tizens of Old Ebor, on Wednesday, September 28, in the performance of a pedestrian feat, out of Micklegate Bar, by a female, sixty years of age, who undertook to walk forty miles in ten successive hours. At half-past eight o'clock in the morning, the fair heroine appeared at the starting place, at Holdgate-lane-end. Half a mile was measured along the high South road, and in this course the lady per formed her task. She wore no hat nor shoes. She set off at a brisk rate, evidently shewing her consciousness that she was mistress of her work. The following is the time occupied in accomplishing the task:-

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She finished her engagement at half past five o'clock, having an hour to spare. On the 2d of October, at four in the afternoon, she commenced to walk ninety miles in twenty-four successive hours, without Bootham Bar. The first three hours she walked five miles an hour, and continued at nearly that pace for a considerable time afterwards, until at length the crowd increased so as to impede her progress very much. The eighty-sixth mile was done in twelve minutes, and she accomplished her task at seven mi nutes past three o'clock in the afternoon, having completed it within fifty-three minutes of the time allowed, in the presence of an immense number of spectators. When walking the last mile, a new cap, a blue ribbon, and a white apron, were presented to her by a gentleman, in which she walked home nearly a mile; he also gave her a sovereign. A box was placed to receive contributions, which amounted to a considerable sum.

NATURAL HISTORY.

The Duke of Norfolk has lately added eight large Nova Zembla owls to his collection at Arundel Castle, which has already been described in this Magazine.

Rooks. Rooks are commonly supposed to be influenced by an affection for certain localities, but in the fol

lowing fact it appears they are also capable of that individualizing affec tion which fixes, by a process of moral discrimination, on man :" A Gentleman rented a small farm in the county of Essex, where he had not resided long before some rooks came and built their nests on a number of trees immediately sur rounding the premises. They multiplied in the course of three or four years, so as to form a considerable rookery. About this time, however, the farmer was induced to hire a larger farm, which obliged him to change his residence and forsake his rooks; but, to his great surprise and pleasure, the whole rookery deserted their former habitation, and followed him to his new abode, which was about three quarters of a mile off." It should be added that this gentleman was distinguished for his kindness and attention to the lower animals in general. Zoological Journal.

Three white partridges were discovered early in September, in one covey, on the Earl of Clarendon's manor, near Wootton Bassett; one was shot by Captain Horsell, the other two by J. Cox, gamekeeper to Viscount Bolingbroke; and, extras ordinary to relate, two of the birds, being only winged, are now living and doing well; one in the possession of Captain Horsell, the other in that of Cox.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Among the projects which the French Ministers have in contemplation for the ensuing Session, is one upon the game laws. It is said, that the duty upon a licence to carry arms will be raised to 100fr.; it is now but 30. The right of sporting will be confined to estate owners possess→ ing a certain number of acres. Sporting will be entirely interdicted in the vicinity of forests, plantations, and enclosures, where the Royal Hunt takes place, and this alone will embrace a very wide circle.

Sir Tyrwhitt Jones met with a serious accident on the 12th of Oc tober, whilst shooting upon one of his manors, near Shrewsbury, a spent shot having entered his right "eye,

the sight of which he has entirely

lost.

An extraordinary successful shot took place early in last month, in the neighbaurhood of Bicester. While two gentlemen were out with their pointers and guns, one of their dogs made a point as if at something on the opposite side of a hedge. It was at first supposed to be a hare; but presently a covey of partridges sprang up, and as soon as the first bird appeared over the hedge, one of the sportsmen discharged one of the barrels of his gun, and, without stopping to examine what was heard falling with rustling noise into the hedge, turned about, and discharging the other barrel of his piece brought down the only bird that was escaping. On returning to examine the result of his first fire, he found within the hedge, not only the bird at which he had aimed, but eight others besides.

WRESTLING.

This scientific and truly English pastime has been introduced to the metropolis within the last few months. A great number of matches have been played at various grounds in the neighbourhood of London, and some of the best players of Cornwall and Devon have been among the exhibitants. On one of the occasions the wrestling was confined to London mechanics; so that we may expect the science to be cultivated near home.

