PEE FACE. 



Napoleon was said to have been an enthusiastic ad- 

 mu'er of the beauty and excellence of the English horse, 

 but to have entertained a contemptible opinion of the 

 horsemanship of the British dragoon. It was reported 

 as his boast, " that did he possess our horses, he could 

 readily beat our men ; " because the English dragoons 

 were such indifferent riders, that in a charge of cavalry 

 they had no proper control over their horses ; con- 

 sequently, they would fall an easy prey before the well- 

 appointed, well-trained, and scientific French troops. 



The horsemanship of the British cavalry of the pre- 

 sent day is presumed to be perfect, but whether it be so 

 or not, it will be much to be deplored, in every sense, 

 if ever the sentiments entertained by Napoleon the 

 First, should have just cause and opportunity to be 

 weighed in the mind of Napoleon the Third. 



We stand indebted to the German for our present 



