well off, and Muley took away as if the devil was at his heels, which he really was, for Satan followed him pretty closely, and the rest some a length and others more behind, Juba and Titus being far in the rear-the former of the two shewing the farther the distance ran the farther he was behind. Muley, however, regarded not their several struggles, but bored on his way with rapid step, and leading his adversaries to past the distance. Here Johnson thought, no doubt, that if Satan did not try his wiles and snares to trepan his bold adversary, it would shortly be too late; so he made a devil of a rush at him, and succeeded in getting just a head for a moment, but soon found that the TRUTII and VIRTUE of Muley were too over-powering for his Satanic Majesty, and he almost instantly retired a little behind. Day did not, however, appear to have any desire to hold parlance with such a customer, and took his horse by the head, threatened punishment with the whipcord, but never put it in force, and with just this simple application the horse answered his every call, came gallantly away, and won uncommonly easy by two lengths; Satan following second, and beating the others, who shewed much tailing, a great way; Lot was third, and Frankenstein fourth. Muley undoubtedly realised the expectations of his friends, and came up to that standard of excellence which his performances last year gave the public reason to estimate him at. He is certainly a fine noble-looking animal, though, if anything, rather leggy. The style in which he defeated his field shewed him a true-running good horse; and if all keep well with him, no doubt but on the appointed day His Grace of Cleveland will be seen in the front rank for the St. Leger Stake: at least public performances, which seldom tell falsehoods, say so. A Match for a Thousand, h. ft., a mile and three quarters, between the Brother to Maria and Retainer, was booked the next; but as the former preferred paying five hundred to twice that sum, the latter walked over. So far Mr. John Smith did well for his masters; all the sweets had fallen into his own hands; but not so for himself-for his own filly, by Jerry out of Snowball (a weedy one), was defeated by a Delirium (a Brother to Bessy Bedlam) of Mr. Walker's, without displaying anything like Frenzy, for a Two-year-old Stake of 50 each, h. ft., and six subs., the T.Y.C.-ridden, though no riding was required, by Scott: the winner a profitable useful sort of Mania. Another important event followed as a closer for the day's disclosure, in the Twenty Sovereign Stake, Leger distance, and only five subscribers, out of which four shewed-three to try their endeavours to feast Belshazzar, and, if possible, to overgorge his gluttonous appetite:-these were, Anne.........rode by Wm. Scott. Robt. Johnson. .P. Connolly. .S. Darling. The former actions of Belshazzar of course caused the tide of partiality to flow in his favour, and those who wished to share in his victory or defeat in consequence had to lay 7 to 4 on him; Anne, who was imported from the late Lord Scarbrough's stud, and had only shewed once last year, and then a good second to a beaten one, being at 3 to 1 against her. On leaving the post, Slinker slunk first, and made the running at a tolerable, though perhaps not a first-race pace, and shewed the road to the Wood: here they drew altogether, and in a moment, for what reason I cannot pretend to say, (though some talk of Slinker's shying, hanging, or bolting on some of his companions, and thereby disappointing them,) but Scott was permitted, or else could not be prevented from let ting his mare fly away from the other three, and take a march of at least twelve or fourteen lengths, which she got from them, though less than a mile from home, before you could well say Jack Robinson: he then wisely began to ease his mare and patiently look (though coming at no sleepy pace) for his competitors coming up. The lost advantage of course took some of the keen edge, if not a great deal of the steel of the others to regain, though Darling succeeded in getting up at the distance; and here Scott and he began "the din of war's alarms," Darling using the steel rowels and whipcord pretty freely, the other not having an over-comfortable seat. One of those neck, and neck struggles followed, which required every exertion that bodily strength could give, and every artifice that head could devise, to the last final mark; when the smart Anne succeeded in causing the "hand-writing" on the list to shew Belshazzar only second; with a bellyfull of punishment, though defeated but by half a head. Slinker was third, beat some three or four lengths, and Spider spun his web a long way in the rear. Anne, although she maintained so long and apparently severe a struggle, shewed up at the scale tolerably fresh and blooming without any display of claret, while Belshazzar certainly appeared severely cut up. From the circumstance of Anne stealing or rather taking so much ground, (and I cannot see any substantial reason to be adduced why she was permitted to do so, without she could fly at a pace which they could not imitate, and she certainly did fly from them in an extraordinary manner), I believe the Sporting World in general are disposed to award the mead of superiority to the horse: however, time will tell the truth; but, be it as it may, whoever has to meet Anne must keep both eyes open, else her superior speed may, a second time, "sail in the wind's eye," and be not too easily overcome. This closed our first Canto. TUESDAY.