engage- ment. The sociabilities and kindly feelings that exist among the members of the Brocklesby hunt have been long known to fame, and highly eulogised in all hunting circles however dis- tant, but great as my anticipations were, they were much exceeded by the realities. Hospitalities, too, are offered with no sparing hand; they emanate at Brocklesby Hall, and flow freely through every house on that extensive estate; yet more than that, through every house within the precincts of the hunt, and I may add in the good county of Lincoln. On the first occasion of my meeting the hounds at Wootton Mr Field Nicholson appeared at the door of his house prepared to proffer the jumping powder to all, whether friends or strangers. And then again at Wootton sherry and biscuits, ale and bread and cheese, were in abundant supply, and there was a large field ready to do justice to Mr Farraday's kind offerings. In the course of my peregrinations I have seen fields of all kinds, from the aristocratic meetings with the Quorn to those of the most provincial packs, but I must do the members of this hunt thejustice to declare I never saw a field so well appointed in every respect as regards the appropriate turn out of a sportsman. Well mounted, in the true acceptation of the term, horses looking fit, men well dressed, but without any affectation of being " got up," which is a style as repugnant to good taste as is the reverse- slovenliness. Tfeers : was, indeed, one little omission that I noticed " they don't wear knee ties.'' An unhappy- looking individual, however, an exception, a very heavy weight, did not impress me with the idea of his belonging to the order ; his garments hung loose about him, appearing as if he had taken a bath, or got other- wise soaked. A fox found at Yarborough Camp afforded a remarkably quick burst; the hounds, carrying a wonderfully good head, ran him to Melton Ross, where I expect he was headed at the rail- way, and hunting him cleverly to Elsham, he was lost. I quite think he went to ground. After a welcome lunch at Mr Gray- bourne's, drew for a second fox in Marshall's covert, and hunted him through Elsham, to which place the pace was good; on to Saxby, where the scent failed. It was delightful to observe the quickness with which hounds turned on the line, not being un- fairly pressed upon by horsemen, for, however ambitious, they do give hounds a chance to distinguish themselves. Cabourn Village served as an introduction to another part of the country, and a very different one to what I had previ- ously seen. The general impression exists that Lincolnshire is a perfectly fiat country, but that is not quite correct. In the vicinity of Cabourn there is a considerable proportion of hill, exceedingly punishing for horses when there is a scent in wet seasons. The soil is light, nearly all arable, and in rainy weather it is extremely deep. Drew Rothwell Gorse and found a fox that required very little pressing to induee him to break, and the hounds ran him at a telling pace fifteen minutes, when a temporary check occurred, and while trying to recover the scent the fox ran among the hounds in a most unaccountable manner, and was killed; whether it was the hunted fox or a fresh one I cannot determine. Pro- ceeded to draw Badger Hills, from whence a fox went away at an extraordinary pace, and Lady Yarborough having a very good start saw this run in perfection. It was, however, but of short duration ; a check occurred, and one, if not a brace of fresh foxes crossing the line, took the hounds to the plantations by the Swiss Cottage, where they divided, and after persevering upwards of an hour, they were stopped and taken home. I felt but one cause for regret in connection with my visit to Brocklesby, and that was at being obliged to leave. I never on any other occasion witnessed so much cordiality and kind cour- tesy as that which was maintained between the members of the Hunt, nearly all of whom are opulent tenants on the estate. And how have these cordialities and courtesies been promoted ? The reply is obvious. By the admirable examples set from generation to generation by the noble owners of the soil. THE LATE MR HODGSON, OF THE HOLDERNESS. Mr Hodgson first started in the Holderness country in or about the year 1824 or 1825. He kept hounds in the Badsworth one or two seasons previously as a start. He succeeded Mr Digby Ledgerd in Holderness, and kept his hounds and horses for five or six seasons in a kennel at the Rose and Crown, Beverley, and living in one room close to the kennel, where he could sit on his bed, stir his fire, and see his hounds through a hole in the wall all at once. He afterwards removed to Bishop Burton, two miles distant, and occupied the kennels originally built for Mr Richard Watts's harriers. These he occupied until he went into Leicester- shire in 1839. Upon his leaving Holderness, the gentlemen and farmers gave him a dinner at Driffield, and presented him with a silver teapot, cream jug, and ewer, not a very appropriate present to an old bachelor on the wrong side of fifty, but it was his choice. He had his old huntsman's eye wide open, for he married a few years afterwards. His private income was very small, only £ 280 per annum, and consequently he was entirely dependent on subscriptions to carry on the war. During his first seven or eight years at Beverley, the Holderness Hunt was exceedingly flourish- ing, and well attended by many noblemen and gentlemen, who subscribed handsomely, and kept old Tommy on his legs; but, owing to some unfortunate circumstances, to which it is unnecessary to allude further, the attendance became thin- ner, and the whole regime conducted upon a smaller scale. He carried on the war with pluck at only about £ 400 per annum until his fifteenth season, when a good offer having been made him to go into Leicestershire, he took his hounds there, and after two seasons sold them, the bitches to Lord Ducie for £ 1,000 in one lot, and the dog hounds in lots, most of which the late Mr Greene bought, to form his pack upon his succeeding Mr Hodgson, who with the remainder re- turned into Holderness for two seasons; and then having been elected registrarfoivthe West Riding, hewas still at work with hounds for a year or so, but soon gave up for good. In speaking of Mr Hodgson as a foxhunter, we must describe him more as an extraordinary character than as a model huntsman, or a brilliant performer over a country; he was not even a pattern card for young huntsmen and masters of hounds to imitate. He was most slovenly in kennel, where 50 couples of valuable hounds were duly secured for weeks together by an old broken dinner fork run througha staple, and almost slovenly in his person; he looked upon the stud as mere machines to aid the hounds in the best way they could, and cared not for that noble accompaniment to the chase— horsemanship. And yet, with these foibles, we pronounce the late Tommy Hodgson one of the very best judges of hounds and their work that ever lived, and a first- rate breeder and former of a pack. Theoretically, he had the best instinctive know- ledge of the line of a fox we ever knew. His pack were as good as they could be; he never kept a decidedly vicious hound a day. No noise, no skirting, no cover hanging, no left- handedness whatever; away they had to go after the second fault, and sixteen couple of right ones were preferable to him to a lot of showy rogues. He never was a good horseman, and for the last seven or eight years he scarcely left the roads; he became very nervous, could not ride over a fence, and yet would try to hunt the hounds whenever he could get near them. This system spoilt all his good theoretical intentions and knowledge; he brought his hounds down from determined, well- bred, driving fox killers to a comparative cry of beagles, whenever they either heard his jealous horn, or recognised his stalwart figure trotting after them along some muddy Holderness lane. With a brilliant scent, and when the hounds had the luck to slip away, they showed how well they were bred, and frequently killed their fox when their anxious master was trotting after them miles distant. Still, this " let ' em alone, and let ' em hunt" system told on their general mode of going, and when they went into Leicestershire the hard riders were much disappointed, and were frequently heard to exclaim, " Hodgson's hounds certainly hunt beauti- fully, but they have no more ' chase ' in ' em than a pack of harriers." As we have said, he was a first- rate judge of breeding hounds; and although he could go to so many kennels in his own neighbourhood for pure blood, he seemed to hang by an instinctive sympathy for the best, where it was to be found, viz, Mr Foljarnb'es, who has proved him- self through a long career A 1 in breeding hounds, and who always had several first- class stud hounds, if we are not mistaken, chiefly of 8quire Osbaldeston's Old Ranter sort. Mr Hodgson was also very partial to Lord Yarborough's kennel: he used to say with all their faults they are so stout; and we never felt inclined to contradict that assertion of good taste and judgment. Mr Hodgson's very limited means in Holderness obliged him gene- rally to waive all manner of appearance at the cover side ; and oc- casionally, when he went down into the farthest part of Holder- ness, he made both the pack and the stud do two consecutive days' duty without one of rest intervening. If the first was a hard day, we can well imagine what a figure the horses would cut on the second, Itwouldnothurtstoutfoxhounds occasionally, for we have known some stout wild devils to hunt four days a week for a whole season, and to be always ready and cheerful, and if they had not been thus kept down, would have been as wild as hawks. This system might do with some old hounds, but we would never re- commend young hounds to be so. served. If they do not knock up as soon as they begin to get stale, if there is any vice in them, or even if there was not by nature, they will be converted into rogues in one way or another. Cruel abuse has made many a good foxhound by nature a rogue, as well as our own species. Mr Hodgson was one of the most popular men of his day; he was so exceedingly courteous and kind in his manner to every one. Even the Dissenters could not resist his persuasive tongue, for when he was returned as Registrar for the West Riding his chief support emanated from that religious body of electors. Great were the regrets, amongst the farmers especially, when Mr Hodgson relinquished the Holderness country, for he lived amongst them as almost one of them, and frequently dined and slept at their houses, where he was quite as welcome as he was amongst his own class, where he had a knife, fork, bed, and stall at every gentleman's house in the Bast Riding. He was succeeded in Holderness by Mr Vyner, justly considered the best gentleman huntsman of his day ; and, without drawing any in- vidious comparisons, the varmint and cheery system of the latter, when either rousing his fox with his expressive flow of dog lan- guage from a gorse cover, or his fine and quiet horsemanship as he handled his nag over the brimful Holderness drains, lying al- ways as he did close to his hounds in chase— or then to see him break his fox up, as if he were almost one of the pack himself, compared with the slow road trotting and antiquated system of the former, especially during his last five or six seasons, was most striking, not only in its novelty, but also in its effect to all who had the opportunity of witnessing it. Tommy Hodgson was a true Yorkshireman, j and, like all his compatriots, used to say and do many queer and funny things. They are too numerous to swell the columns of a paper so valu- able for the purpose of recording all kinds of sporting news, but we must give one little anecdote so characteristic of the subject of these memoirs, Mr Hodgson's hounds met upon one occasion at Canwick Hall, the seat of Mr Grimston, his uncle. Upon the hounds arriving a man made his appearance with a fox in a bag, which he had caught some days before, and offered to sell it for a sovereign. No expostulations had any effect upon his obdurate avarice; his money he would have, or kill the fox in the bag. " Well," said Mr Hodgson, " jast let me take the bag up to the hall door, and show my aunt the fox; she never, I fancy, saw one, and wishes much to have a peep at it. I promise you I will bring the bag back again; you need not be afraid." The man lent the bag to be shown to " my aunt," who, of course, expressed her admiration at the contents, but in bringing it back somehow the fox got out, and away he went with the hounds close at his brush. Mr Hodgson threw the bag to the man as he mounted his horse, and said, " There's your bag; I told you I would bring it back safe," much to the chagrin of tbe rascally fox- catcher, who did not seem much to relish the sneers and execra- tions of the honest Yorkshire farmers, who told him to be off, or he'd get a hiding into the bargain if he did not make haste. WillDanby whipped- in to Mr Hodgson for many years, before he was huntsman to the York and Ainsty. Tom Webb and Ben Boothroid were his men during the latter part of his time in Hol- derness, but Tom Webb being found too slow for Leicestershire, afterone season's trial, the Master engaged Tom Day. Hodgson was very hospitable in his rough way, and always had a good bottle of wine ( thanks to his numerous presents) and a joint' of well- cooked mutton or beef for all who called on him. Tommy, like all good judges of hunting a pack of foxhounds, was bloodthirsty; and in his latter days, when he found the old foxes rather too strong for his trotting system, this propensity degenerated into a fault. He had a kennel erected for him by the late Rev Christopher Sykes ( brother to the late Sir Tatton), at Roos, down in the ultima Thule of Holderness, where he had used occasionally to drop down, and spend a few days with that worthy and truly kind- hearted clergyman. Upon one occasion there were two fine litters of cubs bred close to the parsonage- house ; and in the two mornings' hunting the hounds killed eleven foxes— one brace of old foxes, and four- and- a- half brace of cubs. It was in the latter part of September. They were not suckers, but strong, fine young foxes. The near annihilation of the colony was much aided by fifteen acres of strong rape, in which the foxes hung; but Hodgson excused himself by saying he could not help it, for there was a devil of a scent, and the hounds would kill them. In his way, we must repeat, Mr Hodgson was a bit of a character, and, however much at home in Holderness, was rather a conspi- cuous figure in Leicestershire, in his old brown coat and knee- it is an interesting sight to see the deer come to his call at the take as to his natural protector, and there is thus an utter absence of the roughness which is usually exhibited on such an occasion. His last meet was on Wednesday, April 1, when he met at Winchester race course, and finished his season with another capital run. Forest Hartwas uncarted at2: 15nearWaller'sAsh, and hewentaway, leaving the race course to the right, crossed the Andover road by Worthy Grove, then by Norwood, Balldown, to Mr Fitt's coverts, at West- ley, then to Crab Wood, and by Hursley, nearly to Ampfield Wood, but turned to the right, and then by some low grounds and water meadows on to the Dunbridge Station, opposite to which he was taken, after a run of at the least 16 miles. Several came to grief, amongst others Mr A. Crawford, of H. M. S. Mel- pomene, who went splendidly, but whose horse had a narrow escape of being suffocated in a very deep drain towards the end of the run, but was very skilfully extricated by Capt Stotherd, of the 60th Rifles. Several of the garrison went remarkably well. Everybody wishes Mr Nevill, his black St Huberts, and Forest Hart well through the summer, and a season next year similar to the one just passed; and nobody more sincerely than,— Yours, & c, CESOP ( of Hants). STAG HUNT IN WORCESTERSHIRE. ME EDIXOE : A grand sporting event recently took place, which for the previous week had been the universal topic of con- versation among the inhabitants of Worcestershire. The Due d'Aumale, who for three months in the year resides at his place, Wood Norton, near Evesham, a property lately purchased, honoured about sixty gentlemen with invitations to a grand dejeuner a la fourchette, previously to uncarting a hind before his celebrated pack of harriers. The day was all that could be wished, though fears were atone time entertained that the overpoweringheat of the sun would mar the sport. The meet was on one of H. R. H.' s farms, in the occupation of that fine old English sportsman, Mr Willetts, of Bishampton, who had provided waggons for the poor of the neighbouring village to witness the start. As time drew on nume- rous carriages from the surrounding country arrived, and we do not exaggerate when we say there were 400 horsemen present, amongst whom we noticed the master of the Worcestershire Hounds, Col Clowes, Mr H. Vernon, M. P., Col Scobell, Capt Sutherland, Mr F. Holland, Capt Shekell, the Rev James Cook, and many other well- known sportsmen from Cheltenham and dis- tant parts. Among those who graced the meet were the duchess, mounted on a splendid chesnut horse, H. R. H. the Due d'Aumale, the Prince de Joinville, and the Due de Chartres. At 12: 30 the hind was uncarted in a meadow, about a quarter of a mile from the meet., and after 20 minutes' law had been allowed for her to look about and reconnoitre the country, the little pack were laid on, and at once hit off what appeared to be a burning scent. We are sorry to say that almost at the start a contretemps happened which might have led to a serious accident, for his royal highness, in riding at a brook, was cannoned against by some enthusiastic yeoman who was taking the jump at the same time, and an unavoidable collision took place, which unhorsed his royal highness, whose face was trodden on. and his eye badly cut by his horse, who got away, following the chase without his illustrious rider, who, notwith- standing the cut on his eye was of a serious character, remounted a second horse that his servant had ready, and was soon up with the hounds. It is impossible to describe the scene at the brook — the milee of horses scrambling up banks and riders unhorsed were so numerous— but we are happy to say no serious accident happened, exceptingthatto his royal highness. The hounds dashed away, skirting Flyford Flavel, making as if the deer's point were Grafton Wood. Turning to the right after twenty minutes' really racing pace, they were stopped in order to give the deer time to get away, which allowed the stragglers time to come up, among whom we were glad to see his royal highness riding on as if nothing had happened. In another ten minutes the hounds again came up with the deer, ran him in view for a little, and as the heat was so overpowering, he was taken, after running remarkably well, not- withstanding his bad condition. Numerous inquiries were made after his royal highness, and all who were out expressed a wish that one who had shown them such sport and kindness might spend many more happy years and continue to enjoy the kindly feeling of all around him.— Yours, & c, A. H. W. [ We have to thank another correspondent for an account of this grand day, the letter of " A. H. W." having unavoidably stood over froai- last week], THE LAST DAY OF THE SEASON WITH MR NEVILLE'S STAGHOUNDS. DEAB BELL : I have much pleasure in sending you an account of our last day. The beauty of these hounds is well known in Hampshire. They are a cross between the fox and bloodhound, and are of a rich black and tan colour, almost entirely free from white. Their speed is great, and their powers of carrying a scent unsurpassed. The meet was at Winchester Race Course, and I am sure the worthy master was much gratified by seeing so large an assemblage of good sportsmen present. They mustered nearly two hundred, and a great many of the fair sex honoured the turn- out with their presence. The stag, " the Forest Hart," was un- carted about two p. m., and about a quarter past the hounds were laid on. From Winchester Race Course he ran through the upper end of Mr Courtenay's farm, through the fir plantations to Norwood, where there was a slight check. He then went away over Ball Down and Wesley, leaving Sparsholt on the left, and then on to Crab Wood, and through it, straight to the Hangers, leaving SirWm. Heathcote's Park on the left; on to Brushfield, and then on to Limsbury Water Meadows. Here the field became very select; and when they came to the first brook, we noticed Mr Butler, Capt Glyn, and Mr Pigott first over, quickly followed by that well- known hard rider, Mr Arthur Yates. A little further on a still more fonmidable water jump, owing to the boggy nature of the ground on the landing side, was negotiated only by Mr Yates and Mr Pigott, getting safely over without a ducking. Capt Theobald rode well and in a sportsmanlike manner throughout. The deer was eventually taken in the river, about three miles to the right of RomSey. The distance from point to point was about sixteen miles, and the time one hour Mid fifty minutes. Amongst those up were Col M'Donald, Capt yrotherd, Mr Scotland, Mr Clark, Mr Neville ( the popular master), and several others, too numerous to mention, amongst whom was yours, & c, COBDEKOY. [ We have to thank a friend in a " flat hat" for another account.] TWO DAYS IN MARCH WITH THE CLEVELAND. ME EDITOB : I lately had occasion to visit the scenes of my boyhood in the picturesque neighbourhood of Cleveland's famous hills and lovely valleys, and being by nature a sportsman, I seized the opportunity of joining two meets with the Cleveland Hounds, when I had such capital sport that I think a short account of the runs will not be unacceptable to your readers. In the first place let me say a word or two about the hounds and the worthy Master, Mr Andrews. I venture to assert that few ken- nels can produce sixteen couple of finer working hounds than those of Saltburn by the Sea, nor does there exist in Her Majesty's dominions a finer sportsman than Mr Andrews, who, by the bye, hunts his own hounds. He is a creditable representative of a good stock; his family, who esta- blished the pack in the year 1817, have hunted it ever since, and it is a fact that during the last forty years they have killed more foxes than most of their rivals deno- minated " crack." Mr John Andrews, sen, first assumed the horn ; afterwards his son John, father of the present worthy and highly- esteemed Master. Long may the hills and dales resound to his silvery voice, and the valleys echo the sound of his horn ! The first day we met at the pretty village of Skelton ; by half- past ten a large field of the " right sort" had assembled, a few minutes grace being given for those who might be coming from a distance. The word of command was given to the " whip" to move on to the Park, one of the covers adjoining Skelton Castle, the magnificent residence of Mr J. T. Wharton, who, I am happy to say, is a sincere preserver of foxes, a good rider, and supporter of the hounds. The hounds were put into the cover, and in a few minutes " anold- un'' challenged; a full cry almost instantaneously followed, and a dog fox at once broke cover, and darted oft to Skelton Crow Wood, thence to Marske Mill, and on to Hob Hill. This appeared almost enough for Master Rej'nard, but he gathered up all his strength and made another run for life in the direction of Skelton Mill, from thence away to Farny Bank and Foreriggs, describing a circle round the magnificent seat of the Earl of Zetland, and traversing — but in no mood to enjoy it, I suspect— some of the grandest hills and loveliest valleys in England or Wales. The hounds were all the while in " full music" on his track, not a straggler to be seen, and the horsemen keeping splendid companionship. Away we went— fox, hounds, and riders— at a wonderful pace to Jockets- damp, then to Skelton Ellers, next to Airy Hill, and thence to the farmhouse of Mr Coates. Here we viewed the fox crawling trem- blingly across Skelton Castle Lawn— he seemed literally dead beat; while hounds were closing upon him, and the whipper- in saw a brush nearly in his grasp. It was, however, ordained that, after having given his pursuers a run of an hour, with only one slight check, over breezy hills and through sweetly- scented dales, he should save his life for a future day. He stumbled into a drain in the nick of time to escape the fate of his race. In this country foxes are not so scarce as to compel or render it expedient to give up the day's sport after such a misadventure ( if misadventure it can, by running to earth, be fairly called) as this. So away Master Andrews led us to another cover, about two miles off. On a splendid part of the Cleveland range of hills, known as the Birk Brow Plantation, adjoining Margrove, we started one of the right sort. He gave us a splendid run along the crests of several hills, and making his way sharply across the valley to Airy Hill, saved his bacon by going to ground near Waterfall. Time, 30min. This ended my first day's sport. Two days subsequently another meet took place at Cross Keys. The Master honoured me with a call at the Buck Hotel, Gisboro', on his way, when I joined him, mounted upon one of Watson's. About a quarter past ten we reached the Cross Keys; a good muster was assembled, among whom Irecognised that popular and scientific sportsman, Mr Watson Dixon, Mr Maynard, Mr Newcomen, and several other well- known supporters of the hounds and preservers of foxes. At half- past ten the Master gave the signal to the whipper- in, and we soon reached the Bankside, where the hounds were thrown into cover. A'' tally- ho" was shortly heard from the hill- top, and here I saw again that somewhat remarkable peculiarity which I had before observed in the Saltburn pack, that these hounds know their business, and when once laid on, do it, frequently making their own cast, with' little or no aid from Master or whipper- in. " Hold hard, gentlemen," cried An- drews; " let the hounds settle to their work." Settle they did, indeed, of their own will, and away they went, all literally in a pack, at a tremendous pace, going without a single check through a grand country, a distance close upon seven miles, in 30 minutes, when they ran to ground near the residence of Squire Dixon, after one of the fastest runs I have witnessed for many years, and this, too, when the sun was shining brilliantly. Mr Dixon then took the command, and led us to his hospitable mansion, where about half an hour was spent in drawing corks, and not covers. Man and beast having been here well cared for and amply refreshed, we went to work again. In a cover hard by we speedily started a fine dog fox; he broke away, and gave us two hours' run, as usual, over hill- tops and along valleys. Towards the end of this run he contrived to reach the lofty point of Eston Nab, where we lost him. Thus ended the second day's sport with these hounds amongst the grand and beautiful hills of Cleveland. If any of your readers, sir, would like to enjoy an equal treat, or indulge their love of sport for a longer time next season, they can find all the other accessories to harmonise enjoyment in the neigh- bourhood. It would encroach too much on your space to attempt to describe all these, but just let me say that the new town of Saltburn- by- the- Sea, situated near Redcar, between which place and Master Andrews's kennels there will not be a greater distance than between your office and Charing- cross, is a place of great at- tractiveness. It has sands for bathing superior to those of Mar- gate, Ramsgate, Blackpool, or Scarborough, and many other watering places that I know. It has that rare additional charm of beautiful walks and scenery adjacent. It is surrounded by the everlasting hills of Cleveland, and last, but not least, I may state that the Stockton and Darlington Railway Com- pany, who have a terminus at Saltburn, are erecting a magnificent hotel there, which will have 250 rooms for the use of ladies and Atkinson, for the first time during the run, an opportunity of showing his superior judgment. Our gallant fox now headed for the BIyth, and at this point all the hounds could have been covered with a sheet, running to kill, and in the next meadow they rolled him over. Not more than four or five saw the kill, amongst whom was Mr Devenport, the master. The run was at least fourteen miles from point to point, and the time 1 hour 48 minutes. There being many strangers in the field made the riding rather perilous, but although many were down during the run, none were seriously hurt. Mr Joseph of Clifford's Wood met with a heavy fall at the Martin's Nest through his horse Frank making a slight mistake on jumping into the road. Mr J. A. Stevenson, riding in his usual reckless style, also met with a regular purler at the Blyth, through trying to fly it on a beaten horse. One cannot but applaud the conduct of Mr Carteledge on this occasion, who immediately dismounted and carried Mr Stevenson to a neighbouring farm house, although well aware that by so doing he was losing the cream of the sport— a kill in the open. On counting up the hounds, the master's favourite, Lifter, with two others, proved to be missing. One of the whips afterwards found two of them in rabbit- traps on Tittensor Common, which Colonel Buller justly observed is a " complete sheet of iron." MR TH0S, NEVILL'S BLACK ST HUBERT STAGHOUNDS. ME EDITOB : Hunting may now be said to be over in Hants ; each pack of foxhounds has had its last day; the dust has been flying in clouds, to the delight of the farmers ; many cubs are aiready laid down, and men now ask their friends how and where they are going to summer their hunters, and what they intend to do until next season V Hare hunting was brought to an gentlemen, with first- class accammodation for hunters.