the Surprise, the latter vessel was entitled to the Cup, having to receive seventeen minutes from the Cymba for difference of tonnage. The Coralie arrived four minutes later than the Surprise. The cup therefore became the absolute property of Mr. Tetley, he having won it two years consecutively. (To be continued.) LITERATURE. "HORATIO HOWARD BRENTON." By Captain Sir Edward Belcher, R.N., C.B. Hurst and Blackett, Great Marlborough-street. It has often been remarked, and no one can deny the truth of it, that if an intelligent man will write the incidents of his life, and publish them in the form of a novel or biography, they will furnish entertainment for the reading public. As a matter of course the value of the work will depend upon the talent of the author, who, to ensure success, ought to possess acute intelligence, keen observation, literary power, lively humour, and an easy flowing style; and in all the above requisites Sir Edward Belcher stands forth pre-eminently great. Unquestionably the nautical portion of the work has never been excelled; it bears the stamp of being the production of a naval man, and not the effusion of one of those fresh-water sailors so mercilessly ridiculed by Barham, Hook, and Lord William Lennox, in their respective legends and novels. Theodore's yacht owner, who, when asked if he would like to take the helm, replies, "He never takes anything before dinner," and Lord William's cruise of the cutter, in "Philip Courtenay," are admirable skits at these land-lubbers. To resume: "Horatio Howard Brenton" is not merely a naval novel; for the romance and biography attached to it, render it a work suited to all tastes; and no one that once takes up the volumes will resign them until he reaches those fatal words THE END. To the numerous tourists, excursionists, and travellers by sea and land, we recommend Sir Edward Belcher's novel. In a first-class railway carriage, on the deck of a yacht, in the cabin of a steamer, under a shady hedge, on the wild sea-shore, on the banks of the muddy Thames or sparkling Rhine, in the hop-grounds of Kent, or the vineclad hills of France, in an arbour in Kensington Gardens, or by the fountains of Versailles, "Horatio Howard Brenton" ought to be the companion of all who wish to devote their leisure hour to one of the most amusing and interesting productions of the season. "ORIGINAL POEMS, WITH TRANSLATIONS FROM SCANDINAVIAN AND OTHER POETS." By Sophia Milligan. Ilurst and Blackett, Great These poems will take their stand by the side of those of Mrs. Hemans; for they are replete with noble passion, exquisite pathos, and fine writing; the moral tone which prevails throughout adds considerably to their merit, and we strongly recommend them to all classes of our readers, who, we venture to affirm, will reap as much enjoyment from a perusal of them as we did ourselves. The volume is very neatly got up, and would prove an acceptable present to any of the fairer sex. THE NEW MASTER OF THE QUORN. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,-The commencement of a new reign at Quorn is always regarded with deep interest; not only sportsmen, but men of all classes in Leicestershire, feel an anxiety that its reputation as the first hunting country in the world should still be sustained. Pride in the fame of the hunt has become a natural feeling; everybody is, therefore, earnestly watching and enquiring what promise the new master, the Earl of Stamford, is giving of a determination that in his hands the celebrity that has so long and so justly been enjoyed by the Quorn Hunt should suffer no diminution. I have great pleasure in stating that, so far as the matériel is concerned, everything promises well. Lord Stamford's hounds are selected from the best packs in the kingdom, the flower of the Albrighton kennels, many couples of the best of the late Sir Richard Sutton's, and others from kennels of the best possible blood. Altogether his lordship will have four packs of hounds of great symmetry, strength, and speed, and a