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THE FIELD 
FRANCE. 
(From our own Correspondent.) 
PARIS, Thursday , August 10. 
We are all on the qni viva for news from Sebastopol, 
whence the first great news is expected — not that any soul 
looks for any serious impression to bo made on those gigantic 
fortifications, under the most favourable circumstances, in less 
than two months, but that the great blow is to be struck 
there is certain. As for the Baltic, Aland, it is understood, 
is to serve for the present only as a pied-a-terre for the forces 
hereafter to be sent to that quarter. As for the fleets attack- 
ing Cronstadt, upon which some of your London journals 
are so obliging as to insert so many strange letters— to say 
the least— it is simply impracticable. But should the war 
last another year, a high military authority has asserted that 
the capture of St. Petersburg by the combined army was not 
beyond the circle of impossibility. 
The signal reproof of the Emperor, in a note to the Mi- 
nister of War this week, to the generals and commanding 
omcers of regiments, for fatiguing their soldiers by long 
marches in the full heat of the sun, has, it is understood, had 
the best possible effect, that is, among the privates and sub- 
alterns ; the superior officers are not, of course, so well satis- 
fied. But this little lecture has long been wanted, and was 
most excellently timed. Ilis Majesty has also put an end to 
several other species of martinetism — among them some fan- 
tastic regulations introduced some time ago, by which all the 
military, old and young, were obliged to go through a series 
of gymnastic exercises, some of them far more suitable for n 
display at the circus than useful to a soldier, and qtiitc beyond 
the reach of any human being who had not been trained to 
it at a very early age. His Majesty expunged all the useless 
mountebaokism of the thing, keeping only what was useful, 
but directing that only young soldiers should enter ou this 
course of exercises. 
The Emperor and his charming consort are winning 
golden opinions down at Biarritz, where their courteous af- 
fability, without detracting one iota from the respect belong- 
ing to their exalted station, has given them a real popularity 
among all ranks, and has, it is said, even shaken the alle- 
giance, not only of certaiu well-known legitimists, but of 
that party supposed to be formed of “sterner stuff" — re- 
publicans. The personages alluded to, however, are men 
of family and fortune, and must not be at all confounded with 
the trading politicians, of whom we have seen so many since 
1848, and who are still at their work in various parts of the 
Continent — witness Madrid and Parma, and probably in 
France; but the Government here are too prudent to allow 
anything to be known of their discoveries of these gentle- 
men’s proceedings. 
Our weather has settled down into something which the 
climate of Naples might envy; clear, bright, sunny, and yet 
tempered by delicious breezes, that breathe the freshness of 
spring. All doubts respecting the harvest are now at an 
end ; it will be one of the most abundant that has been 
known for years, and though it is impossible to think with- 
out a sigh of the vintage, which was hopelessly destroyed 
by the untimely frosts and inclemency of June, we arc de- 
lighted to come off so well. In the meantime, the fine wea- 
ther is now carrying the last lingerers in Paris far away 
from town. It is true the fGtcs, announced for next week, 
w ill bring up a few thousands from the provinces to replace 
them, but as yet, at least, the number is small, and of 
strangers the English form the great majority. So far, how- 
ever, the new comers do not appear to be exactly of the race 
which, when the world was less wise, made the fortunes of 
hotel-keepers by their profuse extravagance. 
The papers announce the death of the Marquise de St. 
Hilaire, mother of the marquis of that title, who had 
attained her hundredth year on the day of her decease. 
She was the niece of M. de la Chalotais, and was one of 
the ornaments of the most brilliant circles in Paris at the 
moment when the revolutionary tempest burst forth and 
scattered the most brilliant and accomplished aristocracy in 
Europe over the world in beggary and exile. The deceased 
lady was, in her youth, as remarkable for her beauty as for 
her conversational powers. Her son, the present marquis, 
was a distinguished member of the Chamber of Peers uuder 
Louis Philippe. 
Some discontent is experienced here, principally among 
the lower classes, at the determination of the Emperor not 
to return to Paris for the fete of the 15th, but to honour 
Bayonne, close to Biarritz, with his presence on the occa- 
sion. The municipality of the capital are especially in- 
dignant at this slight, and had his majesty’s determination 
been known a little earlier, there is no doubt but what the 
preparations for the fete would have been on a more econo- 
mical scale. As it is, with the exception of the “Siege ofSilis- 
tria,” which is to form the subject of “ a grand military spec- 
tacle," the programme is in every point that of the fete of last 
year which cost 600,000 francs. This seems a sad waste of 
money, to say nothing of the cutting up and spoiling the 
pleasantest promenade of Paris— the Champs Elysces. 