— Yours, & c, end about three weeks ago, Mr James Dear and Mr St John, who paid his annual visit to Winchester, having on their last day joined their two beautiful little packs together, and wound up an unparalleled season with a capital day's sport. I have from time to time reported the doings of different packs in Hampshire, but have not as yet specially alluded to that of a most enthusiastic sportsman, Mr Thomas Nevill, of Chilland, near Winchester. This consists of twelve couple of black St Hubert staghounds. With a deer named Forest Hart, that he received as a present from the Duke of Beaufort, he has had three or four extraordinary runs of a character, as re- gards distance and pace, almost approaching those seen in the north of Devon, and described in that charmingly written book, Colly ns' Chase of the " Wild Red Deer ; and, as I have been told by a very well- known old sportsman, equalling the be^ t runs he had seen in former days with the Royal Staghounds. I think most inen will agree with me that an uncarted deer chase is more popular with hard riding men than with those who go out to hunt or see hounds work, because with a stag the two great features of a fox hunt are essentially wanting, namely, the find and the finish. With an uncarted stag it is always the same thing ; they find in a cart, and finish in a pond or a barn, and a check is, for the most part, merely whipping off the too eager hounds. But the runs shown by Mr Nevill's hounds have been found fully equal to the very best seen with foxhounds in this county as regards pace, and certainly surpassing them asregards distance. Indeed, Forest Hart may fairly be compared to the celebrated Ketton Hind with the Surrey Staghounds in the season of 1857, which beat the hounds, was loose in the woods for some days, and then drawn for like a wild deer. The quaintness of Mr Nevill's pack, from their size and colour and their deep, musical, bell- like note, ought to be seen and heard by those who take an interest in hounds of this description. A run with tfeem and Forest Hart is quite unlike the tame " cart and calf- like" business generally seen with all other uncarted deer, for he is unseen from the time he is turned out until he is finally taken. Mr Nevill possesses a singular power over animals almost amounting to that of a charmer, and Holloway, April 2. CLEVELAND. THE LAST DAY WITH THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE. These hounds met on Tuesday, the 31st ult, at Black Brook. The morning was all that could be desired, being dull and cloudy, and in every way promising good scent. As this was the last meet of the North Staffordshire there was a large field out, and many of the Cheshire and Shropshire men might be seen amongst them. Mr Devenport, as usual, punctual to his appointment, drew Black Brook Bogs at eleven. This covert is Mr Devenport's own property, and is always considered one of the surest finds. One of the right sort proved to be at home, and the hounds had hardly entered the covert when a grand dog fox broke away towards Mear Hills, although the huntsman and whips had used every effort to force him to take to a more open country. The hounds got well away with him, and raced him straight through Mear Hills, when he made his point for Swyner- ton Park. A great deal of road riding now took place, as the railway could only be crossed at two points. The huntsman, however, kept well to his hounds as they forced their fox at a rat- tling pace through the park into the Duke of Sutherland's home farm, through which they entered Trentham Wood, where the duke gives abundant proof that strict preservation of foxes need not in the least degree prevent any landowner from having his coverts amply stocked with all kinds of game. That we now changed our fox there can be little doubt, as all those who knew the country we had passed through felt certain that he would never leave Trentham Wood, but on coming down the principal ride a holloa was heard on Monument Hill; the hounds, how- ever, did not throw up their heads, but ran him straight to the point. We were now clear of the coverts, and went away over a good grass country to Tittensor Common, and crossing the Trent at Meaforth Farm, passed through Kendrick's Gorse without a moment's check. The fox then pointed for Mottershall Oaks, but as the hounds were on too good terms with him, only skirted it, and left the Oxleassors on the right for Drayeote Wood. Here there was a slight check which allowed. our huntsman, Tom THE BERKELEY HOUNDS. MB EDITOB: These hounds had an extra last day in the open on Saturday, April 11. The last day was to have been on March 28, but owing to finding so many foxes at Hills Wood, it was determined to have another day there. The meet was fixed for New Park Farm, and a large field were collected together, with the desire that is so general, to " have one day more'' before the long summer months have passed, and brought us once more together in the hunting field. A fox was immediately found, that took us one turn through the Round and Church Woods, and then ran across the vale to Sir George Jenkinson'scovers at Eastwood; through them and down to the Gloucester and Bristol road, but the fox had got a long way aheid, and the scent failed. The hounds returned to Sir George's covers ( who, by the way, is a capital preserver of foxes, and always solicitous for the hounds to draw his covers), and immediately found another fox The pack got away close to his brush, and after forcing him through the whole length of these plantations, he ran by Moreton and Lower Moreton, leaving the parks at Thornbury to his left, and made for Sheperdine, and after about one hour and a quarter's hard running over this splendid vale by the side of the Severn, with two trilling hesitations, hardly amounting to checks, they ran him into a rabbit spout in view, dug him out ( a fine old dog fox), and killed. These hounds have had a season quite up to the average of sport, but February ( which is usually their best month) was very bad. The latter part of March has been very good, and although their country is very small for four days a week, being bounded on one side by the river Severn and by the cities of Bristol and Gloucester on two others, and a chain of hill covers separating it from the Duke of Beaufort's country, still, unless in a small por- tion of it, where there was some foul play last spring, the supply of foxes is marvellously good, so much so as to enable them to have killed about seventy brace. All their best country is on the level by the side of the Severn, ground reclaimed from the river. It requires a water jumper, being intersected by rhines to keep it drained, but, being all grass, you are almost " always sure of a scent, and Harry Ayris, the huntsman, being always in earnest to show sport, ably assisted by Colonel Berkeley and the rest of the establishment, a satisfactory run is the usual result.— Yours, & c, H. M. G. A PEEP INTO DORSETSHIRE.— THE USE AND ABUSE OF THE HORN. DEAK BELL : Perceiving that the fixture of the East Dorset Hounds for Saturday, April 11, was MinchingtonDown, on thepur- lieus of Cranbourne Chase, notwithstanding the dryness of the weather forbade all expectations of sport, I resolved to cross over, trusting for my reward to the hope of seeing a few of those old familiar faces that I was wont to greet during the glorious days of the white collars Gladdened was I to behold, among others, that excellent type of an English country gentleman, the worthy Langton Squire, with the glow of perfect health still with him, and may it long continue! for, when he passes away, ne'er shall we look upon his like again. I was glad also to find, on enquiry, that Treadwell is as hale and hearty as ever, and, I guess, only requires the restoration of his darlings to renew the old spirit within him. But to our day's sport. As I have before said, from the extreme drought a run could not be looked for. We found several foxes, but could do nothing with them. John8mith, who hunts these hounds, appears to be a civil and steady man, but he has fallen into the besetting sin of most huntsmen of my acquaintance— namely, a far too frequent use of his horn. When I was young and curly, the horn was never touched until the fox was on foot; and why should it ? For surely eighteen couple of hounds and the voice of their huntsman should be sufficient to rouse Reynard from bed. This accomplished, a few sharp and shrill notes on the horn should proclaim to straggling hounds of the pack and the loungers of the field the joyful tidings of a find. If the horn were only properly used, hounds would soon understand its true significance, and fly to it when wanted, in- stead of, as now, with one or two packs that I could name, pay- ing as little regard to it as they would to the squeaking of a penny trumpet.— Yours, & c, A MOONBAKEB. MR MEYNELL INGRAM'S HOUNDS. ME EDITOE: These hounds met on Saturday, March 21, at Bretby Park, the seat of the Earl of Chesterfield, where a sump- tuous lunch was provided for all comers. After doing ample justice to the creature comforts, the hounds proceeded to draw the decoy and a few smaller coverts blank, in consequence of the large number of woodmen at work. We then trotted on to the big wood, where a fine old dog fox, was soon unkennelled, faced the open, the wind full in his teeth, taking a straight line to Tatenell, but finding himself strongly pressed, he turned to the left and pointed for Repton. This he left on the right, making his point then for the Park, but, being headed, went straight for the wood, which he just entered at the top, taking a line of country for Hartstone and Pitstone Hills. Headed back, he went to earth at the rocks in view of the hounds, after one hour of the best runs that had been witnessed for years. It was the theme of admiration to see how beautifully the hounds did their work, with scarcely the symptoms of a check during the run. After giving the nags a little breathing time, the orders were given to draw Hartstone Gorse, where the hounds were no sooner in than a brace of foxes were on foot, the hounds going away with the dog fox, and close to his brush. It was certainly a fine sight to witness the fox and hounds in view for upwards of a mile. Rey- nard made for Pitstone Hills, pointing for Ashby delaZouch, but finding the wind in his teeth, and too hotly pressed, turned to the left, made for the big wood, where he did not hang a moment, through the Park for Repton Shrubs, where he went to earth, after another pretty run of 50 minutes. Thus ended one of the best days' sport enjoyed by a very numerous field for many years in this part of the country. Too much praise cannot be given to the noble earl for his preservation of fexes and his desire to give sport to the hunt.— Yours, & c, BLACK CAP. LORD LECONFIELD'S FOXHOUNDS. MBEDITOB: During the past season these hounds have shown ex- traordinary sport in West Sussex, and killed more foxes than any other pack in England, viz, 71J brace, with 26 brace run to ground, or 14 brace more than was ever before killed by these hounds in one season. This must indeed be gratifying to the noble owner, and must be attributed to the splendid condition of the hounds and the thorough hunting qualities of Shepherd, the huntsman, whose management both in the field and kennel has been such as to stamp him as being a huntsman of the highest order. This being his first season with these hounds he laboured under the disad- vantage of an imperfect knowledge of the country, and conse- quently is deserving of especial commendation. Long runs have been tile rule rather than the exception, and we can only express our surprise at not having seen more of them recorded, for they were well deserving of it. There have been large fields at nearly every meet, the noble owner or his sons being generally present, and altogether we may pronounce it the best season ever known with these hounds.— Yours, & c, H. THE BLANK DAYS WITH THE 0. B. H. MB EDITOE : Referring to a letter in your journal of the 29th March, signed " Bucks," I cannot but lament with him the " blanks'' at the end of the season, though I cannot believe there were no foxes. They might have been scarce, and the extra- ordinary fine weather may have caused them to lie in the open away from the coverts. I cannot agree with " Bucks " that the country has been regularly hunted hitherto, on account of the distance from the kennels ; but I may infsirm your readers that I have good reason to believe that Lord Maiden has received per- mission to draw the coverts south of the Oxford road, wherever he has applied for it, and that in the course of a week or so Goddard Morgan will be installed in the new Kennels at Chorley Wood, which are very central, and the whole country will be regularly hunted next season; and wishing " Bucks" better luck, — Yours, & c, O. B. H. P. S.— It is intended to celebrate the removal of the hounds to Chorley Wood by a supper to the keepers throughout the Hunt. THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT'S HOUNDS IN FRANCE. Intelligence has been received that the Duke of Beaufort's Hounds found a large dog wolf, upwards of a year old, and after a severe run of two hours and twenty minutes ran into him. They discovered that his jacket was exceedingly tough ; he was therefore very difficult to kill; but as there is no report that any ef the hounds were injured, it may be inferred they escaped un- scathed. Between three and four hundred persons were present, and as there were no ox- fences or posts and rails to impede their progress they sometimes rode before the hounds. A triumphal return, accompanied with much " horn blowing" after the custom of the country, greatly added to the enthusiasm of the day. Now that the hounds have been blooded to wolf, there is no doubt they will readily take to their new sport, and we may expect to hear much more of their gallant achievements. This, their first wolf, is to be stuffed and sent to Badminton as a trophy. PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO MR CRADOCK. All who are interested or acquainted with the affairs of the Quorn Hunt, well know the deep debt of obligation they owe to Mr Cradock for' his indefatigable and zealous efforts as the trea- surer and secretary, as well as for his well- directed exertions in the management of the coverts and promoting the preservation of foxes during the lengthened period of very nearly a quarter of a century. But there is even more than that to be held in grateful remembrance. Mr Cradock's father and brother each of them in their turn devoted their valuable services to the same good object, from the days when Mr Meynell first began to diffuse the enlight- ened elements of refinement in connection with the " noble science." An appropriate and highly- merited compliment has just been paid to MrCradock, by the presentation of plate to the amount of £ 200, consisting of a large salver, two pairs of candlesticks, and a pair of stands with raised dishes for flowers or fruit, beautifully embossed and frosted. On the base of one of the stands is a group of a fox end her cubs, and on the other a hound in chase; while an inscription on the salver is to the following effect :— " Presented ( with other plate) to Thomas Cradock, Esq, by noblemen and gentlemen of the Quorn Hunt, in testimony of their appreciation of his zealous and gratuitous services as treasurer and secretary to the Hunt for a period of upwards of twenty- three years. April 10th, 1863." On the occasion of the presentation, about thirty of the sub- scribers to the testimonial fund dined together at the King's Head, Loughborough, with Mr W. P. Herrick, in the chair, and Mr E. Warner, vice- chairman, Mr Cradock being their guest. The usual loyal toasts having been drunk, Mr Herrick, in an elo- quent speech, eulogising Mr Cradock as the consistent and inde- fatigable friend to foxhunting, proposed the toast of the evening, the health of that gentleman, at the same time presenting him with the plate. Mr Herrick, with great good taste, spoke to the advantages of foxhunting, locally and nationally, paying a graceful tribute of remembrance to Mr Cradock's father and brother, who also had successively in their time done so much to promote and advance the sport in Leicestershire. Mr Cradock returned thanks feelingly and impressively, alluding to the state of his health, which obliged him to discontinue those services to the county which his late father and brother and himself had for such a lengthened period derived much pleasure in rendering. ESSEX AND SUFFOLK HUNT. On Saturday, April 11, a meetingof this hunt was held at the Cups Hotel, Colchester, for the purpose of considering afinal proposition of Mr W. H. White to hunt the country in the ensuing season. Mr J. Leveson Gower occupied the chair. Mr White said the meet- ing was well aware that it was the custom in every fox hunting country for the master of the hunt to have a guarantee of a certain amount of money to meet expenses, and that was his reason for requiring a guarantee to the amount of £ 750 a year at the last meeting. He was sorry that guarantee was not then forth- coming, although he was satisfied that fair subscriptions would be paid to him. He had now to inform them that he should be pleased and happy to hunt the country in a sportsmanlike man- ner, without a guarantee, simply asking the country to give him every support in their power [ cheers]. He would like in future the expenses incurred by the hunt, including the keeper's and poultry bills, to be paid by him, knowing the keepers in all parts of the country better than perhaps any other individual; and he should be happy to pay them in the most fair and liberal manner every season the amount was due.— The chairman quite approved of the money being in the hands of the master of the hounds, and as he ( Mr L. Gower) had hitherto taken care of a certain portion of the country, including Berechurch, Birch Hall, and Bergholt Heath, be now called upon Mr White to make any claims upon him.— Mr White thanked Mr Gower, but any keeper's claim he ( Mr White) would pay out of the subscription, and they could not allow him ( Mr Gower) to command that district any longer.— The chairman said they had now subscriptions sent in to the amount of £ 561, without Lord Rendlesham's; and in respect to funds they stood very much in the same position they did this time last year. He hoped that after Mr White's final proposition they would come forward and give him every support, and if at the end of another year they did not wish Mr White to hunt the country they would come forward openly and state it at once.— Mr Frank Davey said he should be happy to support Mr White to the fullest extent, and hoped that would be the feeling generally throughout the country. He thought they ought to have a fox fund, and that any expenses for the preservation of foxes should come out of that fox fund. He hoped that, in case of Mr White's absence from the hunt, from illness or other causes, he would depute seme one to take his place; and if he would give them one day in Essex and one day in Suffolk once a week, foxes or no foxes, he had no doubt that he would receive every support.— Mr White could only say, in reference to Mr Davey's allusion to his absence, that he hoped he should never be ill and away [ laughter]. He thought they knew that for the pur- pose of hunting Essex twice a week, he kept 50 couple of hounds in the kennel at his own cost, and if every preserver of foxes would only preserve for him in Essex he would do so again [ cheers]. All he wanted was support to the hounds in every , Bense of the word. He had suffered great loss in keeping ' many hounds in so small a country, and for no purpose, havffig " had some hounds poisoned, but that was the fault of the keeper ; the master had no control over it, and the keeper being discharged he hoped it would not occur again. If the keepers would only carry out the orders and instructions of their masters, among whom he would include Mr Rebow and Sir George Broke Mid- dleton, he should only be too happy to pay those keepers as hand- somely as he could.— Mr Frost proposed the appointment of & committee of reference, consisting of Mr J. Gurdon Rebow, and Mr Leveson Gower, for Essex, and Sir George Broke Middleton and Lord Rendlesham for Suffolk, before whom every dispute should be referred, and their decision to be final.— Mr Gurdon Rebow thought the appointment of such a committee would be attended with every success, and he should be happy to render any little assistance in his power.— Mr Davey and Mr A, Osborne spoke in favour of having a separate fund for the preservation of foxes, which was agreed to, and Mr J. H. Hedge consented to act as secretary to the fox fund.— The East Essex: Mr Marriott, the worthy master, recently tendered his resignation, from want of adequate support; but Mr Du Cane, M. P., Lieut- Col Ruggles Brise, and other leading gentlemen of the district put their shoulders to the wheel, and Mr Marriott has again consented to undertake the duties which he has discharged so satisfactorily for 40 years. HUNT CHANGES. The Bicester country will next season be in the care of a com- mittee, consisting of Mr Drake, Mr Harrison, Captain Peyton, and Mr Barrington. Thomas Tipton, having quite recovered the effects of his accident, is engaged to hunt Mr Villebois's hounds in Norfolk ; and Henry Harris is. consequently, at liberty. Wil- liam Shore, first whip to the Brocklesby, is going as huntsman to the Duke of Buccleuch ; and Frederick Gosden, first whip from the Vale of White Horse, succeeds him with Lord| Yarborough. Thomas Davies, second whip to the Hon George Fitzwilliam, has been promoted as first whip ; and young Goodall is appointed second whip. John Ward, many years huntsman to the Cam- bridgeshire, and afterwards to the Worcestershire, is open to an engagement. James Batsford and Charles Allen leave North Warwickshire, where they have been acting as first and second whips ; their places are not yet filled up. James Young, the second whip to the Quorn, goes to Mr Digby, in the Blackmoor Vale country ; and Mr Clowes has not yet engaged his successor. THE OLD SURREY- A CHIMNEY CORNER Dozing away a spring like day, In Langley Park old Reynard* lay, Till startled by a foxhound's bay And the huntsman's cry '' Hoick, get away!'' Forth from his lair he rushed, And, followed by the eager pack Making loud music on his track, Through park and coppice brushed. On, on he coursed, at rattling pace, Still hoping to outstrip the chase, And win some cunning hiding place Where he might rest secure. But the hounds were thirsting for his blood, And followed with a pace as good, And noses keen and sure. It matters not the muse should sing What course he took, he ran a ring, Gave sport enough to please a King, For half an hour and more. Then back to Langley Coppice came, With pace more slow and heart more tame Than when he left before. Now Reynard felt that he must do Some novel trick, and daring, too, Would he his lease of life renew, And cheat his hungry foes ; For his strength began to fail at last, And the pack was gaining on him fast, With keen, unerring nose. But how to hide ? his course he steer'd To where a cottage near appeared, With a bound its slight enclosure clear'd, And made for its open door. In vain the house- wife, broom in hand, Tried to scare him from her land And from her household floor. Go in he would, and in he rush'd, And showering down the charcoal dust, As groping on his way he pushed— Straight up the chimney- pot; And like a sweep, ' tis true as queer, Soon showed his nose and either ear Out through the chimney- pot! To a chimney run, not " gone to earth," Loud jests were made on foxy's berth While Mrs S increased the mirth In her excitement's flush— " Bless me!" she cried, " I little ween'd To have ir. y chimney gratis clean'd By such a sweep and brush!"— Long time, in vain, was tried each dodge The vulpine burglar to dislodge— No stratagem could make him budge From the chimney's dirty slope. It seemed, as though defying foes, He'd hold his post till daylight's close, Then in the dark elope. Until at last an active clown Clomb to the cottage roof, and down The chimney let a heavy stone, Suspended by a rope. Then Reynard felt ' twas time to beat From his covert dark a quick retreat— In flight his only hope. So all disguised from head to foot In a sable mantle, dripping soot, Down lept the disconcerted brute Out from his chimney box. And bolted through the cottage door ' Mid din of chase and laughter's roar— A regular " Guy Fox." But ah, poor Guy! ' spite his disguise, The hounds too soon, with instinct's eyes, Their hunted fox did recognise, And rushed at him pell- mell; His heart was broke— he could not run; ' Twas hopeless now his fate to shun, A prey to them he fell. Though how they liked the frouzy brute, Enveloped in a sauce of soot, Those hounds alone can tell. Thus Reynard died! though hard he strove To hold, for life, his chimney cove— Attack'd below, assail'd above, Too hot became his den, He ne'er will brush a cottage flue ( The sweep defrauding of his due), Or in the field give pleasure new To inen and heunds again. 28th March, 1863. ___ VENATOB. SALES BY MR HUMPHREYS, CHELTENHAM, APRIL 16. The property of W. H. Sitwell, Esq, who is giving up the Mastership of the Ludlow Hounds. GS. DRIPPINGS, by Advance ( Mr Henry) 145 RIFLEMAN ( Mr Arkwright) 95 INDEX, by Matchless, dam by Dandelion ( Lord Fitzhardinge) 100 Miss GILES, by Little Tommy ( Mr Wilson) 63 THE BLAKEWAY MARE, by Engineer ( Lord Fitzhardinge) 50 SILVER HORN ( Mr Barton) 42 TWICE A WEEK ( Mr W. T. Croome) 30 LLANVOIDA ( Mr Croome) 32 LEATHER ( Mr Franklin) 6 COLLINS ( Mr Williams) 40 The property of C. Colmore, Esq, Master of the Cotswold Hounds, THE DUFFER ( Mr Miles) 27 CRACKSMAN ( Mr Castree) 29 WREN ( Mr Holland) 8 SPIUGGY ( M de Roxie) 51 RATCATCHER ( Mr Turk) 20 GOTHERINGTON ( M de Boxie) .. 45 OTTEK HUNT EXTBAOBDINABY.— On Wednesday, April 1, the Hon R. C. Hill's otter hounds met at Crosemere, the property o£ Earl Brownlow. The mere is several miles long, and the beauty of the scenery surrounding the lake is well known to every Sa- lopian. After trying first two small pools near without success, they then went to Crosemere, when the hounds soon gave tongue. They then went at a brisk pace to the end of the lake near to the Chester- road, from thence to the fishing cottage, then to the boat- house ; the otter then made a sudden turn back again to the end of the lake, and crossed over the pool to the opposite side. Mr Hill then ran round with his hounds and gave him the meet. The game now began in earnest, much to the amusement of several thousand spectators, as the otter kept showing himself after diving a considerable distance like a great sea serpent. If Bedlam had been let loose at that time greater excitement could not have prevailed— sticks, stones, and missiles of every descrip- tion were used by the excited crowd, but the stout otter struggled gallantly to the last, when one of the hounds caught him by the head, but having received a severe grip from the otter through the tongue, old Plunger let go his hold, when the game otter sank to rise no more that day. Nets and drags were used that day in vain ; but Mr Sparling, of Petton, was early at work the next morning, and by the assistance of Mr Bellys, of Crosemere, succeeded in landing the otter amidst the deafening shouts of the excited sportsmen. The fight lasted one hour and a quarter. The otter is now in the possession of Mr Henry Shaw, of Shrews- bury, the celebrated ornithologist. Plunger, the hound men- tioned, took a prize at the recent Cremorne Dog Show. FOOTBALL- WESTMINSTER SCHOOL. QUEEN'S SCHOLABS V TOWN BOYS.