The Press. — London, England, 1856-01-26 00:00:00

JANUARY 26, 1856. putt. HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS. MADAME GOLDSCHMIDT'S second Miscellaneous Con cert took place last evening at these rooms. The programme was excellent. The overture to Oberon, well and carefully played, opened the performance, followed by a rondo and violin obligato from Mo zart's 11 re Pastore, sung by Madame Goldschmidt, and accompanied by Herr Deichmann. The aria from Der Freischutz, " %Vie nalite rrir der schlummer," the " Cara compagne " from Sonnambula, the ex quisite " Btrd Song," and a simple Swedish melody, the " Herdsman's Song," proved, if proof were wanting, not only the marvellous power of the singer, but her correct and exquisite taste in her accurate interpretation of the text. So much variety in the programme tests her genius and skill to a high degree, and there have been few singers who could bear the ordeal and triumph in so signal a man ner as Jenny Lind. in the performance last night the fantastic adaptations to the voice, by M. Goldschmidt, of Chopin's Mazurkas, were omitted. Jenny Lind does not require such a test to prove the versatility of her genius, the power of her voice, or that exqui site accuracy and brilliancy of execution she so pre eminently possesses. Mendelssohn's concerto in G minor was played by M. Otto Goldschmidt with the care and finish which distinguish him as a pianist ; - while the "Largo al Factotum" and the " Mad amima" were sung by Signor F. Lablache with taste and accuracy. Herr Deichmann must not be forgotten as a great addition to the concert; his violin solo of De Beriot being played with exquisite skill and with the happiest expression, The concert was of course highly successful. The room was crowded ; - while the admirable arrangements of Mr. Mitchell yet ensured a certain space to the audience, who, on this as on every similar occasion hitherto, received -Jenny Lind with marked enthusiasm, and warmly expressed their approbation on every opportunity. pontg path anli 0114 flitilignitt. FRIDAY EVENING. THE return of the Bank of England for the week ending January 19th shows the following changes, as compared with that for the week preceding:— Decrease in Circulation £ 34,259 Increase in Public Deposits 219,618 Decrease in Other Deposits Increaso in Government Securities 314,787 Decrease in Private Securities Increase in Bullion luercase of Rest Increase in Reserve .. 24,991 This comparison is scarcely more favorable than that for last week. From the trifling difference between the additions to the Public Deposits and the Public Securities, it is probable that nearly the whole of the dividends paid in the week embraced -within the return were borrowed from the Bank on the security of Deficiency Bills. The decrease in Other Deposits is attributable to disbursements on account of the Turkish Loan ; that in Private Securities denotes repayment 6 of advances, and a falling off in the commercial demand for discounts. It is hardly likely, however, that the next return will present a further decline under this head. The increase in the stock of bullion is insignificant, and not to be taken as a sign that the Bank is attracting gold to its coffers, for represents merely a casual addition upon the balance for the week. The addi tion to the Reserve is also insignificant. Owing to the payment of the dividends, the ex pectations of peace, and rather a lessening demand for commercial purposes, the Money Market was com paratively easy in the early part of the week. The Bank, however, had considerable calls upon it for tem porary assistance on ;.he part of great establishments ; , out the Lombard-street houses had not until yester day and to day been doing a very active discount business—for this reason, that. many parties, in an ticipation of the Bank advancing the rate of interest, had prepared for their probable wants for a week or two, whilst others held back as long as they possibly emld, in the hope that, as peace will strengthen con fidence, and cause money to flow into the ccuntry, the present high rates will not be maintained ; but the demand has since revived, and it is now very active. On the Stock Exchange money has been in fair demand at five per cent. Yesterday and to-day higher rates were charged, as much as seven per cent. having been paid, owing to preparations for the railway settlement, and the payment of the final instalment on the Turkish Four per Cent. Guaranteed Loan, which was due to-day. The instalment was ten per cent., but, the premium having now to be added, the total payment, waA 12/. 12 ,, . 