THE SPORTING MAGAZINE; FOR OCTOBER, 1802. ALTHOUGH an unexpected disappointment prevents our giving some account of this celebrated Huntsman, in the present Month's Magazine, our readers may be assured of its appearance in the next. Having mentioned Earl Spencer, as his late master, we take permission to throw off a little, in order to fill up the space intended for the particulars of Mr. Knight's cele brity, unavoidably delayed till next month; and that, by remarking, that his Lordship has been the patron, not only of Mr. Knight, but of some of the first huntsmen in the kingdom. Indeed, the superiority of his judgment, when at the head of a great hunting establishment, has rendered his name immortal. It was Earl Spencer, who, with a certain degree of perspicuity and penetration, that first employed that unrivalled Huntsman, Horace Nelson; who discovered how admirably adapted he was for a long chase; and how invariably and invincibly determined he was, at all times, to be in at the death. When Horace took the Field and threw off, the well trained Pack were so exact, and so perfect in discipline, that not a hound gave challenge upon drag, 'till they were sure to run up to their Game and bring it to view. Upon breaking covert, he was always at the head of the Hounds, to prevent even a chance of their being at Fault; and would sooner hazard his Life at the most dangerous Leaps, than suffer the disgrace of the Pack's being beat. He had formerly been Whipper-In to that famous old Sportsman JOHN JERVIS, and from him, with his own native courage, caught the spirit of looking danger in the Face. weather, however dreadful, prevented his taking the Field, or continuing the Chace. When the Game was a foot his Pack was remarkable for their speed, and were known to tire: of which they gave ample proof in a tedious drag with a light, fluctuating, and uncertain scent; 'till the leading Hound, beginning to feather, at the entrance of the Nile, a challenge ensued. Thẹ exhilirating sound rallied the pack to a point. They entered the Aboukir A 2 No never Copse Copse, when the GAME was unkennelled; and, after a few short and shifting turns in Covert, brought to view: when one of the most desperate chases took place, ever recorded in the annals of Sporting. NELSON, and the WHIPPERS-IN, took every thing in stroke; the pack, with the most unprecedented courage, lay side by side, and might have been covered with a sheet; the scent lay well, and they continued running breast high without a check, (except once for a few minutes) for near eight hours, when nature being quite exhausted, the HOUNDS, exulting, ran into their Game; and NELSON, the gallant Neison, secured the Brush; after sustaining more difficulties than ever were known upon any former occasion. Lord Spencer has likewise had the good fortune of selecting many other CELEBRATED HUNTSMEN, who have done equal honour to the distinct and separate PACKS they had the happiness to lead. Witness the Duncans, the Keiths, the Warrens, &c. &c. who never drew bit until up to their Game, and were IN AT THE DEATH. While on this subject, it may not be inapplicable to mention, that a young fellow, who was formerly in the hunting Stables of Old Digby, and is thought would have made an excellent huntsman, has lain out of place for more' than ten years. The lad has great relations, and a good character; but could never get a situation. He happened once, at a meeting of first rate Sportmen, to give his opinion against the majority, for taking the field, in ANOTHER COUNTRY, and told them freely, that they knew no more than the man in the moon, what they were about. This so exasperated the mighty Nimrod of the day, that he has been kept out of place ever since. The young man, however, as well as Nimrod himself, has lately turned Farmer. A Day's Sport at Brighton. WEDNESDAY the 20th Instant, the Prince of Wales, with a numerous party of dashing sportsmen, took the diversion of hare-hunting in the neighbourhood of Brighton. Two brace of hares were killed in the course of the morning; the first hare was killed before the Prince arrived. His Royal Highness, after a severe run, was in at the death of the second; and, in this chase, his horse outstripped the field. The Prince joined in the two succeeding runs, which afforded excellent sport. His Royal Highness retired from the field about three o'clock; and, with various of the Nobility, paraded the Steyne before dinner. THE NEW FALSTAFF. SHAKS HAKSPEARE's Historical play of Henry IV. being introduduced at Drury Lane, on Thursday evening the 5th inst. a very great man, Mr. Stephen Kemble, from the Edinburgh Theatre, came forth in the character of Falstaff. Allowing for the difficulties of a first appearance, he performed the character with much ability, and was well received. Before the curtain drew up, Mr. Bannister came forward, and delivered the following address, written by Mr. S. Kemble himself, which was received with bursts of applause. A Falstaff here to-night, by Nature made, Lends to your favourite Bard, his pond'rous aid. No man of buckram he! no stuffing gear! 1 No feather-bed-nor e'en a pillow-bier! But all good honest flesh, and blood, and bone, sumes, exactly; and we are truly happy to find, that every subsequent appearance of his, has brought an overflowing house at Old Drury. Indeed so much so, that he has been prevailed on to remain longer in town than he intended; and has since played the character of Falstaff, in the Merry Wives of Wind sor. RECENT PUBLICATIONS On the Veterinary Art, &c. &c. A NEW edition, (the second) of a Philosophical and Practical Treatise on Horses; and on the Moral Duties of Man towards the Brute Creation. By John Lawrence, 2 vols. 8vo. We shall have to speak of this new edition in a future Magazine; and therefore now only mention the publication. ATreatise on the Diseases of Horses: in which the Causes and Symptoms, are plainly and accurately delineated; a method of cure recommended, &c. With an Appendix containing a variety of efficacious and useful prescriptions, dedicated by permission, to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. By John Denny, Surgeon, &c. The methods of proceeding proposed in this treatise, are justly commendable for their ease and efficacy, both in the composition and cure. In several of the Veterinary works, hitherto published, there has been a great want of accuracy in the distinction of diseases, by their appropriate symptoms or signs, an essential point, in which Mr. Denny has excelled many of his predeces liam Ryding, Veterinary Surgeon to the 18th Light Dragoons. This work appears to contain a considerable portion of interesting matter, combined with a brevity which renders the author's precepts remarkably pleasant to the memory; and which, notwithstanding a few blemishes of style, will communicate considerable information to the reader. