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needed not this written guarantee; that none but a sportsman could have accomplished this work is most certain. Literature it is said does not rank as a profession-is not recognized as such, because "any one may take it up." Imagine a young gentleman at Swan and Edgar's, writing "Notitia Venatica !"... But to the matter in hand. This volume does not relate to any sport in particular, but to all manner and means of sporting in general. It wants an index sadly; and that is all it wants to be as nearly a perfect work of its sort as one might wish to lay hands on of a dull day, or any other, when in the mood to read. Hieover is a thoroughly practical man; and he is more than that he is a thoroughly amusing one: the pleasantest quill-driver probably that ever drove four horses as they ought to be driven. His Stable Talk is not destined to be a sporting classic, certainly; but it will be a welcome tome in the sanctum of every Englishman with a taste for his national recreations, and a relish for the proper style of their treatment by the essayist.

THE DOG; by William Youatt. Charles Knight and Co., Ludgate Street. Published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.-One strong objection "the trade" is certainly sure to point out to any hapless man who may have taken into his head to write a book of what may be considered a sporting nature, is the proverbially confined circulation of such compositions. It may prove acceptable to one particular class; and if so, all well and good; but if not, there is very little chance of getting it off with the rest of the world. Now, there never yet was a more striking, or more triumphant, exception to this, perhaps but generally too correct, rule than Mr. Youatt's well-known work on the Horse-one that the great mass, "the anybody," might peruse without ever finding himself at sea, or bothered with a succession of strange terms he lacked the experience to understand, or the energy to inquire about; and still, on the other hand, one from which the most practised sportsman might derive almost an equal amount of amusement and information, with little chance of being annoyed with what Jack Tar would call "lubber's lingo," or ridiculous, theoretical opinions. It is in this well-determined arrangement, assisted by many other and really more weighty (but not so catching) recommendations, that we find the immense success, the universal approval, of decidedly one of the most popular works the Society ever brought out. To say that its successor, the undertaking we have now under consideration, is based upon the same admirable principle, will be only confirming that which all must have supposed would be the structure of it: we have the same wonderful research, the same complete power in treating every section of the subject, and the same desire pervading every page, that the volume should never be read but to be understood. In one leading feature, indeed, we must say we consider this far excels its elder brother; and, for that very reason, feel inclined to believe it will attain even still greater popularity-a superiority, however, that arises entirely from the difference in the nature of the two animals, and not from a greater ability or experience of their author with one or the other. The more rational and higher deve

loped faculties of the dog, his instinct, fidelity, courage, and other endearing qualities, afford a continual variety of entertaining anecdote, from which Mr. Youatt has introduced a most judicious and copious selection, that carry off his deeper, and, as it is, dryer points with a dashing effect, which all who open on the work will, or we much mistake, be pleased to see and acknowledge. The early history of the dog commences, appropriately enough, chapter the first; but here the writer, though evidently well-read up in the antique, does not dwell at any great length: he might, in fact, have enlarged upon this branch to advantage, especially with all the learned authorities he does let us know he has at his elbow. To this succeeds the varieties of the dog, in three divisions or chapters, one being allowed to each class;-about the best digested thing of the kind, either for original matter or collated information that ever appeared. Without wishing to particularize, we would call the sportsman's attention to the article on the foxhound, as a thoroughly perfect epitome; and, then, having looked over that, just ask of Mr. Youatt why he wouldn't give us the beagle and harrier on something the same terms? Now and then, of a necessity we presume, he really does "cut it too short." After these comes what is justly due, a dissertation on the good qualities of the dog; then his anatomy; and then a most important part of the volume, of which it is impossible to speak too highly, the diseases of the dog. The writer, we believe, is what would be vulgarly denominated dog-doctor" to her majesty; and, of a truth, he has here given us strong evidence of the good judgment shown in bestowing, and his good right to holding, such an appointment. The treatise on rabies, or canine madness, is of itself a work of infinite value-a positive boon, if only properly taken, to all mankind. The horrible effects of this fearful malady, the insidious nature of its attacks, and the preponderance of cases in pet or household dogs, coupled as they are in our author's account with the means for distinguishing, guarding against, and even checking it, involve some serious facts, which it becomes the duty of every one to be speedily and intimately acquainted with. The distemper, and every other known disorder, with well-authenticated facts, or examples from personal observation, follow; and the new laws of coursing conclude a volume, which, with the assistance of its predecessor, will make the horse and the dog as well known and esteemed by the whole of the world, as Nimrod's Horse and the Hound, and other handbooks of the kind, have served them in ours. The woodcuts, of which we should say there is a plentiful supply, are not all of equal merit, the setter, sheep-dog, and many others being in the highest style of excellence; while the English greyhound, and one or two more, 'are little short of eye-sores, which mar instead of assisting Mr. Youatt's descriptive.

