moreover he has acquired the character of being vicious, which makes every subsequent purchaser cautious of becoming possessed of him: he is on that score deteriorated in value. A riding horse is nearly as liable as one for harness to be injured by the careless and unskilful abuse of ignorant people. A horseman will obtain that obedience from his horse which an inexperienced man cannot acquire: under the control of one, he will be tractable, handy, and pleasant to ride; under the misguidance of another, the same horse will pull, run away, swerve, and display all sorts of tricks so that if the seller, who, being a good horseman, sells his horse to a bad one with a warranty of being quiet to ride, and that horse runs away with his unskilful rider, the seller has him returned, injured in character, in condition, and in value. This brings to my remembrance a circumstance which occurred some years since. A Gentleman, who was well known as a brilliant performer over a country, sold a horse to an acquaintance who was not quite so highly accomplished: after some time the horse, not appearing in so good a place as with his former master, possessor was frequently quizzed, upon which, somewhat chagrined, he remonstrated with the Gentleman from whom he had made the purchase, and upbraided him with having described the horse as being superior to what he really was. The reply was short but expressive, and it put an end to all further discussion" I sold you the horse-I did not sell you the rider !" the Warranties of soundness are equally objectionable as either of the former cases. If the purchaser is not overscrupulous, and does not like the horse, it is a very easy matter to find out some defect. A blow on the shins will cause the horse to run lame, and many other remedies may be resorted to which are equally indicative of temporary unsoundness. The horse is heard to cough: it is instantly pronounced to be constitutional ! But every man who has had practical experience with horses is aware that they will cough at times without being affected by disease. Like the human subject, the intrusion of any husky substance at the top of the windpipe will produce a temporary cough. Many will cough after drinking their water, without being afflicted by any malady or ever becoming worse for it. It is, at the same time, a symptom which I should regard with some attention. To enumerate all the circumstances which may be brought forward as evidence of unsoundness by an individual who is desirous to return his purchase, would fill more space than I can presume to occupy. If a man has been imprudent enough to warrant a horse, and is threatened with an action unless he will take him back, he had better do so at once he will the more certainly retrieve his character, which prudent men will consider he has sacrificed, on the score of prudence, and most assuredly avoid the risk of an expensive lawsuit, than by going before a jury with what may appear a very clear case. Generally speaking, the men who compose a jury are less likely to form a correct opinion on a horse than on any other subject.-After having urged the impropriety of giving a warranty, it may be said, what security has the purchaser for his speculation? and that few persons would purchase at a high price without. First of all I must observe, that blood-stock are sold at higher prices than any others, and with them it is not customary to give any warrantry-why should it be given with any other description? There is one mode of sale which cannot be otherwise than satisfactory to all parties. Let the horse be examined by some competent person on the part of the purchaser, if he have not confidence in his own experience, and by that opinion accede to or decline the negotiation: it is the most equitable system on many accounts. The intent and meaning of a warranty of soundness is to convey an assurance that the animal is healthy, free from anatomical malformation, and consequent lameness, or disorganisation of such parts as may be necessary for the full use of all the limbs, and that the internal parts are in a fit state for the animal to perform such labor as a horse is reasonably considered to be able to endure at the time of purchase. If therefore he has any defects, an experienced person will discern them as well whilst in the possession of the seller as afterwards, and the seller will not be exposed to any nefarious schemes which may be resorted to by the purchaser or his servants if either or both should take a dislike to the horse. It is to be observed, there are instances when internal disease may not be discoverable for some days after it has attacked the animal; and that in such cases the seller ought to be the loser if the malady was in existence at the time of sale. Many lawsuits have arisen upon this subject, in which much conflicting evidence has appeared on both sides; and as many complaints, such as colds, inflammation of the lungs, intestines, and other internal parts may arise from the horse being placed in stables of a different temperature to what he has been accustomed to, very severe work, or exposure to a current of air whilst hot, as well as many other circumstances