The Championship.-The Exeter Alfred of the 24th of October gives the following account of a match between Abraham Cann and Polkinhorn, the former the Devonshire and the latter the Cornwall Champion: "We lament to announce that a dispute has arisen, Polkinhorn and his umpires claiming the championship, and Cann and his umpires and committee contending that the last fall, which was so proclaimed, was only a foil. We have no time to express our opinion, and as we have this moment received an express from the scene of diversion, we give only the following:

Round 1.-At three-quarters past twelve o'clock the men set-to, having cordially shaken hands; each care

fully eyed his man, when Cann grasped Polkinhorn with his right hand in his neck, and fixed his left on his shoulder; Polkinhorn having secured his hold, a great deal of exertion was used at the mode of proceeding; in five minutes a close had laid a foil on the ground.

"Round 2.-This round was evidence of skill on the part of Cann; and decided advantage in strength in Polkinhorn, who with a desperate effort, contrived to throw Cann again. -Cries of foul! having, as is supposed, unfairly handled his man.

"Round 3.Each man had now found out he had enough to do, and that caution must be the order of the day. Polkinhorn walked his adversary round the course some time, when Cann seized him with an Herculean hold, locking his leg within Polkinhorn's, turned his back upon him, and failed in all his might to floor his weighty compeer. Cann came down, which, after a deal of dispute, was proclaimed a fall. Shouts of applause; bets in favour of Polkinhorn.

"Second bout. This comprised six rounds, all of which were most cautiously and uninterestingly disposed of. In the sixth round Cann having well punished by kicking, which Polkinhorn not once attempted, he again locked himself as before described, and threw Polkinhorn with a tremendous surge, a back fall, subsequently disputed, and decided by the toss of a half-penny only la foil-Cann con tending for its correctness, but placing himself in the hands of the committee.

"Third bout. This was concluded in two rounds, when Cann was thrown on his side, and victory shouted for Polkinhorn, who throw up his jacket in triumph, and left the ring. Here a dispute was again introduced. Cann waited for his opponent nearly an hour, and his umpire refused to pay the stakes of 200 guineas. Polkinhorn was now called for, but not appearing, Cann was to be awarded the prize; at least such was the language of the authorities when our express left. There was an agreement for 200 guineas, signed by Cann and Polkinhorn, which was read to the peo

ple assembled. The Triers were Mr. Rundle, of Oakhampton, and Mr. Snell, of Exeter. For Cornwall, N. Grose, of Bodmin, and Mr. Higgs, of St. Malvern."

The Committee have since decided it to be a drawn match, and have returned the stakes to each party.

Pugilism.

That this manly science has been for a long while on the decline, no one disputes-it is evident from the dearth of good matches lately made. Spirits of Broughton, where are ye fled? The Johnsons and the Perrins, the Mendozas and the Belchers, the Springs and the Cribbs, are ye all gone to the realms of peace and quietness? Are there no descendants, no chips of the old blocks?-Or is it, that the vexations and the crosses of this life have made ye succumb to a more powerful opponent ?-Death's Doings appear to have floored you all, and touched the bellows. Where are your castors now?-Cannot ye come to time? But stop-a new breaks forth-the big ones are "going to work again."-The match is made -Jem Ward has condescended to fight Peter Crawley for a hundred ! and-the Championship !!!-Ward, assuming, as he does, the rank of Champion, for a long time maintained the dignity of his fistic rank, by refusing to fight for less than two hundred pounds; but at length, finding that Crawley was unable to meet him in these "hard times" upon such hard terms," he resolved, rather than have his courage questioned, to meet the_bold Peter upon his own terms, and to come to the "scratch" for the stake in question.

