The Press.
London, England, 1854-12-09 00:00:00

THE PRESS.

the uanster cooks were shut in Consuls, which, to.
morrow, will have tho dividend taken off. During
the day the market has been exceedingly firm. Con-
sols were last quoted at 921 to 931 for money, and
931 to for the account of January 10. Reduced
Three per Cents. left off at 911, and the same quo-
tation ruled for the New Threes. Exchequer Bonds
were 991 1 at the close.
Monday being the 4th, the demand for money was
active, and the rates o 1 discount for first-class paper
were from 41 to 5 per cent. In general the mercan-
tile acceptances were well met, and cash was some-
what less tight than on previous occasions.
The arrivals of gold have been frequent and large
during the week. From New Yi.rk, the America
brought 120,0001., and the Atlantic 52,0001., chiefly in
dollars. The Indus brought 130,000/. in gold from
Alexandria, and the Melbourne 42,000 ounces (worth
188,0001.) and 14,000 sovereigns from Melbourne.
Smaller parcels make up a total of more than half
a million notified up to this morning. In addition,
the Crams is daily expected with 230,0001. mcre in
gold dust and specie.
FOREIGN.
The market for foreign securities has been on the
whole animated and firm, though without presenting
any remarkable changes. Turkish Scrip still con--
tinues heavy. The quotations were down this after-
noon to 71 discount.

RAILWAY SHARES.
The improvement in Consols has been only par-
tially reflected in the Share Market. Some of the
more favourite stocks have advanced slightly, but
the tone of speculation was languid, and the im-
provement has proved comparatively slight and ill-
supported. This afternoon, prices have ruled as
follows :—Aberdeen, 201; Caledonian, 611 1; Chester
and Holyhead, 141 ; Eastern Counties, 111 1; Edin-
burgh and Glasgow, 54; Great Northern, 881 1;
Great Western, 70i ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 7•ls
321 ; London and Blackwall, 71; London and
Brighton, 1051; London and North Western, 901;
London and South Western, 82 3 ; Midland, 681 0
h}; North British, 32; North Eastern, Extension,
131 ; Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton, 301
301 ; South Eastern, 591 1 ; Hull and Selby, 103 ;
Wilts and Somerset, 93.

BRITISH FUNDS. Closing Prices.
OFFICIAL QUOTATION.
iMond.iTuesd.i Wed. ,Thurs.,

3 per Cent. Consols
Ditto for Account
3 per Cents Reduced
3 per Cents
Long Annuities
Bank Stock, 7 per Cent
India Stock, 10e per Cnt
Exch. Bills, Ad. per diem
India Bonds, (1,0001.)

9924
901
2 90
4 3-16 A
310 82
231
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BANK OF ENGLAND.

210 8

Aw Account, pursuant to the Act 7th anti Ath Victoria, cap. 32
for the week euding on Saturday, the 2nd day of Dee., 1854.
IRSUC DZIPARTMENT.
Notes issued .... £27;444,460
Other Securities .. 2,984,0
Gold Coin tt Bullion 13,244,460
Silver

i27,244,i47.0

427,244,4611
BANKING DMPARTNICST.
Proprietors'Capital X 14,553,000 Government Seen-
Rest
Public Deposits,— 4,9.14,893 Dead WeightAn.i 41,517,738
Other Deposits
Raven Day & other Notes 7,627,670
13111 s
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133,481,139 I
• Including Exchequer, Savings Dank',
National Debt, and Dividend Accounts.

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