The New York herald., 1876-01-30
"FRIEND, DON'T SWEAR
1T is A VILE AND SINFUL HABIT"

have received kilograms from the presidents Of tho
English universities boat clubs
WHAT THE OXFORD
oxford says that tho matter OF an international
collegiate match America viii be discussed At meet
ing OF the club 10 be held on the I'd OF February
special to the Standard says there is little chance OF
their being at the International Collegiate
Regatta at New York the 10th of July, but Pha-
delpha fixture, in August or September. may induce
the club TO send over.
WHAT THE CAMBRIDGE
The Cambridge club mon say they can give but faint
hopes acceptance because the American regatta fol-
lows too closely the May and the Henley
contest Every effort will be made to secure an ac-
ceptance by some OF the Cambridge crew.
TRAINING FOR TIE GREAT AQUATIC DERBY.
oxford and Cambridge universities actively train
ing their mon for the great annual racethe aquatic
Deroy-to como of on the Thames the 9Th of April
THE ruRy-rnR sPKNa HAsDIoAPs
The weights for the spring handicaps are just pub
lished, ana Admiral Rous gives to the world his opin-
lon of the American horses.
How THEY WEIGHTED.
In the mile International Handicap Preakness has 126
lbs. TO carry. Munster, who is within four pounds
the best animal training has five more
In the Newmarket Handicap, Pageant, moderate
animal, has to give Nate, whose weight is 1ls lbs,
lbs
In the City and Suburban the yearold Lowlander
has to give Mate q lbs Mates weight is lis lbs and
Bay Finals l0s lbs.
For the Great Metropolitan, Bay Final has l12 lbs,
and receives Is lbs from Louise Victoria
For the Prince OF Wales Stakes, at EPSON, Bay Eagle
has "a lbs The best hree-year-old in the race, sup
posed to be Lizzie Distin, has ss lbs.
THE CHANCES
1t is evident that Admiral Rous does not think that
Bay Eagle has much chance for the Derby.
Bay Final In the Metropolitan, should have great
chance, as be receives weight from some moderate
horses.
TEE
At present the Americans are not doing much the
turf
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Continued dulness is reported in business circles
Failures here and elsewhere exercise depressing
nuence and outside Of well established securities there
is nothing which invites investment. In the Stock
Exchange speculation 10 very quiet and little demand
is to DO noted in government stocks home railway
shares Brief activity was exhibited in
EGrPr1As BONDS
on the Of favorable rumors but they not
verified reaction occurred and there was decline OF
from one TO two and half per cent Mr. Cave, THO
British Commissioner to the Khedive, is expected in
England at early day, and his report is eagerly
awaited The depression of Egyptian securities has
attracted the largest speculative attention during the
week Sales have been made at from one half 70 one
ian and Argentine bonds have also been lower
THE KHEDrE's PROSPECTS.
The mission Of Mr.. Cave Is the basis Of much spccu-
lation and the London Economa freely expresses the
opinion that the failure OF the English government to
straghten the finances OF the Egyptian vlceroy is re.
garded even in government circles as probable con-
iingency. An editorial in the Times, which asserts
that Egypt must restore her credit by her
tions, alone and unaided, has caused profound SEN
saiion We have reports from Paris that those in that
city who are Interested are likewise considerably e1-
cited
A slight advance has occurred in Spanish bonds
ing 70 the success OF The Anonsists.
The committee OF bond and share holders In Erie re-
Gently held another meeting, which largely at
tended. The reorganization scheme was again dis
cussed, although without important result Sir
Edward watkin presided, and in the Of bis re-
with their American partners the end that thorough
cooperation should DO established.
TIE xnmA nNK
II is not improbable that two gentlemen will shortly
leave for America for the purpose Of obtaining the
views Of prominent citizens with reference 10
the condition and prospects OF the enterprise.
Notwithstanding the declaration BY Reverdy
Johnson that he has faith in Minister
schenck's honesty In this matter the new Emma
Mine directors Ofa different opinion and wrts have
been issued against Messra Park and Stewart the
American promoters The statement that writ has
been issued against Minister schenck not true He
isregarded BY somo legal experts exempt from ar
rest owing to hrs ambassadoria character The mat
tor, however has been ocaIy submitted TO the best
lawyers TO the end that may be determined whether
no can be attacked through the American courts and
Il not whether the American government can be held
responsible
AHKRIcAS sKcunrRs
The principal feature Of the market is a desire 70
purchase American securities, prominent among which
ara sovernmani boRaA Anarican railway bonds how