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heels over head he will not part company. They tumble over and get up again as if they were the same animal, and he will go at anything. This reminds me of a lark at which I was amused.

I had heard of Melton men larking, and the other day I saw it for the first time. They had met at Melton, and had a long tiresome day, killing two foxes, but without shewing a run. At last some of the field got tired of drawing, and so about half a dozen started to find their way home across country. Lord Gardiner took the lead, and at one place got a tremendous summerset, and lost his horse: however, to my surprise, instead of attempting to catch him, he waited very coolly till the next man, Lord Wilton, came up, who, after getting over the fence, pulled up, when Lord Gardiner jumped on behind him, and away they sailed together, till at length somebody caught the horse and brought him up.

There are some most excellent riders among the yeomen; and a farmer named Butler particularly struck me in a very quick thing from near Widmerpool. He rode a grey mare very much blemished, for which, I believe, he gave twenty pounds, but she is the very best hunter I ever saw; and this day Lord Rancliffe (also on a very clear grey) and him had the lead alternately as the hounds turned.

I hope to see these hounds some day in the Harborough country, when I may be able to give some better account of them and their performance.

There are two other packs in the neighbourhood of Nottingham. Mr. Saville's, of Rufford, is most excellent, and, I believe, have had most splendid sport.

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have only seen them twice, but nothing could be better than the appearance of the whole. We had one capital run of fifty minutes, with hardly a check, over a very fine country; and, fortunately for the nags, the ground was light, or no horse could have lived with them. Among the riders I remarked a black coat on a black horse as among the very best. I believe his name is Becher. The other pack is Mr. Dansey's, who hunts Lord Middleton's country. He is a stranger, and has many difficulties to encounter; but, from what I have seen of him, he wants that quickness which is absolutely necessary to shew sport: and, after hunting with Sir Harry and Mr. Saville, the contrast is too great. I cannot bear to see a man poke from one covert to another at a walk, as if he only wanted to kill the day; and I have heard men complain sadly of him in this respect. I think he has a capital ear for hounds, and understands the science of hunting; but he is not decided, or quick enough: added to

which, a fence in the way often makes him alter his cast, which his judgment thinks is the right one. I must now say adieu; my place of abode is among the ruins of the old Castle of the Duke of N.......e, from which I gaze upon a most beautiful expanse of country, and wish that fate would allow me to remain for many years; but I fear I must again soon wander forth to some other region. However, if not, perhaps you may hear again from me, `if this is deemed worth receiving. In the mean time, believe me, my trusty ONEOFUS, your most sincere well-wisher, MILES.

February 17, 1832.

BARTON COURSING MEETING.

AT this Meeting, which was held on the 7th, 8th, and 10th of February, there was a numerous and respectable attendance of the Members and their friends. From the unusual fineness of the weather, together with the good condition of the ground, and the extraordinary stoutness of the hares, the contests in the respective runs for the Cup and Sweepstakes were most excellent and satisfactory. For the Grand Prize, Mr. W. Loft's Mantle (the winner of the Louth St. Leger Stakes) and Mack, own brother to her, being left alone in the last tie, the Cup, value 40 sovs., together with 10 sovs. for the second best dog, were both won by them in gallant style, but not run out. Mantle and Mack are by Mr. Best's Monarch, and out of Mr. W. Loft's Marcia; and it is but justice to say that their style of running, and beautiful condition, obtained the general admiration of the field.

The Society are much indebted to the kindness of C. Winn, Esq. of Appleby, for furnishing such good hares and excellent ground for their diversion.-J. Terry, Esq. of Leyburn, near Bedale, gave universal satisfaction as Tryer, by his impartial decisions and the superior knowledge evinced by him in the Laws of Coursing.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1832. For the Cup.-Mr. E. W. Smith's bl. b. Minx beat Mr. W. Richardson's wh. d. Racer, by Stretcher out of Blue Bell; Mr. Kennington's brin. and wh. b. Minna, out of Fly, beat Mr. J. Marshall's red b. Smallhopes, by Blue Ruin out of Vesta; Mr. S. Egginton's blk. d. Lion beat Mr. W. Richardson's red d. Brutus, by Roman out of Cora; Mr. Chaplin's bĺk. d. Barefoot, by Regent out of Fly, beat Mr. Espener's red d. Effort (lame); Mr. Loft's fawn ticked d. Mack, by Mr. Best's Monarch out of his Marcia, beat Mr. B. Nicholson's blue b. Adelaide, by Stretcher out of Violet; Mr. Loft's wh. and . b. Mantle, by Mr. Best's Monarch out of his Marcia, beat Mr. Healey's blk. b. Mary Jane, by Major out of Fly; Mr. Winn's blk. b. Louisa, by Major out of Fly, beat Col. Elmhirst's fawn d. Victor, by Blue Ruin out of Vesta; Mr. Benson's brin. b. Bess, by Major, beat Mr. West's blk. b. Frolic, by Major out of Chance.

Appleby Carr Stakes of two sovs. each. Mr. E. W. Smith's brin. and wh. b. Faith, out of Sister to Nelson, beat Mr. Healey's r. d. Bob; Mr. S. Egginton's r. d. Surprise beat Mr. Healey's r. d. Tom; Mr. Healey's bl. b. Caroline, by Belton out of The Queen, beat Mr. Benson's blk. b. Sal, by Major; Colonel Elmhirst's blk. ticked d. Bugle, by Balloon

out of Twist, beat Mr. Richardson's blk. and wh. b. Trippet, by Humphrey Clinker out of Pledge.

