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won by Tontine, the property of M. Aumont, but is still in abeyance, it being objected that the winner is not French bred. A rumour is afloat, that her age was also objected to; we trust the French turf is not about to furnish us with a pendant to the celebrated Caroline affair of the Curragh.

LITERATURE AND THE FINE ARTS.

ON RIVER ANGLING FOR SALMON AND TROUT. By John Younger, St. Boswell's. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh. 1840. THE author of this little volume seems to have imbibed much of the pith and vigour of expression for which the periodical issued by his publishers is so distinguished. The summing up of his preface is "Ebony" all over. "Should the writer's style of language be found not sufficiently perspicuous, the reader will be lenient, when assured that he has got the very best style the writer can possibly afford from thirty shillings' worth of scholastic education." If such was the capital expended in teaching John Younger's "ideas how to shoot," we must say, that it has been repaid a thousand fold. A more neatly expressed, or more cleverly imagined little treatise on the craft of which it treats, we know not ever to have seen; and we do the flyfisher a service, for which his gratitude is due to us, in counselling him not to let the day this notice meets his eye elapse without adding "River Angling" to his literary stock. As a proof that the author's style was acquired "bon marché," we give a passage from the page which, by chance, lay open before us.

"I recommend a beginner to practise throwing the line on a broad, smooth pool, where he can see that it is delivered out properly, and falls lightly, without splashing. In such case, the practitioner will perceive something which he cannot easily account for: and that is, that, after he has even attained a great degree of perfection in the art, he will not be able to distinguish how it happens, that, in one throw, his long line will proceed direct out, his fly alighting first on the water; in another throw, the middle of his line will fall first, while the farther part, still obedient to the original impulse, will proceed out the full length, the fly falling the last on the surface. This last throw is not so good as the former, for this reason—that the main current having caught the middle of his line first, carries it too quickly down, leaving the fly lagging, to form an awkward curve; as, before it comes over above the fish, the fly should lie on the water, so as to have the appearance of plying at an angle against the current. And the angler should so manage his rod, that, while he lets his line float round at its full length, yet to cause his fly to come as slowly as possible over the main spot. In this case, the salmon will sometimes rise at once, rather before you expect him, but, more generally, will follow the fly to the eddy, or edge of the deep, where, if, on examination, he feel disposed to seize the hook, he has it before you perceive a head, fin, or tail, above the surface. Indeed, before you perceive the web of his tail, he generally has the hook in his jaw a foot below water, as, in descending, he goes, like other divers, head foremost."

LA BRUJA, THE WITCH; or, a Picture of the Court of Rome. London: J. Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly. 1840.

Although polemics are 66 out of our line," we read this curious and very clever pasquinade (if, indeed, it deserve not a higher title) with

much interest. It purports to be-and we see no reason to doubt the assertion-a translation from the Spanish; and never did printed page open such a fire upon the lady in scarlet since the auto-da-fe offered up its human grill as a sweet-smelling sacrifice. The old Royalists were wont to class the Pope and the devil together, in their loyal toasts; but if popes were such as we read of here, then had Satan a just cause of action against any who should libel him with such association. Whoever has brought this singular work before the British public, has achieved his task with a tact and talent that do him great credit.

THE GUIDE TO SERVICE. The Groom. London: Charles Knight and Co., Ludgate-street. 1840.

"Caveat Emptor" placed its author among the pleasantest and most useful of the moderns who have turned their talents to the consideration of equestrian economy. It will be enough to guarantee the entire popularity of "the Groom," to hint that it, also, is the production of Sir George Stephen; and that it is, we are as convinced as if his name were on the title-page. Here, for half-a-crown, any boy of common energy and understanding has placed in his hands the means of learning, in all its branches, the routine of stable duty; and, consequently, of ensuring a comfortable livelihood. Here, for half-a-crown, every man may make his own "Tiger." With the business department of the Groom we will not meddle; because we have no space wherein to do it justice: one extract we cannot refrain from making, as a specimen of the general quality of the book: the author is admonishing his pupil.

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"The accurate delivery of letters is, if possible, of yet more moment. Some people, unaccustomed to business habits, open a letter as soon as their servant puts it into their hands, without looking at the address, and, perhaps, read it through before they discover that it was not intended for them. recollect a story that may illustrate the mischief thus occasioned; though the blunder, in this case, was committed by the writer, and not by his servant. He had received two invitations to dinner on the same day, from two ladies of rank; the one he was as anxious to decline, as he was to accept the other; and he wrote his reply to the first in the following terms:

"The Rev. S- ·S—— has the honour to acknowledge her Grace's kind invitation, but is under the necessity of declining it, having long been previously engaged to Lady B.'