— This match was played on Wednesday, Feb 25, and, as was expected, ended in favour of the Q. S. by three goals to none. For the Queen's Scholars Tayloe and Circuitt played well; for the Town Boys G. and A. Dowdes- well. The sides were— Q. S.: C. J. H. Chapmell, J. M. Yates, W. B. Best, G. H. Pember, W. M. C. Lane, M. O. Sim, H. E. Trevor, J. M. Mackey, J. Tayloe, R. Circuitt, J. P. Nichols.— T. B.: B. Preston, F. Giles, L, Vidal, J. Chapman, A. Dowdes- well, G. Dowdeswell, R. Wylde, R. Harley, W. Whittaker, J. Lucas, W. Bevill. A match was played on Saturday, April II, at Kilburn, be- tween the N. N. and Crystal Palace Clubs. The N. N. soon suc- ceeded in running the ball up to their adversaries' goal, where the Palace men made tremendous exertions, but Mr Pember, the cap- tain of the N. N.' s, succeeded in kicking a goal. After a change of goals, Mr G. H. Pember, Mr Groom, Mr Piggott, and Mr Scott made a capital rush, which was successful, Mr G. H. Pember winning the goal. In the third game Mr Morley, backed up by the Bakers, led the way, and after a hard fight succeeded in win- ning a third goal for the N. N.' s in a manner that elicited a round of cheers. The beautiful play of Mr Giles and Mr Morten was much admired. Mr Lloyd, Mr Head, Mr H. CutbiD, and Mr J. Turner worked hard for the Crystal Palace men. N. N.' s: A. Pember ( Capt), E. C. Morley, F. Groom, D. Piggott, G. Law- son, A. Daly, A. Baker, J. Baker, H. W. Baker, W. F. Baker, G. H. Pember, F. Giles, A. Morten, C. Scott.— Crystal Palace: T. Lloyd ( Capt), G. Dry, H. Cutbill, G. Cutbill. A. G. Barber, J. Turner, F. Allport, H. Head, W. Allport, D. Allport, F. Collins, G. Grose, W. Farquhar, T. Paine. WRESTLING.— J. Blade, winner of the Duke of Cornwall Cup, agrees to wrestle Meneer for from £ 10 to £ 50 a side, and the above named trophy. Slade takes a benefit at Jack Hicks's, King's Arms, Whitechapel road ( late Jem Ward's) on Tuesday, April 21, when he trusts to meet with the support of an approving public. Slade will show his belt as the wrestling champion of Devon, and also Mr Baum's Cup, won by him at Easter. The wrestling will be conducted by Mr James Truscott, and the sparring by Jemmy Keefe. BOWLS.— SNIPE INN, AUDENSHAW.— The bowling sweep- stakes of £ 1 each announced to come off here on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6, it being Chester race week, will come off on Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 and 14. Mrs Warren will add £ 5 to the money. To bowl 21 chalks up, and the decid ing game 31 up. All entrances to be paid by two o'clock on the day. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 19, 1863. 32 AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MOBNING. EVENING. SUNDAY, APBIL 19.... .. 49 min past 2 ,.. 3 ... ,,, 6 40 min past min past min past 3 3 3 ... ,, 16 4 4 ., 50 min past 4 5 ... ... 27 min past min past min past 5 EBIDAY SATURDAY ... 45 min past ... 29 min past 5 ... 6 ... ... 5 ... 50 6 6 REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME, APRIL. .— Carter and Chapman to row Fenton and Kemp from Putney to Barnes, £ 25 a side. , - London Rowing Club— Trial eights. — North London Rowing Club— Gig pairs, Putney to Hammersmith, .— Southampton Itchen Club— Fours. MAI. .— Royal London Yacht Club— Opening trip, Blackwall at 2: 30 p. m. ,— Exc- lsior Uoat Club— Fours, Greenwich to Woolwich. — Surrey Rowing Club— Fours, Putney to Barnes. .— Biffin and Kilsby— to row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 25 a side. ,— Cole and Hay wood— to row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 50 a side. ,— Kingston Rowing Club— Eights. — Drewltt and Royal— io row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 50 a side. .— Nautilus Rowing Club— fours ; President's Prizes. .— London Rowing Club— Clifford sculls. ,— Corsair Rowing Club— Gig pairs ( out- rigged). — London Amateur Rowing Club— Gig pairs, Putney to Hammer- smith. — Ariel Rowing Club— Gig pairs. — Douglas and Elliott— to row Jackson and Tomes, Putney to Barnes, £ 10 a side. .— Southampton Amateur Regatta Club— Opening match for the Silver Goblet. ,— Amateur Championship of the Orwell— Fours. — Temple Yacht Club— Sailing match. Entries close May 4. ,— ftanelagh Yacht Club— Sailing match, North Woolwich to Bosher- ville and back to Erith. ,— Royal Thames Yacht Club— Opening trip, Blackwall 2 p. m. .— North London Rowing Club— Fours, Barnes to Hammersmith. — Bordeaux Regatta. ,— Hoare and Tagg— to row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 50 a side. .— Nemesis Rowing Club, Manchester— Trial fours. ,— Nemesis Rowing Club, Manchester— Fours. — Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club— Opening cruise. ,— Royal Northern Yacht Club— Opening cruise, Gourick Bay. .— Royal Mersey Yacht Club— Opening cruise, New Brighton 2 p. m. .— London Rowing Club— Belfour pairs. — Thames Rowing Club— Gig fours, Putney to Hammersmith. — West London Rowing Club— Trial Fours, Putney to Chiswick. .— Ilex Rowing Club— Gig pairs, Putney to Hammersmith. ,— Royal London Yacht Club— Sailing match, first and second classes, Erith to the Nore and back. .— Royal Thames Yacht Club— Sailing match, first and second classes, Erith to Nore and back. JUNE. .— Sons of the Thames Regatta. .— London Rowing Club— Lay ton Fours. ,— Excelsior Boat Club— Gig pairs. — Clyde Model Yacht Club— Opening cruise, Gourock. .— Prince of Wales Yacht Club— Sailing match by yachts of 15 tons any rig ; open to all nations. ,— Royal London Yacht Club— Sailing match for the third class ; also an extra match for yachts in cruising trim, Erith to the Nore and back. — Royal Thames Yacht Club— Sailing match, second and fourth classes, Erith to Nore and back. Also an extra match. .— Durham, regatta. — Legal Quays Rowing Club— Fours, Putney to Mortlake. — Upper and Lower St Mary's, Rotherhithe, Regatta. — Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club— Regatta at Cantley. — Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland— Regatta. — Corsair Rowing club— Fours. — London Amateur Rowing Club— Double sculls, Putney to Ham- mersmith. — Nautilus Rowing Club— Pairs; Captain's Prize3. — Ariel Rowing Club— Junior sculls. — North London Rowing Club— Eights, Putney to Chiswick. — Thames Rowing Club— Gig pairs. Putney to Hammersmith. — West London Rowing Club— Gig pairs. Putney to Hammersmith. — Ilex Rowing Club - Fours. Putney to Hammersmith. 27.— Royal Mersey Yacht Club Regatta. — Royal Thames Yacht Club— Schooner match, Gravesend to Mouse Light and back. JULY. .— Clyde Model Yacht Club— Regatta, Largs. .— Excelsior Boat Club— Gig pairs, Captain's prize. — Royal Northern Yacht Club— Regatta at Dunoon. .— Ranelagh Yacht Club— Sailing match, course not fixed. — Royal Irish Yacht Club— Regatta, Dublin Bay. — Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club- Regatta at Wroxham. — Corsair Rowing Club— Junior sculls. — Thames Rowing Club— Gig fours, Putney to Hammersmith. — London Amateur Rowing Club— Junior sculls. Putney to Ham- mersmith. 18.— North London Rowing Club— Junior sculls, Putney to Hammer- smith. 22.— Royal Cork Yacht Club— Regatta. AUGUST. 1.— Shepperton and Ilalliford Regatta. 4.— Tewkesbury Regatta. 6.— Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club— Regatta at Oulton. 13.— Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club Regatta. 15,— North London Rowing Club— Senior Sculls, Barnes to Hammer- smith. 15.— Corsair Rowing Club— Pairs. 22.— Thames Rowing Club— Gig pairs, Putney to Hammersmith. 22.— London Amateur Rowing Club— Fours, Putney to Hammersmith 29.— Clyde Model Yacht Club Regatta— Dunoon. SEPTEMBER. 5.— Ariel Rowing Club— Pair- oars. 19.— North London Rowing Club— Fours, Putney to Hammersmith. 19.— Thames Rowing Club— Gig pairs, Putney to Hammersmith. 19.— Corsair Rowing Club— Senior sculls. W.~ London Amateur Rowing Club— Senior sculls, Putney to Ham- mersmith. OCTOBER. 3.— Nautilus Rowing Club— Fours; Club Prizes. 17.— Corsair Bowing Club— Gig pairs ( out- rigged). 1".— London Amateur Rowing Club— Eights, Putney to Chiswick Ait. VANDERDECKEN'S LOG.- No. 7. " And oh ! the little warlike world within! The well reeved guns, the netted canopy, The hoarse command, the busy humming din, When, at a word, the tops are niann'd on high : Hark, to the boatswain's call, the cheering cry! While through the seaman's hand the tackle glides : Or schoolWoy midshipman that, standing by, Strains his shrill pipe as good or ill betides, And well the docile crew that skilful urchin guides." CHILDE HAROLD'S PILGRIMAGE. ME EDITOB : Perhaps there is no more interesting sail that a yachtsman can enjoy than that down the river Avon from Bris- tol, until it joins with the Severn in swelling the broad estuary of the Bristol Channel. On a lovely June evening we found our. selves speeding along the romantic Avon, wind and tide in our favour, and gazing in delighted admiration at the beautiful scenery that everywhere met our eyes; now bold and rocky cliffs towering to the sky, fringed with, a foliage of England's standard tree, the oak ; then pretty little summer bowers peep- ing: out from emerald- clad banks, the rose and the honeysuckle training in luxurious profusion around the trellised windows and porticos; anon rich patches of cultivated homesteads, where the lowing of kine and the bleating of sheep gave token of agricul- tural prosperity ; and finally gliding past King's Road, near to which was a sheltered little harbour, well filled with hardy fish- ing and coasting craft, we emerged from the fairy- like scene into the bold and boisterous Bristol Channel. What a pity it is that the furious tides of this channel preclude the possibility of its ever becoming a much frequented yachting station ; for in beau- tiful and romantic scenery and ample space of water it is rich and unrivalled. Swansea and Milford Haven, on the northern shores, are at present the only favoured spots in this fine sheet of water ; and they are well worthy of a visit from the wander- ing yachtsman, who when there should by no means neglect a run across to the southern shores, to have a look at the delightful scenery of the Avon. We had a fine passage across to the Irish coast, and early 011 the morning of the 10th made out the land, the Old Head of Kinsale denoting our proximity to Cork Harbour. We had the wind away from the north and eastward, cold and sharp, With every prospect of its increasing, and we were by 110 means sorry to have so good a harbour near." Admiral Eitzroy may afford subject for mirthful banter as to his official render- ing of the duties of that hirherto doubtful personage, the clerk of the weather office, but the gallant admiral can well afford to return the laugh ; for, although in his weather forecasts he may not always command success, yet, in his storm forecasts, he has been pretty accurate, and no practical seaman will neglect the warnings afforded by his admirable system of drums and cones. On two occasions I have witnessed the advantages resulting from observance of these signals, and, although they may not be at all times the most pleasant to see displayed, yet, better is the hint that a good anchorage and shelter had best not be forsaken for a few hours, than to find one's self buffeting a raging sea, and con- tending against an adverse gale of wind, with the eventuality of being ebliged to bear up, and again seek that shelter which the absence of wholesome warning induced us to quit. There can be no doubt of the utility of these warnings to seafaring men; many a vessel and many a life has probably been saved by them ; and, had the various instances in which vessels deferred putting to sea, owing to the warnings, been placed upon record, an argument might be adduced powerful enough to silence for the future the detractors of the system. On this morning we had evidence that the clerk of the weather had not been far out. Very strong gales had prevailed along the southern English coast for days previ- ously, and every appearance of wind, sky, and barometer indi- cated that a continuance of them might be expected. Stealing down along the eastern land we made out an unmistakable " gull's wing;" that she was one of our winsome clippers there could not be a doubt; but her identity afforded us matter of ear- nest speculation for some hours ; there she was, however, a down Channel bounder, under a double- reefed mainsail and housed topmast, boats lashed on deck, everything snug for wea- ther, and indicating experienced handling. Was she from the Clyde, or from Liverpool, or from Kingstown ? The interest excited upon such occasions as meeting a rival clipper at sea, particularly when bound to a regatta, is something that should be enjoyed to experience its intensity; and then the jovial shout of recognition when one meets an ancient foe after some hundreds of miles of stormy ocean has been crossed from different points partakes somewhat of that welcoming nature with which a lonely traveller might be supposed to greet the unexpected appearance of a friend and ally in the Desert. At length the possessor of a first- rate " binocular'' pronounced that, as she lifted to a sea, he had discovered from the contour of her hull that she was a " Wanhill," and in the next breath that she carried a red burgee with a white cross. The " Enid" was the universal shout, and the Enid truly it was, looking every inch a beauty and a racer. Upon reaching the anchorage at Queenstown we found there the Phosphorus, undergoing a thorough overhaul at the hands of her crew; she looked regularly storm worn, and had undergone a buffeting on her passage round from Southampton that amply tested her gear and spars for the St George's Channel campaign. The next arrival that morning was the Osprey, and she too looked wind and weather beaten, having encountered the same head winds and gales as the Phosphorus; both vessels having been under their trysails nearly the whole time of their passage from the Solent. As the day wore on a heavy gale set in from the southward and eastward. Anxiously were glasses directed seaward, for the Audax, Glance, Christabel, and iEolus were expected also, besides other vessels, but not a shred of canvas showed upon the storm- tossed horizon. The Channel squadron, under the command of Bear- Admiral Smart, C. B., were under orders to proceed from the Downs to attend the regatta; and during the afternoon a new excitement was added by the report from the Roche's Point Look- out House that a fleet of men- of- war were in the Bay battling with the tempest. There was starting away in hot haste for the outlying hills, where a view of the wild ocean scene could be commanded, but an impenetrable haze concealed anything that was to be seen, and nought save the clouds of white foam that whirled along the rock- bound coast could be distinguished. The morning of the 11th dawned with the gale still triumphant; then the fleet of war ships were rolled into one portly gentleman, and the mighty hnll and spars of the Warrior could be distinguished as she dashed the spoondrift in vast clouds from her ponderous armour- plated sides. A grand sight did the noble iron ship pre- sent, and closely was she watched until late in the day, when upon the ebb tide making she steamed majestically up the Nar- — rows, and anchored in the man- of- war roads. The electric wires . lashed the intelligence that the iEolus had been driven into Kingstown, the Glance into Portsmouth, after having been seven days battling round from the Thames; that other vessels were en route, but forced to bear up; and finally, that the Channel fleet had to take refuge in Plymouth. This last was conclusive as to the general state of the weather, so the committee of the Royal Western Yacht Club telegraphed at once to the principal yachting station, intimating that their regatta was postponed 1' rom Thursday, the 12th, until Monday, the I6th of June. But as often happens in such cases, Thursday turned out a lovely day after all; it was not, however, fated to be a dies non, for being the fleet sailing day of the Boyal Cork Yacht Club, at an early hour the pretty Lurline hoisted the Union Jack at the main as carrying the admiral of the day, and accompanied by a goodly fleet of yachts, amongst which were the Cymba, Phosphorus, Avalanche, Enid, Coolin, Sibyl, Gertrude schooner, and several others, proceeded out to sea, indulging the racing craft in several beam and beam trials, which afforded considerable amusement, the Phosphorus being closely observed as the " dark lady" upon the occasion, and the Avalanche and Coolin going remarkably well, bidding fair to uphold the honour of Cork Harbour wor- thily against the formidable competitors arrayed against them. During the intervening days the yachtsmen assembled were given the opportunity of a leisurely inspection of the Warrior, the Hon Capt Cochrane courteously affording every facility for doing so, and the arrival from and departure of twoof thenoble steamships of the Cunard line for New York, enabled the obliging agent of the company, Mr Grierson, to gratify many who were anxious to inspect these floating palaces in sea- going array, and never cer- tainly was a greater combined treat afforded to nautical men than this inspection of these, the finest specimens of our ships of war and commerce afloat, and in the highest state of sea- going order and discipline, fit for any duty that might be required of them. The eventful Monday at length arrived, and with it, at three a. m., the iEolus from Kingstown, her crew at once setting to work to prepare her f ® r the contest. The Channel squadron were anxiously looked for, orders had been given for them to proceed under sail, but canvas alone did not seem equal to the task or the time; speculation was rife as to whether the alternative of propul- sion could be resorted to, it being held that political economists would seize such an opportunity on the question of supplies being voted in the house as to whether it was legitimate that the coal of the nation should be burned upon such a peaceful expedition. These doubts were speedily set at rest by a telegram from the Ad- miralty stating that orders had been sent to Plymouth for the vessels to proceed at once under steam, and accordingly, at seven a. m., the Revenge, 91, Capt Charles Fellows, bearing the flag of Rear- Admiral Smart, C. B.; the Emerald, 51, Capt Arthur Cum- ming; the Chanticleer, 17, Commander Stirling; and the Geyser made their appearance and woke up the harbour right early; these with the Hawke, 60, Capt Harvey, bearing the flag of Rear- Adrniral Sir L. T. Jones, K. C. B., Commander- in- Chief of the Irish station; the Ferret, 8 ( naval apprentice brig), Commander W. E. Fisher; the Advice, 2, Lieut Raymond; and the gunboats Griper, Lark, Blazer, Highlander, Magpie, Rose, and Sandfly composed a formidable war fleet, and when arrayed in their ex- haustless stores of bunting gave the harbour an appearance of life and gaiety that was quite exhilarating. At any early hour the following vessels took up their positions at the starting buoys:— The Osprey, 60 tons, E. W. Nunn ; the Sibyl, 37 tons, Sir J. Ar- nott; the ' Phosphorus, 49 tons, W. Turner; the Avalanche, 45 tons, J. Wheeler; the ^ Eolus, 61 tons, C. T. Couper; the Enid, 57 tons, F. Scovell; and the Coolin, 34 tons, G. Robinson. Pre- cisely at twelve o'clock the starting gun was fired. As if in contrast to the previous days of storm there was scarcely an air of wind; now and then a gentle puff would come from the north or westward, barely giving steerage way to the vessels. The display of balloon jibs and gaff topsails that were set to woo the fickle breeze were somewhat startling, and exhibited the ingenuity of our modern sailmakers. The Phosphorus and Osprey first broke the moving wall of canvas, and very gradually began to move to the front, but had hardly showed half their lengths ahead when the little Coolin, which had been hugging the shore, watching the feeble puffs off the high land, took a sudden start and walked away with the lead; the breeze, however, again deserted her, and the other vessels catch- ing another vein of wind again closed upon her. As they drew near the Spit Lighthouse the scene was very beautiful, the seven vessels gliding gently in line down for it, their crews doing all they knew to break this line. The Enid at length succeeded, and led the fleet gallantly round the Spit. The . Eolus made a bold dash upoa her lee quarter, and after a little time succeeded in wresting the lead from her. Going down through the man- of- war roads the wind was so light that it became almost tide work. The vessels separated into three divisions, the Osprey devoted her attentions to the Phosphorus along the western shore, the Enid watched the iEolus closely in mid channel, and the Avalanche, Coolin and Sibyl worked the eastern shore. Here there was a curious subject for observation, the two English vessels striking out a distinct course of their own, running down a roadstead, where the example of local vessels might be presumed to indicate the best knowledge of the tides ; the two northern vessels keeping a medium eourse, as if watching to see which division of their adversaries would first obtain an advantage, whilst the three yachts belonging to the harbour kept together well over to the eastward. Closely all were watched, but still no sign of a break, the Osprey, Phosphorus, Enid, iEolus, and Avalanche continuing in line abeam. Their booms were now gybed to starboard, but still no result, the wind formed no greater angle on one beam than the other. At length the Osprey made a slight movement, a feint as it were, but they were all down upon her again in a moment, and the Sibyl and Coolin this time succeeded in drawing up into the line again. At 12: 39 the Avalanche appeared to have gained what she sought for along the eastern shore, and launch- ing out began to move ahead after a very decided fashion ; her example appeared to initiate the first decided movement, for as they drew up to the Narrows the Osprey, which had been moving over gradually from under the western land, made a bold dash, and drew out from the fleet with a strong lead ; in fact, it was matter of wonder among her competitors the astonishing speed with which she began to go down wind, as there was scarcely an air in the heavens; it looked as though she had set some concealed screw- propeller at work; it is wonderful, and at times really puz- zles the most experienced, how vessels will take a start and go like smoke with scarcely any wind to drive them. At 12: 53 the Osprey rounded Roche's Point Light- house, gybed her boom to starboard, got a better breeze, and took a commanding lead ; four minutes afterwards the Phospho- rus, iEolus, Sibyl, Coolin, Enid, and Avalanche rounded the light beam and beam, and all gybed their booms to starboard at the same moment; the Avalanche, catching the same vein of wind as the Osprey, immediately left the ruck, and closed up with the latter rapidly, the remaining vessels being beset by light, variable, and uncertain streaks of wind. Approaching the eastern flagboat, it became a determined struggle between the Osprey and the Avalanche for the honour of rounding it first; closely and gallantly did the latter vessel work the brave old clipper, but again she put forth her speed in that sudden manner which seems peculiar to her upon many occasions, and rounded the boat first, with the Avalanche Imin 15sec astern of her. A calm now prevailed for a short time, and then the wind flew round to the southward and eastward, making it a dead turn to windward to the eastern boat for the sternmost vessels; tlieiEslus and Enid shifted their balloon for working jibs. All this time the Osprey and Avalanche were increasing their lead to the southern flagboat; the wind again veered round to the south west, when the iEolus made a rush for the boat, but the Enid, quite alive to her intentions, was up and doing on the instant, and, getting somewhat a better slant of the breeze, succeeded in rounding the boat 50sec ahead of her. The Coolin also made a capital hit, weathering both the Sibyl and Phosphorus, and rounding the boat 2min ahead of the former and 4min ahead of the latter. From this point it was a dead turn to windward for the southern fiagboat ; the Osprey and Avalanche having shifted their balloon for working jibs were drawing up to it fast, the Osprey leaving the Avalanche, and declaring to win ; the Enid held a fine wind, as also did the Coolin. Water engines were now at a premium, and never were three miles of the salt sea more hotly contested ; the iEolus shifted her balloon for working topsail, and at the same time ( 3: 11) the Osprey tacked round the southern boat, followed by the Avalanche at 3: 27: 15 , the Enid had worked into third place on the beat to windward, but on approaching the southern flagboat it was just a question whether she would be enabled to weather it, or forced to make another board, which would have given either the Coolin, Sibyl, or Phosphorus the advantage, they being all close aboard of her. Her veteran skipper, however, had not yet forgotten his ancient cunning, so keeping her a rattling full- and- bye for the boat, he jammed his helm hard down just as he reached it, made a clever half tack, filled again, and weathered his mark handsomely at 3: 27: 15; at 3: 29: 30 the Phosphorus, Sibyl, and Coolin weathered it together, and the ^ Eolus in 29sec after them. The wind fresh- ening from the westward into a slashing steady breeze, it became evident that balloon topsails would not do where vessels could barely lie their course for the western flagboat; accordingly the Phosphorus, Enid, Coolin, and Avalanche were forced to doff their lofty duck, and set handy working topsails. Even then they could not lay their course; it was a long leg and a short one. The Osprey had by this time obtained such a lead that it was consi- dered next to an impossibility to defeat her ; however, elements are fickle, there are a thousand and one chances that may occur, and no yachtsman should ever give up a struggle until the gun is fired for him at the flag ship. At 4: 0: 40 the Osprey rounded the western boat, and setting her balloon jib and gaff topsail went away along the land for the harbour at very respectable speed ; the Avalanche rounded at 4: 16: 40, and set her balloon topsail and jib; the Phosphorus at 4: 19, and set her balloon jib; she took third position from Enid on the turn to windward from the southern boat; the Enid at 4: 21: 40, and set her balloon jib and topsail; the Coolin at 4: 23; the iEolus at 4: 28, and the Sybil at 4: 30, balloon canvas being still piled up hand over hand. At 5: 0 the Osprey was running up through the man- of- war roads, when suddenly she was observed to be becalmed, her boom over on the port quarter, and but a very faint air fanning her along from the eastward. Now or never for the sternmost vessels ; they still had the wind off the western land, carrying their booms on the starboard hand. Away swept the Avalanche in wild pursuit, seeming to have gained new life, and overhauling the Osprey rapidly. The Phosphorus and Enid followed suit; but the little Coolin appeared to be the most dangerous of the lot, her allow- ance of time being formidable. Nobly did the gallant old Osprey fight her battle to the last, but the moment the Avalanche passed the Narrows, it became evident she had her in the toils; the Coolin still kept drawing upon both, and racing up to the Enid, seemed at first in doubt as to whether she would not have to run the gauntlet through the latter's lee, but Mr Scovell, actuated by that true spirit which every thorough yachtsman displays upon such occasions, seeing that no chance existed for his vessel to win, at once put his helm up, and allowed the little clipper to pass him to windward, an example that was followed by the Phosphorus in the same praiseworthy spirit, but of which the Coolin was not able to avail herself. The struggle for the first 100 guinea cup of the season in Irish waters was finished at the flagship in the following order and times:— The Osprey at 5: 25: 40, the Avalanche at 5: 28: 48, 3min 8sec astern of the Osprey, the allowance of time being according to the Royal St George's Yacht Club scale. The Avalanche had to receive from the Osprey 5min 25sec, thus defeating her by 2min 17sec, and winning the cup. The Phosphorus passed the flag at 5: 35: 23, 9min 43sec astern of the Osprey, and 6min 35sec astern of the Avalanche; having to receive from the Osprey 3min 45sec, she was beaten by her 5min 58sec ; and having to allow the Avalanche lmin 40sec, she was beaten by her 8min 15sec. The Coolin passed at 5: 36: 10, lOrnin 30sec astern of the Osprey, 7min 22sec astern of the Avalanche, and 47sec astern of the Phosphorus; having to receive lOmin 30sec from the Osprey, it was a dead heat between them, a circumstance of the rarest occurrence in yacht racing. She had to receive 5min 5sec from the Avalanche, and being 7min 22sec astern of her, she was defeated by her 2min 17sec, exactly the same time as the Osprey was defeated by the Avalanche. The Coolin had to receive 6min 45sec from the Phosphorus, and being only 47sec astern, she defeated the latter by 5min 58sec. The Enid" passed at 5: 37, llmin 20sec astern of the Osprey, 8min 12sec astern of the Avalanche, lmin 37sec astern of the Phosphorus, and 50sec astern of the Coolin. The jEolus at 5: 43: 30, 17min 50sec astern of the Osprey, 14min 42sec astern of the Avalanche, 8min 7sec astern of the Phosphorus, 7min 20sec astern of the Coolin, and 6min 30sec astern of the Enid. The Sibyl at 5: 45: 40, 20min astern of the Osprey, 16min 52sec astern of the Avalanche, lOmin 17sec astern of the Phosphorus, 9min 30sec astern of the Coolin, 8min 40see astern of Enid, and 2min lOsec astern of the iEolus. The course sailed over was the usual one in Cork Bay, and inclusive of extra distance made in turning to windward, admeasured about 30 nautic miles, which was performed in 5: 25: 40, at an average speed of 5| knots an hour. The variable nature of the day may be supposed from the rate at which the race was sailed ; at one time it was flat calm, then gentle and variable airs, and but for a very short period a strong or steady breeze. VANDERDECKEN. