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THE FIELD. 
Horsos who have marks on each tido of the toil arc 
,.rahlps— -they aro all tlu- worse when there are noother 
“ K " s To L.alan« 'th CS , unlucky marks, {these arc probably 
tho unlucky marks called rnnahs, number 14.) 
Now ho™ is matter 'Dough to open a now field to 
science. We do not judge them ourselves; we only ask 
that they should he examined; and surely they are 
markable enough that attention should be directed to 
them seriously. We hope some gentleman, divested of 
prejudices, will bo found, who will investigate the state- 
meats of tho Arabs. If tho principle is true, a new 
science may bo founded, as exact as that 
is false ; it will destroy an error, and to lectify an error 
is certainly to make some progress. , . . , 
To the list of those marks by which the Arab judges 
his horses, we here subjoin a few of the prognostics tb 
other nccularitics present us with. , . 
A black mare with no othop sign will often bring mis- 
fortune to her master. . 
Every horse that has a l.laok stripe on the back, from 
the neck to tho tail, his master U to be envied. 
Black spots on the fetlock take away from a stallion, 01 
a breeding mare, half their value. , - 
The horse that has his hoofs hard, is not only fit foi 
1 ° ''f 1m ob s tinat 0 “ h or s '0 has ^ rdi n atfly little eyes, and nar- 
r °Tbc°marcs tbftt J.DV. reddish l.oir above tbc hougb, 
are good for breeding. . • 
Take care of the marks that are not placed exactly in 
the middle of forohoad, they are unlucky. 
Every horse that has a star on tho forehead, and has 
no white on the feet, will bring misfortune. 
Horses that have a black mark oil the palate ai c un- 
lucky, vicious, and inclined to bite and light. 
The horse that has no white on the Ujw and mouth Is 
faster than the wind. 
A horse when the white stops on the nose will throw 
the best horseman. 
If tho upper lip is white underneath near the gums, it 
is a favourable sign ; if it is black it is unlucky. 
A white mark on each side of the chest, signifies swift- 
ness and surety ; they are called the wings. 
Tho horse that has white on his leg high up is dan- 
gerous ; if tho white is higlior on the right side* than on 
the left, sell it, or make ready your riding object. 
Hurrah for tho horse with the chest of a lion, tho Jiunl 
quarters of a wolf, and Hu* legs of a gazelle. 
Emperor danced with Lady Cowley, and the Duke of 
Cambridge with her Majesty the Empress. The illus- 
trious party then walked through the apartments and 
croun ds, with the appearance of which they seemed much 
delighted Dancing, which at the commencement of the 
night was almost an impossibility, except in the grand 
ball-room, was subsequently kept up with great spirit until 
dawn Their Majesties retired soon after one o’clock, and 
the principal guests afterwards gradually disappeared. 
The refreshments, as usual at the Imperial files, were sup- 
plied with abundant profusion. Among the English pre- 
sent were the Duke and Duchess of Wellington, the Duke 
and Duchess of Hamilton, the lCurl and Countess of Sef- 
ton. Lord Malmesbury, the Countess of Granville, Lord 
Brougham, Viscount and Lady Sidney, Colonel and Lady 
Jane Peel, Wight lion. E. Ellice, M.P., Sir P. C. Honey, 
_ • , r 1) it 1 1 iiiKirlx' nil flu* 
FRANCE. 
(loom out* own Coirespondcnt.') 
l'AKie, Thursday, A pm h 20. 
