The Express.
London, England, 1859-03-24 00:00:00

MONEY MARIOI2-YlllB DAY.

Two 0•01461 I.
The funds to-day have risen 1 per cent., but not
upon any political intelligence of importance.
Considerable excitement has been occasioned
amongst the dealers by a purchase to the
enormous extent of 350,0001. by the broker who acts
for the Court of Chancery. There have also been
some large purchases for the account, in-
cluding one of 75,0001. and two of 50,0001.
each. On the other hand, a sale of 100,0001.
Consols has been effected within the last
hour. It is remarked that several of the foreign
houses are buyers to-day.
In the other departments of the Stock Exchange
firmness prevails. French and Lombardo-Venetian
railway sharer have advanced.
The usual telegram from the Paris Bourse has not
yet come to hand.
Consols for the 7th of April have varied between
961 to f and 961, " sellers." The present quotation
is 961," buyers." For money the price is now quoted
961. Indian Four per Cent. Debenture* have been dealt
in at 981 to 4 ; India Bond., at 16s. to 17s. prem.;
19=1 Exchequer Bill., at 351. to 38s. prem.
The foreign stock market is quiet, except as regards
Mexican Bonds,which have again advanosd,being last
marked 214. The New Turkish Loan has risen about
per cent., being quoted 80 to 1. The old Six per
Ceuta. remain steady, at 931 to f. Sales are re-
seeded as follows :—Braxilian Four-and-a-Ralf
per Cents., 1858, 941, 941; Mexican Three
per Cents., for account, 211, 211, 214 ; Rus-
sian Five per Cents., 111 ; ditto Four-and-a-Half
per Cents., 1001 ; Spanish New Deferred Three
per Cents., for account, 301, 301; Turkish Six per
Cents., 1858, 794; ditto, for account (March 31),
801, 80 ; ditto Guaranteed Four per Cents., 103.
The new bonds of the East Indian Railway Com-
pany are quoted 11 to 2 prem.
Although the applications for money at the Bank
yesterday were moderate, the general market wee
tight, 21 per cent, being the minimum rate for the
best bills. To-day being the day previous to the
last day of the quarter, heavy payments have to be
made.
The silver market was very active yesterday at the
advanced quotation of 6214. per ounce standard.
Owing to the prospect of procuring increased sup-
plies from the Continent, it is now stated that the
aggregate remittances of silver for Bombay by the
Behar on the 27th instant will approach, perhaps
exceed, 800,0001., including 400,0001. or 500,000/, on
government account. A further sum of 60,0001. or
60,0001. in silver arrived on Tuesday in the Thames,
from Boulogne.
At the public sales of jute yesterday a decline of
20s. to 30e. per ton was submitted to.
At the meeting of shareholders in the Ottoman
Bank, held yesterday, a dividend at the rate of 8 per
cent per annum, together with a bonus of 12e. per
share, was declared, as recommended in the directors'
report. Satisfaction at the results shown in the
accounts, and confidence in the general management
of the undertaking, were expressed. Some points
raised by Mr. Digby Seymour, the barrister, were
met with answers similar to those given to him last
year. It was mentioned that upon any funds of the
bank which Messrs. Glyn and Co. may have at their
command a higher rate of interest is glowed than
could be obtained in ordinary channels. The ques-
tion of the propriety of appointing a local auditor at
Constantinople was raised, and was favourably enter-
tained by the board. A declaration by the
chairman (Mr. Liquid) that no portion of the
profit realised by the bank by way of commission
on the reoentTurkiehLoan has yet been brought into
the accounts, excited satisfaction. The proceedings,
which were principally of a congratulatory character,
terminated with the usual cordial vote of thanks.
It is stated that the questions in dispute between
Peru and Equador are likely to be arranged by a
reference to an arbitrator—Chili—in accordance
with the treaty of 1830 between these two re.l
publics.
The announcement of a special meeting of the
London and North Western Railway Company, to
" consider and approve" no less than twenty bills
now pending in Parliament, has attracted consider-
able attention. A number of proprietors are endea-
vouring to organise an opposition to the proposed
important extensions of the company's system.
The London and North Western Railway traffic
return shows this week an increase of 3,0811., the
Great Northern an increase of 11.,the Great Western
an increase of 1,7211., and the London and South
Western au increase of 895/.
It is understood that upon the completion of the
undertaking of the Isle of Wight Railway and
Telegraph Company, the prospectus of which was
lately advertised, the London and South Western
Railway Company contemplate working the line.
The fourth call of 21., making 71. 10s. paid, is to
be paid on the shares in the Ceylon Railway Com-
pany by the 14th of April.
The three stocks of the Chester and Holyhead
Railway Company will now be placed in the official
list, under the head of " Lines leased at fixed
" the deed of oon--- to the London and

rentals, wriveyance
North Western Company having been completed
the 18th init.
The customary notice of an intended application
to the committee of the Stock Exchange for a set-
- tling day and quotation in the shares of the Great
4 Ship Company (Limited) was posted yesterday.
as Subjoined are the latest quotations of insurance,
canal, and other miscellaneous shares, as given in the
last Stock Exchange List :
Insurance Shares :—Alliance, Marina, 57; Guardian, 551,
55; Imperial Fire, 373; Indemnity Idar• 156 ; Liverpool
and London Fire and Life, 104 ; Royal BaehantM, 300.
Gas sad Coke Companies .--Great Central, 104 ; West-
mhirter Charteredit
Waterworks t London, 121,123; Grand Junction,
71; ditto, New, 35 Southwark and Vaszhall, 105.
Canals :—Grand Inaction, 54; ditto, Guaranteed Six per
Cents., 12.
Bridge s—Vanshall, 18.
Doris :—Victoria, 1024, 103.
Messrs. Baring Brothers and Co. announce the
half-yearly dividends on Boston City Sterling Bonds
and New Brunswick Six per Cent. Bonds. The
dividends are also advertised on Pennsylvania Cen-
tral Railroad Six per Cent. Convertible Sterling
Bonds.
The interest coupons falling due the Ist proximo
on the Dutch Rhenish Railway Company's loan of
4,800,0008. are advertised for payment in due
course.
With reference to the market for American rail-
way securities Mr. E. F. Satterthwaite reports es
follows :
We have had an inanimate market in London daring the
past week for American securities. The chief &mend for
railraad bonds his been in New York Central and Pennsyl
vania Ceetral ; both there companies' bonds are booming
very scarce. Illinois shares remain dull at 38 to 35 discount.
In Conerortion Bonds some few trennectiom have taken
place from 77 to 78. Free Land Bonds are still wanted, from
83 to 84.
Mr. J. Pinkerton was yesterday appointed agent
for Lloyd's at Westport.

Wsnirsanar XVIOWSO. I
Consols, which closed yesterday at 961 "sellers,"
for the 7th April, opened this morning at 961 to 1,
declined to 96} to 1, and closed at 961 to 1. For
money the last price was 901 " buyers." The
official business report is as follows: Three per
Cont. Consols, for money, 961, 1, 1. ; ditto, for
account (7th April). 961,961 ; Indian Four per Cent.
Debentures, 981; ludis. Bonds, 14a. prow. ; Throe-
and.a.Half par Cent. Exchequer Bonds, payable in
May next, 100.
Exchequer Bills remain quoted 330. to SU prem.
The Indian Four per Cent. Debentares were slightly
weaker' at 981 to /.
The foreign stock market was steady, but not
active. Turkish stocks were well supported, the old
Six per Cents. closing at 931 to /, and the new loan
at 79/ to 80. Mexican Bonds were again in active