however, as the yeomanry supported him, he would continue to hunt the country. A number of toasts, which were appropriately replied to by the Gentlemen whose healths were drunk, were given in the course of the evening, and several excellent songs were sung, and the evening was passed in great conviviality and good spirit.-The eulogiums passed on the Master were most flattering to him, and it is but justice to say he deserved them.Too many thanks cannot be given to Captain Langdon, of Inwood Lodge, for the very liberal and spirited manner he has preserved foxes, his coverts having been drawn several times this season, always producing a good fox, some of which have shewn most excellent runs, not only giving the Sportsmen quite enough, but more than many of them were able to do to live with the hounds. Here is another proof that foxes and pheasants may be preserved in the same coverts. The Badsworth hounds have had most brilliant sport all the season, which concluded on the 7th of April, after a public breakfast at Mr. Charlesworth's, at Chappelthorpe. Mr. Russell has purchased the Wynyard hounds, and in conjunction with his own pack, purposes to hunt both the Sedgefield and Brancepeth countries next season. The Committee of the Norfolk fox-hounds have announced, that, owing to the destruction of foxes and other obstacles, they find it will be impossible to carry them on another season with satisfaction. They, as may well be supposed, regret the circumstance, but, drawing seventeen coverts blank in one day, as was stated at the anniversary dinner, was enough to disgust the most enthusiastic supporter. In coming to this determination the Committee returned their best thanks to those Gentlemen who preserved foxes, and allowed the hounds to hunt over their property, as well as to such of the Yeomanry as supported the establishment. This is a subject of great regret, not only for the loss that will be felt on account of the sport, but on account of the kind and friendly feelings which so constant an intercourse engenders among those who have so often met. The Noble Master, Lord Sondes, has gained golden opinions from the Sportsmen of the county for the urbane courtesy which distinguished and the continued exertion which for many years characterised his management. His Lordship has ever endeavored to support the establishment by every means a genuine love of this manly and truly English sport could suggest; and although his ample means may enable the Noble Lord to enjoy the pleasure in other counties, he will much regret being amongst those who were in at the death of the Norfolk fox-hounds. -Since the above announcement, our Sporting Readers will be delighted to learn that a "reprieve" has arrived, in consequence of its having been ascertained that the foxes are more plentiful than was conjectured, and that several litters of cubs have been discovered. A few spirited individuals have therefore come forward, and hopes are entertained that the Norfolk hounds will again meet at the covert-side, and that the pack will be resuscitated with increased vigor. Major Shirley's hunting stud and well-known pack of harriers in Dorsetshire were sold at "the Corner" on the 27th of March. Sportsman was bought in at 200gs.; Marigold fetched 90 gs.; Lady Hamilton, 60gs. ; Spicey, 55gs., and the others at prices from 20gs. to 51gs.-The first lot of harriers (five couple) were knocked down at 10gs., and the other lots produced equally low prices.-Several hunters belonging to the Officers of the 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards, under orders for the Cape, were also sold; the well-known hunter Smuggler, 41gs.; Cockswain, 60gs. ; Cock Robin, 71gs.; and Wincher, 51gs. STEEPLE CHASE CASUALTIES. At the Cheltenham Steeple-chase on the 11th of April, Mr. Crawford's The Returned, in taking the last fence but one, jumped sideways, and his feet becoming entangled in the hedge, he turned over into the next field, with his legs in the air, his rider (Mr. Barker) under him; and when the horse rose, poor Barker lay in a state of insensibility, the blood streaming from his mouth. He was removed on a hurdle to Mr. Arkell's, at Whittington Court, where two surgeons were soon in attendance, and everything was done that skill or kindness could suggest. He spoke a few incoherent words after he was taken to the house, but it was evident he was suffering under a concussion of the brain, and his right jaw was broken. Great fears were entertained that he could not survive the accident, but the latest accounts received state that he was considerably better, and his medical attendants give hope of his ultimate recovery. Mr. George Thompson, the celebrated Steeple-chase rider, having rode the winning horse at Mullingar races on the 28th of March, left the town at 10-30 P. M. the same day with Mr. Connolly, the owner of Tidings, and Mr. Abbott, who jock'd that horse. Owing to the darkness of the night, they took the Kilcullen-road on the Downs instead of going to Kinnegad, when, perceiving their mistake, they changed their route by the Thomastown bog-road, where their vehicle was overturned in the gripe, and the unfortunate Gentleman, being under the wheel, was lost before assistance could be rendered him.