Star.
London, England, 1818-05-30 00:00:00

SPORTING

EPSOM RACES, MAY
Although the spectators' were not nearly so numerous U eititee
on the first or second days, the company was more select.—
Every.thing was conducted in a ddierent Style there was no
confusion, no disturbance ; the road was not blocked up by
doglcarts or jaitnting-cars, nor did we see an accident happen of
any kind. At a little after one o'clock, his Royal Highness the
Duke of YORK appeared on the ground on horseback, having
been conveyed to Epsom in a landau and four. His Royal
Highness remained on the course during the *hole of the day,
alternately walking and riding. A great many of the Nobility
were also present t among them we observed Earl Gaorirwoa,
the Marquis of Aitocestv, Lord FOLKT, Lord Thosr, and many
others. Lady Ectiitaoaottort and her family were also on the
race-course, in a barouch. The Stakes run for *ere the Oaks
Stakes, and the racing commenced a short lime before three
o'clock. It was the second year of the Oaks Stakes of 508.•
each, h. ft. for three-year -old fillies, Sat. elb. a mile and a half.
The owner of the second horse to receive longs. out of the stakes.
About ten horses started, and three were placed; betting was
three to one against the winner. The following is the order in
which the three first came in t

Mr. Vdny's filly, by Waxy, out of Maxis A 1
LordStawell's brown filly, by Pbantom - _ A g

Crockford names Mi...Yonees bay filly Fanny 3
Fanny was one of the favourites of the day ; but she was far
behind when Briseis came in, owing to some accident which
happened to her while in the act of running. The great contest
was between Briseis and Brush. The former won by a length.
The Handicap Sweepstakes of logs. each, three quarters of
a mile, for horses of all ages (two-year-olds excepted), was also
run for at about half-past three co'clocL Six horses.started, and
it was a very interesing race.
Mr. Cowley's Osman, aged, Bst. 101 b. - - 1
Mr. Sheward's Damocles, 9st. - - 2
Between these two horses there was a very hard contest, and
it was not until they arrived within a very short distance.of the
winning post that it was decided.

There was a Plate of 501. for all ages, to have been run by
two horses, but it did not take place. The great betters were
particularly active during the whole of the day to retrieve the
losses of Thursday ; and at one o'clock the Betting-stand was
completely crowded. The whole of the races were concluded
at 'bout half-past four o'clock.
During the contest for the Derby, on Thursday, a well-
mounted dandy, either from ignorance, or intention, or want
of jockeyship, placed himself directly in the course, just as the
horses were stretching away neck and neck for the goal, by which
one of them was entirely thrown out, and a good deal of jost-
ling created among the others. The unfortunate cardiac in-
stantly perceived the mischief he had caused, and, clapping spurs
to his Bucephalus, he attempted a precipitate retreat ; but the
Deputy Stewards, and Course-keepers, with a whole troop of
disappointed knowing ones, as instantly commenced the pursuit,
and, being overtaken, he received, as he fled sans chapeau' a
most outrageous horsewhipping, his pursuers never ceasing their
merciless flagellations, tilthe was completely off the course.
The long-expected match for 100 gs. upon the event of which
large sums were depending, between Mr. Bucxxx's mare and
Captain Car.nwr.u.'s bay gelding, was run for on Monday last,
at Foubridge, in Gloucestershire, and won by the former.

PEDESTRIANISM.
F. GILL4II, Esq. of Canterbury, who is supposed to be the
swiftest runner in England, has undertaken, for a wager of 100 gs.
to run the distance of 120 yards in 15 seconds. Bets are at pre-
sent in favour of tittle.

Remit, the reputed best runner of the day, was matched on
Thursday for 100 gs. to run ten miles with the Painter who run
from the Black Horse, in Tottenham. court-road, to the nine
mile-stone at Whetstone, in one hour lately. RAINEI gives hi
minutes at starting. Forty. guineas is staked for the match.

Yesterday being the Anniversary of the Restora-
tion of Ring CIIARIES 11. no business was done at
the Stock Exchange, nor were there any proceedings
in Parliament; the morning was ushered in with the
ringing of bells, and at one o'clock the Park and
Tower guns were fired in honour of the day. •

It is now very generally reported, that Parliament
will b 5 prorogued on Saturday next, and that the
Dissolution will take place early in the following
week. Tuesday is mentioned ; but we believe this
is not certain.

The Hon. Captain BERKELEY has offered himself
a Candidate for Gloucester City.
There are five Candidates for Penrhyn, six for
Grampound, and all the other Ctitnish Boroughs,
ares we understand, to be desperately contested.
At Litchfield, it is reported that the Hon. T. ANSON
will offer his services to the Electors.

JOSEPH CRIPPS, Esq. of Cirencester, has announced
his intention of coming forward to represent that
place on the ensuing General Election. Mr. CRIPPS
represented that highly respectable and independent
borough in two former Parliaments.
Mr. MANNING, one of the present Members for
Evesham, it is understood, retires. Mr. HOWARTH
again- stands the poll against either of the new Candi-
dates Sir C. Commun.'. or Mr. BottouroN, son of
Sir CHARLES ROUSE BOUGHTON.

Generals FINCH and MANNERS, the Members for
Cambridge, gave an elegant dinner on Tuesday last,
at the Town-hall of Cambridge, to their electioneering
friends ; and the new Candidate, H. J. ADEANE, Esq.
a similar entertainment' to his, on the same day, at
the Sun Hotel.

Mr. HANSON offers himself for the respectable Bo-
rough of Andover on the expected dissolution of
Parliament, and with considerable prospect of suc
cess, standing upon the Portsmouth interest. It is
rumoured there is likely to be a change in the Repre-
sentation of that County.
SUDBURY &Ecru:lN.—This place is warmly con-
tested. Mr. Alderman HEYCIATE arrived on Monday
morning, in consequence of an express, and imme-
diately commenced the most successful canvass ever
remembered in that town. It is understood that the
success of this Gentleman is nearly certain, one vote
being generally promised to him, and that ie contest
will be between the other Candidates, Mr. WYATT
M.P. for the Borough, and Mr. BROADHURST, M.P.
for Hedon, in Yorkshire. The latter gentleman inti-
mated, in his speech on Tuesday evening, that unless
better supported, he should retire; since which, it is
understood, he has been more successfid. MT.WYATT,
when the last accounts left, had not arrived, but had
intimated his intention to persevere. Mr. HEYOATE
left the Borough on Wednesday morning, in conse-
uence of an invitation to meet the freemen resident
in London and the neighbourhood; and we since hear
that nearly the whole of them have promised that
gentleman their votes. None of the parties relax in-
their exertions. It is understood that Sir J. Cox MP-
PESLY, M.P. who is now in Italy, retires.
In the Court of Common Pleas, Dublin, on Satur-
day last, an application was made by the defendant, in
the remarkable Crim. Con. case of Nuazin v. NOR/E,
to get the verdict of sirpence damages, obtained by
the plaintiff, set aside. It was positively refused.
Thursday se'nnight, a young woman, children's.
maid to Mr. DARLEY, on Sir John's-quiry, Dublin,
went into a public house in Townshend-stmt, for it
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drink of water, while in a beat • she no sooner drank
off a tumbler-full, than she fell brick, sad expired.