The Sun.
London, England, 1868-06-08 00:00:00

THE ROYAL YEARLINGS.

The Hampton Court sale always draws, if not
buyers, amateurs and loungers enough to make a
good show in the pretty paddock where 111 r. Ed-
mund Tattersall sets up his box, and if on Saturday
afternoon there were fewer on business bent than
usual, there were the drags and mail phaetons filled
with the faces one has been accustomed to see
there for nraby pears, although some were miss-
ing from the ranks of that brilliant circle who
were wont to send up " the average" after a
fashion we probably have seen the last of. The
Admiral, Sir Watkin Wynn, Lord Scarborough,
and Lord Combermere are generally to be found as
the representatives of what w e must now call
the old school ; while Prince Soltykoff, the Duke
of Newcastle, Lord Falmouth, Lord Vivian, Mr.
Pryor, Mr. A. lleathcote, &c., did duty for the
moderns. The brilliant day had tempted many an
idler to try the beauties of the road—more largely
patronised than the rail—but the counter attrac-
tions of the Grand Prix and the Gun Clubs kept
away many of the habitues.
Truth to say, the show was not very well worth
coming to see. With one or two exceptions it was
as moderate a lot as ever the Royal Stud has
turned out. It does not always happen in the his-
tory of sales of blood stock that the top price is the
top lot; but figure and fact went together on
this occasion. When Mr. Tattersall's hammer
fell to 1,350 guineas for the colt by King Tom—
Bay Celia (the dam of The Duke and The Earl)
the undoubtedly best-looking yearling was dis-
posed of at a not too extravagant price. Two years
since, perhaps, 2,000 would hardly have bought
limn ; now the fight for his possession lay between
Mr. Pryor and John Day, the latter becoming his
nominal purchaser. lie was full of quality, and
about the handsomest King Tom we have yet seen.
Brother to Cambuscan sadly disappointed those
who had expected to see anything approaching to
that sire. Very small, exhibiting no quality, and
with something very like a twisted foreleg, he went
for his full value to Woolcott, the trainer, for 380
guineas. There was some curiosity excited
about the first of Ely's stock that have yet ap-
peared, but, taken as a whole, they did not com-
mand any very warm commendation. One or two
were very fretful and nervous, the best-looking
being the one from Little Lady, a very racing-like
colt, for which the Duke of Newcastle gave 540
guineas. Why his Grace gave 600 for the colt by
St. Albans—Aquamarine, unless for his breeding
and relationship to Regalia, we cannot say ; but
Mr. Pryor had a bargain iu au Ely colt, a half-
brother to Gritnaton, Qui Vive, and Verulatn, very
compact and well-shaped, for 420 guineas. The
Ayacanora filly had all the quality of her sire,
Newminster, and Mr. Graham, who seems going in
for mares, did not give too much for 11:?r at 520
guineas. Another Newminster—The Deformed,
that we liked much better, a well-topped filly, with
great depth, Mr. Beadman, if there is truth in looks,
got a decided bargain at 360 guineas.
The sum total was 6,525 guineaQ, au average of
only 225, and for which the sale is mainly in-
debted to the Bay Celia colt. This is, of course, a
falling off ; but we must remember that yearlings
have been exotic plants for the last two or three
years, and their value an artificial one. It is as
well that breeders should look this fact in the face,
as also another. There is a probability that the
market is overstocked, and that there is more blood-
stock than can find purchasers. We hear on all
sides lamentations over those of the latter who have
g, gone" or retired (the distinct terms), and spe-
culations as to who are the "coming" men. To this
ir there is no satisfactory response, and while we
have no fear that breeding in moderation will well
remunerate those who devote themselves to its
' pursuit, there are just a few signs and symptoms
that the thing has been, perhaps, a little overdone.
Gs.

