allowed to dry so far that the milky juice shall in some degree become inspissated, so as not to flow during the subsequent operation.

The outside brown crust is then to be scraped off, and the rind left pure and white, which is to be sliced off or separated from the woody part and dried for use; reduce it to a powder, and preserve it in bottles well corked, as it is apt to attract moisture.

My present mode of treating Burzauttee cases is very simple. 1st. Give the horse a good purge agreeably to his age.

2nd. When the physic has set commence the Muddar powder, giving 20 grains every morning; after an interval of every 15 or 20 days a mild dose of physic; during its operation intermit the

SIR,

powder; if no irritation or loss of appetite appears increase the dose of powder 13 grains in the morning and 13 grains in the evening.

3rd. Wash the sores clean with soap and water morning and evening, and then rub upon them the milky juice of the plant mixed with ghee or sweet oil, to reduce its escharotic quality; cover the sores with some cotton to keep off the flies where you cannot tie a linen bandage over them. Should any of your readers be so unfortunate as to have a Burzauttee horse, and be disposed to try the remedy here stated, I hope they will give the result of their experiment in your maga

zine.

I am, Sir, yours obediently,
O. K.

29th August, 1829.

As I may conclude, from the insertion of my last letter, that you do not consider my scribbling unworthy the O. S. M., I proceed to fulfil my promise. Allow me though to try the patience of my readers a little more with my favourite theme, breeding, before I remark on other subjects. I have mentioned what I consider the best dogs to employ, I mean as to caste, and I shall now state by what means their progeny may be likely to turn out trumps.

In choosing your bitch observe that she be what breeders term roomy, that is, broad in the couples with well placed hind quarters, deep chested and round barrelled. Her age is not of great moment, but from two to five years old is the best period; the dog should always be young, that

is, under five years of age; if older he is useless as stock. I have known many sportsmen think the number of pups depends on the number of times a bitch is warded, but this I am convinced is perfectly erroneous; three times are ample. I would always recommend maiden bitches being lined twice, as I have sometimes known them not to stand to the first; dogs are in this respect very different from gramniverous animals. A bitch for the first month after being warded may be put to any work, but at the expiration of that period should be laid up, and when heavy in pup kept in such a place as to prevent her being in any way excited; greyhound bitches are more apt to throw their pups before the proper time than those of any other kind; the smallest excitement often causes premature labour. Always remember this;

a bitch of a bad constitution will never throw healthy pups. Dogs, like many other animals, generally get pups like their own fathers; therefore, though a dog should be himself ugly but of an blemished pedigree, fear not to employ him.

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I cannot mention a greater instance of this than in the case of a dog well known at Surat called Lary, the property of S. F., Esq., and brought into this country by the late Colonel P-e H. M. This dog in appearance is certainly quite second rate, but his pups are always beautiful. I forget what Lary's pedigree exactly is, but I remember, when I heard it, remarking on its excellence.

The end of December or beginning of January is, I think, the best season for a bitch to bring forth; pups when young require warmth, and by being born at this time they gain strength before the rains commence, a season of all others the most prejudicial to the

SIR,

To men

canine race in India. who prefer as I do having one good dog to five tolerable ones, I recommend feeding pups rather high than otherwise; a stinted pup can never make a good dog: bear in mind, kind reader, I merely speak as to greyhounds; other dogs you may feed on green tea and toast if you like, but where size is an object, no such diet can be good. I could here insert some hundred receipts, all different yet all certain cures for that terrible disease distemper, but as more experienced men than I have as yet thrown little or no light on that subject, I shall treat it as the Irishman did the donkey which kicked him, "with silent contempt," excepting thus far; that I consider the disease entirely febrile and treat it as such in every way, save the application of the lancet, which I have rarely found successful.

Yours truly,

A FRIEND TO THE LONG DOGS.

If you think the following account of the performances of two horses, Champion and Barefoot, who certainly rank as high as Arab Racers, will afford interest, it is much at your service.

Champion is a large horse, standing 14 h. 3 in. without shoes; colour, dark grey, and curiously mottled about his quarters, with dusky white spots; has a very fine pair of shoulders, and, without any exception, the largest and most powerful hind quarters I ever saw on an Arab; his temper is perfect, and, in all his training, I never knew him to fret, or refuse his corn. He is gentle as a lamb in his exercise, but in running requires a strong rider to

hold him together properly, in consequence of his enormous stride, which was frequently measured, when in training at Meerut last season, and found to exceed 21 feet, when going nearly at speed. As the fact of an Arab taking such a stride is somewhat extraordinary, I should not venture to record it on my own authority, but as the same measurement above alluded to was made, in the presence of several gentlemen, by Mr. O'Keefe, and Capt. M-n-e of Nagpore racing celebrity, I have no hesitation in committing it to paper. The horse is now rising seven years old. I am, Sir,

Your Obedient Servant,

HIS OWNER.

CHAMPION'S first appearance on a Race-course in public was at Poonah, in December, 1826, where he started for a Maiden Sweepstakes of 500 Rupees with ten others, which was won by Capt. Mansfield's Gr. A. H. Elfin," Champion 5th; he was then rising 4 years old. He was sold shortly afterwards, and went to Calcutta, where, under the able management of Capt. H-, his performances in December, 1827, were as follows:

In the Calcutta 1st December Meeting 1827, Champion won the third year of the Calcutta Great Welter Sweepstakes for Arabs that never won, carrying 11st. 7lbs. R. C. Gentlemen Riders (25 Subscribers), beating Premium, Intruder, and Saladin, 2 to 1 and 3 to 2 against Champion, won cleverly in 3m. 42s.