The receipts of the Paris theatres and other places of 
amusement during the past month amount to 53,400 francs 
(£21,738) being a decrease on the previous month of 
388,768 francs. 
Here is a tit-bit for your agricultural readers. The fact 
is related in a letter which was read a day or two ago be- 
fore the Academic des Sciences. Some grains of wheat 
which had been taken from an Egyptian sarcophagus, were 
sown by a member of the Agricultural Society of Compidgne. 
The stems which have risen from this seed are as large as a 
reed, the leaves are more than an inch in breadth, and the 
ears have each a hundred grains of very large size, “ so 
that,” adds the correspondent of the Academic, “the seeds 
have multiplied 2,000 fold." The worthy farmer’s historical 
science is not on a par with his agricultural acquirements, 
for he gravely terminates bis letter by saying that the “ seed 
dates from Sesostris or Cleopatra," who, ns you are aware, 
are set down as having lived somewhere about two thousand 
years apart. 
The Caen races, the most important of the provincial 
meetings, took place last week, near the ancient capital of 
Lower Normandy. M. Aumont’s stud and training ground 
are in the vicinity of the town, and that gentleman carried 
off most of the prizes, The business was unusually dull. 
The chief feature in the affair was a horse named Masque de 
Fer, having come into violent collision with Viscomto 
Talon’s Glenlyon, the jockey of the latter fell heavily to the 
ground and sustained severe injuries. The Abbeville races 
have also just taken place, and though the business was 
decidedly interesting, the attendance was of the thinnest. — 
A hurdle race of 500 francs, was carried off by Viscorate 
Talon’s Pantalon. A Prix des haras of 2,000 francs was ad- 
judged to Prince de Beauvan, Baronness M. Benson’s 
Chub" won a handicap of 1,800 francs in gallant style, and 
a steeple chase of 2,300 francs — distance upwards of three 
miles with 25 fences, was won by M. Delanane’s Bedford— 
an English horse, mounted by Plummer, an English Jockey. 
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OMAR PASHA. 
Sir, Can any of your readers Inform me whether Omar Pasha visited 
England about the year 1836 Yours, &c., M. A. 
SNATCHING BARBEL AT LEA-BRIDGE. 
Sm,— Permit me, through the medium of your paper, to expose an 
abuse which, if not at once stopped, will be most likely to spoil barbel- 
fishing at Mr. Bcresford's (Horse and Groom) Water for some time. 
1 o facilitate some alterations of the waterworks, they have drawn off 
most of the water between the two Tumbling Buys, leaving all dry ex- 
cepting one hole about thirty feet In circumference near the mill tall, 
where the barbel In countless numbers have taken refuge. A certain 
gentleman was at that hole on Saturday using three triangle hooks, 
snatching the barbel; he took a great many very fine fish certainly, but, 
in my opinion, in a very foul manner, and I think If such ways are 
allowed the worthy proprietor might os well tolerate netting. 
Young Mr. Beresford, who professes to be a thorough sportsman, and 
who, one would suppose, would bo an advocate of fair fisliing, was with 
him, and was actually assisting in his foul play. Sorry to have taken 
up so much of your valuable space, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, 
Islington. a Lover of Fair Axglino. 
P.s. The water Is all right again, and I feel confident any fair angler 
will meet with good sport. 
ARCHERY. 
Sir,— I send you the score and hits, and list of prizes at this ancient 
meeting. The weather was beautiful, and the place of shooting most 
picturesque, near to Ensby Abbey, on tho banks of the River Swale, 
and within view of the splendid old Castle Keep of Richmond. The 
attendance of company, though not Inrge, embraced a number of ladies, 
who seemed to take great Interest In the sport,— a band of music was In 
attendance tho whole of the day; the day was considered a very suc- 
cessful and pleasant meeting,— after which the archers and their friends 
dined together at the King's Head, when the prizes were awarded to the 
successful competitors — Yours iruly, James Fox, Hon. Sccrctury, 
Leeds Archers. 
wus twelve dozen, 
W. W. Hargrove . 
at 100 yards, two at each end. 
53 . . 
235 .. 
