FLIBBERTIGIBBET, at Stockwell, Surrey, at 2 gs. and 5s. ;-by Comus, dam Selima, by Selim; grandam by Pot80s-Editha by Herod.

Graucus, at Dawley-farm, at 20 gs. ;–by Partisan, out of Nanine, by Selim. GRIMALDI, at Carshalton-hill, Surrey, at 5 sovs. (half-bred 21. 5s.); by Old Grimaldi, his dam, Anaconda, by Eagle.

HYMEN, at Newmarket, at 10 gs. ;—by Partisan, out of Nanine, by Selim. ISHMAEL, at Newmarket, at 13 sovs.;-by Sultan, out of Sister to Cobweb; grandam, Filagree, by Soothsayer. Ishmael is own brother in blood to Bay Middleton.

JERRY, at Newmarket, at 21 sovs. ;-by Smolensko, out of Louisa, by Orville. LAMPLIGHTER, at Newmarket, at 15 sovs. ;-by Merlin, out of Spotless, by

Walton.

LANGAR, at Tickhill Castle, near Bawtry, forty mares at 26 gs.;—by Selim, dam by Walton; grandam Young Giantess, by Diomed.

LAUREL, at Stockwell, Surrey, at 12 gs. and a half (half-bred 6 gs. and a half); -by Blacklock, dam Wagtail, by Prime Minister; grandam by Orville. LITTLE RED ROVER, at Greywell-hill, near Odiham, Hants, winners, and dams of winners, gratis (excepting the groom's fee); all others at 5 gs. MAPLE, at Pound. farm, near Stokenchurch, Oxfordshire, at 5 gs. (half-bred, half-price); by Partisan, out of Pomona, by Vespasian.

MAZEPPA, at Sandlin, six miles and a half from Worcester, at 10 sovs. (halfbred 3 sovs.);-by Godolphin, out of a Rubens mare, her dam Sister to Parisot, by Sir Peter, out of Deceit, by Tandem .

MEDORO, at Wentworth Lodge, near Rotherham, at 6 sovs.,-by Cervantes, out of Marianne, by Sorcerer ; grandam Thomasina, by Timothy. MERCHANT, at Riddlesworth, near Thetford, at 7 gs. and a half;-by Merlin, out of Quail, by Gohanna; grandam Certhia, by Woodpeckdr.

MULATTO, at Thorpe-hall, near Peterborough, at 20 sovs.;—by Catton, out of Desdemona, by Orville; grandam Fanny, by Sir Peter Teazle.

MULEY MOLOCH, at Mr. Kirby's, York, at 10 gs. and a half;-by Muley, dam Nancy (Longwaist's dam), by Dick Andrews; grandam Spitfire, by Beningbrough.

MUNDIG, at Clipstone, near Market Harborough, at 10 gs. (half-bred 3 gs. and 5s.);-by Catton, out of Emma, by Whisker.

NIGEL, at Bennington-park, Herts. at 5 gs. (half-bred, half-price); by Election, out of Rowena, by Haphazard.

NIMROD, at Sandlin, at 5 gs. (half-bred 2 gs. end 5s.); by Topsy Turvy, out of Susan, by Worthy, dam by Trumpator.

NORFOLK PHENOMENON, The, at Stockwell, Surrey, at 5 sovs. and a half;—a celebrated trotter.

PANTALOON, at Eaton Stud House, near Chester, at 20 gs.; by Castrel, dam Idalia, by Peruvian; grandam Musidora, by Meteor.

PAULUS, at Whitwell Grange, near Durham, at 5 gs. (half-bred 2 gs. and 10s. 6d. dams of winners gratis);-by Emilins, out of Fille de Joie.

PETER LELY, at Lytham, near Preston, at 10 gs. ;-by Rubens, out of Stella, by Sir Oliver.

PLENIPOTENTIARY, at Limberhurst-farm, Horseheath, near Linton, Cambridge

shire, thirty mares at 26 gs. (besides six mares of his owner's);-by Emilius, ont of Harriet, by Pericles ; grandam by Selim.

