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The course taken by the dogs was similar to that followed by the race-horses-a narrow passage having been formed across the Circus, so as to keep them in a direct line. Every eye was directed to the spot at which their entrance was expected, when suddenly a real fox, apparently labouring under the terror of pursuit, darted across the area, and in a moment afterwards the deep-toned notes of the dogs announced their approach, and their being in full scent. Another second brought them across the area, pursued closely by the hunters at full speed. Thrice did the fox take the same circuit, followed by the hounds and horsemen-the High-mettled Racer always taking the lead, and at each time the house being shaken to its very centre by the enthusiastic applauses which burst from every quarter. At length poor Reynard was seen to take refuge in the cottage of an old woman the dogs are in consequence thrown off the scent-and a ludicrous scene takes place between the old woman and the huntsman, whom she misleads as to the direction taken by the fox. She then brings out the poor animal, whom, after a lecture of some length, she turns loose; he is not fortunate enough, however, to escape, for the dogs soon after wards regain the scent, the hunt is renewed, and, finally, a representation of "The Death" takes place ia presence of the audience, amidst loud cheers.

This is succeeded by the third vicissitude of "The High-mettled Racer," which is seen in a post-chaise, his sides gored with the spur, and his neck galled with the collar. He is afterwards present

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earth; the mill then suddenly changes to a cart, and the millstones to wheels. The cart is laden with sacks, and the Highmettled Racer almost arrives at his last stage. He reaches the door of the Elephant and Castle, in St. George's-fields, where he seems to be completely worn out, his legs sink under him, and he appears to die.

It is impossible to form a just idea of this scene, unless by personal observation. The docility of the animal is exhibited in the most extraordinary manner. He appears to be in the agonies of death, and, finally, gives up the ghost with a heart-rending sigh. The most rapturous plaudits attended this last effort. A horse-butcher's cart draws up; the remains of the High-mettled Racer are placed upon it, an operation to which he does not make the slightest resistance, but counterfeits death to per fection. The scene then changes to a repository for dead horses, into which the carcass is soon afterwards drawn, and shot, without ceremony, upon the ground, still remaining perfectly motionless.

The busy spectacle now draws to a close. The Ghost of Gulliver approaches, and by touches of bis wand gradually animates the apparently dead body. The animal first moves his head, then one foot, then another; he then raises himself on his haunches, and in an instant the scene changes to the grand palace of the Hhouynms, which is surrounded with the figures of horses in various attitudes.

The High-mettled Racer finally assumes his pristine vigour, and exhibits all those graces and that spirit for which he was first admired, and dances with as much C 2 regularity,

regularity to the music, as the bipeds by whom he is surrounded. The curtain fell amidst the loudest shouts of exultation.

Upon the whole, we feel our selves bound to confess that of all the exhibitions of the docility of the horse which we have witnessed, that which we have now but faintly endeavoured to describe is the chefd'œuvre.

long, and two ploughs at a time. Soaped pigs, foot races, &c. followed till dark, when all at once the pendaul was illuminated with thousands of lights. The son of Subabadie, disguised as a dancing woman, danced on the edges of two hundred swords, with consider able grace and activity. At a given time, also, a curtain dropped and displayed five beautiful transparen➡ cies to an admiring crowd. Peace, with her olive branch in one hand,

RACES, SHOWS, &c. AT CAL- and a crown of laurel in the other,

CUTTA.

THE principal of these took place on the 12th of August last, on account of the peace agreed to and established in Europe.

During the whole of the evening the streets of Calcutta exhibited a most bustling scene, in which all classes of Europeans were mingled with crowds of natives. The flight of rockets and other fire-works, served to diversify the general exhibition, and the whole proceed ings of the evening were uncommonly brilliant.

At Coimbatoor, puppet shows, and every kind of native exhibitions were prepared; such as dancing, singing, juggling, racing, tumbling, bunting, &c. The firstrate performers of each class were selected. A magnificent pendaul, erected for the occasion, to accom modate 10,000 people, was decorated in the most superb manner; in its interior, the achievements of the heroes of Purana, were displayed, with characters as large as life. The celebrated Subabadie, so long known in Tanjore, and other parts, performed feats of skill and strength, scarcely to be surpassed. He successively balanced upon his chin and his teeth, palankeens, cots, ladders, a bamboo fifty feet

was extending her arm to crown the hero who had assisted in bringing her to the shores of India.