A brown filly by Ely—Garnish, by Faugh-a-Ballagh
(Mr. Ileathcote) 85
A chestnut filly, by Ely—Lady Blanche, by Stockwell

-(Mr. Cartwright) 100
A brown filly, by St. Albans —Lady Egidia, by New-
minster (Mr. Stevens) 50
A chestnut filly, by St. Albans—Lady Ann, by Touch-
stone (Mr. M'Donough) 75
A chestnut colt, by Ely—Eldorado, by Harkaway

(Mr. H. Goater) 115
A black filly, by St. Albans—Amazon, by Touchstone
(Mr. J. Day) 120
A. brown filly, by King Tom—Lady Gough, by
Launcelot
A chestnut colt, by OrlandoEly—Theodora,.bylyror)

(kr. Pryor) 420
A chestnut filly, by Ely—Bracey, by Mosstrooper

(Mr. Stevens) 100
A bay filly (sister to Julius), by St. Albans—Julio,
by Orlando (Duke of Newcastle) 260
A brown colt, by Wild Dayrell—Jacqueline, by Don
John (Mr. Eyke) 80
A chestnut filly, by Stockwell —Ariadne, by New-
minster (Mr. H. Hill) 180
A brown filly, by St. Albans—The Countess of Albe-

marle, by Lanercost (Mr. Osborne) 65
A brown colt, by St. Albans—Aquamarine, by the
Flying Dutchman (Duke of Newcastle) 600
A chestnut filly, by Orlando or St. Albans—Lady
Melbourne, by Melbourne (Mr. Johnstone) 70
A bay filly, by Caractacus—Rosabel, by Newminster
(Mr J. Day) 70
A bay colt, by Ely—Sister to Little Lady, foaled in
1857, by Orlando (Duke of Newcastle) 510
A chestnut filly, by St. Albans—llimalaya, by Bay
Middleton (Mr Pryor) 150
A bay colt, brother to Cambuscan, by Newminster
--The Arrow, by Slane (Mr- I. Woolcott) 380
A bay colt, by Orlando—Lady Palmorson, by Mel-
bourne
A bay filly, by Newminster—Ayacanora, by Bird-
catcher (Mr. I. Woolcott) 520
A bay colt, by Orlando—Flight, by Jeered
(Mr. J. Day) 200
A chestnut filly, by King Tom —Venus, by Orlando
• (Mr. J. Day) 200
A bay colt, by King Tom—Bay Celia (dam of the
Puke and The Earl), by Orlando (Mr. J. Day) 1350
A bay colt, by Ely—Nun Appleton, by Bay Middle-
ton
A chestnut colt, by St. Albans, dam (foaled in 1855)
sister to Bay Rosalind, by Orlando (Mr M'Do-
nough)
A bay filly (sister to Miracle) by Newminster—The
Deformed, by Burgundy or Llarkaway (Mr Bead-
mah) 360
A brown colt, by Wild Dayrell—Rosobud, by Ratan
(Mr Mytton)
A brown filly, by Wild Dayrell—Trickstress, by
Sleight of Hand (Mr. Stevens)

Total

TIIE GOLD Cur AND TIIE ALEXANDRA PLATE AT
ASCOT.—The following post entrances were made for the
Ascot Cup on Saturday: Blue Gown 3 yrs, Julius 4 yrs,
and King Alfred 3 yrs—the respective owners of the above
paying £lOO for the privilege of past entry up to the hour
of entering for the Trial Stakes, according to the new
clause in the conditions. On the same terms the following
post entries were also made on Saturday for the Alexandra
Plate: Blinkhoolie 4 yrs, Julius 4 yrs, and Dalesman,
5 yrs.

LIVERPOOL.-Ir. Robertson Gladstone having declined
to stand, Mr. Vernon Harcon4, Q,.C., has been invited to
come forward in conjunction with Mr. William Rathbone.
It is said that Mr. Harcourt will accept the invitation,
provided that the Liberals of Oxford city can fix upon a
suitable candid to to fill the vacancy which will be
created on the retirement of }fir. Ncate.

LAMBETH. —Mr. Thomas Anshes will stand for election
entirely on the voluntary-grincipfe. his committee upiler-
taking to meet the whole of tlYe tccessary expenses.

WESTMINSTER. —lt is said that the friends of Mr. Mill,
M.P., will- again propose him for Westminster under
conditions similar to those .adopted at the last general

election.