REVELLER, at Burghley, near Stamford, at 21 sovs. ;-by Comus, out of Rosetta, by Beningbrough; grandam Rosamond, by Tandem.

REVENGE, at Bonehill Farm, near Tamworth, at 10 gs. (half-bred 4 gs.);—by Fungus, out of Ruby's dam, by Williamson's Ditto; grandam Agnes, by Shuttle.

REVOLUTION, at Catterick, Yorkshire, at 5 gs. and 5s.; by Oiseau, out of Emma, by Don Cossack; grandam Vesta, by Delpini.

Rococo, at Woodhale, near Downham Market, Norfolk, at 3 gs.; by Cetus, dam by Blacklock.

ROCKINGHAM, at Stockwell, Surrey, thirty mares at 21 gs.;-by Humphrey Clinker, out of Medora, by Swordsman; grandam by Trumpator, out of Peppermint. ROYAL OAK, at Newmarket, thirty mares, besides five of the owner's, at 25 gs.; -by Catton, dam by Smolensko, out of Lady Mary, by Beningbrough. SADDLER, The, at Ebberston-lodge, near Malton, at 10 gs. ;-by Waverley, out of Castrellina, by Castrel; grandam by Waxy, out of Bizarre, by Peruvian. SAFEGUARD, at Hatherly-farm, near Cheltenham, at 5 gs. (half-bred 21. 8s.) ; — by Defence, dam by Selim, out of Euryone, by Witchcraft.

ST. NICHOLAS, at St. Nicholas House, Walmgate-bar, York, at 10 gs. ;-by Emilius, out of Seamew (Sister to Sailor), by Scud; grandam Goosander by Hambletonian-Rally, by Trumpator.

ST. PATRICK, at Riddlesworth, near Thetford, at 15gs. and a half;-by Walton, dam by Dick Andrews-Trumpator-Highflyer.

SAMARCAND, at Normanton-park, near Stamford, at 16 sovs. ;-by Blacklock, out of Jane, by Moses; grandam Harriet by Selim.

SARACEN, at Hatherly-farm, near Cheltenham, at 10 gs.;-by Selim, dam by Trumpator, out of Countess, by Sir Peter.

SHEET ANCHOR, at Rawcliffe, near York, at 10 gs. :-by Lottery, out of Morgiana, by Muley.

SIR HERCULES, at East Acton, fifty mares at 20 sovs.;-by Whalebone, dam Peri, by Wanderer; grandam Thalestris, by Alexander.

SILKWORM, at Smallheath, near Birmingham, at 6 gs. (half-bred, half-price);— by Castrel, out of Corinne, by Waxy.

SPENCER, at Fulford-Field stables, near York, at 5 gs. (half-bred 2 gs.);-own brother to Green-Mantle, by Sultan, out of Dulcinea.

STOCKPORT, at Whalley-house, Withington, near Manchester, at 10 sovs. (halfbred 5 gs.);-own brother to Elis.

TARRARE, at Stockwell, Surrey, at 10 gs. (half-bred 5 gs. and a half);—by Catton, out of Henrietta, by Sir Solomon; grandam Sister to Oliver, by Woodpecker.

TAURUS, at Grattan, Bow, 14 miles from Exeter, at 12 sovs.;-by Phantom or Morisco, out of Katherine, by Soothsayer; grandam Quadrille, by Selim. TOMBOY, at Mr. Bowe's, Catterick, at 10 gs.;-by Jerry, out of Bee's-wing's dam, by Ardrossan; grandam Lady Eliza, by Whitworth.

TOUCHSTONE, at Moor-park, forty mares besides those of the owner, at 30 gs.;— by Camel, out of Banter, by Master Henry.

TULIP, THE, at Bletsoe, near Bedford, at 11 sovs. (half-bred 31. 8s.; thoroughbred mares that have ever produced a winner at half-price);-by Wamba, out of Young Chryseis, by Dick Andrews.

VELOCIPEDE, at Morton-on-Swale, near Northallerton, fifty mares at 25 gs. ;by Blacklock, dam by Juniper; grandam by Sorcerer, out of Virgin, by Sir Peter.

