The Sun.
London, England, 1861-05-21 00:00:00

aime le plaisir," and the references to life in France,
Italy, Spain, and the East enliven the political nar-
rative. The volume serves as a companion to
Raikes's Diary, and gives an entertaining view
behind the scenes of the political world of that
day,

Recollections of a .F'oxhanter. By Scrutator,
author of " The Master of the Hounds," &c., &c.
Hurst and Blackett.
Those who expect to find nothing but sporting
adventure and directions regarding the kennel and
stable in this volume, will be agreeably disap-
Pointed ; for, although Scrutator is a veteran
sportsman, in the present instance he has extracted
from his sporting memoranda such incidents as
have come under his notice during a long expe-
rience, which are likely to interest the public and to
enhance the interest. He has affixed, or rather
blended, an account of his own sporting career from
his earliest recollections. The most interesting
portion of the work is that which depicts the various
traits of character and eccentricities of the sporting
celebrities of the early part of this century. First
among these we may mention Sir Francis Burdett,
with whose fapaily, as a boy, he was very intimate.
Of course at that early age the author, as he him-
self remarks, knew little, and cared less, about
political life and the House of Commons, and he
Speaks of Sir Francis only as a sportsman and
Country gentleman, in both of which characters he
stood very conspicuous, in the latter in particular
from his unbounded hospitality. We learn that
at Barnsbury Manor, in Wiltshire, open house was
kept, and many of the neighbours received a carte
blanche for dinner invitations, to fill up as they
Pleased. His house was Liberty Hall, and was
generally full of company, who passed their time
as best suited their fancy. The breakfast table
stood prepared from eight o'clock until eleven, to
suit the convenience of early and late risers ;
but it the breakfast hour was optional
not so the dinner, " punctually at six, the
portly old butler made his appearance in the draw-
ing-room, when those who were present immediately
obeyed the summons, not a moment being allowed
to tardy toilet-makers or late corners ; and this being
an established rule, ensured the punctual attend-
ance of those who cared for either soup or fish."
Scrutator was intimate with the late Assheton
Smith, of whose eccentricities and determined cha-
racter he furnishes us with some amusing anecdotes.
Resolute in all things he was pre-eminently so in
hunting. " With him it was an established maxim
that Et. huntsman should always be with his
hounds, and from this rule there are few in-
stance s on record of his ever departing.
'With them he would be, at any risk, or any
hazard, no matter what might intervene.
As might be expected, numerous were the perils he
encountered ; in almost every field in Leicestershire
he has been heard to say he has had a fall ;
but as he contrived generally to fall safe on
the right side of the obstruction, without seri-
ous accident, he earned the soubriquet of the
" Hard Gentleman." And hard he seems to have
been in more respects than one, for he rode hard,
and ha rder than his horses liked; but hard riding
will rnat always answer as well as judicious riding
with an obedient and confident horse, as the fol-
allvtbirol adventure will show. One day, while the
was riding with the Squire, they got
Pounded :
For a
foramoment both of us were puzzled, seeing no place
horse to force himself through the fence, jumping it
being quite out of the question.
-`Hoye are we to get out ?" asked the Squire; "we are
Pounded here."
"I shall take the gate," was my reply.
" Yoto cannot," said he; " there is no room to go at it."
Without another word, I. sprang from my saddle, and
finding the gate nailed up, got on to the top bar, elbowing
the thorns back on either side, and having cleared a space
miftleicilt to get over, I called my horse to follow me,
which be immediately did, by vaulting over at a standing
leap.
" Wl3ll done I" exclaimed the Squire, " you beat me
there ; my horse won't follow, so I must go lower
down."
By performing this trick so cleverly, my horse soon car-
ried his rider up to the hounds, which had met with a
trifling check ; but the Squire could not catch me again
until we killed our fox. One of Mr. Smith's maxims
was that a fox-hunter should never voluntarily leave his
saddle' either to drive or lead his horse over a fence, and to
this I agree as a general rule, but there are places into
7 Ida a horse may jump, without the possibility of his
lumping out of them with his rider on hit back ; and I
mainmaintain that a hunter ought to be trained to follow over a
'elm°, by which time is gained—as in this instance—in-
stad of lost by looking about for an easier exit.
, To p n•form such feats cleverly and quickly, a horse must
ne attw .hed to his master and obedient to his will ; but Mr.
Smith was too severe a rider for his hunters to become
fond of him, and I well remember his celebrated horse, on
hearin g his voice in the stable, showing as much excite-
ment sn, his loose box as a tiger does in his den.
With, anecdotes like this the author exemplifies his
theories regarding the management of hunters and
hone ds. Assheton Smith carried his resolution
,and impetuosity into private life ; exceedingly rich,
he 'would not brook to have his will thwarted, and
ma ny are the laughable stories told of him and the
possibilities (as most people considered) which
he effected. His wife being in delicate health, the
doctors recommended that she should go to a
warmer climate during the winter; but this not