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. The adjourned meeting of the Royal Thames Yacht Club took place at the club house, Albemarle- strset, on Wednesday, April 15, and was very numerously attended. Lord W. Lennox occu- pied the chair. The meeting was convened for the election of the flag officers, treasurer, cupbearer, auditors, and general com- mittee, whose annual election had been postponed from the March meeting. The previous minutes having been read and con- firmed, Lord Burghley addressed the meeting, and proposed for re- election Lord A. Paget. Mr A. J. Otway having seconded, his lordship was re- elected Commodore by acclamation. For the post of Vice- Commodore three candidates were proposed, namely, Mr C. Stokes proposed, and MrC. W. Howell seconded, Mr J. D.| Lee, of the Night Thought, cutter, 60 tons; Mr A. Howden, jun, pro- posed, and Capt Clarkson seconded, Mr H, Green, of the Phoenix, cutter, 75 tons; the Earl of Orkney proposed, and Rev E. Newen- ham seconded, Sir Gilbert East, Bart, of the Wizard, cutter, 95 tons. The show of hands having been declared in favour of Sir G. East, the noble chairman declared that gentleman elected. Sir Gilbert, in returning thanks for the honour conferred, as- sured the club of the sincere gratitude he felt at being elected Yice- Commodore of so important a yacht club, and whether on the River Thames, or at the outports, his best exertions should be rendered in assisting to extend the prosperity of the club. The following members were then appointed as the general commit- tee of management for the ensuing year, and we are happy to observe a good sprinkle of yachtsmen amongst them, vis:— Messrs J. Clarke, Glimpse cutter ; Capt E. S. Clarkson, Clytie schooner; A. Cox, Whirlwind cutter; J. E. Cox, Minion cutter ; A. Duncan, cutter, 48 tons, and Glance cutter; Col G. P. Evelyn, Le Reve schooner; J. Goodson, Avalon cutter; T. Groves, jun, cutter, 48 tons ( new) ; Capt D. J. Hoare ; J. H. Johnson, Audax cutter ; H. H. Kennard, Christabel cutter ; J. R. Kirby, Violet schooner; Capt R. Lambert; J. Leach, Zillah cutter ; Lord W. Lennox; W. O. Marshall, Shadow cutter; J. C. Moriee, Marina cutter ; A. J. Otway ; H. B. Scoones ; C. Smart ; and S. Walker, Wanderer schooner. Mr. S. Cave was then elected treasurer ; Mr R. Cooke was re- elected cup- bearer ; and the auditors, Messrs W. L. Hooper, J. Harvey, and W. N. Rudge, were re- elected. The noble chairman then addressed the meeting, and trusted that unanimity and good fellowship would again be re- stored to the club, of which he felt proud in having been a mem- ber for so many years. A vote of thanks having been unanimously voted to the noble chairman, the proceedings terminated. ERRATUM.— In our last impression, 38 miles ( 3 hours) should have been stated, in lieu of 38 hours— Marina from Boulogne to ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUB OF IRELAND. The annual general meeting of this club was held at their club house, Queenstown, on Wednesday, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing season, and other general business. The following gentlemen were unanimously elected :— Sir John Arnott, M. P., of the Sibyl and Rosina cutters, to be Commodore ; Captain Henry H. O'Bryen, Flirt cutter, to be Vice- Commodore ; John A. O'Keefe, Kingfisher schooner, to be Rear- Commodore ; Captain W. D. Seymour to be cup bearer ; and Captain Thomas Stuart, R. N., to be secretary. The arrangements for the annual regatta to be held on the 18th of June next were submitted, and are nearly perfected. Several yachts belonging to the club are fitting out, and an excellent season's sport is anticipated in Irish waters. UNITED YACHT CLUB HOUSE. A company, consisting of the leading gentlemen of the R « yal Thames and London Yacht Clubs, has been formed, and tavern premises, well known at Gravesend, have been taken for the reception and accommodation of gentlemen frequenting there. The establishment of a club house on the Thames has long been considered desirable, in consequence of the numerous matches, and no port has ever been deemed more advantageous than Gravesend, where sb many yachts are generally found riding at anchor, and which has so many means of access to the metropolis. Members of royal yacht clubs will be eligible to receive the ad- vantages, without ballot, and officers of both services, home and colonial, will be admitted to the club house for one year, without paying the entrance fee, which, like the annual subscription, is £ 2 2s; but shareholders will be eligible for admission without payment of entrance fees, besides participating in the profits of the club. Applications are being made to the Trinity House to lay down moorings off the club house for the accommodation of yachtsmen. An advertisement will be found elsewhere. EXCELSIOR BOAT CLUB. This club held a meeting at the club house, Crown and Sceptre Hotel, Greenwich, on Monday last, Mr J. E. Brain, captain, in the chair. The opening match in four- eared gigs was fixed for Saturday, May 2, for club prizes, the course being from Green- wich to Woolwich. Arrangements were also made for the follow- ing matches :— June 6, pair- oared gigs ( without coxswains), for prizes presented by one of the members ; July 4, pair- oared gigs ( with coxswains), for prizes presented by the captain. Resolu- tions reducing the subscription, and appointing a committee con- sisting of the officers, with Messrs Herron, Gosling, and O. Britten, to manage the affairs of the club during the forthcoming season, were passed, and the meeting adjourned NEMESIS ROWING CLUB, MANCHESTER. On Saturday, April 11, this club celebrated the opening of its rowing season by two races— a four and an eight- oar— between the heavy and light weights of the club. The four- oar was rowed first. The crews were— SECRET ( Manchester side)— 1. Booth, 2. Wallace, 3. Deane, 4. Jackson. Mo- NA ( Salford side)— 1. Norris, 2. Johnson, 3. Kennedy, 4. Roe. At the start both crews went off together, and for a long time no advantage was gained by either ; in fact, the bow of neither boat passed the other more than a yard or two, and it was won by Mr Roe's crew by a couple of feet. For the eiglit- oared race the crews were as follows:— NEMESIS. st lb QUEEN. st lb 1. Booth ... a 4 2. Norris 4 ... 11 8 a ... 10 0 ... 12 2 4 ... 9 ... 12 12 A n 6. Davies ... 12 0 6. Wild ... 10 4 7. Kennedv ... 12 0 V. A. Jackson ... 10 0 8. Shorrocks ... 10 4 8. O'Keefe ... 10 4 J. H. Shorrecks ( cox). 7 0 5 At the start the Queen got under weigh at almost the first stroke, which gave them a lead of a yard or two, though it was soon wrested from them, and for a long time they rowed bow and bow, till nearing the Boat- house the pace began to tell on the heavies, and the lights putting on a spurt passed the Brook half a length ahead ; and though Mr Shorrocks put on a fine spurt, he could never overhaul his antagonists, who went in winners by about two lengths. YACHTING IN FRANCE.— The Cannes Regatta ( April 6 and 7) seems to have passed off pretty well. The international yacht match attracted the Hornet, a schooner of 140 tons, Mr Morse ; the Gleam, another schooner of 140 tons, Mr Richard- son ; the Queen of the Isles, a schooner of 80 tons, M Dupont de la Thuillerie; and the Prince Albert, a cutter of 40 tons, belonging to the Comte de Gerbel. The breeze was only feeble, and the match occupied some time. The silver cup offered, of the value of £ 28, was won by the Gleam, the Hornet coming in second. It will be observed that the English yachts had it all their own way against their French opp ® nents. This match, which is the first of the kind held in the Mediterranean, inaugurates the career of the Cannes Yacht Club, recently founded under the presidency of the Due de Vallembrosa. As regards the other matches at the Cannes Regatta, we may note that on the first day, when there was a fresh breeze from the east, the first prize offered for yachts from 25ft to 40ft in length was won by the Zephyr, M Craviot, of Marseilles; the second prize going to the Roides Ilea, M BI5- chard, of Cannes. In a match for smaller craft the first prize was won by the Temps, M Oulonne ; and the second by the Lumini, M Fabre, both of Marseilles. On the second day a prize of honour was competed for by yachts of the various series, united with al- lowances for differences of length, and the Temps was again successful.— The Society des Regates Parisiennes had a match be- tween some of its larger river yachts on Sunday at Argenteuil. There were eight competitors, viz :— The Tintamarre, M Tugelot; the Etincelle, M Rey ; the Parisien, M Busson ; the Ariel, Mr J. Arthur; the Petrel, M More; the Leman, M Bon ( of Rouen) ; the Alliance, M Dassy; and the Temps, M Carpentier. The breeze was at first very feeble and variable, rendering the prosecu- tion of the match very difficult, especially as the yachts had to struggle against wind and current in the course marked out, three times round the basin. The start took place at 1: 13: 0, and at the close of the first round the Etincelle was 7min a head, the Temps being second. In the second round the breeze became more re- gular, and the Temps gained on the Etincelle, reducing the lead of the latter to lmin 30sec. The Alliance, which had been feebly sailed, abandoned the match. In the third round the wind freshened still more, and the Temps passed the Etincelle, the Petrel being third, and the Tintamarre fourth. Parisien did not complete the distance. The four first yachts were timed as fol- lows:— Temps ( first prize), 3: 59: 30; Etincelle ( second prize), 4: 6: 0; Petrel ( third prize), 4: 15: 0; Tintamarre ( fourth prize) 4: 30: 0.— Monaco Regatta takes place to day ( April 19). The pro- gramme comprises a match for yachts above 20 tons, in which the first prize offered is of the value of £ 48. Several other sailing matches have also been arranged for. On the whole, it will be seen, that the yachting season has fairly commenced in France. THE FORESTERS A- ND THE LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION.— The Ancient Order of Foresters is now making a collection amongst its members in aid of the funds of the National Lifeboat Institu- tion. In their appeal the Foresters refer with gratitude to the great and important services the lifeboats of the institution are constantly rendering to the cause of humanity, and the strong claims it has on the support of the benevolent everywhere. The executive council therefore feei confident that a permanent and effectual response will be made to the appeal of the Order on be- half of one of the most important and valuable institutions in ® ur land. CLYDESDALE AMATEUR ROWING CLUB.— The opening meeting of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club for this season took place on Saturday, March 28. This club has now been in existence for many years, being the oldest amateur rowing club in Glasgow, and has issued such a programme of races for its regatta as will no doubt induce, as in former years, many English and Irish crews to compete for its prizes. It takes place on the 13tli and 14th of August. CASTER AND CHAPMAN V FENTON AND KEMP.— In this race, for £ 25 a side, Carter and partner have taken up their quarters at H. Kelly's, the Bells, Putney, and Fenton and Kemp at Ham- mersmith. Both pairs are reported well, Carter and Chapman being the favourites. The race takes place on Monday, April 20, and the Venus has been engaged to accompany, leaving London Bridge at one o'clock. COLE AND HAYWOOD.— For this scullers race we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made at Mr Kelly's, Bells, Putney, April 23. HOARE AND TAGG.— We have received a further sum of £ 10 a side, and the final deposit of £ 15 a side is to be sent May 7. PIGEON SHOOTING. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Hell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. THE LILLEY ARMS, NORTHEND, FULHAM.— These grounds have been well attended during the last week. On Monday, April 20, Mr Lumm, the proprietor, will give a handsome silver box, free, open to all, for a commencement of Monday instead of Tuesday during the racing season, at 9 sparrows each; H and T traps ; 19 yards rise l| oz of shot, 21 yards rise ljoz shot, all to load from one bowl. Any quantity of the best blue rocks and sparrows. The ground kept private by directing to J. Offer, King- street, Hammersmith, or to the above house. On Thursday, April 23, at Mr C. Coles's, Essex Arms, Brent- wood, Essex, a sweepstakes of 5s each to be contended for by an unlimited number of members. Conditions : to shoot at three or five pigeons each, double guns, the use of one barrel, 19 yards rise, Uoz of shot, single guns 21 yards rise, 1 Joz of shot, 80 boundary, H and T traps. Hammond supplies birds. Shooting at one o'clock. On the same day two handsome silver Albert chains will be shot for at sparrows, 9 or 11 each, usual conditions. Trains leave Shoreditch at 10 ( first, second, and third class), 11: 10 ( first and second), and 1 ( first, second, and third), stopping at Brent- wood. The Prince of Wales Running and Shooting Grounds, Bow, are open every Tuesday for pigeon and sparrow shooting, and on Tuesday next, April 21. the fat pig, value £ 10, will be shot for by entries at 5s each, with the usual conditions. Shooting to com- mence at one o'clock. This great establishment is near Bow station, or reached by omnibuses from the west, City, & c. Ham- mond supplies the birds SWIMMING,— ILEX CLUB.— The second annual meeting of this club was held at Henry Kelly's, the Bells, Putney, on Mon- day, April 14 ; MrW. E, Harvey in the chair. The large room was filled with numerous representatives of the various rowing clubs, and the proceedings commenced with the election of the following new members:— MessrsC. Hewitt, G. Hewitt, W. Reid, H. Bloxam, and W, Royston, of the London Rowing Club ; E. Fisher, F. Austin, Rowbery, Martin, and Stephenson, of the Ariel Rowing Club ; J. Niblett., C. Hacker, F. J. Tyler, F. Chapman, F. Drake, and A. 8mith, of the West London Rowing Club ; and J. Keith, H. Quare, C. Appleton, G. Richards, A. Johnson, F. Johnson, B. Norton, C. Benson, E. Carbonell, A. Day, C. Woodcock, E. Maule, and A. Elkins, of the Ilex Rowing Club. After these gentlemen had been unanimously elected, making the total number of mem- bers over one hundred and fifty, the rules of the club were revised, some slight alterations being made, and the balance sheet was read, showing that during its two years* existence the club had given prizes to the amount of nearly £ 100, while its working ex- penses during the same time have not exceeded £ 8. The officers for the ensuing season will be— President, Mr W. E. Harvey, Ilex Rowing Club ; captain, Mr G. Ryan, London Rowing Club ; treasurer and secretary, Mr J. P. Davis, London Rowing Club. The committee will consist of the captains and secretaries of the London, Ilex, West London, Ariel, Corsair, Nautilus, and North London rowing clubs ( who by the new rules are ex officio on the committee), and the following additional members:— F. Play- ford, Herbert Playford, Midwinter, R. Wright, Westell, Playter, Farley, Lynam, Pitt, Lyster, Mossendrew, and R. Fenner. It was agreed that 16 prizes should be swum for in the river during the summer, and thatthe usual winter races should be held at the Lambeth Baths. A letter was also read, stating the intention of a member of the Humane Society to give a gold medal for ama- teur swimmers during the year, the race to take place in the Thames or Serpentine. J. Gardner ( brother to H. Gardner, Champion swimmer) will swim W. Clark of Battersea from 200 yards to a quarter of a mile, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made at Beckwith's, Post Office Stores, Kennington- road, on Monday night. April 20. RABBIT COURSING— The match at rabbits between T. Twist's Posey ( of Hay dock) and J, Holt's Alice ( of Bury) came off a' the Volunteer Inn Grounds, near Bolton, on Monday last, April 13, the best out of 21 courses, for £ 10 a side. The betting was 2 to 1 on Alice, who caught 11, and Posey 10. Alice thus won the match by 1. There were 500 spectators to witness the match. TALBOT AND BILLY.— C. Mitchell has matched his dog Talbot against J. Gator's Billy, for £ 20 a side, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, neither to exceed 281b weight. The contest is to take place at the Bull's Head, Gorton, near Manchester, on May 11, Mr A. Tatton to be referee. £- 5 each has been paid to Mr Holden, and £ 3 a side more is to be staked on April 22. PEDESTRIAMSM. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. MATCHES TO COME. APRIL. 20.— Allen and Leeson— to walk one hour, £ 10 a side, Aston Croas. 20.— J. . Johnson— to walk 50 miles in 10 hours, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 20.— Childeraon and Hawkins— 140 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 20.— Lang and Mills— to run eight miles, £ 25 a side, Hackney Wick. 20.— Sanderson and Stapleton— for the mile aud a quarter Champion Cup and £ 23 a side, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 20, 21.— All England Handicap, 210 yards, Queen's Ground, Sheffield. 25.— Binner and Cliff— to run five miles, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 25.— Barlow and Braddock— to run for £ 10 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester ( distance not mentioned). 25.— Haigh and Lukes— 440 yards, £ 10 a side, St George's Grounds Honley. 25.— Bowler and Samson— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley. 25, 27.— Sweepstakes of £ 10 each, £ 25 added, distance 300 yards, City Grounds, Manchester. 25, MAY 2.— Novice handicap, 140 yards, several money prizes, Higgin- sliaw Grouuds, Oldhain. 27.— Bolton and Goddard— 150 yards, £ 25 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 27.— Guest and Rogers— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston- cross. 27.— L> eerfoot and Jones— to run four miles, £ 25 a side, Brompton. 27.— Dixon and Webb— to walk four miles, £ 10 a side, Bow. 27.— Barker and Payne— to run two miles, Payne receiving 50 yards start. Hackney Wick. 27.— Knight and Whitley— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross, Knight to have two yards start Inside. 27,28.— Handicap race, 210 yards, £ 23 in money prizes, Queen's Grounds, Sheffield. 27, MAY 2.— Handicap race, once round the Copenhagen Grounds, Man- chester, £ 20 and other money prizes. MAY. 2.— Eckersley and Schofield— 440 yards, £ 5 a side. Park Inn, Prestwich 2,4.— All England Handicap, 145 yards, £ 20 and other money prizes, Salford. 2, 4.— One Mile Handicap, for a silver cup, value 30gs, and money prizes, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 4.— Black and Whitely— to run a mile, £ 25 a side, Belfast Borough Park. 4.— Aldcroft and Burke— to run half a mile, £ 15 a side, Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester. 4.— Longworth and Thompson— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross. 4.— D. Richards aud W. Richards— to run three miles, £ 25 a side, on Pontypridd Common. 4.— Dixon— to walk seven miles in 61 minutes, £ 10 a side, Prince of Wales Ground, Bow. 4.— Thomas and Webb— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Aston Cross. 4.— Peters and Wass— 120 yards, £ 7 10s a side, Peters to have two yards start inside, Aston Cross. 4.— Littler's Man and Gurley— to run a mile, Gurley receiving 40 yards start inside, £ 10 a side, Aston Cross. 4.— A 10 mile race, for a silver cup, value 50gs, and money prizes, Hackney Wick. 9.— Burke and Culmer— 880 yards, £ 25 a side, Copenhagen grounds, Manchester. 9.— Hogg and Spencer— 440 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Man- 9.— Ball and Wheatley— 150 yards, £ 5 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester. 9,11.— All England Handicap, 145 yards, £ 20 and other money prizes, Salford. D, 16.— Handicap race, 300 yards, several money prizes, Park Inn Grounds, Prestwich. 11.— Brighton and Tuck— to run three times round the course at Bromp- ton, for £ 25 a side. 11.— Dulieuland Ray— to run five miles, £ 5 a side, Prince of Wales's Ground, Bow. 11.— Lang and White— to run 10 miles, £ 25 and the Champion Cup Hackney Wick. ] 1.— Evans and Peters— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross. 16.— Longbottom and Mellor— 440 yards, £ 25 a side, Higginshaw Grounds, Oldham. 18.— Jackson and Jones— to run 20 miles, Jackson having a start of 770 yards, £ 10 a side, Brompton. 23.— Burke and Cox— 440 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford. 23, 25.— Handicap race, 440 yards, £ 12 and other money prizes, Victoria Race Grounds, Leeds. 25.— Pursell and Wright— 100 yards, £ 10 a aide, Waterfall Gardens Endon. 25.— Culpin and Longley— 440 yards, £ 15 a side, St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley. 25.— Jackson and Pudney— to run four miles, £ 20 a side. 25.— Mitchell and Round— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Yew Tree Grounds, Wall Heath. 25, 26.— All England 200 Yards Handicap, £ 30 in money prizes, Queen's Hotel, Sheffield. 26, 27.— All England Novice Handicap, 195 yards, £ 20 in money prizes, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 30.— Hudson and Roberts— to run a mile, £ 5 a side, Bow. JUNE. 13.— Burke and Wiilcock— 440 yards, £ 50 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester. POST OFFICE ORDERS for Deposits, in which the EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON is made stakeholder, must be made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office, Strand, and addressed to this office. Some good racing took place at the East Hants Grounds, South- sea, on Monday, May 13. The first race was- between W. Winstone ( 53d Regt) and J. Cole, 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, the officers back- ing Winstone, and the Southsea Athletic Association freely backing Cole. At five o'clock the pistol was fired, and Winstone getting a good start, led Cole by three yards, was not headed, and won easily by six yards. After an hour's breathing Winstone had another bout with J. Tuck ( 20th Regt) to run one mile, for £ 10. The match caused much excitement among the military, both having beaten all the garrison at 1,000 yards, at Fort Cumberland, in the Garrison Foot Races, Winstone being first, Tuck second. They came to the scratch in fine condition. Tuck took the lead in the first half mile, when Winstone gradually drew upon him, and running nearly together, they ran down the straight part to the finish so close that the referee decided it was a dead heat, and the stakes were drawn. They intend running another match to decide which is best. AMATEUR WALKING MATCH AT ROYSTON, HERTS, FOR £ 20. — On Friday, April 10, this usually quiet little town was the scene of some excitement, in consequence of news having got " wind" that a boy of 15 years of age had been backed by a well- known sporting celebrity of the town to walk six miles within the hour. At the time appointed for the start, the lad with his Mentor arrived on the ground, which was on the Newmarket road, The distance was three miles out and back. At the word being given to " Go,'' the boy in most splendid style dashed away, and fairly took all present by surprise. The first mile was covered in 8jmin, the second in 9 § min, the third in llmin, the fourth in lOmin, the fifth in 9fmin, and the sixth in lOfmin, the whole distance being accomplished in 59| tnin. The ground has since been measured and found to be six miles and 239 yards. MATCHES AT HERTFORD.— On Monday a match came off at Mr Broach's enclosed ground, Cold Bath Inn, between two amateurs of Hertford, Young Hopkins ( the Butcher Boy) and Young Pratt; distance one mile. To complete this they had to go eight times round the ground and 80 yards. They made a very good start, Pratt taking the lead until the last two laps, when Hopkins put on the steam, passed his adversary, and won easily by 50 yards or more ; time ornin 30sec. The next was a walking match against time, J. Donohoo had to walk two miles in 16min, which distance he completed in 15min 54sec. His style and fairness of walking were much appreciated by the spectators. Several other races at 100 and 200 yards, & c, concluded the day's sport. DRAUGHTS.— The match between J. Jonas of Newcastle and A. M'Millan of Carlisle to play the best of 20 games, wins and draws to count, for £ 20 a side, was commenced on Easter Monday, April 6, at Mr Hall's, Crown Hotel, Botchergate, Carlisle, and was brought to a conclusion on Thursday, April 9, the result being a drawn match, each having won two games and 16 draws. SKITTLES.— B. Sexton will play any man in the world a game © f skittles, and will give 10 chalks in 100. To play in Norfolk. The ball not to exceed 111b. Or will play a home and home match for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. By leaving a deposit at Bell's Life and sending articles to Mr W. Campling's, the Cambridge, Hay- market, Norwich, a match can be made. RACE OP THE CHAMPIONS— MILLS AND LANG.— On Monday, April 20, at the Hackney Wick Race Grounds, abutting on the Victoria Park station, Young England and the Crowcatcher will meet for the fifth time. Twice has Teddy Mills been triumphant, and twice has W. Lang made the " pet of Hackney Wick" be the second man. At six miles on the two occasions the Middles- borough hero was second best; at 10 miles the verdict wan re- versed, and Monday's contest is to decide who is the better Jman, for they have agreed to " settle their difference" by " splitting the difference,'' and run eight miles for the stake of £ 50. It has been proved that no man of the present day can " whip'' Mills at six miles ; it is also thought that Lang is the very acme among the ileet- footed at 10, at which distance he holds the proud dis- tinction of the Champion runner of England. Next Monday's performance will decide who is the " decided" champion. As is usual, Lang is well, and has arrived with his trainer, Mr R. L. Haw- ley, at Jesse Smith's, the Peacock, in Maiden- lane, where he will be glad to see his friends. Little Teddy is also in blooming health, and as both have set their minds upon the struggle, it is expected that many a day has passed since a more exciting match could be fairly anticipated. Mr Baum, with his collaborateur Mr W. Price, has made special arrangements for Monday, and in that liberal spirit for which the principal backer of Lang is so well known, and also to allow all classes to have an opportunity to witness this great national contest, the admission will be 6d. The start will take place at six o'clock precisely on Monday, April 20. THE TEN MILE CHAMPIONSHIP.— Mr Baum, the proprietor of Hackney Wick Race Grounds, intends giving a splendid cham- pion's belt, value 50 guineas, to be contended for on Monday, May 4; open to all the world. The belt to become the winner's own property. Second man to receive £ 5, third £ 3, fourth £ 2. Entrance free, and will remain open until Wednesday, April 22. The following men have already entered :— Deerfoot ( the Seneca Indian), E. Mills ( the six mile champion), W. Lang ( the present 10 mile champion), J. White of Gateshead, J. Brighton of Nor- wich, and Andrews of London. As Deerfoot returns to America in May, and cannot contend for the champion cup, this will be an opportunity to prove to the world whether he or the Pale- faces are champion at that distance. JACKSON THE AMERICAN DEER AND JONES OF ISLINGTON.