A correct likeness of the noble Duke, in the act of leading his troops to victory, was accompanied by a balf-length portrait of the Prince Regent in his robes.

After these, the Hindoo personi◄► fication of Genesa, with his elephantine countenance, succeeded, introducing a herald on an elephant bearing the white flag of peace, this word being written upon it in the Persian and Tamul languages.

BATTLE BETWEEN HAR.

MER AND SHELTON.

FOR years we have not had to

record a fight so determined and so desperate as that which took place on Tuesday, the 18th instant, on Hounslow Heath, betwixt Harry Harmer, of first-rate science, and Shelton, the navigator. The difference of opinion, and the improvement of Shelton in science, a man who was nearly a stone and a half superior in weight, caused more anxiety and bustle than any recorded since the memorable one at Newmarket. The spectators exceeded in number

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those assembled on that or any former occasion.

An immense circle formed the outer ring, which enclosed one of twenty-four feet, in which the combatants set-to. Shelton first made his appearance, and threw his hat into the ring. Harmer came forward shortly after with the utmost confidence. The se conds were Richmond and Oliver for Shelton, and Belcher and Gibbons for Harmer. Betting seven to four on Harmer, with variations between that and two to one. A few minutes before one the set-to commenced. Harmer is a relation of the Belchers; and the flag (bandkerchief) which was so gallantly worn by the late Jem Bel cher, and which is now called by that name, was tied over the blue bird's eye on one of the posts of the ring.

THE BATTLE.

Round 1. Shelton hit short at two several times, and in a third attempt Harmer returned upon him with the right hand, and hit bim down by a tremendous blow, which drew first blood also, and decided both these events.-Two to 1 on Harmer.

2d. Shelton again ill-judged his distance, and Harmer endeavouring to return upon him, missed, and got into a rally. Harmer overreached himself, and fell upon his knees, when he received a hit or two by accident in the heat of combat, which by many was construed foul, and the usual uproar was heard of "Fair! foul!" by the partisans of the combatauts.

3d. A resolute rally followed the first hit of Shelton, and Harmer had the best of in-fighting. He exchanged two hits for one in a forcible manner. Shelton went down from distress.

4th. Fighting had commenced in earnest, and both, with true courage, seemed to disregard injury to the person.-Shelton planted a good hit, which was returned upon him, and in an over-reach by Harmer a close took place, and Harmer was thrown.-Betting as before.

5th. Shelton shewed much conrage, and Harmer went down in a counter hit.-Betting reduced from 6 to 4.

6th. Shelton ill-judged his distance, as at setting-to. Harmer availed himself of this imperfection, and returned left and right upon his antagonist, and gave him a clear bit down with the right hand-Six to 4 on Harmer.

7th. A more determined round never was fought. The men stood and exchanged hits with true na~ tive courage, and after a minute's bard fighting, Harmer went down weak.-Betting again reduced from 6 to 4.

8th. Both at steady sparring for wind. Harmer planted a tremendous right-handed hit under his adversary's left ear, with which he went down as if shot.

9th. Harmer missed his man with his left hand, when a courageous rally ensued. Both had enough of the rally, but Shelton went down.

10th. A hard fought round with mutual advantage, although Harmer best managed his hits. Both down.-Seven to 4 on Harmer.

11th. Shelton went down with a hit, and Harmer's friends alleged that he was trying for a foul blow.

12th. After an exchange of hits, Harmer gave his adversary a scientific fall.

13th. Much caution and steadiness, and both fatigued. Hitting

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at length commenced, and a terrific round ensued, in which more game was never displayed. Both down again.

14th. In this round it was seen that Harmer's hitting right hand had much swollen, and his best friends fearing the recurrence of such an accident, betting turned against him at even. Shelton got him down with a slight hit.

15th. Harmer went down with a slight hit, and all seemed to be in favour of Shelton, who was backed at 6 to 4.

6th. Harmer endeavoured in vain to get best, and he went down again with a hit.-Seven to 4 on Shelton.