suiting the Squire's convenience, he observed, " As
we cannot very well go to Madeira, Madeira must
come to us." To effect which he caused an enor-
mous conservatory to be built, of such an extent
that it resembled a large garden in a warm climate.
From the numerous individuals introduced :we
will select Lord Dulcie as our last specimen
of the sportsmen of the olden time. It
was a s the Hon. Henry Moreton that the
author first made his acquaintance. Rather hasty
in tenaper, he was remarkable for his generosity,
and never took advantage of his great wealth to
carry out his desires to the detriment of less pros-
perous fellow Masters of the Hounds. On one occa-
sion, being desirous to purchase some hounds which
were!, for sale, he encountered a gentleman (a neigh-
bour) who was in greater want than himself, and who
Itad determined to purchase if possible, but finding
Lord Dulcie in the field he was about to retire from
so hopeless a contest, and told his lordship as much.
But Lord Dulcie requested him to remain, as pro-
bably if his lordship succeeded in obtaining the
pack they might come to some arrangement.
The 'pack was purchased, and the arrange-
ment which Lord Dulcie thought fit to
make was this : after selecting five couple,
he 'presented the remainder of the pack to
his astonished neighbour, and on no other terms
would he part with a single hound. The author's
views on most of the subjects on which he treats
are sound, and he treats of many. Liberal in his
ideas, and al..tove ordinary prejudices, he writes in a
'bold straigiltforward way. It is natural for a man
who has spent the greater part of his life in the
country, and devoted all his energies to field sports,
to look ton them with favour. The following pas-
sage is a good index of his opinions, and proves at
least -that foxhunting has developed a true British
tec' ng in the breast of the author :
I. a a national point of view, therefore, we may advocate
thr , cause of field spoits, and all manly exercises and recrea-
hir mis, as conducive to the welfare and exalting the charac-
-3r of every nation. Yes, 1 repeat deliberately, exalting
`the character of a nation, by calling into exercise those
mental and physical qualities which prepare men for great
and hazardous exploits. The boy who has been accustomed
to bear the fatigues and brave the dangers of the hunting
field—to disregard cold—and submit patiently to those
privations which attend a sportsman's life, will be, when a
man, the first to charge the ranks of the enemy, and the
fittest to endure the hardships of a campaign. At the
same time, we must not be understood to moan that hunt-
ing and shooting are tobe the sole business of a man's life;
We speak of("AY rtS Tccrootiro pactic.oo, -nhett
it
bow is to be unstrung from other necessary occupations.
We speak of field sports and country amusements as spirit-
stiri healthful, cheerful diversions, tending to invigo-
rate the mind and body, in opposition to those of the city,
which lead to debility, luxury, sensuality, and ruin of
constitution.
IsT,Awithstanding the childish prating of the Cobdensclwol of politicians about peace—peace, when there is
no peace—the safeguard of every nation is the hardi-
hoodi and bravery of its people, and the safest method
The
to maintain peace is ever to be prepared for war.
listory of the world teachesus that, when we
shall
'cease to be warlike, we shall cease also to be indepen-
dent. Giving our back to the smiters, forgiveness of in-
juries, patience, and submission to insults and abuse, are
virtues which ought to be practised by members of a Chris-
tian community towards each other ; but until the whole
world. binds itself by treaty to observe and obey these laws
of Qod, the doctrine of "peace at any price,' as applic-
able to or practicable by nations, is a fallacy and delusion.
" A nation of shopkeeepers" may sound very harmonious
i• mercantile ears, but were this consummation, so ardently
desired by cotton-spinners and manufacturers, attained-
-were England to become the workshop of the whole globe—
the pursuits of agriculture abandoned, and the muscles and
fibres of her hardy peasantry devoted to loom and work-
shop only, her Cobdenite rulers would then indeed have to
plead (like the Roman Senators at the decline of the'r Em-
pire)for "peace at any price," and purchase a hollow truce
en
any terms from en insulting enemy. The spectacle of
Roman Senators in their robes might have been an
imposing one to barbarians ; but I doubt of any other
effect being produced b
of the House of Commons a motley group of members
their head, in his full-bottlaoras ((elven with the Speaker at
but ridicule and contempt. eivZeig), on the conquerors,
pastimes also, shall be discontinueela acnodund
and the higher and middle classes driven tirstycoo utshnp eoterntmsaingcahentd. yd,
annt.ements, Londonwill
Babylon of our lime
for debasing
prove to Englishmen what Capua did to Hannibal and his
once hardy and victorious soldiers.
We have devoted more attention to the foregoing
portions of the book than we feel called upon to
give to Scrutator's remarks upon the kennel and
stable; his able writings on these subjects being
known to most sportsmen. Of course, he stands
up for the old school, and describes many hard and
long runs in the days of yore, which he maintains
would be too much for the hounds or horses of the
present day to endure. He likewise condemns the
introduction of French foxes, and considers it not
fair to compare a run with a little dodging animal
as fat as a hog which gets blown after a burst of
twenty minutes with one with an old fashioned
greyhound fox who would run the fast pack and

