The Sun.
London, England, 1833-12-21 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

?;RI GIRT ON EURDLE E 1 CE, DEC. 20.
The second hurdle rate took place this morning on the
course, and, notwithstanding a brisk gale, there was a
numerous and fashionable asserrildage. The horses were
paddled at twelve o'clock, and started at bali-pstss twelve.
Eight started, but the grey gelding Chance refused the
The ether seven cleared the first hurdle, but in
taking the second Neck or Nothing refused, and threw Ms
cider, who, regardless of his fall, mounted again and tried
a second time, but was again thrown. Nothing daunted, he
tried the third leap; when his horse fell with him ; but he
arose unhurt, and of course his horse was distanced.
Moonlight hung back in the first heat till he rounded the
corner, when he made play and returned at a winning
pace, taking extraordinary leaps, and reaching the winning-
post first. The second heat was well contested, and was
won by Cheltenham. Three started in the last heat, and
the contest between Swerver and Cheltenham was beauti-
ful, On their return, in taking the second hurdle, they
leaped both together ; Cheltenham, however, got the lead,
and, within a few yards of the winning post, he crossed
Swerver, and reached the post about three lengths in
advance of his opponent. A dispute arose in consequence
of the cross, and it remains undecided to this time. The
Earl of Uxbridge was willing to give it up to Cheltenham,
hut the FAO of Erroll objected to it. The Newmarket
rules were sent for, but they did not decide the contest.
We understand that it is to be decided this evening at the
Palace. There were a great number of fashionable people
on the Course, including Lord F. Fitzclarence, the Marquis
Conyngham, Sir A. Barnard, &c. We subjoin a state-
ment of the race