VOLTAIRE, at Mr. Smallwood's, Middlethorpe, near York; at 20 gs.;-by Blacklock, dam by Phantom; grandam by Overton, out of Gratitude's dam, by Walnut.

WAMBA, at the Woodhouse-stables, near Ludlow, at 5 gs. and 5s;—by Merlin, out of Penelope, by Trumpator.

WISEACRE, at Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, at 10 gs. ;—by Rubens, dam by Skyscraper; grandam Isabel, by Woodpecker.

YOUNG MIDDLETON, at Manby, near Brigg, Lincolnshire, at 10 gs. (half-bred 3 gs.;-by Middleton, out of Darioletta.

YOUNG WHISKER, at Mr. W. Hodson's, West Laith-gate Doncaster, at 10 gs. (half-bred 21. 5s.);-by Whisker, out of Neva, by Cervantes; grandam Mary, by Sir Peter.

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The Great Lancashire Coursing Meeting.-In consequence of the frost this meeting is again postponed until the 8th day of March (the day after the Waterloo Meeting). The dogs are to be in the slips at nine o'clock, at the Ash Tree, in Birkdale, within two miles of Southport. Fifty courses in the first class are to be decided on the first day, and the remainder of the first class to be decided on the second day. No dog is to run more than two decided courses in one day.

Metropolitan Steeple Chase-During the long continued frost in January and February, steeple-chasing, as well as fox-hunting, was a thing, though oft wished for, never seen. When "Jack" is "master," those gentlemanly and exciting amusements are suspended; but no sooner does a thaw put a period to his icy reign, than the chasers of the cock-the weather-cock, to wit, that has his perch on the top of the steeple-and the hunters of the fox, again take the field, and endeavour, by the ardent and unremitting pursuit of their respective game, "to make up" for their want of sport during the interregnum of Jack."Our first notice of steeple-chasing for the present year commences, very properly, with the " Metropolitan," which came off in the neighbourhood of Barnet, on Saturday, 24th February. The arrangements for this chase were made by Mr. N. Mason, who, at considerable trouble, obtained a subscription for a gold cup to be given as a prize to the winner, in addition to the sweepstakes of ten guineas each. Eight horses were entered, weights 11st. 7lbs. each, and the following seven started;

In consequence of the unfavourable state of the weather, which was wet and foggy, the company assembled at Barnet was far from numerous, and there was but little betting. The ground having been inspected, about half-past four, two hours later than the time appointed, the horses appeared at the starting place. The line selected was about three miles in length, over a country well adapted to try the mettle of both men and horses, more especially considering the state of the ground and the prevailing mist. Two or three flags indicated the line, but the riders had the option of going on either side. The number of fences was upwards of forty, several of them severe, and rendered more difficult from the slippery state of the ground.

The word being given, the horses went off. Mason, on Lottery, had the lead up to the first fence, but, his horse most unaccountably refusing to take it, all the others got a good start of him into the next field,-Centaurus and Betsy Bounce lying in the front. On a second attempt Lottery jumped into the ditch; at the third, however, he was successful, and for the remainder of the race took his fences without hesitation. After running about three fields he was up with his horses, and Centaurus falling_immediately after, he at once took the lead, and made strong running, followed by Betsy Bounce, Nigger, and The Performer,-Snacks lying tolerably well up with them. In this order they ran till within half a mile of home, when Snacks fell in the middle of a field. The Performer was now gaining ground, and two fences from home had obtained second place, Lottery still leading. At the last fence The Performer fell from extreme distress; Nigger next took the fence, but was passed by Betsy Bounce, who made a vigorous effort to catch Lottery, but failed, and was obliged to content herself with a second place, Lottery winning his race so easily that he continued his course beyond the winning trees, cleared a hillock fence with a ditch on each side, and walked into the yard without showing any symptoms of fatigue. Nigger, who had undergone little or no preparation, ran a good race for second, and was ridden with exemplary skill and patience throughout. Centaurus and Snacks came in a

long way a-stern, their riders having abandoned the contest as soon as they found that their nags had no chance. Laura fell early in the race, and did not come in till some time after the others. Immediately after the race was over, Performer, who lay where he fell unable to rise, was bled, and great doubts were entertained if he would recover.

