The Press. — London, England, 1858-01-30 00:00:00

~•. i t v ,t HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. LAse night took place the final State representation a t this theatre, at which her Majesty, the Court, and the illustrious pair who have just returned from Windsor, were present. The play selected was The Rivals, followed by an afterpiece, The Spitalfields Weaver. They were listened to with more attention than might have been expected, after the appearance of the occupants of the royal box, who appeared shortly after eight o'clock ; and the absurdities of Mrs. Malaprop ( whose representative only failed by looking too young and pretty for her part), the humour of Mr. Buckstone'a Bob Acres, and the rather apt allusions to matrimonial subjects which occur in the play, seemed to be as much relished by the Royal personages on whom all eyes were directed, as by the audience, which pointed their application with hearty cheers. On the entrance of the Royal party the National Anthem was sung by Mme. Clara Novello, supported by a full chorus of the company, and both on this occasion and on its repetition at the end of the comedy the effect was most thrilling and heart•stirring. The Queen is tolerably well accustomed to such demonstrations, but Prince Frederick William must have felt unusually gratified at the warm effusion of loyalty which greeted his bride. He sat in the centre division of the royal box, on the side farthest from the stage ; next to him the Princess Frederick William, then the Queen, with Prince Albert on her left. All were placed well forward, and were well seen from every part of the house. It was a general remark that the whole party looked exceed. ingly well, and appeared to enjoy both the amuse ment provided for them and the attention of which they were the objects. Public curiosity was some what divided, and the less fortunate occupants of the boxes immediately over and under her Majesty were consoled by a view of the Duchess of Kent, the Prin cess Mary of Carnbndge, and the Prince of Wales, the Princess Alice, and some other members of the Royal Family, who occupied two of the centre boxes in the grand tier. The house was of course densely crowded, and showed an assemblage of rank, beauty, and fashion such as is seldom collected even within its aristocratic walls, and such as it may be long eve it exhibits again. The performances went off, on the whole, very successfully, and will no doubt give the illustrious visitors a favourable impression of the drama in England. SIGNOR LABIACHE died on Saturday last, at Naples. From the commencement of the season, 1834, until the end of 1852, when from bad management the house was closed, Lablache was one of the great supporters of Her Majesty's Theatre. His character was manly, generous, and straightforward; his manners were genial and pleasant; and he was not less respected and beloved as a man that) he was admired as an artist. His lois is irreparable. lent Market anti 6ttg Inttiligence. FRIDAY EVENING. THE return of the Bank of England for the week ending Wednesday last, the 27th inst., shows the following changes compared with that for the week preceding : Decrease in Circulation 4'384.213 Increase in Public Deposits Decrease in Other Deposits 211,140 Increase in Government Securities 95,594 Decrease in Other Securities 1,203,179 Increase in Bullion Increase in Rest Increase in Reserve Bullion in both Departments Circulation, including Bank Post Bills The chief features in this comparison are the large additions made to the stock of Bullion and the Reserve of Notes. They indicate a satisfactory con dition on the part of the Bank. The Private Securi ties have now been reduced to 21,047,4801., and as they run off the Reserve will be further stengthened, for the demand for discounts and advances is infinitely less than repayments. The whole tendency is evidently towards a low rate for money. The Mink, it will be observed, has been repurchasing tt oft: ne Bank yesterday lowered the rate of discount from five per cent., at which it was fixed on the 14th inst., to four per cent. This makes a total reduction in three weeks of four per cent., the rate at the opening of the year having been eight per cent. A rapid fall to this extent can only have arisen from the supplies of money having increased far beyond, not the ordinury demand only, but also beyond that which is merely speculative. Nor does the Bank minimun• of four per cent. at all represent the actual state of the market. In Lombard street the current terms for the best hills are only three per cent., and cases have occurred during the week where no more than t=i were required. With large masses of THE PRESS, JANUARY 30, 1858. capital in their hsnds waiting employment, the joint stock banks and discount houses will therefore con tinue the competition against the Bank. But it is evident from the above comparison, and from the known condition of general trade, that the reserve of the Bank both in notes and gold must continue to enlarge. The Directors will therefore shortly find themselves compelled to try to get their money out. To do that their terms must be farther re duced ; and under present circumstances it does not appear improbable that by the end of February the minimum may be fixed at three percent. So full of money are some of the banks that the Westminster, before the reduction