Laurustinus not acting as if an alderman's gown were a fool's motley, as to find one so obtuse of perception possessing the average of mortal humanities. Almanacks, whether enclosed in gemmed souvenirs, or enveloping two ounces of "four shilling black," for the curious in

Bohea, contain the moral that appeals to all. In short, they are very serious affairs-milestones of the tomb, that mark the distance accomplished, but leave the traveller in suspense whether the end of his journey be near or afar off. Still the information they convey is neces

sary, and so is the result we desire from a pill. The considerate apothecary gilds his bolus; the proprietors of the "Comic Almanack," in like manner, furnish their memento mori in a palatable form. Nothing can exceed the fun of this little annual for the present year, except the extreme care that has been taken to prevent its assuming any offensive feature. The twelve plates by George Cruikshank present the novelty of double subjects in contrast with each other. These are replete with rich and racy humour. The "Before Dinner and After" cleverly depicting the stiffness of the drawing-room, in juxta-position with the jocularity of the after dinner party, is one of the best. The identity of the personages, in both scenes, is admirably preserved. There are abundance of comic wood-cuts, forming headpieces and borders to the pages. The preceding specimen will give some idea of the style of the minor embellishments and literature. There is a funny story running through the months-the adventures of Tom Gad; he is here losing his money at Ascot. The margin gives a succession of pictorial puns on well-known sporting terms. We have selected this, as being most appropriate to our own work; but we recommend the reader not to content himself with the knowledge of Roman architecture that may be acquired by the contemplation of one of its bricks.

FINE ARTS.

FAVOURITES: the property of Benjamin Boyd, Esq. Portraits of Young Camel, the Prince of Wales, Merry Pebbles, Cerberus, Hambledon, and Almack. Painted by S. E. Jones; on stone by J. Bouvier. T. Mc Lean, Haymarket.

THOUGH we had not seen, for some years, any work, of the equestrian order, from the pencil of Mr. Jones, we were too well acquainted with the high character of that gentlemen's talents not to be prepared for the admirable work to which this notice refers. Considered as a collection of spirited portraits, exquisitely grouped and finished—or as a rural scene, with its best accompaniments-we have rarely met anything so truly and so tastefully executed.

MAILS. "Changing Horses" and "All Right." Painted by C. C. Henderson; engraved by J. Harris. London: Messrs. Fores, Piccadilly.

THESE are two very clever illustrations of that which-woe is us! will soon be but matter of history. Mr. Henderson is much esteemed for his style in this department of his art, and his coaching subjects have already embellished this work. Of this pair, "All Right" is most to our taste, and forms a very animated tableau. All is in the best keeping, from the swell on the near side of the box, with his glass tucked under his eyelid, and his lighted cigar-to the dragsman who "catches hold on 'em," as it becomes such a team to be handled. Grateful are our memories of the road, and it well pleaseth us that such reminiscences as these should appear, lest, ere long-"auld acquaintance be forgot."

TURF REGISTER.

It is not thought convenient to give the details of the running at the Minor Meetings.

BROMSGROVE MEETING.

Stewards T. H. Cookes, Esq., and B. Collett, Esq.

WEDNESDAY, August 25th.-The Maiden Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added from the Fund, for horses that never won £50 at any one time before the day of entry; three-year-olds, 7 st.; four, 8 st. 2 lb.; five, 8 st. 10lb.; six and aged, 9 st.; mares and geldings allowed 3lb.; heats, twice round and a distance (five subscribers).

Mr. Saunders's b. g. Frank, by Priam, five years old, 8 st. 7 lb. (Frost)
Mr. Maule's b. g. Sir Harry, five years old, 8 st. 7 lb.

Mr. Williams's ch. c. Anvil, three years old, 7 st.

Mr. Key's br. f. Image, three years old, 6 st. 11 lb.
Mr. Perks's br. g. Shuffler, aged, 8 st. 11 lb.

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Mr. Walmsley's b. g. Comical John, by Old Port, three years old, 6 st. 11 lb.

Image the favourite.

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The Bromsgrove Stakes of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft., and 5 only if declared, with 40 added from the Fund; the winner of any race of £100, or upwards, once, after the Handicap is declared, 3lb.; twice or more, 5 lb. extra; twice round and a distance (five subscribers, of whom one declared). Mr. Collett's b. h. The Dean, by Voltaire, five years old, 9 st. 4lb. (Whitehouse) 1 Mr. Flintoff's b. h. Wings, five years old, 8 st. 4 lb. Mr. Moss's br. m. Frailty, six years old, 8 st. 4 lb.

The Grafton Manor Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added from the Fund; once round and a distance (four subscribers).

Mr. Cookes's b. f. Sequidilla, by Sheet Anchor, three years old, 7 st. 6 lb.
Mr. Collett's b. c. Gammon Box, three years old, 7 st. 6 lb.

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Fitzgambol the favourite.