— Many doubts having been expressed on the " Twenty Mile Handi- cap " about the relative merits of the Old Deer and Jones of Isling- ton, which race, it will be remembered, was won two years since by Jackson, they have again entered into articles to go the same long journey, for £ 10 a side, and Mr Roberts, the proprietor, will also add a silver cup for the winner. The race will come off" at Brompton en Monday, May 18, Jackson, on the original condi- tions, receiving a start of 770 yards. It will excite much interest. GREAT 300 YARDS SWEEPSTAKES.— For this sweepstakes of £ 10 each, at the City Grounds, Manchester, to which will be added £ 25, Mr Holden has received the whole of the stakes from J. Nut- tall, J. Nevin, G. Beddow, G. Mole, and W. Willcoek. To take place on Saturday, April 25, and Monday, April 27. The men will be drawn in pairs on Saturday, April 25, at Mr Holden's, White Lion, Manchester, at twelve o'clock at noon. Mr Kempton. of the Rising 8un, Freeschool- street. Horsleydown, intends giving prizes to be run for on Saturday, May 2, in a 120 yards handicap, open to all. Entrance Is, no acceptance, but all peds have to pay 6d admission at the doors. Entrances to be made at Mr Kempton's as above, or Mr Pudney's, on or before Tuesday, April 28. No money taken after. I). RICHARDS AND W. RICHARDS.— For this match we have now received £ 15 a side, and a further deposit of £ 5 a side is to be sent April 24. They are to run three miles, for £ 25 a side, on Pontypridd Common on Monday, May 4. Richards of London to receive £ 3 expenses at the last deposit. A match has been made between J. Black of Dublin ( the Irish champion mile runner) and A. Whitely of Antrim to run one mile, for £ 25 a side, Whitely to have 10 yards start. To be run in the Belfast Borough Park, May 4. £ 15 a side is already staked in the hands of Mr Neilson, Montgomery- street, Belfast. DULIEU AND TODDY RAY.— A match has been made between these men to run five miles on Monday, May 11, at Bow, for £ 5 a side. We have received £ 1 a side, and a similar deposit is to be sent April 24. JACKSON AND PUDNEY.— A match has been made between the veteran American Deer and J. Pudney to run four miles, for £ 20 a side, on Monday, May 25, at Bow. We have received £ 1 a side, and the next deposit of £ 4 a side will be due May 1. J. BRIGHTON AND J. TUCK.— These men are matched to run thrice round the Brompton Grounds, for £ 25 a side, on Monday, May 11; £ 10 a side is staked, and the men meet on Thursday, April 23, at Jesse Smith's, to put down another fiver each. TODDY RAY OF LONDON AND THE UNKNOWN — The final de- posit of £ 2 a side is to be made to J. Pudney, who is to be final stakeholder, on Tuesday, April 21. The race comes off on Mon- day, April 27, instead of Saturday, as stated in our last. BARKER AND PAYNE — For this match of two miles, in which Payne receives 50 yards start, we have received the whole of the money, £ 25 a side. It is to be run at Hackney Wick on Monday, April 27. WILLCOCK AND BURKE.— W. Willcock of Manchester and M. Burke of Salford have agreed to run 440 yards, for £ 50 a side, on June 13. Mr G. Hardy of Manchester has been appointed stake- holder and referee, and he has received the first deposit of £ 5 each. DIXON AND WEBB.— These men stake their final deposit next week for their four mile walking match, which takes place at Bow on Monday, April 27. To start at 5: 30. DIXON V TIME.— The match in which Dixon has to walk seven miles in 61 minutes is to take place at Bow on Monday, May 4. DIXON AND WEBB— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 1 10s a side, and a similar deposit will be due April 24. GUEST AND ROGERS.— We have received £ 1 on the part of Rogers, and £ 2 from Guest. LANG AND WHITE.— We have received a further sum of £ 2 10s from Lang. HATLEY AND SPOONEB.— We have received a further sum of £ 2 10s a side, and a similar deposit is to be made April 24. J. Sullivan, the veteran hurdle leaper, will take 30 hurdles start in 300 of Myers of Newmarket or J. Goulding of Stepney, or leap any one in London over 300 hurdles, if thy will give 50 hurdles, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Sullivan will be at Hackney Wick on Mon- day, April 20, prepared to make a match. A. France of Honley will run T. Pearson of the same place one mile, and give him 10 yards start; 01* W. Oldfteld of Netherton one mile level; or will give Dan Thomson of Dewsbury 20 vards start in the same distance; or will run A. Preston ofEarlsheaton one mile and give him 15 yards start, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. A match can be made at J. Dufton's, Spotted Cow Inn, Huddersfield, on Tuesday evening, April 21, from six to nine o'clock. R. Blandford of Southwark will run Owen of Clerkenwell 120 yards with two yards start, or Busby 120 yards level, or will run J. Owen of Lambeth 440 yards with 10 yards start, or Maxwell of St James's 100 or 150 yards level, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made at Beckwith's, Post Office Stores, Kennington road, on Saturday, April 18, between eight and ten. T. M'Cartney of St Bees, Whitehaven, will take 60 yards start of J. Percy of Newcastle, and run him one mile, for £ 20 or £ 25 a side, and will take reasonable expenses to run at Newcastle. Articles sent to T. M'Cartney, St Bees, and a deposit to Bell's Life will ensure a match. To run in six weeks from the signing of articles. E. Read of Bermondsey will run Jukes of Bethnal Green 120 yards, if he will allow liim three yards start, or he will run Riley or J ones of the Strand 120 yards, with five yards start, all for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made on Wednesday evening, April 22, between eight and ten o'clock, at Mr Dunwoody's, Blue Anchor- road, Bermondsey. T. Salt of Millwall will run Causer of Poplar, or Gray of the same place 100 or 200 yards level, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side, or will give Andrews one yards in 120, or Boyen of Poplar four yards in 100, for his own sum. Salt will be at J. Lewis's. Greenwich Pen- sioner, Poplar, on Saturday night, April 18, prepared to make a match. I. Jackson of Dudley will run Elwell of Brierly Hill from 120 to 160 yards, or take five yards in 440; or give Palmer one yard in 140; or he will run Walker of Westbromwich 120 yards, or take one yard in 160 yards of Green of the same place. Either of the matches, for £ lo a side, may be made by applying at Timothy Salmon's, Dolphin Inn, Dudley. W. Lang of Middlesborough will take 20 yards in one mile from Stapleton, or run him 600 yards level; or will give Jones25 yards in one mile or 40 in two miles. A deposit sent to Belts Life, and articles to Lang, at Mr Garratt's, Copenhagen Grounds, will ensure a match. W. Wilcock of Manchester will take 10 yards in 300 from J. Buckley of Tonge Lane, for his own sum. By sending articles and a deposit to J. Holden, White Lion, Long Millgate, a match can he made. W. Gale, in reply to W. Price's challenge, will accept the bet of £ 50 a side that he walks 1,000 miles in 1,000 successive hours in Cardiff, or £ 60 to £ 40 that he accomplishes the same feat in Lon- don. He has sent £ 5 deposit. C. O'Malley will run Maxwell of the Haymarket 120 yards, if he will give two yards start, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made on Saturday evening, April 18, at Mr Carlisle's, Brittannia, Star- corner, Bermondsey, between eight and ten. R. Bunn of Norwich has a man he will match to run Teddy Mills any distance, from 100 yards to 10 miles, Mills to choase the distance, if he ( Mills) will lay £ 30 to £ 20. An answer in Bell's Life will meet with attention. J. Campbell of Finsbury will run J. Roach of Milton- street half a mile if he will allow 30 yards start, or he will take 15 in 440 yards, for £ 5 a side. Articles and a deposit sent to Bell's Life, will be attended to, or an answer through this paper. THE PROUD PEACOCK, MAIDEN- LANE, COVENT- GARDEN.— The celebrated W. Lang arrived on Friday at Jesse Smith's, and will be glad to see his friends. At Juno's proud bird all is serene, and the summer beverages are of the recherche character. Beds as in the quiet dell, cooper of the nonsuch, ales sparkling, spirits! of Samson strength, and comfort and accommodation of the best. THE RING. FIGHTS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.— The history of the Cham- pionship of England, with the Appendix up to the end of 1860, may now be obtained at our office in one volume, price 5s, instead of 7s 6d for the two volumes. THE £ 2,000 MATCH. KING AND HEENAN.— An error occurred in our paragraph rela- tive to this match last week. We stated that £ 50 a side was to be staked on April 16, whereas the deposit is to be posted at Mr Richardson's, Blue Anchor, Church- street, Shoreditch, on Thurs- day, April 23, when it is expected there will be an unusually large muster. SMITH AND MILNES.— We have received £ 8 a side and articles for a match between G. Smith and M. Milnes of Huddersfield, who are matched to fight for £ 25 a side at catch weight, 011 the first Tuesday in June. They are to send £- 3 a side on Thursday, April 23. BALDOCK AND GANNON.— These men have staked £ 2 10s a side this week. The next deposit of £ 2 10s each is due at Jemmy Shaw's, Queen's Head, Crown- court, on Wednesday, April 22. Mickey Gannon is now iw strict training at Mr G. Davey's, Rose and Crown, Low Leighton, Essex. EDWARDS AND BULL.— A match has been made between Ed- wards of Chelsea and Bull of the Borough to fight, for £ 10 aside, on June 2. They have staked £ 1 a side, and are to stake similar sums every week. The next deposit is to be made at Mr Hinch- cliffe's, Pencutters' Arms, James- street, New- cut, on Thursday. T. BATE AND SWADDY REECE.— This match, at 8st 51b, for £ 15 a side, which stands to come off on June 1, is going on. A further deposit of 30s a side must be made on Thursday, April 23, at Ryall's, Broad- street Tavern, Broad- street, Islington, Birmingham. Mic M'CABE AND PAT DUFFY.— These Birmingham men must make their final deposit for their match, at 7st 101 b, for £ 10 a side, which comes off 011 April 27, to the final stakeholder, R. Brettle, on Monday, April 20, when they will toss for choice of place. Jack Fox of Birmingham and Bill Ryall's Novice are matched at 8st 81b, for £ 10 a side. They meet on Monday, April 20, at Ryall's, Broad- street Tavern, Broad- street, Islington, to draw up articles. G. Pevin and Caggy Wilson are matched to fight at 8st 121b, for £ 15 a side, in nine weeks from signing of articles, which they draw up on Monday, April 20, at Rickerby's, Anchor Inn, Sheep- street, and make a further deposit. POOTS AND FLETCHER.— These men have again forwarded £ 2 a side. They must send us their final deposit of £ 2 10a a side on Thursday, April 23. GODFREY AND OSTLEB.— On account of this match we have again received £ 2 a side. The eighth deposit of £ 2 a side will be due on Wednesday, April 22. Bob Davies of Birmingham and Mills of Northampton are in active training for their match, at 7st 101b, for £ 10 a side, which comes off on April 28. SULPHUR OF DUDLEY AND BOAT OF GORNAL.— These district men have signed articles to fight at catch weight, for £ 10 a side, on the 27th of April. Both men are in active training. HEFFERAN AND HACKETT.— The next deposit for this match is to be made at G. Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market, on Wednesday, April 22. STEWART AND TYLER.— These lads have again posted £ 2 each. The next deposit will be due at Mr Houghton's, Mechanic's Armss Millwall, on Wednesday night, April 22. WORMALD AND WOLF.— These men staked £- 5 a side at Jack Hicks's, on Tuesday, April 14. The place for the next deposit of £ 5 a side is to be named by Wolf in our next. TRAVEBS AND DILLON.— These men have again staked £ 10 a side. The next deposit is due at Bob Travers's, Sun and Thirteen Cantons, Castle- street, on Tuesday, April 21. HOLDEN AND WHITE.— These lads are to send us £ 4 a side on the 21st inst. BALL AND TURNER.— The seventh deposit of £ 2 a side for this match is in hand. The next of £ 2 each will be due on the 21st inst. BP. OWN AND KELLY.— We have to acknowledge £ 5 a side for this match. The men must send us £ 5 each on Thursday, April 23. Goss AND MACE.— These men must stake £ 30 to £ 20 in our hands on Thursday, April 30. We cannot insert challenges from unknown men unless pro perly authenticated. Neither can we in future insert acceptances of challenges where no address is given by the challenger, unless under peculiar circumstances. J. Holmes of Wolverhampton will fight H. Allen of Birming ham according to his challenge in our paper of April 5 at 9st 111b or 9st 121b, for £ 25 a side, in six weeks from signing articles. Holmes has sent £ 2 to make the match. Mr Saunders has left £ 2 for Terry Hawks to fight Young Col- lins ( Bob Travers's man), for £ 10 a side. Articles can be drawn up at the Greyhound, Webber- row, Waterloo- road, any evening next week. Mr Richardson is anxious to know if Tierney means to cover the £ 2 10s he staked for his lad. He hopes he will send articles to the Blue Anchor, Church- street, and £ 2 10s to our office. The fight to come off on the home circuit. Dick Fellows of Birmingham will fight M'Nulty, half way be- tween Liverpool and Birmingham, each man paying his own expenses. W. Hoitt will fight Willcock or Pevin, at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Tootell's, the Queen's Head, Howards- place, New Inkley, Birmingham. Young Cutler will fight Mat Collinson's JJIouse, or Ginger, at 7st 81b, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Rook's, Whittington and Cat, Great Brook- street, Birmingham. Jerry Regan ( the Baron) wilt fight Bull or Barny Regan at catch weight, for £ 10, open for £ 15. The match to be made at Mr Roberts's, Antigallican Star, Tooley- street, Borough. Bob Travers's new Black is still open to fight any Novice at lOst or lOst 21b, for £ 25 a side. A match can be made at Bob's own house. Young Drew is still open for a match at 8sfc, against any comer, for £ 100 a side. Application to be made to Bob Travers. A BENEFIT FOB OULD MIKE MADDEN.— This game old boxer having been out of business for some time, his friends wish to give him a mark of respect. They have, therefore, taken Mr Roberts's Grounds at Brompton for a benefit, on Monday, May 4, A most attractive programme will be issued, and the claims of Madden are such that they require no recommendation on our part to ensure a bumper. Joe Goss of Wolverhampton, who is matched with Mace, will take a benefit at Morris Roberts's, the Leopard Inn, Dale End, Birmingham, on Monday, April 20. Most of the leading pugilists of the Midland districts will set- to on the occasion. Ryall, Rook, T. Cooper's giant ( 6ft Sin), with many others, will lend their aid. Tom King ( who will positively attend) and Goss will wind up the sports. The saloon is capable of holding 1,000 persons. Young Drew takes a benefit on Monday evening, April 20, at Bob Travers's, Sun and Thirteen Cantons, Castle- street, Leicester- square, when he will be assisted by most of the " cracks " in town. Drew and Young Dutch Sam will wind up. J. Stewart of Glasgow who is matched to fight Tom Tyler for £ 50, intends taking a benefit at the Eagle Race Grounds, Waltham- cross, on Saturday, April 25. Several handicaps will take place. The wind- up between Jem Mace's Black and Stewart of Glasgow. Tom Goddard and Bob Hefferan ( the latter being matched with Tom Hackett, for £ 50 a side), intend taking a joint benefit, at Mr Abrahams's, the Barley Mow, Cromer- street, Brunswick- square, on Tuesday evening, April 21. Blade, the wrestler, takes a benefit at Jack Hicks's, King's Arms, Whitechapel- road, on Tuesday, April 21. ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE TO ADVEBTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. Young Reed, professor of the noble art of self- defence, at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly, gives private lessons daily from twelve till five, and from eight till ten in the evening. Gloves and every requisite provided. Gentlemen attended at their own residences. Gloves, dumb bells, and all gymHastic imple- ments forwarded to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of a remittance. Young Reed can also be heard of at Owen Swift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. OLD TIMES REVIVED.- Jemmy Shaw and Son's old far- famed sporting establishment, the Queen's Head Tavern, Windmill- street, Haymarket. Boxing in reality every Saturday. Also on Monday evening, April 20, first- rate boxers will display the manly art in all its branches. The new spacious ring far surpasses any other, as it is the oldest established academy of the present age. Far greater improvements are in contemplation. A grand enter- tainment next Wednesday evening, at nine o'clock precisely. On this occasion the whole set of commodious assembly rooms will be thrown open to the lovers of both canine exhibitions and the lovers of harmony, & c, as a friendly lead and last memento to the late veteran Bill Green, 78 years of age; the canine fancy and friends are solicited. Come early. Plenty of rats, ferrets, & e. Private lessons given in the noble art by the youthful Jemmy himself; also the young Champion, at any hour, day or evening. The private class held for amateurs every Thursday evening in the private saloon. Also, by desire, Jemmy is forming a class for tuition every Friday evening. All information from both senior and junior, who are always at home, and glad to see all old and new friends. The great 100 rat match, also the all England rat- ting sweepstakes for handsome prizes, come off next Tuesday evening at nine o'clock precisely. Plenty of sport will follow with large ferrets, & c. Above 300 fresh barn rats in Jemmy Shaw's possession for public or private sport. The long- established Odds and Ends meeting as usual every Thursday, free to all comers. The friendly lead and free canine exhibition this evening week, the 26th inst promises to be a bumper. THE NEW DRUM, ST MABTIN'S- LANE.— This house, so noted in the sporting world, is nightly crowded; for here is the warmest welcome ever to be found, the best of refreshments, and the coolest drinks. Crowds each Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evening, assemble around the mimic mvstic circle to watch with careful eye the doings of the youthful athletes who don the mufflers under the able superintendence of Job Cobley. Nat Langham is al ways at hand, ready to have a friendly bout, and show his fa- vourite left has still retained its cunning. The sudden death of Shocker Shipp is still discussed and regretted. We are glad to hear the brave is not forgotten, and that Jem Dillon had, up to Wednesday, April 8, collected by his own personal exertions the sum of £ 5, on behalf of Shocker. This is sticking to the Ship, and reflects great credit on Jem, whose kindness will, no doubt, be properly appreciated on his handing over the money to the representatives of the gallant deceased. Harmony every evening. Leader of the chorus, Phil Benjamin. TOM SAYEBS AND THE CHAMPION CIRCUS — The public are re- spectfully informed that he is now on a short tour with a first- rate equestrian company, and has been patronised by the gentry and nobility at all the principal towns which he has had the pleasure of visiting this season. Col Berkeley, of Berkeley Castle, was kind enough to < 3o him that honour on Monday, April 12, besides a great number of ladies and gentlemen of that vicinity. Tom will set- to at each performance, as follows :— April 18, Swindon; 20th, Wootton Basset; 21st, Calne; 22d, Trowbridge ; 23d, Bath ; 24th, Bristol; 25t. h, Yatton on Cleve- land ; 27th, Weston- super- Mare; 28th, Axbndge; 29th, Burn- ham ; 30th, Bridgewater. N. B. Performance at two, and half- past seven p. m. BLUE ANCHOR, CHURCH- STREET, SHOREDITCH.— Continued and deserved success attends 011 this great East End establishment. Wednesday's great gathering will have for the president Mr Le- baugh, and in the harmony will be assembled the sweetest of the sweet warblers. Mr Chummy will also appear. Mr Hicks will give his aid, and talent unapproached before will be prominent. On Saturdays George Crockett is the " ministering angel" in the manly art of self- defence, and at all and every time if the great mammoth " drum" worth a call. The proprietor, Mr Richardson, wishes to thank his friends, and cosy, comfortable, serene, and tranquil is the famous Blue Anchor, the home of champions, and the tips for everybody. BLUE BOAR'S HEAD, LONG- ACRE— This, one of the most noted of the sporting hostelries in London, was opened by one of the most respected of the backers, supporters, and patrons of all manly exercises, Mr W. Tupper, so well known of the Greyhound, in Waterloo- road. Ring goers, pedestrians, and every one who like what is considered " manly," will hail the advent of Mr Tupper in the West, and it is hoped that in his new venture he will have good support. His " knows" of all passing events— Mace and Goss, the giant King and the Yankee Heenan— his stock dogs, his toy dogs, his best of viands, the suaviter in modo, will it is hoped meet with support, and all who know him will wish him good success. Mat Collinson, of the Thatched House Tavern, Duddeston- row, Birmingham, returns thanks for the public patronage he conti- nues to receive, and informs his sporting friends that he has added a saloon for the convenience of gentlemen joining his large room ; also a new roped ring upon a raised stage, which is open for public sparring on Saturday and Monday evenings, under tha superintendence of that scientific boxer, Mic M'Cabe. Private lessons at any hour. A first- class bagatelle table. listiana, & c, to be seen at the bar. Best of wines, spirits, ales, & c. THE WHITTINGTON AND CAT, GREAT BROOK- STEEET, BIR- MINGHAM. — J. Rooke, whom nobody will fight, must make up his mind to wear the white flag, and therefore is now entering a course of training ts make him a real old boniface. He guarantees that one and all, whether high or low, rich or poor, shall find a hearty welcome, a full supply, a first- class quality, and a mode- rate fare. Public sparring every Saturday evening, conducted by Jack himself. JEM MACE'S, THE OLD KING JOHN, HOLYWELL- LANE, SHOBE- DITCH.— The sparring at this noted house on Saturdays and Mon- days is still conducted by Billy Duncan. The young lion will set- to every Saturday and Monday. The brave Jem Mace will be at home April 19 without fail, and will be glad to see all old and new friends, when they can enjoy the feast of reason and the flow of soul. Morris Roberts, the host of the Leopard Inn, Dale End, Bir- mingham, has, through business habits, gained the respect of all sporting and business men. His immense gymnasium is the right thing in the right time and place. The ales, wines, spirits, and cigars remain as unrivalled as ever. On Saturday night, April 18, gentlemen may depend on a treat, and Tuesday, April 21 ( instead of Monday, on account of Goss's benefit). THE RAM INN, SMITHFIELD, BIBMINGHAM.— Gentlemen at- tending this now celebrated house are respectfully advised to notice the sign, as it is any odds they will have to act upon it, that is, if they will come and ascertain the latest news they must ram in to get a place. The large room is open every Saturday evening for public sparring, conducted by Bob Davies, who is matched with Mills of Northampton. At Bob Travers's, the Sun and Thirteen Cantons, Castle street, Leicester- square, harmonic meetings every Wednesday evening in Bob's spacious room. On Wednesday, April 22, the chair will betaken by Mr Moody, faced by Mr Williams, assisted by a host of talent. Private lessons given by Travers and Young Drew, from eleven till five. Young Drew's benefit will take place on Monday, April 20. At G. Brown's, the Bell, Red Lion- market, Whiteeross- street, St Luke's, sparring every Monday aud Saturday as usual. On Tuesday evening, April 21, the chair will be taken by Mr J. Kitson, faced by Mv Freeman, and supported by a host of talent. This evening ( April 19) Mr T. G. Drummond will be glad to meet his friends. The renowned Jem Ward ( the Mentor of the Ring), at the Six; Cans and Crown, Holborn, nearly opposite Chancery- lane. Jem has opened his gallery of paintings, his own productions, to the inspection of which he invites connoisseurs and lovers o£ the art. Bob Webb having paid £ 1 entrance, has been made a member of the Pugilistic Association. DEATH OF W. HAYMON. — This well- known Birmingham pugilist, who some years back defeated Byng Stocks, M'Ginty, and others, died on the 24th March, in the General Hospital, Bir- mingham, from a broken leg. He was born in 1819. He has left a widow and two children in destitute circumstances, and Bob Brettle has kindly consented to receive subscriptions for them at the White Lion, Digbeth. A COMPARATIVE PLEA FOR PUGILISM. [ From Punch.'] " MB PUNCH: Let me commend to your notice the following paragraph extracted from a newspaper:— "' THE FORTHCOMING PEIZE FIGHT.— Last night there was a great gathering of the patrons of " the noble art of self- defence" at the George and Dragon, Beech- street, Barbican. It was a business meeting, and £ 50 a side was staked as an earnest of the forth- coming fight between Heenan and King. Much interest appears to be excited in the event.' " Here then, indignantly exclaims the reader, over whose mind benevolence and the other moral sentiments predominate, are arrangements for a brutal, disgusting, demoralising exhibition, made under the eyes of the Government and the noses of the police, in a low pothouse! " Sir, I have yet to learn that the George and Dragon, Beech- street, Barbican, is a low pothouse. For aught I know it is a very respectable public- house. Very probably, however, it does not quite come up in style and standing to the London Tavern, or to such an establishment as Maurigy's Hotel. But allow me to say, saving the presence of their reverences and worships, and the opinion of the vast majority of the better classes, that I can't see why the preliminaries of such an affair as the intended contest between Mr King and Mr Heenan should be incapable of being settled, and should not be customarily settled, at the very highest class of public- houses. " A prize fight, certainly, is a demoralising, disgusting, brutal exhibition in a very great measure. But the greatness of that measure is considerably in proportion to the number of black- guards comprised amongst the spectators. If these comprehended several peers, members of the House of Commons, inclusive now and t hen of a bishop, and other gentlemen, altogether constitu- ting an assembly wherein the blackguards— to wit, sharpers, thimble- riggers, pickpockets, and roughs— would be in a small minority, then I say the magnitude of the measure in which a prize fight is brutal, demoralising, and disgusting would be greatly reduced. It would be reduced to the spectacle of some contusion of features and bleeding of the nose, with perhaps, oc- casionally, the casualty of a broken bone. Fatal results would be almost precluded by the regulations to which the combat would be subjected in deference to the humanity of the lookers- on. " If a prize- fight is a disgusting, demoralising, brutal exhibi- tion, what is a battle? What are the effects produced upon the human countenance by the human fist to those produced upon the human skull, the human shins, the human viscera, by cannon- balls, rifle- bullets, and bayonets? If a battle is something else than a disgusting, & c, exhibition, so is a prize fight. Wouldn't the British nation send its armies to slaughter for the sake of preserving a little commerce ? Why, then, shouldn't two men fight for £ 50 and upwards, or downwards, a side ? For they don't try to kill each other, and a bout at fisticuffs is merely a struggle attended by risk of life. " Isn't pugilism rather the reverse of demoralising, in so far as it encourages the use of the fist instead of the knife ? " Fox hunting is surely a pastime anything but brutal, dis- gusting, or demoralising. But what do you say to a gentleman flung head foremost over a ' bullfincher ?' Think of his eyes and limbs; and consider whether they may not sustain worse conse- quences than any the most' nasty' punishment that Mr Heenan and Mr King are likely to inflict upon each other. " If the prize of pugilism is a sordid pecuniary consideration; if prize fighting occasions gambling, and largely cultivates the low propensity of acquisitiveness, so does horse racing. Suppose you were to render horse racing illegal, suppose the Derby had to be run on the sly, wouldn't it, in no very little time, come to be attended almost exclusively by rascals and blacklegs? And wouldn't settling day, and Turf business in general, be speedily transferred from an aristocratic TattersalFs to some un- speakable crib in the slums ? " If the foregoing considerations, designed to show that some- thing is to be said for the free exercise of what is allowed to be the noble art of self defence, are quite ridiculous, at least your gentle readers will have had a laugh at the absurd sophistry of your wrong- headed correspondent, whose intelligence is perhaps of a somewhat too dense " CONSISTENCY. " Alterse Partis- place, 10th after All Fool's Day, 1863." PIGEON FLYING— Mr King, of the Prince of Wales, Great King- street, Birmingham, will fly a pigeon from Warwick, Har- bury, and Croperdy stations, from each station on every successive Monday, for £ 5 a side each match, each party allowing 75 seconds for the drop. Money ready as abeve. T. Elcock of Wellington, Salop, will fly a pigeon against any pigeon in Wellington, or within three miles of that town. To fly from the Horse Shoes Inn, on the Shrewsbui- y road, or from Upton Magna, or Rodington, and will be at Mr Jones's, the Wrekin Inn, Wellington, on Saturday evening, April 25, to make the match for any reasonable sum. Time to be proportioned to distance. A great sweepstakes will take place at Mr King's, Princeof Wales, Great King- street, Birmingham, for a handsome silver watch and £ 3. Entries 10s each. To take place in six weeks from Monday, April 20. Parties who wish to contend for the prizes in the above match are respectfully requested to attend as above on Monday, April 20. BURLINGTON AND MANN.