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while I stood in breathless anxiety, and I may add, horror, waiting the result of this fearful encounter. Suddenly the native made his appearance, holding up both his hands over his head, and calling out with a voice that proclaimed the victory he had won while underneath the wave, 'Tan-tan!' The people in the boat were all prepared; the rope was instantly drawn tight, and the struggling victim, lashing the water in his wrath, was dragged to the shore and dispatched. When measured, his length was found to be six feet nine inches; his girth at the greatest three feet seven inches. The native who achieved this intrepid and dexterous exploit bore no other marks of his finny enemy than a cut on the left arm, evidently received from coming in contact with the tail or some one of the fins of the animal.

EPITOME OF THE POINTS AT WHIST.

A game consists of two points, five each; a rubber, of two games out of three; and this may be five points-two for each game, and the rubber game; consequently, a bumper (that is, two consecutive games, in which the adversaries do not score five in either of them) is five points. In other cases, where each party scores a game, single or double, the points, after the deciding game, are set off against what has been scored by the opponents. In close games, as in the bumper (five points), the points are as made-viz. a double and single score four points; two singles, three points (that is, two in the first instance for the points, aud one for the rubber); a double to double, and a double the deciding game, as three points; a double on one side against a single on the other, with a double the last game, is four points; double and single against a double, two points; double and single against a single, three points; two singles and rubber three points; two singles against a double, one point; single and single, and a double the last, three points; single and single, and a single the last, two points; and so on, in all the varieties of the gamethe points of the losers being set off against those of the winners, and the rubber game (no matter whether consecutive or not) carrying one point, and, consequently, the winner of the rubber must gain one point (as above), even though, in winning two singles, his adversaries score a double (even points) against them.

RACES AT ST. HELENA.

In all parts of the world it appears that a little bit of sporting is very acceptable to the inhabitants, to put them in good spirits; and the following account of the "Knowing ones taken in " we have no doubt will be well received by our readers.

The St. Helena Races, which took place in September last, presented the sporting ama

teurs with a novelty, such perhaps as is not to be found recorded in the annals of horse-racing. An officer of Lowther undertook to trot one of those immense dray horses which are made use of in London, and which had been brought out in that ship for the purpose of drawing the stores up the beach, against an ambling nag of the island, whose favorite pace was a canter. The match was made for twenty guineas, and the distance to be trotted was one mile. At the appointed time the gentleman who rode the daisy cutter was upon the ground, waiting for his opponent, the knight of the dray horse, who soon made his appearance over the top of the last hill, which he had to surmount on his way from town to Deadwood, for he rode all the way up, nothing fearful of fatiguing his colossal beast, of whom it was truly observed," the trembling earth resounded to his tread." He was accoutred, if not in Dandy, yet something like Dandie Dinmmont's style, with a large white frock coat; white hat, the slouching brim of which had " ample room and verge enough" to shield the wearer from both sun and rain, large top boots, and his dexter hand flourishing a long whip. They started, and bets ran high against poor Dobbin, but his opponent perhaps scorning such a competition, or finding a trot uneasy to his rigidity of limb, soon broke off into his accustomed two up and two down, and was consequently obliged to return and start anew. He did so, but with no better success. yet still bets were in his favor. A third time he started, but, "still beginning, never ending," was a third time obliged to return. The tide now turned in Dobbin's favor, who all this while kept on the even tenor of his trot,

"And backward and forward he switched his long tail.

As a gentleman switches his cane"

Finally, by his plodding perseverance, as is often the case in more important competitions, men as well as horses, Dobbin carried off the prize from his fleet but unsteady rival, and came in the winner of the race, amid the loud laughter and acclamations of nearly all the population of the island, assembled to witness the race.

