The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-06-11 00:00:00

STOWE RACES.

tor these last few years it bit been Ilse practice to admit
the public into Stowe Park, to witness the annual cumneli-
lion of the Buck. hussar yeomanry, for several sums,
which the buke of Buckingham and the Marquis of Chan-
do■ are ow liberal as to offer, as a stimulus to the martial
skill and equestrian superiority of this corps.
From various causes this exhibition has excited a degree
Of expectation scarcely credible, not only in the immentate
neighbourhood, but in puts even remote from the spot.
The extreme beauty of the scenery where these trials took
place, the shape of the ground being so well calculated to
give every individual present the greatest facility in viewing
the expfotts, and almost all present having either a relation,
a friend, a master, or • near neighbour, rum' Mg the lists as
a competitor fur the prizes, gave an interest to this scene
w►ich few meetings can equal, and were a. me of the causes
fur collecting about 'treaty thou/laud persons at thip
ful and enchanting spot.
The preparaiious for the scene of butte and rivity may
be said to have commenced on the preceding impetuous', a."
numerous *ere the arrivals °leveeing cousins at beady rem y
inn and private house within ah eery distance nt Stowe ; na
addition to ibis the • hole coming wan in mention timing lie
night—ploughs, nssuureeearts„ nod me, operation of hue•
hatidry going on as if it were smog, that the operators might
be at hherty to enjoy their share Of festivity and plessuie
during the succeeding day. Even the cousin; fairs had berm
of late deserted. lest she privilege 'Mould be denied the Grus-
in servants end children of attending Stowe races.
As early as six in the morning the whole country errand
bending its way to Stone. Ea, ry kind of conveyance wee
pressed fur the service ; cavalcades of horseman sod crowed
of foot•people were pouring into the perk by ail its magus-
firent approaChes.
The sports of the day were divided into military trial, of
skill, which occupied the foreueon, and the races, or mime
of speed between the bursts belonging to yeoman, whisk
Were appointed to commence at twelve o'clock. The nnr-
then' boundary of Stowe Park is one of the moot beautiful
valleys, about a mile and a half in length, which °more
ever produced; on the sout► site of this valley is a steeply
sloping lawn, which we found covered with spectators; the
opposite side is au extensive hangiut wood of Udell-
dial oaks, along the bottom wends ■ rivulet; and this sweet
•ale was well selected fur these fists al emit. Al the
distance of about thirty paces &ens each other were
erected three posts. Out the top of the first was placed
a turnip, to be cut at ; the second had on it a ting, loosely
suspended from a book, winch the competitor disen•
gaged with the pones of his sabre ; the third post supported
• target, to lee fired at with the pistol. Thane trials took
place at speed, and we learnt there were more yeomen Mats
usual entered the lists. The three successful eandidstes
were Mr. Clarke, of Akrley, Mr. actiterill, sod Mr. Scott, of
ilillugsione, each of shorn received a piece of plate com-
memorating by • suitable inscription the occasion and :be
time when they were so skilfully and honourably obtained.
This branch of the sports occupied till tselre
when upuu moving abort two miles to a differeut peat of the
park, • most delightful scene indeed was presented.
The race ground at Stowe is round a kuull in the eastern
part of the park ; almost M the centre studs *hat is called
the Bourbon tower, from the circumstance of the royal fir
only of France baying, with t►eir own hands, planted some
oak tress rimed ibis building. The north and east sides of
this knoll are fringed with • forest, interminable to the eyes
of oak, beech, and isalt, of the largest dimensions; the south
side is bordered with • grove of oaks, under the shelter of
which were erected numerous booths, belonging to yeomen
of the regiment, fur the refreshment of the spectators; hot
the boundary of the course winch best claimed our alteutieu
and admiration was the west, next the gardens.
Here stood • clump of lofty spreading timber trees, whirl,
constituted the bead quarters of the company assembled U.
*kw the races; tinder its acceptable shade, for the day wa•
intensely hot, was a huge temporary stand for the Duchess
mid her uume►oua party. Opel' home was for the day true-
(cored from the mansion to a marquee of immense size, and
'wiry person, at all approaching to gentility, was pressed to
'woke of the substantial collation it affored. We beard it
remarked by a wag, that, having tried several, his experience
found the Duke's the best and cheapest booth on the ground.
The yeomanry and militia bauds alternatily delighted the
company with their exertions, and owing to the services of
a very large body of special constables, who appeared to
know their doty, the course was kept and the unusemeom
conducted in the most orderly manner. Every body seemed
come to be entertained, and to es/13161mM their share of good
humour to the entertaiumenl.
We are free to give our opinion that nothing can contribute
more to the good order and loyalty of the lower classes them
eateotainmeulv of ibis kind; they keep up the link of (turd
between the rich and the poor; and we think, therefore,
his Grace of Buckingham does well, to contribute so much
, to the gratification of his neighbourhood by the innocent,
manly, and truly British spurts which were exhibited on
Monday last at Stowe.

A silver cup, valise 50/. for arij horse, mare. or gelding,
&ma fide the property of a member of the ttoo. ks Bursar
Yewniaary, 11 siorie each, two oils heats, to be rude by
yeonsm
Mr. Liclingtow's b. R. 1 1 Mr. Printer's br. at.
Mr. Leeper's b. m. .. 4 2 Mr. Baylis's b. R.
Mr. Clarke's g. m. .. 2 4 Mr. Adlawir. m
.

Mr. Wail's I Mr. Sinai&ld'a b. ra.
Mr. Rennetil br. m. I Mr. Bsughan's b. la.
Mr. George's b.
The Judge placed only three.
Captain Dayrell's g. g. Grey Highlander. rode by
beat Captures Bernard's b. m. Flying Jenny, rode by M.,
Betehrt, 50 galas's, two miles.

A ailver tap, value 501. li aidove, two mile brats, IL* earns
cunritioms se for the firm cep.
Mr. R•Rers'a 44 I I M►. Arnaud's g. E.
Mr. K—'s b. in. .... s 2 I Mr. IVlriteloek's b. g.
Mr. Clarke'. r. or. 34 I Mr. lepper's b. m.
Mr. Ovitt's b. in. Mr. Adtand's b. nr.

Mr. ghort's

r The Judge placed bet three:
tested.

This rase ins admirably eau.

A silm evp, valve 50/. 11

the Pante
Wir, Petri/Yes b►. m. 1 1
Mr. Bangben's b. m. 2 2

I dine rich, two mi!e beats ,
coot/moos.
IMr. fteerre's C. en.
Mr. Vre.re br. m.
IMr. Rn4tr'■ c. re.
Mr. Adlead's b. in.
L. Caeorre's b. a.

Mr. Oviti's b. in.

Mr. Stockley's c. -.

Mt. Eatt's g. g.

Pummel AN illll...ibk Yorkshire pedestrian, of the
aatrie of,ollll Towson/40, undertook to walk, oil
Tweed'? last SO miles in 14 hoofs, on the new
roaito neat Brodfordi is the following maiiner:-25
*act so he walked foribatd, and 25 bockward,
he accomplished in 19 hoots and 2& Minuets, has.
log 35 minutes to spare.