The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-10-29 00:00:00

NORTHERN TIMES.---LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY

action of the representative bodies is to be con-
fined. The Porte particularly points out that the
Divans will only have to occupy themselves with
the internal reforms and special interests of the
Principalities The question of the union is not
directly spoken of, hilt the inference is allowed that
it is inadmissible; in fact, the note of the Vizir
states that the notables of Moldavia have no right
to propose any changes relative to Wallachia, and
eiee versa. If the Divans make propositions be-
yond those limits, the suzerian power will consider
them as null and void. The commission for the
organisation of the Principalities, which has only
as yet occupied itself with preliminary questions,
will not resume its labours until those of the
Divans shall have been terminated.
At the special meeting of the Liverpool Town
Council this day, it will be proposed that Mr. J.
B. Hartley, son of Mr. Jesse Hartley, engineer of
the Liverpool Docks, be appointed engineer of the
Birkenhead Docks, at a salary of £750 a year.

6B

MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL,

LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY EVENING

The Liverpool Cotton Market maintains a steady
aspect. Holders supply the market sparingly,
and are, therefore., enabled to demand the full
currency of last week. The sales today were es-
timated at 7,000 bales, speculators and eporters
taking 2,500. Surat sold at dto kt-d Egyptian,
7d to 8d ; Pernam, •V-4(1 ; anti Bahia, 7d. The
market closed with firmness, everything connected
with the trade denoting that prices of all kinds are
likely to remain high for the season.
Some fluctuations characterised the Liverpool
Share Market to-day. The settlement of the account
is now engaging the attention of most parties on the
Stock Exchange, so that the actual sales going for-
ward are but limited. Among the sales reported, we
notice the following : —Eastern Counties, 9 ; Lan-
cashire and Yorkshire, 93k; London and North
Western Stock, 1021; Dutch-Rhenish, 1 3-10 p.
For the next account sales were !made in Lan-
cashire and Yorkshire Stock, at 041, Z, 1, 4 ;
London and North Western, 1031, 3 ; Man--
cheSter, Sheffield, and Lincoln, 331. Midland
Stock, 77a, 81, 3 South Eastern, 20/ 17s, -

13-16. The following are the closing rates :
Aberdeen, 12 12k. Chester and Birkenhead,
151 154. Caledonian, 27 27. Chester and
Holyhead, ma 16,1. Eastern Counties, 9 9 1-16.
_ _

East Lancashire, 204 2071. Great Northern, 231
231. Ditto, A shares, 10 101. Great Western,
64 64:1. Lancashire and Yorkshire Stock, 938
931. 'Liverpool, Crosby, and Southport, 18 181.
London ,and North Western Stock, 1022 1021
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln, 33 337.
Midland Stock, 77a 774 North British, 9 346
9 5-16. North Staffordshire, till 511. South Eastern
and Dover, 20l 201. York, Newcastle, and
Berwick, 101 l 9&. York and North Midland, 28
281 Leeds Capital Stock, 17,1 17-1. Buffalo and
Lake Huron, a -FL Dutch Rhenish, 1 3-16
Great Western of Canada, 23 11-16 23 13-10.
Ditto, New Shares, 2 24p. Great Luxembourg,
llt I 1 d.
The rates of contangoes paid to-day are sub-
joined :—Caledonian, 2s, con. Eastern Counties,
74d, 91, 74-d, 9d. East Lancashire, is 91. Great
Western, 3, con. even. Lancashire and Yorkshire
Stock, Z, 7-16. London and North Western Stock, 74,

5-16,1, 7-16, 1. Manchester, Sheffield, an'd
Lincoln, 2s. 2s, 2s 3d, Midland Stock, 5-16,
L 5-15, 5-16. South Eastern, 2s, is 9d, 2s, 2s
3d. York, Newcastle, and Berwick, is 9d, 2s.
Buffalo and Lake Huron, 11d. Dutch Rhenish,
10d, ls, 1-16. Great Western of Canada, Js 01,
2s. Ditto, New Shares, 9d, 10d. Great Luxem-
bourg, scl, 6d.