"To the second he wrote as follows:

"My dear Lady B.—I am doubly grateful for your invitation, which I joyfully accept, not only for the gratification which your charming parties always afford, but because it furnishes me with a decent excuse for refusing a similar honour from that wearisome old dowager, the Duchess of A—, whose card I have kept unanswered these two days, not knowing how to get off. "Yours most truly,

S.S.'

"The rev. gentleman, in his hurry, misdirected the letters, and then despatched his servant with them. I cannot say what might be her Grace's sensations on perusing the one intended for Lady B-; but I hope they were converted into pity, on receiving, within an hour, the penitential apology of the witty, though blundering writer, who, on discovering his error, by Lady B.'s return of the letter misdirected to her, again took up his pen and wrote to the Duchess, with real or affected contrition :—

"The Rev. SS presents his compliments to her Grace, and begs to inform her, that he shot himself through the head within an hour of her receiving his unfortunate letter of this morning.""

A NATURAL HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS, AND OTHER MAMMIFEROUS ANIMALS. Part IV. Whitehead and Co., Fleet-street.

This fourth number is devoted to the most interesting inquiry connected with natural philosophy; viz., "Man as the Type of a Distinct Order." The subject is considered with great ability, and in a spirit fitted to its grave importance. The illustrations are beyond all praise; and should the work but go on as it has commenced, when completed, it will form the most valuable addition to its class that this country has furnished.

AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RURAL SPORTS. Part VIII. London: Longman and Co.

Mr. Blaine is fast approaching the conclusion of his labours; and we most sincerely hope that "the end may crown the work." He certainly has left little untouched; and, with candour it must be said, all that he has touched, exhibits unequivocal token of his persevering industry. The present number concludes the article on Shooting, and commences a most elaborate account of Fishing. A more useful or amusing compilation than the latter we have seldom met with. The wood-cuts are as beautiful as they are profuse.

FINE ARTS.

MR. HENRY BETTY, IN THE CHARACTER OF ROLLA.
Onwhyn; lithographed by Madely.

Drawn by F.

This is a very spirited sketch, of a very rising young actor; one, indeed, who gives every promise of reaching the summit of his profession. We wish him the success he seems to possess the power of commanding we knew his father well; in private life, a man as worthily esteemed, as he was admired and applauded in his public character. May the son, in both capacities, merit and win "golden opinions from all sorts of men."

PORTRAIT OF HARKAWAY. Engraved by E. by G. Ferneley, of Melton Mowbray.

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Duncan, after a painting
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This is the best likeness that has yet appeared of the most extraordinary horse the present century has produced. It is simply what it professes to be-a portrait of the horse, and no more. arrangement shews the good sense of the artist. Few horse painters understand the anatomy of the human figure sufficiently to portray it -none are miniature painters. Hence we have, too frequently, sad "Guys" stuck upon stately coursers, with faces that "imitate humanity most abominably." In this clever picture, all is in keeping-all is equal, and all is excellent.

TURF REGISTER.

It is not thought convenient to give the details of the running at the Minor Meetings.

STOURBRIDGE.-TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH.

Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, with 10 added, for horses not thorough bred, &c.; 12 st. each; heats, twice round and a distance, with six leaps in each heat.

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Old Tom came in first for the second heat, but, in consequence of crossing, the heat was given to Coroner.

Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added; heats, twice round and a distance, with six leaps in each heat (four subscribers).

Mr. Walters's b. h. Goldhurst, by Confederate, five-years old, 12 st, (Mr. Arnold) 1 1
Mr. W. Robins's b. g. Single-peeper, five-years old, 11 st. 11 lb.
Mr. Eccles's Jenny Miller, five-years old, 11 st. 4 lb.

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MONDAY, April 20th.-The Borough Plate, with 10 sovs. added, for horses the property of gentlemen residing within the borough.

Mr. Weatherill's br. m. Sweetlips, by Caccia Piatti, six-years old, 8 st. 7 lb.
Mr. Maude's ch. g. Freckle, aged, 9 st. 7 lb.

Mr. Knight's br. m. Brenda, five-years old, 8 st.

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The Garrison Plate, with 5 sovs. added, for horses of all ages.