THE FINE ARTS.

THE BRITISH STUD. Painted by J. F. Herring, Esq.; engraved by J. Harris.

This subject contains the portraits of a mare and a stallion, placed in a paddock, and most naturally and characteristically grouped. The mare is the celebrated matron of the turf Languish, the property of the late Marquis of Westminster. She was bred by Mr. Bristowe in 1830, by Cain out of a Paynator mare, dam Lydia by Poulton, out of Vanity. The horse is the well-known sire Pantaloon, bred by Mr. Gifford in 1824, by Castrel, out of an Alexander mare, dam Idalia by Peruvian, out of Musidora. He was, also, the property of the late Marquis of Westminster. The Messrs. Fores, of Piccadilly, are the publishers of these two national pictures, and deserve well of the Turf for handing down to future emulation such studies of the thoroughbred horse of our time. They employ the best artists, and spare neither pains nor cost to produce works worthy the taste of the period for which they cater. We wish well to this enterprize, and shall be glad to see these pictorial annals of the British stud go on, and

prosper.

THE RACE FOR THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA'S CUP, AT ASCOT, June 12th, 1845. Painted by J. F. Herring, Esq.; and engraved by J. Harris.

This is another of those spirited works for which the Messrs. Fores, of Piccadilly, have lately been distinguished beyond all the other publishers of sporting subjects in the metropolis of England. It was really but just there should be some national tribute of acknowledgment-some popular record of the golden countenance shown to the British turf by the reigning Imperial Family of Russia. There could not have been a more appropriate or useful one devised than this presentment of the first contest for the father's cup: we should be glad to see it followed by a picture of the race founded and endowed by the son-the Cesarewitch Stakes at Newmarket. Horace, no bad authority, says

Segnius irritant animos dîmissa per aurem
Quàm quæ sunt oculis subjecta fidelibus-

which, freely rendered, means

Your narratives may all be very well,

But painted stories are the things that tell.

The subject of this engraving is the finish for the race to which it relates. The portraits, both of the men and horses, are singularly faithful. James Robinson, on Alice Hawthorn, and H. Bell, on Faugh-a-Ballagh, are perfect; and our good-humoured little friend, George Whitehouse, on the Emperor, capital. Let the Messrs. Fores make such running as this in their "Racing Scenes," and it will be our duty, in capacity of judge, to place them before all competitors-many lengths.

STATE OF THE ODDS, &c.

SALE OF BLOOD STOCK.-In consequence of the continued illness of Mr. W. Edwards, the celebrated trainer, his stud were, according to a notice of some standing, brought to the hammer in the Second October Meeting. The Tattersall firm of course officiated, and gave the following return:

BROOD MARES, ALL COVERED BY HARKAWAY BUT MANDANE, WHO WAS PUT TO COTHERSTONE

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Mandane by Sultan, out of Maria by Waterloo, 14 yrs. old
Chesnut mare by Emilius, out of Fidelity by Whisker, 6 yrs.
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Appleton Lass by St. Nicholas, out of Seamew sister to Sailor, 9 yrs. old
Luxury by Agreeable, out of Caradori by Centaur, 8 yrs. old
Mistake by Little Red Rover, out of Waresti by Sultan, 8 yrs. old
Liberia by Liverpool, out of Mandane by Sultan, 4 yrs. old
Prudence by Liverpool, dam by Camel, 3 yrs. old..
Bettina by Sultan, out of Goldpin by Whalebone, 7 yrs. old
Toy by Liverpool, out of Plaything by Lamplighter, 4 yrs. old
Alecto by Liverpool, out of Ally by Partisan, 3 yrs.
FOALS OF 1845-