There is no abatement in the demand for die
count accommodation, consequently the Money
Market is still in a stringent condition. The
supply of capital is reported to be rather scarce.
We may here remark that it is rumoured in monetary
circles that the requirements of the mercantile
community are increasing, probably on account of
provision being made for the commercial engage-
ments of the " fourth" proximo, when, as usual at
that season of the year, a considerable amount of
paper becomes due. The Board of Trade returns,
published yesterday, denote activity in trade, and
it is a very gratifying fact, that, notwithstanding
the dearness of money, the commercial prosperity
of the country is unimpaired. As indicating
the profitable employment which can be found
for money, it may be mentioned that 51
,per
cent is still eagerly given for deposits at seven
days' notice, by those who are engaged in dis-
count operations. With regard to the Continen-
tal Money Markets, the accounts mention that
there is less pressure at Hamburg, and, accord-
ing to a telegraphic message, the rate of interest
has declined to 6 per cent. At Paris, however, no
relief has yet been experienced. The enquiry for
pecuniary assistance is very urgent, and it is
intimated that the discount restrictions imposed
by the Bank are telling very seriously on the
resources of those engaged in commerce. The
crisis is, no , doubt, very oppressive, and it will
indeed be fortunate if no other ill effects than those
now experienced do not result. The Rentes still
decline, and there seems a general want of confi-
dence in the existing state of things. If the next
return of the bank exhibits, as is expected, some
encouraging features, however, increased firm-
ness will no doubt ensue, but it cannot be

expected that any rapid improvement will take
place after such a prolonged period of stringency

and depression

The public Funds opened rather tamely thiS'
morning, but prices were firmly maintained.
Money, on the Stock Exchange, was rather easy,
loans being obtainable at 5 to 51 per cent, the pub-
lic having invested largely in the English Funds,
they are now operating with less freedom. Con-
sols for Money and Account opened 92 921, being a
decline of an eighth on the final quotations of last
night. The Three per Cents Reduced were first done
at 91 9l ; and the New Three per Cents are 911
91a. In a later part of the day. the market con-
tinued steady, but not higher. Consols were 921
924 for Money, and 92 924 for December, the
" contango" being very heavy. Dank Stock was
2111 213. Exchequer Bills, 2s to 5s prem.

Tile London Tiailway Share Market opened
rather flatly this morning, owing to the heaviness
of Consols, coupled with the approach of the
settlement. Lancashire and Yorkshire, London
and North Western, and a few other stocks, were
more offered. The reduction in price, however,
was not important, and the market afterwards

recovered, in most cases to yesterday's closing

quotations Midland stock was rather higher than
yesterday afternoon. Among the transactions we
note Caledonian at 54 1. Chester and Holyhead,
34, 3, 4. Great Northern, 921 1. Great Western,
94 Z. Lancashire and Yorkshire, 931 94. Lo;idon
Stock, 1021-,, 11„ 21. Midland, 77-4- 771. Dovers,

Business at Manchester continues to be curtailed
by the state of the Cotton market. Prices of Yarns
and Goods, to day, were higher than abroad.
Holders ask an advance of 7-, l per lb on the rates
of last week. There is rather more activity in the
Rochdale Flannel market than last week, but
manufacturers are still complaining. Production
is limited wherever it can reasonably be done.
.Mills in the out district are said to be not in full
work. Yorkshire Goods have been but flat. At
Bradford, yesterday, trade continued to exhibit a
stagnant aspect, and the attendance of buyers was
small, but prices are unchanged.
Our Corn Market to-day was rather firmer, and
more business was transacted than on Friday.
Wheat of the finest quality realised ve►y full, and
in some instances, rather better prices. Flour,
however, was rather easier to buy, and all other
articles could have been had cn lower terms
During the week the foreign imports of Wheat, bar-
rel Flour, and Indian Corn, reported for the week
are upon a liberal scale. Considerable supplies of
Oats, Oatmeal, and sack Flour, have also • arrived
in this interval, coastwise and from Ireland. The ex-
ports of the leading articles continue to a fair
extent. The Hull Market to-day was quiet; for,
influenced by the reports from Mark lane,
the dealings were limited, and prices lower;
particularly Wheat and Flour.
The Foreign and Colonial Produce Markets are
still well supplied, and a full average business in
the articles of Tea, Sugar, Coffee, and Rum are
going forward. In Sugar there is somewhat of a
speculative demand, though not so great as to
influence prices to any extent. The public sales
of the forenamed articles, tc-lay, went off satisfac-
torily, at firmer rates, in some instances the bid-
dings were spirited.
The steamer Candace has taken out about
150,0001 in specie to the West Coast of Africa. This
large sum is understood to have been shipped by
Government.
About 40,0001 in gold is understood to have been
withdrawn from the Bank yesterday for exportation.
As the Africa, however, has arrived at this port
from New York with 1.58 9001 in specie on freight,
this remittance may suffice to satisfy the continental
demand for the next few days. It is thought that
a change in the wind, which at present is easterly,
would bring in the James Baines, from Australia,
with about half a million in gold. This vessel must
now have been 82 days at sea.
The committee of the London Stock Exchange,
yesterday, unanimously passed the following reso.
lution, upon the confirmation of which, the shares
of the Crystal Palace Company will be struck out
of the official list :—" That in consequence of the
extraordinary conduct pursued by the directors of the
Crystal Palace Company in denying the validity of
transfers of shares, which had been registered at
the office of the Company, the committee will not
recognise any further dealings in the shares, and
direct that the ;lame
the company be struck out