-Out of a subscription of six, at 20 each, for the Filly Stake, a mile and a half, we had five at the post, some winners, some beaten ones, and some "a first come out."-Tesane, rode by Templeman, the fancy belle, and backed at even, set off with the lead, but scarcely a hundred yards were gone over before John Day went up on Mr. Powlett's filly, by Lottery out of Miss Fanny, headed her, sailed away at strong running, broke the hearts and spirits of all the other ladies, and won as easy as you please by full two lengths. She is a useful fine mare: her forelegs, however, appear to have undergone the blistering operation; whether this has been necessary from weakness or not, I cannot pretend to say. Panto The Duke of Cleveland's youth gained the most favour before starting; 3 to 1 agst Bubastes ; 5 to 1 voted agst a Cotillon; the same agst Worlaby Baylock; and 6 to 1 agst Velocipede. From the anxiety of some of the young riders to be off, a sort of false start was made, if such it might be termed, though none went abovea few yards: they drew up and made one of the most beautiful starts ever seen, all coming away together, Furfan and Mr. Powlett's colt having (if anything could be said to have) the lead. The best of company was kept by all up to the Stand; and here indeed a picture for the pencil was presented-a dozen young generous hearts struggling for victory, the whips flying, and spurs going with the greatest velocity, and after a short struggle Cotillon danced out and rather clever by half a length from the Velocipede colt, Worlaby Baylock running in third. The winner is a pretty useful mare, and the Velocipede colt won (which is the first of that highly esteemed horse and very superior racer's get that has appeared in public) is a fine splendid animal; Worlaby is also a very good like one: indeed I do not remember to have ever seen a fleet of finer young ones. THE CUP.-You know, Mr. Editor, I am no advocate for Cups (though, like other social mortals, I may at times take a cup too much), merely because I consider the value of them might be more advantageously disposed of; and I think the time may not be far distant when we shall find them thinly sown in the pages of our annual Calendars; and will require the accomplishment of the Inspired Bard's verse"Drink of this cup-you'll find there's a spell in Its every drop 'gainst the ills of morta lity: Talk of the cordial that sparkled for Helen, Her cup was a fiction, but this is reality" ere they will gain notice and supporters. It is but right, however, to say, that the article, as far as its appearance went, was one of the most beautiful and classic designs ever seen, and was universally admired. I wish the same admiration could be stated to have been bestowed upon the handicap; but it was not so: many thought it had, and out of twelve subscribers, six hid themselves in the forfeit of only 5 sovs. each, from the weights attached to themselves. Out of the other six, five shewed-viz. Contest, 8st. 6lb.; The Barber, 8st. 9lb.; Lady Marcia, 6st. 5lb.; Liverpool, 8st.9lb.; and Retainer, 8st. Liverpool, who was the favorite at 6 to 4. took away, made very severe running, was never headed, and won cleverly by a neck, well rode by Tommy Lye; The Bar ber second, and the others a long way behind. Jacques; Charmer, by Jas. Garbutt; and Sister to Retainer, by John Day. Belshazzar (who was the fancied one at even) took the lead, and made very strong running, leading up to the distance, where Garbutt tried the voice of his Charmer, and made a rush, heading him but for a moment, when she fell back. Belshazzar then came from her, and won cleverly by a length without being touched. He looked as fresh as a daisy after the contest. The time of running was 3 min. and 17 seconds, which is certainly good time, and tells Belshazzar to be a superior horse and a dangerous competitor: indeed I hesitate not to say, that with regard to pace this race was the best run one of the Meeting. The Shorts (a mile) gave us an interesting trio, with Rockingham (a great fine horse), who shewed as (which he is) Mr. Watt's property, rode in the harlequin jacket by Darling; The Dancing Master, rode by Johnson; and Sir E. Dodsworth's colt, by Jerry out of the Lady of the Vale's dam, ridden by Garbutt.