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse's Foot, concicely described; with practical Observations on Shoeing: together with the Symptoms of, and most approved Remedies for, the Diseases of Horses. With fourteen Illustrative Plates. Dedicated by permission to the President, Committee, and Members of the Commercial Travellers' Society. By James White, Veterinary Surgeon to his Majesty's first or Royal Dragoons. 18mo. 4s. Boards. Badcock. 1801. A Compendium of the Veterinary Art: containing an accurate Description of all the Diseases to which the Horse is liable; their Symptoms and Treatment; the Anatomy and Physiology of the Horses's Feeding and Exercise; the Stable, &c. Illustrated by Plates. Dedicated, by Permission, to His Royal High ness the Duke of York. By James White. 12mo. 6s. boards. Badcock. 1802. descriptions are more minute, the formulæ more numerous, and judicious remarks on the management of the stable, are subjoined. The most important additions, however, are those relating to external inflammations. Astley's System of Equestrian Edu cation; exhibiting the beauties and defects of the Horse; with various and important observations on his general excellence, preserving him inHealth, Grooming,&c.with plates. The merit of this work may be admitted to have gained so much attention, as to have brought it to a third edition. If Mr. Astley does not possess the depth of some former writers on the Equestrian Science, he possesses a general knowledge of his subject, and has written in a style and manner, which are the effect of a clear conception of the Art he professes to illustrate. An Inquiry into the Structure and Animal Economy of the Horse. Comprehending the Diseases to which his Limbs and Feet are subject; with proper directions for Shoeing; and pointing out a method for ascertaining his Age until his twelfth Year. To which is added, an Attempt to explain the Laws of his progressive Motion, on Mechanical and Anatomical Principles. The whole illustrated by eighteen Copper-plates. By Richard Lawrence, Veterinary Surgeon, Birmingham. 4to. 11. 11s. 6d. Boards. The latter is a second edition of the former work*, greatly enlarged by the addition of remarks on the less important diseases. In fact, Mr. White's first object was the anatomy and physiology of the horse's foot, which is illustrated by plates, some of which are coloured; and the observations on the most important diseases, in the first edition, were apparently afterwards added. He has added also in the second an anatomical description of the internal parts of the body: the *Noticed in the Sporting Magazine for June, 1801. Vol. XVIII. p. 144. As we propose in our succeeding Numbers to examine this, and some of the other works mentioned, we shall decline all further notice of them for the present. BERENGER'S HORSEMANSHIP. THE revival of Horsemanship, and the improvement of the Vete rinary Art in England, does not es cape riding out with a party of friends, when on descending a hill, her horse stumbled. In recovering him, he made a twist, and broke her thigh just above the knee, whilst on her saddle; she remained in that state, still keeping her seat and supported by Sir J. B. Burgess, &c. till proper assistance was procured. Although the greatest dispatch was used, nearly an hour elapsed before her Ladyship was got into a carriage. She applied and fastened the bandage herself to her thigh, and since her confinement, upwards of a fortnight, has given a decided proof of that fortitude of mind, she was always believed to possess. cape the notice of our neighbours upon the continent. The following account of a German Translation of Berenger's History of Horsemanship, fately published at Hamburgh, we have translated from a Foreign Literary Journal-" It is a matter of much surprize that this work has not sooner made it's appearance in the German language, especially since M. Henze, in his Catalogue of Veterinary works, has noticed it as one of the most important on the subject. Our pleasure, however, is increased, on finding the translation of it from the hands on an Equestrian so able as Mr. Frederic Heubel, one who has enriched the science of Horsemanship with so many productions of his own. M. Berenger has had recourse to the earliest periods; and carefully collected every thing relating to the object of his inquiry, from the Sacred Writings, from Homer, and other authors of the earliest ages. He also inquires whether the Horse was first used for ridingHIS is a very entertaining and ΤΗ laborious work; and, as a re or drawing; treats of the invention of the saddle, bridle, and stirrup; and next of the countries, most celebrated for the breed of Horses; of Racing; of Horsemanship among of the colours which are most ad- MANNER OF HUNTING BEARS, FISHING, &C. IN FINLAND; From Acerbi's Travels through Sweden, Finland, and Lapland, lately published. commendation of it to our readers, they may be convinced that the author has paid the most minute attention to the customs and manners, and particularly to the diversions, of the people through whose territories he passed. With respect to hunting the bears, he observes: the favourite. weapon of the Finlander, in hunting the bear, is an iron lance fixed at the end of a pole. At about the distance of a foot from the point of the lance, is fixed a cross bar, which prevents the instrument from penetrating too far into the body of the bear, or passing through both sides. When the Finlander has discovered where the bear has taken up his winter quarters, he goes to the place, and makes a noise at the entrance of the den, by which he endeavours to irritate and provoke him to quit his strong hold. The bear |