Third day Champion 8st. 7lbs. received 60 Gold Mohurs compromise from "Mariner," 8st. 2 miles, 100 Gold Mohurs P. P.

1st Day Calcutta 2nd December Meeting, Champion, 8st. 10lbs. won the Union Handicap Plate, R. C. and a distance, at two heats, beating Gr. A. Twist 8st. 5lbs. Br. Ca. H. Emigrant 8st. 10lbs., B. E. M. Constance 9st. 3 to 1 the field against Champion; 1st heat won cleverly, 2nd won easy.

At the Barrackpore Meeting, January, 1828, Champion walked over for the Hay Loft Stakes of 100 Gold Mohurs each for all Arabs, five Subscribers, two miles. On the same day, he also walked over for a Sweepstakes of 25 Gold Mohurs each, for Arabs that never won before the Calcutta December Meeting, 8st. 7lbs. R. C. five Subscribers. He was then sold to his present owner, and went to Cawnpore, where he was entered for the Cup, but was drawn, that race being left to the management of the old

Bombay horse Creeper, who won it easily.

At Meerut, in February, 1829, on the second day of the meeting, Champion won the Gold Cup, added to a Sweepstakes of 25 Gold Mohurs each, for all Arabs, 8st. 7lbs., three miles (13 Subscribers), beating Barefoot, Creeper, and Bombardier, in 6m. 4s.; won very cleverly.

On the third day he beat B. C. H. Remembrancer, by Benedick, out of Montrose, in a Match for 100 Gold Mohurs P. P. three miles, 9st. each, won very easy. He afterwards walked over for the five following Races at that meeting; and I believe this to be a correct statement of all his performances up to the present date. He has never as yet been beaten but once, and that was when he was a colt at Poonah, and carrying even weight against aged horses. Sweepstakes of 50 Gold Mohurs, h. ft. for all Arabs, 8st. 7lbs. each, R. C. (two Subscribers). Sweepstakes of 25 Gold Mohurs, h. ft., Craven weights and distances, Arabs allowed 1st. R. C. (two Subscribers).

Sweepstakes of 10 Gold Mohurs each, 20 Gold Mohurs from the fund, for all Arabs 8s. 7lbs. each, 1 mile (two Subscribers).

Purse of 50 Gold Mohurs for all Arabs, heats two miles, 8st. 7lbs. Entrance 10 Gold Mohurs.

Sweepstakes of 15 Gold Mohurs each P. P. with 20 added from the fund, for all horses 10st. each. Arabs allowed 1st. R. C. (two Subscribers).

BAREFOOT is a beautiful silver grey, about 14 h. 3 in. and shows the highest blood. He first started at Bombay, on the 3rd February, 1826, for a cup, value 100 Guineas, for Maiden Arabs. Heats 1 mile, won by Slyboots, Barefoot third; the first beat; and drawn the second. On the last

day same meeting, Barefoot, 9st., received forfeit from Emilius, 7st. 12lbs., two miles. At the Guzerat Races, second day, 8th February, 1827, Barefoot was entered for the Surat Cup, for Arabs that never won, carrying 9st., heats two miles, but was distanced in consequence of a false start. On the third, same meeting, Barefoot won the Ladies' Purse, carrying 8st. 7lbs. at two one-mile heats, beating Firefly, 8st. 11lbs., and Marske, 8st. 11lbs. Time 2m. 2s.; second heat, 2m.

On the seventh day, Barefoot was beaten at two heats for the Guzerat Turf Plate, by Harlequin. Heats 1 mile, time 2m. 2s., 3m. 4s. He was then sold to Mr. O'Keefe, and on the first day of the Meerut December Meeting, 1827, he won a Post Match 100 Gold Mohurs, 8st. 7lbs. each, two miles, beating Pyramus, time 4m. 6s., won handsomely. On the second day he won the Gold Cup for all Arabs 9st. each, three miles; beating Siroces, and Knaaf; time 6m. 22s., won by a length. Third day, he won a match at 8st. 4lbs. against Creeper 8st. 7lbs. One mile, won by a length; time 1m. 55s. On the fifth day Barefoot won a 50 Gold Mohur purse for all Arabs 9st. each, heats two miles, beating Knaaf, Silverheels, and Bombardier, both heats won easy. On the first day, Cawnpore February Meeting, 1828, Barefoot won a

Post Match of 100 Gold Mohurs, three miles, 8st. 7lbs. each, beating Gaslight very easily in 6m. 14s.; and on the same day he won another Post Match of 100 Gold Mohurs, two miles, 8st. 10lbs. each, against Cornet; won very easy in 4m. 9s. On the third day, Barefoot won the Gold Cup for all Arabs, 8st. 4lbs. each, heats three miles, beating Cornet, Creeper, and Dominie Sampson, first heat 6m. 14s. Second heat 6m. 7s., won cleverly at last. On the fourth day, Barefoot won a Sweepstakes of 50 Gold Mohurs, h. ft. for all Arabs, three miles, 8st. 7lbs. each, beating Gaslight, won easy in 6m. 12s. On the sixth day he won the Ladies' Purse at two 2 mile heats, carrying 9st. 3lbs. against Redgauntlet 9st., and Silverheels 9st. Time first heat 4m. 5s., won clearly.

At the Meerut February Meeting 1829, Barefoot was beaten by Champion for the Gold Cup, three miles, 8st. 7lbs. each, but beat, in the same race, Creeper and Bombardier, time 6m. 14s. At the same meeting he was also beaten by the Bl. C. H. Scorpion, in a match twice round the course and a distance, even weights, Barefoot giving a distance start to the black horse. He has not started since, and is, I believe, still in the possession of Mr. O'Keefe.

G. B.

Western Provinces, August, 1829.