R. C. Bill .. . 
201 .. 
Leeds 
11. Steward .. . 
203 .. 
York 
Mr. Farrer 
141 .. 
York 
Mr. Fox 
141 ... 
York 
Mr. Lcatlinm .. 
33 . . 
100 .. 
Wakefield 
A. 1 oung 
25 ... 
87 ... 
Richmond 
J. Wilson.. .. . 
25 . . 
57 .. 
York 
F. Thorlwull .. , 
52 .. 
Mr. Marshall .. . 
58 .. 
Richmond 
Mr. Hunton .. 
30 .. 
Mr. Isaac Fisher . 
28 .. 
Richmond 
Mr. J. Bill .. , 
11 .. 
Richmond 
Mr. Croft.. .. . 
List op Prizes. 
18 .. 
THE LINCOLN MEETING. 
Mn. EnrroR,— I bellovo I was one of the last that left tho city of 
Lincoln after Us late display. As far as Lincoln Is concerned, there is 
not a shade of complaint ; everything was done on the part of the autho- 
rities to give eclat to the gathering. It is, however, yet to be proved, 
whether the Great Meeting of 1854 has not left something to be re- 
membered antagonistic of the rather flattering auguries which tho stay, 
at-homo wits have put forth on this occasion. You are too well acquainted 
with the indices of tho agricultural thermometer to render it necessary 
for me to go into m inn tiro : it would be trenching, on tho province of 
ono of the best “ chroniclers of the time" in rural affairs ; ami there- 
fore, sir, you will not quarrel with my ultimatum. Yes, tho little bird 
was wide awake^ sayings and doing were rife, and fell rather thickly on 
my privileged ear and anxious eye. Shall I say at onec that the Meeting 
of the Royal Society ol England this year Is the culminating point of its 
glory ; groat tilings It might have achieved— but great achievements re- 
quire the Invocation of great minds; and agriculture has witnessed the 
enrolment of great names, the patronage of the highest In the land, the 
accumulation of thousands and thousands of pounds, tho untiring exer- 
tions of tho most worthy amongst the yeomanry of England, have re- 
sulted In what? A recapitulation on a small scale of all the sins of past 
n, W e K ftt0 °t lhc dangerous system of price dealing, that ex- 
hibited itself In bathos at Lincoln and impending bankruptcy at Lewes. 
No one who witnessed tho cabal the other day can predict any thing but 
mischief to thcSocioty; “aclear stage and no favour" is frequently insisted 
on ; here was anything but “ that," and that wanting 1 need say no more 
My quarrel, I will say at once, is with the present prize-system. It is both 
lllusivcand unjust. You will find that none of thejournals unconnected 
with agriculture ns a science— those papers which send forth their miles of 
absurd expressions In right of their calling — consider the recent meeting 
a success. Perhaps some authority will be attached to what Is styled the 
leading newspaper, and justly too; for I am quite sure their corre- 
spondent knew what he was writing about. It is stated that a great deal 
of rubbish has been cleared away, but that little or no novelty of inven- 
tion was apparent in the implement-yard. How should it be otherwise, 
when we see tho trumpery of twenty years’ standing tricked out in all 
tho finer}' of to-day's finish ? Where wo witness, perhaps, a score of 
machines for ono specific purposo,all literally thrown aside to ttako way 
for the old stager, which apparently has purchased the reversion of the 
' best' prize for the next twenty years ! Now, sir, it is quite true that 
ono exhibitor was permitted to place a machine for trial, got up at an 
expense that would purchase half-a-dozen of the machine which is sold 
to farmers as the “prize" machine. The “commercial" machine is very 
like tho ordinary chafing-dish mounted on “ coffee-pot” legs, and con- 
taining a barrel carrying with It a series of pigeon-holes, ln-and-out, 
like a Berlin-wool pattern, which receive the root somewhat after the 
manner of sausage-stuffing, and dropping It in bits at the bottom. All 
very simple, It may be allowed, and coming within the means of the 
poorer farmer. So It was pretended. It was patented many years ago; 
it made a large fortune; and the patent ran out. But here it is still - 
and the winner of the “ best" prize in 1854 I Lack of Invention indeed ! 
