The Sun.
London, England, 1840-06-01 00:00:00

EVENING EDITION.

certain lofty sense of self-respect. « A Shabby Gen-
teel Story" is an entertaining tale, with a slender
vein of arch humour running through it. " Woman
and the Social System" points ont the results to
which Owen's frantic doctrines invariably tend, with
much force: of thought and expression. " Extracts
from my Journal between Chili and Jamaica" is de-
ficient in general interest. " A Pictorial Rhapsody"
is a smart criticism on some of the more remarkable
listares in the present Exhibition.

PRESENCE OF THE QUEEN AND
PRINCE ALBERT AT EPSOM RACES.

The approaching " Derby day " at Epsom promises
to be the most brilliant that has ever distinguished the
annals of this far-famed course, for, independent of
the ordinary attractions, which are in themselves suffi-
ciently seductive, we have now to announce the gracious
intention of her Majesty and Prince Albert to be pre-
sent. This gratifying fact has been officially announced
to the Baron de Tessier and to Mr. Chadwick, the ar-
chitect and principal proprietor of the Grand Stand, by
the Burl of Albemarle. It is needless to say that such
• an event has " filled all hearts with gladness," and as
it is the first occasion on which the reigning Sovereign
of Great Britain has conferred so high an honour upon
the meeting, no pains have been spared to testify the
grateful sense of those whose duty it will be to afford to
her Majesty, her Illustrious Consort, and suite, the re-
quisite accommodation.
On Friday we visited the course, and were agree-
ably surprft by the vast improvements which have
been made, more especially in the Grand Stand, and its
approaches. It will be recollected that heretofore the
only entrance to this edifice was in front, by means of a
flight of steps, at which the carriage company were
set down and pedestrians entered. This has been
'altered. The carriage company will in future
alight at the back, as at Goodwood and at
Ascot, and the steps alluded to communicate with
a lawn, extending not only along the front of the
stand, but to a distance of fourteen yards on each side—
the, whole enclosed with an iron railing, and advancing
towards the renning ground upwards of thirty yards—
thus affording ample space for a promenade ; and, as
the lawn is considerably elevated, enabling those upon
it to have a satisfactory view of the races. To this
lawn gates of ingress and egress are constructed, so that
the pedestrians may thus obtain admission without in-
terfering with the carriage visitors behind ; sod due
care will be taken, by pass-checks, to prevent irregula-
rity or improper obtrusion. Taking these improve-
ments in the abstract, they are such as will be greatly
aPereviated by the public, and reflect great credit on the
committee of management. The unexpected honour of
her Alsjesty's visit rendered the adoption of additional
errangetnents necessary, and these have been completed
iu a manner not less satisfactory, and in a way in Co
respect to interfere with the convenience of the public.
The visitors of former years will recollect, that on each
side of the steps in front, leading to the interior, there
were two terraces or balconies, that on the left reserved
for privileged persons, and that on the right assigned
to the members of time Jockey Club, and such of their
distinguished friends as might honour the stand with
their presence. Behind both of these are retiring
or refresh cent moms. In the terrace on the right pry-
earatioee have been made for the reception of her
Majesty and fiLnds. The Jockey Club room has
been divided, a small portion being still reserved
fes the acco nenodation of those gentlemen, while the
greater portion has been set apart for the Royal visitors,
ins:lndio: a saloon for her Majesty's suite, an apartment
for her Majesty and Prince Albert, and a smell retiring
room from thence, so that every care has been taken
• to consult the comfort of the Royal patty. These
rooms hate beau fitted up with great taste by Mr.
Haynes of E veil, under the superintendence of Mr.
Chail,vick and the Committee. Tlie walls have been
hung with fl!ured paper of a splendid and appropriate
pattern, on a ground of white satin, the floors covered
;vit.' rich carpets, and the iuriii:ure is all respects suit-
eb!e to the occasion. From these apartments imme-
diate egress is obtained to the terrace is front, from
which her Majesty will be enabled to command a per-
.feet view of the races, and this will also be covered
reit.) expo, but divided from the company beyond by a
'twat f partition. The mode of ingress ler her Majesty
and friends will be at this end of the buildieg (that is
to say towards Tattenhani corner), and for this purpose
a vmmodious staircase and entrance have been eon.
strneted on the side. Tt.is communicates with the
lawn. and by a short access leads to the iron railings,
in which a temporary gateway has been forced, at
3vbich the Royal carriages wili sat down, and thus avoid
eta sneonvenience, as the entrance 'et!l be resorted for
the .itoyal party alone, and a c.triopy will be erected so
as to prevent any mischiefs which may arise from ticis-
situdes of weather. These plans arc, in our opinieo,
perfect, and they have been so pronounced by the Earl
of Albemarle, whom they were yesterday inspected,
acm.l who signified his full sense of the zeal and gond
taste of the stewards, Mr. Chadwick, and the Com-
mittee.
Her ',Majesty will depart from Claremont at twelve
cfedock on 11 ednesday, and, it is believed, will pen up
