Star.
London, England, 1813-06-04 00:00:00

EPSOM RACES.-PDltn DAY.

These Rates commenced ott Weibvesday. The dis-
play of fashion was not greatt- nor was the sport of
the day, upon the whole, of the first order.
The Epsom Stakes were won by Mr. Ladbroke's
Gleesesir, against four others.
The Woodcot Stakes of 30 guineas each, were won
by Mr. Northey's f. by Eagle, beating five others
whichltarted with him.

amoral DAY.
Yesterday being the second day of these races, and
the most interesting, in consequence of the renewal
of the Derby Stakes, for which Sir Charles Bunbury's
famous 3 yrs. old colt Smolensio, by Sorcerer, and bro-
ther to Thunderbolt, was entered. At an early hour
ail the avenues leading from town to the race course
• vele thronged with elegant and dashing equipages,
filled with beauty and fashion. There were also no
inconsiderable portion of the bourgeois, who, mounted
on their hacks, or seated in their gigs. buggies, tax-
carts, or dog-carts, by their curvettings, crossings,
and irregularities, almost rendered the roads impas-
sable. On their arrival at the Downs, they arranged
themselves in a treble line along the railings on each
side of the course, and the horses having been taken
born the vehicles, the range of seats was formed,
which from their extent and the splendid appearance
of their occupants, formed a most imposing and gra-
tifying spectacle. While the immediate vicinity of
the course was thus thronged, on fhe rising ground,
at some distance, other visitors had taken their sta-
tions, and in many instances marquees were pitched
for their accommodation, under which the belle: were
most happy to take refuge from the scorching rays of
the sun, which were almost intolerable.
On other parts of the bill were seen small parties
seated like gipsies, round haversack: of provisions,
which in a place so remote from.the sources of luxury
became highly acceptable : and which, if one might
judge from the rapidity of their disappearance, were
enjoyed with peculiar gait. For the accommodation
and entertainment of the less provident amateur:,
booths were stationed in various directions, where
ample stores of hams, beef, and other solid stomach fur-
niture, together with plenteous supplies of liquors of
all denominations, from Champagne to humble tap-lash
excited their appetites, and gratified their palates.
Ample time having been afforded for refreshment,
preparatory to the commencement of the sport of the
day, the attention of the assembled multitude was
next directed to the list of horses which were to run
for the Derby Stakes, which stood first in the bill of
fare for the day's amusement. From this it appeared
that sixteen had been entered, namely—.
Mr. C. Bunbury's Smoler sko.
Lord Derby's br. c. by Sancho.
Lord Darlington's Brother to Pan.
Sir J. Sbelley's Caliban.
Lord Jerseys c. by Haphazard.
General Grosvenor names a c. by ditto.
Mr. Howorth names a ch. e. ty ditto.
Mr. Killerman's ch. c. Alcohol.
Mr. T. Scaith's ro. e. by Worthey.
Duke of Rutland's Solyman.
Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Rostopschin.
Mr. Lake's (D. of York's) ch. c. out of Tumbler's dam.
Mr. Lake's cb. c out of Venture's duct.
Load Sufteld's Hocuspocus.
Lord Grosvenor's b. c. by Meteor.
Lord Foley's ch. c. by St lim.
Of these, the first in favour was Smolensk°, of whose
fame and celebrity the sporting world has of late,
beard much. Towards this horse the eyes and ex-
pectations of all orders of the spectators seemed by
tine accord to be directed. Whispers, rumours, and
doubts, were heard from various quarters. On one
side a wavering disposition was evinced to take the
field- agaipst the favourite, and offers were made to
accept 5 to 4 'and 6 to 5 on that side of the question;
while, on the other, no disposition whatever was
evinced to meet these offers, but, on the contrary, the
fullest confidence, as to the result of the contest, was
'expressed ; and, at length, even bets were offered on
Smolemio against the field. This general disposition
in favour of Suva-mho, of course, rendered betting
rather heavy ; and, although a thousand voices pro-
claimed their wish to take the odds against him, not
an offer was made. The knowing ones, therefore,
were obliged to have recourse to the other horses, and
the odds, as well as we could cull, ct them from the
fluctuating offers which were made, were as follow :
4 to 1 against Solyman.
G t s 1 against Lord Derby.
500 to 25 again't Lord Grosvenor.
800 to 100 against Lord Jersey.
500 to 30 against the Brother to Pan.
And 12 and 15 to 1 against the rest of the fitld.