— This is a match to fly from Crew- kerne, on the South Western line, to London, 130 miles, July 27, for £ 10 a side. We have received £ 2 a side, and £ 2 10s a side is to be staked at Mr Crawley's, Queen's Head, Duke- street, Smithfield, May 5. George Towers, of Ashted- row, Birmingham, will fly a pigeon from Walsall against one of Richard Tuckey's, for £ 5 a side ; or he will make a match to fly a pigeon against one of Mr Ledbrook's five miles, and twirl for the road the morning of flying, for £ 5 a side. Money ready as above. Thomas Shepard, of the Shinglers' Arms, Tipton, will fly his old dun cock pigeon against any pigeon in England one, two, or fourteen miles, to choose their own road; to fly in two or five weeks, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. If a deposit is sent to Bell's Life and articles to Shepard as above, a match can be made. W. Martin, of the Red Lion, Deritend, Birmingham, has a pigeon of this year's breed he will match to fly five or seven miles against any other in Birmingham, for £ 5 a side, to twirl for the road the morning of flying. KNUR AND SPELL.— There were nearly 2,000 assembled at the City Grounds, Quarry Gap, Bradford, on Saturday, April 11, to witness the match between R. Greenwood ( alias Bob at Jumps) and Job ( alias Nelly) Pearson of Farsley, for £ 25 a side. There was a fair amount of money laid out on the event, com- mencing at 5 to 4 on Nelly, but during their practice rises the betting altered and became even, and in some instances guineas to pounds were laid on Greenwood. During the game betting was not altered. The even playing of Greenwood, which may be briefly stated, consisted of 24 nines and six eights in his 30 rises, making a total of 264 scores. At the last rise he had nine to get to set with Nelly, which he obtained amidst the cheers of his backers. Nelly in the game sent four tens, 18 nines, four eights, and four sevens— total 264; the game ending in a tie, Ultimately they agreed to draw the money down, J. Cook of Blackburn will play S. Abell of Bradford, or any other man in England, for £ 25 a side, with a 27- inch club, 20 or 30 rises. An answer sent to the Bull and Butcher, Blackburn, or through Bell's Life, will be attended to. BIRD SINGING.— Great pegging match for the champion- ship and £ 30, at Mr T. Sadler's, the Ship, Bacon- street. A chaf- finch pegging match will take place on April 26, for the above sum, between J. Cooper of Bethnal Green and J. Spurgeon of Haggerstone, to catch the most birds and show them the same day. Mr Sadler presents the winner with a silver snuff- box at a supper on Wednesday, April 29. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 19, 1863. 8 STEEPLE CHASING, WINDSOR SXEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: The Earl of Coventry, the Earl of Sefton, the Hon W. North, T. Richardson, Esq ( 1st Life Guards) ; Conwy Rowley, Esq ( 2d Life Guards); the Hon G. Hill ( Royal Horse Guards), Col Baker ( 10th Hussars), Major Wombwell ( 12th Lancers), Capt Seymour, Capt Gratrex ( 13th Hussars), Col Dickson ( 16th Lancers), Capt Arbuthnot( 18th Hussars), Col Bathurst ( Grena- dier Guards), Col Ewart ( Grenadier Guards), Col Goodlake ( Coldstream Guards), P. Parford, Esq ( Scots Fusilier Guards), Captain Bulkeley, W. Craven, Esq. Clerk of the Course and Judge: Mr T. Marshall. In deference to the melancholy and long- to- be- deplored be- reavement at Windsor at the close of 1861, no steeple chases were attempted in the following spring, so that, under ordinary cir- cumstances, a two years' lapsus might easily have entailed diffi- culty in renewing the sport. Not so, however, at the royal town, where, independently of true military sporting spirit, will be found every requirement for a first class meeting; nor in such hands as Captains Bulkeley and Seymour could doubt be entertained of the success of the past week's gathering, notwithstanding the late- ness of the season. The line of country, all pasture, scarcely differed from that used on former occasions, being, moreover, of such easy access and adaptation that the promoters of Aldershott have resolved upon holding their meetings in future at Windsor, the first of which is to take place in the autumn of the present year, in conjunction with that of the latter locality, where, doubtless, the change of fixture will prove beneficial to both. Comfort, convenience, and a view of most of the running, was now specially provided in the Ladies' Stand from Ascot, with other equipments for the official staff. Settling at Tattersall's on the first day, and attractions elsewhere on the second, materially thinned the betting enclosure, otherwise the attendance was as Bumerous and aristocratic as ever, the martial element, in fact, being even stronger than before. On Monday business was to have sommenced at half- past one o'clock with the Grand Military Chase, but did not come off to " military time," seeing that more than an hour was consumed in preparation. Weight wanted here, a saddle missing there, the mare Grisi arrived, but not to be found, while one gallant captain travelled expressly from Scotland only to discover that, by oversight, the animal he was engaged to ride had never been entered ! There were, however, few grumblers outside, for surely never was delay made more enjoyable by a vernal sun and clear blue sky, imparting a grandeur to the castle's " stately towers," looking down as it were upon the animated scene. At length, all being ready, eight faced the starter for the event in question, the con- test for which had barely begun, when a succession of casualties showed plainly that the fences, by no means big, but rather close on each other, required careful " doing." One of the competitors terminated his career through jumping out of distance, and others, as they proceeded, being more or less in trouble, left the main tug of war to Tupsley— not the old steeple chaser of that name— and The Nabob, who beat him, the patient sieerage and final rush of the latter commanding more of experienced professionalism than the young amateur form. The three miles match with Cannon Ball and Stays afforded amusement to the spectators, as well as work in the Ring, where the odds, at first 2 to 1 on Stays, changed from one to the other during the race, Cannon Ball landing them at last. Unlike the opening tournay, the Windsor Chase partook more of the character of a flat race, unattended as it was by up- sets or impediment, the matter at issue being simply which could stay longest, and the pace just suiting Yaller Gal, she pulled through cleverly, thanks to the fine handling of her gallant pilot, • who took his departure for Punchestown soon after. With regard to the weights for the above, it should be explained that in the first published lists Doubtful, by mistake, was handicapped instead of Deception, the former not being entered at all. The Selling Cht. se went to Longford, though had Sir Robert escaped a nasty fall while going within him- self close at home, it is pretty certain the parties a second time to- day making a favourite of the other would again have been dropped in the hole. The Borough Members' Plate, re- duced to a match directly after starting, ended in favour of Orkousta, who had no difficulty in disposing of the apparently broken- down Alroy. In the four- mile chase the principal brook • was crossed three times, with fifty- three fences in the all, while thirty- seven leaps, including two clearances of the water afore- said, intersected the three mile journeys. On Tuesday, joy- bells in the morning and booming cannon at noon not only welcomed the sixth natal day of Her Majesty's last- born, but spread sprightliness around as " four- in hands" and fashionably- filled equipages bowled through the streets to the course. Of the dozen sporting silk for the Hunters' Chase the selected Alexandra, at the head of the surviving division— for two- thirds of the field were placed hors de combat early— looked like bringing it off, when an ugly purler destroyed the sanguine hopes of her backers, whereby The Countess, capitally ridden, and almost as good a favourite, won easily. Unable to pull out of her track, Grey Tommy rolled over the fallen mare, from beneath whom Mr Barton was taken up insen- sible. Consciousness, however, soon returned, and he was enabled to land Pairplay a clever winner in the conclud- ing chase! The weather, after the first race, changed for the worst, with a drenching storm of some duration, rendering it unnecessary to dwell upon the events that followed, inasmuch as the slippery ground settled the pretensions of more than one of the otherwise might- have- been winners. With an exception or two, the whole of the stewards were present each day, Capt Bulkeley in particular distinguishing himself by good humouredly officiating as starter; Capt Bathurst bearing the advance flag; the weighing and other arrangements of the meet- ing being as usual under the superintendence of Mr Thomas Marshall. MONDAY, APRIL 13.— The GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added; 12st each; the second saved his stake; winners extra; about three miles; 9 subs. Mr C. C. Higgins's ( 13th Hussars) bk g The Kabob, by Tadmor, lost ( inc 141b extra) Owner 1 Mr Meiklam's ( 78th Highlanders) b g Tupsley, aged, 12st 71b ( including 71b extra) Mr Kemis 2 Mr Fairfield's ( Rifle Brigade) b g Tally Ho, 5 yrs, 12st Mr Butler 0 Mr Johnstone's ( Grenadier Guards) m Nut- cracker, I2st Capt Fludyer 0 Major Wombwell's ( 12th Lancers) chm My Mary, aged, 12at Owner 0 Capt Fletcher's ( 12th Lancers) b g Glen Aros, 6 yrs, 12st Mr Steel 0 Mr Godman's ( Carbiniers) eh g Yellow Dwarf, I2st71b ( including 71b extra) Owner 0 Capt Bulkeley's ( Royal Horse Guards) Long- ford, aged, 13st ( including 141b extra) Capt Williams 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Longford, 4 to 1 each agst The Nab ® b and Tupsley, and 5 to 1 agst Glen Aros. Murmurs at the full hour lost in beginning eventually subsided into applause at the pretty military- like way in which, at the first attempt, Captain Bulkeley • despatched his troop in a line, soon, however, to be broken by My Mary taking the command at a fairish pace. The wide aweep taken by most of her followers round the sharp turn for the enclosures thence lying in a straight line from the Stand, threw the field into rather straggling order, though all were again tolerably well together at the second fence, save Tally Ho, taking it sideways, and dissolving partnership with his rider, who remounted, but finding the animal decidedly not " i' the vein," came back with him to the paddock. Mean- while Nutcracker, The Nabob, Tupsley, and Glen Aros went on in the wake of Major Wombwell's mare, whose long lead at half a mile terminated by a stirrup giving way at a leap, and sending her gallant pilot to grass on landing. The latter, notwith- standing, was soon up and at it again, but not until Tupsley and The Nabob were half a distance in advance, the fact being that from this point everything else was virtually out of the race! Nutcracker, called upon too soon at a jump, had come down head- long, dislocating his neck and causing instant death, while Glen Aros, refusing, and Yellow Dwarf running on the wrong side of a post, both now kept company with old Longford, who from the commencement by no means justified the preference awarded him as favourite. Returning to the forward pair, Tupsley showed the way over the brook at the finishing course three or four lengths ahead of The Nabob, whose rider, under the impression that the time to win had arrived, set to work in earnest, but was soon ap- prised of the mistake, and in pulling round for the curve above alluded to, to commence the seond round, lost at least one hun- dred yards. The Nabob, however, was in rapid pursuit ere My Mary and Glen Aros next re- passed the Stand, the trio, as already hinted, now struggling on behind them being Glen Aros, Long- lord, and Yellow Dwarf, neither of the last- mentioned five, bar- ring an accident in front, possessing the ghost of a chance. All, therefore, remaining to be told is that, having gradually fetched up his ground, The Nabob got within half a dozen lengths of the leader at the turn home on the hill, where Tupsley going a little wide, gave a still further advantage to his opponent, who headed him directly they were clear of the water leap, and won through sheer riding by three lengths. My Mary next walked in with Longford long after the judge had left the chair, followed by Glen Aros, stopped in the last three quarters of a mile. MATCH 100; three miles. Mr Harford's ( Scots Fus Gds) Cannon Ball, lost 101b. . Owner 1 Capt Rowley's ( 2d Life Gds) Stays, lOst 41b ( carried lOst 81b) Owner 2 Betting: 2 to 1 on each alternately as the race proceeded. Stays, after rearing up at the post; and; unseating her owner, was first off, but again became riderless through rushing at a small bank, whereby Cannon Ball stole nearly a quarter of a mile ahead before the mare had righted. However, with a fine turn of speed, Stays soon decreased the gap, and resumed the lead in coming down to the brook the first time, but, oddly enough, at her old fence repeated the jockey- unshipping performance, the effect of which being past redemption, Cannon Ball, who jumped ad- mirably throughout, ran home an easy winner by thirty lengths. The WINDSOR OPEN HANDICAP of 100 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 10 sovs each, 2 ft; winners extra; about four miles; 13 subs. Mr Brisoo's Yaller Gal, by Shawn Buidhe, list 101b.. MrDixon 1 Mr Land's b g Deceiver, I2st B. Land, jun 2 Mr W. W. Baker's Light of Other Days ( late Johnny), list 121b Nightingall 3 Mr F. M. Frederic's bk g The Dane, lOst Lovsey 4 Mr C. Symond's ch g Brownie, list Mr Wood 0 Mr T. Richardson's The Hero, lOst 71b Mr Barry 0 Mr J. T. Gale's br g King Tom, lOst 41b C. Boyce 0 Betting: 2 to 1 ( at first 5 to 1) agst The Dane, 5 to 2 agst De- ceiver, 7 to 2 agst Yaller Gal, and 4 to 1 agst Light of Other Days. King Tom cut out the work with a clear lead to the back of the Stand, whence The Dane and Deceiver, joining in front, went on nearly abreast with the leader; Yaller Gal, Brownie, and The Hero also running side by side two or three lengths from them, whipped in by Light of Other Days. Excepting The Hero's stoppage through refusals, these positions were unchanged to the brook, which The Dane charged in front; but on the way to the far side again resigned to King Tom, the others waiting on him in a body to the principal water leap in cir- cuit the second, after crossing which Brownie dropped away, and subsequently getting down on his knees at a bank disappeared in toto. When round the far bend on the right the last time the pace, only moderate, became tolerably good, whereupon King Tom, still at the head of affairs, beat a retreat, leaving Yaller Gal and Deceiver in advance, Light of Other Days going on at their heels, The Dane, at a moderate interval, being fourth. In racing for the final turn, Deceiver had slightly the best of it, but directly their heads were in the home direction, Yaller Gal took her colours to the fore, and though closely pressed over the brook by " the light" and Ben Land's horse, she had no difficulty in im- mediately disposing of both, and won in a canter by a length ; a fine race for second being in favour of Deceiver, by three quarters of a length; The Dane was a good fourth, King Tom well up with him. The SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; about two miles; 5 subs. Capt Bulkeley's Longford, by Humming Bird, aged, 12st 71b ( 150 sovs) C. Boyce 1 Mr Tompkins's Sir Robert, lOst ( SO) Nlghtlngall 2 Mr Land's Diadem ( 80) B. Land 0 Mr Stanley's gr m Miss Goodall, aged, list 71b ( 50). T. Holmes 0 Mr Hoey's m Fidget, list ( carried list 41b) ( 50) Owner 0 Betting: 7 to 4 agst Longford, 5 to 2 agst Sir Robert, and 3 to 1 agst Diadem. Sir Robert made play, waited on byPidget, who was out of it at the small jump referred to in the match, where she also deposited her jockey. The grey coming to grief soon after, • was succeeded by Diadem coming down on her side, leaving Sir Robert and the favourite to finish the race, the former leading to the third fence from home, when he pitched heels over head on landing, and though remounted with perhaps unheard of alacrity, never reached Longford, and was defeated by six lengths. The others returned by short cuts. No advance was offered on the winner's selling price. The BOROUGH MEMBERS' PLATE ( Handicap) of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; winners extra; about two miles and a half; 11 subs. Mr Wood's b m Orkousta, by Faugh a Ballagh, lost 71b B. Land 1 Mr F. Martin's b g Alroy, lOst F. Martin 2 Mr J. Bennett's gr h Gladiator, 12st 71b Mr Dixon 0 Col Bathurst'sch gXanthus, list 41b G. Holman 0 Mr H. Bennett's ch m Quicksilver, 10at 71b Gammidge 0 Mr R. Rowland's b m Kitty Skittles, 19st Holmes 0 Mr West's Mary Stuart, lOst R. Sherwood 0 Betting: 7 to 4 agst Gladiator, 2 to 1 agst Xanthus, and 3 to 1 agst Orkousta. Mary Stuart rushed off with the lead, but whipped round at the first fence, and caused a regular scrimmage, in which a cannon between the favourite and Kitty Skittles brought the latter down on her broadside. Alroy getting clear, then showed in advancc, with Orkousta second, Mary Stuart and Quicksilver also following them, but were stopped at a mile— Gladiator not being persevered with after his check, while X nthus, left at the post, took no part in the contest. When fairly com- mencing the last round the colours of Orkousta were viewed in the van, and a stumble at the moment of making his effort, throwing Alroy further in the rear, he was eventually beaten by eight lengths, and pulled up lame. TUESDAY.— The HUNTERS' SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added; three miles; 14subs. Mr Maud's The Countess, by Dagobert, lOst 71b ( carried I0stlllb)( 40 sovs) Mr Cherry 1 Mr Godman's ch g Yellow Dwarf, 12at 71b ( 100) .... Mr Smith 2 Mr G. R. Cross's ch g Forester, llst( car list 41b) ( 50).. Owner 3 Mr Harford's Cannon Ball, lost 71b ( 40) Owner 4 Capt Peard's Nuncio, lost 71b ( 40) Mr Phillips 0 Mr Foster's gr g Grey Tommv, 12st( 100) Capt Knox 0 Mr Williams's ch m Maggie, " lost 71b ( 40) Mr New 0 Mr Smither's bk g Relic, 12st 71b ( 100) Mr Barry 0 Mr Heey'd b m Fidget, 12st ( 100) CaptCoates 0 Mr Herbert's Sugar Plum, list ( 50) Mr Johnson 0 Mr Lambert's Alexandra, lOst 71b ( 40) Mr Barton 0 Capt Rowley's Stays, list ( 50) Mr R. Bulkeley e Betting : 7 to 2 agst Alexandra, 4 to 1 each agst The Countess and Relic, and 5 to 1 agst Yellow Dwarf. The lot got away on such excellent terms, that to the turn it was doubtful which was actually leading. However, from that point Grey Tommy was about half a length in front of The Countess, with Forester as far from her, the ruck being headed by Yellow Dwarf, Nuncio, and Alexandra, while Sugar Plum and Stays, full of obstinacy, soon figured in the rear, the latter having to be remounted at the well- remembered spot destroying her luck yester- day. What with refusals, falls, and interruptions to others anxious to go on, the tailing along the far side beggared description; in short, nearly a mile had been traversed when we were enabled once more to sift the corn from the chaff. The grey had then beaten a retreat, leaving Yellow Dwarf in command, well in whose wake were Countess and Alexandra, the next divi- sion comprising Cannon Ball, Forester, Nuncio, and Stays. De- scending for the brook the running was taken up by Alexandra, succeeded at intervals of three or four lengths each by Yellow Dwarf, Nuncio, Forester, and Cannon Ball, a long way from whom was Grey Tommy, followed by Stays, whose rider saga- ciously pulled up just before regaining her redoubtable yet insig- nificant bank. In the ensuing half mile Nuncio was numbered with the fallen, the next upset being that of the leader in landing from the lane to the enclosure preceding the winning field on the right. Mr Barton, almost senseless from a heavy fall, lay quite motionless after being rolled upon by Grey Tommy, coming in her track, the grey rising and galloping away minus his rider ; the upshot being that Countess went on with the lead to the end, and won easily by three lengths; the third beaten by the same ; Cannon Ball a middling fourth; these only passing the chair. The winner was sold to Colonel Paulett Somerset for 68gs. The MILITARY SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; list each; to be ridden by officers on lull pay of the army; the winner to be sold for 60 sovs; about three miles; 4 subs. Mr vvillougliby's Revoke ( late Gamecock), ( pedigree unknown), list Mr Smith 1 Hon R. Hare's ( Royal Horse Artillery), b g Playboy ( h b), aged, list CaptRiddell 2 Mr Lart's ( IStii Hussars) Ladybird, 6 yrs, list Owner 3 Mr Cherry's Falrplay, 6 yrs, list Owner 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Playboy, and 2 to 1 agst Revoke and Fair- play. Steady running was made by Ladybird, until twice declin- ing the second fence placed her a long way last. Revoke then going on with the lead was succeeded by Fairplay, whose chance, however, at a fence or two beyond the sewer was extinguished by pitching on her head, and rolling over her rider, much shaken. After this Revoke had it all his own way, and won by twenty lengths, Ladybird walking in. The CASTLE STEEPLE CHASE PLATE ( Handicap) of 30 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; winners71b extra; about two miles and a half ; 20 subs. Col Bathurst's eh g Xanthus, bv Joe Lovell, list 21b.. J. Land 1 Mr R. Rowland's b m Kitty Skittles, lost T. Holmes 2 Mr H. Bennett's gr h Gladiator, 12st 41b Mr Barry 0 Mr Nightingall's Sulina, 10st 71b H. States 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Gladiator, 2 to 1 agst Xanthus, and 3 to 1 agst Sulina. Kitty Skittles shot away with a commanding lead directly the word was given, but was subsequently caught by Xanthus, both, however, refusing at the back of the Stand, and so let up Gladiator and 8ulina, the lot practising in vain for several minutes ere Xanthus was first persuaded over. He was followed to the gardens by Kitty Skittles, where the pair again declined, and were passed by Gladiator, who in turn be- coming alarmed at the shouting of the crowd, blundered head- long into the succeeding water course. Unable to resume work, the fallen one was next passed by Xanthus, who going on by him- self, cantered home nearly a distance in advance of Kitty Skittles, who shut up quite after jumping the brook the last time, into which, we should have stated, Sulina plumped with her rider in the first round, amidst roars of laughter ac the complete submer- sion of both. The SCURRY HANDICAP CHASE of 3 sovs each, 1 ft, with 25 added; winners 71b extra; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs; about two miles; 7 subs. Mr Cherry's Fairplay, by Papageno, lOst 71b Mr Barton 1 Mr R. Rowland's Kitty Skittles, lOst 41b T. Holmes 2 Mr Williams's ch m Maggie, aged, lOst 121b Mr New 0 Betting: 5 to 4 on Fairplay. Kitty Skittles and the favourite were alternately in front until in the last three quarters of a mile the former obtained a lead of at least twenty lengths. This, however, gradually declined to the straight, where Fair- play drew upside, headed the mare when clear of the water, and won very cleverly by a length and a half. Maggie refusing, was left early astern, being, in fact, outpaced all the way. The winner was not sold. SOUTHDOWN HUNT STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Col Steele ( 9th Lancers), W. L. Christie, Esq, Master of the Southdown Hunt; H. M. Curteis, Esq, Master of the East Sussex Hunt; F. F. Thomas, Esq, and A. Donovan, Esq. Hon Sec: Mr T. Knight. Judge: Mr Prime. Clerk of the Scales: Mr H. F. Stocken. MONDAY, APRIL 13.— This meeting took place on Mon- day, over the same ground as last year, but under more favour- able auspices, the ground on this occasion being in capital condi- tion. There was an immense attendance, and the sport through- out the afternoon was ef an interesting character. Mr Prime ably discharged the duties of judge, as did Mr H. F. Stocken those of clerk of the course. The HUNTERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for horses regularly hunted; list 71b each; winners extra; gentlemen riders; professionals 71b extra; the second saved his stake; about three miles. Mr Kent's br m Brunette, list 7Jb Grant 1 Mr J. C. Tilbury's gr g Forlorn Hope, 12st 31b.. Mr Atkinson 2 Mr Cameron's br g Linkboy, 12st Owner 3 Mr J. Barberie's gr g Huntsman, 12st 71b Furner 0 Mr Buli's br h Ingestrie, 12st Davey 0 Mr Fitzgerald's ch g Irish Rake, list 71b Mr E. Carter 0 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Linkboy and Forlorn Hope, 3 to 1 agst Brunette, and 5 to 1 agst Ingestrie. Forlorn Hope took the lead at starting, followed by Linkboy, Brunette, and Hunts- man in the order named; Irish Rake last. At trie first water jump Ingestrie fell, but was soon remounted, and continued the race. They all cleared the second water jump, and on passing the Stand the first time Forlorn Hope and Linkboy were leading, the former being slightly in front. Next came Brunette and Hunts- man, nearly close together, Ingestrie several lengths behind, and Irish Rake out of the race. At the first water jump in the second round Forlorn Hope, which had obtained a strong lead, refused, but cleared it a few seconds before Linkboy came up. At the turn in the distance Brunette drew on to the two leaders, Forlorn Hope and Linkboy, and in coming up the rise, Brunette went to the front and won easily. Forlorn Hope was second; a bad third, the others nowhere. Mr Cameron injured himself severely, and was prevented riding again. The MILITARY STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for horses the property of officers of the 9th Lancers, from the 21st of March, 1S63; 12st each; winners extra; about two miles. Mr Hepburn's ch g Solferino, 12st 71b Mr Longman 1 Mr Starkey's Nimrod, 12st71b Owner 2 Capt Hardy's b m Sylvia, 12st 41b Owner 3 Mr Lawrence ns b g Balaclava, 13st Lawson 4 Mr Chalmer ns ch g Confidence, 12st Mr Erakine 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Balaclava, and 3 to 1 agst anything else. They went away well together, Balaclava having a slight lead. Nimrod and Confidence refused the first fence; while the former was got over at the second attempt, but Confidence could not, and was pulled up. Sylvia refused at the second, and at the first water jump Solferino went up to Balaclava, when a race ensued to the next water jump, where Mr Lawson went to grass, and Solferino ran in alone. Sylvia a bad third. The SUSSEX STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 30 added, for horses regularly hunted ; 12st each; winners extra; the second saved his stake; gentlemen riders; about two miles. Mr Elphick's brg Advent, 12gt 51b Mr Brown 1 Mr Cameron's br g Linkboy, 12st 51b Mr Bender 2 Mr C. N ® rris's b g Tim Whlffler, 12st Mr Grant 3 Mr Elphick's br g The Stag, 12st Mr Witherton 4 Mr W. Adams's b m Molly Bawn, 12st 121b T. Clay 5 Mr R. Birkbeck's b g Sunset, 12st Mr Spencer Leigh 0 Mr J. Tollit's b m Princess, 12st lib Mr Newman 0 Mr Cameron's ch g Babylon, 12st Mr Atkinson 0 Betting: Even on Babylon, 3 to 1 agst Tim Whiffler, 3 to 1 agst Linkboy, 4 to 1 agst Advent, and 5 to 1 agst anything else. At the start Mr Grant went away with a strong lead, with Princess second , and Linkboy third ; the others well together, Molly Bawn heading the ruck. At the second fence Mr Grant went to grass, but soon remounted and continued the race. Just before the first turn in the course Molly Bawn went to the front, closely f oho wed by Linkboy and Advent. At the jump before the water Molly Bawn refused, leaving the lead with Link- boy, Advent being pretty well up. At ; heturnin the large field Advent went right up to Linkboy, cleared the second water jump first, and won in a canter. Tim Whifiler, who had gone well after throwing his rider, was third, The Stag was fourth, and Molly Bawn fifth. An objection was made that the rider of Advent ( Mr A. Brown) was a professional, and ought to have carried the 71b extra. The stewards investigated the case, but there being no proof of Mr Brown's name ever having been in the Calendar as a professional, the point was decided in his favour. The SELLING STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 15 added; list; win- ner to be sold for 30 sevs, & c; about two miles. Mr Elohlck's br g Advent Mr Brown 1 Mr Elphick's ch g Sir Holme T. Picket 2 Mr H. Hollamby's gr m Orange Blossom Mr Grant 3 Mr Fitzgerald's ch g Irish Rake Mr Carter 0 Mr Knight's b m The Thistle Holder 0 Mr Elphick's b m Miss Emily Emery 0 Betting: Even on Advent, 2 to 1 agst Miss Emily, 3 to 1 agst Sir Holme, 4 to 1 agst Thistle, and 5 to 1 agst any other. Advent won easily ; a bad third. The winner was sold for 45gs. THE OAKLEY HUNT ( BEDFORD) STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: His Grace the Duke of Manchester, Colonel Mills, Capt Polhill- Turner, Capt Meux Smith; Harry Thornton, Thomas Barnard, R. W. Arkwright, F. Dawkins, and W. F. Taylor, Esqs. Judge: H. D. Boulton, Esq. Starter : Harry Thornton, Esq. Clerk of the Course: Mr H. W. Wilson. