The Sun.
London, England, 1827-05-07 00:00:00

ROYAL EXHIBITION, O.3IER3ET-HOUSE.

An immense crowd was assembled this morning in the
neighbourhood of Somerset-House, to witness the opening
of the fifty-ninth Exhibition of the Royal Academy. As
a whole, it is superior to last year's ; but there are no
individual pictures (unless we except the portrait
of Mrs. Peel, painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence, which
is in his best manner) that can compare with two—we
forget their names—in the preceding Exhibition. Among
the most prominent, is Hilton's picture of the Cruci-
fixion, which in point of conception, nature, and
general felicity of colours, is really superb.—We must,
however, except the figure of Christ, which ap-
pears too consumptive, this is clearly a mistaken notion,
for however worn down by bodily suffering, still we cannot
help looking on the incarnate Christ as a Deity. The
female groupes in the foreground are remarkably fine, so is
the head which is looking up in profile towards Christ.--
A portrait of Sir. Walter Scott is also correct as a likeness,
and presents very happily. the drooping weight of thought
and calm seriousness of expression so indicative of the ori-
ginal. Pickergill, Mulready, Howard, Phillips, and Tur-
ner, are among the number of those whose genius adorns
the present exhibition. The last, in particular (justly
styled our English. Claude) has contributed noless than five
paintings, one of which, " Passengers going on Board," is
fraught with amusing interest.
(To be continued.)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