The Tally-ho Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 15 added from the Fund; for horses that have been regularly hunted with the Worcestershire or Albrighton hounds during the season of 1840 and 1841, or have been, three months previously to starting, the property of a subscriber to the Bromsgrove Race Fund, 12 st. each; thorough-bred horses, 10 lb. extra; to be ridden by gentlemen, tradesmen, or farmers, residing in the counties of Worcester, Warwick, Stafford, or Salop; heats, twice round and a distance (four subscribers).

Mr. Robinson's br. m. Finality, by Cain, or Cadland, aged, 12 st. (Wadlow)
Mr. Jones na. b. g. Cotton Ball, half-bred, aged, 12 st.
THURSDAY.-A Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, 3 ft., with 30 added from the Fund;
three times round and a distance (five subscribers).

Mr. Wadlow's Finality, by Cain, or Cadland, aged, 8 st. 7 lb. (Whitehouse)
Mr. Maule's Sir Harry, five years old, 8 st.

The Bentley Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added from the Fund, for all ages; three-year-olds, 7 st.; four, 8 st. 4lb.; five, 8 st. 10 lb.; six and aged, 9 st.; mares and geldings allowed 3lb.; winners once this year, 3 lb.; twice, 5 lb.; three times or more, 7 lb. extra; the winner to be sold for £120 if demanded, &c.; heats, twice round and a distance.

Mr. Flintoff's br. m. Prudence, by Emancipation, six years old, 8 st. 11 lb.
(Whitehouse)

A Forced Handicap of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added from the Fund, for winners of every race ran at this Meeting; heats, twice round and a distance.

Mr. Robinson's Finality, by Cain, or Cadland, aged, 8 st. 7 lb. (Whitehouse) 1 1
Mr. Saunders's Frank, five years old, 8 st.

HEREFORD RACES.

WEDNESDAY, August 25th.-A Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, h. ft., with 20 added; two-yearolds, 7 st.; three, 9 st.; about three quarters of a mile (four subscribers).

Mr. E. Griffiths's Hereford, by Sir Hercules, three years old (Cheswass) walked over.

The Herefordshire Stakes of 15 sovs., 10 ft., and only 5 if declared, &c., with 50 sovs. added; twice round (thirteen subscribers, eight of whom declared).

Mr. E. Griffiths's b. c. Tupsley, by Dr. Faustus, three years old, 6 st. 11 lb.
(Dodgson)

Mr. Pryse Pryse's brother to Confusionée, four years old, 7 st.

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Mr. Collins's f. by Sir Hercules, out of Concordia's dam, three years old, 5 st. 10 lb. 3
Major Hay's Retriever, five years old, 8 st. 4 lb.

Mr. 1. Day's b. f. by Nimrod, out of Busk, four years old, 6 st. 6 lb.

A Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, with a Cup in specie of 50 sovs., given by the Tradesmen of the City; heats, once round (three subscribers).

Sir C. Cockerell's b. f. Lady Liverpool, by Liverpool, four years old, 8 st. 8 lb.
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Mr. I. Day's gr. f. Barter, four years old, 8 st. 1 lb. The Hunters' Stakes (Handicap) of 10 sovs. each, h. ft., with 20 added; heats, twice round (seven subscribers).

The Farmers' Stakes of 50 sovs., given by the Members for the County (40 to the winner, and 10 to the second); heats, twice round.

Mr. Vevers's ch. h. Little Tommy, five years old. 11 st. 8 lb. (Mr. Hawkins)
Mr. Morris's b. m. Mermaid, six years old, 10 st. 4 lb. (Mr. Cresswell)
Mr. Hall's b. g. Villager, aged, 11 st. 2 lb. (Mr. Thos. Passey)

Mr. Morgan's br. g. Young Rambler, six years old, 10 st. 4 lb. (Mr. Williams)
Mr. Bosley's br. g. Rambler, aged, 11 st. 12 lb. (Mr. J. Hatton)

Mr. Muscott's b. g. Bircher, four years old, 10 st. 8lb. (Mr. S. Passey)
Mr. Vale's b. g. Lottery, aged (a feather)

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THURSDAY.-The City and County Gold Cup of 50 sovs., in specie, added to a Handicap of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft., and only 5 if declared; about two miles and a quarter (ten subscribers, three of whom declared).

Major Hay's Retriever, by Recovery, five years old, 8 st. (Stagg)
Mr. E. Griffiths's b. c. Tupsley, four years old, 7 st. 2 lb.

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Mr. I. Day's b. f. by Nimrod, out of Busk, four years old, 6 st. 4 lb. The Selling Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, with 25 given by the Ladies of the City and County; the winner to be sold for £50; gentlemen riders; heats, once round (seven subscribers).

Mr. Trotter's b. m. Nell, by Wamba, five years old, 10 st. 7 lb. (owner)
Mr. Bennett's b. m. Woodbine, six years old, 11 st. 11 lb.

