ODE ON THE HIGHLAND SOCIETY'S ANNIVERSARY. 57. Still Britain mourus stern Fate's relentless doom, Before thee, treacherous friends-behind thee, foes; ODE, M. R. MI COMPOSED FOR THE 21ST OF MARCH 1809, THE ANNI- BY THOMAS CAMPBELL, ESQ. AUTHOR OF PLEDGE to the much-lov'd land that gave us birtk,, Invincible, romantic Scotia's shore! Pledge to the mem'ry of departed worth, And first, amidst the brave, remember Moore ! : And be it deem'd not wrong that name to give Yes; though too soon attaining Glory's goal, One patriot heart, in secret shall it mourn Whose valour soil'd proud France's tricolor *; First of Britannia's host, her Highland band Gave but the death-shot once, and foremost clos'd! Is there a son of generous England here? Or fervid Erin?-He with us shall join To pray, that, in eternal union dear, The rose, the shamrock, and the thistle twine! Types of a race who shall th' invader scorn, The standard of France. ΤΟ TO THE MEMORY OF GENERAL SIR JOHN MOORE. [From the British Press.] AS musing the centinel stands on his station, Whilst friends and companions are slumb'ring secure, He sighs o'er the fall of the flower of his nation, The generous-the brave-the illustrious Moore, Now pale is his visage, and alter'd each feature, For peaceful he slumbers beyond the salt wave; Is shed o'er the green-growing skirts of his grave. And why thus lament o'er the fall of the brave? When, waving, its branches resound in the gale; As the sun, so he sunk, in the land of the stranger, When, glorious, it sets o'er yon western blue vale: Then, Fame, to the tow'rs of thy gay gilded temple, His honours dispatch on thy grey glossy wing; For the soldier, inspir'd by his General's example, Braves dangers, and death, for his country and King. N. C. O. 1st Regt. L. L. M. Glasgow, 28th March 1809. THE TURF EXTRAORDINARY. NO. I. [From the British Press, April 5.] THE Westminster course was never better attended than during the late races, nor did it ever display finer sport. The following is a list of some of the principal cattle; the names of the rest, and also an D 6 account account of the several plates and matches, are reserved for to-morrow. Mother Clarke, a bright bay mare, rising five years old, rode by Dowler. Although only of hackney size, she is an animal of great performance. Mother Clarke was got by Compositor, grandam by Black and all Black, out of a Vixen mare. She is very apt to trip, and is not free from blemish; but has, notwithstanding, when pressed and well backed, shown good bottom; and beat, during the late races, several horses, greatly superior in blood and bone. 群 Ally Croaker, a black colt, badly trained, and in low condition; got by Exciseman, his dam by Gauger, out of a Paddereen mare. Oatlands, a fine blooded horse, of great bone and sinew, rendered of high celebrity in the Racing Calendar by the famous match in Holland, in which he distanced the noted French horse General Brune. Sir Francis, a brown bay horse, own brother to Wilkes and Reformer, out of Popularity. He was reckoned a horse of great bottom, and perfectly sound, until he met with an accident in running a match against Little Paul. His performances on the turf, previous to his lameness, are well known. Favourite, a smart black mare, half-sister to Mother Clarke, dam by Roaster, grand-dam by Spitfire. Favourite is of no repute, and in very low condition. To be seen at Westbourne Place.-N. B. There is every convenience for mares, foaling, &c. and entertainment for man and horse. The money to be paid for covering and keep before the mares are taken away, as the groom is responsible. Adamant, a black horse, aged, a good mover, well tempered, with excellent wind and bottom.—Adamant is well known in the North, and has been much admired by the best Judges. Gibby, a dark brown horse, got by Pleader, dam by THE TURF EXTRAORDINARY. 61 by Wrangler, grand-dam by Advocate, out of a Plowden mare. Gibby is a mettlesome horse, rather hot and fiery, and accustomed to lash out.—He was drawn at the late Westminster races, in consequence of a kick from Mother Clarke, when crossing her in the late match for the Oatlands plate. Impeacher, a dark brown horse, fifteen hands three inches, well-tempered, and so gentle that a lady night ride him. He is a Welch horse, got by Taffy, out of a Constitution mare. Although a horse new upon the turf, having been used as a charger in a regiment of cavalry, he is a wonderful favourite with the knowing ones, and has been backed freely against the celebrated horse Sir Francis, for the next King's plate at Westminster. Impeacher, although he has not much bone, is deep-chested. He is a sure foal-getter, and his stock are in great repute in the country. THE THE TURF EXTRAORDINARY. NO. II. [From the same, April 6.] HE first class of the Oatlands was run for on Wednesday, the 1st of February, best of three heats. "Across the Flat." Twenty-seven subscribers.] Mr. Dowier's b. m. Mother Clarke Mr. Fuller's br. h. Blast Mr. Donovan's b. g. Dr. Beasley's Bishop ... I I 4 dist. 3 2 2 2 3 3 dist. dr. dr. dr. dr. dr. dr. Mr. Burdett's br. h. Sir Francis, Mr. Canning's Prater, and fifteen others, paid forfeit. T |