Star.
London, England, 1826-06-07 00:00:00

ASCOT RACES.

Ascot Races commenced yesterday; and the expec-
tation that the King was to be preens, *warted a very
splendid and fashionable attendance. The company at
these races, owing to the increased distance from Lon-
don, is commonly more select, though less numerous
than at Epsom ; but, on this occasion, the concourse of
persons was very great indeed. As early as by eleven
o'clock the stands began to fill ; and a great rush was
made to those in the immediate neighbourhood of that
occupied by his Majesty. Several alterations, since last
year, have been made in the disposition of the Course.
The Duke of York's stand has :seen removed; and is
now plated next the King's—opposite the winning post.
A new stand for the betting Gentlemen has also been
erected : and temporary stables for the reception of his
Majesty's horses, when he attends, and those of his suite.
About noon, Lord Maryborough, the Steward of the
Course, arrived, when the line of carriages round the
Course was very dense indeed. A great number of car-
riages and four came—Gentlemen driving their own
horses. Other equipages, with equal prerensions, post;
and a great swarm of gigs, and equestrians. But the
approach to Ascot is so good, and the visitors coming
from different quarters—as Windsor, Staines, and B.:1
font—no confusion at all took place in the business of
the assemblage.
A little before the commencement of the fist rAtt,
the King arrived upon e ground; driving directly up
the course, in front of all the stands, so as to show him-
self fully to everybody present. The Duke of York had
corns in rather earlier, and had been riding about the
field upon his favourite gray hone, which must be one
of the most powerful in England. The whole of the
stud of the Royal Family attracted great attention ; one
particular bay horse (among other highly valuable ones),
ridden by an outri&r, was of a beauty and action per-
haps unequalled. His Majesty came in a plain brown
travelling carnage, attended by the Duke of Dorset
(Master of the llorse), his suite following in two other
close carriages, and a phaeton; and was receive.' with
respectful but universal greeting. He looked extremely
well, and was plainly dressed in a blue surtout coat,
gray stook, and round hat, shewing himself constantly
at the window of his stand, in conversation with the
Duke of York, the Duke of Wellington, the Duke of
'Richmond, &c. &c.

Sir ft. Birnie' attended by Tovrnshend, Sayer,, Bishop, and a
strong body of Police, was on the alert, and effectually guarded
against the depredations of the pickpockets ; nor did we hear that
any accidents occurred.
His Majesty in the evening entertained a select dinner party, at
which were present the Duke of Portland, Duke of Wsllington,
Duke of Dorset, and a few others.

Ills Royal highness the Duke of York bad also a dinner party
of 26, including the Duke of Grafton, Marquis of Tavistock. Mar.
quis of Currynghame. Lord Jersey, Lord Clarendon, Lord Orford,
Lord Russell, J. Douglas, Esq. d«ln the match between Lord Rimer's Zealot, and Mr. Theobald's
Cydnus, fur 500 sons. Lard Exeter paid forfeit.
The match between the Duke of York's Milabetb, and Lord
Jersey's Butterfly, was radE

The day's sport consisted of five races; the first of
which was for

His Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas, for horst, of all ages • 4 yrs
lOst. 71b. 6 yrs I Ist.2y). 6 yrs. 1 lat. 12b. and aged list. 4 nines ;
Fur which Te horses started ; only two placed.
Jilt. Wyndham', Chateau Margesux, (Addy),4 yrs . a
Mr. Heathcute's Nigel, 4 yrs . • . 2
.
Mr. Mock tord'a Velaoques, 4 yea .
Lord Tavistock's Shadow, 4 yrs
Lord Cisrenden's Brother to Skilk 4 yte
Betting 5 to 2 on the winner.
At starting, Volasques took the lead; and made very steady
running, followed by Munn Margeaus to the last turn, when the
latter came ont by himself and took the lead. Nigel was close at
limit), and nude a hit of a struggle with him, but in vain; Chateau
Margeauz preserved the front, and wen cleverly by a length.

The second race—for the Deemed Stakes, of 30 sew. each, fir 3 yr.
olds and wpwards, t mike—went of as follows :
Duke of Portland's Mortgage, . yrs, Mt. 111 b. . . 1
M. Wyndham's Stumps, 4 yrs, Sst. 131 b. . . 2
The renewing started, but were not placed :—Lard Warwick's
Double Entendre, 3 yrs, tn. 41b. Duke of Rutland's F.l Dorado,
5 yrs, Ito. il lb. Mr. Medford's Scamper, S yrs, fst. bOlb. Lord
Tavistock's Leeway, 3 yrs, Gst. ?lb. Lord Verulam's Upas, 3 yrs,
lEst. 21b.