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15.— It was not until the close of the late hunting season that the Oakley Hunt Steeple Chase Meeting was entertained, but with the fashionable support given by the neighbouring aristocracy it passed off with the utmost eclat— much praise being due to Mr H. Wilson, the clerk of the course, for the indefatigable ex- ertions he displayed in the conduct of such an agreeable day's sport. The weather was delightfully fine, causing a very numerous attendance, amongst which we noticed his Grace the Duke of Manchester, Col Fitzroy, Col Higgins, Capt Meux Smith, Capt Coutts, Capt Thornton, Capt Polhill- Turner, Mr R. Couchman, ( Mayor of Bedford), Capt Newland, and Messrs Harry Thornton, R. W. Arkwright, W. F. Dawkins, Geo. Barnett, F. Taylor, C. Lindsell, C. Higgins, F. Chichester, Thos. Barnard, R. Thomas, & c. After the recent rains, which caused the ground to be well covered with herbage, the course became fine going, not a single accident occurring, notwithstanding there were several falls. The sport commenced with a Sweepstakes, which was won, after a speedy- run race, by Topthorne, beat- ing Leicester, the favourite, cleverly by half a length. The Handicap Steeple Chase, open to All England, unfortunately resulted in a walk over by Worcester, but the exciting race which followed in the Hunt Cup Steeple Chase fully compensated for this; Rufus, the winner, adding to his Stratford- on- Avon victory, where he carried 13st 71b over three miles, and at this meeting carried 13st, including 141b extra, acceding 211b to Piebald, who was much fancied, and very artistically ridden by Mr A. Good- man. Still he could not live the pace the race was run at, Mr G. Drake landing Rufus an easy winner by four lengths. The Scurry, which was won by Music, terminated the sports very satisfactorily. A SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for all horses belonging to gentlemen, farmers, or tradesmen that have been regularly hunted with the Oakley, Lord Dacre's, or the Cam- bridgeshire Hounds; 12st each; the winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race 71b, twice 141b extra, & c; three miles. Mr T. Battams's br g Topthorne, 12st Mr F. Lotan 1 Mr H. Lington's b g Leicester, I2st 71b ( including 71b extra) MrW. Bevill 2 Mr Stonebridge ns Leo, by Leopold, 12st Mr Marsh 3 Mr W. Pope's ch h Heart of Oak, 12st Mr Jenkins 0 Mr G. W. Hughes's ch g Unknown, 12st 41b Owner 0 Mr J. Kempson's Daylight, 12st MrTopham 0 Betting : 2 to 1 agst Leicester, and 3 to 1 agst Topthorne. Un- known went off with the lead to the Bedford- road, where Leo, with Daylight and Leicester, took prominent positions. When rising the hill the latter obtained the lead, which he kept until rounding Mr Castleman's farm, where he was joined by Top- thorne. In this order they came to the water jump, which was taken by Leicester and Topthorne simultaneously. Leicester then showed slightly in front until coming into the straight, when, after a fine set- to, Mr Lotan landed Topthorne a winner by half a length, six lengths separating second and third. After passing the post the rider of Unknown was thrown and severely shaken. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for horses belong- ing to gentlemen or farmers that have been regularly hunted with the Oakley, Lord Dacre's, or the Cambridgeshire Hounds in 1862- 63; 12st 71b each; the winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race in 1862- 63 141b extra; over about three miles of country. M r J. Kempson's Charley Grev, 12st 71b Mr Topham 1 Mr Stonebridge na Otho, by Grecian, 12at 71b . . Mr F. Lotan 2 Mr W. Fiat's Tommy, 12st 71b Mr Webster 3 Mr W. F. Taylor's White Stockings, 12st 71b.... Mr W. Bevill 0 Capt Polhill- Turner's bk g, Back Tommy, by Pontiff, 12st 71b Mr Jenkins, jun 0 Mr W. S. Brooke's gr h Change for a Sove- reign, 12st 71b MrC. M'Mahon 0 Betting: Even on White Stockings, 3 to 1 agst Charley Grey, and 4 to 1 agst the others. White Stockings was the first to show in front, when at the first fence he was joined by Change for a Sovereign, but both, with the other four in their rear, refused at the Bedford road. White Stockings bolting, was afterwards pulled up, and returned home. Otho was the first to fence, closely attended by Black Tommy. Before reaching the top of the hill Change for a Sovereign obtained the lead, but refused the fence adjoining Mr Castleman's farm. Descending the hill, Charley Grey held an advanced position, crossing the brook ten lengths before Otho and Black Tommy; the latter bieaking down at the next fence, was pulled up, and Charley Grey won easily by ten lengths, Otho beating Tommy for second place by the same distance. The BEDFORD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE ( open to all Eng- land), of 10 sovs each, hft, with 70 added; the second to save his stake; a winner of any handicap steeple chase after the decla- ration of the weights 71b extra; the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; over about four miles of fair hunting country. Mr J. Rich's Worcester, by Annandale, llst41b.. MrC. Pears wo The HUNT CUP STEEPLE CHASE, in specie, by subscription of 10 sovs each, for horses that have been regularly hunted with any established pack of hounds ; horses never having started in any steeple chase allowed 71b ; a winner of a steeple chase in 1862- 63 value 50 sovs 141b, twice 211b, or of a steeple chase of the value of 150 sovs at any time 561b extra. Mr W. Blencow's Rufus, by Bentick, 13st ( in- cluding 141b extra) Mr G. Drake 1 Hon F. Calthorpe's Piebald, list 71b Mr A. Goodman 2 Mr T. Mander's Mary Ann, 12st Mr Dickens 3 Mr E. Crainshaw's br g Rughy, 12st Owner 0 Capt Coote's Doubtful, 12st Owner 0 Mr H. F. Chichester's Bridesmaid, 12st Owner 0 Betting : 2 to 1 agst Rufus, 3 to 1 agst Piebald, and 4 to 1 agst Mary Ann. Rugby, Rufus, and Piebald made the running to the Bedford- road ; Bridesmaid failing at the second fence was left a long way in the rear. After crossing the road Mary Ann bolted, when going up the hill Rufus led with Piebald well up, Rugby and Mary Ann going on in the order named. After rounding the farm Piebald and Rufus came on together, with Rugby third, Mary Ann fourth, all getting well over the brook, but at the next fence Rugby fell a burster. The race was then evidently left to Piebald and Rufus, which the latter won after an exciting struggle by four lengths. The SCURRY STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 10s, with a purse added; catch weights; about a mile and a half. Mr York's Music Mr Bateman 1 Mr Taylor's White Stockings 2 Mr Wilson's Star 3 Mr Hardy's Nelly 0 Mr Pick s C. M 0 Mr Hill's Nancy 0 Mr Busby's Tattersall 0 After a fast run race Music won by ten lengths. THE TIVYSIDE HUNT WEEK AND STEEPLE CHASES. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15.— No doubt a strong resemblance exists between the Welsh and their Milesian brethren, and in no point are their national characteristics more apparent than in their mutual love for a bit of cross- country work, which seems innate in the Celtic breast. It is now nearly 20 years since any- thing like a steeple chase meeting has taken place on the Tivyside. The matter has frequently been mooted since, but never reached maturity. It was, however, decided that an attempt should be made. Fortunately, the aid of the respected and popular Master of the Tivyside and of Lieut- Col Saunders Davies was secured as stewards, and nothing could exceed the courtesy and energy with which they carried out their self- imposed duties ; and Mrs Jones and Mrs Saunders Davies were indefatigable in making the arrangements for the balls, which proved most successful. Thanks to the kindness of Mr Lloyd, Mr Webley Parry, and Capt Griffith, no difficulty arose in getting a course ; they not only gave the necessary permission, but did every- thing in their power to insure the success of the meet- ing, and Pantgwyn, Parkygorse, and Noyadd afforded abun- dant supplies of luncheon to all comers. The Tivyside Hounds met at Cardigan on Tuesday, and in spite of the dry weather, they had a most excellent run, finding at Forest, and killing on the sea shore at Teriffith. The weather was charming, and the course well attended both by the gentlemen of the neigh- bourhood and district, as well as by the farmers, & c. The contest for the Open was one of the closest we have seen, and the riding of T. Davies, whose star was again in the ascendant, and of J. Wheal, was worthy of all praise. The going was perfect; indeed trie pace for the Open was faster than any Welsh race we have ever witnessed. The items on the card were got through with very fair punctuality, and we were enabled to return to Cardigan in good time. The stewards' ordinary was very well attended, Major, Lewis of Clynfien and Mr Bowen of Llwyngwair accepting the stewardship for next year, Mr Brigstocke retaining the some- what troublesome office of hon secretary. The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, h ft, and 1 only if declared, with 50 added; the second saved his stake; winners extra; about four miles. Mr P. Llewellin's b m Miss Nightingale, by The General, aged, lost ( carried lost lib) T. Davies 1 Mr James's b g Wings, aged. lOst 121b Wheal 2 Mr O. Smith's b g Gingerbread, aged, lOst 31b Richards 0 Mr P. Loveden's b g The Miller, aged, lOst 91b Mr Wheelwright 0 Mr P. Loveden's br g Spanish Lancer, aged, 9st 71b Hire 0 They were got together and despatched at the first attempt. Casualties commenced early, as, on jumping the first fence, Gin- gerbread dropped short and unseated Richard*, who was, how- ever, speedily in the saddle again ; at the next fence, a very high, wide bank, Mr Loveden's pair refused so obstinately that his chance was at once extinguished; Miss Nightingale took the lead, and made the pace very good past Tavern Begle Farm and over the ploughed land, until turning towards the winning field, when Gingerbread raced up to the mare and led the way over the fence into the winning field and passed the winning posts, Miss Night- ingale being some two or three lengths in the rear, Wings, who blundered at the fence and was admirably recovered by Wheal, being about the same distance in the rear. All got safely over the large fence which had stopped Mr Loveden's pair, but at the next Gingerbread again fell, Richards, however, was up with the most cat- like activity. After crossing the farm yard Wings took a commanding lead, which he continued to hold across the lane; on turning homewards for the last time he still kept his lead across the meadows and over the stone walls in front of Parky Gorse House, Miss Nightingale being in close attendance with Gingerbread pulling hard at her girths; it was now anybody's race, and they came down the hill a regular cracker, charging the last fence almost simultaneously; but Gingerbread fell and lost his chance, which seemed an excellent one. On landing Wheal steadied Wings as he breasted the hill; half way up the cords he made a brilliant effort, but was unable to reach the mare, who running the longest won a splendid race by a neck. Time lOmin losec. The TIVYSIDE HUNT STAKES of 3 sevs each, 1 ft; with 25 added, he second saved his stake; for horses that have been regularly hunted in Wales during 1862- 63; four year olds lOst 71b, five list 51b, six and aged list; riders who have never won a steeple- chase value 50 sovs or upwards allowed 71b ; about three miles. Mr Harris's ch g Whisperer, by Stockwell, 5 yrs, list 51b T. Davies 1 Mr Powell's ch m Annie Laurie, 6 vrs, list 71b J. Pope 2 Lieut- Col S. Davie's b g Tlpperary Boy, list 71b.. Capt Abley 3 Mr Bowen's b g Cross well, aged, list 71b Davies 0 Mr Roberts's b g Harkforward, aged, list 71b Downes 0 Capt Fitzroy's br m Kitty, 6 yrs, list 71b Wheal 0 Mr L. Phillips's b g Jack, aged, Hat 71b Palmer 0 The distance being three miles, the lot were marched off under Mr Brigstocke's guidance to the brow of the hill facing the win- ning field. An excellent start was effected, T. Davies on the Stockwell horse charging the first fence slightly in advance of the lot. After jumping the first stone wall Jack went on with the running, Annie Laurie whipping in. Kitty perseveringly refused the large fence in front of Parky Gorse House, and did not take any further part in the race. The big fence out of the winning field proved fatal to Crosswell's chance, as he got across it in crocodilefashion. Jack continued to lead up through the ploughed land. Annie Laurie having quietly crept up, going well within herself, unfortunately dropped short at trie fence beyond the starting point, and unseated her rider. Jack and Whisperer now raced down over the meadows for home. Tipperary Boy, who was outpaced throughout, and Harkforward, who refused re- peatedly, being some distance in the rear. Jack chested the last fence but one, and pitched Palmer clean over; he was much shaken, but not seriously hurt. Whisperer then cleared the last fence, and cantered in an easy winner; Annie Laurie, who was ridden to the finish, snatching the second money from Tipperary Boy. Run in 8min. The FARMERS' RACE for 10 sovs ( given by the members of the Tivyside Hunt), for horses bona fide the property of farmers or tradesmen residing within the limits of the hunt, the second to receive 2 sovs, catch weights, about two miles, was won by Mr Owen's bk m Black Bess, by The Young Lochinvar, 4 yrs ( J. Pone), beating five others. H0WDEN ( YORKSHIRE) STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Right Hon Lord Londesborough, Lord Hotham, M. P.; Hon Admiral Duncombe, M. P.; H. Lambert, Esq, Lieutenant Carter, and W. Ireland and W. H. Clark, Esqs. Judge: Mr R. Johnson, York. Clerk of the Course and Starter: Mr R. Brown. THURSDAY, APBIL 16.— These steeple chases were held to- day over the same ground as last year, although, by placing the Stand a little back, and making a water jump in front of it, about sixteen feet wide, the course was very much improved, the horses for each race winning in front of the Grand Stand, in place of at the end of it, as last year. The water jump had to be taken three times in each race, with the exception of the Selling Stakes, which was for a shorter distance than the first two, so that the water was only taken once. It was quite summer weather, and the Grand Stand was^ filled to an overflow, the receipts being considerably larger than those of any former year. The attendance was the largest ever seen at Howden, and the course was in fine order. The arrangements were satisfactory and the fields large, particularly for the Howden Handicap, which brought twelve out of the thirteen handicapped to the post. Redwing won easily, but Red Robin was last all the way, and was beaten nearly a mile. Mr Clarke's Miss Joyce won the Hunters' Stakes, Rugby breaking his back at the last fence, when of course it was found necessary to destroy him. His owner had refused an offer of 300gs previous to the race. Ten put in an ap pearance for the Selling Stakes, which Mr J. Dickson's Cauda won, and brought 22gs to the race fund. Mr Brown, the Clerk of the Course, and the committee deserve every praise for their exertions, and we hope soon to see Howden one of the best little meetings in Yorkshire next year. The HOWDEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ; the second received 5 sovs ; winners extra ; about three miles and a half ; 13 subs. Mr G. Walker ns ch g Redwing ( late Penlston), by Young Melbourne, aged, list Mr G. Walker 1 Mr E. Crawshaw's b m Charity, aged, lOst 81b Owner 2 Mr Batty's b m Clara Keithley, 5 yrs, lOst 21b ( car- ried lOst 101b) Montague 3 Mr Groves's Starbeck, 6 yrs, lOst 71b Bullock 4 Mr G. Simpson's ch g Red Robin, aged, 12st W. Simpson 0 Mr E. Hopps's gr g Blue Ruin, aged, list 21b Cowper 0 Mr Stevenson's br m Peahen, by Cyclops, aged, lOst71b W. Marshall 0 Mr J. Cadman's br m Cherry Bounce, aged, lOst 31b MrC. Pears 0 Mr M. Clark's Cherokee, aged, lOst 31b Harrison 0 Mr E. Mason's b m Jeannie Deans, aged, lost.. Mr R. Walker 0 Mr Thompson's br m Lucy, aged, lost Mr J. Hopper 0 Mr Lambert's br g Rescue, 6 yrs, lOst. J. Dickson 0 Betting : 5 to 2 agst Red Robin, 3 to 1 agst Charity, 5 to 1 agst Redwing, 6 to 1 agst Peahen, 6 to 1 agst Cherokee, 10 to 1 agst Blue Ruin, lOtol agst Jeannie Deans, and 10 to 1 agst Cherry Bounce. Charity jumped off with the lead, followed by Red- wing and Cherokee to the water jump, where Redwing took the lead, with Scarbeck, Peahen, Charity, and Cherokee next, in the order named. No change took place in these positions till reach- ing the water jump in the second round, where Cherokee and Rescue took the second and third places, with Starbeck, Charity, and Clara Keithley well up. Soon after passing the water jump in the last round Rescue showed in advance, but he soon fell, and Redwing was left with the lead, Charity and Clara Keithley running in the second and third places about half a mile from home. Charity made her effort after charging the last fence, but was unable to overhaul Redwing, who won easily by three lengths; same between the second and third; good fourth. Cherokee was fifth, Blue Ruin sixth, and Lucy seventh. Jeannie Deans fell in the early part of the race, and was pulled up. Only those named above passed the post. The HUNTERS' STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added; the second received 3 sovs; weight for age; about three miles and a half; 8 subs. Mr F. Clark's b m Miss Joyce, by Young Sir Hercules, 6 yrs, 12st 41b Mr G. Harland 1 Mr J. Cadman's b m Cherry Bounce, aged, 12st I lib .. Owner 2 Mr E. Crawshaw's b g Rugby, aged, 13st 41b ( including 71b extra) Owner 0 Mr T. Spence, jun's, br h Brown George, aged, 12st lllb. Owner 0 Mr E. Coverdale's b g Paddy, aged, 12st 111b Cowper 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Miss Joyce, and 6 to 4 agst Rugby. Miss Joyce made nearly all the running, and won in a canter by four lengths. Rugby fell at the last fence, when lying second, about four lengths behind Miss Joyce, and broke his back; nothing else near. Rugby was afterwards destroyed. The SELLING STAKES of 15 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each; 12st each; the second saved his stake; about two miles; 11 subs. Mr J. Dickson's b m Cauda, by Teddington, 5 yrs, lOst 71b ( 20 sovs) Owner 1 Mr Batty's b m Clara Keithley, 5 yrs, list ( 30) Montague 2 Mr Thompson's b m Lucy, lost 71b ( 30)........... Mr . J. Hopper 3 Mr W. Cawthorn's b g Cricket, lOst 71b ( 26) Bullock 4 Mr Crawshaw's br g Crookslianks, aged, lost 71b ( 20) Mr E. Crawshaw 0 Mr Ward's ch g Ganymede ( late Tom Gurney), aged, lOst 71b ( 20) W. Marshall 0 Mr Shepherd's b g Sutton, lOst 71b ( 20) W right 0 Mr Kirk's b m " Village Maid, lOst 71b ( 20) Anderson 0 Mr Hornby's b m Wild Wave, lOst 71b ( 20) Hornbv 0 Mr R. Nicholson's br m Silkworm, list ( 30) R. Nicholson 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Cauda, 3 to 1 agst Clara Keithley, and 5 to 1 agst Silkworm. Crookshanks, Ganymede, and Silkworm ran in front to the brook, when Ganymede took up the running, but he soon afterwards fell. Wild Wave took the lead at the water jump in the last round, but was passed by Clara Keithley and Cauda, Clara Keithley holding her lead till within fifty yards of the chair, when Cauda caught her, and after a fine race home won by a neck ; bad third. Silkworm was fifth, and Village Maid sixth. The winner was bought in for 40gs. MANCHESTER STEEPLE CHASES. ( BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) SATURDAY, APRIL 18.— The HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ; the second saved his stake; about two miles. Syringe, 6 yrs, 9st91b Waddington 1 Egbert, 6 yrs, 10st51b W. Fowler 2 Rhcebus, 5 yra, list Wood 3 Kington, 6 yrs, 9st 61b Sly 4 Deceptive, 4 yrs, 9st 4lb Owner 0 Won by two lengths; the same between second and third. The TRIAL HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 20 added; the second saved his stake; about one mile. Capt Knight, 6 yrs, 7st 61b Lomas 1 Flower Safety, 3 yrs, 6st 51b Taylor 2 Lazy Boots, 3 yrs, 5st " lb Williamson 3 Colonel Crockett, 5 yra, 8st 0 Rosamore, 4 yrs, 7st 81b _ 0 Won by six lengths ; four lengths between second and third. The CITY STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ; the second saved his stake; about three miles and a half. The Flat, aged, lost 121b W. Wood 1 Joe Maley, aged. I2st R. Crayshaw 2 Wandering Willie, 5 yrs, lOst 0 Won by twenty lengths. 14TH HUSSARS' STEEPLE CHASES, MANCHESTER. Stewards: Lieut- Cel Call, Lieut- Col Thompson, Capt Travers, and J. H. Knox, Esq. Hon Sec: Major Fetherstonhaugh. THURSDAY, APRIL 16.— A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with a bonus added, for horses bona fide the property of officers of the 14thHussars, and ridden by the same; list each; thorough breds and winners extra; over about two miles and a half of the Steeple Chase Course at Old Trafford; 6 subs. Mr Knox's ch g Sir Phillip, list 71b ( car 71b ex) ... . Mr Knox 1 Mr H. Bradley's br m Bessie, list Mr H. Bradley 2 Capt Baskerville's br m Irish Lass, list .. .. Capt Baskerville 0 Mr Digby Boycott's b g Blarney, list Mr Boycott 0 Betting : Even on Sir Phillip, 6 to 4 agst Blarney, 3 to 1 agst any other. Won by half a distance. The 14TH HUSSARS' CUP, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; 13st each; two miles and a half; 6 subs. Capt Baskerville's b g Dragoon, 13st Capt Baskerville 1 Capt Chapman's b g Buxie, 13st Mr Newton 2 Mr Hav Newton's bk g Midnight, 13st Capt Chapman 0 Mr J. Bradney's br g Robin Hood, 15st Mr Russell 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Buxie, 2 to 1 agst Dragoon. Won by four lengths; the next beaten off. A SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with a bonus added, for horses the property of and to be ridden by officers of the 14th Hussars; list each, thorough breds 71b extra; once round and a distance; 4 subs. Mr Knox's ch g Sir Pliillip, list 7lb ( inc 71b extra).. Mr Knox 1 Hon F. Amherst's b g Pompey, list Hon F. Amherst 2 Capt Baskerville's ch m Marigold, list Capt Baskerville 8 Betting : 2 to 1 on Sir Phillip. Won by a neck. MATCH 50 ; catch weights ; over the Cup Course. Capt Baskerville's b g Dragoon received Mr Bradney's br g Robin Hood paid KILDARE HUNT AND NATIONAL HUNT STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Marquises of Downshire, Drogheda, Conyngham, and Clanricarde; Earls of Clonmel and Bective ; Viscounts St Law- rence and Naas, M. P.; Baron de Robeck, Sir E. Kennedj', Bart; T. Conolly, Esq, M. P.; W. F. Cogan, Esq, M. P.; G. Aylmer, E. Mansfield, C. Roberts, C. Warburton, D. Beatty, H. Mere- dyth, H. Briscoe, D. Roche, and Charles Alley, Esqs. Judge Robert J. Hunter, Esq. Starter: Mr. M. Clancy. Possessed of attractions unequalled in the kingdom, and guided successfully each succeeding year by the master and leading members of the Kildare Hunt and several magnates of the land, the favourite " annual" has gone on increasing in strength and ex- cellence under their fostering care, until at length this season it opened in full bloom, and exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine; which in a measure is to be attributed to the munifi- cence of the Marquis of Downshire, the leading sportsman of the province of Ulster, who this year presented the " National'' committee with the handsome sum of £ 200, together with a piece of plate value £ 100; noble gifts judiciously given to uphold sport in which hunting men all over the island take a deep and lasting interest, and furthermore is a practical and substantial expression of feeling for the welfare of the national pastime, all the more valued and received with satisfaction and thankfulness by the committee of the National Hunt Chases at a period of depression in sporting affairs, when many have been obliged to subdue their desire to contribute to sport which is inherent with the lovers of manly exercise and the chase. During the last few months much has been said and written about steeple chases in England, and after various efforts a list of rules has been decided upon and promulgated, with a view to placing this fascinating branch of sport on a better footing, and thereby preventing, as far as possible, the dis- reputable chicanery which has been so injurious, and so long and unblushingly practised by parties who cared but little for the well- being of the sport, and used sundry devices to accomplish their ends, which, when successful, tended to weaken and sub- vert that characteristic love of fair play by which true sportsmen are distinguished from the herd of speculating adventurers. Let it be hoped the rules will prove the great acquisition required, and prevent for the future further retrogression of the sport in public estimation. W hether the rules will be adopted at Irish race meetings or not has not as yet been announced, but a uni- formity of action in such matters would be advisable when of such vital importance in upholding the prestige of a pastime so highly valued on both sides of St George's Channel. Viewed either as a means of improving the breed of horses in general, and hunters in particular, or as a social gathering of the landed gentry, the people of several counties, and the citizens of the metropolis of Ireland, the meeting at Punchestown stands unrivalled. The crowd of spectators was so great last year that the committee this season had an additional stand set apart for the use of the public, so as to give additional accommodation to several hundreds, an expense to which they were justified in going, owing to the popu- larity of the meeting, which on this occasion attracted a larger company than heretofore on its opening day, which this season was mild and delightful. The bright green meadows all around were clad with verdure, and the general appearance of the country left an impression of returning pros- perity and plenty of which it was impossible to be insensible. The Ladies' Stand was enlarged since the last time of meeting, and is now a handsome and appropriate structure. Punctual to the time set down on the card the horses were at the post for the Punchestown Plate, for which the nine coloured started, the re- sult being an easy win for Lady Bird, the Marquis of Drogheda on this occasion having the honour of the first winning score, but sold the mare at auction for 42 sovs to a Manchester dealer, not- withstanding her clever victory. Twenty- six ran for the National Hunt Race, but, from the greater part of the field being put hors de combat in the running of the first two miles, the race was a tame affair ; however, there was no mishap of consequence in it. The race for the Hunt Plate Handicap was a one- sided affair, little Gavin, a promising lad, who steered the winner with great pluck, having the race in hand from start to finish. The Officers' Race was won easily by Capt Barclay on Sir William, who last year was successful for the same event. The Hunt Cup fell an easy prey to Mr Taite's Fusee, piloted in admirable style by Mr lnomas, which brought the first day's sport at Punchestown to a close. THURSDAY, APRIL 16.