The Sun.
London, England, 1869-02-27 00:00:00

The Price of Gold.

The quotation of gold at Paris Is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 251. 153. per LI sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
£3 as. 104 d. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold at the above price is abut I.loth per cent. dearer in
Paris than in London.

The course of exchange at New York on London for bills
at 60 days' sight was on the last date about 1 SI per cent
At this rate there is no profit on the importation of gold
from the Unl:cd `tales.

The general business of California is reported
this winter as full of life. Improvements of all kinds are
progressing rapidly: Money is plenty, and can be had
cheap. Silver mining companies, with an aggregate
nominal capital of £18,000,000, have been organized in
San Francisco during the last two months.
In an argument before the Supreme Court at
Boston, the other day, upon the meaning of the word
" survive," in the will of the late Joseph E. Worcester,
LL. D.,-Yule distinguished lexicographer, one of the counsel
cited the definition of that word given in Worcester's dic-
tionary, as indicating the intent of the testator.
" Aw I" exclaimed au English Cockney to a
Western traveller in England, 4.; speaking-aw of the law
Of primogeniture lave you hentail in America ?"
Hen-
tail!" said the Ain-erica; looking at hiS interrogator with
curiosity ; " No'sir. We have the cocittalutt4WriGN azd
very pop* dciuk it is. - • - - 7 1

EPseef.—At Liverrool we have, in the Annual Handi-
cap, Cheddington and Roquefort, but I think they will
both be absentees. Molyneux Steeplechase—Ada, L. S. D.,
and Fairyland are in, and the distance will suit L. S. D.,
who cannot complain of his weight. The moderate Auri-
fera is the only one we have in the United Hunters' Race.
Spring Flying Stakes—We have Sir Oliver, Macduff, and
Onyx, of which trio I prefer Macduff. Sefton Handicap
Seringapatam, Onyx, and Juanita are engaged, and here
again I prefer Mr. Hughes's chance, if Seringapatam runs.
Grand National--We have no less than thirteen engaged
here, but I may at once dispose of Roving Maid, Flat-
catcher, Bannockburn, Lord Ronald, Surney, Columbia,
Ada, and Gipsy Girl. If tho reported trial be true 1 may
do the same with Fairyland, Clansman, and L. S. D.,
which leaves Despatch and Captain Cros,tree. As the
latter, I know, was tried on Wednesday afternoon over
the Croydon Steeplechase Course (I believe, though I
cannot speak positively, with C.C.), I suppose ho came off
second best, though I had a great fat,cy for him. Despatch
they say has beaten The Lamb at even weights, and if
The Lamb is really in form this of course would be good
enough to win, but I knew from personal experience that
last year, when Nightingall had hint in training, aad
ruttrell had Clansman, every time they were roughed
up together, and even when they were actually tried Clans-
man could leave him after they had gone three miles, and
could win as far as be liked at four miles ; therefore, al-
though Dispatch is worl.lfully well in at lOst 81b, 1 trill
never believe he can get the Liverpool course till I see
that ho has woe. Herennanius is in the Welter Cup, and
Cheddington, Aurifera, and RequefoA in the Hurdle nice.
The March. Stakes is a gift fur Pats if she runs. Sefton
Steeplechase—Comberton, Despatch, Surney, Columbia,
Ada, Roving Maid, Bannockburn, Captain Crosstree, Lord
Ronald, L. S. D., and Gipsy Girl are engaged. This race
is a gift for Despatch at this distance (two miles and
three-quarters) if he does not get too much of a gruelling
on Wednesday. The old Warrior should win the Welter
Handicap.
LAMBOURNE.—In the Trial Stakes at Liverpool we have
Vulcan and Chassepot, and 1 think that Vulcan will turn
out the best. Mersey Cuy—Edith I don't think much of.
She is also in the Spring Flying Stakes. King of the
Rovers is in the Flying Stakes as well, but I cannot think
that he has any chance of winning after his running at
Lincoln. Tyro Stakes—The filly by Cramond out of
Sempstress is in, and if she runs will give a good account
of herself. Belladrum still keeps doing good work. Mr
Merry was down here on Thursday morning, acd the fol-
lowing horses came out :—Sunstroke, Belladrum, North
Briton, St. Mango, Sunlight, Miss Hayes, Crocus, colt by
Marsyas out of Symmetry, Sunshine, The Parson, filly by
Dundee out iofi Zaidee, filly by Lord of the Isles out of
Lady Lurewell, filly by Cramond out of Sempstress,
Phoebus, and Disguise. Tho Parson led Belladrum a
short canter. Sunstroke did the same for the others.
Miss Hayes, colt by Marsyas out of Symmetry, the filly by
Cramond out of Sempstress, the filly by Lord of the Isles
out of Lady Lurowell, and the filly by DUndee out of
Zaidee were put through the mill. The Marsyas colt won
easily. Miss Hayes led [Sunshine a good gallop. Sun-
stroke, The Parson, St. Mungo, North Briton, Crocus,
and Belladrum went over the hill, where Belladrum went
a rattling gallop by himself, going like a racehorse, and
pulling his jockey almost out of the saddle. St. Mungo
led North Briton and Croons over the same course, and
The Parson did the same for Sunstroke.

