The Sun.
London, England, 1856-08-08 00:00:00

UITV . Two ,?`(:1-1,0i

The Liverpool Cotton Market yesterday closed
firmly, and prices of all descriptions are against the
buyer. The sales were estimated at 8,000 hales,
of which 1,000 were taken for export, and 1,000 on
speculation, comprising 900 Egyptian, 6cl. to 9(1. ;
1,000 Surat, 4id. to 5/d.; and 100 Sea Islands,
Hid. to ls. 2d, per lb. The Railway Share Market
exhibited a dull aspect, and a slight decline in
prices took place..
Advices from Marseilles, of the 14th inst., state
that the fair at Beaucaire had given an un-
favourable influence to the wool market at that
port. At the commencement of the fair many sel-
lers hesitated to dispose of their wools at higher
prices than ruled last y:ar, expecting a fu ,her
advance, whereas, on the contrary, 11 ere was a
decline at the close of the fair, and holders of stock
lost considerably by the delay. This decline was
chiefly in common wools, for the average sales of
fine-washed Buenos Ayres kinds realised from 8 to
10 per cent, more than last year. The sales by
public auction were better attended, and the im-
ports increasing.
The following is the Customs returns at Antwerp,
of the quantities of grain and other cereals im-
ported from the 16th to the 31st July, and from
the Ist Januar.) to the latter date :
July 16 to 31. Jan. 1 to July 16.
Kilos.
Wheat 4,632.232 69.969.552
Rye 428,703 ... 7 367.849
Oats,.. 352,558 9.081,214
Buckwheat 125,897 2.856 274
arley
Flour
Rice
At the close of the month there was in store
4,881,862 kilos. of wheat, 124,043 do. rye, and
126,557 do, of buckwheat.
The Colonial produce markets during the past
Week have generally been quiet, with an absence
of speculative dealing. Purchasers operate for im-
mediate wants only, and business is therefore re-
stricted.' For Sugar there has been a moderate
demand at previous rates, and the quotations of
Coffee have also been well maintained. Tea has
ruled quiet, and at the public sales previous rates
Were obtained. Spices have not been in much
demand. Cocoa has been held with firmness, and
Saltpetre is steady. Tallow is rather dearer.
Two commercial failures were announced yes-
terday afternoon, viz., Messrs. Courtenay, Kings-
ford and Co., and Messrs. Pickford and Keen,
both engaged in the American trade. The liabili-
ties of the former are estimated at 80,0001. to
100,000/.

The English Stock Market continues flat, and
a further slight decline in prices has taken
Place. No cause can be assigned for this retro-
grade movement beyond a few speculative sales
based upon the present unfavourable state of
the money market. With the arrival of a
large supply of gold from Australia there would
Probably be more firmness, but at present there is
no inclination to speculate for an advance. Consols
have declined to 95 and 954 for money, and to
95g for the account, September 10. Tile New 3
per Cents, have been 96 I, and the Reduced An-
nuities 95g to 95g. Bank Stock is 217 to 2182.
Exchequer Bills have been marked Es low as 13s.
prem., and the Bonds are 100 g.
foreign Stocks attract very little attention, and
generally rule flat. Turkish 6 per Cents. are 103-1,
I, but the 4 per Cents. are at nominal quotations
Dutch 4 per Cent s have been 972. and the Peruvian
Dollar Bonds 60k, and Russian 41 per Cents. 98g.
Mexican Stock has declined to 22 4, and Peruvian
4i per Cents. are 82/.
The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 71 ; Mexican,
a 221 3 ; Peruvian, 81 3 ; ditto 3 per Cents., 57 9 ;
ntsguese 4 per Cents., 49 51 ; Russian 5 per
111 13 ; ditto 41 per Cents., 98 100 ;
Spanish 3 per Cents., 45 z ; ditto Deferred,
24i 4; ditto Certificates, G 2 ; ditto Passive, 6b 7.
Mes6l3. D. Bell, Son, and C,). give the following
as the current prices of American Securities :