Never were tho English in such favour with tho Parisians 
or, indeed, with tho French people at lurgo—iu at tills 
moment. This is undo evident by the conduct of tho populace 
in l ho streets, in tho public guldens, and in ull places ol genoral 
resort, whore tho appearance of an Englishman U euro to cull 
forth expressions of respect and cordiality hum ull tanks, 
but particularly from tho lower order*, who have, notwith- 
standing ull we have heard for some yours of tho entente 
cor (Liulc, never been forward to display tho least public 
symptom of friendliness townuls “John Bull.' It seems 
strange that such a fueling should arise in tho bioast ol a 
Frenchman undor tho rclgu of un Emperor 4 Napoleon, 
and more especially uudor the nephew of the great conqueror 
who found his only successful antagonists in tho ranks ol 
the British Army, and his vanquisher in the Duke of Wel- 
lington ! Shell, however, is the fuct ; tho nmno of un Eng- 
lishman is now, for the first timo in tho History ol Franco, 
a llllo to respect, and “ God Save the Queen" Is nightly 
received in every tlieatro with loud mid general plaudits, 
and Vivent Its Anglais / is tho populur cry of the day ! 
I mentioned luft week, on tho arrival of the Duke of 
Cambridge, that the Emperor hud resolved to treat his 
Royal Highness with regal hospitality— in fact, nothing 
could exceed the attentive and respectful cordiality with 
which nut only tho Prince, und the noble veteran Lord 
Ruglnu who neenmpunied him, but all tho gallant officers ol 
tlioir suite, have been received from tho moment of their 
binding at Calais until their departure from the Cupllal on 
Tuesday night, tho festivities of the week being wound up 
by a bull given at the Pulftco of the Elyteo, by her Majesty 
on Wednesday night. 
The preparations for the ftlcwcTQ on a scale of unparalleled 
magnificence ; and, although tho notice was short, the tusto 
of the designer, and the activity of the artists who were em- 
ployed in the embellishment* night and duy, produced one 
of those matchless displays of decorative art in which the 
Parisians are certainly without iv rival on litis side of the 
Stvx. The “ Pulnis do l’Rlyetc,” in which tho file was 
given, has been, for u long time past, In course of alteration, 
or rather reconstruction ; for, although u rcinarkubly largo 
aud imposing looking edifice, it did not contain u single 
apartment sufficiently roomy to receive company 011 public 
occasions. To remedy this sovereign inconvenience, und to 
modernise and repair the entire structure, bus been the 
object of the lute alterations, which hud occupied about a 
year, and would questionless havo taken up many months 
longer, but for the unexpected visit of his Royal Highness 
ond hisllInsti loUB companions. The gardens of this palace are 
particularly beautiful, nml to the delightful facilities there 
presented for the fete, the selection of the E)ys6e was 
owing ; the choice was pcrf> ctly justified by the result, for u 
more splendid and magical effect than that presented by 
llie ball-rooms and gardens when illuminated, and thrown 
open to the guests, it is impossible to conceive. The marvels 
created by the genius of Parisian invention commenced ut 
the. very portals of the building, the facade of which was 
richly decorated with carpeting and light blue cloth; the 
steps covered with the thickest viogncttc , and bordered 
with shrubs, which gave a fresh and vernal appearance to 
the scene. In the interior of the palace, the state-rooms 
ull newly restored anil ornamented, and filled with furni- 
ture of the most gorgeous description, were flooded with 
light from a thousand cundelabras, and the elegance and 
brilliancy of the ladies’ toilets, and the various military 
and official costumes, must have given the distinguished 
visitors an exalted idea of an imncrinl “house-warming” 
in France. The gardens, I have already stated, are of sur- 
passing beauty; and their appearance, when lighted with 
hundred* of coloured luntlionis, shedding a soft and sub- 
dued light over the whole, could not June been surpassed 
by those of Liit'ulln* himself; 
*' Tn at Us v iris bonus, cl nrtorw grot l a Flora.'.'' 
TliC guestN were all assemble^ by tell o’clock, and soon 
afterward* tho bull was opened by a quadrille, which tho 
Sir Joseph Paxton, Mr. Laing, M.P , and nearly all the 
distinguished English resident* in Paris. It was the 
general remark among the company, that of the many 
delightful features of this splendid entertainment, none 
had left so charming an impression ns the cordiality, .ina- 
bility, and grace of the Imperial hostess. 