6d. per cent., making an aggregate of 651,25 W. Tile whole loan has now been paid up, and the first half-yearly divi dend is due on Friday next. It is reported that more than 2,000,0001. still remains in the Bank of England, but the actual amount probably does not exceed 1,000,0001., as considerable sums have lately been sent away. The improvement which commenced on Thursday week in all descriptions of Securities, owing to the acceptance of the Austrian propositions by Russia, has been maintained with almost undiminished firm ness. The tone has been throughout good, and there has been a constant demand for Stock on the part of the public for investment. The tendency, therefore, has been to further improvement upon pre sent quotations; but any decided and rapid advance is checked by lingering doubts as to the ultimate success of the corning negotiations. At the same time the market remains generally good, with no symptoms of any considerable reac ion. Consols closed last Saturday at 891 to 00; last night at 91; the improvement during the week has, therefore, been equal to 1/. per cent., or about four and a half per cent. since the pacific intentions of Russia were announced. To-day the closing price was 901 to 1. Business during tne week has been very active. The Railway Share Market has been exceedingly animated, and all descriptions have advanced. A must extensive business has been done in the heavy Stocks, and the tone continues very firm. Great Northern up to yesterday had advanced 5/. since Saturday, Great Western nearly 21., Lancashire and Yorkshire 21., London and North• Western 2/., Mid land 31., and most other Stocks in proportion. To day there was some reaction in the heavy Stocks, owing to a preponderance of sales, and the improved prices were not maintained. Guaranteed Shares have been in much demand. The Foreign Market has been subjected to a good deal of fluctuation, but with a constant tendency to advance. The improvement in the Turkish Six per Cents. since Saturday has been from 871 to 911 to . A fortnight ago it could he bought to any amount for 791. The Guaranteed Four per Cents. have also improved, but the payment of the last in• stalment has somewhat restricted business in these securities. All other descriptions are better. The Russian Four and-a-Half per Cents. have improved from 87 to 911. The Sardinian Fives from 841 to 87. Exchequer-bills 6s. to 2s. dis. Joint-stock Banks are all improving. In Miscel laneous not much has been done, but prices, gene rally, are higher. Canada Land Shares are lower, having gone from 135 to 131. We have arrivals of specie to report during the week to the amount of 507,0001. —namely, 15,000/. from the coast of Africa, 2,125/. from the Peninsula, and 490,01101. from Australia, by the Champion of the Seas, which arrived this aftern3on. The comparative exchanges are still adverse to gold arrivals from the United States in the ordinary course of trade. Tile demand from the Continent is net much abated. A meeting of railway shareholders was held on Tuesday, at which an association was organised to watch their general interests, to arrest extravagant expenditure, reckless management, and mischievous legislation. The meeting of the Eastern Counties Railway shareholders to-day was of an exceedingly uproarious character. Mr. Waddington presided. One of the members of the Committee of Investigation moved a resolution requesting that body to continue its labours until the half-yearly meeting in February. This was met by an amendment to the effect that a continuance of the powers of the committee w inconststent with the proper administration of the company's affairs; that it be dissolved ; and, further, that Mr. Waddington, having met the charges made against him, do resume his position as chair man. 'file amendment was negatived ; but a poll was demanded, which is to close on Monday, and the result to be officially declared on Tuesday. A failure has taken place in the Newfoundland and Holland trade for between 30,000/. and 40,0001. The capital of the Royal British Bank is now 300,0001., the addition to it of 100,0001. having been formally certified by the Board of Trade yesterday. A new bank is projected, to be called the Inter national and London joint stock Bank, with branches at Pans, Brussels, and New York, and agencies in all the chief cities of Europe and America. The Union Bank of Australia has declared a divi dend at the rate of twenty-seven per cent. per annum, free of income tax. It has been determined to establish a British Bank in Alexandria, under the name of the " Bank of Egypt." The capital will be 230,0001., in shares of 251. each, with power to increase it to 1,000,0001. The direction is composed of gentlemen of the highest commercial standing. The French Three per Cents., which closed last night at 09f. 55c., opened this morning at 68f. 70c., and the noon quotation was 89f. exactly, showing a decline of rather more than one-half per cent. The closing prices failed to arrive. The new law with respect to bills of exchange has been toaud to be defective in its practical applica tion in