which the inadvertency of the purchaser may produce, he appears to be the only person who ought to suffer from any loss arising from such causes. Although intended to protect the unwary and consciencious purchaser, warranties are of all transactions the most favorable to designing and disreputable vagabonds, of whom there are too many to be found in the lower grade of horse-dealers: ever ready to take any advantage, they will warrant anything and risk the consequences. The unwary will purchase from them under color of this specious pretext without so minute an examination as would take place if the transaction were unaccompanied with what they suppose to be a security. But on discovering the purchase to be unsound, what is the result? an exchange for some other equally unsound animal, with a little money to boot, or possibly a refusal to make any compensation, and a declaration that a lawsuit will be defended-the expenses of which, and the great probability that the defendant is not worth powder and shot, are quite enough to deter any rational man from such proceedings. The class of persons to whom I allude will be the first to inveigh against this recommendation, for this simple reason: they will not be able to dispose of unsound horses, except in very few instances, unless t prices equivalent to the unsoundess, as every person will naturally employ a veterinary surgeon or other competent person to examine the horse, and the unsoundness will thereby be detected. When the seller describes the qualifications of his horse, it is but reasonable that he should exhibit these abilities as evidence of the truth of his assertions, which, if he declines doing, it may naturally be inferred the horse will not perform what he states. This applies most particularly to a declaration that the animal is temperate to ride or drive: if he display temperance and docility, the purchaser ought to be satisfied, and not complain if he, by reason of his own bad management, cannot obtain similar services: he is the only person who ought to suffer by his ignorance the sooner he makes himself master of the noble science of horsemanship the better; but it is only reasonable that he do it at his PHOENIX. own expense. CHANTILLY RACES. THIS Meeting, which may now be said to take first rank in France, from the distinguished patronage and support given it by His Royal Highness the Duke of Orleans, who enters for nearly every race, and the greater interest taken by the Parisian Jockey Club, took place on Thursday the 16th, Friday the 17th, and Sunday the 19th of May. The Prince and his Illustrious Brother the Duke of Nemours, accompanied by Lord H. Seymour and other Members of the Club, and a long list of the most distingué in the Fashionable and Sporting Circles, were present each day. There was plenty of racing, and some of it particularly good. The Town Prize of 1200f. for maiden horses of all ages and courtries, 130fb. each, was the opening event, and produced three heats with the two first horses, each well contested, and won only by a neck. Count Hedouville's b. h., 4 yrs (Mizen), carried off the first, and M. Aumont's br. m. by Camel out of a Woful mare, 6 yrs (Walter), the two last. Lord H. Seymour's b. m. Lady Emily, by Cain, 4 yrs, was third in the two first heats, and then drawn. M. Sabattier's b. m. Incertitude, by Paradox, fifth and fourth; and M. Pontalba's b. f. Lady Charlotte, by Reveller, fourth, and drawn. Lady Emily and Lady Charlotte were the favorites, the former at 5 to 2, and the latter at 3 to 1. Two others started for the first heat, but were nowhere, and not brought up again. This was followed by a Match for 300 Napoleons, three quarters of a mile, between Duke of Orleans' ch. c. Borodino, by Glaucus, 2 yrs (E. Pavis), and Lord H. Seymour's b. c. Jericautt, by Royal Oak, 2 yrs (E. Flatman), 92fb. each. The betting was even, but Borodino won it by two lengths, and could have quadrupled the distance with ease had it so pleased his rider. For the Arrondissement Prize of 3000f., given by the Minister of Commerce for encouraging the breed of horses, twice round, heats— the race to be run in 5 min. and 30 sec.-no fewer than ten entered, but the Duke of Orleans' b. m. Margarita, by Royal Oak, 5 yrs (E. Pavis), was the only one that shewed, and she performed her task in both heats within the "time" specified. The Betting-room Stakes for three-year-olds, 1000f. each, five subscribers, once round, brought only two to the post (three having paid h. ft.)—Lord H. Seymour's b. e. Lantara (E. Flatman), and Duke of Orleans' b. f. Donna Julia (E. Pavis), both by Royal Oak.-The filly was the favorite at 6 to 5, but the "boot" might safely have been put on t'other leg," as Lantara won the race with the greatest ease. For the Two-year-old Stakes of 500f. each, colts 107fb., and fillies 104lb., six furlongs, Duke of Orleans' ch. c. Borodino, by Glaucus, was the favorite at 3 to 1 on him; and the result proved the judgment of his backers, as he took the lead, and kept it, beating by four lengths Lord H. Seymour's b. f. Jenny and Baron A. Rothschild's b. c. Anatole, both by Royal Oak.-And thus ended the first day. Friday, May 17.