The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-11 00:00:00

MONEY MARKET

AND

CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
adimated at 7,000 bales, including 1,000 Ameri-
can taken on speculation. The market was heavy
but closed steadily at previous rates. The sales
comprised 5,500 American, 250 Pernam and Mar-
anham at 60. to 71d, 200 Egyptian at 6id. to 9d.,
mid 1,000 Surat at 2/d. to 4d. per lb. Railway
Share Market opened firm, but afterwards become
Weak, and closed at a decline of 1 per cent.
The progress of the indigo auctions up to yes-
terday evening, is thus described by Messrs. H. W.
Jewesbury and Co.:—
" B catalogue commenced yesterday. Previous prices
have been fully maintained, and strong support was
given by holders, but the sale went off flatly ; 2,244
chests passed, of which 848 were withdrawn, 796 bought
in, and 600 sold. Total passed, 7,488 chests to last
*lroning, inclusive.'
As a remarkable illustration of the suddenness
With which a check may be imparted to any par-
ticular branch of business supposed to have been
rather carried to an excess, we may mention that
since the 29th ult., only two vessels have cleared
?ut from London for Australia, one of these even
being under engagement with her Majesty's Cora-
ljnissioners of Land and Emigration. For a long
time previously, five and six ships per diem were
about the average number. The rate of freight
has fallen rather materially within the last two
days, and the following information given by
Messre. Offor and Gamman, ship and insurance
brokers, will be read will great interest
".`The facilities offered by advance houses in their
dire to obtain consignments for their friends in the
colony,
have
prompted a considerable export of goods,
elected too often by inexperienced parties, without re-
gard to the real wants or capabilities of the colony.
Musical instruments, statuary, and other luxuries, have
onni.. poured into a country wanting only the necessaries
ale, and quite prepared to dispense with the mere or-
.araents, A. natural consequence of such shipments
arila,s.cl?een the speedy glutting of the markets with certain
" les, and a probable loss to the exporters.
cc
During the 'panic cry' which has been needlessly
raised, it has even been asserted that Breadstuffs have
bnt°l:" unsaleable, and actual re-shipments taken place ;
I,riewe believe this will be found to be totally incorrect.
luxe" have fallen for many artieles, but not so much on
accnllt of the quantities offered as the want of storage
for theodation, and the unfitness of the goods offered
1,„ Wants of the colony.
tom" o'e are aware that re-shipments of flour have been
bet these parcels consist entirely of damaged
beUwhick arrived sour—and which are sent back to
" aloneu fittedsed for manufacturing purposes, for which they are
.
From the tenor of our own letters, and the infor-
froiration
rned. the we gather from those mo.st likely to be best in-
orders for goods continue to arrive from the
colony by every opportunity, and in enormous quanti-
ties, se that we do not at all expect any permanent fall
'llfreights."
„.-1-he Tallow Market has advanced 6d. per cwt.
'bus morning' in consequence of the more unfavour-
!ble political news. P.Y.C. is 595. on the spot ;
''BB. all the year • and 595. for January and March.
The Board of Trade have issued a notice to ships'
captains respecting cholera, and the necessity of
Precautions from over-crowding, dirt, and want of
ventilation.
80Although great expectations are formed upon
:erne of the official announcements that our Go-
ent is now pursuing a vigorous course of
action,
in respect to the Russian affair, it is impos-
lest tic: deny that great uneasiness still prevails
ere should be further wavering that will
and rompt the Emperor of Russia to procrastinate,
to 113ae.11 to disregard the remonstrances made
h e
n°w, whethTer vast interests at stake just
market ,i the corn trade or the money
eceved
be r cause every scrap of intelligence to
informatio with the utmost anxiety, and the
to be readn that six or seven regiments are ordered
terranea_ nUreland for transport to the Medi-
those .whuc:occasioned great satisfaction among
effect to th believe that nothing but action will give
now e negociations of which all are getting
. hex tired. There are many disquieting
ssia
of Ru 741Fes still from Germany. The Emperor
and support so zealously courting the good wishes
reliance is of Austria and Prussia, that very little
former, , at least iend upon the co-operation of the
any course that may be adopted
On gland and p
the other France ranee in the way of hostilities.
been made r,.nand, the assertion that a loan has
of Vienna for Austria by Messrs. Rothschild,
being „veunot the
~ London firm, the amount
clause that
the sterling at 85, with a
should war contract shall be invalid,
is the 4 declared shows how great
interest
This loan, if est of Russia •
in preserving peace.
Lion With really undertaken must be in connec-
-50131e tte
even give
under ry, for no prudent house would
In the En present circumstances.
good deal d g ish Stock Market there has been a
oing, principally for money, and there
"as been achange in y'
of in this respect, the supply
Money stock appearing to be larcrer than
Was expected. The bankers who were believed to
have sold some time back may probably yet deliver
011 the settling day. To-morrow is a strict holiday
With the Jews ; and this, with the " options '
coming off, will doubtless havei an influence. There
is, in fact, the greatest difficulty in ascertaining
whether the account is now bullish or bearish.
Consols, after being 92, have since been quoted
91 for Transfer. For Account they have been
92i, and since about 92. The New 3i per Cents.
have been 92i to 931 ex div. Bank Stock is 218 to
219, also ex div. Exchequer Bills are 4s. to 9s.
premium.

