The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-02 00:00:00

the last work from the hand of our Nimrod the
Younger is not the least meritorious or the least at-
tractive in its character.

UIDE TO THE ENVIRONS OF THE
METROPOLIS. By E. L. Blanchard.
A circuit round London of some thirty miles is
comprehended within this pocket guide-book, and the
descriptive letter-press is embellished with an elabo-
rate map of the environs of the metropolis. Scarcely
another volume could be produced more generally
attractive to the inhabitants of the capital--every one
of whom must be more or less interested in those sylvan
haunts and suburban pastures, in which, leisure
permitting, they may at any time obtain agreeable
relaxation. All the localities mentioned in these
delightful pages, crowded with a multitude of charm-
ing associations, are, let it not be forgotten, readily
accessible to the London population. Whether the
excursionist proceeds up the river by Richmond,
TwickeLharn, Teddington, Kingston, Ilampton, Sun-
bury, Walton, Chertsey, Stakes, and Wind:or, or
down the river by Deptford, Greenwich, Woolwich,
Et ith, and Gravesend, he may always proceed on his
way w ith the utmost facility either by rail or steam-
boat. Ilarnp3tead, Finchley, Highgate, and Isling-
ton ; Harrow, Willesden, Greenford, Hanwell, Ealing,
Acton, and Ba 3 svvater ; Chelsea, Fulham, Chiswick,
Brentford, Isleworth, Harlington, Norwood, Bromp-
ton, and Knightsbridge, ss ith other clusters of yet
more attractive " villages," present allurements
to the pedestrian of such perpetually changing
varic ty, that their interest can scarcely ever
be exhausted. These are each in succes-
sion particularised by Mr. Blanchard, who con-
trives with his literary recollections and never-failing
enthusiasm to invest them with perennial fascinations,
telling us, for example, that in that streamlet Izaak
Walton angled, or that in yonder cottage Goldsmith
penned his " Vicar of Wakefield." As a companion
to the fields and woodlands surrounding the metro-
polis in all directions, this admirable guide-book can-
not but prove even to the habitual frequenter of its
environs an unfailing source of information and en
tertainment.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
COWES, SEPT. I.
CHERBOURG REGATTA.
The President of the French Republic having inti-
mated a wish, through the French Ambassador at this
Court, that he should like to see as many yachts of the
Roy al Yacht Squadron at Cherbourg as possible, on his
visiting that port, the Commodore (the Ear) of Wilton),
the Vice-Commodore, and a large fleet oVyachts, will
proceed thither. They are to sail from Coivekat 7 A.M.,
on Tuesday morning, the 3d inst.; there will also be a
muster from the South-Western, Royal Victoria, and
other yacht clubs. The Constance, Lord Conyngham;
Fair Rosamond, W. Lyon, Esq.•, and Corsair, Joseph
Gee, Esq., have already arrived there. The Russian
yachts will accompany the fleet to Cherbourg; the Em-
peror's is sent here to try her sailing qualities with the
yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
EXCURSION TRIPS.—The Ruby and Gem steamers
have this day brought over to Cowes about 500 pleasure
and health seekers, who had come down by the cheap
trains from London. The fare from London to South-
ampton and back again is only 35., and thousands every
Sunday avail themselves of the treat. Numbers take a
sixpenny dip in the sea from the bathing machines on
the beach, others proceed on to the wood below, and
jump in there and save their sixpences.
THE BATHING SEASON.—This is the season fur change
here; one-half the houses are changing tenants; those
who have been here yachting for the last two months
are now off partridge shooting, and fresh company is
daily arriving for the bathing season. A great reduc-
tion has this year taken place in the rents of houses;
twelve-guinea houses having been reduced to eight, and
all others in proportion; and we have good reason to be-
lieve that the proprietors of houses will do better at
these low rates than at their former high ones, as they
will let for much longer periods.
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.
Aug. 24. Fenella cutter, John Grey, Esq., from west-
ward; Osprey cutter, John Petre, Eq., from Cherbourg.
26. Novice schooner, Lord Londsborough, from
westward.
29. Brilliant schooner, G. H. Ackers, Esq., from
westward; Osprey cutter, H. C. Goodden, Esq., from
Wey mouth.
30. Talisman cutter, Captain H. N. Smith, from
Dartmouth.
31. Freak cutter, W. Curling, Esq., from the west-
ward; the Queen Victoria; the Emperor of Russia.
SAILINGS.
Aug. 26. Osprey cutter, John Petre, Esq , for Ports-
mouth, to lay up.
28. Gulnare y awl, Wm. Peareth, Esq., for Sandgate.
29. Pearl cutter, Marquis of Anglesey, for London;
Corsair cutter, Jchn Gee, E.g., Cherbourg; Fair Ro•
samond schooner, Wm. Lyon, Esq., Guernsey and Cher-
bourg; Constance, the Marquis Conyngham, Cher-
bourg.

YACHTS AT THE STATION.
Alarm, Capricorn, Wizard, Xarifa, Elizabeth, Frisk,
Water Lily, Brilliant, Sibyl, Osprey, Eagle, Wyvern,
Susan, Aurora, Fenell2, Arrow, Gondola, Cygnet,
Talisman, Novice, Merlin, Titania.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
PAISLEY RACES..-..FRIDAY.
S xe(pstakes of 5 sous. each, 2 ft, and 20 added. Once

round.

