cession was arranged in the following order: Two Mutes; A Plume of Feathers; THE HEARSE, Containing the Coffin and the Body. The Coffin bore the following inscription: JOHN RANDALL, AGED 32, Died March 12, 1828. Three Mourning Coaches, containing Mrs. Randall, her two sons, and other relatives and friends. The procession proceeded up Chancery Lane, towards Holborn, and bent its course towards St. Giles's Churchyard, where the remains were to be interred. The usual service being performed by the Rev. Mr. Sheppard, the body was removed to a deep grave at the south-east side of the church. A CURE FOR THE DISTEMPER IN DOGS. Two table-spoonfuls of salt dissolved in hot water, which acts as an emetic. Three hours after give the following pill, viz., 6 grs. of calomel, 10 grs. aloes, 5 grs. of ginger powder. The above often cures, but is only adapted to the stomach of a full-grown dog. If fever continues, give 10 grains of James's Powder morning and evening until the nose is cool and free from fever. The bowels should be kept open.-British Sporting Magazine, Feb. 1827. In shooting a Pigeon Match, if the gun misses fire and the pigeon gets away, it is counted a bird, and another is not allowed, unless by previous agreement. THE ORIENTAL SPORTING MAGAZINE. No. 3. JANUARY, 1829. SIR, FEEDING AND TRAINING. To the Editor of the Oriental Sporting Magazine. In answer to a letter which appeared in your Magazine for July signed "A NOVICE" (and for which many others as well as myself are indebted to him, since it is to be hoped that the subject once started will be thoroughly discussed), I beg leave to say a few words. When we consider the amusement afforded by racing, in which both the peer and the peasant can equally join, and its utility in improving our breed of horses, it appears to be wholly without alloy, and if we except the gambling, which is the necessary attendant on a race-course, and which has driven hundreds to seek a refuge from their losses in self destruction, I really believe it to be so. A little betting increases the interest, and as long as it does not run high there is no harm done. But to the point. The first thing a youngster has to do on coming on the turf is of course to procure horses. There are two ways of doing this, by breeding or buying young untried ones. The plan generally adopted in England, with the exception of old established studs, such as the Duke of Grafton's, Lord Egremont's, Mr. Watts's, &c., &c., is I believe the latter. In this country, breeding, except under very particular circumstances, would not, I am afraid, be found to answer. The horses bought or bred, however, then comes the TRAINING. With regard to horses out of all condition, like NOVICE's, the universal plan is to begin with three doses of physic, with an interval of a week between each. This is necessary to clear their stomachs of all improper food and to cool their blood; for, as the feeding of racers is necessarily very high, a horse put into strong exercise like training, without this preparatory physic, would most probably fall off his feed, become dull, and very likely break out into a surfeit. CONDITION, which is the object of training, is acquired by going through a regular course of exercise, moderate at first, and increasing by degrees. Walking exercise, which is the first step, should be twice a day in clothes. As the horse's condition improves, the severity of the exercise will increase accordingly; but a horse should never be put to strong work, till he has been in some measure prepared for it. More horses are spoilt by hard work, when not in proper order, than most people are aware of. Cantering and Galloping exercise complete the process, and the time requisite is about three months. As a general maxim, when a horse is in condition he ought not to be allowed to lose it, especially with race-horses, as it is very doubtful if they can ever be brought to their former excellence by any subsequent training. This holds good with aged horses in particular, as after three or four years' racing, with the usual training, it cannot be expected that their legs will be as fresh as a twoyear-old. Many persons think that a turn out to grass for a month or two, after a hard year's racing campaign, would be of service, but whatever benefit a horse's legs would derive from it (and I do not mean to say they would not be benefited) must surely be counterbalanced by the work those same legs must endure to bring down the load of flesh that would accumulate, and to restore him to his former condition. When the horse is in condition then comes the TRIAL, which is generally against the best horse in the owner's stud. This is far preferable to running a trial against time, since no horse can (if I may so express myself) be brought to exert himself to the utmost, unless he sees the reason for so doing. This may possibly appear rather overstrained, but let any one call to mind the emulation which he has seen any two horses show when running against each other, and he will fully allow it. The most extraordinary instance perhaps of the existence of this instinctive rivalry was mani fested about three or four years ago at the races at Goodwood Park, where a horse of Lord Exeter's called Ghost threw his rider, but continued running the heat, and, if my memory serves me, came in second. Nobody can suppose that the horse ran for pleasure, some may suppose he ran from fright, but I am convinced it was from a natural desire to eclipse his antagonist. To a delicate feeder too much attention