i es, there Is the model fly-wheel, polished, bossed, and reeded— bright 
barrel, nuts and screws turned ofT to gauge, nice hopper, nice quill, nice 
every thing— I say nothing of the nice price, say £15 or £20 1 Now here is 
tho discreditable part of the Juggle. The avowed rule of agricultural socie- 
ties is, 1st, merit, involving simplicity and efficiency; 2ndly, the lowest 
price at which a machine can be placed before the purchasing public. The 
honest exhibitor binds himself to these conditions, and can only furnish 
good workmanship and material for the stated price. Ingenuity and 
Invention go for nothing, it seems; and the gay and meretricious im- 
postor dazzles tho eye and perverts the judgment, taking exactly tho 
position of a swell-mobsman in society, and lulling suspicion by an ex- 
cessive appearance of superiority externals. How can such a hand- 
some-looking fellow be a rascal? The Jew’s razors were made to sell 
yes, but they were made to deceive : the “best" machine was made to 
deceive— but not to sell I — “Here’s a beautiful thlngamer I " shouted 
John, “ why, you can see your face in it.” “ Yea," rejoined Will, “ but 
I did na come to buy a looking-glass 1" The trial dodge was worthy of 
puleamara: a few more such will speak to the Royal Society of England 
In sounds not to be misunderstood. There was a protest — nous verrons. 
Wrong never can bo right; but the hubbub subslded-formcrly the 
drum was beaten to drown the cries of the wounded. I have done : the 
prlzc-pelter contains names that can never die : there they are from year 
to year — immortal— at least for all the purposes of being there. Of 
course, tho famous prize-engine hot from the shop of a tinkering engi- 
neer in tho New Cut, is an honourable exception 1 Every man capable 
of judging between what such a meeting should be, and what it was, 
must pronounce the one at Lincoln a melancholy failure. I will con- 
clude by calling your attention to some remarks from a practised pen, 
and well worth consideration. “At present the council, by its manage- 
ment, exposes itself to the imputation of being a mero stalking-horse 
for tho implement-makers, on the ono hand, and the breeders on the 
other. Such a suspicion we believe to be unfounded, but anything cal- 
eulated to countenance it should bo resolutely swept away. It must be 
borne In mind that the system of prizes, as at present administered, 
operates very unfairly, unduly exalting the value of ono man's pro- 
perty and depreciating that of another, whi;n experienced Judges, 
assisted by dynamometers and other appliances, may have taken hours 
to determine tho fine shades of difference between them." As the 
Spaniards said the other day, “We will have the Queen— but not the 
camarilla ." I am for the Royal Agricultural Society of England— but 
will not have the addenda! 
July 26, 1854. s. J. 
a tu , „ WANTON MISCHIEF. 
Th<? following is a case of wanton mijehief, perpetrated on ih* 
property of B. Looker, Esq., of Kingston •— * 
Police Court, Saturday-Henry B. Naylor, of Camberwell, and Wil 
Ham Reading, of M alworlh. were charged with wilfully damaging a 
£™ uri £, honeysuckle-tree, the property of B. Looker. Esq , Kingston 
Hill. Edward Cox, foreman to Mr. Looker, deposed that on the 17ih of 
July he saw the two prisoners, with several others, jumping up thecarde* 
wall, and tearing down the tree In question. Ho Immediately gave in 
formation, and sent a mounted constable in pursuit of a pleasure van on 
the road to London, returning from Hampton Court after a day’s pleasure 
Tho van was stopped at the Robin Hood Tavern, Kingston Vale until 
thenbovo wilncss came up, and Identified the prisoners as two who were 
actually engaged In destroying the properly, and he gavo them in charge 
They were accordingly brought back to Kingston until Saturday, whorl 
the magistrates found both prisoners guilty, and they were fined £4 with 
10s. damages and 8s. costs. The money being paid, the prisoners were set 
at liberty with a reprimand. 1 
Wo hear that this tree had been the admiration of thousands for its 
splendid appearance, being so beautifully covered with bloom ; in fact 
there was not such a tree within many miles of Kingston. Not long ago’ 
a pair-horse coach ran from London to Hampton Court, and used to pull 
up in front of tho house for the purpose of allowing the passengers t 0 
view tho tree, nnd the coachman has declared that that tree has beon the 
means of half his custom, itbeing so much talked of in town and country 
But now it is totally destroyed as to appearance. £. g. 