17th. A tremendous rallying round, in which Shelton had the best of fighting, and Harmer was knocked down by a most tremendous right-handed hit on the side of the head. Three and 4 to 1 on Shelton.

Until the 21st round, Harmer had never recovered the Chancery Suit, as technically termed, and he did not seem to possess a knowledge of what he was about, and he was much punished.-Five to 1 on Shelton, but no takers. We need not occupy more of our space in detail. In the 21st round be was hit under the ropes.

22d. This round produced one of the best specimens of manhood we ever witnessed. It was true British courage exemplified, and each seemed determined to conquer. After the exchange of many hits, Harmer knocked his man down. Even betting.

23d. Such was the sudden transition, that Shelton appeared like a drunken man, and he was again hit down by the sore right hand of his antagonist.

24th. A dreadful round to the

advantage of Shelton, who bit his man down. Shelton was the favourite.

In the 25th round, Harmer gave his adversary a hard cross-buttock in the Belcheronian style, the effect of which was beard on the grass throughout the ring, and in the 28th round, Harmer gave him a dreadful blow on the side of the head, which decided the combat.

REMARKS.

A battle more determined never was fought; and as Harmer was opposed to nearly a stone and a half superior weight, steady fighting, superior science and most determined bottom could alone have given him a chance, and these requisites he displayed in a most pre-eminent degree. Shelton has acquired much science, and fought bravely. Harmer received a violent hurt in the head against the stakes in the middle of the fight in a fall, and, together with his hand flying, nothing but bravery of the most exalted kind could have got him through. The battle lasted twenty-six minutes.

A second battle took place between Shaw, the Life Guardsman, and Painter, which excited much interest. Shaw challenged all the world, but he had never been tried with a good man; Painter bad displayed much game, and particularly in his last combats with Alexander, the gardener, and with the renowned Oliver, both men of first rate weight. Fighting was at first nearly equal, but both shewed bad condition; some heavy blows were exchanged on both sides, but Shaw stood over his adversary, and had length of him in every way. Painter, after twenty minutes fighting, had no chance. Shaw gave him ten knock-down

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It is, perhaps, not generally known, excepting to the natives of India, that the desert tract by them called Run,' which divides Kattewar from Kutch, is the resort of the wild ass. Some time since taking a ride on the banks of the Run, I discovered several herds of these curious animals, amounting to sixty or seventy, and wishing to have a nearer view, I galloped towards them, and although mounted on a horse of proved speed, I never could approach nearer than twenty yards, and they did not appear to be at their speed. A dog which accompanied me was close at their heels, when they turned and pursued him with an angry snorting noise. This ass, which the Persians call Khur, is consider ably longer than in its tame state: the body is of an ash colour, which gradually fading, becomes a dirty white under the belly. The ears and shoulder stripe, resemble those of the common kind, but its head seemed much longer, and its limbs more roughly and strongly formed. The natives of India, describe the Khur as extremely watchful, so

that it is caught with difficulty. It breeds on the banks of the Run, and on the salt islands in the centre of this tract. It browzes on the stunted and saline vegetation found in the desert; but in November and December, it advances into the country, in herds of hundreds, to the utter destruction of whole fields

of grain. This animal is then caught in pits, and is found to be fierce and untameable. They bite and kick in the most dangerous manner, accompanied by the angry snorting, which appears to be their only voice. Their flesh is esteemed good food by some of the natives of the lowest casts, who lie in wait for them near the drinking places. From the little I have seen of this animal, it appears to resemble, in many respects, the wild mule, found in the western districts of Tartary."

THE COCKER;

Containing every Information to the Breeders and Amateurs of that noble Bird, THE GAME Cock: to which is added, a variety of other useful Information for the Instruction of those who are attendants on the Cock Pit.-By W. SKETCHLEY, Gent.-Burtonon-Trent, printed.

THE author of this concise

manual states in his Preface, that having been attached to the sod at a very early period of life→→→ and having lived in a part of the country high in repute for that noble bird, the Game Cock, where as great a variety of birds were exhibited in all their various pro cess of refinement as any individual amateur could enjoy, he flatters himself that by such superior means of collecting information, The

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