of the Bank rate, lowered their allowance upon deposits to two per cent. for sums of 5001. and upwards, and to one per cent. for less sums. Several other banks are giving only two per cent. The City Bank and the Bank of London are giving two and a half. The demand for money has been very moderate. At the lower rates there was a little more inquiry, and as the 4th is approaching, when large amounts will be called for, the market will probably experi ence some stimulus. But, on the whole, the trade of the country is not sufficiently revived, at present, to produce any material effect upon the value of capital. Several foreign and colonial railway schemes have been put forth and favourably received ; but hitherto there has been anything but a rush of mere projects. Gold continues to arrive, and as it comes it is sent into the Bank. The principal supplies this week have been sent from the United States and Russia, the overdue vessels from Australia not having yet made their appearance. There is no continental demand for gold, consequently all that comes remains with us. The Bank stock, therefore, is likely to attain a very high aggregate. According to the official return published in the Gazette this evening the imports of specie during the week end ing on Wednesday last were—of gold, 366,1031., and of silver, 127,046/. ; making a total of 403,149/, The exports were—of gold, 44,1771., and of silver, 20,9781. ; total, 65,155/. The balance, 427,9941., is retained in this country. Consols during the week have never been higher than 954 to 4. They stood at about this quotation when the Bank rate was lowered, and the reduction having been generally anticipated produced no immediate effect. Afterwards, however, there was a decided fall to 95 to 4. Nothing occurred to explain the reaction; but it was rumoured that vety un favourable intelligence had been received from the Presidency of Madras with respect to the fidelity of the native troops. There was not even a rally after this, though the rumour was not credited. This clearly shows the market to be extremely sensitive; indeed, it has been so all the week from political causes, such as the expected loan for India, and from the impressions created by the various discus sions arising out of the late atrocious attack on the Emperor of the French. To-day the highest quota tion was 954 to 4, but for the greater part of the day the market was flat at 954 to 4, at which it finally left off. Foreign Stocks have not varied much, but they are, on the whole, rather lower, and business continues very limited. Railway Shares have nearly all improved, but scarcely so much as might have been expected from the abundance of money seeking investments. Pre ference and guaranteed shares have, however, been in great favour, and they command considerably higher prices. When the demand for these descrip Lions is satisfied, or when the price attained is fully equal to the present value of money, we may expect the ordinary stocks will be in request for the invest ments of the public. The traffic receipts, however, are still comparatively unfavourable, the falling off being wholly in goods. As trade gradually revives this adverse element will disappear. Joint-stock Bank, Dock, and Miscellaneous Shares have been in request; hut the Mining Share Market remains extremely inactive. Exchequer Bills have been less pressed for realisation, and the present price is 20s. to 237?. premium. The Provincial Trade Reports are generally of an encouraging character. Employment is extend ing in the manufacturing districts of the north ; but the silk trade remains exceedingly depressed, and a rise in the price of raw cotton at Liverpool has almost neutralised an improvement in the value of manufactured goods et Manchester. BRITISH FUNDS.— Closl OFFICIAL QUOTATI Most Mud. 1 --- . 5 psi Cent.Consols ; 951 95 'Atto for Account 3 Der( eLts Reduced New 3 per Cents I.3ng Annuities Rank Stock. 7 per Cent ; 29C j 926 New 9. per Cent Annult ; I Exch. Bills, 21d. i221p,2219 p, India Bouds,(1,0001.)" 17 pm,l7 9pl Wed. Thurs. WU*, 95 95; 9. 95k 951 951 9 95; 2 1.16 224 i 2251 79; 23 pm 23 24 p 17p 11 19 p 951 SS} 95; 951 2.16 226 :o pm L 5 17p ro: Per Coot. Brazilian 5 Danish i Moil. (F:l2 Guil )2e French S Do. Bank Stook St ezioan 3 Peruvian ♦o Portuguese 3 Russian 5 Spanish ..... 3 furkirh Aco.B 117 (REIGN FUN . Mond.,Twesd. DS. W.A. Me.. jAiday. • -- .01i I gy k 69:30c 69.`50c 21 SI 74 79 44* 114 -- 441 -- 1 25; 96) I 96% METROPOLITAN MARK ETS.-FRIDLY. CORN EXCHANGE—The arrivals of English grain this week have been moderate, of Irish oats large, foreign small; and'good of foreign wheat and barley. The attendance at to•day's market was sins I, and all kinds of wheat neglected. For spring corn the trade is exceedingly dull, and barley and oats are rather lower. Flower is * very slow sale. METROPOLITAN CATtlx—Our market to•clay was very mode. rately supplied with beasts, and all kinds moved off slowly. The show of sheep was limited; nevertheless, the mutton trade ruled heavy, at barely stationary prices. Calves moved off slowly. Pigs and milch cows were very dull. BOROUGH HOP—Good and Roe hops continue is steady re. quest, at full prices, and a few parcels of yearlings have changed hands on speculation. There is, however, a very large supply of hops in warehouse here. Mid and E as t K en t P oc kets, :Oa to 1:209; New Weald of Kent ditto, s6s to 70s; New Susses ditto, 12s to Ms; Yearlings, ills to SOS. COAL EXCHANGE—Prices at present are quoted :--Besa Wall's End coals, 19s dd to 20a. Other sorts, 12s Eid to 19s. No. 5, (ISLER'S CRYSTAL GLASS CHANDE 1J LIF.RS for GAS and CANDLKS.