The Sun.
London, England, 1851-07-15 00:00:00

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS,
CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were estimated
at from 5,000 to 6,000 bales, of whieu I,otto American were
taken for export. The sales comprised 4,500 American, 150
Pernam and Alaranham at 64d. to 6640. ; 300 Egyptian
at sthd. to 9d.; 300 Surat at 23/4d. to 34; and 100 Sea
Island at 10d. to Is. 2d. per lb. Tne market was quiet but
steady.—Railway Shares were dull and declining.
It was not to be supposed that the sad calamity
at San Francisco would pass over without affect-
ing parties in England as well as in America, and
a more distressing case has seldom been presented
to our notice than that of Messrs. James Harkey
and Co., of Liverpool. The members of this firm were among
the very first to exhibit the true British spirit of enterprise
by establishing a branch at San Francisco. This they did
even before the gold discoveries, looking upon San Francisco as
an eligible pl,tce for trade. Their enterprise and skill were
rewarded with success, and they became large consignees.
Unfortunately, however, they were unable to eff ct in.
surances upon their property, and have thus been
ruined by the fire that has occurred. Their loss
is calculated at no less than 150,0001., a large
proportion falling, of course, upon their connexions
in England, since, at the time of the conflagra-
tion, they had a great quantity of merchandise in the
stores. The liabilities are stated at 70, 001. to
80,0001., the house at the Sandwich Islands not
being affected. What renders the misfortune additionally,
distre,sing is, that just before it took place the firm in Cali-
fornia kad completed arrangements for leasing to the Collec-
tor of Customs four iron warehouses, for which it was to re-
ceive over 2J,000/. per annum. The books of the firm were
fortunately preserved.

Anothei: Liverpool failure is that of Messrs. Ralph and
Risk for 60,0001 They were in the Mediterranean trade.
In London Messrs. Ralli and Marrogordato, Greek mer-
chants, have suspended. Their liabilities are small.
The Bromagrove and Stourbridge Banks of Messrs. Ruf-
ford and Co. are being now wound up in the Court of Bank-
ruptcy, and it is to be regretted that the liabilities are so
much larger than was anticipated, amounting to nearly
half a million sterling. There are some circumstances
which appear to tell against the managers of
these establishments. They are indebted to their
London agents, Messrs. Glyn and Co., in the sum of 90,0001.,
which is covered by the most valuable securities of
the firm, including a large amount of the landed
property belonging to Mr. Philip Rufford. Now,
the question may arise whether the class of
certificate should not be materially affected
by the act of continuing business when all the best assets of
a bank are pledged. Messrs. Burford and Co. must have
been irretrievably insolvent fur a long time, and should have
met their creditorswben they had a fair dividend to dis
tribute among them all. Another disappointment is that
Mr G. H. Biggs is stated not to be a partner in the
Bromsgrove Bank, although the notes have for years past
borne his signature, and the firm generally signed itself
" Ruffo-d, Biggs, and Co." It is high time that, besides
the gazeited retirement of partners, some enactment
should be passed to enforce an alteration in the
name of a firm when changes occur. If a
member of a firm gets into private embarrassment, we are
told soon enough of his having left the concern, both through
the dissolution column of the Gazette, and the announcement
that the remaining members will collect and pay all debts;
but if a rich member retires, even though he takes his whole
capital with him, not a word do we hear on the subject.
It might have been supposed that the miserable result of
the Sardinian loan would have deterred other attempts to
raise money here, but if report speak truly such is not the
case. We have rumours of an Aus'rian, a French, and
a Swedish loan being on the tapes. As the
settlement of the Consol account takes place on Thursday,
we must not attach too much importance to these state-
ments. Consols now are heavy, at 96% to 97. The New
Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. have been 98% to 9914,
and the Three per Cents. 97% 3/4 Bank Stock is worth
215. Exchequer-bills are 2s. lower, being 495. to 525. prem.
East India Bonda are at 625. prem.
Foreign Securities have been fluctuating. Mexican realized
1121 A to for money, and 3254 for account. Peruvian Five
per Cents. have realized 914. Grenada Stock has been at 16.
Equador Bonds are 3 •,%. 3/4. Spanish Five ;er Cents have
been k 1 14, a rise of %to 3% per cent., owing to the
passing of the law regulating the debt, by a la ge majority.
The question now is, whether the bondholders will perse-
vere in their refusal to accept the terms offered by Bravo
Murillo, and whether they may not Liduce him to modify
it when the Cortes meet next October. Russian
Four-and-a-Half per Cent. Bonds have been at 100% 3%,
ex div. Venezuela Stock is at 32. Mexican Bonds
have been quoted 3214 to 1, for Transfer, and 32% for Ac-
count. There is no official information upon the subject
from the committee of bondholders, but it is understood that
the deputation was very favourably received by Messrs. Ba-
ring, and that when the proper time comes the e can be
very little doubt of the indemnity being discounted. As to
any doubt of the goodness of the security, Messrs. Baring
perfectly agree with he committee that it is wholly ground-
less. Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. have been 59% 14.
Shares are generally better. Great Western, North-
Western, Brighton, and East Lancashire are most conspi-
cuous fur the rise, and the traffic returns to be published this
week will be very encouraging.