Betting dto apt Stumps ;6 to apt Mortgage ;3to 1 apt
Leeway.
Leeway, followed by Mortgage, took the lead to the turn, at a
tremendous rate,when Mortgage came in front, followed by Stumps
and El Dorado, half way up the distance, when they all came togs-
', Cher. Here it was thought to be any body's race, as they con.
tinued, for upwards of to lengths, all of a lump. Mortgage and
Stumps now singled themselves out for the winner, when a most
desperate race ensued right home, the former winning by half a
length. It was as strong run rattling a race as we have seen this year.
The three' following races were short heats, upon the course,
called " The new mile:"

Sweepstakes of 200 sov. each, for 3yr old colts, S. Mb. the winner
of the Derby 71b. and the 2d horse 31b. extra.— New mile.
Lord Exeter's, by Como, Phantom 1
. .
Lord Verulam's, The Moslem 2
. .
Mr. Payne's, The General . 3
. .
.
Duke of Grafton s, Bolivar . . 4

Monarch, Sophist. sister to Nectar colt, and another, paid.
Betting-2 to 1 apt The Moslem; Yto 1 apt Conlin; 3to 1
apt The General; and I to 1 apt Bolivar.
Lord Exeter's cok took the lead at starting, and came as well as
he could from beginning to end; he was this'll followed by the
Moslem. the General and Boliyar,—in fact, for a long way, the last
three were all of a heap." The Moslem got close to the winner
when near home, and The General also made a fine struggle; but
the Cornus colt efeated them both ; Bolivar began to wriggle and
twist in his usual way—shut himself up, and would not struggle a
yard. The race was admirably contested, and won by half a length.
Sweepstakes of 200 soya. each, h. ft. fur 3 year old fillies, 331. Sib.
New mile.
Mr. Wyndham 's sister to Pinwire • • •

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Mr. Tbornhill's Metal - -
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. • 3
Duke of Grtifton's Cremona • • 3
•
His Royal Hilliness Duke of York's Rachel . . 4
Lord G. Cavindish's,,by Partisan, Ridicule . • 5
Betting—Even on Rachel, 3 to i asst the winner, and 5 to I apt
Moral.

Wyndham and Rachel came away in front, and combined at
about three parts speed, making very steady running till they came
to the distance, when Moral made a desperate push, but in vain.—
The 'Wet to Phiwire woo by a length.

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Sweepstakes of 100 says. each for colts Su. 71b. New mile.
Mr. J. Rogers's Waterman • . 1
Duke of Grafton's Norman . • . 2
Lard G. Cavendish's, by Allegro, Barrosa . 5
Betting-11 to 2 apt Barrosa, 5 to 2 apt. Norman, sod S to 2
apt. Waterman.
The winner came of steady, followed closely by the others to
the betting stand, when all les loose, and a beautiful race ensued,
Waterman winning by half a length. The two first ran a dead
Lent at Newmarket a short time since.

The fineness of the weather, after the late heavy
rains, contributed greatly to the general beauty of the
scene; and Ascot, as regards the road from town, is pe-
culiarly happily situated : the views upon the Thames,
passing over Staines-bridge, and in crossing Windsor-
park, where you have the town of Wind..or, with the
Castle, and grand approach, on your right hand, are
singulatly gay and luxuriant. We have already observed,
that the attendance was both numerous and fashionable ;
the chew •; ladies upon the race-ground was worth
riding a hundred miles to look at; for beauty, it could
not have been equalled in the world. Among the per-
sons of distinction present, we noticed
Duke of Wellington, Duke of Richmond. Duke of Grafton.
Duke of Portland, kluquiati Graham, Conyngbam, Exeter,
Lords Fife, Stradbroke, Duawich, Effernont, kc. 'Deere were

she in the Royal Stand, the Marchioness et Cenrillball, Ldp
Georgians and Miss Wellesley ; indeed the whole of the great remit
in the stand, the ante-room, and the flat, were actually thronged.
His Royal Highness the Duke of York was in his own stand
repeatedly, which was also occupied by several fashionable,. The
flat was also covered with spectators.
The sport terminated Onset a quarter before floe, and his Ma-
jesty left the course in the same style as he came, amidst the cheering
of the people.