'OO to 100 that the first and second winner would be named.
From these bettings it will be seen, that next to Saw.
leiuko, Solyman and Lord Derby were the favourites.
The report of the accident which had recently hap-
pened to Smoknako was industriously circulated, with
a view to get odds against him; hut this failed, as
the, true state of the circumstance had transpired. It
was simply this :—While Smolensk) was taking his
aual exercise on Friday evening, he trod upon a
small stone, and bruised the tender part of his hoof.
:his bruise extended to a corn, which had already
been formed; and hence, after the animal had taken
his sweat, it was found that he had. symptoms of
ameness. An investigation of the cause took place
the next morning, when the shoe was removed, the
;ora cut, and an emollient applied, which soon re-
moved all symptoms of lameness; and the next day
the hero of the field was restored to his original vi-
gour and spirit. Whatever doubts, however, might
have arisen, they were completely removed on a view
',f the favourite, which, together‘with the other horses
(tended to run, were saddled in the copse, behind
Ir. DVRANT'S house, at a short ,distance from the
:arcing-post. Hither, when betting became slack,
an immense concourse of amateurs flocked to take a
view of the objects of their solicitude, and, of course,
le most anxious desire was expressed to see Smoleneko,
•ho had not yet arrived from his stables, but who, in
. few minutes afterwards, made his arpearance. He
was received by Sir CHARLES BLNBURY, and con.
lusted into a stable where only a select few were
(dmitted, and where the favourite groom of Sir
:whams took off his ordinary shoes, and placed in
their stead the plates ire which he was to run. This
ceremony performed, he was led forth by a groom,
mounted, and conducted to the paddock where the
Aber horses wailed. The moment Le appeared he
‘as surrounded by an immense concourse of inte-
rested spectators, who burst, as it were, into an invo-
luntary exclamation of applause and admiration—
his eye, the inimitable symmetry of kis limbs, the

'grace led ste...ngth of his action, and at the same
tune his docility 44 perfect tractabiNey, became in
-their turns subjects for comment. and apprdbatioa.....,
Even betting was universal, and some went so far as
to offer 2 to 1 on the favourite against the field, Wit&
the adepts pronounced victory certain and easy.
To give a just portrait of this really extraordinafy
animal, for his age, by description, would be impos-
sible ; our readers must, therefore, be content with
our stating, that he is' perfectly, black, with the ex=
ception of a small white patch just above the off hind
hoot: in.his stride he is long; in height about fifteen
hands; his neck long, but well formed ; and, taking
him as a whole, is at the present day matchless.
From his length of stride, some slight apprehensions
were expressed by his admirers, that in going up the
hill which forms part of the course he would be dis•
tressed; but these apprehensions were, in the result,
proved to be wholly groundless.
Every thing being now in readiness, at half past
three the horses were led to a part of the course, from ,
whence to the winning-post a heat of a mile and a
half is formed, which is the distance for she Derby
Stakes. Twelve horses only made their appearance;
Lord Foley's ch. c. Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Mr. T.
Scaith's ro. c. and Mr. Howorth's ch. c. having de-
clined running.
An almost incalculable number of horsemen at-
tended at the starting post, and the last bell being
rung, a fine burst took place. At first they all made
play, Solyman taking the lead. Smoletislo, however,
who was ridden by GOodeson, an admirable iockey,
soon gained ground, and shot a little a-bead ; his
competitors kept close to his heels, Lord Jersey al-
most close in with him, and running at score
from the first start. On coming to the sharp turning
called Taelnor's Point, Lord Jersey passed Smoiens4o
amidst a tremendous shout of applause, and kept his
distance a few lengths. Sit:den:4o, however, had not
yet put forth his vigour, and Gondeson, who seemed
to know his horse well, having given him the reins,
which he had hitherto evidently confined, and suf-
fered him to exert the full scope of his spirit, he dashed
forward with the rapidity of lightning, gained his lost
ground, and maintained his superiority to the end of
the race, which he won easily by a full length, excel-
ling in his paces and his speed . any thing that had
ever before been witnessed on this ground.
It is but justice to Lord Jersey, who waasecond, to
say, that he displayed a vigour and activity scarcely
less admirable than his more successful adversary.
Gen. Grosvenoei b. c. was third ; Mr. Lake's ch. c.
out of Tumbler, fourth ; and the Duke of Rutland's
Solyman, fifth. The weight was fixed at est. 71b. i
and the second horse is entitled to receive out of the,
stakes one hundred guineas.
Never did we wi:ness a more anxious enthusiasm
than was displayed by the witnesses to this race.—
All seemed to participate in the interest of the con-
test, and when the favourite was announced the
conqueror, a burst of applause was heard, which
sufficiently evinced the earnestness with which they
regarded his fate. Sir CHARLES Bonney seemed
not to entertain the 'slightest doubt of success, from
the first moment, and when he heard that betting was
even, h'e said it was no more than he expected. An
immense sum of money was won and last on this
occasion ; and those who happened to be on the wrong
side of the question, as might be supposed, formed a
very striking contrast to the more fottunate specula-
tors of the day. " They sighed and looked, and
sighed and looked again," and screwing up their
mouths into a scornful smile, rode off.