GRATH:W.—In anticipation of the coming dissolution
the Liberal party in this borough have held several large
and influential meetings during the past week, at all of
which much enthusiasm was manifested in favour of Mr.
A. J. Otway, the present member, who has announced
his intention of seeking re-election at the hands of his
present constituents. Among the names of candidates
mentioned as being likely to be brought forward to oppose
Mr. Otway are those of Vice-Admiral G. Elliot, who was
defeated at the last general election, and Mr. Hardy ; but
should the Conservatives decide on a contest it is probable
that Admiral Elliot will be the candidate put forward.
PRESTON.—Lord Edward Howard, who will lose his
seat at Arundel through the disfranchisement of that
borough, is mentioned as a candidate for Preston, where
the Catholic interest is very strong. Captain the Hon. P.
A. Stanley and Sir Thomas liesketh, both. Cowervatives,
are the sitting members.
GUILDFORD.—It is believed that Mr. G. Onslow, the
present Liberal member, will not offer himself for re-elec-
170n. In Titielliation of hrs'eVent, the names of Mr.
Frederick Peel, the Hon. Auberon Herbert, and Mr.
Evelyn, who formerly represented the county, are spoken
of as gentlemen from whom a candidate will be selected
by the Liberal party. Mr. Garth will again offer himself
in the interests of the Conservatives, and as parties in the
borough are very evenly balanced, there will be a severe
fight for the seat.

G RIVESEND.—The name of Mr. Hardy, the son of the
Home Secretary, has been freely mentioned as a Conserva.
tive candidate.

NORTH SHIELDS.—It is understood that Mr. Ingham
will not offer himself at the neat election for the repre-
sentation of this borough.
THE NEW NoRTURN BOROUGHS. The three •new
boroughs created by trie"Reform Act in the county of Durham
are preparing for the coming elections. At Hartlepool
Mr.. Ralph Ward Jackson, who is locally known as the
founder of West Hartlepool, is likely to be brought for-
ward by the Conservatives. At Stockton Mr. Joseph
Dodds, a local solicitor, and a moderate Liberal, has
received a requisition, signed by nearly 3,000 ratepayers,
asking him to allow himself to be put in nomination. At
Darlington Mr. E. Backhouse and Mr. IL R. Spark,
both Liberals, offer themselves. At Middlesborough Mr.
Bolekow, a Liberal, is not likely to be opposed.
I3osToN.—Sonle of the supporters of Mr. T. Parry,
M.P., are dissatisfied with his votes—or, at any rate, ono
of his votes--on the Irish Church question ; but upon the
whole it seems probable that Mr. Parry will receive the
support of the Liberals of the borough, should he again
offer himself. Mr. J. 11. Palmer, Q.C., has been "named"
as a second Liberal candidate, but nothing has at present
been decided on with reference to the learned gentleman.
The representation of the borough is at present shared be-
tween Mr. Parry and Mr. J. W. Malcolm (Conservative.)

LYNN.—The Liberals of this town have formed an asso-
ciation for the maintenance and dissemination of Liberal
opinions in the borough. Sir T. F. Buxton, the present
Liberal sitting member, will stand again. The representa-
tion is at present divided between Lord Stanley and Sir
T. F. Buxton, but the Conservatives threaten a second
candidate in the person of the Hon. li. Bourke.
ABINGDON.—The Liberals in this borough are taking
active measures to contest this seat. Sir Benjamin S.
Phillips, an alderman of London, has been spoken of as a
possible candidate.

BATII.-Dr. Dalrymple has been invited to come
forward for this city against Colonel Hogg, the Conser-
vative member. The other representative is Mr. Tite,
Libural.

ROCIIESTER.-It has been announced that the Conser-
vatives intend bringing forward Major m. G. Best, of
Boxley Lodge, near Maidstone, as a candidate for this
city at the approaching general election. Major Best
possesses considerable property in the adjoining borough
of Chatham, and has great local influence, but it appears
to be uncertain whether he will accept the invitation to
contest the city on Conservatives principles. In the
meantime, the present members, Mr. P. Wykeharn
Martin and Serjeant J. A. Kinglake, Recorder of Bristol,
have signified their intention of again offering themselves
for election.

