saw, be elected; and then we may expect to see the College what it ought to be, a valuable Institution to the public, and an honour to the country; instead of what it now is, a thing having indeed a name, but nothing more; full of SIR, AN INVITATION TO A TROUT. DEAR TROUT, I love thee much, my speckled beauty, O'er the pure stream I've sent to thee a line, And sent it by the Fly, as was my duty, "Twill bear thee back, if so thou should'st incline. Don't hesitate, I love you like a daughter...... Just try my carriage...........'tis a sort of drag : you would come to me across the water, If 'Twould be an honour of which I should brag. Much I should like to see thee, TROUT, at dinner; Rise then, sweet fish, and be no longer shy, For trust me I should hold thee, though a sinnerAs I should hold a wife-by tender tie! That plunge proclaims my line thou understandest; And now thou comest for thy last of tours: Delightful fish! be cautious where thou landest, There......now thou'rt mine, dear TROUT, And I am yours, PARIS RACES, AND OTHER SPORTS. HE report I am about to give THE you will be more voluminous than that of any preceding year, and will occupy, I fear, a space exceeding all reasonable limits; but I trust that the interest of the additional matter will procure me indulgence from you, and a patient reading from your numėrous subscribers. It is not merely of the races (which have been excellent this year) that I shall treat, but of other amusements also-of other English sports which I have had the honour of introducing here. Since I last had the pleasure of J. M. LACEY addressing you, I have established a Pigeon-shooting Club (2d January last), which is composed of some of the first Nobility and Gentry in Paris, amongst whom are a few of the best shots in France(both English and French). The shooting is conducted on the same principle as that at the Red House, Battersea ; and I am happy to say that the Club increases every day in importance, as it is so highly patronized, and the Gentlemen are all so eager for the sport. There is, in fact, every prospect of this becoming a regular (as it is now a favorite) amusement amongst the Dons in Paris. The Meetings were held for three months, at the domain of Madrid in the Bois-de-Boulogne, but that being too far off for the Gentlemen, I took the Tivoli Gardens, which are situated close to the fasionable end of the town, where most of the subscribers reside. I endeavored, in the winter, to establish a Cockpit, but the French appear to have no gout for the amusement of cocking. I found few admirers, fewer amateurs, and none disposed to enter the lists with me: so that, after being obliged to fight my own cocks (which were in fact fine birds) one against the other, two or three times, not to disappoint the visitors, I gave it up. I feel, however, disposed to try it again this winter, and, should I succeed, will send you the details for th amusement of your readers. I had almost omitted to mer.、 tion that the Pigeon Club sti.. continues at Tivoli, and meets regularly twice a-week-viz. on Tuesday and Saturday. With regard to the "Turf," a few matches were run in the Bois-de-Boulogne, in June and Juy, but were not of sufficient importance to claim a notice in your valuable Magazine. Nothing considerable was done until the Government Races, which commenced on the 26th of August. I hereby hand you a succinct account of them, and of whatever has taken place since; and I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, T. BRYON, Secretary of the English Jockey and Paris, 17th Sept. 1832. RACES IN THE CHAMP-DE-MARS. August 26.-In the morning of this day the weather wore a very unfavorable aspect, notwithstanding which the races were well attended. About half-past eleven o'clock, to the great consternation of the amateurs and spectators, an order arrived from the Prefect of the Department to put off the races, and the soldiers (who had arrived to keep the ground) filed off. However, about half-past twelve, the rain having ceased, and there being every prospect of a fine day, a counter-order came, and all was immediately bustle and preparation. The weather continued fine all day. There were four races of one heat for the Arrondissement Prizes of 1200f. each; the two first for colts and fillies of 3 yrs, once round the course; the other two for horses and mares of 4 yrs and upwards, twice round. The first was won by Mr. Delarroque's ch. c. Arlequin, carrying 416 hectogrammes (about 6st. 12lb. Eng.), rode by Tom Hall, beating Mr. Leconte's b. c. Phénix, carrying 416 hect.; Mr. Escalard de la Clotière's gr. f. Rosabelle, carrying 401 hect. (nearly 6st.); and Mr. Fasquel de Courtenil's b. f. Traveller, carrying 416 hect. About the middle of the course Rosabelle broke away. The