The Express.
London, England, 1860-10-05 00:00:00

PROVINCIAL SHARE MARKETS.

Lreenront,„ Off. 4.—Tbe WUt was very good all day, but at
the close a trifle raster to prim. Birkenhead, 77f. 78—Caledonian
Stork, TilllbstersNOW* 101 10 11-10—Grest Northern
Mock, 117k—Great Weston's. 74 7*l—Lancashlre and York-
shire, 1 1101—London and North 'Western. 1010 1011—Xsa.
cheater, giseetald. and Lincoln, 48 461-Ifidland
—Ditto, new snares. a 111.18 p.—North Sri block. 170}
On 4.—North inaffordshlre. SS-16 gi d.—North lisakerk Bee-
wick Capital Stock, 104* 1043—Yorit Capital Block. 19 MP
Ueda Mock, so N9l—nouth Eznnwn, IS 8.16 266.16—eat Bed.
land, Orford, 40 60—Duteh Rhenish, d.-Great Lexesaboarg,
7 7i—Orand Trunk or Canada. 6 Lin 6 15-16-11 rest Western
of Canada, 18 1646 14 1.18--" Ditto new shares 0 13-16 6 11-16 &
Buffalo and Lake Horan, si 61—Great Ship, ea 3d. es,
Thames and Yaw Mirka Oompaty, P.

Tim WaAnna Aim TIP °ion nr Lisr.strix—
Por the week etleitwenirpeeenig the weather was mast
kmonieble for sad beijiht wed warm
remain. did muck to =111111: outatanduig corn crops.
Up to 19 o'clock on Weilegniays4sts:air was mat mild
and balmy, but Mae* glee the wind went roand
smagsaly to &W.. Yet a ail it rose to • full
gelm sad bralry min M. lumen coming from 11p.
krer* and Dui W teeseimil with the full fury of the
lempak Atetremiselse r orweekeer ; but during the day
a sharp high wind Wow. and fb weathu appears to be say.
thin- but settled. —Preestase s Jeanie/.
44/16LACII. RALF - • CROWN D1M....
TIIIVARDAY, OCT. S.—Admissions on payment. 1,960; ditto
by mesa tickets, 2,569. Total visitors, 4,519.

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HONE} MARKET-THIS DAY.

Two o'CLot.w.

The stock markets today exhibit a par-
tial reaction. Some of the persons who
have bought on speculation during the last
few days are realizing their profits. Consols
have declined per omit. The reduction in British
railway stocks varies from #to per cent. Grand
Trunk of Canada and Lonibardo-Veuetien railway
shares are likewise weaker.

At Paris this morning, according to Mr. Reuter's
telegram, the Three per Cent. Renter were quoted
69fr. 20c., showing no change since yesterday after-
noon.

Consols are officially marked 934, f, and f
for money, and 931 and 4 for the account. The
present quotations are 934 for cash, and 934 to f
for next Thursday's settlement. The official busi-
ness report is as follows :—lndia Five per Cent.
stock, 18/59, 1034, f ; ditto Four per Cent. De-
bentures, 1858, 964 ; ditto Bonds, 56., dis. ;
Exchequer Bills, 4e., Is., prem.
The foreign stock market is likewise dull,
but prices generally fairly supported. Spauish
Bonds are firm. The Turkish Loan of
1854 is quoted 73f to 74, and that of 1858, 56 to f.
Sales are recorded as follows.—Austrian Five per
Cent. Metallics, 62 (exchange 105.) ; Brazilian
Four-and-a-Half per Cents., 1860, 874, 88 ; Peru-
vian Three per Ceuta., for account, 734 ; Russian
Four-and-a-Half per Cents., 94 ; Spanish Three
per Cents., for account, 49 ; ditto New Deferred
Three per Cents., 40 ; Turkish Six per Conte., 1854,
734 ; ditto Six per Ciente, 1858, for account, 584 ;
ditto Guaranteed Four per Cents., 101 f, 4 ; Vene-
zuela Three per Cents., 234 ; ditto One-and-a-
Half per Cents., 124.