large number of unentered hounds. The hunting stud is all that could be desired; and having lately had the pleasure of going over the Quorn stables and kennels, I can testify that the condition of both horses and hounds will be first-rate by the time of the first meet at Kirby Gate. A new staff of officials succeeds. Day, who has long been huntsman at Quorn, is replaced by Boothroyd, who hunted the Donington under Mr. Story. I believe the late master's considerateness for his faithful servants has enabled the former to retire comfortably, so that "The close of Day" will be serene. Yet why talk of his close? Though he has hunted half a century he is yet in vigour, and neither tired of his vocation nor unfitted for it. Huntsmen are proverbial for their health and longevity. I lately saw Will Head, long so famous as the huntsman of the Cheshire, and subsequently a favourite with everyone as the huntsman of the Donington. He is now enjoying his otium cum dignitate at Leicester, looking as hearty as when he led that remarkable chase in Delamere Forest in 1830. It is gratifying to see an old huntsman living in honour on a well-earned competence as MR. HEAD does. It is delightful to hear him run all his great runs "o'er again." Long may he live in the enjoyment of that health which exercise and temperance have secured him, and in the esteem which he has won of all sportsmen that know him. Were I a master of hounds, I know few men that I would sooner trust with a huntsman's post, even after so many winters, than Will Head. But enough on this Head; let me return to my tale. I have observed that Lord Stamford has all the matériel for giving sport in the leading sporting country; he has further the prestige of a good sporting character from Staffordshire and Shropshire, as master of the Albrighton. His rank and his possessions in Leicestershire give him influence with the landowners and farmers; and, so far as appearances go, his prospect of a successful career is as great as that of any of his predecessors. Your pages have recorded obstacles and discouragements that the late lamented master of the Quorn had to contend against; every sportsman hopes they may not beset his successor. A word in season may do good. Let those who like game better than fox-hunting-let those who don't hunt at all-let recalcitrant landlords and farmers (if there still are such) just consider the amount of prime pleasure and solid profit conferred on Leicestershire by fox-hunting; and let this consideration induce them to preserve foxes and to offer all facilities, and I believe the fame of the Quorn will suffer no diminution in the hands of the Earl of Stamford and Warrington. Melton promises to be full. Egerton Lodge will again be enlivened by the presence of the Earl of Wilton, and graced by his family. Lowesby Hall has been taken by Lord Aberdare, and Leicester will have a large quota of fox-hunters. The Earl's head-quarters will be Bradgate House Colim Steward's Hay), Mr. Edward Warner offering all possible accommodation at Quorn; everything may therefore be said to look Bay mare (foaled in 1844), by Pantaloon, out of Banter (Touchstone's dam) covered by Melbourne (Mr. Goodwin).... 210 A filly foal, by Melbourne, out of Banter (Mr. Goodwin).. 160 Professor Buck (Ld. Londesborough) Bay yearling colt, by Melbourne, out of Jessica... Brown yearling colt, by Goliah, out of Lancashire Witch (Mr. Stevens).... 93 Jessica (foaled in 1849), by Launcelot, out of Collina; covered by Professor Buck (Mr. Eyke)... .... Phoebe (foaled in 1851), by Touchstone, out of Collina; covered by Professor Lancashire Witch (foaled in 1842), by Tomboy, out of Kite; covered by Pro- .... Filly foal, by Slane out of Juliet (Mr. Hewitt) Colt foal, by Slane, out of Rachetée (Mr. Williamson). Chestnut colt foal, by Chanticleer-Collina (Mr. Whittaker) Professor Buck, 5 yr, by Melbourne, dam (foaled in 1844) by Pantaloon (Mr. Volatore, br. or bk. c., by Voltigeur-Golconda (Mr. Drewitt) Cacique (foaled in 1852), by Launcelot, out of