The Press.
London, England, 1853-05-14 00:00:00

of committee ;—with the new schemes for "conver-
sion" so newly placed before the capitalist public that
neither their influence upon 'Change nor their
acceptance among 'Change 111011 Call be as yet appre-
ciated ;—and more than all, with a constant current of
the precious metal setting outwards at a, much fish r
rate than even Australia can supply, insomuch that
money is growing noticeably tight, with well-founded
apprehensions that it will gr .w yet tighter; anti that
the Bank directors may once more increase their rates
of interest on advances,—the bulk of speculation has
been naturally- chilled, and prices haw drooped in
almost every direction. Consols still range at a
trilling margin above par, the closing quotations this
evening being 1001 to t. and f to b for the June tic.
count; but the tone of the market is tint, anti sales
are being pressed for money. The New Three-and-
a-Quarter per Cents., which opened at Mit, have
since been done at lint, at which price they
Three per Cents. Reduced are quoted at par to 99f.
Exchequer Bills, par to 4s. pm. South Sea Old
Annuities, 991; ditto New, 100. India Bonds,
:10s. pm.
On Wednesday the official announcement ap-
peared that books were opened at. the Bank and
South Sea House wherein to register the applications
of such parties as were willing to convert their stook
into either of the three denominations of securities
offered by the Government. No authorised state-
ment has, however, been given respecting the amount
of the new stock applied for. The event has, indeed,
produced no excitement, and it is understood in City
circles that the number of such volunteers, as well
as the total amount of stock offered for conversion,
is hitherto but small. This, of course, is irrespective
of the holders of South Sea Stock, with whom con-
version is not a matter of choice.
In the Foreign Market the prevailing dulness has
resulted in a more noticeable depression. Almost
every species of stock is quoted at lower prices.
Spanish New Deferred Bond'. have receded to2:11 24;
Certificates to 01 t ; Portuguese Fives close at :181
Mexican Threes, which were 291 in the early part of
the week, are now only 2 1. Peruvian Deferred have
fallen since Wednesday from e7l to 05 4 ; Buenos
Ayres Stock form almost the only exception, having
improved to-day. and closing steady at. 711 2.i
The Railway anti Share Market is also flatter, and
the quotations have receded pretty generally i per
cent. Little business is doing in the English lines.
French Centrals have improved to 11 21 pm. Other
foreign shares are quiet.
In Gold Mines and Land Companies shares there
has been little doing, but the South Australian, Aits-
tralaeian, and Orient al Bank shares have been in
sonic request.
Crystal Palace Company were quoted at 21 to '2l

pm.
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resolution pleowil for olputiiiiiig tlu• voinethiii of the pr. •
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LONDON CORN MARKET, Ftitt,Av.—English wheat
has experienced little or no change from Monday. Foreign
supplies are eonsitlerable, the .t part are being landed.
Tilt•re was nailer more tone, and a Ist ter cumin", demand.
Floating caroes liti the moist are fast lii,;11,1)4•311111g.
lur
porters display more firmness, and buyers come boraard
mum freely at the recent decline. Indian corn is gut
brisk, even for arrived cargoes, while those on passage are
companttively nel.tlected. Thin grinding sista of barley
am rather cheaper. Rye •is iu demand for the Continent,
and held ti o• ntther more imaft•y. Foreign supplies of oats
Colltilltle liberal, and alsatt a dozen vessels have gist in
from Ireland since last market-day. Buyers take sparingly.
and succeed in making their purchases on rather easier

terms.
SMITUFIEI.II) NIAHKET, Fate .—To-day's mar-
ket was hut moderately supplied with beasts as to tinnila;r,
whilst their general quality was inferior. The few prime
Scots on offer changed hands steadily at, in nowt in-
stances, an advance in the lilllitation% of 2d. per 81b., and
the value of all other breeds was well supported. lii
supply of sheep was seasonably good ; yet the mutton trade
ruled finn at fully Nlonday's prices. Lambs, the number
of which was not large, changed baud* steadily at full cur-
rencies. The veal trade was brisk, at a further rise in
price of 24. lwr Sib. The primest calves were worth
per Nib's. lugs sold slosly on former terms. Mild' cows
sere bruu&t frontl)/. to 2UI. each, tueludiugtleAr eulalltssa.