PEDESTRIANISM.
The Fnot Race, forty mile., between Lieutenant Colbourn
and Mr. P.Airburn, took place over four miles of Cxowsly P.trk,
ColOsiel Payne's, at Ditton, Oxon, yesterday morning; and it was
performed as follows:

• Lieut. Colbourn biin.Sec.
Elgbt miles . 49 2
Ditto . . 43 4
Ditto 6 . 48 6
Ditto . . 49 20
Ditto . . 49 ao

Mr. FAirburn. Min.Sre.
Bien nti:es . 49 10
Ditto . . 40 4
Ditto . '. 49 6
Ditto . . 49 2
Ditto . • 49 4

4k. 45 21

4h. 44 2 a •
It was alne race, and narrowly won.
GRAND PIGEON MATCH FOR 600 SOVEREIGNS.

lICOND DAY.
The above match between Lord Kennedy and Mr. Arrowsmith
was concluded yesterday as follows the first 25 birds, each
killed 19, Mr. A. keeping three a head ; in the second 25, the
shooting was very interesting, Lord Kennedy having twice brought
the match to a tie; at the 25th shot :%Ir. Arrowsmith was one a-
head, be missed his last bird, and thus the match finished a tie,
amidst the cheering of the spectators. The two days' shooting are
as under :

Lord Kennedy.
First Day . .
Second Day

Mr. Arrowamith.
57 First Day . . 40
39 Second Day • 3$
76 7$
The result cnnvinces us that his Lordship is the best shot, and,
had the manner of emoting been alike, there is no doubt but he
would have won the match. We believe that the tie will not be
shut off. On Thursday a matcji for 900 sovereigns, at SO birds each,
will take place at the Red House enclosure, 21 yards from the trap,
between 111es4rs. Oshaldestime and Ross, each to place his gun on
the table, and not touch it till be has pulled the string. On Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, in the ensuing week, two
matches, at 50 birds each per day, for 500 sous. will be decided be-
tween the last-mUnod parties.

THE ARMY.
The last detachment of the sth Regiment of Foot arri►ed on
board the Jupiter transport, on the 3d instant, at Portsmouth, from
Dominica.

The left wing of the 413 d Regiment have moved to Spike Island,
Cove of Cork, preparatory to embarking for Botany Bay---the
head quarters of ibis corps are at Windsor.
The first division of the Depot of the 78th (Highland) Ross-
shire Buffs disembarked at Fort George on Sunday morning from
Cork, having been conveyed from Mummer locks, in the Caledo-
nian Canal, by the Stirling steam packet.
Detachments belonging to the 30th and 36th Regiments of Foot
marched, yesterday morning, froni Westminster, for Colchester.
A Detachment belonging to the 83d Regiment of Infantry marched
yesterday morning from Westminster, for Harwich. A Detach-
ment of the itild Regiment of Foot marched yesterday morning
from Westminster, for Ipswich. Detachments lielonging to the 4th
and 11th Regiments of Light Dragoons marched yesterday morning
from Westminster, for the Cavalry Depot, at Maidstone. Detach-
ments belonging to the 2d, Gth, 20th, 38th, and 48th Regiments of
Infantry, marched yesterday morning from Westminster, for Can-
terbury. Detachments belonging to the 3d and 44th Regiments of
Foot marched yesterday morning from Westminster, for Chatham.
A Detachment belonging to the Royal Staff Corps marched yes-
terday morning, from Westminster, fir Hytbe.
The Depot of the 77th Regiment of Foot, under the command
of Major Cuter; underwent their half yearly inspection eh the
31st oft. In the Barrack-square of Mullingar, before Major General
TAYLOR, from Athlone. The correct and steady manner in which
this newly-raised body of ;Dung men went through the various
evolutions, marching,, and firings, in the improved system, created
the surprise and admiration of many Officers of experience that
were prevent. The Major General appeared highly gratified, and,
after the inspection, was pleased to express his decided approbation
of their performance. The General afterwards minutely inspected
the barracks, regimental books, &c. all of which appeared to draw
forth his warmest encomiums.
The Ist Regiment of Essex Yeomanry Cavalry, under the com-
mand of Colonel Houston, after an absence of eight days' close
training at Saffron Walden, returned to their respective homes on
Friday last.

31ILlTARY PROMOTIONS.
OFFICE OF ORDNANCIt, JUNE 5, 1826.
Corpse' Royal Engineers—Second Lieutenant Elias Durnford to
be First Lieutenant, vice Kennedy, removed to the Line.
Com Missions in the Bloaham and Banbury Corps of Oxfordshire
Yeomanry Cavalry, signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County
of Oxford.
Bernard D'Ewes, Gent. to be Lieutenant; Henry Tawnley, Gent.
to be Cornet, vice D'Ewes, promoted.
Commission in the East Kent Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry,
signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Kent.
Stephen Lushington, Gr. to be Lieutenant, vice Slater, resigned.
Commission in the Yeollianry Cavalry, signed by the Lord Lieute-
nant of the County of Westmoreland.
William Skddall, Gent. to be Cornet.