-Rockingham having since his going into training been under the tuition of Shepherd, Mr. Watt's trainer, where also of course Belshazzar receives his instructions, and Mr. Watt having recently purchased him, "the knowing ones" say, and "the trainer," ," "lads," "toutors," and others echo it, that private trials have told the great Rockingham to possess the vein of superiority over the victorious Belshazzar, and many have and are endeavoring to put the weight of, their cash upon his back: however public scenes have shewn the reverse on a former occasion; and public tales, when backed against private ones, win nineteen times out of twenty. Rockingham made the running at a strong pace, keeping the lead to near the distance, where Garbutt tried to come, but failed; and the great one won cleverly (with well pushing) by three quarters of a length, run up to the end by the Dancing Master, whose steps were too slow to keep him company. Rockingham appeared in his race to be one of those lazy sort of animals who require a great deal of riding. The St. Leger (Leger length) closed the day's exhibitions, and again brought out to retrieve his faded laurels Belshazzar, rode by Darling; with Partner, by Jas. WEDNESDAY.-The Constitution Stake was walked for by Mr. Walker's Augusta ; Rockingham declining to meet her and Consul, which Mr. Walker also intended to start for the Stake. Mr. Heseltine's Puffendorf (a horse with only one eye, and a white nightcap on) turned out with Mr. Houldsworth's Hawk, for the Colt Sapling Stake, a mile and three quarters. Polyphemus made play at a so-so pace to about half a mile from home, when Hawk let fly, defeated him, came away, and won easy-rode by Connolly. up all, The Stand Plate wound and was carried off by Mr. John Scott's Rodolph (and the aid of Connolly's beautiful riding), at two heats, defeating Bounce and Mr. King's b. c. by Tramp. Just on reaching the ending post in the second heat Rodolph broke down in the off-fore leg, and left the course very lame. ALFRED HIGHFLYER. Ebor, May 18, 1833, THE LATE SEASON IN ESSEX AND SUFFOLK. We have received a Biographical Memoir of the late Colonel Cook" from our Correspondent NEMO, which we regret must stand over till next month. We give, however, his concluding remarks on the above Counties, as their interest would be lost by postponement. SIR, Am happy to hear, from good authority too, that the Nimrods of Essex and Suffolk have had a brilliant season. Mr. Mure, in the Thurlow and Suffolk country; Messrs. Brewitt and Nash, with the Essex Union (late Lord Petre's), in the Stifford part of the county; and, though last not least, old Charley Newman, with the renowned East Essex, who, I am more than glad to hear has this year surpassed, if possible, all former seasons, as the scalps on his kennel door, as well as the awful state of his nags, will on inspection, I hear, clearly prove. I am sorry to hear Conyers has but a sorry tale to tell. How can it, however, be otherwise, when he will per sist, season after season, in defiance of every advice, and one would think common sense, in keeping on poor old Holmes, who really ought, in spite of those great political economists and anti-sinecurists, Messrs. Hume and Cobbett, to have been consigned, at least ten years ago, to a snug cottage and sinecure pension for the remainder of his days. There is a brilliant little pack of Harriers down in the nesghbourhood of Braintree, some of whose noble deeds I long to relate; and if I can but get permission so to do of their scientific and indefatigable Master, you shall hear again shortly from May 4, 1833. COURSING ANECDOTE. A FARMER in this neighbourhood, known for his good breed of greyhounds, had often coursed a hare unsuccessfully at last her appearance and habits became so well known to him, that he was able to distinguish her from others, and knew where to find her when wanted. On a bank sloping gently to the water of Leith, the back-ground rising more precipitously to the Pentland Hills, puss was always to be found at home at certain hours; and whenever the farmer wished to gratify any of his friends by witnessing the speed of his dogs, he had only to proceed to her haunt. She became so accustomed to the sport, that it did not seem to annoy her, as she trotted away at leisure before the dogs, until hard pressed, when, turning her head to the hill, and putting out her speed, in a short time they were "at fault." This lasted for some time, until the farmer, irritated, it is supposed, by the repeated defeat of his best dogs, measured the NEMO, swiftness of a good charge of No. 3 against that of poor puss-or, in other words, "shot her," greatly to the regret of all who knew her. Such a circumstance occurring half a century ago would have fixed the character of" uncanny" on some old woman of the neighbourhood, as the form of a hare has always been supposed to be a witch's favorite metamorphosis: indeed she was seldom alleged to assume any other shape; and had the chase led past a lone moorland hut, occupied by an old woman, and the dogs lost sight thereabouts, as it is likely they would, the evidence would have been considered conclusive. The writer of this (who does not count nearly so many years as the period above-mentioned) recollects that in the same district a crooked sixpence, then considered necessary to dissolve the enchantment, was actually put amongst the charge intended for a hare of this sort. Currie, near Edinburgh, May 12, |