EAST WORCESTERSHIRE,.—Since the defeat of Mr.
Laslettt, his agents have been canvassing in Dudley the
doubtful Liberals and Conservatives, and those electors
who remained neutral during the recent contest. It would
appear from this that Mr. Laslett really intends to come
forward again at the general election, and court another
defeat.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE.—A Constitutional Association has
been formed in Gloucester, and it is understood that the
city will be contested at the next election. The Conserva,
tive candidate will probably be Sir Samuel Baker, tht
African traveller, whose father was a Gloucester merchant,
and who is himself a Gloucestershire man. One of the present
Liberal members for the city, Mr. W. P. Price, who is a
large landowner in the county and a timber merchant of
Gloucester, will, it is said, contest the western division
with Colonel Kingscote, in opposition to Colonel Somerset,
who was lately elected, after a close contest, on the resig-
nation of Lord Justice Rolt ; and it is also stated that the
Hon. Charles Berkeley, formerly member for the city, and
the defeated candidate for West Gloucester, will again
come forward for the city in conjunction with Mr. Monk,
now the second Liberal member.
GLASGOW AND ABERDEEN UNIVERSITIES.—The report
to the effect that Mr. Andrew Halliday Duff would offer
himself for the representation of Glasgow and Aberdeen
Universities, is correct. Mr. Duff's promises of support
are said to be of an encouraging character.
WATERFORD COUNTY.—It is the intention of the Con-
servatives to bring forward Lord Marcus De la Poer
Beresford, eldest brother of the Marquis of Waterford,
and Captain the Hon. W. C. Talbot, R. N., who unsuc.
cessfully contested the seat when it became vacant through
the elevation of the Earl of Tyrone to the peerage.

Cardinal Andrea is the eighty-fifth cardinal who
has died since the accession of Pope Pius IX. The first
two died in 1846, and were followed to the grave by six in
1847, one in 1848, three in 1849, three in 1850, five in 1851,
three in 1852, four in 1853, three in 1854, five in 1855, four
in 1856, four in 1857, four in 1858, two in 1859, four in
1860, six in 1861, three in 1862, three in 1863, four in 1864,
two in 1865, five in 1866, eight in 1867, and one (Andrea)
in 1868.

THE SUMMER CIRCUITS OF THE RIDGES.—In addi-
tion to the Western and Northern Circuits, the fixtures of
which were settled on Wednesday last, and noticed at the
time, the following further arrangements have been made by
the judges: Home Circuit (Mr. Baron Martin and Mr. Justice
Willes): Hertford, July 9 ; Chelmsford, 13 ; Lewes, 16 ;
Maidstone, 21; and Guildford, 28. Oxford Circuit (Mr.
Justice Byles and Mr. Baron Pigott): Abingdon, July 8;
Oxford, 11; Worcester, 15 ; Stafford, 20 ; Shrewsbury, 28 ;
Hereford, 31 ; Monmouth, August 4; and Gloucester 7.

ACCIDENT TO THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.—On
Saturday the Duke of Wellington, whilst out riding at
Strathfieldsaye, was, through his horse stumbling, thrown,
and fell heavily on his hem'. For several minutes the
duke was insensible. On being taken to the mansion in
a helpless condition the duchess was greatly alarmed.
The duchess instantly sent express to London to Mr.
Prescott Hewett for his professional services. Happily,
the duke has not sustained any serious injury, but is
severely bruised on the head, just above his left temple.
On Sunday morning he was considered going on favourably.
and we believe Mr. Hewett left for town, as he considerei
there was no danger.

TIIE METROPOLITAN MEAT AND Po ULTItY
MARKEr.—llapid progress is now being made in order to
get this market complete. The hoarding has been removed
from the southern end, and the new street from thence
into St. John-street will be opened in a few days. The
workmen are fast proceeding with the construction o!
the iron roof which will cover the main thoroughfare
between the northern and southern wings. In the
northern wing several blocks of shops are now nearly
completed. One of the corner towers is completed, and
the others are making rapid progress. Everywhere about
the building here is to be seen great activity, and the con-
tractors, Messrs. Browne and Robinson, have no doubt
whatever as to its being ready for opening by Christmas,
The Markets Improvement Committee visited the works
,nt Wednesday, and expressed themselves highly pleased
with the progress which had been made since they were
last there.—City PIUS.

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