FANCY PARODY.
Air-"The Minstrel Boy to the War is gone."
The leary cove to the mill is gone,

In the P. C. ring you'll find him,
His blue bird's eye he has girded on,
And has left his flame behind him.
Fancy sport, cried the leary cove,
Though every Beak betrays thee,
One soul at least thy Sprees shall love,

One faithful chaunt shall praise thee.
The cove was floor'd, but he show'd high game,
Nor like a cur knocked under.

His chaunt will ne'er be clear again,
For his nose was split asunder.
Leary cove, said his flame in a pet,
Thou pink of love and bravery,
Since thou art floor'd, I'll a service get,
And spend my days in slavery.

Printed for Thomas Tegg, Cheapside, by John Haddon, Castle Street, Finsbury.

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The Winner of the St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster in 1830, (the Property of MR. BEARDSWORTH.)

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The brave, unconquered little Arthur Matthewson -the Nonpariel of Birmingham, who not only triumphed over all his antagonists in his native county, but he also disputed the palm of excellence as a Pugilist in the London Ring.

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rendered itself much more eminent in the eyes of society, by its love and support of the FINE ARTS; likewise for its attachment to Literature; and for its devotedness to the cause of liberty but respecting a knowledge of Mechanics it stands unrivalled. The town of Birmingham, within the last few years, has made rapid strides towards importance in a political point of view-and the "March of Intellect" has given it more real power in society than all the guns, swords, and pistols, that were ever manufactured in it from the first minute it obtained the name of Birmingham, up to the

present hour. The above town is also distinguished as the residence of several men of superior talents, calculated to adorn any situation in life.

The races at Warwick stand rather prominent in a sporting point of view; and are generally well attended by numerous parties from Birmingham; and they are also visited by numbers of Sporting men from all parts of the kingdom.

DEAR SIR,

Birmingham, 3d March, 1832.

According to your wish, I have sent you a print of Birmingham, and I am sorry I have not a drawing of my establishment; I have sent you a copy of a song which was written on Birmingham winning the St. Leger. I have also sent you a copy of a letter I received on the same occasion, both of which I think you may like, and make use of. The most extraordinary circumstance relative to my horse Birmingham is, that when he was a foal, and soon after I purchased him, he was taken ill, and was so much reduced that he could not stand to feed. In this state I left him (on a Friday), and was from home ten days; on my return, I was surprised to find him alive, and as I have a great dislike to see a sick horse, I ordered that he should be destroyed before I went to the stables. Mrs. Beardsworth, who was present, begged of me not to have him destroyed, and that, if I would have him brought into a private box near the house, she would attend to him, and nurse him. He was carried by four men from the box he was then in, to the other, where he remained for a month, or more, without any visible improvement, during the whole of

* The opportunity which presents itself is too inviting for us to pass over with neglect: therefore, amongst the numerous men of ability resident in Birmingham, we trust we shall be pardoned (as there is nothing invidious in the selection) for referring to an old_and much respected friend of ours, JOSEPH PARKES, Esq., a gentleman of great literary research, united with talents as a writer; a worthy member of society; a man of the world; an excellent lawyer; and a philanthropist. His "Vindication of the Drama, the Stage, and Public morals, in answer to the Rev. John Angel James," minister of Carr's-lane Chapel, Birmingham," a work replete with learning, sound argument, and an excellent knowledge of society, alone, is a sufficient testimony of the superior mind possessed by Mr. Parkes. The present lord chancellor, when Henry Brougham, Esq., in the House of Commons, we are happy to assert, gave the meed due to the above gentleman for his various literary labours and other exertions calculated to benefit mankind; and in humbly seconding that great legal opinion, independent of our own feelings on the subject, it cannot be denied to us that we have acted upon "good advice."