The Hurdle Stakes (Handicap) of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added; heats, twice round, starting from the Distance-chair; four leaps in each heat.

A Match between Mr. Newman's Refuse and Mr. Daubeny's Midnight, was won by the former.

A Handicap Stakes of 5 30vs. each, with 25 added; heats, once round (five subscribers).

Mr. Davis's gr. c. by Firman, out of Cheop's dam, three years old,
7 st. 7 lb. (Dodgson)

WINCHESTER RACES.

Steward: Hon. S. Herbert.

THURSDAY, August 26th.-The Produce Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for the produce of mares covered in 1837: colts, 8 st. 7 lb. ; fillies and geldings, 8 st. 4 lb.; untried stallions or

mares whose produce never won allowed 3 lb.; the winner of the Derby or Oaks to carry 7 lb.; the second horse, 3 lb. extra; new mile.

Captain Gardnor's colt, by Camel, out of Cecilia, allowed 3 lb. (Nat)

Mr. Osbaldeston's f. by The Colonel, out of Galatea

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The Hampshire Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft., and only 5 if declared, &c.; the second horse to receive back his Stake, and £50 added if three horses start; two miles and a distance (eleven subscribers, seven of whom paid 5 sovs. each).

Mr. Sadler's Bellissima, by Bizarre, six years old, 7 st. 12 lb. (Connelly)
Lord G. Bentinck's Naworth, four years old, 7 st. 8 lb.

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Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added by the County Members, if three horses start; three-year-olds, 7 st. 5 lb.; four, 8 st. 9 lb.; fillies and geldings allowed 3 lb.; the new mile (five subscribers).

Mr. Treen's Benedetta, by Defence, three years old (Lee)
Mr. Greville's Palæmon, three years old

Lord G. Bentinck's Naworth, four years old

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The Foal Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft.; for colts, 8 st. 7 lb.; and fillies, 8 st. 4lb.; untried stallions or mares allowed 3 lb.; both, 5lb.; the new mile (three subscribers).

Mr. Sadler's Lady Strut

The Queen's Plate of 100 gs.; three-year-olds, 7 st. 5 lb.; four, 9 st. 1 lb. ; five, 9 st. 11 lb.; six and aged, 10 st. 2 lb. ; two mile heats.

Mr. Wreford's Wardan, by Glencoe, four years old (W. Day)
Duke of Richmond's The Currier, five years old

FRIDAY.-The Winton Stakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft.; for colts, 8 st. 9 lb.; and fillies, 8 st. 6 lb.; T. Y. C.

Mr. Etwall's b. c. Palladium, by Defence Handicap of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added from the Fund; T.Y.C., three quarters of a mile (seven subscribers).

Hon. S. Herbert's Factory Girl, by Lamplighter, four years old, 7 st. 11 lb. (Percy) 1
Mr. Etwall's c. by Mulatto, out of Melody, four years old, 9 st. 5 lb.

Mr. Sadler's Variety, four years old, 6 st. 12 lb.

Mr. Treen's Benedetta, three years old, 7 st. 13 lb.

Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added by the County Members; three-year-olds, 7 st.; four, 8 st. 4 lb.; five, 8 st. 12 lb.; six, 9 st. 2 lb. ; aged, 9 st. 5 lb.; mares and geldings allowed 3 lb.; the winner to be sold for 120 sovs. if demanded; heats, the last mile and a half (five subscribers).

Lord G. Bentinck's ch. c. Gobemouche, by Langar, three years old (Howlett) 4 1 1
Mr. Forster's Variety, four years old
Captain Pettat's Victor, three years old
Mr. Treen's Benedetta, three years old

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City Members' Plate of 50 sovs., for any horse, mare, or gelding that did not win the Queen's Plate this year, or walk over for the same; three-year-olds, 6 st. 4 lb.; four, 7 st. 9 lb. ; five, 8 st. 4lb.; six, 8 st. 11 lb. ; aged, 9 st.; mares and geldings allowed 3 lb.; winners once in the present year, 3 lb.; twice, 5 lb.; thrice or more, 7 lb. extra; two mile heats.

Hon. S. Herbert's Arctic, by Brutandorf, aged (Percy)

Mr. Sadler's Protection, three years old

Lord G. Bentinck's Naworth, four years old

THURSDAY, August 26th.-Glamorganshire Stakes of 20 sovs. each, h. ft., and only 5 if declared,

&c. (six subscribers).

Mr. Davies's b. m. Merry Lass, by Dr. Faustus

walked over.

A Welter Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added by J. H. Vivian, Esq., M.P. (four subscribers).

Mr. Gough's b. g. Pilot, by Cripple, aged, 11 st. 4 lb. (owner)
Mr. Pateshall's b. g. Topsail, five years old, 11 st.
Mr. Newcombe's b. g. Cannon Ball, aged, 10 st. 12 lb.

The Scurry Stakes of 3 sovs, each, with 10 added (four subscribers).

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