The Express.
London, England, 1866-07-14 00:00:00

DEBENTURE STOCKS.

—No. I
P 2.023
4060i.916
20,000

519.000
63%000
103,s
313. s3O
256,730

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Se. I STOOO.B. I Pd
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St. Gt.F.istu 4 p.c. Ilar&Sep. 100
At. G. Nthn.4 pe. Jan.& July 100
11.-0x.,44'
p. et.. Jan. & July .... 100
Lane.&Yk.4p.e.Jan.&Jly 100
Lon.ll4igh.4p.e.Jan..t.fly 100
L&N.W.4p.e.Jan.& July 100 , _ _
Do. Sips. Jan & July 100 •
W4p e Jan &July 100 , 9J 94
51hIland,4p.e.Jan &July 100 , 91 93
N. Britlah, E. P. & D. 8., i
5 p. et., Feb. & Au;;... 100
St. I N. Estrn.,4p.e.Jan, &July 100 •
St. iSeot.N.S.,4p.e.Ap.SOet. 100

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92 94

FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
South Austrian and Lombardo-Venetian, 141,

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PREFERENCE SHARES.
Crest Northern, 5 per ct. redeem. at 5 per at.
Lon. and Bright.." per ct. guar stock, No. 4,

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92

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MISCELLANEOUS.
Anglo-American Telegraph (Limited), Bj, j.
Anglo-Mexican Mint, 114.
Atlantic Telegraph, guar. 8 per cent. (Lim.), 31,
City of Moscow Gas (Limited), BA, 74.
East India Irrigation and Canal,
Electric Telegraph, IM.
General Credit and Finance of London (Lim.), 3j 4.
Hudson's Bay,liia, id.
International Financial Society (Lim.) 3.
London and Glasg. Engine and Iron Ship (Lira.), 7, 61.
Madras Irrigation and Canal (all paid), Is.
National Diacount Company (Limited), 13.
Oriental Inland Steam (Limited), 14.
Royal Mail Steam, 101, 2;1.
Telegraph Construction and Maintenance (Limited)
(121. paid), 114, 11.

Professor Agassiz says the general impression in
regard to the Amazon river is very erroneous, not only
in regard to the climate of that region, which he had been
informed was unhealthy, but also as to its fertility. He
found the valley of the Amazon uncommonly fertile and
its climate very healthy. It is his opinion that it will
one day become the mart of the world, supporting in
comfort twenty millions of inhabitants.
THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASYLUM.—We are
informed that the chairman, trustees, and governors
of the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum have been promised
the munificent donation of 1,000 guineas—from a gentle-
man who at present desires to withhold his name—for the
purpose of erecting an additional winx to the present
spacious structure. It is intended that the new wing shall
be named after the gentleman, whose unparalleled libe-
rality on this occasion will enhance his already high repu-
tation for his strenuous and remarkably successful exer-
tions to promote the prosperity of the institutions con-
nected with the trade.—Adrertiorr. . .

A 7.,.tmfr ON BOARD THE LoNnos.—At length
night Aet in ; hatches were closed down and fastened on
the inside. to prevent the water from floating them up ;
but still the water came in—first one side, then the other
—with every roll. By seven or eight o'clock we were in as
great a state of terror as on the previous night, and w:th
more cause, for the gale was more violent. The steam was
so troublesome that we could not open the lids for a
moment to let in air. The sensation in the cabin then was
really awful. I never shall be able to convey an idea of it.
Imagine what your feelings would be. waiting and expect-
ing every moment to meet death. Add to that the dismal
mond of water rushing in. You could not see it through
the cloud of steam and dim lights. and were not sure
whether the ship was filling or not : in fact, a foot of water
washing to and fro, carrying with it every movable article,
strengthened your fears that she was. Then at every heavy
roll a woman shrieked. There was one young girl nearly
frantic. By 9 o'clock we were in worse state than ever ;
when the ship rolled there would be nearly two feet of
water in the cabin. It would come in with a rush, then
back again to the other shle, carrying with it anything that
was not lashed. The boards of the lower berthswerewashed
out. and the bedding would drop down, and then, by the roll
of the ship. was earned out into the cabin, and there floated
about. There was a lady in next state room—about the
only one who remained in her berth—and whom I was
assisting to prevent her trunks being broken ; both of us
up to our knees in water, in which various articles, such
as bucket.. pieces of boxes, clothing of every description,
apples, books, and papers were swimming. A few of the
women were quite collected—talking as calmly as on land.
One in particular I remember, Mrs. M—, who had come
home in this ship on her last voyage from Melbourne ; she
said to me. " I feel as if I never should see land again. I
am loth to give up life, but it is not so much on my own
account as for those I leave behind. I was marred only
two months before leavinr Melbourne. I know my hus-
band will mourn my death very much. I came home to
settle souse property. And another thing I regret very
much is. that I have brought this little niece of mine with
me "(a nice girl of about 12 or 13 years). " I induces! her
father awl mother to let her come with me." " Never
mind." says the little niece, " I am happy, aunt, and we
I will die together." And I think they did. They were the
last whom I spoke to in the oiddy, just before leaving the
' ship. They were then close together, sitting at one of the
tables, and the water nearly up to the meat, and not far
from the Rev. Mr. Draper.—"A Survivor," in the Cornhill
Magazine for July.

