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DURHAM. 



Durham, the capital of the county, is situated 

 on the river Wear, 260 miles from London. The 

 castle and cathedral stand on an eminence, and 

 are well worth the attention of visitors. The see 

 of Durham is the most richly endowed of any in 

 England. In 1831, the inhabitants amounted to 

 10,125. 



Three days' racing takes place here in the 

 beginning of May, which is well attended. On 

 the first day, a plate of £50 is given by the 

 members for the city of Durham, for horses that 

 never won £50 at any one time, in plate, or stakes, 

 before the day of running ; two mile heats. On 

 the second day, a plate of £50 is given by 

 the members for the northern division of the 

 county ; three yrs. old, 7st. 41b. ; four, 8st. 51b. ; 

 five, 8st. 101b. ; six and aged, 9st ; m. and g. al- 

 lowed 31b. A winner of £50 at any one time, in 

 plate or stake, before the day of entry, to carry 

 31b., if two or more, 51b. extra ; two mile heats. 



Stockton is situated on an eminence on the 

 northern bank of the river Tees, 20 miles from 

 Durham, and 244 from London, and contains up- 

 wards of 5000 inhabitants. The races are held 

 about the end of August, a week after those of 

 York, on the Carrs, on the opposite side of the 

 river. On the second day, a gold cup, value 

 £100, by subscription of 10 sovs. each; two miles 

 and a distance. 