Redeemable. Per Cent.
1867-1868_104 105
Llnited States 6 per Cents.
1868-104 105
united States 6 per Cent. Bonds
Alabama 5 per CentSTATE ... 80 82
SECURITIES.
Alabamas per Cent. (Sterling
Xentneky 6 per Cent. fionds 186‘4--18%-• ;/ 92
Bonds) ...
c)... B_3.‘ 3)25
Maryland 5 per Cent. (Sterling Bonds)... ••• ' , i.b.
ukaie:nhus9tts 5 per Cent. (Sterl. Bonds). —lOl-2 -/
'..- ISRIPM 6 per Cent. Pl. Bk.
rlf Bonds
................... ... ... _lB4l-1871_ 40 42
.i"lB4iPpi 6 per Cent. Union Bk. Bonds 1871...
1735 1765
_enneylvania 5 per Cent. St oek
panne Iva 5 per Cent. Benda 1877— 81 83
... 86 88
r""" 6 Per Cent. Bonds
irgitua 6 per Cent. Bonds 1886... 831 851
LOANS OF CITIES.
Pittsreal 6 pe
Boßton 5 per CeCentl3 I nt. 4ills (Divers) ... 821 831
Mont
1856 —1865 .. 83 85
burgh 6 perr Cent. Stock 1869-1 i 83.- 65 67
RAILROAD BONDS.
Illinois Central 7
per Cent. Ist 111ortgage,
~. not (16nvertible
.. 1875... 85 86
-Illinois Central 6 per 6 ..... .................... 13*5-. 82
84
Illinois Central 7 per Cent. Freeland
Bonds ...
. 1860... 93 91
Illinois
Cent...." : ............................. 57 p
(Shares) s's plid .
Michigan Central 8p C C0nvert....11,1(6i90......
9954
9976
Do. do. -P.
tit"
New York Central 7p. Cent. Convert 1864_ 94 96
IN vr York Central 6 per 'Cent., not
Convertible ......
1883... 80 82
New York and Erie ...7
....... .Cen-i...l.s.t.:ii.c:i:tl
gage .................. ._ _ 1867... 98 100
New York and Erie 7 Per. . ee..i.it-. . 3d ko-rt-
gage
...................... . ... lBB3_ 90 92.
A vuYnOdrk.
..
.and
11..... york and Erie 7p. Cent... C.o'n-vertible 1862... 831 81a
Erie 7 per Cent. Sinking
1875... 84a 851
tanenla St ....... •lion(.1 ........................ 1•464..• 91
,i9G,
ennsylvania Central 6p. Cent.. Ist Mort.lBBo.- 9)
declinedAtostof the English Railway Shares have further
Eastern, and the dealings continue moderate.
Counties are ss. lower ; Great Western
have receded 1 ; South Western, i i ; Norfolk, A ;
tiescierl\liporotnh-s•Eastern, York, ito 1. The Foreign
not at
generally rule steady, but Rigas are
th' bett ti
er than 11 prem. Sambre and Meuse are
changerla. The Indian and Canadian lines exhibit no
tendof down wa idportance, although their quotations
s.
t ?here has been more activity in the market for
Mislueekllianneouallsares, and prices have improved.
qnotations. shares have maintained previous

BRITISg
PITNI:I3 THIS DAY.
—CLOSING
Oticsai j"1. „,,,,„,•• • done.
Bank Stock Red.
217 18i
—CLOSING PRICES.
3 Per uent. u"ce-d .... *** ;;;;llVe.e '''''''''''
"
i 5
3 Per Cent Consols Annnit.
New „ e
It3f.
, D r (ent. Annes
.........
. 235
India Stock
..
it 4 nl) ti R,;0 '''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Ditto, under £l' -
eOrlP

_OOO . .•
•
. 14 p
~,, a
........................
95 a a
- 'or etccount . ..
Exchequer 13191, 9 (1:
tlOOO ' .
13 16 13 p
50,3
.........
....
...................
13 17 p
tiAtnatosl3%.l4... .... .
.i.. . : ................ ........................... 13_ 17 P
Ditto, 1859s'•1858,
....
leo3
PRICES 0.. P P0R.E.1..G. Z.NT FUNDS THIS DAY.
Mexican 3 per Cent .
Ditto per
,
Pernviai, Bon,is 4i P;.-c-e.4.....:**- ..••••••
--
Ditto Account
Portuguese 'Bonds, ..:
. Per . Cent.,"" . .S.
Ditto 4 per Cent. Ditto Account ....... ...• • •••
5-01
Con,. 18 .
Russian Kends, 11‘22 . £ •ii---"""----
Ditto 46 per Cent.•, 5 per Cent —
S9BlSirdinian tionAs, 5 :be ....
''''''''''''''
91
conis) Bouds, 3 perkent 11.
'.
•-•
"'—
Ditto New Deferred, 2 per.° ''''' ************* --
Ditto Account ............ ***** . ******
243
TDitto Passive . ***************** . *************
6
arkith Bonds, 6 por cent ***********************
Ditto Account ********** .. ......... ...... ...
103,14
eni
~, T.), ,tho,-,, , ...,. : ... . '
Dutch Excl ange, 2i per Cent., 12 Gnilders
Ditto 1,. rent. • erti6cates
Peruvian Dollar Bonds, -4 per Cent.
CID 4,4% M TIIREE O'CLOCK.
oney
10).,
953
954
Ditto Account (Sept.
10)
............... l'-
..........................._
LIVER? ;OOL AND LONDON AUSTRALIAN TRADE.—
The departures from the Mersey for Australian ports
during the month of July comprise 13 vessels, of an ag-
gregate tonnage of 15,016 tons, being an av( rage of
1,149 ton, to each vessel. Of these one ship toca4 de-
spatched to New South Wales, carrying' 4 cab;n and 346
steerage passengers ; to 'Victoria, 7 ehips, cprryirg 46
cabin and 1,872 steerage passengers. The
the Thames during the same p(rio:' Were 31 vessels of
ss flings from
au aggregate tonnage of 21,615 tons, averaging. 697 tons
4aoh vessel.