CHESTER RACES, 1827.
Earl Kirssroany, J. TomtstacnE, Esq., Stewards.
MONDAY, MAY 7.
The Gaosvuslon STAKES of 15 sous. each, for all ages;
three-yr-olds, 6st. 121 b. four, Sat. 41b. five Bst. 121 b.
six and aged, 9st. 51b. ; mares allowed 21b. ; to run
the Grosvenor Course.
Lord Derby's Urganda, 6 yrs
Sir W. Wynne's Signorina, 5 yrs
Sir T. Stanley's Doctor Faustus, 5 yrs
Mr. Clifton's Brutandorf, 6 yrs
PRODUCE SI.VIMPSTAKES Of 50 soya. each, h. ft. for colts,
Sat. 41b. and fillies, Sat. Two Dallas.
Mr. Mytton's Lark, by Rubens
Mr. Houldsworth's Raven, by Magistrate
Sir W. Wynne's b. f. by Catton
Sir W. Wynne's Brenda, by Catton
Earl Grosvenor's Burlesque, by Blusher
Earl Grosvenor's Gros de. Naples, by Blucher
Sir T. Stanley's b. c. by Catton
Sir T. Stanley's ch. c. by Grand Duke
Sir T. Mostyn's c. by Woful
A Swriresraicus of 15 sous. each. Two miles.
Lord Chesterfield's ch. f. by Young Grimaldi, 4 yrs
Sir W. Wynne's Sabrina, by Hobgoblin, S yrs
Mr. Thompson's Predictor, 4 yrs
Mr. Clifton's Harriet, by Androssan, 4 yrs
Ts.ans.ssiniss' Cur, 100 gs, added to a Free Handicap a
15 soya. each; 10 soya. ft. and 5 soya. only if de-
dared, &c. Twice round.
Mr. Clifton's Brutandorf, 6 yrs, 9st. 51b.
Mr. Gleave's Miller of Mansfield, 6 yrs, Bst. 101 b.
Sir T. Stanley's Grenadier, 6 yrs, Bst. 91b.
Sir T. Stanley's Doctor Faustus, 5 yrs, Sst. 91b.
Mr. Mytton's Flexible, 5 yrs, Sat. 91b.
Mr. Simpson's b. h. Young Corrector, aged, Sst. 71b.
Sir W. Wynne's Orthodox, 6 yrs, Sat. 71b.
Lord Derby's Autocrat, 5 yrs, Set. 71b.
Lord Grey names Fills de Joie, 6 yrs, Bst. 61b.
Sir T. Mostyn's Invalid, 5 yrs, Bst. 21b.
Earl Grosvenor's Glead, 6 yrs, Sat.
Mr. White's Euxton, by Rinaldo, 4 yrs, 7st. 131 b.
Mr. Benson's Rhapsody, 4 yrs, 7st. 121 b.
Lord Stamford names Granby, by Spectre, 4 yrs, 7st.lllb.
Sir T. Mostyn's St. David, 4 yrs, 7st. 111 b.
Sir W. W. Wynn's May Fly, 4 yrs, lit. 61b.
Gen. Grosvenor's Pollio, by Orville, 4 yrs, 7st. 41b.
Mr. Beardsworth's Chesterfield, 4 yrs, '7st. 41b.
Mr. Mytton's Fisherman, by Bustard, 4 yrs, 7st. 41b.
Sir W. Wynne's ch. f. Latitat, 4 yrs, 7st. 3111.
Mr. Houldsworth's Harriet, by Filho, 4 yrs, 7st. 31b.
Sir W. W. Wynn's ch. f. by Phantom-Breeze, 4 yrs, 7st
Four declared off and pay 5 soya. each.
A MAIDEN PLATE of £5O. Heats, twice round.
Sir W. Wynne's Effid, by Catton, 5 yrs
Mr. Clifton's Tom, by Walton, 4 yrs
Mr. Speed's Sailor, late Prussian, by Blucher, 4 yrs
Mr. Mytton's Lechmere, 8 yrs
Lord Derby's Crostorian, 3 yrs
Mr. Whitwick's Vatican, by Waxy Pops
Mr. Thompson's Predictor, 4 yrs
Mr. Tomes's Lady Jane, by Sir Oliver, 3 yrs
Sir T. Stanley's ch. c. by Grand Duke, 3 yrs
TUESDAY, MAY 8.
His MAJESTY'S PLATE of 100 gs. Thrice round.
Mr..Barroves Alec.tos. _gad_
Sir W. W. Wynn's May Fly, by Pier-Ater. 4 yrs
Sir W. Wynne's Rufina, 6 yrs
Mr. Speed's Sailor, late Prussian, by Blucher, 4.yrs
Mr. Gleave's Miller of Mansfield, 6 yrs
Major Gore's Hesperus, aged
Mr. Simpson's Young Comus, 4 yrs
Mr. Thompson's Cymbeline, 6 yrs
Mr. White's Euxton, by Milo, 4 yrs
Mr. Mytton's Fisherman, 4 yrs
Mr. Pickernell's Zamiel, 4 yrs
Sir G. Pigot's Granby, 4 yrs
Sir T. Mostyn's Invalid, 5 yrs
Mr. Clifton's Harriet, 4 yrs
Mr. Clifton's Tom, 4 yrs
Sir T. Stanley's Haji Baba, 6 yrs
Mr. Bretherton's Ellen. Mar, by Young Castrel
A SWEEPSTAKES of 20 sons. each, for three-yr-old fillies,
Bst, 41b. each ; once round and a distance.
Sir G. Pigot's Columbia, by Filho da Puts
Mr. Houldsworth's Leda, 3 yrs
Sir T. Mostyn's Diamontina, by Ruben.
A FREE HANDICAP STASES Of SO ROM each, 10 110,18. ft.
for three and four-yr-olds. Once round and a distance.
Sir W. W. Wynn's May Fly, 4 yrs, Sst. 51b.
Sir W. Wynne's b. c. Sancredo, 4 yrs, Sst. slb.
Mr. Houldsworth's Harriet, 4 yrs,. Bst. 21b.
Mr. Beardsworth's Chesterfield, 4 yrs, Sat.
Sir W. W. Wynn's Wenlock, 4 yrs, .7st. 71b.
Sir W. W. Wynn'. ch. f. by Phantom, 4 yrs, 7st: 31b.
Major Gores Tin, by Oiseau, 4 yrs, 7st, 31b.
Mr. Bretherton's Helen Mar, 4 yrs, '7st. 31b.
Earl Grosvenor's Bradford, 3 yrs, 65t. Sib.
Mr. Giffard's Billy Lackaday, 3 yrs, 6st. 31b.
SIXTY GUINEAS (clear) the gift of the Members for the
City. TWO mile heats.
Sir W. W. Wynn's ch. c. by Milo, darn by Selim
Sir W. Wynne's Latitat, 4 yrs
Mr. Mytton's Fisherman, 4 yrs
Mr. Beardsworth's Chesterfield, 4 yrs
Major Gore's Tin, by Orsieas, 4 yrs
Mr. Simpson's Young Duchess, 3 yrs
Mr. Houldsworth's Raven, 3 yrs
Mr. Tome's Lady Jane, by Sir Oliver, 3 yrs
Mr. Pickernell's Zamiel
Mr. Clifton's Harriet, by Androssan, 4 yrs
Sir T. Mostyn's St. David, 4 yrs
Sir T. Stanley's Grand Duke, 3 yrs
Mr. Houldsworth's Harriet, 4 yrs
Sir T. Stanley's b. c. by Catton-Maid of Lorn
(To be continued.)

EXTRAORDINARY PECRFORMA NCE.—Jalllei Wild, aged
44 years, performed for a wager of 10 guineas, the follow-
ing feat:—To walk in a pair of wooden clogs, ironed,
weighing 4 pounds, from Manchester to London, in five
days. He was to start without money, and to beg his way.
He started from Manchester, on Sunday morning, the 22d
ult., at 10, through Buxton, Ashbourn, Derby, &c., and
arrived at Messrs. Pickford's Wharf, City-road, London,
on Friday morning, at 4 o'clock, 6 hours within the time
allowed.