+ Our spirited sketch of Birmingham is taken from a most beautifully coloured plate, after nature, published by Messrs. Fuller and Co., drawn by Mr. Herring, the celebrated Horse Painter, at Doncaster, and is one of a most splendid collection of the winners of the Doncaster St. Leger Stakes; indeed, the whole of the Plates are got up with so much spirit, life, and taste, that those gentlemen who are fond of decorating their apartments with subjects of the above description, onght not to be without them if they feel any desire to render their cabinets complete.

which time Mrs. Beardsworth was incessant in her attendance upon him, seeing him always the last thing before she went to bed, and frequently getting up in the night to him. I several times requested he might be destroyed, but Mrs. B. always opposed it, and said, she had a presentiment that he would recover and win the Leger. It is a singular circumstance, that this is the only horse Mrs. Beardsworth ever noticed: although my house is so nearly connected with my establishment, I never knew her enter a stable except to see Birmingham.

Birmingham was bought by Mr. Dickinson, by auction, (at Mr. Mytton's Sale, which took place at my establishment the 25th of Nov., 1827,) at forty-five guineas, and I gave him ten guineas for the buying. He was bred by Mr. Lacy, of Colwick, near Nottingham : his pedigree and performance up to the winning the Leger, accompany the print—since which I send it you in writing with the other.

The description you gave of the Repository in your paper, I think you cannot improve. I am particularly obliged by your kind offer, and shall certainly make a point of communicating any intelligence I may think will be worth your notice.

I am, dear Sir,

Pierce Egan, Esq.

Yours most respectfully, JOHN BEARDSWORTH.

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It may be worth your knowing, that on the day I purchased Birmingham, Mr. Lockley purchased Independence, at the same sale; there were sixty-four horses sold, and these were the only two that have proved of any value: in fact, not one of the others have won at all. It is singular, also, that these two horses should be the best in England, Independence having won oftener than any other horse; and Birmingham travelled to more places, and won at each; and even only the week before he won the Leger, he won the Guy Stakes, and Avon Stakes, at Warwick. 1 am, dear Sir, Yours truly,

Pierce Egan, Esq.

JOHN BEARDSWORTH.

The following is the pedigree of BIRMINGHAM; and also an account of the different races in which the above favorite racer has proved successful:

BIRMINGHAM.

By Filho da Puta; dam Miss Craigie, by Orville; grandam Marchioness, by Lurcher; great grandam Miss Cogden, by Phænomenon; great great grandam (Labo

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5 to 4 against Birmingham, 2 to 1 against Lawrie Todd, and 3 to 1 against Beagle. A beautiful race, and won by a full neck.

CHESTER, 1830.-THE DEE STAKES. Of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. for three-year old colts 8st. 7lb. fillies 8st. 2lb. The second received 100 sovs. Once round and a distance. (14 subscribers.)

Mr. Clifton's ch. f. Moss Rose, sister to
Velocipede, by Blacklock, dam by Ju-
niper-G. Nelson

Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham, by
Filho da Puta, out of Miss Craigie
Major O. Gore's b. c. Old Port, by
Whisker, dam by Dick Andrews

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Mr. Yates's ch. c. Jonathan, by Tiresias, out of Zora, by Selim.

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Sir T. Mostyns b. f. Regina, by Teniers, out of Queen of Diamonds, by Diamond 5 to 4 on Moss Rose. Won very easy. CHESTER, 1830.-THE PALATINE STAKES. Of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. for three-year old colts 8st. 7lb. fillies 8st. 2lb. (3lb. allowed, &r.) The second saved his stake. From the Castle Pole, and once round. (9 subscribers.) Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham, by Filho da Puta, out of Miss Craigie S. Templeman

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Mr Giffard's ch. g. Chester Billy, by V'nisker, out of Sunflower, 5 yrs. old, & t. 6lb.

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Mr. Day's b. g. Listen, by Ambo, out of Olivia Jordan, aged, 8st. 11lb. Col. Yates's gr. f. Cicely, by Paulowitz, dam by Paynator, 4 yrs. old, 7st 11lb. Maj. O. Gore's ch. f. Tib, by Langar, out of Wilful, by Waxy, 4 yrs. old, 7 st. 9lb.