—A great variety of newest and richest designs always on view; also a large ausewt, mem of glue lut tree, decanters, wine glasses, dessert mairvtaes and ever. description of table glass at very moderate ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest and moat beantit s rp scription. Export and furnishing 9rders executed with despite& —44, Oxford-street. Manufactory, 13road•street, Birmingham. ratablishedlBo7. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS are undeniably the finest medicine for Debilitated Constitutions, Disordered Liver, Bile, and Indigextion. The wonderful efficacy of this salutary medicine, and the good effects produced on patients suffering from the above complaints, would appear incredible if it were not confirmed by daily proofs of the cum effected by them, and the permanent benefit derived from their use. The exhilarating properties of these invaluable Pills entirely banish all nervousness from the system and strengthen the stomach. thereby promoting digestion ; also persons suffering front dropsy should ti,e these Pills, as they are the most safe and certain remedy ever known for that dreadful malady.—Sold by all medicine-vendors throughout the world; and at Proteseet liolloway's Establishment, Strand, London. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE. Tuesday, January 26. BANKRUPTS.—Hcsay HOLMES WOODVULL (not Woodf.dl as stated last Friday) and Lowsx Galata, Aldermanbury, City, stationers—Aensnam JACOB Arrow, Stoford, Wiltshire, cattle dealer—EPHlßlMl SABEL, Coleman -street, City, merchant and commission agent—WILLIAM BERTRAM GORDON, Regent-street, hosier and outfitter—Msacu FERNANDES. Devonshire square, Bishopsgate, City, importer of foreign sand and dealer in foreign merchandise—F. FINNIS and ALEXANDER kr Nan, John-street, Minories, City provision merchants—Ass HUGHES, Northam berland-street, Strand, lodging-house keeper —Joss Tatm, 13ilston, Staffordshire, roll turner and boiler maker—WILLIAM SANsons, Coventry, ribbon manufacturer H. Wnixoan, Enville, Staffordshire, hotel keeper—W. THOMPSON, St. Pee& wharf, George-street, Birmingham. coal dealer and giant maim facturer—W. GERRARD, Buralem, Staffordshire, grocer, ten nod provision defiler—GEOßGE LANCASHIRE ? Castle Doningtora, Leicestershire, silk manufacturer—it/Arm LIEBMAN, Notting ham, lace manufacturer—J. BEATEN and H. Bsavirr, 73•4- mi miter, Bristol, builders and masons- 1, - - Women, Rhyme,. _ draper—W : Wirrrs redegar. Monmouthshire, iten and woollen - . -1 Tintinhull, Somersetshire, farmer—H. Ntrrram. and d. Numa-t., Rochdale, Lancashire, flannel manufacturers Smarms]) A nos, Church•street, Manchester, general merchant—Joss BROADBENT. Manchester, umbrella and parasol manufactnror— WlLLiut JElaaaisos, North Shields, Northumberland, ship chandler. Friday, January 29. BANKRUPTCIF:3 ANNULI-ED.—n[o3'as FRANCIS, Sings land•road, builder—Jens Vtaaasa, Walsall, timber naerohant--. THOMAS M. PRITCHARD and THOMAS HIOGINSON, Livespocd, rice merchants. BAN KRUPTS.-Writass WOOD, Milton-nezt-Oraveased, Kent, builder- E.DwAan J. WlLLtims, Upper Bast Smith/mid, shipowner- CRANBROOK J. WHITRALL, Canterbury. Miler- JAs ES FRESHWATER, Poultry. tea dealer-41111111Y TOZER, Sabi, tio•plate worker-HENRY Scary., Elsworth, Cambridgeshire, draper-THosAs Stable Reading, licensed victualler-Joss D 41.118, Pimlico, builder-CsAatzs Hrrcexas, Warwick, licensed victualler-Taosmi and JORN HortsrAm., York, machine makers-HENRY BARER, Nottingham, lee* manufae turer-SAMUEL H. BRIGGS, Nottingham, lace manufacturer- Merritaw Bauws and Joss Baows, Bradford, woolstapiere- JAKas Facitca, Kirkburton, Yurkahlre, woollen cloth seasufae tUrer-Rollitar CUOIR, Liverpool, hatter - BRIDIARD T. PK/winless, Liverpool. merchant-DAR) W. Asisza, Tunstall„ draper-Ws. RILEY and Ws. TO3EIEIEIIO74, Walsall, Ironamaters -Jolts Coos, Birmingham, spirit merchant. THE WESTMINSTER PALACE HOTEL COMPANY (Limited). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in pursuance of the Articles of Aasociation of the said Company, ihe FIRS? ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be holden at the Company's offices, No. 5, Parliament-street, Wsste manager, on MONDAY, the let day of Febrta'•y next, at tine o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of electing directors and auditors, receiving the report end accounts, and for transacting the ordinary business of the Company. At this meeting the whole body of liirectors mud retire front office, but they are re-eligible and will offer themselves ibr re election. _ _ . Any shareholder wishitigto appoint a prosy must forward lbw appointment to the secretary, so that he may have the same at or before three o'clock, in the afternoon of Saturday, January 30, and any sharehol ier intending to submit any resolution to the meeting beyond the matters contained in this notice, must give not less than ten days' previous notice of the same, by Wavle/ ti copy of the resolution at the registered office of the Compegg above.—By order, H. WINFIELD CRACE, Suntory. Westminster, Jan. 20, 1858. 102 05 I ...... 46 fiet 102 i I 65 1 162:30c -- L .... 110 e