The Sun.
London, England, 1838-07-02 00:00:00

I.NTELLIGI.ENCE.

Mr. Ree'S Pussey (h. b. ), 9st
Mr.. Adam's Sir Benjamin, Gst. 71b 4
Mr. Boreham's Pumpkin, 10st. 31b 5
Won by a length.
The Hurdle Race Stakes, with 20 sovs. added by the Proprietor,
list. each ; half-bred horses allowed 7lbs., and horses that have
started twice in 1838, and not won, allowed 71bs. ; winners
once, 51bs; twice, ;lbs. ; and thrice, 10Ibs. extra. Mile heats.
Mr. Matthews's b. h. Vandyke (h. b.) Mr. Simmons 1 1
Mr. Jarvis's Napoleon (h. b.)
Mr. Stuckfield's Duchess (h. b.) 3 dr
Mr. Whittington's eh' g. Buffalo (h. b) 4 dr
Captain Freeman's Maid of All Work (h. b.) .. 0 dr
Iloth heats won cleverly.
There is to he some more racing on Wednesday—the Earl of
Chesterfield, the Duke of Beaufort, Count D'Orsay, and all the
foreign Noblemen present having become subscribers to a Deputa-
tions Stakes of 5 sovs. each, two miles ; and also to an Embassy
Stakes of 5 soya, each, two miles, over three hurdles.

BATH RACES, Fitradr.
The Victoria Handicap, of 3 sovs. each, with a Purse added,
free for any horse, heats, one mile and a half, were won in three
heats, by Mr. Harris's b. f. Lauretta, 3 yrs, 7st., beating Mr.
Gilpin's b g. Arctic, 5 yrs, Bst. 71b., and Mr. Tucker's Lucretia,
3 yrs, 7st. 121 b.

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The Tradesmen's Purse, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 soy!.
each, for horses bona fide the property of persons residing in, or
within five miles of the City of Bath, on the sth of May, - 1838,
and belonging to such persons at the time of starting; heats, one
mile • the winner to be sold for 40 sous. ; the last to pay the
second horse's stakes, were won, in two heats, by Captain John-
son's bl. m. Lucy, 5 years (Captain Bisdee), beating Mr. Haddy's
b. m. Eaton Nun, aged, and Mr. F. Garvan's ch. g. Thunderbolt,
5 years.

A
Poay Race, for a Purse of 5 sous., and a Sweepstakes, heats,
one mile, was won in two heats by Mr. Pulsford na. b. p., aged,
beating Captain V. Jenkins's ch. c. Daisy, aged ; Mr. Sloane ne.
bl. p. Saucy Tom, aged ; Mr. T. Harrinton's br. m. Cheviot, 5
yrs ; and Mr. St. Ledger's b. p. Too Late, aged.
A Hurdle Race Sweepstakes of 2 sous. each, with a Purse
added, for regular hunters ; the winner to be sold for 50 sous.,
were won in two heats by Mr. Newcombe's ch. p. Talisman, aged,
beating Captain V. Jenkins's br. g. Topsy, aged ; Mr. Smith's
br. g. The Refused, 4 yrs ; and Mr. J. Bedford's br. m. Miss
Faucett aged..

CAERLEON PRIORY, MONMOUT

SHIRE.

