The Press.
London, England, 1858-11-06 00:00:00

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10492 Tlt E PBE S S, NOVEMBER 6, 1858.
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that its discount business is stationary. It is pro-
bable that the effect of the return has been antici-
pated, as the public have been prepared for it during
the last day or two; but it certainly is one of the
most unsatisfactory that has appeared for some
months past.
The supplies of money are still exceedingly large,
and the market is essentially easy; but a change
has gradually come over it during the week, as far
as relates to the demand both commercially and
generally. The inquiry is much more active, and
rates are stiff at from two and a quarter to two and
a half per cent., while for secondary paper little is
done under the Bank minimum of three per cent.
The commercial inquiry has been stimulated by the
preparations to retire the acceptances at maturity
this week, the gross amount of which has been found
considerab4 larger than was anticipated. At present,
the demand from this source is much more likely to
grow than to recede, although the provincial trade
reports describe some degree of quietness. But it
must be remembered that extensive arrangements
are in progress for an active spring trade, iu all
branches of production, and that the close of the
year always produces an exceptional demand for
capital. The general inquiry has, during the week,
been enlarged by some heavy railway calls, parti-
cularly from the Lombardo-Venetian Company, while
a vast sum has to be paid in a week or two on account
of East Indian railways. Other heavy payments are
rapidly falling due. Next week twenty per cent. is
due upon the first series of 3,000,0001. of the Turkish
loan, and the week atter the final instalment of
twenty five per cent. is payable on the second Indian
loan. Some portion of these amounts have certainly
been paid in advance, but enough remains to affect
the tone of the market now that a rapid drain of
bullion is assisting to make it sensitive and unsettled.
Under these circumstances, the supply of money may
remain large—there is every probability that .4 will ;
but advantage will naturally he taken to stiffen if not
to increase the terms. Meanwhile, the expectation
of a reduction in the Bank minimum is entirely
abandoned. hiked, in some quarters, profession is
made of a belief that, in less than a month, the rate
will be advanced one-half per cent.

to 325. prem. for June bills. The bankers beet
ceased buying, but they are not realizing.
The Directors of the Oriental Bank have declared
a dividend of 254. per share, free of income tax, for
the half year ending in June. This is at the rate of
ten per cent. per annum.

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ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, FAREWELL SEASON of Mr. CHARLES KEAN at
MANAGER.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, MACBETH.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, KING JOHN.
Preceded every Evening by the Faroe of AWAY RITE
MELANCHOLY.

public by his admirable pi
sohn's concerto and Paganii

Carnival of Venice," and hi

Pieces with increased effect. 1
M. Jullien has created for imself a new claim to
the esteem of our musical pu is by the introduction
of so eminent an artist as M. ieniawski.
The theatre is very tastefully decorated, in the style
usually adopted by M. Jullien to his promenade con•
certs, and although the bank is necessarily less
numerous than formerly, it stilltincludes most of our
best instrumentalists, and is qtite powerful enough
for the locality.

The Bullion movements of the week have been
numerous and important. We have had a large and
a sudden drain upon our stocks, and the demand,
though apparently -lessening just now, is by no means
satisfied, so as to enable us to fed confident that
much more will not be required.
Consols, which left off la.t Friday at 981 to I for
account, gradually declined, owing to the drain of
bullion, to 98, at which they stood on Wednesday eve-
ning. Yesterday they further receded to 971 to 4,
making the fall since this day week exactly a half
per cent. The settlement, which commences to-
morrow, has naturally induced a considerable closing
of speculative accounts, so that the decline is not
wholly attributable to external circumstances. This
morning the opening price was 971 to 98, and they left
off at the same. Less business has been done in Re-
duced and New Threes ; and like Consols they have
both given way, bat they ate comparatively firm.
Foreign Stocks have, upon the whole, been inactive.
Turkish descriptions have shown most sensitiveness,
particularly the two series of stocks representing the
late 3,000,0001. loan. Fur some time they have com-
manded a good premium, but for some days past
rumours and statements have been in active circula-
tion that the palace extravagance at Constantinople
bas beeu resumed, and that the proceeds of the loan
threatened to be partially wasted. The effect of
these reports was, at one time, to throw the first
series down to 1 dis., but they partially recovered ; but
yesterday they left off at >t to dim.' while the second
series (which aro more favourably circumstanced)
closed at fto 1 prem. To-day there was no parti-
cular alteration. Nothing of importance has occurred
in any other Stocks.
Railway Shares, though affected by Consols, have
been comparatively steady, without any pressure
of stock. Some descriptions, such as Caledonians,
North British, and a few ethers, have given way, and
are lower than this day week; but generally no
change of magnitude has been established, Indian
shares are lower; but that is explained by the heavy
calls due towards the end of the month. The market
was very firm to-day with the exception of Caledo-
nians (the traffic receipts of which are bad)
and North-Easterna. The improvement is due to
the resolutions of the delegates, at their meeting
yesterday, from the operation of which much benefit
is anticipated.
Banking Shares are without change ; but prices
are firm, and business in them has been limited.

Atlantic Telegraph Shares remain at 330 to 300.
About half-a dozen transactions have taken place in
them during the week. Red Seas have declined to
to prem. in consequence of a call of 31. per share.
Indian and Austraian the same; and no change has
occurred in Electrica.
Miscellaneous Shares are without alteration.
Exchequer Bills, under the influence of the better
demand for money, have receded slightly, the present
prices being 355. to 3Ss. prem. for March, and 295.