of the official list." This resolution stands for
confirmation on Monday next.
On the Paris Bourse, yesterday, the French
Funds recovered 30c for Money in the 3 per Cents ,
and 25c for the Account, and 75c for Money in
the 4 per Cents. The market closed firmly, after
some large purchases for investment. Speculators,
who, during the month, have been calculating upon
a continuous fall, have apparently yielded to the
turn of affairs, caused by the public investments,
and look forward to a rise before the next Account
day in Rentes.

With regard to the London Indigo sales now
going forward, we may observe that we have
received the following report respecting yesterday's
proceedings :—Prices continue the same, and with
equal firmness ; ordinary Bengal rules 41 to fid,
and good and tine 6d to 81 per lb advance. A fur-
ther quantity of Madras and Kurpah passed tc-
day. and sold with fair spirit, good and fine selling
at par to 2d, and the middling ordinary 31 to
4d per lb, in advance. Kurpahs sold at 4d to 6d per
lb above July rates. 1,583 chests passed to day, of
which 579 were withdrawn, 285 bought in, and 719
sold. Total passed 12,404 chests, of which 5,768
chests have been sold.
COURSE OF FXOIIANGE.—Tars DAV.
Amsterdam

Ditto, three months

11 18ilLeghorn

Rotterdam

Antwerp

Brussels

Hamburg

Altona

11 1811 Genoa

25 42iiMilari

25 42illrenic
13 8 !Naples

Palermo

25 35 igessina

Ditto, three:months .. 25 80 Lisbon
Marseilles.
Bordeaux .... Rio Janeiro

Frankfort-on- Maine .. .. 120 I Buenos Ayres

Berlin
Vienna

I New York, 60 days' sight I
10 45 !Philadelphia

Trieste

PRICES OF BULLION, PER CZ

Petersburg

Madrid ..
Cadiz ....
Barcelona
Seville ..

371 Foreign Oold, in Bars 0 0
4S:11 iPortugal Gold Coin 0 0 0
4gi 131exican Dollars 0 0 0

New Dollars

0 0 0

!Silver, in Bars

0 0 0

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

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FRANCE

PARIS, MONDAY EVENING

I am informed, on good authority, that, up to this
moment, the French Government has not received
intelligence of the actual departure of its Minister,
M. Brenier, from Naples, but that it has every
reason to believe .that it would take place this very
day. In an interview which M. Brenier had with
M. Cafarn, Neapolitan Minister or Foreign Affairs,
the latter expressed profound regret at a rupture
with France, lamented that his second note had
not given satisfaction to her, but said that his
government could do no more than it had done to
preserve her good-will. He gave an assurance
that, notwithstanding the rupture, French subjects
should receive the fullest protection. Whether he
was equally curt to the English charge d'affaires is
not stated, but most likely he was not, inasmuch as
Naples, like Russia, affects greater regard for
France than for England.
A Vienna despatch says that the Austrian
Correspondence, a semi-atlioial organ of that city,
declares that it is , not true, as asserted by the
Government organs here, that the Porte has pro-
tested against the continued occupation of the
Danubian Principalities by Austria, and demanded
the recall of the Austrian troops. The French

Government, however, has, I hear, instructed its

organs to maintain the truth of their assertion.
Another telegraphic despatch, from Vienna, says
that the Turkish Ministry has given in its
resignation.
The personnel of the extraordinary embassy sent
by France to the Cz sr's coronation have arrived in
Paris, with the exception of Count Murat and M.

de Lavalette, who remain with Count de Morny.
Some of the German papers say that the Grand
Duke Constantine is to come to this city in the
spring, but, in official quarters, nothing is known of
any such intention

'ie Bourse has improved to-day. The Threes
have-risen 2cic, and Railway Shares from 5f to .17tf,
but it is not certain that the rise will be perma-
The Bank of France continue
its restrictive meastn

to enforce

The Dowager Empress of Russia has arrived at

Genoa

From an article in the official Swiss journal, it
appears that Prussia demands peremptorily the
release of the Neufchatel insurgents, but that
Switzerland will net grant it unless Prussia will
renounce all her claims to Neufchatel. France
and England are trying to:arrange the matter—
the latter in a spirit not unfriendly to Switzer-
land.

A Marseilles despatch records a terrible earth-
quake in Egypt, on the 12th. Two hundred
houses were destroyed, and a great many others
injured. The greater part of the population had
fled from the town. The earthquake was also felt
in other places.