This renowned property is announced for sale by George
Robins, and we think it right to give our readers the opportu-
nity of reading that gentleman's description of it—it is some-
what out of the usual routine of an auctioneer's particular—
for he appears to hare been dipping into ancient records to
assist him in his task, and from the description we now quote,
it seems he has not turned antiquarian in vain :
Particulars of a highly important and unusually interesting
Freehold Estate, which, amongst its maoifold and varied qua-
lifications, claims a peculiar and highly romantic interest from
its antiquity, and its close association with the by-gone monu-
ments of ancient magnificence, displaying within itself the
crumbling vestiges of those glories which the oldest historians
depict with glowing earnestness. The Caerleon Priory may
be traced, by historical records, as existing so far back as the
sixth century; Gyraldus Cambrensis has left us an account of
the remains of the city of Caerleon, in Wales, as he beheld
it in the twelfth century. "It was," he says, " elegantly
built by the Romans with brick walls, many vestiges of its an-
cient,.-splendour still remain, and stately palaces which for-
merly, with the gilt tiles, displayed the Roman grandeur. It
was built by the Roman nobility, and adorned with sumptuous
edifices, with a lofty tower, curious hot baths, temples now
in ruins, and theatres encompassed with stately walls, a
small portion yet standing; the walls are three miles in
circumference, and within these, as well as without, sub-
terraneous buildings are frequently met with, as -aqueducts,
vaults, hypocausts, shows," &c. The remains of the tower,
described by Gyraldus Cambrensis, are now no more. Church-
yard, in Henry the Eighth's time, described it thus
It stands upon a foreed_hilLl:
Not far from flowing flood;
Where, lo 1 ye view long vales at will,
Envyroned all with wood.
A seat for any King alive."
And even now, in the- nineteenth century, there are still re-
maining outward and visible signs, which fully indicate that
the town was erected on the site of a great Roman

It is not pretended that time has not disturbed its origin-al
grandeur, as little trace of its former greatness is now per-
ceptible; it will not be contended howevsr that the association
is not a highly delightful and soul-stirring one. The Priory,
however, seems to have been selected as a favoured trophy to
hand down to a late posterity an incontrovertible proof of its
great antiquity, and its previous celebrity. The reader need
not be reminded that Caerleon Priory is placed on the right
bank of the River Usk, in the most enchanting part of the
county of Monmouth, where the scenery is resplendent beyond
the feeble power of the writer to describe, but there is a sort
of charm (if such an expression may be forgiven) in its being
the sacred spot wherein will be found King Arthur'sßound Table,
in the meadow, approximating upon the verdant lawn. It

was here that kini'Arthur fixed his seat of Government, after
the retreat of the -Romans, and made it his favourite` cesidence ;
this was the scene of his convivialities with his celebrated

.nights of the Round Table; here was the rendezvous of the
son of Uther, King of Cornwall; here also a long line of an.
cient chieftains resided, till it became the prey of the Anglo-
Norman Barons; and afterwards, in succeeding ages, bcckme
the bone of contention, between Prince leeworth and King
Henry the Second, and was permanently possessed by the
English on the conquest of Wales, by Edward the First. The
walls still exhibit the most striking remains of their ancient
structure, and the antiquarian will not permit the opportunity
to escape him of obtaining many valuable relics, and of restor-
ing it to its pristine state this noble amphitheatre ; from thence
visitor may either pass through the gcthie arch, or pursuing
the path, he will be conducted to the boat house ; the south
western side passes the Amphitheatre, or Round Table,
in a direct parallel to the river Usk, and skirting the lawn of
the Abbey; it is an oval concavity, measuring 74 yards by 64,
the sides gently sloping, are now covered, as well as the bot
tom, with curt, and the records of history proclaim it to be
erected on the site of a Roman amphitheatre, The Piiory is
indebted to the present family for having escaped the fearful
ravages of a later period. A very large expenditure, aided
by consummate skill, has restored its by-gone imperfections.
The Gothic style of architecture prevails throughout,
.and
within there is an admixture of taste and comfort, that it may
be imagined were not to be numbered among its early attri-
butes. There are two approaches to this terrestrial Para-
dise, the one leading through the winding and tranquil cloisters,
and the other through the gothic gate at the lodge ; on enter-
ing the former, it is impossible to convey to the reader an
adequate description of the sudden entree to the principal
suite of Gothic rooms—it redly beggars all tleserip:ion, and
yet there is a quiet unpretending style that varies and helps
the delightful illusion. On the same floor is the suite of five
rooms, each of which vie with one another for pre-eminence ;
first there is the quiet unpre:ending library, communicating
with the red room and two banqueting hall,' tit hose windows,
elaborately carved chimney pieces, and exquiii.ely worked oak
cornices, add no little splendour to their beauty. By
opening the cloister gates, which are classic in the
extreme, you enter the drawing-room, which there can
be no hesitation in pronouncing the ne plus ultra of
perfection; the windows of the whole of the suite arc of
ancient paiated glass, shedding the " dim religious light,"
and are finely contrasted with the gay and lightsome appear-
ance of those above. The staircase of massive and richly
carved pollard oak, leads to the Morning Room, with its India
paper, its coloured ceiling, its tracery of oak, its varied gothic
ornaments, and overlooking the magnificent St. Julian's Wood,
with the River Usk meandering at its feet; vis-a-vis is the
Cabinet Room ; there are Bed Rooms t correspond, with
every convenience attached. ,The wavy and shaded walks,
which encircles this Elysium, are enriched by shrubs and
flowers; they arc nothing in extent, but everything is grace
and beauty, and the garden can boast of finer Fruits than
most others. The Views are extensive, varied, and lovely,
and comprehend a delightful survey over Pierccffeld, Tintern
Abbey, and Ragland Castle.

