The Press. — London, England, 1854-04-01 00:00:00

APRIL 1, 1854. OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, MARCH 30. Royal Regiment of Artillery—Lieutenant•Colonel Charles Dalton to be Colonel, ♦ice C. E. Gordon, deceosed; Cap tain John William Ormsby to be Lieutenant• Colonel, vice Dalton ; Second Captain Percy Francis Gother Scott to be Captain, vice Ormsby ; First Lieutenant Robert John Hay to be Second Captain, vice Scott ; Second Lieutenant Horace Percival to be First Lieutenant, vice Hay. MARCH 31. Corps of Royal Engineers—Captain William Turnbull Renwick to be Lieutenant-Colonel, vice Molesworth, re tired on full pay ; Second Captain James William Gosset to be Captain, vice Renwick ; First Lieutenant John Gor don Jervois to be Second Captain, vice Gosset; Second Lieutenant Lonsdale Augustus Hale to be First Lieutenant, ♦ice Jervois. TO liailg. APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS. APPOINTXENTS. Commander—Wm. I3urdon, to study steam at the factory at Woolwich Dockyard. Lieutenants—H. T. Burgoyne, to the Boseawen, at Portsmouth ; A. Onalow, to the Cssar, at Portsmouth; L. C. H. Robinson, to the Saturn, at Pembroke; J. F. Slight, J. Reid, Hon. 0. W. M. I.ambart, G. A. Brine, and W. Arther, to the Hannibal, at Deptford; Robert D. Stupart, Charles 0. Crawley, Alfred Young, and Maurice Jones to the Vestal; James M. Bruce to be Flag- Lieutenant of the IVinchester; William E. Fisherto the Desperate; John M. Jackson to the Horatio; William H. J. Browne to the Hecla; John R. Hanvard to the Horatio. Masters—Hugh D. Beach, to the Conway, flag-ship, for Queens. town ; George Moore, to the Hannibal, at Woolwich; E. J. H. Tucker to the Hecla; William F. Rains to the Alban. Second Masters—W. H. Searle, to the Phenix, at Woolwich; Michael C. Raymond to the Advice; Thomas A. Mansell to the St. Vincent. Master's Assistants—John Johnstone, to the Victoria and Al bert, at Portsmouth ; John A. Bull to the Alban; E. J. Welch to the St. George ; N. S. Bradley to the Prince Regent. Mates—Robert A. Parr to the Caesar; Henry Boyle Deane Freeman to the St. George. Officers passed for Steam Certificates—At the Royal Naval College: Commander 0. J. Jones, Second Lieut. F. G. Halliday, R.M., Commander G. T. M. Purvis, and Commander John ao. Bathurst—At Woolwich: Captains H. Caldwell and Wilson, and Commander E. D'O. D' A.. Aplin. Chaplains—H. H. Matchett, to the Blenheim', at Portsmouth; J. H. Knapp, to the Nile, at Devonport; W. G. Green, to the Mo narch, at Sheerness; J. H. Watson, to the Ajax, at Cork; Fre derick Finch to the Intperieuse. Chaplain and Naval Instructor—John M. Edwards, 8.A., to the Hannibal. Surgeons—Hugh Jameson, to Melville Hospital ; Jas. Browne, M.D., to the St. Vincent, guardship, at Portsmouth. Assistant-Surgeons—T. J. Brien, to the Belkisle, at Devonport ; Lowry J. Monteith to the Alban. Acting Surgeon—D. Courtney, to the Driver, at Sheerness. Paymasters—P. O'Connor, to the Hannibal; Francis W. Cole, to the Hecla. Naval Cadets—Hon. lifontolieu Fox Murray, first appointment; J. Houghton to the Casar. Clerks—W. H. Cyma, to the Victory, flag-ship, at Portsmouth; Henry 11. Chimmo, to the impregnable, at Devonport; Howard E. L. P. Bailey to the Belleisle; Thomas H. 0. Mitchell to the Hecla. Clerks' Assistants—C. G. Nash, to the Impregnable, at Devon port ; John 1.. Page, to the Cesar, at Portsmouth ; John B. Adam, to the Duke of Wellington; Arthur Isbell to the Conflict; Charles W. King to the Nile; Thomas N. Firth to the Cressy; Charles Gribble to the Hannibal; John E. Evans to the Royal George; Charles William Roache to the Victory. --------- PROMOTION. Mate—Robert A. Parr, of the Comar, to be Lieutenant. ,i mug 'Vadat anb Citg itittlignltt. FRIDAY EVICNING. THE history of Consuls and of most securities during the week has been that of continuous decline and fall. Although it was known long before that war was inevitable, or at least that the preservation of peace could only be effected by means little less than miraculous, still the knowledge on Monday that war would be formally announced threw a gloom and depression over the market, which resulted in a fall of fully 11. per cont. since Saturday. Consols, which opened at 871 to f t closed at 881 to 87. Exchequer Bills were dull at 2s. dis. to 2s. pm. The demand for money was steady, but the supply was plentiful at the rates last reported. The expor tation of gold to the Continent was trifling. On Tuesday the market was sensitive and excited; consequently the fluctuations which occurred were sudden and violent. At one time rumours of failures, at another of large sales of stock by an eminent firm, which were afterwards contradicted, alternately lowered or raised prices. Coueols, which on Mon day evening left off at 881 to 87, opened on Tuesday at 881 to 1, toucched 851, rallied, and finally closed at 881 to with buyers at that price. The arrival of the Admiral with 182,3001. worth of gold from Melbourne was reported to-day. The tenders for supplying the Government with hemp were opened to-day, but all were rejected, and an arrangement was made