Yarico; covered by Mildew (Mr. Hutchinson) Pandemonium, b. c. foal, by Mildew-Utopia (Mr. Whittaker) Daisy (foaled in 1852), by Lanercost, out of Cowslip; covered by Mildew (Mr. Phillips) ... Dervish, 5 yrs., by Cowl, out of The Duchess of Kent.. Bravissimo, b. yearling c., by Melbourne, out of Maria (Tom's dam) (Mr. J. H. C. Wyndham). MR. LUMLEY'S YEARLINGS. Bay filly, by Mickey Free, out of Mrs. Rigby's dam (Mr. Wilkins) BROOD MARES. .... Paquetta, bk. m., by The Provost, out of Cara; covered by Slane (Mr. Rice) 61 Silvia, 4 yrs., by Bentley, out of Blameless (Mr. Bailey)... Perfection, ch. f., by Birdcatcher, out of Camphine (Amy's dam) (Mr. Howard) 45 .... 410 Sedbury, b. c., by Sweetmeat, or The Cure, out of Themis (Mr. Howard).. 260 40 Bay yearling colt, by The Hero-Lady Milton (Mr. Ploaker).. MR. COOKSON'S YEARLINGS. Volta, br. f. by Voltigeur out of Fandango (Mr. Nichol) ... ..... .... Bay yearling colt (brother to St. Hubert), by Surplice, out of Ferina (Mr. W. Day) 400 50 300 400 300 110 105 100 71 20 Bay Colt (Bro. to Lord of the Isles), by Touchstone out of Fair Helen (Mr. Merry) 710 Bay Colt (Bro. to One Act), by Annandale out of Extravaganza (Lord Londesborough). Brown Colt, by Annandale out of Calista (Mr. J. Day) .... 330 155 Brown Colt (Bro. to Dramatist), by Annandale out of Epilogue (Mr. Chandler) 150 Longitude, br. m., by Inheritor, dam by Jack Spigot, out of Winesour's dam; covered by Voltigeur (Mr. Bradley) Umbriel, 6 yrs., by Touchstone or Melbourne, out of Verbena (Mr. W. Day).. 105 LORD LONDES BOROUGH'S BROOD MARES AND YEARLINGS. Ellen Tree (foaled in 1851), by Birdcatcher, out of Thorn; covered by West Australian (Mr. Williamson). 160 ... 125 Treacherous (foaled in 1846), by Harkaway, out of Miss Twickenham; covered by Stockwell (Mr. Bradley) Gs. Ursuline, 3 yrs., by Surplice, out of Treacherous; covered by Mickey Free (Mr. 100 Gewgaw, yearling f., by Weatherbit-Earring (Mr. Hopkins) 81 63 Seamstress (foaled in 1853), by Pyrrhus the First or Velox, out of Milliner ; covered by Stockwell (Mr. Maitland) 46 Lucan, 2 yrs, by Touchstone-Sacrifice (Mr. Maitland) 31 Chesnut Yearling Colt, by Connaught Ranger, out of Sally Warfoot (Mr. T. Parr) 89 Brown Yearling Colt, by Sir Tatton Sykes-Avis (Mr. Maitland).. 40 By Mr. Robert Johnson The Leading Article, covered by Hobbie Noble (Mr. Parker) .... 44 31 30 Bay Yearling Filly, by Chanticleer, dam by Bay Middleton, out of Nitocris (Mr. Green) 25 Lady White, by Muley Moloch, out of Caroline; covered by Hobbie Noble (Mr. Walker) 13 By Mr. Tilburn : Ada Mary (foaled in 1846), by Bay Middleton, dam by Tramp (Mr. Phillips).. 200 *Haxby, br. h., 5 yrs., by Poynton, dam by Jeremy Diddler.. Bay Filly, 2 yrs., by Touchstone-Ada Mary's dam (Mr. Saddler) Bay Yearling Filly, by Birdcatcher out of The Squire's Daughter (Mr. E. Day) Filly Foal, by Touchstone out of Ada Mary (Mr. Saddler) Flemish Girl (foaled in 1846), by Hetman Platoff out of Hollandaise; covered by Barnton (Mr. Drewe)... ....... .... 170 150 130 120 100 75 66 65 50 50 .... 40 40 40 30 ...... Louvat, br. g., 4 yrs., by Loup Garou, dam by Camel (Mr. S. Rogers) Burlington, br. g., 5 yrs., by Bay Middleton out of Ada Mary's dam (Mr. Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Mildew out of Recruit's dam (Mr. Wadlow) Victor Emanuel, gr. yearling c., by Chanticleer out of Petrowna (Mr. Cloke).. 28 Miss Nichol, b. f., 2 yrs., by St. Bennett-Petrowna (Mr. Robinson) 26 20 14 .... 10 "Haxby" was afterwards sold by private contract, for £300, to go to Ireland. Mr. Howard has purchased the yearling colt by Mildew out of Augury's dam, of Mr. Jaques; Mr. St. John, The Cropper and British Remedy, of Mr. Elwes; Mr. Barling, Lucy Lockit, of Mr. Stephens, and Adamant of Mr. H. Boyce; Mr. H. Scott, the yearling, sister to Heapy, of Mr. T. Gorton. Mr. Knowles has sold Merlin, but the horse still remains with Bumby. Mr. Saxon has bought Jack Sheppard for 500 guineas. Mr. R. L. Walker has sold. his yearling colt, Child of the Ocean, by Pyrrhus the First, into John |