the course from the Epsom end, and on reaching the
stand. immediately turn into the assigned entrance. It
would be idle to speculate upon the enthusiasm with
which her presence and that of her illustrious husband
will be hailed ; but knowing, as we do, the countless
• multitude which will be assembled to greet her on each
side of the avenue through which she will pass, we can
welt imagine that her condescea2ion will be acknow-
ledged in a manner which will prove to her that the
loyalty and devotion of her subjects are such as is consis-
tent with the character and feelings of the nation. The
cortege of her M.jesty will embrace four carriages and
four. The servants and outriders will be attired in
starlet liveries. All the usual ladies and cfficers of
the Household will be present.
The precise route which her Majesty will take has
arr. been defined, but we have reason to believe it will
. •be such as to avoid mixing with the crowd. Several
saddle horses are ordered to be at the Brand stand for
tho use of Prince Albert and his immediate followers,
and it is expected his Royal Highness will ride round
the course previous to the race—a circumstance to
which the early arrival of her Majesty may be ascribed.
The tote, number of carriage and saddle horses for
which stables have been erdered is thirty.
The linens de Tessier and Sir Gilbert Heatheoto
Nave adopted every arrangement to preserve order and
regularity, and we have no doubt the general arrange-
ments will be su eh as to afford the fullest gratification to
her Majesty. Our readers are already aware that the
" amiable" propeietor of " The Warren," in which the
Derby horses have hitherto been paraded and saddled,
has, from a " pious zeal," determined for the future to
prevent this indulgence. Good holy man, horse-racing
is to him isri " abomination !" His scruples bare, of
course, crescted some difficulty. The fact, however, led
to a belief that, in compliment to her Majesty, the nags
would be s addled in front of the Grand Stand, as at
Doncaster aad Ascot, a plan simple in its operation.
and easy of ssccomplishment ; but it seems the stewards
foresee insuxe muntable difficulties, and, although such a
plan would hrve been productive of royal as well as pub-
lic satisfaction, we fear it has boen altogether abandoned,
at least such was our impression at the interview be-
tween Lord Albemarle and the stewards, although
we still 4:ling to the hope that the ready gallantry
and good feeling of the owners of the horses which i
may be intend•!d to start will lead them willingly to sub.
mit to ane• alteration which can contribute to the grati-
fication o f the Royal party, and the public at large.
Such we know is the feeling of the Earl of Chesterfield,
as well at tither influential patrons of the turf',
We ;must now turn to another improvement, which,
we have no doubt, will be most acceptable to the betting
men. In former times a ring was formed on the
Downs, between the Warren and the wincing-post, to
which all speculators, whether on horseback or on foot,
repaired to snake their final bets. Here the confusion
was such as to beggpr description, as well as to interfere
with the rear business
of
the
assemblage • for not only
were the equestrians so jammed as to Ce incapable onoyf
personal eornersunication with each other, but any un-
fortunate pedemitrian who squeezed
of himself into the mass
y, and often to th
did so at the is eminent risk being trodden to the con-
sistency of a jeisl
certain mortification
oebeing unabl, e to make those flucetourathi7f bets so essen-
tal to the p rudest adjustment
o,wate this, tl me plan at Newmarket has ‘b‘ booakLpteld'o,
imarssepeoacclus railed
of erecting a bi ming-post, round which
en are not
area has been formed, within which
permitted to et seer, ma that time pedestrians may be iu
immediate core munication with their Centaur acquaint-
ances from th e centre, and thus each can with Pert'ee;
famitty see and: be seen. as they mutually desire. This
plan we long since suggested, and sincerely do we re-
joice it has bee.t I adopted ; at a price too at which none
will grumble, ti >r the charge for the admission within
the circle will b a but five shillings for the four days ;
a sum sufficient ly large to exclude those who merely
desire to indulge idle curiosity, and sufficiently small to
be unobjectionabilc to the bonajide speculator.
The course wa found in admirable order, and the
whole country riiih in luxuriant promise. Preparations
were everywhere on foot to meet the expected demands,
and verily do we anticipate that such a display of " the
majesty of the people" will take place as never has been
exceeded, if equalled. Every lodging has already been
bespoken, and judging from the prices ask .•
nantes of all orders and deguroerseesfl,
horseflesh
he have nu daub; the
conscientious purveyors of harvest.

:Great hopes are entertained that her I\l4.jesty win
be induced to be present a 3. the race for " The Oak's,"
and if such be the case, we have no hesitation in sayit g
that no pains will be spared to add to the pleasures c.r
the visit.

The preparations within the stand for affordinir the
requisite. refreshment both to the Royal visitors and tie
public in general, are such as must afford univerAal
satisfaction. The wine departmeut is under Cie supei•-
intendence of that adm ral caterer Mr. ;Imes .C.:areii,s3.
of t':Je New York Coffee-house, Si. MlebarCs-aley,
Cornbill, who at fjrmcr meetings (~:to.hiisiied tho Lruisql
that "good wine needs no bush while Or; wore