Tin- Duke of Cambridge left on Tuesday evening by 
the Strusburgh Railway, intending, probably, to make his 
way to Constantinople viu Trieste; Lord ltaglan leaving 
in the morning via Marseilles and Malta. An impression 
prevailed at the Bourse yesterday, that the object of the 
Prince in taking the Overland Route was to pass by 
Vienna, and induce tho Emperor of Austria to take some 
decisive step, indicating his adhesion to the cause England 
and France are pursuing. Though there appeared no- 
thing to confirm this idea, the funds rose one franc in 
consequence. „ , , . _ . . , 
The annual ball for the benefit of the destitute British 
subjects in Paris, took place last night at the Jardin 
d ’I liver, in tho Champs Elysfees. 'The attendance was 
very numerous, though loss so than last year. The re- 
ceipts, however, were considerable, amounting to nearly 
£ °A deputation of the Sydenham Crystal Palace had an 
interview with His Majesty the Emperor at the Tuileries, 
a few days ago. His Majesty expressed himself highly 
interested in the success of the undertaking, and pro- 
mised to send contributions from the various Government 
manufactures. A deputation representing France will 
also he present at the opening of the Palace, on the 5th 
of May. . , , . 
The publication is daily expected of a decree ordering 
the creation of an Imperial Guard, to bo attached to the 
person of the Emperor. It is to consist of eight regiments 
of cavalry, eight regiments of infantry, and two regiments 
of artillery, forming a corps d'armde of rather more than 
30,000 men. This step is exciting much discontent in the 
army, and the regiments selected will be exposed to great 
jealousy on the part of their less favoured comrades. 
Two French officers, Lieut.-Coloncl de Lugondie and 
Commandant Vice, have been appointed French aides-de- 
camp to Lord Raglan. This is a reciprocal piece of cour- 
tesy towards the English Government, Brigadier Sir IL He 
Ross and Major Claremont having been placed in the same 
capacity, at the disposition of Marshal St. Arnaud. 
A great sensation was created hero on Monday by a tele- 
graphic dispatch announcing that five Russian ships of the 
lino lmd been captured by Admiral Plum ridge in the Baltic, 
an announcement which the public — unmindful that nearly 
ull the telegraphic “ geeso" appear “swans” ot first sight- 
looked on us perfectly correct. Next morning, cheu! the 
line of buttle ships degenerated into us many salt-laden mer- 
chantmen. Great was the disappointment thereat, not un- 
nilxcd, however, with a ccituln satisfaction, fur all French- 
men indulgo in the hope that the hostilities will commence 
by Admiral Hamelln striking a grand coup somewhere in 
the Black Sen. 
Futlier Ventura, an eloquent Catholic preacher, has been 
drawing immense crowds to tho church of St. Louis d’Anlin, 
to hear bis sermons iu favour of the conversion of young 
negresses to Christianity. Your readers must be awure that 
most of tho liarems in the East are supplied with a great 
number of these black damsels, who fill the post of femmes 
tie cliamhrc to the Circassian beauties, who chiefly enjoy the 
favour of theBahib. This society has for its object the purchase 
of young ncgresscs ; they arc then brought to I? ranee, in- 
structed in the Christian doctrines, and sent back to their 
country, to assist the efforts of the missionaries, lhis 
Society is supported by the aristocratic families of the 
Faubourg St. Germain, and is, it is understood, extremely 
successful in its object, though suffering from that dreadful 
disorder — want of funds. 
An attempt was made a few days ago, at the Hippo- 
drome, to introduce some of the favourite sports of the 
East, viz. hawking, cock-fighting, nml gazelle-hunting. 
The hawk was thrown at a pigeon, who in great alarm 
made off, ns fast ns his wings could carry him, whereupon 
the hawk quietly flew to one of the boxes, where lie 
perched himself quite unconcernedly. The cocks were 
equally pacific, and though every effort was made to in- 
duce them to fall to, they remained pci f -ctly quiet, and 
bore the hisses of the spectators with a calm indilfere ncc, 
which would have quite won the heart of the Peace 
Society. The poor gazelle was not so fortunate, for she 
was trampled under the feet of the horses, and nearly torn 
to pieces by the dog*. It was a most revolting sight. That 
such disgraceful exhibitions arc permitted, and on the 
Sabbath, of all other days, is anything but creditable to the 
police. 