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Mr. Watson's ch. g. Antisthenes, by Callisthenes, dam by Deceiver, four-years
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The Farmers' Stakes, consisting of a silver bowl, the rest in specie, by subscription of 3 sovs. each, and 10 added by Capt. Green; four-year-olds, 11 st.; five, 12st.; six and aged, 12 st. 7 lb. ; gentlemen or farmers residing in Sussex to ride; heats, the new course (seventeen subscribers). Mr. John Ellman's gr. g. Agitation, by Acorn, aged (Mr. T. Ellman) Mr. Hardwick's b. m. Louisa, by Regalia, aged Lord Gage na. b. m. Christine, five-years old Mr. Day na. gr. m. Oak-apple, by Acorn, five-years old Sir G. Shiffner na. gr. g. Regulator, six-years old Mr. W. Richardson na. ch. m. Hippona, five-years old VOL. III. 3 N

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The East Sussex Hunters' Stakes of 5' sovs. each, with £25 added from the town, and £10 from the fund, to be paid to the owner of the second horse, for horses not thorough-bred; 12 st. each; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs. if demanded, &c.; heats, the new course.

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Mr. Knight's ch. m. Vestris, by Cannon-ball, aged (Mr. Brackenbury). 6511
Mr. Noakes's b. g. Leopold, by Robin Hood
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The Hack Stakes of 1 sov. each, with a Purse added; 12 st. each; gentlemen riders: heats; T.Y.C. (ten subscribers); was won in three heats, by Mr. Verrall's b. m. Multum in Parvo (Mr. Johnston) beating Peggy, Haphazard, and four others.

CURRAGH APRIL MEETING.

TUESDAY, April 21st.- The Kildare Stakes (renewed) of 10 sovs. each, with 20 sovs. added; two-year-olds, 6 st. 3lb.; four, 8 st. 12 lb.; five, 9 st. 4 lb.; six and aged, 9 st. 7 lb.; three-yearold course (five subscribers).

Major Hay's ch. c. Retriever, three-years old (Neale)

Mr. Watt's ch. c. by Blacklock Spermaceti, two-years old
Col. Westenra's ch. c. Lepreuchaun, three-years old
Mr. Montgomery's br. c. Salute, four-years old

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Her Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas, for mares; three-year-olds, 7 st. 12 lb.; four, 8st. 81b.; five, 8 st. 13 lb.; six and aged, 9 st.; four miles.

Mr. Kennedy's b. f. Fairy Queen, by De Vere, three-years old
Mr. Graydon's b. f. Alba, four-years old

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The Madrid Stakes of 25 sovs. each, for two-year-olds; Rathbride-post; second horse to save his stake (seven subscribers).

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The Post Stakes of 25 sovs. each; for two-year-old colts, 8 st. 4 lb., and fillies, 8 st.; 3lb. allowed to untried stallions or mares; 5 lb. to both; the winner of the Anglesey or Paget Stakes to carry 5 lb extra; of both, 10 lb. extra; winners of one race to carry 2 lb. additional; of two or more, 5 lb. extra; Mulgrave mile (eleven subscribers).

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Mr. Burke's b. c. Mudlark, by Skylark, out of Vinegar (both un.) Mr. Maher's ch. f. by Blacklock, out of Napoleon's dam Mr. Maher's b. c. by Skylark (un.), out of Helen (un.) WEDNESDAY.-Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., h. ft., with 25 sovs. added; second horse to save his stake; Connelly's mile.

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Mr. Disney's b. c. by Skylark- Cleopatra, two-years old, 8 st. 1 lb. (Wynne)
Mr. Dickson's b. f. by Blacklock, two-years old, 7 st. 2 lb.
Mr. Davis's b. f. Romp, three-years old, 9 st. 10 lb.
Col. Westenra's ch. c. Lepreuchaun, three-years old, 9 st. 3 lb.

Captain Gamell's b. c. Mudlark, paid forfeit.

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Wellington Stakes of 30 sovs., h. ft.; second horse to save his stake; three-year-old course (ten subscribers).

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THURSDAY.-Her Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas, for horses, &c.; two-year-olds, 5 st. 7 lb. ; three, 8 st. 6 lb.; four, 9 st. 6 lb.; five, 9 st. 12 lb.; six and aged, 10 st.; four miles; 3 lb. to mares and geldings.

Mr. Graydon's b. f. Alba, four-years old (Keegan)
Lord Howth's b. c. Claret, two-years old

Won easy.

FRIDAY.-Challenge of the Madrid Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 5 ft.; Rathbride-post.

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Mr. Knox's b. c. May-boy, 8 st. 9 lb. (Doyle)
Mr. Maher's br. c. by Skylark, or Lapwing, Helen, 7 st. 10 lb.
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