To describe the scene of confusion which was pre-
sented during the race, from the miscellaneous body
of horsemen, actuated by different motives, riding in
full speed in almost every direction, would be impos-
sible. Many falls took place, some few persons were run
over, and ofcourse a few acciden ts occurred, none, how-
ever, likely to be attended with any tragical conse-
quence. A few gigs were run away with, overtur-
ned and broken, but most fortunately they were void
of passengers, and consequently no other injury was
sustained. A phaeton was unfortunately overthrown,
and- a Lady who was in it mach injured, and a Gen-
tleman who endeavoured to prevent the accident, had
his arm broken. These two occurrences formed the
most serious which have come to our knowledge.
At half past four a second start took place for a
Gold Cup, value 100 gs. the rest in specie, if any.—
A subscription of lOgs. each, with 20gs. added from
the Race-fund, for three year olds, 6st. 41b. ; four
year olds, 7st. 121 b. ; five, Bst. 121 b. ; six and aged,
9st. 51b. Nine horses were entered for this race, and
'only four rar. The heat was two miles, and one heat
decided the match. The horses at the starting-post
in due time were,

Mr. Ladbroke's Octavius.
Mr. Lake's (Duke of York's) Venture.
General Grosvenor's Defiance.
Duke of Rutland's Sorcery.
Betting was five to two against Octavio:, and six to
four against Drfiante.
Ditance was much in favour, and at starting took
the lead, Octavies being the last from the post. De-
fiance maintained his advantage until he came to the
sharp turning, to which we have already aUuded,
whets Octavio: pushed forward, and at this moment
they were all nearly neck and neck, D:fianee how-
ever, still maintaining a trifling advantage. The con-
test now became extremely spirited, each horse put
forth every nerve with a spontaneous effort, unaided
by the whip or the spur, and exhibiting, from the dis-
tance to the winning-post, a sample of courage and
close running, which has seldom been excelled. Oc-
tavio:, however, being the most powerful horse,
gained ground, and won the heat with credit. The
Duke of RUTLAND'S Sorcery was second, General
Gnoovestott's Dcfiaoce third, and the Duke of YORK'S
Venture fourth.
A match was afterwards run for 100 gs. p.p. between
Mr. Jones's gelding, against Mr. Lawis's black colt,
and won by the former.
The match, against time, undertaken by a Gen-
tleman of Cambridge, the terms of which were, that
he should ride to Epsom, to see the Derby Stakes
' won, and return to Cambridge by seven o'clock in the
evening, is supposed off, in consequence of the horses
for the Derby not having started, until half past
three, when it was usual fbr them to start at two. A
vast sum of money was dependant upon this match.
Among the distinguished personages present, were
The Dukes of York and Cambridge, the Duke of Rutland,
Lord Derby, Lord Jersey, Lord Darlington, Lord Grosvenor,
Lord Sefton, Gereral Grosvenor, Lord batkVine, Lord River..
Sir W. W. Wynne, *
Mr. W. Wynne Me. Howarth, Mr. Lad•
broke, Mr. Blade, Mr. Tyson &e. The Marchioneia of Sligo,
and several females of diabetics.

buBLN, M4r St. .

' Friday, in the Court of King's Bench, a conditional
Ord* foraCriminal Information was obtained against
the publisher of the Dublin Welly Mestenjer, groun-
ded on the affidavit of Mr. Hnnoens, the prosecutor,
for a libel inserted in that paper, purporting to be a
report of a trial in the Irish Court of Exchequer
Monday, an Inquest was held at the Seven Sisters,
County of Kilkenny, by FRANCIS REYNOLDS, Esq.
Coroner, upon the body of Kyran Campion, herd to
Mr. Little, Ballycuddihy, when a verdict of Wilful
Murder was delivered against some person or persona
unknown. This unfortunate man's head was beaten
to the degree as to render it impos.ible to ascertain
with what implements of death the act was.committed.
Wednesday a most respectable Meeting of the Ma-
gistrates and Gentlemen of Drogheda and Meath,
was held at Duleek, in consequence of an outrage
lately committed at the Bolies, when an industrious
man, named Terrance Byrne, was carded and other-
wise much injured. RALPH Sstvm, Esq. was called
to the Chair ; a number of persons were examined—
and two men, named Bryan and Peter MiKeon, who were
implicated-, were committed to Trim gaol. The neigh-
bourhood is much indebted to Mr. Gorton, who was
the means of bringing those men to justice.

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