Second was won by Lord H. Seymour's b. c. Clerino, carrying 416 hect. (rode by North), beating Mr. Fasquel's b. f. Oïna, 401 hect.; Mr. Rieussec's b. f. Georgina, 401 hect.; Mr. Schickler's ch. c. All-fours, 416 hect.; and Mr. Pitois' b. c. CheckDahier, 416 hect. The Third was won by the King's b. m. Moina (from the Meudon stud), 4 yrs, carrying 499 hect. (8st.), rode by Hall, beating Mr. Souchey's gr. h. Paulus, 4 yrs, 514 hect. (8 st.); and Mr. Belhomme's ch. h. Léonie, 5 yrs, 548 hect. (9st. 1lb.) The Fourth was won by Mr. Rieussec's b. h. Felix, 4 yrs, 514 hect. (rode by Ollivier*), beating Mr. Fasquel's b. h. Mina, 5 yrs, 563 hect. (9st. 3lb.); Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Fovius, 4 yrs, 514 hect.; Mr. Schickler's b. h. Young Tandem, 4 yrs, 514 hect.; Mr. Albert Julien's b. m. Cora, 5 yrs, 548 hect.; the King's b. h. Manfred, 4 yrs, 514 hect.; Mrs. Widow Crémieux's b. m. Cornélie, 4 yrs, 499 hect.; and Mr. Rivière's b. m. Bessy, 4 yrs, 499 hect. Just at starting Mina threw his rider, in consequence of which accident the Judge stopped the other horses, and made them wait until the jockey remounted, when they all started afresh. Felix took the lead from the first; but Fovius and Young Tandem (in the second round) followed him so closely that he won with difficulty. The betting was very inconsiderable. Both heats were won by the King's b. m. Pamela (Meudon stud), 4 yrs, carrying 499 hect. (rode by Tom Hall), beating Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Deucalion, 4 yrs, 514 hect.; Mr. Delarroque's b. m. Flore, 4 yrs, 499 hect.; Mr. Danpley's gr. h. Madras, 4 yrs, 514 hect.; Mr. Fasquel's b. h. Young Milton, 4 yrs, 514 hect.; Mr. Rieussec's b. h. Felix, 4 yrs, 514 hect.; Mr. Belhomme's ch. m. Léonie, 5 yrs, 548 hect.; and a horse belonging to Mr. Albert, who relinquished the contest during the first heat. Flore and Madras did not attempt a second heat. The other race was for a Silvergilt Subscription Cup of the English Jockey Club (value 600 fr.), once round the course, heats, which, with all subscribed above the 600f., was won by Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Tiberius, 4 yrs, carrying 105lb. French, 8 stone English, rode by Moss (from Newmarket), beating Mr. Villate's b. m. Vigonia, 5 yrs, 112lb, (9st.); Mr. Chéri Salvador's b. g. Grampion, 7 yrs, 1261b. (about 10st. 2lb.); and Mr. May's br. g. Merryman, aged, 1361b. (11st.) Merryman was not merry enough to start for the second heat. Second Day, August 28.-Today the weather was again unfavorable, and seemed to depress the spirits of the amateurs, for the bets were not worth naming. There were heavy showers at intervals during the whole day; this, however, neither interrupted the sport, nor prevented a numerous assemblage of spectators, among whom we observed the Duke of Orleans on horseback. The first race was for the Principal Arrondissement Prize of 2000f., twice round the course (heats). *Ollivier is a Frenchman, but has been brought up with English Jockeys, and really merits great praise and encouragement for his excellent riding and jockeyship. Mr. Achille Devion's b. m. Young Pamela, 5 yrs, to carry 112lb. was entered for this race, but arrived too late, so that the others started without her. In consequence of which Mr. Devion challenged Lord Seymour to run his Tiberius against Young Pamela for 300f. aside, once round the course, in one heat, which was accepted, the former rode by Moss carrying 110lb., the latter 105lb. His Lordship won it, Third Day, September 2.This day the races were honored by the presence of Her Majesty, the Princesses, and the Dukes of Orleans, Aumale, and Montpensier. His Majesty was expected, but was prevented coming by having to attend a Council. The weather was beautiful, and there was an immense concourse of spectators both equestrian and pedestrian. The stands were literally crowded with beauty and fashion. These races were better and more interesting than any hitherto seen in Paris: the betting was very spirited. There were two races-for the Two Royal Prizes of 5000f., and 6000f., each twice round the course, heats. The first, 5000f., was won by Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Cyrus, 5 yrs, carrying 115lb. French (9 st.), rode by Moss, beating the King's b. h. Moina (Meudon Stud), 4 yrs, 1021b. (8st. 3lb.); Mr. Delarroque's b. m. Flore, 4 yrs, 1021b.; M. de Royère's ch. m. Eleanore, 5 yrs, 112lb. (9st.); Baron de la Bastide's b. h. Diomède, 4 yrs, 105lb.; Mr. Noël's b. m. Aline, 4 yrs, 1021b.; Mr. Bonvie's b.m. Corisandre, 5 yrs, 115lb.; and Mr. Belhomme's ch. m. Léonie, 5 yrs, 112lb. The first heat was won by Corisandre; the second (which was contested by Flore, Cyrus, and Corisandre only, the others being drawn), by Cy rus, who gained also the third in gallant style, beating the mare by at least ten yards! The second prize, of 6000f, was won by Lord Seymour's gram. Eglé, 5 yrs, carrying 112lb. (rode also by Moss). She gained both heats, beating Mr. Fasquel's b. h. Young Milton, 4 yrs, 105lb. ; Mr. Delarroque's b. m. Mouna, 4 yrs, 1021b.; the King's b. m. Pamela, 4 yrs, 1021b.; Baron de la Bastide's b. h. Cédéric, 5 yrs, 115lb.; Messrs. Tassinari and Salvador's ch. h. Oubyou, 6 yrs, 121lb. (9st. 10lb. English); and Mr. Maureuil's b. h. Coradin, 5 yrs, 1151b.