Grand Steeple Chase in France.-Our French neighbours seem well inclined to follow us, not only in the regular race-course but also in the rough-and-tumble line. A "Grand Steeple Chase" is announced, to come off within twenty miles of Paris, between the 20th and 30th of March. We subjoin the condiio n, together with the nominations received up the 16th February.

Entrance 500 francs (P. P.) for all horses that have arrived in France before the 15th of January, 1838, weight 150lbs. Gentlemen riders. Judge, Monsr. August Lupin.

Pr. of Moskowa na. Malo Yaroslawetz

Pr. of Moskowa na. Albino

Mons. De Morny na. Tarragone

Mons. A Rondeaux de Courcey na.
Captain

Coventry.

Mons. Cleeman na. La Grisette

Mr. F. Cunningham na. Peau de Chagrin
Count Vaublanc na. Cydonia

Count Walewsky na. Webb
Count de Fouler na. Rufus

RACING APPOINTMENTS IN MARCH AND APRIL.

THE last month has been a busy one at "the corner," an immense number o horses having been backed, some of them for heavy amounts. The leading fa vourites have been as shifty as the weather-"fair" one day, "changeable" the next insomuch that it would have required a greater prophet than even the renowned Mr. Murphy-the weather-wise pot-8-o-to say which would have the lead at the end of the week. It will be perceived in the subjoined table, that after being stationary for two days, the places began to vary, Cobweb taking precedence one day, and Nonplus on the succeeding, Grey Momus following so closely in their track, as to make it doubtful whether he did not intend to pass them; the weight of money, however, told in favour of the pair, and they have managed to keep "a-head." D'Egville has occasionally been backed for a trifle, and once or twice has even been made responsible for a fifty; but the general feeling (governed by a report that there has been a screw loose) is to lay against him. Ion, Young Rowton, The Early Bird, Cobham, and Bamboo have varied but little-they are sometimes fancied, and at others are dead letters—their positions, however, are tolerably firm. Monc Adam has been backed freely, and Richard Roe and Bretby are again in demand. Tranby's friends do not desert him; and lots of tens are laid out on Davie Gellatley, so that Scott cannot complain that he has no favourite in the betting. Cracker, Dash, and Alemdar, are entirely out of favour, nor do Dormouse or Volunteer take much. A vast number of outsiders have been backed, leaving the betters-round no pretence for grumbling that "there are no horses backed." We doubt if the terms will be found to suit

in the long run. The Oak's betting is favourable for book-making, but flat; the changes are not sufficiently striking to require any observation.

RIDDLESWORTH. Jan. 29. Feb. 1 Feb. 5. Feb. 8. Feb. 12. Feb. 15. Feb. 19. Feb. 22.

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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Lady Emily Waverley's" case is a hard one; but in the present state of affairs, when so many aged high-breds of the human species are about to be deprived of their pensions, there is little chance of an old mare, though out of Emily, by Waverley, receiving a pittance on account of her high blood. According to the Lady's request, we have mentioned her case to Mr. Jorrocks, and that 'umane and philippic sportsman says that she may have a ticket for soup on applying at his residence in Coram Street; or, if she prefer it, he will give her an introduction to Mr. Joshua Stiggers, who superintends an hospital for incurables, vulgarly, a knacker's yard, at Ducking-Pond-row, Whitechapel, and who does for all Mr. Jorrocks's aged cattle.

"L. B's." Anecdotes of Mytton are declined. Enough, and perhaps more than enough, has already been communicated to the world respecting this unfortunate gentleman's eccentricities and reckless conduct, which brought misery on himself, and were a source of grief to his family. No man shall in future disturb his ashes if we can prevent it. How justly may the shade of John Mytton exclaim, "Leave me, oh leave me to repose!"-Requiescat in pace.