SUBSCRIBERS.
T. B. Langton, Esq.'s Cheltenham—R. Bracken-
bury, Esq 2 1 1
T. Andrews, Esq.'s The Swerver—T. Smith, Esq 1
J. Herbert, Esq.'s Durency—J. Herbert, Esq 6 3 3
J. Sivewright, Esq.'s Sailor—J. Sivewright, Esq 3 dis
J. Grant, Esq.'s Lalla Rookh—F. Hyesham, Esq 5 dig
Earl of Erroll's Moonlight—T. Toole, Esq 4
T. Ellman, Esq.'s Neck-or-Nothing—T. Ellman,
Esq.
Capt. M`Queen's Chance—Capt. M`Queen ref
The following horses ran for a Sweepstakes of 10 sore.
each ; one mile over the Brighton Racecourse; 12st. each ;
Gentlemen riders :—E. B. Grant, Esq.'s (King's Dragoon
Guards) b. g. Cigar, 5 yrs. ; G. B. Croban, Esq.'s b. g.
Naughty Tommy ; G. Martin, Esq.'s b. g. Imperial ;
H. Kennedy, Esq 'a b. g. Rantifuzzle ; H. Gardinor,
Esq.'s g. g. Dangerous.
This race excited considerable mirth in consequence of
the slow pace of the horses and the manifest inexperience
of the jockeys. It was won by Dangerous.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
The King's Hounds meet on Monday at Stoke Common ;
Friday, at the Golden Ball.
Mr. Dansey'a Hounds meet on Monday at Saxondale
Guide Post ; Friday, at the Hut—at half-past 10.
Mr. Osbaldeston's Hounds meet on Monday at Maidwell;
Tuesday, at Duston ; Friday, at Lilbourn ; Saturday, at
Great Harrowden—at a quarter before 11.
The Atherstone Hounds meet on Monday at Gopsal ;
Tuesday, at Coombe ; Thursday, at Kirkby ; Saturday, at
Hopwas Bridge—at 11.
Sir T. Stanley's Hounds meet on Monday at Bromborow
Bridge—at 10.
Mr. Leebe'd Hounds meet on Tuesday at Addereley
Hall ; Friday, at Chorlton Hall—at half-past 11.
Lord Radoor's Hounds meet on Monday at Cokethorpe ;
Friday, at Foxcombe Hill.
Mr. Moreton's Hounds meet on Tuesday at Cricklade ;
Thursday, at Buscot ; Saturday, at Gompten.
The Suffolk and Essex Hounds meet on Tuesday at
Wiston ; Friday, at Ardleigh Cronn—at half-past 10.
The Holderness Hounds meet on Tuesday at Humbleton
Village; Thursday, at Houghton; Saturday, at Frodingham
Bridge—at 11 ; and every succeeding Monday, till further
notice, at the Kennel—at 10.
Mr. Villebois's Harriers meet on Monday at Whitting-
ton Hill ; Thursday, at Barton—at 11.
The Duke of Grafton's Hounds meet on Monday at
Wolverton Great Ground ; Thursday, at Stoke Plain ;
Saturday at Beachampton Grove—at half-past 10.
Mr. Berkeley's Hounds meet on Monday at Cranfield
Windmill ; Tuesday, at the Kennel ; Thursday, at Cow-
per's Oak Inn, Weston Underwood ; Saturday, at Kim-
bolton Castle—at half-past 10.
Mr. Drake's Hounds meet on Monday at Gallow's
Bridge ; Tuesday, at Charlton Town ; Thursday, at Barton
Common ; Saturday, at Bletchington—at half-past 10.
Mr. Holyoake's Hounds meet on Monday at Prestwold ;
Tuesday, at Allexton ; Thursday, at Sheataby ; Friday, at
Rolleston—at a quarter before 11.
Earl Fitzwilliam's Hounds meet on Monday at Castor
Hanglands ; Tuesday, at Barnwell Wold ; Thursday, at the
Ferry—at 10.
Lord Yarborough's Hounds meet on Monday at Peak's
Closes ; Tuesday, at Melton Low Wood ; Friday, at Wil-
lingham House ; Saturday, at Stallingborough—at 11.
The South Wold Hounds meet on Tuesday at Ormsby
Hall ; Friday, at Hangham Pasture—st 11.
The Cambridgeshire Hounds meet on Monday at Grams-
den Wood ; Friday, at Sandy Warren—at half-past 10.
Mr. Mure's Hounds meet on Tuesday at Pankenham-
street ; Thursday, at Borough Green—at half-past 10.
The Puckeridge Hound■ meet on Monday at Ugley
Park Green ; Thursday, at Capons ; Saturday, at Wimble-
don Green—at half-past 10.
The Doddington Harriers meet on Tuesday at Wimbling-
ton Toll ; Friday, at the Golden Ball—at half-past 10.
The Tickham Hounds meet on Monday at the Squir-
rels, Stockbury ; Thursday, at Long Beach—at half-past 10.
Mr. Portman's Hounds meet on Tuesday at Turnwood ;
Saturday, at Down House.
The Cadbury Harriers meet on Monday at Down House ;
Thursday, at North Barrow ; Saturday, at Anchor Bridge.
The M. H. Hounds meet on Monday at Burton Barn ;
Thursday, at Doles Ash Hog Lease.
The Warwickshire Hounds meet on Monday at Bishop's
Virekington ; Tuesday, at Sherington ; Thursday, at Halford
Bridge; Friday, at Ferne Hill ; Saturday, at Princethorpe
—at half-past 10.
Sir R. Sutton's Hounds meet on Monday at Stapleford
Moor; Tuesd ry, at Fislrerton Long Wood ; Thursday, at
flarpswell ; Friday, at Blankney ; Saturday, at Skelling-
thorp—at 11.

The external features of India, its magnifi•
cent scenery, the strange habits of its people, their singular
worship and diversified costume, are full of excitement,
and such as no other country can furnish a parallel.
Major Archer, who accompanied Lord Combermere, the
Commander-in-Chief, to the principal Native Courts
enjoyed opportunities possessed by scarcely any traveller,
and, accordingly, his volumes are rich in picturesque
variety. At times we are fascinated by the account of
the coronation of the King of Oude—the Pearl Mosque—
the costly cemetery of Shah Jehan—the City of Tombs—
the Temple of Juggernaut—the Black Pagoda, &c. ; at
others, by descriptions of Oriental Sports—Contests of
Wild Beasts—Elephant Fights--.lndian Hawking—Tiger
Shooting ; then again, by the narrative of the ascent of
the Himalaya Mountains, and the dangers of hill travel-
ling, the account of the Mountain Deities, Human
Sacrifices, &c. "We commend the ' Tours' of Major
Archer to every one who desires to obtain a clear picture
of India. The work will make its own popularity by the
force of its real value."—Atlas.