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nouncement of Ward's intention produced no small commotion in the milling circles, and Tuesday the 17th October being named to settle preliminaries, Belcher's Castle was besieged, long before the hour of meeting, with a strong detachment of the Fancy. Some contended, that Jem had descended from his " high estate" to fight for a paltry hundred; while others praised a determination which was evidently dictated as much by a feeling of honour as by a desire of gain. The backers of the men retired to a private room to draw up the articles; and on their return the State Paper was read over amid thunders of applause all suspended their "cloud-blowing lobers," and with unanimous assent the health of both men, with the usual accompaniment, "May the best man win,” were drunk with enthusiasm. The articles specified the fight to take place on the 2d of January, half-minute time, in a 24-feet ring, within 100 miles of London; the men to be in the ring between the hours of twelve and one. Each put down 101. towards the stakes, and the remainder is to be made good by deposits at several sporting houses; the last at Belcher's on the 19th December; and in case of failure all the deposits to be forfeited.-As far as we hear, this will end in a fight; but, in these times, there is no certainty of any thing.”

FIGHTS TO COME.

Gaynor and Bishop Sharpe are to fight again, and a third deposit is made. Ned O'Neale and Phil Sampson fight on the 13th of December. Young Dutch Sam and Dan Mackenzie, for 1001. on the 19th December, within thirty miles of London.

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NEWMARKET THIRD OCTOBER, OR HOUGHTON, MEETING.

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SIR,

Am sure you will receive with as much pleasure as I send the following account of this Meeting; particularly when I tell you there was not the least falling off in the splendour of the company, the freshness of the turf, the crowded list, or any thing else that tends to gladden the heart or delight the eye of a lover of horse-racing.

We began on the MONDAY with a Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each. General Grosvenor's Spite (less spite-ul than usual) won very easy-Lord G. H. Cavendish's Ridicule filly second. Now, if Ridicule comes from Ridiculous, she is properly named; or from Reticule, a certain appendage to a fine lady, it matters little-" there is nothing in that:" but bad as was the one, and uncertain the other, nothing else started.

The second race was a Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, five subscribers, and won by Mr. Hunter's colt, by Gustavus, dam by Scud, Cwrw's dam; Mr. H. Scott's filly, by Gustavus also, her dam Harriet, second a very fine race. It is but justice to remark here, that these are amongst the first of the progeny of Gustavus (who it will be remembered won the Derby himself) who have started; and that a son of Blacklock and one by Waterloo were left in the rear.

The Scrub Stakes of 100 sovs. each-three to the post, and three paid-was won easy by Lord Anson's Noureddin; Wamba second, who shuffled most shamefully. What more can be said to the truth of breeding, when a son of Merlin and Penelope bolted?

200 sovs. against Mr. Payne's Bachelor, quite easy, and a very spirited thing it seems, looking at the weights-Redgauntlet 10st., Bachelor 7st. 4lb.: but it is to be feared, that Bachelor, though young, is like an old maid-he is very thin, neither happy in himself, nor promoting it in others; and, for raising your expectation once, disappoints you at least three times: he is by Irish Hollyhock.

The Duke of Richmond's Starch, 8st. 7lb., gave 5lbs. and a stiffener to Lord Exeter's Atticus -very smartly done up to the head, but with nothing to spare.

The Duke of York's Rachel beat quite cleverly the Duke of Grafton's Norman, even weights, for 200 sovs. the Ditch Mile. This Norman is no great warman;" he looks like a Frenchman, but runs like a Dutchman.

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One third of the 25 sovs. Subscription, over the Beacon Course, beginning at five-year-olds and upwards, was won easily by Lord Wharncliffe's El Dorado, five old, 8st. 8lb. Stumps had the temerity, as a four-year-old and carrying the same weights, to start against him; for which rashness he was caught out behind the wickets.

TUESDAY.The Duke of Rutland's Adeliza, four years old, 9st. beat Mr. Payne's Babel (the winner of the Oaks), three years old, 8st. 1lb. These weights were tolerably fair, though a little in favour of Adeliza, who won by half a length in good racing form.

Mr. Greville matched His Majesty's Maria, half sister to Elizabeth, against Tom Thumb (the winner of the July Stakes), on equitable terms-the sum 200 sovs. which Maria won in a common