thra ottoca.
The transactions in the stock markets to-day are
limited, as usual on a Saturday, but
the general tendency of prices is slightly
better than yesterday. The funds have im-
proved ito per cent. Foreign securities are
quiet, but there is a strong inquiry for Italian
bonds of 1861, which exhibit an im-
portant advance. As regards British rail-
ways, the chief feature is a reduction in
Midland and Great Eastern stocks. Banking
shares are steady, notwithstanding the failure of
the Birmingham Banking Company. Financial
shares have been dealt in at previous prices.
National Discount, however, have given way to
the extent of 10s.

The applications for discount to-day are rather
moderate, while the supply of money is large. The
charge for choice three months' bills is 9 to 91 per
cent.

Consols are now quoted 874 to a for money,
and. 87i to 88 for the account (August 9).
In the foreign stock market Italian bonds of
1861 are in steady demand, and have risen n per
cent. On the other hand, Turkish of 1865 and
Mexican have declined 1. The other speculative
descriptions are steady. Turkish Bonds of 1862
are now quoted 50 to 52, ex div. ; ditto of
1865, 26.1 to 1; Greek, 11 to 12 ; Spanish Pas-
sive, 1911 to 1; ditto Certificates, 151 to 1 ; Italian,
1861, 53 to 1, ex div. ; Brazilian scrip, 4 to 31 dis ;
and Mexican, 151 to 4.
American securities are steady. 5-20 bonds are
now quoted 671 to ; Erie Railway shares, 391 to
40 ; and Illinois Central, 76 to J,.
International Financial shares are now quoted
2 to 11 die. ; London Financial, 12 to 11 dis. ;
General Credit, 21 to 2 die. ; Credit Foncier,
11 to 11 dia. ; and National Discount, 71 to 81
prem.

Two O'CLOCK.
Consols are fractionally lower, at 870 to for
money, and 87 13-16 to 15-16, for the account.
At Paria this morning the Three per Cent. Rentes
opened at 68.50, being per cent. better than yes-
terday.
The mail from Guayaquil has brought a remit-
tance of 4381. ls. on account 'of the dividends on
, the debt of Ecuador.

With reference to the Venezuelan Si,: per Cent.
Loan of 1844, the General Credit and Finance
Company of London (Limited) are in receipt of
advice from their agents, Messrs. IL L. Boulton
and Co., dated La Guaira, 25th June, of duties
collected and remitted on account of the above
loan, to the amount of 58,319.1;2 doll.

The Mexican dollars by the French steamer
Panama, the arrival of which at St. Nazaire from
Vera Cruz has already been reported, were sold to-
day at ss. 00. per ounce, being ,td. above the price
lately current.

On 'Change yesterday afternoon the rates for
bills on Paris and Italy were quoted less favour-
ably for this country, and the general tendency
of the exchanges was dull. Subjoined is the list :
Amsterdam, 3 months 11.18 to 11.154 • ditto, short,
11.13 to 11.15 ; Bottertlim, 3 months, 11:18 to 11.185 ;
Antwerp, 3 months, 25.45 to 25.50 ; Brussels, 3
months, 25.45 to 25.50 ; Hamburg and .Altona, 3 months,
13.8 to 13.9 ; Berlin, Cologne, Vic., 3 months, 6.29
to 7.0 ; St. Petrsburg, 3 months, 5; to 254 ; Paris, short,
25.75 to 25.20 ; Lditto, 3 months. :M.40 to 25.45 • Mar-
seilles, 3 months, 25.40 to 25.45 ; Frankfort-on-the-Maine,
3 months, 1175 to 118 ; Vienna, 3 months, 13.40 to
13.60; Trieste, 3 months, 13.40 to 13.60; Madrid, 3 months,
445 to 44 ; Santander, 3 months, 444 to 44 ; Cadiz, 3
mouths, 46 to 454 ; Seville, 3 months, 46 to 454 ; Malaga,
3 months, 46 to 455 ; Valencia, 3 months, 46 to 454 ; Bar-
celona, 3 months, 47 to 461 ; Bilbao, 3 months, 46 to
45 ; Valladolid, 3 months, 44, nom. ; Ssragosva, 3 months,
454 to 45 ; Leghorn, 3 months, 27.30 to 27.50 ; Genoa,
3 months, 27.30 to 27.50; Naples' 3 months, 27.30 to
27.50 ; Palermo' 3 months, '27.30 to 27.50 ; Mesains,
3 months, 27.30 to 27.50 ; Lisbon, 90 days' date, 514
to 514 ; Oporto, 90 days' date, 515 to 514.