Great })reparations are making for the grand coro-
nation fete and clejeuner a la fourchate, to take place on Wednes lay
next in the Regent's Park, in aid of the Royal Dispensary for Diseases
of the Ear. A splendid marquee will be erected exclusively for ae
ladies patronesses, who, as well as most of the distirlDished foreigners,
who, as well as most of the distinguished foreigners now in torn, have
signified their intention of being present: A friend of the institution
has presented a magnificent pine forijae-royal table, and Messrs. Bleaden
and Co., of the London Tavern, who will supply the breakfast, will pre.
pare a city pie of extraordinary dimenlions for the general visitors.
From the usefulness of the charity, the exertions of the ladies pa-
tronesses and the committee, and from the number of tickets disposed
of, this expected to been- of the best public fetes that have taken place
in the metropolis fur many years.

The grass crops in the neighbourhood of Ihninster
are looking better than for many years past. oats and beans also looking
very promising ; and, although the wheat in some places is thin, it has
greatly improved un the prospects nxently eidertaitied.—Dorset
Chronicle.

SYMPTOMS OF PfIOSPERITY.—A Liverpool paper
adduces as a proof of the prosperity of the working classes of the town
the fact fourtem persons were locked up one night on a charge of
drunkenness !

THE HIPPODROME RAct g.___I34TURDAr.
The races on Saturday were more numerously and fitshionably
attended than on the first day. Among the company we noticed
the Duke of Beaufort, Lord Wilton, Count D'Orsay, and a nunsbcr
of distinguished foreign noblemen. There were also present the
Countesses of Chesterfield and Blessington, and several other ladies
of rank. The sports commenced with—.
The Fair Stakes of 5 say'.. each, with 10 added by the Proprietor
of the Hippodrome; three years old, 7st. 41b ; four, Bst. 91b ;
five, Ost. llb ; six and aged, 9st. 51b: mares and geldings allowed
31b ; winners in 1838, once, 31bs ; twice, slbs ; and thrice, 71bs.
extra; horses having started in 1838 and not won, allowed for
twice, 31bs. extra ; thrice, or more, Bibs. Heats, the Mile
Course. The winner to be sold for 150 sot's.
Mr. Shiplard's gr. g. Jim Crow, 4 yrs ... Hornsby 1 1
Mr. Adams's b. m. Anne, 3 yrs...
Mr. Messer's br. g. The Unknown, 6 yrs
Mr. Bacon's hr. m. Elizabeth, 5 yiq
Mr. 11:acey's.b..f. Subaltern, 4 yrs 2 5

Mr. W. smith's b. m. Bucella, 3 yrs
Mr. Hobbs's b m. by Lottery
'ln the first heat Bucella made the running to the turn, where
Jim Crow took it up, was never afterwards headed, and won by
nearly a length. Second heat—After a false start they went off at
a slow pace in company, excepting Subaltern, who was left two
hundred yards behind; at length Jim Crow came out, with Anne
and The Unknown lying on either side of him ; the two latter
tried their best to keep Jim in the rear, but when within about
fifty yards of the post he jumped in advance, and won by about a
length.
The Coronation Cup (Handicap). Two miles and a half.
Mr. Bond's Young Kean, 7st Crouch 1
Mr. King's Ratcatcher, lOst. 111 b