MiDDLEHAm.—The following horses are fit, and likely
to go to Liverpool :—Three per Cent., Etoile Filante,
Pride of Erin, Nectarine, Maringue, Siege Train, and
King of the Fairies, Etoile Filante is engaged in the
Mersey Cup, Flying Handicap and Sefton Handicap. This
mare has done a lot of work, and is very fit. If she runs
up to the form she shows at home, she will win two of
these races. King of the Fairies is very well, but may be
re: erveal for Shrewsbury, where he has two engagements.
Three per Cent. has had a good preparation for the Welter
Cup, and is very fit. Meringue is in the Tyro Stakes,
and is a very useful colt. Ho can gallop a bit, acd I have
no doubt will run well. Siege Train is a smart filly, and
quite fit. It will take a good one to beat her in the March
Stakes. Honesty, I hear, came home last night, but I did
not see him out to-day (Thursday). He is in the Mersey
Cup and Liverpool Cup. We have also Netherwood en-
gaged at Liverpool, but he is not nearly fit yet, although
a very useful colt and a good goer.
STANTON.-At Liverpool we have Nutgirl and Jeanie
Deans entered for the Trial Stakes. The last named is
the best. Annual Hurdle Handicap.— Orne and Ada Pene-
lope are engaged, and should the first-named be sent for
this, instead of the Grand National, he will win. Spring
Flying Stakes.—Salliet, Parma, and Nutgirl are in.
Parma will about win if wanted. The two first-named
are in the Sefton Handicap, but previous running will be
the best guide. The ally by Oxford out of Novara is in
the Tyro Stakes, but I should think she will not run.
Orne will find the company too good for him at the dis-
tance in the Grand National. Ada Penelope is in the
Hurdle Handicap Plate, but your subscribers will be able
to judge for themselves on previous running. Fitz-Adam
and the Attack gelding have accepted in the Liverpool
Cup, and should the first-named go for it ho will be in the
first three.