At Paris the rate of discount in the open market
is 31 per cent. ; Vienna, Turin, Frankfort, and
St. Petersburg, 6 ; Hamburg, Amsttrdam, and
Berlin, 7 ; and Brussels, 51 per cent.
Subjoined is a copy of a private telegram from
Bombay, dated July 7 :
Exchange on London for a first-class bank bill, G months'
sight, 2s. per rupee • The Calcutta rate for ditto, 2a. o,ld.
per rupee ; exchange on Calcutta at sight, 101 i to !. ;
government 4 per cent paper, rs.; ditto 5 per cent.
paper, IOU rs. ; ditto 51 per cent., rs. ; Bank of Bom-
bay rate of discount, ]:1; bar gold, touch, 16-3 rs.
per tole ; bar silver, 17 to 17 ' betterness, 108 ra. per 100
tole. 40,000 bales of cotton sailed from Bombaybetterness,
during
the fortnight. Affairs wordening (?).
A telegramfrom India announces that the profits
of the government Bank of Bengal for the last half-
year are 19} per cent. The dividend declared is at
the rate of 16 per cent. Two lace of rupees are car-
ried to the reserve fund, and one and a half lac to
the next half year. The losses incurred at the
head office and branches are a mere trifle.
The directors of the Union Bank of Australia
have resolved upon a dividend of 2L 2s. Gd. per
share, being 8} per cent. for the half-year.

The following is the report of the directors of the
Imperial Bank (Limited), to be submitted at the
meeting on the 17th inst. :
The directors beg to submit to the shareholders the
balance sheet for the half-year ending 10th June last, to-
gether with the auditors' report. The balance-sheet shows
that the profits for the past six mouths amount
to 44,863/. 12s. 10d., and after defraying the current ex-
penses, making provision for bad and doubtful detts,
allowing rebate on bills discounted not yet due, an avail-
able balance of Z 1,5591. Ti. Ild. remains, which the di, ec-
tors propose to appropriate as under :—To the payment of
a dividend at the rate of $ per cent. per annum, free of
income tax, 18,000 f.• to raising the reserve fund to 00,000 P.,
by the addition of 3,000/. ; and co.rDing to profit and loss
new account, 4,359/. To. lid. The directors beg to repert
that the business of the Westminster branch is steadily in-
creasing, and the results are satisfactory. It is proposed
that the dividend be payable ou an•l after Tuesday, the
24th July.

The half-yearly meetii', of the Metropolitan
Railway Company is called fur the let of August,
and will be made special to sanction the terms upon
which the transfer of the Hammersmith and City
Railway is to be made to the Great Western and
Metropolitan Railway Companies.
The half-yearly meeting of the United Kingdom
Railway Rolling Stock Company (Limited) will be
held on the 27th inst., when a dividend will be
declared.

The fourth call of 3/. is to be paid on the 'Jinxes
of Hewitt and Company (Limited) by the 6th
August.
The meeting of the East and West India Dock
Company took place yesterday, when a dividend of
three per cent. forthe half-year was declared free of
income tax.
The screw steamer Rakaia, belonging to the
Panama, New Zealand, and Australian Royal Mail
Company (Limited), arrived at Panama on the 17th
June, having made the passage from Milford Haven
in 68 days, including all stoppages. Her speed
averaged upwards of 10 knots per hour. The Ra-
kaia is to inaugurate the service from Panama to
New Zealand and Australia, and was ready to sail
on the appointed day, the 24th June.

FRIDAY EVENING.
Consols, which closed yesterday at 871 to
for the 9th of August, opened this morning at 871,
and closed at 87/. For money the last price
was 871 to 1. The official business report is as fol-
lows :—Three per Cent. Consols, for money, 871,
g, •; ditto, for account, 871. 1, ; Three per
Cents. Reduced, 861, ; New Three per Cents.,
861, ; India Five per Cent. stick, 1031 ; ditto
Five per Cent. " enfaced " rupee paper, 1001.
Indian government securities were very quiet.
Exchequer Bills were unaltered, the March being
quoted 6s. dis. to par ; and the June, 3s. dis.
to
55. prem.
The foreign stock market was quiet, and few
changes occurred in prices. Danubian and Marem-
mans Railway Bonds rose 1 per cent. ; Turkish
of 1865, ; and Brazilian scrip, 1 ; while Mexican
declined ; Italian of 1861, 1 ; and Spanish Pas-
sive and Certificates, 1.