ONE
vRICES OF BRITISH FUNDS O'CLOCK.
Baia &oca
1 e' Cent. Reduced Anus.
8 per Cent. Consols Annuities 97 96%
New 3'j per Cent. Anne- .
.ong Anna. to expire Jan.lB6o —
Ditto, 30 years, Oct. 10,1859...... 7 3-16
India Ronde, 1,0004
Ditto under 1,000/........ .. 62 p
Consols for Account
Exchequer bills. 114,d.
1,0001. ... 49 t 2 p
5001.
Sme11.

CLOSING
PRICES,
215
973/4
97
99

7 3-16
69 p
62 p
97

5 p
52 p
52 p
CLOBIIio
PRICES.
89 4

o NE
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK.
Srazilien bonds, 5 per Cent. .....
Danish 80nde,1825,3 per Cent. ..
Ditto, 5 per cent.
Equador Bonds
Grenada Bonds, 1% per Cent. l6
Ditto Deferred . 3.
Mlxtean, 5 per Ct., ex Jan. Coupr. 32 A, 414
Ditto, Account 32%
Peruvian Boucle, 5 per Cent- . 891. t
Ditto, Deferred ........... 434
Rum= Bondy

Ditto, 414 per Cent
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Ditto, Scrip
S ~.,04, • pe, ennt us+.
Ditto. Account
rhtto, Passive 6% 64
Ditto. 3 per Cent. — 38%
Venezuela Bonds, 2!4i per Cent 32 32
Ditto. Deferred
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch 214 per Cent. 12 Guild.... 59 AI
Ditto 4 per I:ent. Certificates ...