horses to a stand-still ; or, if followed, lead them a
40 miles chase and then leave them. Scrutator's
productions have always found favour with the
public, but the combination of sporting incidents
with personal and biographical sketches renders
this volume doubly interesting.

MONEY MARKET AND CITY NEWS.

.1

CITY, Two O'CLOCK.

The public markets for foreign and colonial pro-
duce have been closed during the last day or two
for the Whitsun holidays, and only limited private
transactions have taken place in the principal
staples, at about the rates previously current.
Coffee, however, owing to the smallness of stock,
still maintains a high price. Rice has been rather
cheaper, and tea, 'sugars, and spices remain un-
altered. The tallow market has been inactive
without any material change in price. P.Y.C., on
the spot, 585.. and last three months' delivery
545. 6d. per cwt.

A fair amount of business was recorded in the
Liverpool Cotton Market yesterday, and prices
were steady. The sales were 10,000 bales.

The half-year's interest has been announced for
payment on Austrian 4.-1 per Cent., and Swedish
Provincial Mortgage Bonds. _ _

Small quantities of gold continue to be purchased
by the Bank of England, about £3,000 having been
sent in yesterday.

The bar silver, by La Plata, from the West
,ndies, has been disposed of at ss. OP. per ounce
standard, being a slight advance on the price
realised for the previous supply.
The traffic receipts of the Great Western Rail-
way of Canada for the week ending the 3d inst.
exhibited an increase of £825 compared with last
year.
A meeting of the creditors of Messrs. Ede and
Co., Levant merchants, took place at Constantinople
on: Friday last, when it was resolved to settle all
the claims in full, in four equal instalments, ex-
tending over a period of 12 months, with interest
at the rate of 5 per cent. In the event, however
of the assets being realised sooner than can now be
foreseen, they will liquidate their engagements
before the above dates.

Subscriptions are invited for the obligations of st,
the Paris and Orleans, Paris and Lyons, Western
of France, Southern of France, Eastern of France,
and Ardennes Railway Companies—applications to et
be sent in before the 27th inst.
There is a steady demand for money to day al
full rates.

Renewed heaviness has been perCeptible in the st 4
market for Public Securities to-day, sales on specu- :I;
lative account being still effected in consequence of
monetary affairs at home and the advices from
America. Consols are 913 f, for transfer, and 914
for the 6th pros. Business, however, continues at!
exceedingly inactive. The New Threes and the
Reduced are steady at 893 a ; Exchequer Bills, at 12
6s. to 2s. dis. ; Bank Stock is at 232 ; India 5 per stl
Cent. Loan is flat, at 101 k a ; ditto 5 per Cent. En- sr(
faced Paper has improved to 94 ; and ditto 51- per
Cent. is flat, at 993.
There has been very little activity in the Foreign
Market, but prices generally have slightly im- st 4
proved. Turkish 6 per Cents. are 701 711 ; ditto, sty
1858, .554 ; Spanish have risen to 513, and Bra- et:
zilian to 991 ; Portuguese are firm at 471 ; and
Belgian 41 per Cents. 97.

A moderate amount of business has been trans-
acted in the Railway Share Market, and prices
in most instances have shown more firmness.
Great Western, Lancashire and Yorkshire, Brighton,
North-Eastern (York), and West Midland improved
ss. ; Caledonian and Great Northern, however, 8
declined ss. ; and South-Eastern, 10s.
In the Foreign and Colonial Markets scarcely s
any business of importance was entered into.
Namur and Liege brought Si, and Great Indian
Peninsula New Shares 91; Bombay and Baroda s.
advanced to NI, and Grand Trunk of Canada to 20. 8
Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares con- 88

tinued in fair request, and prices exhibited a slight
improvement. Bank of Australasia advanced ss. ; 0,
London and Westminster, 10s. ; and Oriental 881
Bank, ss.

