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Col Craig's lShark.-We some time since published challenge in relation to this horse, which, much to the disappoint- ment of sportsmen, has not yet been ac- cepted. The editor of tho New York Spirit of the Times, when noticing the challenge, yentnred an opinion, opinion, .!!hsst the .s,.e cause e.f It's non-aeceptance by gentleman of Vir- ginia, grew out of tho fac. that said rentlo- man lis joint owner of the Shark.o This We are authorized to contradict, in the most positive manner. Mr. Craig purchased the horse from Capt. R. x. Stockton, for $l8,000, and not an individual south of Philadelphia owns any part of him, or has any interest in him whatever. MT. c. be- came his owner, in order 10 prevent his leaving this part of the country. He also purchased another valuable horse for $10,- 900, and deserves the appreciation of every northern man in his laudable exertions to improve the breed. The non-aeceptance of the challenge with regard to Shark, amounts to a virtual acknowledgement that he IS the best horse in America. a.-En14r.r