1 Ancient Silver Arrow ... 1st Gold ... Mr. H. Steward, York Archers 
2 Lieutenant's Bugle ... 1st Red ... Mr. W. W. Hargrove, York 
3 Captaincy of numbers... most hits... It. C. Bill, Leeds 
4 Gross score Mr. Farrer, York 
6 Horn spoon ... ... last white ... Mr. Fox, Leeds 
6 Swcepstukes of 10s. 6d. each for best gold of the day, Mr. Farrer, York 
7 Sweepstakes for greatest number of golds, Mr. W. W. Hargrove, York 
8 Final Sweepstakes, Mr. W. W. Hargrove 
THE SPUR AND THE WHIP. 
Sin,— In my last letter, many weeks ago, I told you that, with your 
kind permission, I intended to say a few words to your lady-readers upon 
the use of the whip in riding. Sinco then I have been so very busy that 
1 really havo had no time to put pen to pnper. I hnve gained much 
painful experience In the last six or eight weeks. I have been 
ridden from morning to night by all sorts of riders. I have been ridden 
by ladies who ride well, nnd by ladles who do not ride well. I have been 
ridden by some who ride with the spur and use it, by some who ride 
with it but use it little, nnd by many who do not ride with it at all r 
have been ridden by ladies who have whipped mo in good earnest bv 
many who hnve leased me with their whip, by a few who have used it 
only when necessary. I say that I have have had much experience con- 
nected with the whip and spur, for regularly in the evening, after carry- 
ing ladies almost Incessantly throughout the hot day, the Indy who rode 
inc lust used her whip or spur, or both, without much mercy, to ti-ge my 
weary limbs to minister to tier enjoyment. And, sir, I have learnt from 
my experience two facts in confirmation of wliat I last sent you which 
are these— firstly, that I have carried those ladies, when I was completely 
tired, just as well who rode me only with tho whip as those who rode 
me witli the spur. And, secondly. Hint those ladies who used the spur 
upon me, almost invariably used the whip as much, If not more than 
those who did not. ’ 
And now sir, for as few words as possible about thewliip. And firstlr 
when should ladies not use the whip? They should never use it unless 
It is absolutely neccssnry-thnt is. unless their p leosure is to be Increased 
by the pain and annoyance which it inflicts upon the horse. Nothing is 
more tiresome to the horse than to be continually teased bv the 
whip of Ins fair rider. It is very likely to render a high-spirited 
horse unmanageable, nnd it destroys very much the efllcacy of the whiD 
when really needful. If a lady always touches her horse with the whip 
she will have to whip him, when otherwise a touch would be sufficient 
I have no time to dwell more on this, but I do entreat all fair equestrians 
to remember that the use of the whip is to inflict pain if necessary for 
the Indy s pleasure, and not continually to be annoying the horse when it 
can in no wise increase the rider’s enjoyment. Again-many gentlemen, 
and almost oil lad.es have a custom of whipping the animal that is car- 
rying them for nn accidental stumble. This is both foolish and cruel : it 
s fo# i.h, because the pain of the whipping before the horse has recovered 
himself frightens him st.l more, and renders another and a more fatal 
stumble more than probable ; it is also very likely to cause a horse to run 
away, for any one may see a horse who has been accustomed to be flowed 
for a trip, give a dart the moment he has stumbled to escape the expected 
whipping, and many ladies are not on the look-out for this consequence 
hands r ° f * " h P ’ “ nd ° ° W the brid,e t0 be carried through their 
But, sir, it certainly is cruel for a lady thus <o flog her horse for stum- 
bling. No horse would stumble if he could help'if, any more than a child 
or the lady he is carrying would. And it certainly is cruel to punish 
him for nn accident which may befall him In common with human beings 
Besides, sir, in Peases out of 10 the cause of the stumble is the lady’s bad 
riding, nnd no lady should use her unlimited power over the horse to 
punish him for her stupidity. Once more : it Is customary to whip horsss 
for shying. It is only the other day that a young lady was riding me 
pnst some very terrible looking things, at which, as I had never seen the 
like before, I was very naturally frightened. Now had my fair 
rider patted me nnd spoken kindly to mo, I should certainly bavo 
been quieted and induced to pass the object of iny terror But 
instead of this, she began immediately to exercise her powers over 
me, and to punish mo for being frightened; she used both whip and 
spur, with Intense fury; pulling M my mouth and whipping nnd spurring 