The sum of 16,0901. in gold was taken from the
Bank yesterday for exportation, and it is understood
that additional sums will be withdrawn unless
supplies come quickly to hand. The remittances
from the United States aro now limited, the City of
Washington having brought only 3,0001. From
Australia 151,500!. 18 due by the Orwell ;152,0001.
by the Red Jacket, and 141,0001. by the Norfolk,
may be looked for in two or three weeks.
The quotations of exchange come rather dull
from several of the principal continental cities.
The Bombay mail via Marseilles will be tlis-
tributed in London to-morrow morning.
A company is in course of formation for the
cultivation of cotton in Australia, more particularly
in New South Wales. There is no doubt that
that colony presents great advantages for the culti-
vation of the plant, and that a hearty support will
be received from the colonial authorities. It is
proposed that the operations of the company shall
commence by the cultivation of from 1,000 to 2,000
acres. Amongst the names identified with the
undertaking are several well known in connexion
with colonial progress, including those of Lord
Alfred Churchill, M.P., Messrs. Thos. Baxley,
M.P., Matthew Marsh, M.P., W. F. de Saha,
W. C. Wentworth, J. A. Youl, and Albert J.
Allem. The first capital is to be 100,0001., with
power to increase it.
The Eastern Counties Railway traffic return
shows this week a decrease of 1,1421. ; the Midland,
lan increase of 2,7261. ; the Great Western, an in-
crease of 6531. ; the Manchester, Sheffield, and
Lincolnshire, an increase of 8091. ; the Lancashire
and Yorkshire, an increase of 5,041. ; and the North
Eastern, an increase of 111.
The half-yearly interest is advertised en Panama
Railroad 7 per Cent. Bonds of 1855-65.
In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday the sitting
for the examinatgn of Mr. William Dickina, shoe
manufacturer, of Daventry, was adjourned to the
21st November, the accounts not having been filed.
The petition towindrip the General Discount Com-
pany,ted by 111 r. Leunard, stands over till
traiTxt, by arrangement.
A meeting took plaoeyesterday of the creditors of
Messrs. Smith and Co., distillers, of Whitechapel,
who suspended payment on the 26th tilt. The
balance-sheet, prepared by Mr. S. L Price, the
accountant, shows a surplus. It was explained that
Mr. Smith is not in a position to pay 20s. in the
pound in instalmeuts at fixed dates, no assistance
being obtainable, and that hie desire is to place the
estate in the hands of two or three creditors, to act
as inspectors. A resolution was accordinglypaased
i
authoriaing the estate to be wound up n this
manner, and appointing three inspectors. The
chairman: bore testimony to the honourable charac-
ter of Mr. G. Smith, and expressed his belief that
the liquidation will prove to be fully as favourable
as is anticipated : he concluded by moving a reso-
lution expressive of the sympathy of the meeting,
which was unanimously carried.

Notice is given that the office branch of the de-
partment of tho Director-General of Stores to
India will be removed on Monday next from
Leadenhall-streot to Cannon-row, Westminster,
the business connected with the receipt and inspec-
tion of stores continuing at Leadentall-street as
heretofore.

The Benvoirlich and Ellen Rodgers have arrived
from China with 1,494,300 lbs. of tea.
Messrs. Page and Welch's hide circular has the
following :

A decline to the extent of fully 10 per cent. has taken
place within the last few days in the value of London Mar-
ket hides, and an tanners ara evincing great caution m their
purchases, and the supply is usually large at this season,
there is a probability of a gal farther depreciation. This
fact, in conjunction with the heavy stocks n3w held, ought
to convince merchenta of the iinpolicy of longer resisting •
reasonable concession in the price of South American
It is not likely, after such events as have lately cast a gloom
over the trade, w ith sales of leather by no means easy at
drooping prices, and abundant supplies of market hides of
good quality at more moderaterates, that tanners will operate
lreely in foreign hides at prices so much above their relative
value.

TIMMIAT Emma.
Consols, which closed yesterday at En,
"sellers," for next Thursday's settlement, opened
this morning at rose to 93} I, and closed
at 93g, " buyers. For money the last price was
93M, " sellers," and for the Bth November 94 to
9-16. The official business report is as follows :
—Three per Cent. Consols, for money, 93i, t
f • ditto for amount (Oct. 11), 93i, *, ; India
Stock, 218 ; ditto Five per Cent. Stock, 1859,
; ditto for account, 108} ; ditto Four per
Cent. Debentures, 1838, 96} ; ditto Bonds, 4s. du. ;
Five per Cent."enforced" rupee paper, 98t
Indian government securities wore firm. Ex-
chequer Bills rose ls., closing at Is. to 4a. prem.
The foreign stock market was decidedly more
active. . . . .

Bank shares to-day were steady, at former prices.
The miscellaneous share market was likewise quiet.
Grad Ship shares continue to droop, and closed at
6a to 6s. rid. Crystal Palace Preference stock was
right= more offered. Loulon Dock stock was offi-
cially marked 64i and 64.
The securities of the London, Chatham, and
Dover Railway Company continue to attract atten-
tion. The ordinary stock cloned at 54 to 55 ; the
5 per cent. preference, at 91 to 93 ; and the Wes-
tern Fatension, at par to prem.
The new shares of the Midland Railway Com-
pany were quoted lfr peem., " buyers."
The " Optional Righter" scrip of the Illinois Cen-
tral Railway Company was inquired for, and closed
at 41 to 51,
Canadalgovernment Five per Cents. were inquired
for to-day and firmer. There was also an improve-
ment in United States Five per Cents.
The closing quotations for shares in new under-
takings were as follow:—Ocean Marine Laur-
ance, 2 to 2 prem. ; Thames and Mem-. Marine,
I to 13-16 prem. • Universal Marine iIII4IIIWICIN
9-16 to ft prem. ; London and Provincial Marine,
3-16 to 1-16 dia. ; Rest India Irrigation, 1-16 din.
to pas.

The Kidderminater Reform Association cele-
inkled their tizirl anniversary ou Tuesday evenin by a
+orris, at which the borough, member, Mr A. R. Bristow.
0611 of the speaken.