Ancholme Stakes of two sovs. each. Mr. Healey's f. b. Fan, by Dancer out of Fly, beat Mr. Loft's f. b. Magic, by Mr. Best's Monarch out of his Marcia; Mr. E. W. Smith's bl. d. Match'em, by Blue Cap out of Red Tail, beat Mr. Chaplin's f. and wh. d. Wonder, by Dancer out of Fly; Mr. Healey's blk. b. Poll, by Major out of Fly, beat Mr. Richardson's blk. and wh. b. Trinket, by Humphrey Clinker out of Pledge; Mr. Richardson's blk. and wh. d. Acteon, by Cliff out of Lady, beat Mr. Kennington's blk. b. Fly.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8.
FIRST TIES FOR THE CUP.
Bess beat Louisa.
Mantle Barefoot.

Minx Mack

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Consolation Stakes of two sovs. each. Mr. Benson's blk. b. Sal beat Mr. Richardson's wh. d. Racer; Mr. B. Nicholson's bl. b. Adelaide agst Mr. Healey's blk. b. Mary Jane-undecided: won by a toss by Adelaide.

First Bye Stakes of two sovs. each.Mr. Healey's brin. d. Fred beat Mr. Richardson's b. Wowski; Mr. Nicholson's blk. b. Minna beat Mr. Hayes's blk. d. Gimcrack.

Second Bye Stakes of one sov. each. Mr. Kennington's blk. b. Fly beat Mr. West's blk. b. Frolic; Mr. E. W. Smith's blk. d. Squib beat Mr. Healey's brin. b. Tet.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
SECOND TIES FOR

THE CUP.

Mack beat Bess. Mantle Minx.

Decision for the Cup.-Mack and Mantle being both the property of Mr. Loft, the Cup and Sovereigns were won by them, but not run out.

Deciding Course for the Appleby Carr Stakes.-Bugle beat Faith, and won the Stakes.

Deciding Course for the Ancholme Stakes. Actaeon beat Match'em, and won the Stakes.

Deciding Course for the Consolation Stakes. Adelaide beat Sal, and won the Stakes.

Deciding Course for First Bye Stakes. -Minna beat Fred, and won the Stakes. Deciding Course for Second Bye Stakes. -Fly beat Squib, and won the Stakes.

Appleby Stakes of two sovs. each.-Mr. J. Marshall's r. b. Smallhopes beat Mr. S. Egginton's r. d. Surprise; Mr. Healey's bl. b. Caroline beat Mr. Chaplin's blk. d. Barefoot.

Deciding Course.-Caroline beat Smallhopes, and won the Stakes-(Smallhopes unsighted).

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Carr Stakes of one sov. each.-Mr. Richardson's f. and w. d. Wonder beat Mr. Healey's r. d. Bob; Mr. S. Egginton's bl. d. Lion beat Mr. J. Richardson's r. b. Peep.

Deciding Course.-Wonder beat Lion, and won the Stakes.

Matches. Mr. Richardson's Trinket beat Mr. Loft's Brenda; Col. Elmhirst's Victor beat Mr. Healey's Tet.

MUSCA T.

E have the honor to present to our numerous, constant, and classical readers, in this our March Number, an exact Portrait of the Arab horse MUSCAT, which all must allow is at once creditable to the masterly hand and correct eye of the Younger MARSHALL, as well as to the beautifully scientific graver of Mr. ROMNEY; but, above all, to the Honorable Colonel FINCH, for a display of his superior judgment in procuring such a subject: and we have no hesitation in saying, being backed up by judges from whom there is no appeal, that MUSCAT is the only Arabian imported in the present generation calculated to improve, or rather renovate, the English Race-horse, being of good size, perfect symmetry, fine temper, and the purest blood: besides there is in him bone, muscle, strength, and action to improve the breed of horses of every grade.

MUSCAT ran three times at Calcutta in 1829, and his performances there were quite creditable to him as a racer, having won two out of the three engagements, and he came in second for the third, carrying 11st. 7lb., when eight of their best horses started. His first prize was the Gold Cup, given by the Royal Club, two-mile heats, 9st. each.

He also won the Little Welter Stakes, carrying 10st., the Round Course (one mile and threequarters), six subscribers.

We say thus much for MusCAT, or otherwise he could, though a stranger to our language, speak for himself: but there has been such bouncing, such puff upon puff about a print of another Arabian published about a month ago, called Orelio, that we could not refrain from saying something about both, being desired to "look upon this, and look upon that." Poor Orelio! and art thou brought here to be thus degraded! thy "bright bay" to be turned into dirty white muslin! and thy "black legs and feet" into legs of parchment!! ment!! Oh! what a "mount" for the renowned Don Quixote ! Only dock him, and what soliloquy we should have from the Learned Syntax......"My dear, dear Grizzle!!! how proud I am to find a grateful world still doing honor to thy extraordinary worth, and the Arts Sublime exerted to hand down to posterity thy matchless beauty!"...... Poor Orelio, why wert thou imported !-and why was not the man who put forth thy caricature exported-and, for his libel on the state of the Fine Arts in England, at the expense of Government?

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