-Mr. Thompson had been conspicuous in many a wellfonghten field, and in private life he was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. Aquatics. CAMBRIDGE-LONDON SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS. At a meeting of the Members, held at Searle's on the 5th of April, Mr. Yatman, the Captain, resigned, and Mr. Ridley, of Jesus College, the stroke in the last Oxford and Cambridge Match and Henley, was unanimously elected in his stead. BOAT RACING ON THE ISIS. A four-oared race was got up by the Members of Brazenose, for which four boats entered, and were manned entirely from that College. The trial heats took place on Tuesday the 28th of March, and the deciding heat on the following Thursday. The first heat was between the Vivid and Scylla crews; the former comprising Casenove, Hullar, Greenhall, Pigott; Jackson coxswain: and the latter, Cox, Sitwell, Egerton, Taswell; Cradock coxswain. They kept well together till they reached the Gut, when the Vivid went a-head, and won by three boats' length. The second heat was between the same boat (the Vivid) and the Cardinal, the former manned by Royds, Horwood, Harris, Balston; Cradock coxswain and the latter by Banner, Harrison, Banner, jun., Driffield; Butler coxswain. This was a very spirited contest, and won by the Vivid crew by about a boat's length. The deciding heat was a very lame affair, Mr. Cazenove's crew in the Vivid having it all their own way, and beating Mr. Royds' crew in the Cardinal by a considerable distance. THE THAMES REGATTA. A numerous meeting of influential admirers of Aquatic Sports assembled at the British Coffee House on the 5th of April for the purpose of considering the best means of establishing a Regatta on the Thames, J. B. Bishop, Esq. in the Chair, and J. L. Jenkins kindly officiating as Secretary pro temp. After considerable discussion it was resolved -That Regattas be established on the River, to be called "the Thames Regatta," open to Watermen as well as Amateurs; and that a General Committee be annually appointed to carry out the object of the Meeting, who shall be empowered to elect a President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and also an active Sub-Committee of five.-The Committee for the present year was then appointed, including Members of the several Aquatic River Clubs ; Commodore Harrison, Captains Meeson, H. Gibson, and Barwell, of the Royal Thames Yacht Club; E. Antrobus, Esq. M.P., S. Ogle, Esq. M.P., and Messrs. A. and J. Bayford, Chapman, Colquhoun, J. Clarke, Earnsham, Gibson, Horneman, Jenkins, Jones, Julius, Mercer, A. Perkins, and Thyne.-It was also agreed, that the Regatta shall take place at Putney, and all the arrangements left to the Sub-Committee, subject to the approval of the General Committee; and that subscription-books be opened at Searle's, Stangate; British Hotel, Cockspur Street; Star-andGarter, and Bells, Putney: subscriptions to be also received by the Members of the Committee. The Committee met on the 11th at the British Hotel, when it was proposed by Mr. Shadwell, and seconded by Mr. Maberly, that the SubCommittee should consist of a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and six other Members. This proposition having been carried, a ballot took place, when the election was announced, with cheers, to have fallen on Mr. J. D. Bishop, Chairman; Mr. Layton, Treasurer; Mr. T. L. Jenkins, Honorary Secretary; and Messrs. Harrison, Julius, Maberly, Morris, Selwyn, and Shadwell. The Regatta was then fixed to take place in or about the first week in July, so as not to interfere with Henley or Oxford-the prizes to be for eightoared cutters, fours, pair oars, and sculls for Amateurs, and other prizes for Watermen, the value of which will depend on the amount of the subscriptions. ANGLING. On the 16th of March, W. Hoare, Esq., whilst trolling in a piece of water, the property of C. H. Turner, Esq., of Rooksnest, near Godstone, Surrey, killed a jack upwards of four feet in length, 28 inches girth, and weighing 371b. He was caught with spinning tackle and a small roach as bait, and afforded half an hour's play before he was landed. It is admittted that there are few places to be found that can compete with the waters round Godstone for the fine fish they have yielded, particularly pike, though they are equally rich in perch, tench, carp, roach, &c. Within the last three years, several very fine fish have been captured; among them, in the Town-pond, belonging to C. Newberry, Esq., a pike of 261b., by Boyle Smith, Esq., of Wandsworth; one of 25lb., by Gerard Hoare, Esq.; and one of 29fb., by Mr. Weller, of Croydon (where it may now be seen stuffed); one of 271b., by Mr. G. Dewdney, in the large pond belonging to Mr. H. Rose, near the village, where a boat is kept for the accommodation of the public on payment of a small gratuity; and a tench of 6lb., by Mr. H. Rose, in the same pond. In a word, no situation is better adapted for