I..LOYD'S SHIPPING.—( THIS DA Y.)
LONDON, JULY 15.—Wind at noon W., light breeze
and cloudy.
FALMOUTH, JULY 14.—Wind W., fresh gales and
Equalty.—Arrd. Jesse, Aux Cayes. Off port, Atalanta,
St. Thoma, for Copenhagen; Zi-phyr, Dominica; Hers-
chel(, New Y,irk for Samburgh; Fides, ditto.
BRISTOL, JULY 14.—Wind W.N.W.—Atrd. Bristol,
Trinidad ; Jthephine, Savannah ; Patelina, New-
foundland.
SWANSEA, JULY 14.—Wind W.S.W.—Arrd. Alder-
man Pirie, Cuba.
HOLYHEAD. JULY 14.—Wind W. to W.N.W., strong
gale.—Arrd. Acts, Qu, bee.
HULL. JULY 14.—Wind W.S.W., strong.—Arrd.
Royal Victoiis, Charleston.
SUNDERLAND.—Arrd. Reward, Quebec. Sid. Emma,
Tull) , lob ' • Canopus, Cape of (loud Hope..
lAvEaraoL, JULY 14 —Wind W.N.W.—Arrd. Prince
Albert, Zaporn.; Naihiniti Thompson, New Orleans;
Athens,, Charleston ; Wisconsin. New York. A Tease)
of about suo tons, with painted ports, eleven on a side,
and supposed to be laden with cotton, was seen on tire
an the 28th of June, 38 N. 70 V. Off port, John
Wickl.ffe, Bombay.
DEAL. JULY 14.—Wind W.S.W., moderate.—Arrd.
Jacobia, Batavia for Rotterdam; Virginia, Grenada;
Black Cat, Nassau; an American liner, New York.
Arrd. from the river for Undine, Hobart Town.
PENZANCE —Sid. Cinderella, Grand Canary.
QUEENSTOWN, JULY 13.—Wind S.W.—Arrd. Sea
Fratelie, Buenos Ayres; Albert, Barbadoes; Royal
Rose. Cuba; Priscilla, Savannah.
COLERAINE, JULY 14.—The Edward, steamer, of this
place, was driven on shore at Barmouth on the 11th
instant; crew saved.
YARMOUTH, JULY 14.—The Perseverance of and for
Rye, frt m Middlesboro', was in collision with the Seater,
barque, of London, and received considerable damage,
and has been assisted in here to repair.
FIGUERA, JULY 4.—The Wanskaprn (Russian barque),
Newcastle to Alexandria, foundered oft Cape Mendego,
on the 29th ult.; crew saved. The Eden, Hatuburgh to
Gibraltar, &c., which drove on shore here 17th of April,
was got off yesterday, without damage to hull.
HOBART TowN, 111e.oca 12.—The Eamond (whaling
barque), of this port, was wrecked ou the coast of
Japan, on the 22d of May last crew saved. The
Philip Cakden, torged off the Hebe Reef during the late
gala, and drifted to the eastward, off the Head, and
again ground, d.
PORTSMOUTH, JULY 14.—Wind W.—Her Majest)'s
ship R. sistauce, West Liars, and dd. eastward.
COWES JULY 14.—Wind W.—Arrd. Victoria, IL-
venom. ; End. isvour, Liavannah ; Concord, Maisocis ;
Woodman, Muter

The Duke aid Ductiets of Norfolk and Lad)
Adeliza Fitnalan Howard intend to leave town immediately
atter the marriage of Lord Edward Howard with Miss
Augusta Talbot, tor Arundel Castle.
VISIT, ES AT THE MANsION Eiou6E.—ln coma—
quence of the great influx of visitors to view the Mansion
House it has been found necessary to put some limit to the
admission of strangers, and for the future admission to view
the building will only be granted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, from twelve to three in the after-
noon.

--We learn that Dr. Grant, the President of the
English College at Rome, has been consecrated Bishop of
Southwark, and is on his way to take possession of his
new see.
Major Wheeler, of the 98th Regiment, has written
a letter denying that any collision has taken place between
the Liverpool police and the soldiers of his corps since their
arrival there.
THE QUEEN'S HOSPITAL, BIRMINGHAM.--At the
weekly board of this charity, held on Friday last, at which
the Rev. Prebendary Gray presided, a communication was
read by Mr. Edward Arrnfield, from Mr. 'l'. Eyre 1, e, en-
closing a donation of 800/. from an anonymous benefactor.
It was resolved from the chair that the communication from
Mr. 'l'. Eyre Lee be entered on the minutes, and that the
committee accept, with the warmest gratitude, the manift-
cent donation of "F. H. P." the unknown benefactor, on
the conditions stipulated, and beg leave, at the same time,
to express their earnest hope that the benefit thus resulting
to the institution, entrusted to their care from so timely a
supply may be amply recompensed to 0,,e, who so nobly de-
lights to do good in secret. It was resolved, on the motion of
Professor Sands Cox, seconded by Mr. David Barnett, that,
in compliance with the donor's wish, no inquiries be made
as to his name or address, and that Mr. Lee do enjoy the
privileges of a subscriber of 101. per annum.
A b .y, aged twelve years, the son of Mr. Henry,
the corm r at Beady, in the county of Armagh, fired in a
joke at a young man with whom he wax plexyingy On Wed-
113t, std LIM hi o the eim,