my sides till my alarm grew a hundred fold. Of course I connected the 
intense pain I was undergoing with tho objects of my fear, and I believe 
no force under the sun could have Induced me to pass nlong Hie road my 
rider wished to go. The result of our conflict was that I got thoroughly 
tortured with the lady’s use of her whip and spur, and that, bruised and 
bleeding I carried her the way I wished. Now, wliat did my fair rider 
gain by her terrific use of the instruments of torture with which she was 
provided ? Her treatment of me was positive cruelty. I wondered if 
whenever she was frightened— for ladies can be frightened as well as 
horses— she could approve of being flogged around her legs and shoulders 
with a heavy whip, nnd being goaded in her side with a deen-rowelled 
spur. Yet where would be the difference ? My conduct proceeded from 
no obstinacy; I was frightene I, as she might have been, and for that she 
whipped and spurred me. But besides the cruelty, her treatment was 
useless nnd worse than useless— useless, because It did not produce the 
desired result; worse than useless, because it made me more frightened 
and more resolute. I have already said wliat would have been the proper 
course for my rider to have pursued, and I do entreat all ladles who happen 
to be riding ahorse who shies at something, to remember lhat he is 
/rightened-pist the same feeling I have no doubt that ladies feel 
themselves — and that kindness, and not punishment, is the proper 
cure for fright in quadrupeds as in bipeds. Indeed, sir, I would 
Impress upon all fair equestrians that they should use the whip as 
little as possible. A horse lias feelings as much os a woman, and the 
whip hurls n horse as much as it would hurt a lady— a horse, too values 
highly kind words and kind pats of the rider’s hand, and these often 
would produce more effect than any amount or whipping and spurring 
which ** Annies” may choose to inflict upon the miserable animals who 
aro subjoct to them. I wish ladles— those who have a lady’s humanity as 
well as a lady's name — would try kind treatment moro generally with 
their horses, nnd look upon the Infliction of pain as a thing to be used 
only in the last extremity. Sometimes they roust inflict pain if they 
would enjoy their ride, but I must defer entering upon this, at least for 
another week, as my remarks hnve already been far too many. 
I remain, sir, your very obedient servant, 
A Hitir.iiTO N Lady's Ridiro Horse. 
BREAKING HORSES. 
Sir,— S eeing nn article in "The Field" of the 22nd of July, on 
breaking horses by Isabelle, in which I hnve taken n great intorest, ns I 
am fond of the practice myself, nnd It seems to be so good a plan, I am 
anxious to know some more of the particulars. The first portion of the 
training is to make the horse carry lus head high and perpendicularly. 
How is Hint to bo done t Your article says, slio begins by making the 
horse carry his head high and perpendicularly, whereby she prevents 
the weakness caused by the constant binding of (lie neck, and allows full 
action to be exercised over tho mouth.— Yours, 
A Subscriber. 
DARING OF THE SPARROWHAWK. 
Sir, — A short time since, I happened to be at Hie Cottesmoro Kennels, 
where a canary was hanging in a cage at the groom's door. A sparrow- 
hawk attacked the bird in the cage, while Mrs. Quickfall was talking to 
the bird. Being driven off, he immediately returned, and again commenced 
a furious atlack whilst tho cage and bird wero in Hie hands of Mrs. Q. 
The canary was nearly stripped of his feathers, and so persevering was 
the sparrowhuwk, that Mrs. Q. hud no difficulty in taking him prisoner. 
He was killed, and has sinco been preserved for Captain Burrowes. 
Yours, 4cc., Nbllasalis. 
NEEDLE RIFLE. 
Sin, — Will any of your rendeis kindly mention the faulty points of 
the “ needle-rifle?” Every gun. maker lias his own Ideas moro or less 
biassed by pecuniary interests, and I uni, therefore, driven to seek an 
unprejudiced opinion. Do you think it would be opt to get out of order 
by the heat of frequent firing rapidly, swelling the raelul of the breech- 
screw, and thus preventing proper fitting ? 
Could the Minic-ball be applied to it, and could an amateur make the 
cartridges ? 
For a revolver rifle of 100 to the pound for rook and rabbit shooting, 
could tiie Mime- bull be used with safely and precision ? would there be a 
chance of the expanding cap of the ball, “ leading” the junction of the 
revolving breech with the barrel? 
Perhaps " Umbra” or soino of your practical correspondents would 
favour us with a chapter on these topics, or mention any work containing 
the iuformatlon.— Yours &c., Caledoma. 
