... Thems annual sports were hold on Monday and Tuesda on the Marsh.- The situation was, as USUal, ,closed; and the proceedings, notwithstanding an* inerease iathe admission fee, as compared with former: years, attracted, on both days. a large concourse of spectators. The omanium gathernnm waR not, however, so very choice in its composition ; it included a few of the resectable, order, some of ...

... I [ SPO RTIN G. CAL'LiSLE MEETING.-TUESDAY. Trial Stales. Hone~tisi, 1; f. by Skirmisher, 2; fla.wunaen Bloom, 3. Five ran. Grand St: l ldarlsdiCap.-Shamxlock, I; Contract, 2, haza~rd, 3. Fight ran. ?? 1iflate.-Mlountaiu Maid, I; c. by Fandaugo, 2. ki== ofClyde. 3. Six. r-all. Culmberian Plate.-Fair Wind, 1; Lord lasting, ; ?? Corby Castle Stakes-Evelina, 1; 1loncstish, 2; E i l Emna, 3. ...

... STOCKBRIDGE PACES.-TUESDAY, Handicap.-Tumbler, 1; Hue, and Cry, 2; Narino, 3. Six ran. ; . Hamilton Stakes.-Leonie and Athena ran dead heat. De- ciding heat, Leouie beat Athena. Donnington Stakes.-Mameluke, ?? Innerdale, 2. Bibury Stakes.-Ailsbury, 1; Lucifer, 2; Lord Ronald, 3. Nine ran., Ninth Riennia Stakes.-Europa, I; See-Saw, 2; Ironmastcr, 3. Thirteen ran. Plate.-Paris, I; Signet, 2; ...

... This meeting was opened on Tuesday. On the previous day the Prince of Wales, attended by Earl Spencer and Captain Grey, visited the carnp. The Master of Lovat led off the firing. Be missed the object twice in succession. The Prince followed. He also missed. The Earl of Ducie fired next. He was equally unsuccessful,. his ainm falling short. Then came the Master ol Lovat a second time, and again ...

... NORTHAMPTON AND PYTCHLEY HUNT MEETING. TUgsDAY. Trial Stakes.-Odo, 1; North Lincoln, 2. Nene Handicap,_Brandy Ball, 1, Tom Thumb, 2. Her Majesty's Plate.-Odo, 1; Athos, 2. Pytchley Stakes.-Buttercup, 1; IWs, 2. Great Northamptonshire Stakes-Simple Simon, 1; Spring- well, 2. Whittlebury Stakee.-Fravola, 1; Sweetsauee, 2. Handicap Plate.-Pescatore, I; The Glpsy,,2. Stand Plate,-Philopaela,_J; ...

... IIDGWAY COURSING CLUB, LYTHAM MEETING. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND YESTERDAY. NORTH LANCASHIRE STAKES-Dog Puppies. Mr William's Winslow beat Lord Binning's Barbacan. Mr Spink's Sea Bound beat Mr Mallabey s Matamoras. Mr Brown's Bruin beat Mr Johnston's Joint Effort. Mr ?? Birdeatcher beat Mr Spink's Sea Bank. Mr Dnnlap's.Marshal Forward beat Mr. Gibson's Good Even- ing. Mr Johnston'sJohn Knox ...

... COUNTY OF LANCASTER RIFLE .8ASSOCIATION. he ~ ANNUAL MEETING' AT ALTCAR. y The annual prize meeting of the county of Lancaster .he Rifle Association commenced on Wednesday morning, at isthe Altcar range. The weather was very unfavourable, in a -strong breeze blowing across the ground, and in the aid afternoon there was aheavy Rhower of rain, Under these ire ciroumastances it could not be ...

... _ ?? YORK RACES.-T1UPSD)AV. Zetland Stakes.-Malrigold, 1; Dubiety, 2; Little Stag, 3. Four ran. BuTrundy Stakes.-Clarior, 1; The Plover, 2; Blue Mantle, 3. Tree ran. Chesterfield Handicap.-Echo, 1; Brindisi, 2; Bandarila, 3. Nine ran. Selling Stakes. -My Fancy, 1; Brown Willy, 2; Loafer, 3. Twelve ran. Convivial Stakes-Olmar, I ; Gontran, 2; Wild Agnes, 3. six ran. Yorkshire Oaks.-Gondola, 1; ...

... SPOIIRTING. I NEWMARKET RACES.-MONDAY, Princess of I0ales Stakes-Salliec, ; f. by Sauuterer, 2. Handicap Plato.-The Duko, 1; iEland, 2; Sister to Ashchan, 3. Fourteen ran. Prince of Wales Stakes.-Broomielaw, 1; EfIervescereo, 2; Endsleigh, 3. Eleven ran. Maidle Plate.-Prodigal, I; Primrose, 2; Hatty, 3. Twelve ran. Plate-Echo, 1; Lightning, 2; Rappel de Minnit, 3. Five ran, Sweepstakes. ...

... I H CHESTER RACJES.-TUFSDAV. Grosvenor Stakes.-Selina walked over. Eaton Plate.-Pautaloon, 1; Ozone, 2; Goldylocks, 3. Sevet, ran. Mostyn Stakes.-The Rescue, 1; Gentian 2; Beauclere, Four ran. Cihesteifield Stakes.-ltoccoco, 1; King Hal, 2; Aldcroft, Nine ran. Handicap Plate.-Tho Count, 1; Queen of Trumps, 2; c. b~ Gemura di Vergy, :3. Six ran. Wynustsy Handicap.-Pautaloon, 1; Skirmish, 2; ...

... || LIVERPOLRCS..USA Marsq Cup.u-Master Willie watk ; Over Langhsan, 3. ~Lay ?? Tyro Stakes.-Hilda, 1; Brontia, 2; Lady nXa~, Trial Steeplechaae.-Bridegroom, I; Pensioner, 2; Brightq Selling Stakes.-Delium, 1; Oceana, 2; Van Dienan : Four ran. VnDein Spring Flying Stakes-Dawdle, 1; Blacklock, 2; 5allier * Twelve ran. SlitJ Annual Hurdle Hiandicap.-Pearl Diver, 1; The hocko I Nn, 3. Eleven rear. ...

... GAE(I PRESERVING. MAn ., -4 nr o heasdn o. our agricultural readers have, doubtless, head Mr. Grey,. of Dilaton, at the agricultural gather- ings at Preston and Lytham, discourse in years past on matters pertaining to farming; those who have not will, however, know him as an authority on agricultural sub- jects. At a recent meeting of the Hexham, Farmers' 'Club, a society of agriculturits, ...