„ 17th, Gentlemen against the Players 
24th, M.C C. ami Ground against England 
MATCHES IN THE COUNTItV. 
August 7tli, Match to be mode by the M.C.C. and Canterbury Club 
but ns yet not finally arranged. At Canterbury ’ 
„ 10th, Gentlemen of Englund against Gentlemen of Kent. 
At Canterbury. 
lltli, M.C.C. and Ground against Sussex 
” ‘21st, Nottingham agulnst England. At Nottingham 
TIIE MAIIYLEUONH CRICKET CLUD. 
The anniversary dinner will tako place in the Pavilion 
on Lord’* ground, on Thursday, the 4th of May, when tho 
season will commenco. Wo publish a list of the principal 
matches, though some of tho days may possibly liavo to bo 
altered to meet the convenience of other Clubs. The com- 
mittee will, however, adhere to the arrangement* as much 
as possible. 
A General Meeting of the Club will be held at the Pavilion 
on Monday, the 16th of May, at 4 o’clock precisely, when 
certain alterations In tho laws of cricket, ns well as an 
alteration in rule iho 1st of the club, will ho submitted to 
tlioir consideration. 
It. Kynaston, Treasurer and lion. Sec. 
KIDDERMINSTER CRICKET CLUD. 
This club commenced its season on Easter Monday with a 
match between two elevens chosen by Mr. John Hamlyn 
and Mr. Alfred Kent. Mr. Hamlyn’s side first bundled tho 
willow, to thcbowling of Messrs, ll.iwkes and Kent, and not- 
withstanding an exceedingly good display of cricket from 
Messrs. Mill ward, Talbot, und Hamlyn, were put out for 80 
runs. Mr. Kent’s side then went in, und although the first 
two wickets quickly fell lo the well-directed efforts of Mr. G . 
Talbot, managed to run up a score ofU’- the contributions 
of Messrs. Hawke*, Kent, aud Morgan, being both large and 
well gol, considering the goodness of the bowling and quick- 
ness of (ho ground. On both sides the firm of lly cs, W ides, 
and Co., appears very formidable ; this is, however, mainly 
attributable to the badness of the ground behind wicket*, 
Kidderminster being able to boast or as good long stops us 
any club in tho country. A match iu which more good 
feeling and enthusiastic love of cricket wore displayed, has 
never been pluved any where. Mr. Guidner, of the Cricketer a 
Arms, catered very satisfactorily, and the day pussed iu u 
most agreeable maimer. 
The following is the scoro : — 
Mb. Hamms’* Sidb. 
Mr. P. Talbot, b Hawke* ** 
Mr. J. Hamlyn, b Hawke* f 
Mr. G. Talbot, b Kent “ 
Mr. Willis, b Pember... 1 
Mr. J. PUnn, c Hawke*, b Kent ” 
Mr. Pell, c Kent, b Hawke* “ 
Mr. Oakes, 1 b w, b Hawke* * 
Mr. Humniondj absent 
Mr. Davis, absent ” 
Mr. Cooper, not out “ 
Mr. W. Mill ward, c E. Wilkes, b Hawkcs .... 2d 
Byes, widcs, &c 3t» 
Total 
80 
Mr. 
Mr. 
Mb. Kent's Side. 
Tomber, b G. Talbot ® 
J. Wilke*, b G. Talbot » 
Mr. A. Kent, c B. Wilkes, b MR l ward 3- 
Mr. Hawkcs. st P- Talbot, b Flinn 
Mr. Palmer, c P. Talbot, b P. Talbot •* 
Mr. Surinam b " 
Mr. Long, ran out... J 
Mr. Carter, absent “ 
Mr. Morgan, b 1*. Talbot ^ 
Mr. Waldron, b Mill ward “ 
Mr. E. Wilkes, not out ® 
Byes, wide*, ike..... 