with an eminent Russian firm, the terms of which were not made public. On Wednesday money was easy and stock abun- THE PRESS. dant. Consols, which opened at a reaction from the rally of Tuesday, closed at 851 to being within a shade the lowest they have touched during the last five years. Exchequer Bills continue the same. India Bonds are at a heavy discount, being pressed for sale at dis., and closing at 15s. to 7s. dis. Altogether 327,0001. have been received from Australia within the last few days, and it is known that upwards of half a million is now on its way here. On Thursday, though Consols declined, the market was less agitated than before. Consols, which yes terday closed at 851 to i, to-day opened at 85i to 1, and closed at about the same. Exchequer Bills re main at 2s. dis. to 2s. pm. The reason they are thus steady at par is the belief generally entertained that Government must soon raise the rate of interest. 20,0001. arrived to-day from New fcrk by the Arctic. The demand for money slightly increased, and peo ple begin to consider seriously what will be the effect of war on the Money Market. This day (Friday) Consols have been 851 to f for transfer, and 851; for account. Exchequer Bills ss. die. to par. A feeling was very prevalent that now we are really at war the retirement of Lord Aberdeen would inspire general confidence both at home and abroad that we are in earnest, and that hostilities will be vigorously prosecuted. As this generation has been born and grown up in peace, and seem to consider war and a national debt of enormous magnitude inseparable, it may not be amiss to remind our readers that the wealth and resources of this country have largely increased since the year 1798, when Consols sunk to 471, which is the lowest they ever reached, and that sums greatly exceeding what would be necessary to support a severe war are now annually invested in various un dertakings both at home and abroad ; therefore, if affairs are wisely conducted, there is no occasion for despondency. 225 2 d rd 2p SHARES. On Thursday two failures were announced in con nection with the settlement of the account. These failures had a depressing influence on the market., as it was caused by speculating on a rise in Twines. London and North-Westerns are 92i I, and most shares have similarly fallen. FOREIGN FUNDS. A continuous fall, accelerated in some cases by panic, has been the course of all these securities on the continent of Europe. To-day the quotations are merely nominal, the settlement of the account en grossing attention. Mexican Stock has risen, owing to a large sale of land to America which it is believed will be effected. BRITISH FUNDS. Closing Prices. OFFICIAL QUOTATION. !Mond. Tuesd. Wed. i Thurs. Friday (2 86 i:ot iBB'.6i i 883 i 225 220 222 2 2d 2p 2p ld 2d2p p !d S per Cent. Consols Ditto for Account 3 per Cents Reduced 31 per Cents Long Annuities Bank Stock, 7 per Cent India Stock,loe per Cnt. Exch. Bills, 2d. per diem India Bonds, (1,000) 87, 7 87 13/ BANE or zIIGIAND. An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth Victoria, nip. 82 for the week ending on Saturday, the 18th day of March, 1884. ISSQI DZPAIIIIIXXT. Notes loosed 417,874,310 Government Debt . 411,016,100 Other Beemblies .. 8,984,900 Gold Coin & Bullion 13,874,810 Silver Bullion .... /27,874,810 SLIMING IMPLMIIIIIIT. A 27,874,810 Proprietors'Capltal A 14,558,000 Government Seen- Rest Public Deposit/go 4,423,827 DeadWeightAn.) 1111,7911,116 Other Deposits Seßill ven Day other Notes 1,194,969 Gold I Silver Coin 754,972 £34,938,127 • including Nice!inner, Savings Banks, Commissioners of National Debt, and Dividend Accounts. £54,9M,227 The foregoing return, when compared with that of the preceding week, ending March 18, exhibits the following changes. In the Püblic Deposit Other Deposits Notes Issued Do. Reserved Seven-deo Rills Coin and Bullion 198,657 Government Seeuritfes m Other Soak* INCILLIIII of The Rest The amount of active circulation to Noted 121,N0,771 Do. In Steeltday and other Elllt 1,124,900 —...—...... Coln and Bullion in both Departmentaw . 14,62142'32 Mo,sd.l .111111d1 11i 115 17.1 13 14 9 11 3 41 7i 8 1 6 ke - 601 64 ezd g e pi : 4 4 " 1 74 4 ,100 2 : 6 1 101 2t \94 e 74 ! tl l i rri , 1 8 I 7 6 RAILWAYS— Aberdeen Amberg., Nottng.,Bstu., & East Junction ... Birm. W olv. & Stour Val Birk., Do. Ches. &Bht , 50/& 9610. Do. do. SOL Bristol and Exeter Caledonian Chester and Holyhead Cork and Bandon Dublin & Belfast Juno. Dundee, Perth, I Aber. dean Junction East Anglian Eastern Union East Lancashire E.& W. I. & BM. Jn. Edinburgh & Glasgow Eastern Counties Ednbrgh., Perth, Dund. Great Northern Gt. Sth. and Wit of Ire. Great Western Hull and Selby Irish South-Eastern Lancashire& Yorkshire Lancaster and Carlisle Leeds Northern Lon., Tilbury, &Sthend Lon., Brighton, eto London and Blackwell London and Nrth-West. Lonindrry. & Coleraine Londndrry. & Enusklln. Man., /MO.,* Lneolnsh. Midland Do. Birm. and Derby Newmarket Newp., Aber. & Hereford Newry and Enniskillen New., Warrnpnt , „4s Ros. 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