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has been only one Assheton Smith ;" and well, indeed, 

 and in no common way, has he supported the cha- 

 racter of this common, but truly English name. After 

 having hunted not only the Quom country, but that 

 part of Lincolnshire now occupied by Sir R. Sutton, 

 with equal credit, he arrived at that period of his life 

 which constitutes my plea for adducing his conduct as 

 an example worthy of all imitation. On succeeding to 

 his paternal property in Hampshire, he immediately re- 

 moved with his estabhshment to the halls of his fore- 

 fathers, and commenced the good work of foxhunting, 

 under circumstances of such novelty to him, with all the 

 ardour that characterised his debut at Quorn. Change 

 of country made no change in his ideas. Truly was it 

 sung by the ancient bard — 



" Coelum 7ion aiiimum mutant qui trans mare currunt." 



The animus with him was still the same ; and well did 

 it serve for the infusion of new life and spirit into the 

 country which was destined to be the scene of his future 

 enterprise. The erection of kennel and stables was con- 

 sidered no less necessary than the rebuilding of the 

 family mansion, and both were completed with as much 

 magnificence as could be blended with utility. There 

 is a tone of harmony, throughout the whole, ever 

 visible in works which may be technically called, "in 

 perfect keeping." Having heard much of the place,. 