-The first race to-day was for a Piece of Plate of 1000f. value, given by H. R. H. the Duke of Aumale, three times round the course. For this only two started, the Duke of Orleans' b. m. Viola, by Emilius, 4 yrs (F. Edwards), and Lord H. Seymour's b. m. Fiancee, by Royal Oak, 5 yrs (E. Flatman), the latter the favorite at 7 to 4.-The greater part of the race seemed to justify this preference, for Fiancee made strong running considering the distance, and kept the lead for two rounds and a half; but in coming home Edwards brought his mare up in capital style, run his opponent head and head, then passed her, and kept first to the Chair, winning cleverly by half a length. The Prize of 5000f. given by the Directeur des Haras, heats, twice round, was won by Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Vendredi, by Cain, 4 yrs (E. Flatman), beating Duke of Orleans' bl. h. Lestocq, by Sir Hercules. M. Fasquel's gr. m. Woodnymph, by Rowlston, was distanced. Blackey was the favorite at 3 to 1, but he broke down in the first round; and, not venturing to appear for the second heat, Vendredi walked over. Six others entered did not start.-It should be observed, that in all races given by the Government, a walk-over" must always be performed in a given time, or the Stake is forfeited. For the Town Plate of 1000f., with a Sweepstakes, eight paid half forfeit, leaving only three to contend.-Mr. G. Edwards's b. m. Despair, 4 yrs (M. Grieves), Mr. T. Carter's b. m. Crusa (Count Boumont), and Count Hedouville's ch. h. Cartoon (M. de Normandie).-That "there's many a slip between cup and lip" was here verified to the letter. Despair, backed at 6 to 4, made the running to the distance, where the Count brought his mare up, contesting the ground inch by inch, and was evidently winning, when he was capsised just on the post, and Despair went in a conqueror. Cartoon was not far in the rear. The Foal Stakes of 500f. each, h. ft., for three-year-olds, colts 100ft. and fillies 97fb.; once round. ....... M. Santerre's b. f. Aspasie, by Royal Oak (Olivier) Seven paid forfeit. 1 2 3 4 ... 5 ............ 6 There was a little spirited betting on this race, His Royal Highness's two being backed at even against the field. The odds were 15 to 1 agst the winner, who made all the running, and won cleverly. Sunday, May 19.-The Prize of 3000f. given by the Duke of Orleans, heats, once round, was carried off with the greatest ease in both heats by Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Fortunatus, by Royal Oak (E. Flatman), beating M. Santerre's b. f. Aspasie, by Royal Oak (Olivier). Duke of Orleans' b. c. Nautilus, by Cadland, was the favorite at 5 to 4, but he was bowled out in the first heat. A Tea Service, given by the Town, with 500f. added, Handicap, three quarters of a mile, made an excellent race with three-Duke of Orleans' br. m. Esmeralda, by Silvio (Edwards) first; His Royal Highness's ch. f. Stella (E. Pavis), second; and M. Fasquel's gr. m. Woodnymph, by Rowlston, last. The Derby of 500f. each, with 5000f. added by the Jockey Clubthe greatest race in France. Duke of Orleans' b. c. Romulus, by Cadland (Edwards) Lord H. Seymour's b. c. Lantara, by Royal Oak (E. Flatman) 2 His Royal Highness's horses had been the favorites previous to the race for the Foal Stakes, but his defeat put his Stable rather in the back ground. The latest state of the betting was, even between Chip and Romulus, and 3 to 1 agst any other.-Lord H. Seymour's bl. f. Britannia, by Cadland, took the lead for about half a mile, when Roquancourt put on the steam, and passed her, continuing_at increased speed to the distance, where he was joined by Chip, Lantara, and Romulus, and a beautiful race with these four terminated in Edwards landing his colt first by a neck, Roquancourt being at Lantara's saddle girths, and Chip in very close attendance. His Royal Highness was not a little pleased at his success in carrying off the "French Derby," and it was decidedly the best race of the Meeting. Count Hedouville's ch. h. Mendicant, 140fb. (Mizen), beat Count Pontalba's b. f. Lady Charlotte, by Reveller, 1001b. (F. Edwards), very easy-1000f. each, once round. M. Sabattier's b. m. Incertitude, by Paradox (Robinson), beat, without any difficulty, M. Fasquel's gr. m. Woodnymph, by Rowlston (a lad), both four years-1000f. each, once round. The sports were wound up by a Hurdle-race, which was won by M. de Normandie. THE NOBLE SCIENCE, MR. DELME RADCLIFFE, who, as stated in our last, has retired from the Hertfordshire Country through ill health, has bequeathed a truly valuable legacy to his successor, by the publication, under the above title, of "a few general Hints on Fox-hunting, for the use of the Rising Generation of Sportsmen, and more especially those of the Hertfordshire Hunt Club, with numerous Illustrations from original Designs by his Brother, the Rev. C. D. Radcliffe." The work is very appropriately dedicated to the Duke of Rutland," so long at the head of one of the first fox-hunting establishments in the first country in the world ;" and the author enters strenuously and con amore into the cause he has espoused. It contains much practical information, by |