the "jolly angler;" all the waters are rich in game, and after the sports of the day, the respectable Inns afford solid comforts, as old Trapbois would say, for a moderate con-si-de-ra-ti-on. Fine Arts. COACHING RECOLLECTIONS. FORES, PICCADILLY. We like to contemplate anything reflecting the glories of "the road," whether it be the used-up machine that once did the trick over a hundred miles of M'Adam, or the well-belchered jowl of the artist, whose face belied him, and made old ladies think it was the custom of "saluting his glass" that vulgarly known as measuring half-a-quartern-and not the sharp-cutting wind blowing fresh o'er down and fen, that gave him the look of superabundant health. Memory can conjure up many a pleasant journey, and only wants a starting point to launch us into forgetfulness of every other mundane subject, and limn just such a scene as Henderson paints so well and truthfully. Here we are "pulling up to unskid," with a clanging of bars that wakes up the old lady inside to ask if anything is the matter, when, before she has time to answer her own question, the skid bangs on the hook, and the guard's cheery "all right" makes her easy again.-There is no mistaking the "Waking-up." Coachee has just touched up the leaders and double-thonged the wheelers into a stirring gallop, warned by Joe, who, watch in hand, tells him he's ten minutes behind time. The nags are put to it, stones and mud fly right and left, and test the pace that is retrieving the minutes. Talk of never catching Time, 'gad we'll run over him unless he takes to his scrapers and pads it with a lighter hoof.—In these subjects, Henderson is unapproachable. He gives everything its right look: there is an impetus in every stick and strap; and if to paint the living model as it flies be a feat, he can do it. Messrs. Fores are, we perceive, publishers of a Portrait of the Everingham Short-horned Prize Cow, bred by Sir C. R. Tempest, that won the 20 sovs. and Silver Medal for the breeder, and the Gold Medal as the best beast exhibited at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show in 1842. It is well drawn, and worthy the notice of all who take any interest in breeding stock. BETTINGS AT TATTERSALL'S.-APRIL 24. OUR reports of the Epsom Spring and Newmarket Craven Meetings will in a great measure account for the fluctuations in the DERBY bettings since our last report.Cotherstone's easy victories sent him at once to the top of the tree, anything over 9 to 2 being taken most eagerly.-A British Yeoman, notwithstanding all sorts of rumors to his disadvantage, continues steady at 8 to 1.-Gamecock, owing to the running of Knight-of-the-Whistle at Croxton, has become a rattling favorite.Amorino is in immense force, 20 to 1 being the outside offer against him.-Winesour has been stationary.-The following have made their "bows" and retired, at least for the present:-Murat, The Brewer, Cataract, and Gaper: the first and last may come again, the two others never.-Maccabeus, since his defeat at Epsom, has not been backed, though there is no doubt he will be bolstered up to a better figure ere the day arrives.-Aristides is quiet.-Of the outsiders, Pickpocket, the Mercy colt, and Newcourt, have been in the most demand. The OAKS betting has been very slack, and nothing of consequence, beyond a decline in Maria Day, and the advancement of the Laura filly and Lily. THE DERBY. ...... ..... Taylor. Sherwood. ... Dawson. ..... 4 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Cotherstone, by Touchstone (taken) ............................ trained by Scott. 8 to 1 agst Mr. Blakelock's A British Yeoman, by Liverpool.................. .... .... .... ............ Johnson. 16 to 1 agst Mr. Taylor's Gamecock, by Jereed (taken) .. 20 to 1 agst Sir G. Heathcote's Amorino, by Velocipede (taken) 25 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Aristides, by Bay Middleton 25 to 1 agst Mr. Bell's Winesour, by Velocipede 28 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Parthian, by Jereed.......... 30 to 1 agst Lord Westminster's colt out of Languish 30 to 1 agst Mr. Griffith's Newcourt, by Sir Hercules .... 30 to 1 agst Mr. Goodman's Maccabeus ..... 50 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's colt by Jereed out of Progress 80 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's St. Valentine, by Slane ......... THE OAKS. 6 to 1 agst Lord Westminster's Maria Day, by Physician (taken).... No others in force. ...... Heseltine. ...... Jones. Sadler. Kent. Dawson. Rogers. Scott. COLONEL E. NAPIER'S SECOND SERIES OF SCENES AND SPORTS IN FOREIGN LANDS.NO. XIV. "A SPURT OR TWO ACROSS THE PLAINS OF SHARON AND ESDRALON, WITH A FEW OTHER INCIDENTS." A BRUNCHEVAL'S JOURNAL OF SPORT IN THE WEST-PLYMOUTH RACES, 428 CLOSE OF THE PERTHSHIRE HUNT, AND LAST DAY WITH THE FIFE, BY RACING PAST-BATH AND BRISTOL, EGLINTON PARK, AND GORHAM- BURY. PROSPECTIVE: ASCOT AND NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE ........ 454 Embellished with, I. VIGNETTE TITLE PAGE TO THE VOLUME. II. ROEBUCK SHOOTING IN THE BLACK FOREST.III. POLE-ING A PLUMPER. |