cannot be paid. Delicate feeders generally digest their food badly. It should therefore be as carefully apportioned to the digestive organs as possible. A horse may get ten seer of gram daily and still pine away, but try him with six or seven seers and he will probably improve. When you see the dung of a horse interspersed with grains of bajree, &c., whole and fresh as when first swallowed, you know that he has taken more than he can digest, and every grain that he eats more than he does digest does him infinite harm, and retards his condition. With such horses alterative balls administered with judgment are of the greatest service, and as simplicity is the basis of all knowledge I will give your readers a simple receipt, viz. one ounce of common black salt, made into a ball with honey, and to be given in the morning. It is very difficult to keep a horse of this sort in condition. To a horse even in the height of condition an alterative ball taken occasionally will be found of service, for as it is well known that a horse in the highest condition is on the verge of disease, and when the consequences of a throw over are considered, we ought to compound a little to prevent them. As to the GRAIN which a horse should eat during his training, I should think gram was the best. Wheaten bread was formerly given to race-horses, but it is now universally exploded, and, indeed, when we consider the fermentation which it must occasion in a horse's stomach, it needs only to be mentioned to be disapproved of. In feeding, too much regularity as to hours cannot be observed, and let the horse eat and drink as much as he can, but at the same time look over him yourself. There was formerly a practice of stinting a horse in his water. Nothing can be more prejudicial. If a horse drinks more than is good for him, give it him frequently during the day, and each time as much as he can drink; he will soon refuse it and drink moderately. The night before running a horse ought to be muzzled, and between the heats a little sherry is preferable to beer or brandy-andwater; the former makes a horse heavy, and the latter, to let him feel any benefit from it, must be given in such large quantities that it would spoil his wind, and incapacitate him from running. This however might be obviated by following the plan of an acquaintance of mine, who says "there are two ways of taking brandy-paunee; one-twelfth brandy, the rest water, or half and half; he takes the latter. round the fibres and The use of bandages tion. In wetting the cloths always remove them from the horse's legs; dip them in water; wring them slightly, and then bandage 101 them on. Nothing is more dis- Some old turfites, if any such place every six, eight, or ten days, * Wishing you every success, and that the Oriental Sporting Maga zine may rival its brother in England, I remain, yours, &c., A TYKE. Note.-TYKE cannot blame us for our summary mode of preventing the world from knowing our errors; we mean by supplying their place with a few stars. however he casts his eye at the Racing Calendar of the present number he will perceive we have If profited by his friendly suggestions, and we imagine that is all he intended. We shall be most happy to hear again from so intelligent a correspondent. One who can expatiate in so businesslike a manner on the preparation of cattle for the turf must have a tolerable store of information in reserve, and we only hope he will not be a niggard of it.-ED. SIR, A LETTER FROM NOVICE. To Jasper Gambado, Esq. I beg leave to address you through the channel of the Sporting Magazine, in which publication you have been so good as to give me your advice, regarding the treatment and training of my present stud, and I offer you my best thanks with the more pleasure, because, though you are undoubtedly a knowing sportsman, yet you generously sport what you know; not like some folks I could name, who keep all the information they possess to themselves, not even allowing a friend to look into their stables. Your kindness in paying so high a compliment to my sporting zeal as to compare me to a British O'Kelly and an Indian O'Keefe flatters me very much, and I shall certainly endeavour to emulate such zealous turfites; but I think you are mistaken in the country of both, for the British O'Kelly was an Irishman, and the Indian O'Keefe is an European gentleman, and not a black fellow. I have already squared my horses' tails, and upon my word they really look ten per cent. better than they did, and I have put one more horsekeeper on each (I could not afford any more). I almost live altogether in my stable, though keeping the doors. shut in the middle of the day makes it feel devilish hot, and the horses sweat tremendously. My nags, since I have began to stir them up with my whip (a wire one, bought on purpose), know me the moment I enter their stalls, and they prick up their ears, and snort and start and dance about from pillar to post as lively as lambkins, and kick like devils if I attempt to go up to them, which I think is a sure sign that their spirits are improving. In fact, I shall do all that you recommend; but I really don't know how to manage with the mashed turnips, for the colt was as obstinate as Old Nick, and wouldn't look at them, so I am trying it the other way: I've left off the turnips, and now water him every half hour, day and night, and if he won't drink I clap a twitch on his nose and drench him. I shall certainly let you know the result, for I have great confidence in your mode of treating |