Sir. Itobprts' Miss Lottery, 3 yrs
Captain Holden's Woodland, 4 yrs ...
Mr. A. Johnstone's b c by Charles XII., 3 yrs
Mr. Nicoll's Laundrymaid, aged ...
Mr. Nicoll's Theodore Hook, 4 yrs ...
Lord Eglinton's Pessifiiti, 3 yrs ...
Mr. Jainieson's Recluse, 3 yrs 0
The Silver Bells and 50 soya. added to a Sweepstakes of
5 soya. each. Two miles and a dis.
Mr. Brown's Haricot, 3 yrs ... (G. Oates) 1
Mr. Thrift's John Dory, 4 yrs
The Hunters' Stakes of 10 says. each, h ft, and 20
added. Heats, two miles.
Mr. G. Batton's Smuggler Bill, aged (Mr.Poulett) 1 1
Mr. Donaldson's Petticoat, aged ... ... fell
The Railway Stakes of 10 sovs. eaob, h ft, and 25
added. Heats, once round and a dis.
Mr. Roberts' Miss Lottery, 3 yrs... (Pringle) 1 1
Mr. T. Dawson's Methodist, 6 yrs 2 dr
The Aftershots Free Handicap of 3 says, each, and
15 added, one mile and a dis., was won by Woodlark,
beating Laundrymaid and Methodist, in a canter.

(Pringle-) 1
. . 2

WARWICK RACES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,--This will be a busy week with the good people of
Warwick and Leamington. The summer meeting this
year bids fair to surpass, both in quality and quantity,
all preceding ones, and should the weather be fine, I ex-
pect to st e a very large company enjoying the sport
provided, under the management of the indefatigable Mr.
Merry.

The racing commences to•n3orrow, and first in the
programme is the Racing Stakes, which closes this
evening.
The Foal Stakes, of 10 sous, each, 7 Subs., I must
leave to St. George or Arena.
The Leamington Stakes, had an entry of 101, out of
which 37 accepted. This will be a race of great Interest.
The top weight, Collingwood, as I told your readers in
my last, has not the quality of staying a distance; after
his performance at York, his friends I think must be sa-
tisfied of this fact.
Cossack, I hear, is a sure starter, and with the nice
weight of Bst Vlb, I should not like to be against him.
Fernhill, ist 131 b, I have a great fancy for; at
Brighton, with Bst 71b, he won in a canter from St.
Rosalie, 7st 101 b, third; this mare the following day
won the Brighton Cup easily from 'Borneo, and the
Dark Susan colt; and at Egham, on Thursday, with Bst
Mb, she won the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes, in a
canter, from Little Jack, who on the same day
with consummate ease beat The Swede, the third
to Pitsford in the Great Yorkshire Stakes. I
should also observe that Calmar, a bad fourth
to Fernhill at Brighton, with lots more weight, won the
Berkshire Stakes easily the following week, at Reading.
According to public running, then, Fernhill is one of the
most dangerous horses in the race; but then comes the
question, does he run, and run to win? This is a query
cannot answer. In making these observations, I am
guided by public running, and public circumstances, but
I have every reason to believe the horse is well, and
meant.

Woolwich, Vampyre, and Glauca, I do not fancy will
show on this occasion.
Inheritress, 7st. 31b., is well enough in, but she belongs
to a stable which I do not like to meddle with.
Cockermouth and Defaulter I fancy not.
Priestess, another of Dawson's lot, is very well in, and,
if intended, must be handy.
Miss Ann has been a favourite of the public more than
once this year, when the deceived them. She won this
stake last year, and, if she runs kindly, may get a place
this.
Snowstorm, Flatcatcber, Fugleman, and Montague, I
do not.think will contend for the prize.
MRibkaldry, Grief, Langton, Cheerful, Kennington, and
from this lot.ley—l do not think the winner will spring
The Juggler has shown a little running of late, and,
with the nice weight of 6st. 31b., ought to be forward.
Doubt, Est 81b, is exceedingly well in, and must run
well; I advise Doubt to be kelt t on the right aide.
Thornhill will find the company too good for him.
Tophana, 5 yrs old, sst 121 b. This animal is turned
completely loose; the is troubled with the slows, but
with such a weight the must be very handy.
Lammermoor, Captain Grant, and Pity the Blind, will
not run for my money.
Docility, sst 91b. Doubt must certainly make Doci-
lity safe on the same ground in the spring. Doubt gave
Docility 131 b and a beating; now they run at a difference
of 51b only—how then is Docility to beat Doubt?
Gilliflower, Deicoon, and Knight of Gwynne, will, I
believe, be absentees.
Minimum, sst 31b., ran second to Fernhill at Brighton;
she meets him on Sibs better terms here, but I doubt her
being able to reverse the running; but Minimum will be
very forward.
Warmly ke, Brennus, and Warwick, I shall dismiss
without an observation. ,
be supposing lusl
up my remarks; supposing them to run and

FRNIIILL
as my champion, expecting to see Tophana, Minimum,
the best of Dawson's, Doubt, Cossack, and Miss Ann, in
the first flight at the finish.
The Ca:tle Park Stakes of 10 soya. each, with 50
added, for two yrs old, has an entry of 17, in the ib-