-Mr. Schickler's b. h. Young Tandem, 4 yrs, was entered for this race, but was drawn. The second heat was contested by Mouna, Eglé, Cédéric, and Oubyou only, and in this heat Cédéric broke away in the second round. Fourth Day, September 9.-This day, the weather being favorable, there was a tremendous crowd of spectators. The King and Royal Family were expected, but did not come. We observed in the stands a few of the disciples of the celebrated Mr. Enfantin. The first race was for the Prince Royal's Prize, consisting of a Silver Cup, value 1000f. and 2000f. in money, twice round the course, heats, and was won by Mr. Rieussec's b. h. Felix, 4 yrs, carrying 1051b. French (rode by Ollivier), beating Mr. Fasquel's, b. h. Young Milton, 4 yrs, 1051b; Mr. Schickler's b. h. Young Tandem, 4 yrs, 105lb..; Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Deucalion, 4 yrs, 105lb.; M. de Royère's ch. m. Eleanore, 5 yrs, 115lb. (9 st.); Mr. Leconte's ch. m. Lisette, 4 yrs, 1021b.; and Baron de la Bastide's b. h. Diomède, 4 yrs, VOL. V.-SECOND SERIES.-No. 30. 3 Q 105lb. This was a well-contested race, particularly the second heat, which Felix was happy enough to win by a neck only. Mr. Rudault's b. h. Mina, 5 yrs, aud Mr. Albert Julien's b. m. Cord, 5 yrs, were entered for this race, but were drawn, as were also Young Milton, Eléanore, and Diomède after the first heat. The second race was for the King's Prize, consisting of a Silver Vase of 1500f., a Silver Gilt Cup of 800f., and 3700f. in money (in all 6000f.), twice round the course, heats, and was exceedingly interesting on account of ten horses having started, that being an unusually great number for the Paris course. It was won by Mr. Bonvié's b. m. Corisandre, 5 yrs, carrying 115lb. (rode by Tom Wilson), beating Mr. Danpley's gr. h. Madras, 4 yrs, 105lb.; Mr. Belhomme's ch. m. Léonie, 5 yrs, 1121b.; Mr. Noël's b. m. Aline, 4 yrs, 102lb.; Mr. Maureuil's b. h. Coradin, 5 yrs, 115lb.; Mr. Delarroque's b. m. Mouna, 4 yrs, 1021b.; Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Cyrus, 5 yrs, 115lb.; Messrs. Tassinari and Salvador's ch. h. Oubyou, 6 yrs, 136lb.; Mr. Desgrands' b. m. Dowine, 6 yrs, 1331b. (10 st.), and Mr. Delarroque's senior, b. m. Flore, 4 yrs, 1021b. Madras was drawn after the first heat. Between the heats of these two races there were two private Matches, as follow: viz. one between Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Tiberius, 4 yrs (rode by Moss), and Mr. Victor Andonard's b. m. Brenda, aged, carrying each 140lb. (11st. 5lb.), once and a quarter round the course, in one heat, for 2000f. a-side. This was a very interesting race, as the horses kept nearly together all the way, and Tiberius won it with difficulty, beating by only a head. Ar The other match was between Mr. Chéri Salvador's b. h. Grampion, 7 yrs, 130lb. (101st.), and Mr. Delarroque's ch. h. Arlequin, 3 yrs, 104lb., once round, one heat, for 1000f. a-side. lequin took the lead the greater part of the way, but towards the end Grampion (rode by Ach. Montel) gained rapidly upon him, and finally came in first, beating his opponent by half a head. Thus finished the Government Races, which, whether as regards the goodness of the horses, the excellence of the running, or in fact the tout ensemble, are decidedly the best which have ever taken place on this course-that is, of a public nature: but a race for a Sweepstakes of 500f. each, and three Matches, which were run there yesterday (Thursday the 13th inst.), take the lead of all in every respect. They were as follow, viz: First-A Match between Mr. Rieussec's b. h. Felix, 4 yrs (rode by Ollivier), and Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Deucalion, 4 yrs, each carrying 1051b., three times round the course, in one heat, for 1200f. a-side, which was won easy by the former. The Second was a Sweepstakes of 500f. each subscriber, once round the course, in one heat, which was won by Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Fovius, 4 yrs, 105lb. (rode by Moss), beating Mr. Delarroque's ch. h. Arlequin, 3 yrs, 90lb., and Mr. Chéri Salvador's b. h. Grampion, 7 yrs, 1261b. (about 10st. 2lb.) This race was uncommonly well contested, and was won by only a length. The other two horses ran beauti |