The Press.
London, England, 1854-05-20 00:00:00

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FRIDAY Erxurso.
THE funds opened at a rise of about per cent.
Consols were first quoted at 88$ to $, and closed at the
same price, both for money and the 6th of June, but
after the official hours business was transacted at a
shade lower. The new Exchequer Bond scrip was
pm. on 001. 16s. Exchequer Bills were from 2s.
die. to 2s. pm. There was no renewal of the demand
for gold for importation to the Continent, whilst con-
siderable sums had recently arrived, and much more
was expected. The commercial advices by the over-
land mail from India were satisfactory.
On Tuesday Consols were done at 881 and 1, and
for the account the price was the same. After busi-
ness hours transactions were effected at a lower rate.
The market generally exhibited weakness. Exche-
quer Bills, however, rose Is., while Exchequer Bonds
were; to $. There was a slight demand for gold for
the Continent, and part of the 100,0001. worth which
arrived by the Marco Polo was expected to be ex-
ported. The discovery of extensive bill forgeries at
Berlin was announced today.
On Wednesday, after some fluctuations, the funds
closed at an advance. The supply of stock of all
kinds was abundant, except Consols. They opened
at 881 to 2, and closed at 88$ to 2, both for money
and the 9th of June. Exchequer Bonds are at
prem. Money is in moderate demand, but it is
rarely obtained at a lower rate than the minimum of
the Bank of England. Meetings have been held to
oppose the plan of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
for stamping foreign bills of exchange, on account of
the practical difficulty and labour it will oppose.
On Thursday the funds again advanced. Consols
were first quoted at 88} to 89 ; and after reaching
that point finally closed at 88j to 89. The unfunded
debt remains the same as yesterday. It is intended
to register the new Exchequer Bonds, and this will
perhaps slightly enhance their value; as, in case of
loss or destruction, there will be less difficulty in
procuring payment of the amount they represent.
Consols to-day have been buoyant, 89 to 89$ for
transfer, and 89 to 891 for the account. Exchequer
Bonds are at 1 to I prem.
FOREIGN FUNDS.
Russian Five per Cents. are at 95, and the Four-
and-a-half per Cents. at 81. This price is, however,
owing to speculative transactions and the limited
amount of stock in the market. The rate of discount
has been lowered at Berlin, doubtless to facilitate the
raising of the new loan. The foreign funds generally
have been steady, with little doing in them.

SHARES.
Railway shares generally have advanced from ss.
to 15s.
In joint stock banking companies and in Australian
Land shares an advance is perceptible. Crystal
Palace shares are also higher.

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BRITISH FUNDS. Closing Prices.
OFFICIAL QUOTATION.

Mond. Tuesd. Wed. Thurs. Friday
3 per Cent. Console BB4 884 881 1881 989
Ditto for Account
3 per Cents Reduced
84 per Cents
Long Annuities
Bank Stook, 7 per Cent 202 5 209 5 204 204 5 205
India Stock, 114 per Cot 233 235
Exch. Bills, 2d. per diem 2d 1p 1 p par par 2 2p 1 d 2 p
India Bonds, (1,0001.) —5 d stl —10 d
BANE OF ENGLAND.
An Account, pursuant to the Aot 7th and Bth Victoria, cap. 32,
for the week ending on Saturday, the 13th day of May, 1854.
ISSUE DEPARTEIGNT.
Notes issued .... 125,857,270 Government Debt 111,015,100
Other Sect.lties .. 2,984,900
Gold Coin & Bullion 11,857,270
Silver Bullion ....
525,887,270 125,857,270