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pace of the four-year old, Running Rein. Indeed, had
this notorious horse been out of the race, it is hard to
say how it would have been at the finish. The fact,
however, of his being advertised for sale by Messrs.
Tattersall, on the Thursday in the race week, has with
many confirmed the opinion, that he is not the best St.
Leger horse in the far-famed Pigburn, or rather the
Whitewall establishment.
VALERIAN is also in the same stable ; he is a chesnut
colt, by Gladiator, out of Amadou: He has forfeited
hitherto in all his engagements—no very good sign. un-
less he is to come up.m the racine, world like a thunder-
clap, and frighten them from their propriety. At pre-
sent he reposes under the shades of darkness that
beautiful obscurity which is rendered ridiculous by de-
feats. But who knows ?
The question has been started—is THE PRINCESS the
best of Scott's lot ? She has; we are tuld, " picked" her
foal. She won the Oaks easily by two lengths ; but she
got a woful " sobbing" for the Nassau Stakes at Good-
wood. She is a beautiful creature—in shape, remark-
ably fine—in action, truly splendid. But when she is
being saddled, spectators had better keep at a respectful
distance, or she will make them rue for their ungallant
intrusion into her august presence. Most probably she
will prove the winner of the Park Hill Stakes on the
Friday, unless sister of Martingale can couple her on
that occasion, which seems doubtful. Many persons
would be highly gratified to see " The Squire" win the
race which bears the name of the family residence of
Colonel St. Leger.
Then comes, with all his blushing honours thick
upon him, the Goodwood favourite RED DEER, by
Venison, out of The Soldier's Daughter, the property
of the Duke of Richmond. His public performances,
taking all matters into consideration, entitle him to
maintain a very prominent position in public estimation
up to the very time when he appears at the post, ready
to contend for the palm of victory. It is true, he was
defeated last year at Goodwood ; but he proved the
victor in a common canter at Chester for the Trades-
man's Plate (two miles and a quarter), defeating Alice
Hawthorn and a large field ; but the weight which he
carried on that occasion were very light—viz., 4st, while
that of Alice was more than double. But he has not
been spared in other respects ; and his public perform-
ances at several places attest his superior qualifications
—witness Bibury, Stockbridge, Liverpool, and Good-
wood. He is trained by Kent ; and, no doubt, every
care and attention will be bestowed upon him, as he
comes of a running family, in order that, if possible,
he may eclipse his competitors from the Pigburn
stables. We are told, from the best authority, that at
Warwick, the other day, " Red Deer was a great favourite
at 6 to 1, and it is especially to be recorded that Bill
Scott, an ardent thick and-thin Red Deerite, and as
violent an opponent of Lord Stanley's horse, not satis-
fied with his bet of 2,0001. even, laid at Liverpool after
the St. Leger, was this (Tuesday) afternoon still more
resolutely bent on mischief ;' he laid 5002 even, and
6001. to 5001. six times on Red Deer against Ithuriel,
the odds at the time, according to the market laying
Vices, being something under 6 to 4 the other way.
lie also laid large sums on The Cure against Bay
Momus, at three and four to one." This looks rather
ominous. The correct judgment of this celebrated
jockey, with regard to the superior qualities and capa-
bilities of a race-horse, even at, seemingly the most
trivial glance, is pretty well established. He knocks
down Ithuriel with Red Deer; he puts the extinguisher
over Bay Momus with the Cure. According to this
proceeding, what chance has his brother, unless it be
with the Princess, or Valerian, or Joe Lovell, who, no
doubt, ran well at York? Certainly, this proceeding is
calculated to stagger more persons than one. It is un-
derstood thatiJames Robinson, the prince of jockeys, will
mount Red Deer on the eventful day.
The UGLY BUCK and VATTEL are declared not to
start.

Then comes FOIG-A-BALLAGII (clear the way), with
high reputation from the Emerald Isle. He is by
Sir Hercules, out of Guiccioli, and trained by the vete-
ran Forth. He ran third to The Cure for the Cham-
pagne last year—Sister to Martingale second. It is very
probable that he will run a good horse; and there is no
doubt that his qualities will be brought to bear by the
Judicious and experienced hand of his trainer. The friends
of Foig-a-Ballagh are said to fear nothing but The Cure.
Mind what ye are about, my masters?
Colonel Cradock's INFIDEL, by Voltaire, out ofFanny,
trained by Lumley, of Middleham, is a fine strapping
horse. He ran third to the Cure for the Dee Stakes at
Chester—lthuriel second. But the Chester course was
not the place to bring out his capabilities. The judg-
ment of Colonel Cradock—witness Sally, who defeated
tine Bonnet, Pagan, and others—is well-known. If In-
fidel comes to the post in excellent condition, he will not
dim the reputation of his sire. It is, however, reported
that he is amiss. Sim Templeman will ride Infidel.
Dawson's lot, including LIGHTNING, G ODF REY, and
„ ELEmecncrs, do not excite much attention. Their per-
ro!manees, with others, do not entitle them to hold a pro-
minent position.
Again recurs the question—" What's to win ?" Here
111 the answer—THE CURE FIRST —and a Lard struggle
for second between RED DEER and THE PRINCESS.
MARTINGALE.