FINDON. -At Liverpool wo have engaged in the Trial
Stakes Fal-lal and Pompeii, The for,ner is doing pretty
well, and the latter is at Derby. Mersey Cup. -Sister to
Vedette is doing regular and good work. Spring Flying
Stakes.-Mistletoe, Fal-lal, end R ety are in. I have
already spoken of Fel• lal. Retry is still at Danebury, and
Mistletoe has not been at home since Lincoln. Sefton
Handicap.- Sister to Vedette and Pompeii are in. Welter
Cup.-S.stor to Vedette and Pompeii are engaged. March
Stakes. -Colt by Ace of Clubs out of Lemonade requires
more time, although he has done a considerable amount of
work. Some other horses will no doubt be sent for stakes
th tt hive yet to close. Romping Girl, Cocoanut, Heritage,
Vixen gelding, and Xi are doing an average amount of
work. Warrington has been in physic since ho arrived,
and has not yet started in work.
MALTox. -At Liverpool in the Flying Stakes and Sefton
Handicap we have Tramp, Soubrette, Fiehu, and Queen of
York. The last-named has not been out since her return
from Lincoln, though she is well. As for Fichu and Sou-
brette, they are both well and fit to run, and whichever C.
Peck runs will be found dangerous. Tramp is in the Spring
Cup, and I rather think this will be journey, as Owain
Glyndwr and Amendment have beeu loading a mile and
three quarters kiilTop daily, first one and then the other.
In the Tyro Stakes we have Navigator, who is well and
has done a lot of good work. I think he will be found
handy if wanted. Taraban is leading The Spy, Royal Oak,
and Thunder their mile and a half gallop daily. Zapolya
is leading Tolson d'Or, Kentish Fire, and The Clipper a
similar distance.
HENDESFORD. - Since my last several of our trainers
have been at Nottingham, but business has been pro-
gressing favourably at home. Onr Liverpool steeplechasers
are dcin3 well, but all here are in favour of Fan, who
will come out a star. Dick Turpin is looking and going
well, but be is not considered good enough by the profes-
sionals. The Trial Stakes, Albion might win ; and Fan,
if pulled out, might win the Hurdle Race. For the Mersey
Cup, Master Willie reads well in. Flying Stakes -Master
Tom will prove best from here. Tryo Stakes-Official
Assignee will be hardly ready. Sefton Handicap -Albion
is my fancy. Welter-Much will depend on the running
for the Sefton Handicap.
ISTEWMARKET.-C. Green, since Lincoln, has done some
good work with Guy of Warwick. W. Jarvis has given
Havelock a strong preparation, and up to the present time
he is well and fit to run. I expect ho will take a deal of
beating. Friday-The following horses did their regular
work : -John Davis, Wild Oats, Chatelherault Miss
Havelock, Ryshworth, Blueskin, Vanichks, Vespasian,
Knight of the Garter, King Richard, Purveyor, Guy of
Warwick, Havelock, Gardener, Brigstock, and Miss Day-
rell. My selections for Liverpool are : -Mersey Cup -
Vespasian. Grand National-Gardener and Havelock are
sure to run well. Spring Cup -Knight of the Garter.
ILSLEY.-WO have Hammerton and Falstaff in the
Mersey Cup at Liverpool. and I think Hammerton will
about land if he rues, as he is the beat at the weights.
Amour, Propre, Dawdle, Claymore, and Kellogg are in
the Spring Flying Stakes, and I like Dawdle's chance the
best. She will certainly take her own part. Of Mr Heene's
pair, Hibernian and Henriette, in the Tyro Stakes, I fancy
the latter will run well.

LEWEEL—We have only three engaged at Liverpool—
viz., in the Foal Stakes, Prince Leopold, Hidden Treasure,
and Princess L • omsa. Which of the three they will send
I have no idea, but they are a rough-looking lot, and in
my opinion not worth standing. The horses here have
been doing about the dame amount of work as usual. The
Derby horse Ethus id going on well, but I think is not up
to first-class form.
FYPIELD.— In the Spring Flying Stakes at Liverpool,
Marshal Ney and lone filly are engaged. They are well,
but I hare no fancy for either. Tho latter is also en-
gaged in the Sefton Handicap. She has done plenty of
work, and is fit and well, but as she ran so very badly
last year, 1 think she will find the company too good for
her on this occasion. .
KINGSCLEUE.—Since my last, the following horses have
being doing good work :—The Palmer, Blue Gown, Pero
Gomez, King Clophetua, Siderolite, Vagabond, Morns,
Rosicrucian, Lictor, Masterstoke, Miami colt, Madame
Eglentino filly, Girasol, Blue Stocking, and Waif. Nyl
Gan and Salamis have been doing walking exercise. We
shall liar° no horses at Liverpool or Shrewsbury.
RICHMOND.—At Liverpool, in the Spring Flying Stakes
we have Last Rose of Summer and East Coast. Both are
well, having:done plenty of work, but I should stand the
Rose," as I expect East Coast will about win
etnheagSeedftoant
Handicap.
CHILTON.—i find that we litre nothing g
Liverpool, but we have several" etting ready for Shrews-
bury.

DEATH or MR. W. STEBBING.—We regret to have to an-
nounce the death of Mr. W. Stabbing, which took place on
Friday, at Newmarket, after a lingering illness. The de-
ceased was brother of the proprietor of the Rutland Arius
at NeWmaiket, and was well known as the trainer of Xuight
of St. Geoige (winner of the 6t. Leger in 3,844) and other
lioisos:_ . .