264 THE CABINET OF NATURAL HISTORY 
of the course, at his leisure, in the cool of the evening, infi- 
nitely less gratified at winning his wager, than at the power 
he possessed of quoting one instance at least of the advan- 
tages of being behind-hand. 
Lon. Sport. Mag. 
PRESERVATION OF THE QUAIL OR PARTRIDGE. 
We are exceedingly gratified at the interest that prevails, 
in various sections of our country, to preserve that interest- 
ing, half domesticated bird, the Partridge; persons who, 
heretofore, cared but little for these birds, seem now to take 
so deep a concern in their protection, as to induce us to be- 
lieve that one year more will, in a great measure, repair the 
devastating effects of the past inclement winter. 
We have heard, from well authenticated sources, that 
many farmers have concluded to entrap all the Partridges 
on their respective places, and keep them until next spring, 
then to be turned out again for propagation. 
Some of the New York sportsmen, with a zeal, worthy 
of great commendation, are making arrangements, on an 
extensive scale, to purchase, and provide for during the 
present winter — three thousand Partridges — and as we 
understand have already contracted with persons for their 
delivery in New York, at so much per head. We would 
say to the Philadelphia sportsmen, and those of other places, 
“Go thou and do likewise.” 
Several meetings of the sportsmen in Philadelphia have 
been called for this purpose, but as yet nothing definite has 
been done; and only a few evenings since, a call was made, 
by different individuals, to sportsmen, to meet at two places, 
the consequence was, nothing was done, and the good in- 
tentions of those who first made the call, were completely 
frustrated, by dividing the attention of sportsmen between 
the two places. 
Meetings have been called in various parts of the county, 
solely for the purpose of endeavouring to protect the re- 
mainder of this game from a recurrence of such disasters 
as prevailed amongst it last winter. 
And it gives us much pleasure to insert the following 
notice, which has been freely circulated in most of our city 
papers. 
NOTICE TO SPORTSMEN. 
At a meeting of the inhabitants of Oxford and Lower 
Dublin Township, held at Sandy Hill, on Monday evening, 
the 7th inst., Mr. Daniel Walton was called to the chair, 
and Jacob Snyder appointed secretary. The following re- 
solutions were submitted by Mr. Samuel Cornell, which, 
after a brief discussion, were unanimously adopted. 
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting, there are 
at present no more Partridges in this neighbourhood than 
are necessary for procreation. 
Resolved, That we will neither shoot, ensnare, or in any 
manner kill any Partridges during the present season, and 
that we will use all proper means for their protection during 
the approaching winter. 
Resolved, That we will rigidly enforce the law against 
every person who may be guilty of shooting any Partridges 
on our property this season. 
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed 
by the Chairman and Secretary, and published. 
DANIEL WALTON, Chairman. 
Jacob Snyder, Secretary. 
Nov. 18, 183L 
THE MATCH FOR $10,000. 
Norfolk, Nov. 3. — The race of yesterday, over Garri- 
son’s course, attracted a fine company, from the fame of the 
horses announced to take part in the contest. Only three 
of the horses mentioned by us entered at the stand, Annette, 
Bayard, and Chanticleer. The weather was remarkably 
fine, and the course in pretty order, and the betting, extra 
of the purse, is believed to have equalled $10,000. 
The following is the result, giving the purse to Col. John- 
son’s Annette: 
Mr. Johnson’s Annette, 1 1 
Mr. White’s Bayard, 2 2 
Mr. Wilson’s Chanticleer, 3 3 
Time — 1st heat 3m. 47§s. — 2d heat 3m. 50s. 
THE MATCH RACE FOR $4,000. 
Nov. 4. — The Match Race for a purse of $4,000 was run 
yesterday over Garrison’s course. The contest was be- 
tween Mr. Doswell’s b. m. Sally Hornet, 5 years old, and 
Mr. Wm. Wilson’s bl. m. Bonny Black. Sally Hornet 
proved more than a match for her competitor, and bore off 
the purse. 
The following is the award: 
Mr. Doswell’s Sally Hornet, 1 1 
Mr. Wilson’s Bonny Black, 2 2 
Time — 1st heat 7m. 55s. — 2d heat 8m. 13s. 