one important respect. The intention of Par liament was to secure the prompt payment of these Vt4rogalitait rarktts. Reportedenciwaivelwfor "Tit aPari ) CORN EXCHANGE—The arrivals of English wheat up to our market this week, coastwise and by land carriage, have been on a very moderate scale, and in most inferior condition. Owing to the prospects of peace the trade has been in a moat depressed state, and prices have given way from 4s to fully do per quarter. The few sales effected in foreign wheats have been at a reduction of quite 3s per quarter. Floatin. cargoes have sold on lower terms. There has been a most inactive sale Air barley, aid the qu3tat one have receded 2s to 3s per quarter. So little has teen don.) in malt that pronoun rates have teen THE PRESS. securities and the prevention of vexatious defences. But it appears that the discretionary power vested in Judges at Chambers to require the defendant either to pay the amount into court before obtaining per mission to defend, or to give personal security for its payment, is attended with considerable hardship upon bona-fide holders who have given value. For example, when the judge directs sureties to be given, the onus of inquiry into their solvency is thrown upon the plaintiff, who is thus often put to great trouble and expense in the investigation, and in op posing them, if need be, before the Master. The discretionary power to give this direction thus prac • tically nullifies the intentions of Parliament. The plaintiff ought to have previous notice of any such application, and the power of the judge soould be limited, as was originally intended, to n• wiring the actual payment of the money into court before leave is obtained to defend. BANK OF ENGLAND. An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th cud sth Victoria, cap. 33 for the week ending on Saturday, the 19th day of Jan.,113:,13. 'BRUM DVPAIIITMENT. notes issued .... 124,283,8701 Government Debt 111,015,100 Other Securities .. 3,459,000 Gold Cuni & Bullion 9,808,8 n 'Silver Bullion .... 124,2A3,8:0 BANKING D/APABTIIENT. Proprietora'Capital2l4,363,ooo Government Seen- Rest Public Deposits• 3,858,237 DeadWeightAno 43.728446 Other Deposits Seven Day lc other Notes 4,913,200 Bills 430,114,944 • Including Exchtquer, Savings Banks, National Debt, and Dividend Accounts. n 6,114,944 issioners of BRITISH FUNDS. Closing Prices. OFFICIAL QUOTATION. 83i 834 I 901 210 5 Id Thesat Wed. Thurs. Friday. 9 0 I 90. 1 1 90 i i ' l Ol g 90i 1 944 , 19°. 9 91 !90 A 1 1 ;9 1 91f 4 f 39-1611 '209 10'210f 9 209 I -- I 4d par 4 d p' 13 4 H per Cent. Consols Ditto for Account . per Cents Reduced 3 per Cents Long Annuities Hank Stock, 7 per Cent Omnium Exch. Bills, 2iti. per diet India Bonds, (1,000 L) RkILWAI6-. Aberdeen Birin.%Volv.& Stour Y Bristol and Exeter Caledonian Chester and Holynead Cork and Bandon Dublin 1 Belfast June East Anglian Eastern Onion (B) East Lancashire Eastern Counties Great Northern G L sth. and Wit of Ire Great Western Lancashire & Yorkshire Lou., Tilbury, &Sthend Lon., Brighton, &c London and Blackwall London and Nrth•West Midland Newmarket• Newry and Enniskillen Norfolk Nrthrn. Counties Union North British North Staffordshire North-W esteru Oaf., Wrcstr., and Wolv. Scottish Central Scottish Midland South Devon .... •• • South• Eastern and Dos. South. Western South Wales Waterford & Litnerick M ISCELLANEOUS- A ustraliau Agricultural Canada Crystal Palace Crystal Palace of Fiance Sorth British Aus. Laud Peel River Land & Scottish Aust. Invest South Australian Land Van Diemen's Land FOl Per Cent Brazilian Danish 5 Dtch. (F. 112 G itil )21 French 3 Do. _ _ Do. Bank Stock Mexican Peruvian 4j Portuguese 4 Russian 5 Spanish Turkish Ace 4 93e :04 44i s; 79i 40 Gi i I 96i 7 C6i 7, 130 1 ISt 13,1 10 4 72 4 11 2 1 , 900 i <id 7 G 6 8 28 8 133 6 2 89 894 90 89490;i 90 i 4! $ 9.16 2084 4d Par I li 7 1, 97 i , 68 i 1 43 e d .90 1 'l4 ri 21 3 102 4 72 4 11 2 nu SiSi AG 8 S 6 6 SO% 1 I . 1251 132 197 8 i 9 1 582 9 2 304 11, 8 7181 411 3 611 2 ' 102 4 72 4 11 3 61 2 i s6l 71 167 9 4i i, 197 - i 44 6 25 131 6 , 2 3 I d ,31 171 id i4t '22 4 102 4 , 72 4 ,I 1 3 I 2# I ti I lo )5 c 35 6 35 6 161 7 161 7„14 i REIGN IrUNDb. Mond. Tread. Wed. it 2d b d Frid. ._23 5 7t -63 5 ra j 12 3 24! e' f. 20 76 7 43 , 4 2 d 12 8 18 20 110.31 - , 134 5 !.67f 90c tits. 63c' ;'94f. a 94:40ei . I.' i.; 72 I 81 9 t 5 6 104 6 55i 6 au i )7 9 38 j 44 6 301 le 7id 41 22 4 103 5 73 5 11 3 60 1 87 8 67 9 it i i 'I 21 7 31 4 2 i I 40 I id 'l} atii • I Li " 1 33 6 J 8 1.16} 'Thom rrbfois. I 101 1 64 1 1 169 l L 714 j 48j 40! 79 I SHARES. Tuead. Wed. 17lirr. 22 4 11:i 2 4 .71 Bsi 180 2 .841 k set I nt 201 i 24 24,4 24 4,11 i 2# 20 18 20 3 72 3 1 8 I 441 10 A 6 4 6 92 4 7 S bO l 2 i 1 6 €1a. 1 114 211 211 1I 2il Id 20 72 4 1 ;23 5 83 5 ' 56 1 7 2 1 114 2 1, il2 3 18 2 ;72 4 :RI 0 33 6 I 1 1104 C 1 3bi 6 ei 95i th :bt 61 91