The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-24 00:00:00

THE HANDICAPS.

A lull in the turf market succeeded tho publication of the
weights for the spring handicaps. In the City some in-
vestments were made on the Chester Cup ; and although
Drogheda was in great demand, yet people seemed to make
their transactions with caution. It is evident that the
Chester Cup puzzles the cognoscenti, for so many horses
appear well in that they are at a loss to spot the absolutely
to be trusted one. I have nothing to add to the brief notes
which appeared in The Sun of Thursday last, and shall wait
until after the declaration of forfeits before I fully express
my opinion on the comparative chances.
The framers of the Newmarket and Epsom Handicaps
have adopted very effectual measures for the prevention of
speculation on those events, by delaying the publication of
the weights until February. The Chester Cup, therefore,
is the only handicap race which will be speculated upon to
any extent at present, for sporting reporters will doubtless
not be called upon to chronicle any doings on the North-
amptonshire Stakes and Great Northern until within a few
days of the respective races.
The Derby has become almost a dead letter in the market.
Promised Land holds his position seemingly on sufferance
only, and T shall be fully prepared to see him superseded by
both Merryman and Marionette. The latter is much
fancied in quarters generally well informed with respect to
the Danebury horses, and if my information be trustworthy
the horse has grown into a very fine racing-like colt. Not
until the weather becomes settled, and the horses are enabled
to resume active work, will speculation on the Derby take a
decided turn.

Perhaps the most important event, after the declaration o
the weights, is the issue of the winter edition of Ruff's
Guide, which is placed before the public with contents more
voluminous than ever. The addition of the steeplechases
is a great improvement, and cannot fail to extend vastly the
reputation of the work.

A FRESH MAN.

THIS DAI'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, Jan. 24.—Wind this day at noon W. ;
light breeze and fine. It blew a heavy gale on Saturday
night and Sunday morning with severe squalls, but with
not much rain.
RAMSGATE, Jan. 23.—Wind S.W., heavy gale.—Arrived
—Albertina, from Rotterdam, for Philadelphia; Cordelia,
from London, for Cuba assisted in with loss of both
anchors and chains ; John and Mary, from London, for
Bermuda, with loss of anchor and chain.
GALWAY, Jan. 23.—Arrived—Pacific (s.s.), from New
York and Halifax.'

SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 23.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Tagus
(s.), from Gibraltar, &c.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH
SOUTHAMPTON, Monday Morning.
Wind, N.W.

Arrived—Fulton, steamers, from Havre ' • Behar, steamer,
from Alexandria ; Tagus, steamer, from Gibraltar ; Bril-
liant, from Jersey.
Sailed—Alma, for Sunderland ; Ondine, steamer, for Lon-
don ; Brilliant, for Jersey ; Alliance, for Lyme.
LIVERPOOL, Monday Morning.
Wind, W.
Arrived, Jan. 23.—Frank Pierce, from New Orleans ;
Damascus, screw steamer, from Trieste ; Nucleus, from
Venice ; Gleane and Dispatch, from St. Michael's.
Arrived, Jan. 24.—Helene' from St. Domingo ; Alegr o,
from St. Übe's ; Lady Ogle, from Cadiz.
Off.—America, steamer, from Boston.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Monday Morning.
Wind W., tide three hours ebb, weather fine.
Arrived, Jan. 24.—Furet, from Gravelines ; Dolphin,
steamer, from Antwerp.
Sailed.--Thompson Hankey, jun., for Gravelines.
DEAL, Monday Morning.
Wind dWllVree's% fromm
derate.
Passed.—James, London, for Bermuda.
Anchored.—Brothesa, for St. Skitt's ; Jan Techker, for
Rio Janeiro; Abus, for New Orleans; Cresswoll, for
Havannah—all from London.
Sailed.—Mayflower, for Port Phillip.
Prometheus, for Rio Janeiro, slipped from anchor and
chain yesterday during the gale, and is being supplied from
hence with others.

Mr. Gye has been to Paris, says the _Literary
Gazette, in search perhaps of another liarytono eantante.
How the transfer of Signor Graziani from Covent-garden
to Drury-lane was effected remains a puzzle, which may
possibly be unravelled some time hence, but which at pre-
sent is inexplicable.

AN INGENUOUS CHlLD.—Professor Jacob Grimm
relates the following anecdote :—" Not long ago a little girl
of
.about eight years of age, apparently belonging to a good
family, rings at the door of Dr. Grimm, and tells the ser-
vant that she wishes to speak to the ' Herr Professor.'
Thinking that the little one had to deliver a message, the
servant shows her into the study of the Professor, who re-
ceives her kindly, and asks after her errand. The child
looks at him with earnest eyes and says, Is it thou who
hast written those fine Marchen?' (fairy tales.) yes, my
dear,' answers Dr. Grimm, 'my brother and I have writt(
the Haus Marchen.' ' Then thou hast also written the
tale of the clever little tailor, where it is said at the end,
who will not believe it must pay a thaler ?" Yes, I have
written that too.' Well, then, Ido not believe it, and
I suppose I have to pay a dialer ; but, as I have
not so much money now, I'll give thee a groschen on
account, and pay the rest by-and-bye.' The savant, as may
be imagined, was not a little surprised and amused. He
inquired after the name of his conscientious little reader,
and took care that she reached her home 6afely.