LITERATURE.
ARTHUR ARUNDEL. 3 Vols.
Colburn, London, 1844.
We have here another of the numerous tales that
have appeared within the last ten or a dozen years on
the subject of the English Revolution of 1688, which
Zsas Mr. Horace Smith, the author, justly observes-
-43) b"n panegyrized by historians much too highly,
Theentae is
they have applied to it the term " glorious."
exceedingly fertile in point of incident,
and_ is far superior to the author's first and best-
. Own work, " Brambletye House," inasmuch as there
13, less of an ambitious straining after effect; and
tne various personages of the narrative are introduced
With more skill, and made to play their parts with
more propriety. One of the most entertaining chap-
ters in the work is that which gives an account of
Arthur Arundel's visit to France ; where he meets with
the Grande Monarque at Versailles, and is introduced
'l9 the celebrated Madame de Maintenon—that maud-
lin and consummate hypocrite, of whom, however—
a,s vve gather from one or two passing remarks—Mr.
Ll°raee Smith seems to entertain a very favourable
o-.• i
en on.

TALES OF THE CAMP AND CABINET.

2 Vols. Newby, London, 1844.
We should have guessed this work to be the produc-
tion of a military man, and one, too, who has seen
mach service, even had not the name of the 'author—
Colonel Montmorency Tucker—appeared on the title-
Page, for the tales, for the most part, have reference
to military matters, and exhibit a minute acquaint-
ance with the subject, which no unprofessional man
The
have displayed with so much ease and readiness.
xhe narrations contained in the volumes are supposed
t° be related by a party of veteran officers of different
nations, who are in the daily habit of meeting each
Other in the reading-rooms of the city of Nice, and
11'110, as they become better .acquainted, resolve on
establishing a club among themselves, " for the sole
Purpose," says the author in his introduction, "of
Intercourse and amusement, and of beguiling away
the time in anecdotes of their lives,military adventures,
and tales, either of the camp or cabinet." The stories,
generally speaking, are written with spirit and judg-
ment, and with an unassumingness of manner that at
1s the
conciliates the reader's good opinion. The first
lthe best, and gives a graphic sketch of the career of
the notorious Spanish Guerilla Chief, Cabrera, which
ears every appearance of strict authenticity.

DELIVERY CF BULLION FROM THE BANK OF
'''RGLAND.—An instance having recently occurred wherein
41! ease containing old silver plate, landed from a steamer
"n 1 the West Indies, and deposited under seals of office
at the Bullion-office, at the Bank of England, had been
delivered therefrom without due authority from the offi-
cers of the Revenue, and the Board of Customs being of
°Pinion that, with a view of preventing,any similar irre-
larity in future, no packages of bullion which may
al* sent to the Bank of England from the Customs
Partment should be delivered, except upon an crder
from a landing waiter of the Revenue, which order
!I to specify that the package or packages there-
-1,13 referred to are out of charge of the department—a
letter has been written to the Secretary of the Bank of
4.-c-ingland, requesting that the Directors will give instruc-
!fta to their officers to conform to the above regulations
41, future ; and the landing surveyors have been directed
take care that the said regulations be strictly enforced
I;(1, far as the officers of the Revenue are concerned ; and
rat the landing-waiters are to record in their official
(7°01E3 the date and time of their leaving the out-of-
-"lrge order with the officers of the Bank, and the requi-
nta supply of printed forms is to be provided. The order
to be directed to the Governor and Company of the
k and is to state the description, marks, and num-
bers of the goods, with the importing ship, &c.
ROCHESTER, SEPT. 11.—Loss OF Two LIVES DURING
4TRuNDER-From.—The Coroner, J. Hindis, Esq., for
taeis eastern division of this county, held two inquests yes-
1.
grdaY afternoon in a beer-shop, in Bill-street, Frinds-
°l7, on the bodies of two females—one Mrs. Ann Good-
-11„,,°e, and the other Mrs. Sarah Pearson. Both females
ire of the middle-age, and whose deaths occurred on
"nutty night last, during the thundeGoodhue, the dr-storm. It ap
Pea red from the evidence that Mrs. e-
teased, had been to Higham with her sister and hus-
ti:ncra mother, and was ; returning across the fields to
eir own home at Oak-street, Frindsbury, between
tight and nine o'clock, when it came on to rain, accom-
t"lied with thunder and lightning. The lightning was so
of that the heavens appeared with each flash a flame
liquid fire, and at intervals it was so dark that they
Could not see before them. The deceased had a child with
ell4e. The husband's brother, for the purpose of hest-
in home, took the child from her, and carried it, leav-
f.g the deceased and her sister to follow. The females,
tht°lll the darkness of the night and the vivid flashes of
foe, lightning, mistook their way, when the deceased
vi into a chalk-pit, about 40 feet deep, belonging to Mr.
to"c81 of Wainscot. The unfortunate woman was
wand with her neck broke, and dead ; the other poor
hfrll,lln, Mrs. Pearson, had been to chapel, in the village
4•ugham, with her son, and on returning the son left
ma Mother to go home by herself. The poor woman
Ilawk a broken stile, which led to the house, and en-•
44", the gap of a hedge ; and, owing to the severe night,
and awfulness of the lightning, she missed her way
4_e fell down the chalk-cliff, about 200 feet in depth,
atni!r to the mouth of the tunnel of the Medway Canal,
tinwf
was killed on the spot. The body presented an
ieul state, most of her bones were broken. The jury
11°11 case returned a verdict of " Accidental death."
Si
_ .11IGIITON SEPT. 12.—Lady Julianne Bayley and
itif Gossett arrived by the steamer Fame this morn-
g, W
at the Pier, from Dieppe, after a rapid passage.