Total 132 
Single Wicket Match at Wheatley, near Ox- 
foiid. — T he members of the Wheatley Cricket Club 
assembled on their ground on Monday last, to witness the 
result of a challenge thrown out by Mr. J. IL Hillier, o 
Oxford (who is a member of tho club), to play "the host 
man in Hie Whcutley Cricket Club for a spread. iho 
gauntlet was taken up by Mr. William Aldwortb, of tho 
Crown Inn, Wheatley, a ciicketerof some notorioly, who is 
considered one of tin; crack bats of the County ol Oxford. 
Betting was materially in fuvour of Aldwortb, whoso parti* 
zans (us tho result proved) had u futile prosoutlinont or an 
easy victory. At the conclusion of the game both parlies 
proceeded to tho Crown, when, despite the defeat bo bad 
experienced. Mr. Aldwortb, whom wo must now regard ns 
“ Our worthy Host,” provided an excellent ropust, und tho 
evening terminated in u very pleasant manner. The tallow- 
ing is the score 
HR. AIDWOBTH. 
0 bd Hillier 0 
1 Wide 1 
Aldwortb bd Hillier. 
Wide 
Total. 
Total . 
... 1 
HR. niLUER. 
Hillier bd Adworth 0 not out 3 
Cricket. — T he members of tho Cricket Club at Bicester, 
have succeeded In making arrangements for tho use of 
“ burn piece” in King’s. End, to play in. Wu understand 
that they will have to pay heavily for it. 
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’’Life 
MATCHES AT LORDS. 
June Mil, Nottingham against England 
„ Kill, Gentlemen of the M.C.C. against tho Gentlemen of 
England 
„ Hull, Tho M.C.C. and ground against the eoimly of Sussex 
„ BOth, A match to bo made by tho M.C.C. aud Canterbury 
Clubs, but ns yet nut finally arranged 
Jllty fil'd, Universities of Oxford nml Cambridge 
M loth, Fifteen Gentlemen of the l !nl verst tie* of Os lent and 
Cambridge ngidnstthc “ United nil England Klevou." 
Mr. Dark's Mutch- 
„ 13lb, Gentlemen of England against Gcuttwucn of Kent 
(Dirt fettering. 
GREYHOUNDS. 
Snt —Would nay of your numerous readers Inform me, through 
vour valuable paper, the best method of exercising greyhounds m 
training ? Whether it is preferable to exorcise them in a field or >1 
country lanes? How much time per day they should be cxeu tcu 
and " hat Is tho best food for greyhounds in training ? I hope you wiu 
excuse me for thus trespassing on your valuable time. ivuo. 
VERMIN IN DOGS. 
I Sin,— If vour fair correspondent "Annie" would consent to nuoy* 
the following simple lmt effective remedy, I can vouch for her 
favourite "King Charles" being uo longer tormented with 6ucu 
disagreeable intruders. _ _«„a 
1 uz pepper boiled iu a quart of water, and applied after n 8 , 
washing with the strongest soap. Or, again Scotch snufi steept 
In gin, which is infallible. Tommy. 
VERMIN IN DOGS. , „ . 
Sin, -The Ic.st recipe lor killing ficus iu dogs was given me « 
old Highland keeper, and I now send it you, hopmg .lt may be mu 
to tho«o that trouble your fair correspondent “ Annie. w ciii uu 
dog with suU Culler, so that the tie us must come in . 01 . tact witU H. 
litter nn hour or two wash Hie dog with soft soap- 1 havo nc\ei f 
this fail with /has, an l when well rubbed iu fcwficU can witlis u» 
VERMIN IN DOGS. . 
Sin, — A* yon l.avo so curtcotwly inserted my poic JnxomVM 
week'* paper. I ought scarcely to ofler « word of ^ 
IK' your compositor wants ' Kuching" to enable blnj to see more 