Foreign Stocks are very quiet. " Mexican are 24
to and Chilian 811 to 82. Spanish New Deferred
Bonds are 21i to f. Dutch 2i per Cents. have
been 63.

The Railway Share Market has been rather
'variable, and the transactions are principally in
connection with the settlement. French Shares
are higher.
G old Mine Shares are steady.
The following return shows the several countries
ft'om which grain, &c., was imported during the
Year 1852 :

Total of all
Grain.

Total of all
Flour Meal.

Countries from which Imported.

Qrs.
343,782
957,877
57,600

Cwts.
584

Russia, Northern Ports.
- Ports within the Black Sea.
Sweden.
Norway.
J Denmark Proper and Duchies of
1 Slesvig and Holstein.
Prussia.
Mecklenburgh Shwerin.
Hanover.
Oldenburgh and Kniphausen.
Hansa Towns.
Holland.
Belgium.
Channel Islands (foreign produce).
France.
Portugal Proper.
---- Azores.
Spain and the Balearic Islands.
Gibraltar.
Italy and the Italian States, viz. :
Sardinian Territories.
Tuscany,
Papal Territories.
Naples and Sicily.
Austrian Territories.
Malta and Gozo.
lonian Islands.
Wallachia and Moldavia.
Egypt.
Syria and Palestine.
Turkish Dominions, not particu-
larly enumerated.
Morocco.
Algeria.
West Coast of Africa.
Mauritius.
British Territories in the East
Indies.
China.

770,190
554,348
145,707
14%343
14462,684
,647
220,862
45,695

430
493,433
96,646
9,8321

569
129
10
29
264,456

NA

British Settlements in Australia.
British North America.
5 British Weat Indies and British
( Guiana.
Foreign West Indies.
United States of America.
Brazil.
Peru.
Southern Whale Fishery.
Grand total.

1,41
651,886
1,071

6,907
2,620,069

.....-••••--... ---* 1
.
'J1641,729

3,866,719

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY.
(Prom the Official List.)

- Business done
a d
tank Stock ... .. ......... ........... 218 19
Neer3 per Cent. Red;iCed .................. •-•,..;
,971111 ii 2i 2
3 Cent. Consols Annuities ...... 92; it '4 4 8 i 2
4 per Cent. Annuities .. :. . .. .. ... 93h 2i 3
.40eg Annuities, Expire sth Jan., ..... ..• 5i i
IndiDitto 30 Years, Expire sth Jan., 1860 •5
bittoa P. onds. .ClOOO .... , ......... ...... .•••• 10 P
, under •21000 ... ..
.............. Par
South Sea Stock
.... : ................. 111
South Sea New Annuitie5........................ 993
.1. is /
Consols for Account .
..................... 92 i 8 s
Exchequer Bills, 2d.. ...............
41000 ...... 84 9 P
Small4oo
.............................. . ............
5859
~.......................... ..
: ..................... ......... 59 P
PRICE OF FOREIGN. FUNDS THIS DAY.
tueuos Ayres Bonds, per Cent .. .. ........ 57A
Chiliau Bonds, 3 per Cent. .... .. ..... .. 82 1i i 2:1
Mexican 3 per Cent. . . ....... ••
••
................
Ditto for the Ac .: ..
. ......... 24A 4
Peruvian Bonds, 4A per .6eni. .......... 71
Ditto 3 per Cent ..... .......
......::: ..
: ..
.... 9
Russian Bonds, 1822, 5' •
per deni. i.5.t...... 113 12A
t Punish New Deferred, 3 per Cent .. . ........ 21i i
Venezuela onds, 3i per Cent. .......
.. ... 1
Dividends on the above payahlehi London.
Dutch Exchange, 2i per Cent. 12 Guil...• 63
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates .......
.. 934 hs x d
TiliiEE O'CL 0 CK.
COZLIOIS .. . . .................................. 91/ 2
Ditto October Account ................ ••, 94 2