— The PUNCHESTOWN PLATE of 100 sovs; weight for age; two miles and a half ( Old Course). Marquis of Drogheda's b m Lady Bird, by King- fisher, aged, 9st 121b ( 10 sovs) D. Meany 1 Mr W. Dunne's b m Forget me Not, 5 yrs, lOst ( l0). J. Doyle 2 Mr Doran's ch f Topsy, 4 yrs, 9st 41b ( 10) Monahan 3 Sir R. De Burghoe's b g The Rug, aged, list 101b ( 30) Capt M'Craith 4 Mr Casson's b g Rod in Pickle, aged, lOat 41b ( 10) Brady 0 Capt Williams's ch g The Red Fox ( late Canrobert), aged, 9st 121b ( 10) Gray 0 Mr Graham's b g Moonlight Jack, aged, lOst 41b ( 10). J. Hanlon fell Mr Baker's gr f Sunnyside, 5 yrs, lost ( 10) Smith fell Mr Lynch's b g Sir Cresswell, 6 yrs, 9st 121b ( 10) Cusack fell Betting: 5 to 2 agst Forget me Not, 3 to 1 agst Lady Bird, 4 to 1 agst Moonlight Jack, and 5 to 1 agst Topsy. When the flag fell Rod in Pickle dashed off, with Red Fox and Lady Bird next. At the second fence below the Stand Sunnyside and Moonlight Jack came into collision, and Sir Cresswell fell. Rod in Pickle main- tained the lead to the brook, and then went to grass, leaving Lady Bird with the lead, who was not afterwards reached, and won cleverly by three lengths. The winner at auctien fetched 42 sovs. MATCH 50. Cornet Beatty's ro g Capt Jack, I2st 71b Owner 1 Capt Ellis's b g Inniskilling, aged, 13st Owner 0 The NATIONAL HUNT RACE of 300 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes 5 sovs each; weight for age; about four miles. Mr Gough's b g Light Heart, by Great Heart ( Tipperary), aged, I2st 41b Capt M'Craith 1 Mr Thos. Doyle's brg Kino ( Kildare), 6 yrs, list 111b ( 21b over) Mr P. Byrne 2 Mr Joseph Davies's ch g Duke of Magenta ( Kildare). 5yrs, list81b MrCanny 3 Mr John Powers's b g Tramp ( Kilkenny), 6 yra, 12st 41b Mr James 4 Mr Keuna'a br g TheTanner ( Kildare), aged, llstlllb.. Owner 0 Mr Paley's bk g Mocking Bird ( Kildare) 6 yrs, list lllb. Owner 0 Mr It. St George Mansergh's ch m Souvenir ( Tipperary), 5 yrs, list 9ib Mr Laurence 0 Mr P. Brophy's ch g King of Trumps ( Kil- kenny), 6 yrs, list 71b Mr T. H. Moore 0 Mr Bustred's ch m Nova ( Cork), 6 yrs, list 111b Mr Barry 0 Mr Llewellyn's br g Proceed ( Dublin), aged, list 71b Mr Wllmot 0 Mr Hogan's ch g Rollo ( Dublin), aged, 11 st 111b .. Mr Francis 0 Mr R. Morrison's br g Thornton ( Dublin;, 6 yrs, llstlllb . MrInge e Mr T. Conolly's br h Redmond ( Kildare), 6 yrs, llstlllb CaptSewell 0 Mr Newcombe's b g Wanderer ( Meath), 6yrs, list lllb. Owner 0 Mr Lanigau's br m Effie Deans ( Tipperary), 5 yrs, list 31b Mr Ennis 0 Mr Cole's br m Jones ( Westmeath), aged, list 71b .... Owner 0 Mr Forbes's br m Ellen ( h b) ( Scotland), aged, 12st. Capt Brown 0 Mr J. W. Dennison's bg Tony Lumpkin ( Kildare), 6 yrs, 12st Mr G. Knox 0 Capt Cartwright's br g Tyrone ( Louth), aged, 1 lst 131b Capt Tempest fell Mr E. B. Swiffa b g Handy Andy ( Dublin), aged, list 71b Mr Le Mesurier fell Capt Williams's ch c Fly Fisher ( Kildare), 4 yrs, lost 21b Mr Reade fell Mr P. J. Russell's brg Gonzaga ( Cork), aged, 12st Owner fell Mr J. Gavacau's b h Sunshade ( Dublin), 6 yrs, list 61b. Owner fell Mr M'Grane's b g Montpelier ( late The Gunner) ( Dublin), aged, I2st 41b Mr Thomas fell Mr D. Smethwick, jun's, b m Spider ( Kilkenny), 6 yrs, I2st 41b CaptTownley fell Capt J. Leslie's br h Bhang ( Monaghan), 6 yrs, I2st 41b Mr Thompson fell Betting: 3 to 1 agst Tony Lumpkin, 7 to 2 agst Light Heart, 6 to 1 agst Montpelier, 8 to 1 agst Bhang and Duke of Magenta, 10 to 1 agst Ellen and Spider, and 12 to 1 agst Sunshade. After one false start Bhang cut out the work, with Tyrone second, fol- lowed by Tony Lumpkin, Mocking Bird, and the body of horses. When they reached the wall at the black hill Mocking Bird went on with the lead, and going through the plough the field became scattered, and raced along towards the farmhouse at the lane in Indian file. After going a mile and a half Tony Lumpkin, Bhang and Montpelier fell at the up fence at the road, previous to which Tyrone fell, and broke his rider's collar bone ( Capt Tempest). Handy Andy, Fly Fisher, Gonzaga, and Sunshade being disposed of at the same time. As they advanced and passed the Stand the field was further reduced to half a dozen, still led by Mocking Bird, closely followed by Kino, Lightheart, Tramp, Ellen and Duke of Magenta, who went on round the course, fencing mag- nificently to the last ditch, where Mocking Bird was beaten, and Kino showed in front for a short distance, and was then chal- lenged by Light Heart, who drew away and won by a length and a half. Duke of Magenta finished a good third. Run in 12min 6sec. The HUNT HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; winners extra; three miles and a half ( old course). Capt Williams's ch m Blush Rose, by The Marquis, 5 yrs, 9st Gavin 1 Capt Machell's ch h Leonidas, 5 yrs, 9at Whelan 2 Mr D. Meauy's ch g Sly Fox, aged, list 91b D. Meany 0 Capt Machell's br m Molly Asthore, 6 yrs, lost Graney 0 Mr Wade's b m Martha, aged, 9st 121b L. Hyland 0 Mr Nolan's b m Tool Tooi, aged, 9st 41b E. Noonan 0 Mr Naghten's b h The Youth, aged, lOst 31b Broderick 0 Mr M'Grane's b m Miss Maria, aged, lOst 21b Monahan 0 Marquis of Conyngham's br g Bay Tiffany, aged, 9st.... Lalor 0 Mr Coghlan's br m Queen of Hearts, 5 y rs, Stet........ Lennon 0 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Leonidas, 3 to 1 agst Sly Fox, and 4 to 1 each agst Molly Asthere and The Youth. Little Gavin took the lead with Blush Rose, was never headed, and won in a canter by three lengths. The MILITARY PLATE of 75 sovs, and a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, p. p.; 12steach; winners extra; three miles ( National Course). Lieut- Col Forster's ( 4th Drag Gds) br g Sir Wil- liam, by Smallhopes, I2st 101b ( inc 101b ex).. Capt Barclay 1 Mr Delacour's ( llth Hussars) gr g Arab Chief, aged, I2st Owner 2 Mr J. G. Pott's ( Uth Huasars) or m Midge, aged, 12st.. Owner 3 Mr Kennedy's ( 4th Hussars) b g Brighton Jack, aged, I2st Owner 4 Mr Le Mesurier's ( 15th Hussars) gr g Ironsides, 5 yrs, I2st Owner 0 MrDonaldson's ( 3d Hussars) ch g FatherDaly, aged, 12st. Owner 0 Mr Mariner's ( 58th Regt) ch g Music, 6 yra, 12st Owner 0 Betting: 6 to 4 on Sir William, 4 to 1 agst Arab Chief. Won by half a neck ; a moderate third and fourth. The KILDARE HUNT CUP, value 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft; three miles; Old Course. Mr Taite's Fusee, aged, ISst 41b W. Thomas 1 Mr E. Saunderson's b g Ilassar, 6 yrs, 12stlllb Owner 2 Col Rochford na b m Vivid, aged, 12at lllb Owner 3 Mr T. Conolly's b g Ferighna, aged, 13at 41b Mr Knox 0 Marquis of Drogheda ns b g Blondin, aged, 13st 41b Mr Lawrence 0 Mr E. D. Bateman's b m Florence, 6 yrs, 13at 41b.. Mr Sewell 9 Hon V. Lawless's b g Denmark, aged, 12st lllb Mr Paley 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Fusee, 3 to 1 agst Hassar, and 4 to 1 agst any other. Won by ten lengths. ( BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.) FRIDAY.— The NAAS PLATE of 100 sovs ; the winner to be sold for 70 sovs; two miles and a half. Marquis of Drogheda's b g Oberon, aged 1 Mr W. Dunne's b m Forget me Not, 5 yrs 2 Earl of Howth's br ft Newcastle, aged 3 Mr Magrane's b m Miss Maria, aged 4 Won by three lengths. The DOWNSHIRE CUP of 100 sovs, with 200 added to a Sweep- stakes of 10 sovs each ; weight for age; winners extra ; about three miles and a half. Mr Gough's b g Light Heart, aged 1 Col Irwin's ch h Leonidas, 5 yrs 2 Mr R. St G. Mansergh's nh c Philosopher, 4 yrs 3 Sir R. de Birghoe's gr c Con Cregan, 4 yrs 4 Won by two lengths. The FARMERS' PLATE of 50 sovs was won by Mr Davies's Duke of Magenta, 5 yrs, beating Mr Jackson's b m Bishopscourt, 5 yrs, and Mr Casson's b m Rose of the Valley, 5 yrs, by three lengths. The GARRISON STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 75 added, for horses the property of officers quartered in Ireland; weight for age ; winners extra ; three miles. Mr Paiey's ( R. H. A.) bk g Mocking Bird, 6 yrs 1 Mr Le Measurier's ( 15th Hussars) gr g Ironsides. 5 yrs 2 Capt Montgomery's ( 5th Dragoon Gds) ch g Madcap, aged .. 3 Won easily. The WELTER STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 100 added ; five year olds 13st 71b. six and aged 14st; about three miles. Mr Cassidy's b m Melody, aged 1 Mr Kenna's br g The Tanner, aged 2 Won by a neck. The SCRAMBLE of 40 sovs; two miles. Mr W. Dunne's b m Forget me Not, 5 yrs 1 Col Rochford's b m Vivid, aged 2 Won easily. HAMBLED0N HUNT ( WATERLOO, NEAR PORTS- MOUTH) STEEPLE CHASES, APRIL 21.— The INNKEEPERS' PLATE ( Open Handicap) of 40 sovs ( if three start), added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft if declared; the second to save his stake; winners of any handicap after the weights are declared 71b, of two or more such 121b extra; about three miles. st lb I st lb Play man 12 0 Diadem 10 4 Glautius 10 10 I Mary Stuart .... 10 4 Doubtful 10 10 I Actress 10 4 Ubique 10 7 Bondarces 10 0 I Pretender Quicksilver 10 4| | WEST SOMERSET STEEPLE CHASES, 1863. ( On the Haselbury Vale Course, near Crewkerne.) APRIL 22.— The WEST SOMERSET OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HAN- DICAP of 5 sovs each, h ft if declared, with 50 added if four run ; the second to save his stake; winners of any race after April 14 71b, of two or more 121b extra; if the highest weight accepting be under 12st, it will be raised to that weight and the others in proportion ; professionals 71b extra; three miles. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. BELL'S LIFE OFFICE, Saturday Night, 12 o'Clock. at lb LadyBelsey .... 10 0 Lull 10 0 Kitty Skittles.... 10 0 - • - .10 0 st lb Deceiver 13 0 Creeping Jane .. 12 7 Brunette 11 7 The General .... 11 0 Black Hawk .... 10 12 Weights published on Tuesday, Apri at lb The Martyr 10 12 Cyclone 10 12 Goldflnder 10 12 Blue Bottle 10 12 st lb Tomboy 10 7 Charlie 10 7 Suracen's Head .. 10 7 Diadem 10 0 14, at 10 a. m. TADCASTER STEEPLE CHASES, 1863. APRIL 24.— Weights for the HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, ( 1 ft to the fund), with 40 added; about three miles. age st lb Rarey a.. 11 7 Red Robin.... a.. 11 6 Redwing 6.. 11 3 Glautia a.. 10 7 Charity a.. 10 2 age st lb Cauda 6.. it) 2 Peahen a.. 9 12 . Starbeck 6.. 9 12 Isabel 6.. 9 7 Blue Ruin a.. 9 7 age at lb Cherry Bounce., a.. 9 0 Rescue 6.. 8 12 Flirt a.. 8 12 Deception 4.. 8 12 Montague The Slave Weights published April 17, ten a. m. ROTHBURY STEEPLE CHASES. The NORTHUMBERLAND STEEPLE CHASE. age st lb ... a.. 12 7 ... a,. 12 MisaWilkinson6.. 1110 age stlb Topsy a.. 11 10 Magdalene.... a.. 11 10 Syringe 6.. 11 7 age st lb Johnny Gray.. a.. 11 7 PeggyTaft .... a.. 11 0 Rabv( hb) .... a.. 11 0 Weights published April 17, ten a. m. ATHLONE STEEPLE CHASES, 1863. APRIL 21.— Acceptances for the GABRYCASTLE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft in case of acceptance, with 100 added by John Longworth, Esq; about three miles, st lb O'Conneil 11 10 Thomastown .... 11 7 Sly Fox 11 4 Grisi 10 10 The Youth 10 0 Martha 9 10 Musician 9 9 Switch MiasM'Farlane .. 9 Topthorn 9 Hibernia 9 Fusee 9 Light Heart 9 st lb 7 st lb Duke of Magenta.. 8 10 Leonidas 8 10 Sparks 8 10 Outsider 8 8 Fly Fisher 8 8 Con Cregan 8 8 APRIL 22.— Acceptances for the ATHLONE HANDICAP of 4 sovs each, h ft, with 40 added; heats, one mile and a half. st lb I st lb I st lb Oriel 10 10 I Thrush ( late Sal | Pauline 9 0 Molly Asthore .. 10 6 1 Dab) 9 7 i Princess Royal .. 9 0 Post Horn 10 0 JackShinane .... 9 7 Deerloot 9 0 Vixen 9 10 1 Outsider 9 0 I FETHARD STEEPLE CHASES. APRIL 23 & 24.— The Fox HUNTERS' PLATE ( Handicap) of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 100 added; second to save his stake; win- ners of 60 sovs after publication of the weights 51b extra; three miles. st lb st lb st lb Thomastown 12 0 Light Heart 9 9 Con Cregan 9 4 NationalPetition. il 7 Queen of Hearts.. 9 8 Leonidaa 9 4 Newcastle 10 11 Nova 9 8 Philosopher 9 0 Blush Rose 10 0 Sir Robert was sold after his race on Monday at Windsor to Mr Mellor, for 50 sovs. KILDARE HUNT AND NATIONAL HUNT RACES.— Boxhill was struck out of the National Hunt Steeple Chase at 4: 50 on Monday, the 13th inst. FAIRY HOUSE STEEPLE CHASES.— The stewards have decided that The Wag, by Wanderer, is entitled to the Farmers' Plate, ac- cording to the conditions under which the race was run. We are requested to state that The Saracen's Head, the winner of the United Service Stakes at the late Plymouth Garrison Races, is the property of Mr Hutchinson. The Irish steeple chase mare Miss Margaret, accompanied by her owner and trainer, arrived in London on the 15th inst, en route for France. The annual Regimental Steeple Chases of the 5th Dragoon Guards will take place on the 22d of April, under the stewardship of Lieut- Col Hon 8. G. Calthorpe, Capt Montgomery, Lieut R. J. Chaplin, and C. Alley, Esq. THE LATE COLCHESTER GARRISON STEEPLE CHASES.— We are requested to state that in the Essex and Suffolk Hunt Cup Kate was only beaten by about half a length by King Tom, and was there erroneously returned in our report as not having passed the post. The name of her rider was Coad, not Hoad. HAMBLEDON HUNT STEEPLE CHASES.— Messrs E. and E. Emanuel, silversmiths to the royal family, Portsmouth, have just completed a very handsome race cup for Capt Poulett, the Master of the Hambledon Hunt, and is presented by him to be run for at the above meeting, taking place on Tuesday next, the 21st inst. It is of very novel and effective design, and fully maintains the re- putation the Messrs Emanuel have acquired in the manufacture of racing trophies. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1863. NewmarketFS .... 20 Llanboidy 2] Chester 5 Bath 12 Harpenden 15 Epsom 19 Ascot 2 Newton 10 Hampton 10 Odiham 16 Woroester 2 Newmarket July .. 7 Liverpool 13 Abingdon 14 Hungerford 16 Brighton 4 Brighton Club 6 Lewes 7 Wolverhampton.... 10 Devon and Exeter .. 1 Derby Summer .... 2 Warwick 8 Leicester 10 Doncaater 15 Coventry 6 Caledonian Hunt .. 7 | APRIL. [ York Spring 28 I Salisbury MAY. Radcliffe 25 Reddltch 25 Manchester 27 JUNE. Beverley 17 Bibury Club 17 Stockbridge 18 JULY. Stamford 16 Pontefract 16 Nottingham 21 Winchester 21 AUGUST. Reading 12 York August 18 Plymouth 20 Egham 25 SEPTEMBER. Wordsley .21 Brecon 21 Richmond 22 Monmouth 24 Wye 27 Marlborough 29 Redcar 29 Chelmsford 28 Newcastle 23 Carlisle 30 Cambridge 22 Southampton 22 Knutsford 23 Goodwood 28 Stockton 25 Oxford 27 Lichfield 31 Manchester Autumn 25 Newmarket lst Oct.. 29 Edinburgh and Lo- thiansClub 30 Worcester OCTOBER. Newmarket2dOct.. 12 I Kelso 21 Lincoln Autumn.... 20 | Newmarket Houghtn2e NOVEMBER. 3 | Shrewsbury Autumn.... 17 INDEX TO CLOSING OF STAKES. Newmarket 21 .28 IRISH. APRIL. Athlone 211 Curragh MAY. Thurles 6 | Nenagh 12 JUNE. Wicklow 17 | Curragh 23 JULY. Bellewstown 9 I Down Royal Corpo- I Tramore 30 | ration 22 | AUGUST. Heath 6 1 Wicklow 111 Londonderry 14 SEPTEMBER. Curragh II Carlow 9 I Jenkinstown Park .. 23 Limerick 7 | Listowel 21 j OCTOBER. Curragh 20 DEATH OF LORD BEATON.— Another of our Waterloo heroes has departed this life. John Colborne, Lord Beaton, has just died at Torquay, at the advanced age of eighty- six years, and by his decease the Colonelcy of the 2d Life Guards is vacant. His lord- ship entered the army in 1794; served in Holland, in Egypt, in Naples, Sicily, at Maida, all through the Peninsula, and finally at Waterloo. He was made a Field- Marshal in 1860. His life was so prolonged, and latterly was so retired, that many persons when they first hear of his death will not know who or what he was. He was of the race of heroes who fought in the mightiest wars of modern times ; who through those wars made^ England glorious and maintained her independence; and who have left us an ex- ample which is part of our heritage— part of our life. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Return of admissions for six days ending Saturday, April 18 ( including season ticket holders), 14,630. SALMON IN THE TEST.— Lord Palmerston attended a meeting at Romsey on Saturday, April 11, for the purpose of adopting active measures to protect the salmon in the river Test. The Test runs through his lordship's park at Broadlands. The Birmingham show of toy terrier dogs took place on Mon, day, April 6, at the house of Mr Burridge, Rose and Punch Bowl- Steelhouse- lane. The numbers entered, though small, were select, and combined some of the best specimens of the district, Mr Healey's Quick obtaining first prize for black and tan terriers; Mr Langford's Nettle securing second prize ; while Mr Chaplin's black and tan Tiny, who won the first prize at Manchester, and second at the late show at Cremorne, only came in for commen- dation. The first prize of English terriers was justly awarded to Mr Reeves's Venus; the second to Mr Oswell, equally deserving of his place. In the Scotch classes Mr Bentley's Janet obtained first prize, and Mr Harris's Sandy second prize out of a very se- lect class. The attendance far exceeded the expectation of the committee. The judges were Messrs Collins and Tailby of Bir- mingham. We have no space for the list of prizes. LATEST FROM AMERICA. SOUTHAMPTON, SATURDAY, APRIL 18. The Hamburg and American Company's steamship SaxoniSj, Captain Ehers, has arrived off Cowes on her way to Hamburg. She left New York at six a. m., on the morning of the 6th insfc. She brings 12 passengers for Southampton, 28 for Havre, and 103 for Hamburg. On freight she has specie 114,000 dollars for Eng- land, 13,000 dollars for France, and 4,655 dollars for Hamburg* She encountered severe weather the first three days of her pass?" 6 in lat 43 99 N., long 4118 W.; saw several large icebergs. NEW YORK, APRIL 5 ( EVENING). A severe gale and snow storm prevailed on the Rappahannock yesterday. There is nothing new transpiring there. Generals Hampton and Fitzhugh Lee are said to be at Culpepper with a Confederate force of 2,500 men. The news from Vicksburg is not encouraging. The movements on Haines's Bluff proved a failure, and the Federal fleet and trans- ports had returned to Young's Point. General Grant had succeeded in placing a battery of 84- peunder Parriott's beyond the levee in a position to easily reach Vicksburg and was about to open the bombardment on the 27th, when it was postponed in consequence of a storm. The attack on Fort Pemberton recommenced on the 27th by the gunboats Baron Dekalib and Chillicothe. The result is not known. Indications point to the abandonment of the Yazoo Pass expe- dition. A fleet of twelve transports just out of the Pass were ordered to return empty. There are 300 boats now at Young's Point. A despatch from Cairo of the 4th says, " The water still con- tinues to pour through the ' cut' at Lake Providence ; nearly all the town is submerged.'' The troops have been compelled to move their encampments fur. ther up the river. The health of the troops is good, but the buffalo gnats are said to be killing large numbers of the Government horses. It is now believed that all the expeditions, including the one down the Yazoo Pass, have returned to Young's Point. The Bulletin says that the Federal battery opposite Vicksburg has silenced a rebel battery on the opposite shore. A St Louis despatch says that the rebels have withdrawn a large part of their forces from the front to the rear of Vicksburg, anti- cipating that the Federals will attack them via Yazoo Pass or Haines Bluff. Yazoo City and Greenwood have been strengthened by the rebels, who have moved their guns from the river front to the rear of Vicksburg. During a high wind the rebel gunboat Vicksburg broke from her moorings, floated down the stream, and was captured by Farragut's vessel. Despatches from General Curtis, St Louis, state that a band o£ rebel guerillas captured the boats Murdock and Sam Gatty, and that Colonel King pursued the enemy, and after two engage- ments completely routed them. The Federal forces succeeded in breaking up a rebel camp with 600 men, near Woodbury, on the lst instant. The rebels were dispersed, and fled over the hills. A number were killed and wounded, 30 were captured, together with 50 horses, a number of mules, four wagons, and the rebel camp. The enemy are gathering in large force on the Tennessee river above Florence, and are building floats to cross the river, with a view probably te reinforce the army at Vicksburg. It is understood that no further efforts will be made to raise negro regiments in the free states. A mass convention of the Union Leagues of new Jersey will be held in Trenton on the 16th inst. No business of importance was transacted in either branch of the Legislature yesterday. Both houses adjourned early in the day. Gold was not very active generally, but was firmer, selling up to 155 j, and closing 155 bid. Stocks were generally better, with some irregularity in the movement. Exchange was about 170 afc the close. Money was extremely easy, 5 to 6 per cent for call loans. ROBBERY BY A SERVANT. To- day, at Guildhall, Louisa Ireland was charged with stealing two plated cruet- frames and other articles, the property of hei' master.— Mr Picard, an importer of foreign goods, stated that he had employed the prisoner to clean plate, and when he went oufe of town she took away several articles of plate to the value of £ 3 5s 6d, and pawned them. Upon his return he had reason to suspect the prisoner of the robbery, and when he taxed her with it, she admitted the crime.— The prisoner had been in custody be- fore on another charge only a few days previously.— She pleaded Guilty, and was sentenced to three months' hard labour. THE LOVER'S DILEMMA.— A SCOTCH MARRIAGE. To- day, at Clerkenwell, a young man with a profusion of red beard and moustache applied to the magistrate in a very effemi- nate voice for his assistance under the following circumstances :— He said he had been to Perth on business, and had there met the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. He soon proposed to her and was accepted, upon which they came up to London and lived together. Boon afterwards, however, she left him, saying she did not wish to have anything more to say to him. He thought this very hard after having had the expense of bringing her to town. He had not gone through any marriage ceremony in England, but he considered himself married to her by the laws of Scotland* — The magistrates told him if he was married he should apply to the Divorce Court for restitution of conjugal rights, but if he was not married he ought to be ashamed of exposing himself by making this statement. " A YOUNG MAN FROM THE COUNTRY." To- day, at Soutliwark, Samuel Buckley, fashionably dressed, was charged with attempting to pick pockets at the South Eastern Railway terminus, London Bridge. He was seen by a detective attempting the pockets of several ladies on the platform, and was taken into custody while his hand was actually in the pocket of a lady just entering a railway carriage.— Prisoner denied the charge, and said he was a respectable " young man from the country.''— The officer said he was well known. Sentence— Three months* hard labour as a suspected person frequenting a place of publics resort. AN OLD MISCREANT. To- day, at Hampstead, John Mills, aged 66, a pauper, em- ployed as a porter at Hampstead Workhouse, was charged with indecently assaulting a girl, 12 years old, on Hampstead Heath. The crime alleged against the old miscreant was clearly proved by a woman who had followed him, knowing that he had been pre- viously guilty of similar offences.— The prisoner, who said the child went with him of her own accord, was remanded for a few days. CITY INTELLIGENCE. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. Further indications of increasing uneasiness have been ap- parent this week in the general Money Market, and it was thought that the directors of the Bank of England, when they assembled on Thursday, would have reduced the minimum rate of discount from 4 to 3j per cent, but notwithstanding the improve- ment in the general resources of the establishment, the executive deemed it prudent to adhere to their existing regu- lations. Bills had been neglected among the bankers and brokers at 3f, but 3$ per cent is now the general charge, more firmness being now perceptible, in consequence of the an- ticipated relaxation not having taken place. Gold continues to accumulate in this country, owing to the large supplies from Australia, America, and other parts, and the limited demand for exportation. There is no alteration to report in connection with trade, and in the Mincing- lane Markets a steady business is transacted at firm quotations. The Funds have been very well supported, with a marked tendency to buoyancy, but speculation is inactive, and the attention of the time dealers is almost ex- clusively directed to the foreign department. Consols closed yes- terday at 92| | for money, and at 92£ 93 for the account. During the past week business in the Foreign Stock Market continued active, and prices generally exhibited increased buoy- ancy. Greek Bonds advanced about 2 to 2|, Spanish Passive Bonds If to lj; the Peruvian Loan of 1862, 2j per cent. Turkish Bonds were also at enhanced quotations; the Old Six per Cents rose 5 to f; the Loan of 1858, 1; the Loan of 1862, lj; and the Consolid6s j. The transactions in the Railway Share Market were not very extensive, the liquidation of the account having occupied the chief attention of the dealers and speculators. Prices, however, generally exhibited a firmer tone. Lancashire and Yorkshire advanced . f, Caledonians, Great Easterns, South Westerns, North Easterns ( Berwick), and South Easterns London, Chatham, and Dover, Great Westerns, and Midlands and Brightons and North Westerns 1 per cent. SATURDAY EVENING. To- day there was very little business transacted in the English, Funds. Consols steady at 92-| £ for money, and 92| 93 for the account. In the Foreign Market prices tended downwards. Greek Bonds declined to 28f 29J, the Confederate Loan to J If prem, Old Turkish Six per Cents were flat at 87 to 88, the Loan of 1858 declined to 67J 68£, the Loan of 1862 to 70 and 70|, and the Con- solides to 48 and 48f. Railway Shares were inactive, and exhibited no change of im- portance in prices. Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares were without material variation as regards values. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS. FRIDAY.— REMOVAL OF JUDGES OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS.— Lord CHELMSFORD called the attention of the house to the removal of two of the judges of the supreme council of the Ionian Islands, and moved for correspondence on the subject.—- The Duke of NEWCASTLE explained the terms upon which the judges in the Ionian Islands were appointed. They were ap- pointed by the senate, with the approbation of the Lord High Commissioner, for the term of five years, and at the expiration of their term of office the senate declined to re- appoint them on account of their political conduct, and in that decision the Lord High Commissioner concurred. Therefore they had not been dismissed from their office. After a lengthened discussion the motion was negatived. HOUSE OF COMMONS. FRIDAY,— CHINA.— Mr LAYARD, in reply to Col Sykes, said he had that morning received information that an attack had been made by Ward's forces upon Taitsaing, under the authority of a Chinese officer, but against the advice of General Staveley. That general, however, allowed Capt Holland to accompany the force, fearing that some disaster might occur, in which case Capt Holland might be of use. Two guns appeared to have been lost, but he was not aware that they were guns belonging to Her Ma- jesty. HARBOURS OF REFUGE— On the order of the day for going into committee of supply, Sir T. SMITH moved " That so much of the report of the Commissioners on Harbours of Refuge as applied to Waterford, Wick, and Padstow be carried into effect." He contended that the cause of humanity and the commercial interests of the country demanded that these har- bours of refuge should be constructed.— Sir J. HAY strongly urged the addition of Filey to Sir J. Smith's motion, which was supported by Sir J. ELPHINSTONE.— After some dis- cussion, Mr MILNER GIBSON opposed the motion, and thought it would be better to leave such questions to the persons interested in the localities indicated, instead of - fixing the expense upon the public funds.— After some farther discussion, the motion was ne- gatived without a division. The remaining business was not of importanc Printed and Published by WILLIAM CHARLES CLEMENT, at the Office, 170, Strand, in the Parish of St. Clement Danes, in the Cityand Liberty of Westminster.— SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1863,