B t-LITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES.
Bank Stock
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities Bn 1 I
3 per Cent. Cons4,ls Annuities cili I i 1
New 3 per Cent. Annuities B9l 1
5 per Cent. Annuities lO7
Annuities, 30 yrs, expire sth Jan., 1880 l2i,
Ditto for 30 'yrs, expire sth April, 1885.. 151 I
India Stock
Ditto 5 per Cent
Ditto Enlaced Paper, 4 per Cent
Ditto 5 per Cont.
Ditto 5i per Cent 99-
__ . ~...,

,itto 15ebentures, 1858 96
Ditto Bonds £l,OOO 2l dis
Consols for Account, June 6
India Stock for Account
Ditto 5 per Cent.
Exchequer Bills, £l,OOO, lid.
Ditto £5OO 6 dis
Dittc Small
FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES.
Brazilian 5 per Cent .. 991 81 9
Buenos Ayres, 6 per Cent
Ditto Account
Milian 6 per Cent.
Nlexican 3 per Cent —.
Ditto Account
Portuguese 3 per Cent., 1853. -
Ditto Account
Spanish 3 per Cent...
Ditto Account

Ditto New Deferred
Ditto Account
Spanish Cert. of Coup. not funded 5l
Turkish 6 per Cent
Ditto Account
Ditto New Loan
Ditto Account
Ditto Guaranteed, 4 per Cent ]MDRa
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Belgian 43/4 per Cent., Ex. 25f.
Dutch 24 per Cent., Exchange I'2 Guil.
Ditto Certificates, 4 per Cent.
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols Money 913/4 a
Ditto Account 9ll I
1

21118 DAY'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, May 21.-IVind this' day at noon, V est- si
North-West; moderate breeze, and fine, clear, sultry s
weather.

CLYDE, May 20.—Wind W.—Arrived—Die Gebroodas,
from Huelva.

DEAL, May 20.—Wind N.W—Arrived—Bury St. Ed-
mund, from the River for Mauritius ; Argo, from the
River for Quebec.

SOUTHAMPTON, May 20.—Wind W.—Sailed—Coyloa,
steamer, for Alexandria.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning.
Arrived—Borussia, steamer, from Hamburg ; SoutharoP-
t,m, steamer, num Ravi.; G0.t0...a.., i
Princess Victoria, from Blyth.

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.
Arrived, May2o—Fluvie Faro, from Porto Rico ;
from Stralsund ; Ahti, frcm Boston ; Alloyro, from
Nassau.

Arrived, May 21—Saxonia, from Hamburg; Amazon,
from Mogador ; Amor, from Helsingborg ; Fling, from
Valentia ; Anna, from Demerara ; Lootse, from Hong
Kong; Ilaidee, from Rangoon; Coe di Trieste, from Mes-
sina; Victor and Lively, from Guernsey.
Sailed, May 20—Dover Court, for Kurrachee.
DEAL, Tuesday Morning.
Passed in tow—James Paton, from Macao, for London ;
Howden, from London, for Bombay ; Neptune, brig, from
Bombay, for London.
Sailed—All the outward bound westward, and the Racer,
for Bremen.

TILE IVEATIZE.R.

METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

This Day,
between S and B. E. M. D. F. C. I. a
9 a.m.
Nairn 30'19 56 54 S. W. 5 8 o.
Aberdeen
Leith. 3027 58 53 W. 4 80.
Berwick 3020 57 51 W. 6 80.
A rdros san
Portr ash
Shields
Galway 3048 63 59 w. 5 46.
Searboroug,h 30'31 59 55 w• 3 6
0.
0.
Liverpool
4 6
Valentia
Queenstown 30'50 60 59 S.W. 1 1 b.
Yarmouth 30'39 6 ) 59 N.W. 2 1 b.
London 3012 160 55 W 1 3b. -
Dover 30'39 67 62 N.W. 2 1 b.
Portsmouth
Portland
Plymonth
Penzance .... 30.52 63 1 61 E.N.E. 2 1 b..
Jersey ........ 3049 1631 59 N. 3 Ib.

EXPLANATION.—B. Barometer, corrected and reduced
to 32 deg at mean sea level; each 10 feet of vertical rise
causing about 1-100th of an inch diminution, and each 10
deg above 32 deg causing nearly 3-100ths increase. E.
Exposed thermometer in shade. M. Moistened bulb (for
evaporation and dew-point). D. Direction of wind (true—
not magnetic). F. Force (1 to 12—estimated). C. Cloud
to
0). I. Initials blue sky; c., clouds (detached) ;
'I fag. ' • h., hail ; 1., lightning ; m., misty (hazy) ; 0.,
overcast (dull) ; r., rain ; s., snow ; t., thunder. A. letter
repeated augments—thus,
me O. to 9), r,r.; much rain. S. Sea disturb-