Colts by Plenipotentiary:

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Joujou and Appleton Lass were purchased by Mr. Hart of Berlin, who also takes out with him to Germany the Yorkshire Lady, by Voltaire out of Yorkshire Lass, covered by Bay Middleton, and Firebrand sister to Phosphorus, by Lamplighter out of Camarine's dam, a pair for which he gave Lord George Bentinck £700.

At the general meeting of the Jockey Club, held in the Second October Meeting, Sir Joseph Hawley, Bart., and Sir John Gerard, Bart., were elected members in the ordinary way; and Lord Palmerston an honorary member by acclamation, the standing rules and orders of the Club being suspended for the occasion. At the same time a vote of thanks was passed to His Grace the Duke of Richmond and Lord Palmerston, for their indefatigable exertions and eminent services in securing the recent alterations in the laws of racing. Another subject brought under consideration was a proposal to erect a grand stand on the Heath, funds for which were already subscribed, and a plan submitted by Mr. George Tattersall, the

eminent architect, author of Sporting Architecture, &c., &c. It was however, finally and decisively rejected; the chief reason for opposing it being that a grand stand, though an acknowledged improvement and considerable assistance to most places of sport, would at Newmarket altogether alter the established system and character of the meetings. In accordance with the custom of the time some railway talk was also introduced, and a resolution passed to support (in conjunction with "King Hudson") the Newmarket and Chesterford line, provided that the promoters of it introduce such clauses as the stewards of the Jockey Club think necessary.

The late Mr. Rawlinson's horses-Coronation and Co., are advertized for sale at Hyde Park Corner, on Monday the 10th of this month. It is said £800 has already been refused for Coningsby, the yearling colt by Venison, out of the crack's dam.

The anti-thimble-rig edict appears already to be affecting the great as well as small, it being just announced on authority that Gorhambury Park--that incipient Goodwood-will no more be thrown open, as the arena for Olympic feats. The cause, though not publicly stated, is, no doubt, a considerable deficit in the præmia palma.

After some doubt, we have ventured to run-up the few names quoted into a table of the business done on the Derby-a race for which Sting's performance in the Second October would (if anything more were wanting) of itself go far to establish him as the winter first favourite. The Criterion has yet, though-for we write in advance to be decided; and that well over, as we rather expect it will be, what with the extra weight and work all taken into consideration, "the next time of asking," we calculate, will find him at some few points even below the present not-over-tempting price. Forth still has him in charge, the blue and buff party being quite content with so apt an agent. On the Cesarewitch and Cambridge it becomes us not to speak in this place, when we have our commissioner" so eloquent on one in these presents, and to be on the other next month. Since writing the above, we find Sting won the Criterion in a canter, but no move in the market has yet been reported.

THE DERBY, 1846,

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October 6. October 15. October 20.] October 23. October 28.

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THE DERBY, 1847.-The following bets have during the month been laid on this next time but one:-10,000 to 200 agst. Col. Peel's King of Naples; 10,000 to 150 agst. Lord Glasgow's Amulet colt; 10,000 to 150 agst. Lord Miltown's Cruiskeen colt; 10,000 to 150 agst. Mr. Worley's Golden Drop colt; 10,000 to 150 agst. Mr. Worley's Old Port; 10,000 to 150 agst. Mr. O'Brien's The Liberator; 5,000 to 100 agst. Lord Orford's Sister to Mango; 5,000 to 100 agst. Lord Eglinton's Van Trump; 2,500 to 50 agst. Mr. F. R. Clarke's Miles's Boy.

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