Mr. Pickernell's b. c. Henwick, by Spectre, dam by Shuttle, 3 yrs. old, 6st. 7lb. Mr. Yates's ch. c. Jonathan, by Tiresias, out of Zora, 3 yrs. old, 6st. 7lb..

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LUDLOW, 1830.-PRODUCE STAKES. Of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. for three-year old colts 8st. 7lb. fillies 8st. 4lb. (3lb. allowed, &c.) Once round and a distance. (9 subscribers.) Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham, by Filho da Puta, out of Miss Craigie— S. Darling Mr. Yates's b. c. Edgar, by Paulowitz, out of Emmeline, by Waxy

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WARWICK, 1830.-THE GUY STAKES.
Of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. for three-year old colts
8st. 7lb. fillies 8st. 4lb. (3lb. allowed, &c.)
One mile. (31 subscribers.)

Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham, by
Filho da Puta, out of Miss Craigie-
S. Darling

Sir M. Wood's b. c. Cetus, by Whale-
bone, out of Lamia, by Gohanna.
Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Lawrie Todd, by
Whisker, out of Maid of Lorn, by Cas-
trel
Mr. Tomes's b. c. Port by Paulowitz, out
of Miss Hap, by Shuttle

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Mr. West's b. c. brother to Claude Lorraine, by Rubens, dam by Cesario Mr. Griffith's b. c. Thorngrove, by Smolensko, out of Fanny Leigh, by Castrel

Sir T. Stanley's ch. f. Augustina, by Tramp, dam by Ditto.

Mr. Yates's b. c. Edgar, by Paulowitz, out of Emmeline, by Waxy (3lb) Mr. Sadler's ch. f. Design, by Tramp, out of Defiance, by Rubens

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2 to 1 against Birmingham, 2 to 1 against Lawrie Todd, and 5 to 1 against Cetus. Won easy. The Jockey Club have decided that Sir Mark Wood is entitled to the stakes, in consequence of Mr. Mytton, who named Birmingham, not having paid up his arrears. Bets are not affected by this decision.

WARWICK, 1830.-THE AVON STAKES.
Of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. for three-year olds.—
Two miles. (10 subscribers.)

Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham, by
Filho da Puta, out of Miss Craigie, 8st.
3lb.
Walked over.

DONCASTER, 1830.-THE ST. LEGER STAKES. Of 25 sovs. each, h. ft. for three-year old colts 8st. 6lb. fillies 8st. 3lb. St. Leger Course. (68 subscribers.)

Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham, by
Filho da Puta, out of Miss Craigie—
P. Connelly

Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Priam, by Emi-
lius, out of Cressida, by Whiskey—
S. Chifney.

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Mr. Petre's b. c. Brunswicker, by Figaro, out of Maniac, by Shuttle-W. Scott Lord Scarbrough's b. c, Chancellor, by Catton, out of Henrietta, by Sir. Solomon-G. Nelson

Mr. Metcalfe's b. c. Mimic, by Wanton, dam by Sir Andrew-T. Lye

Mr. T. Ŏ. Powlett's b. f. Lady Emmeline, by Young Phantom, dam by Orville-Bilton

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Mr. Grant's ch. f. The Balkan, by Black-
lock, dam by Walton-F. Buckle, jun.
Lord Queensberry's br. c. Hassan, by
Whisker, out of Panthea, by Black-
lock or Comus-W. Arnull.
Lord Queensberry's b. f. Maria, by
Whisker, out of Gibside Fairy, by
Hermes J. Day

Mr. Walker's ch. c. Splendour, by Sovereign, dam by Deceiver-J. Holmes Duke of Leeds's ch. c. Redstart, by Whisker, out of Rhodacantha, by Comus-G. Edwards

Duke of Leeds's ch. f. Lady Mowbray, by Blacklock, out of Lady of the Vale-J. Robinson

Mr. R. Shepherd's b. c. The Cardinal, by

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