The Sun.
London, England, 1856-02-05 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE

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CITY, Two o'CLocK.

The Liverpool Cotton Market yesterday closed
firmly, and all descriptions were the same as last
Week. 12,000 bales were sold, 1,000 for ex-
port and 2,000 on speculation, comprising 1,000
Pernam and Maranbam 6td. to Qd., 170 Bahia
bid. to 60., 350 Egyptian 51d. to 91d., 2,500
Surats 32d. to 4id., and 100 Sea Islands 91d. to
ls. 2d. per lb. The Railway Share Market was
steady, without much fluctuation ; still prices were
shade lower.

The advices from Australia by the Shalimar are
decidedly more encouraging in a commercial point
of view, and the revenue returns, notwithstanding
the depression of trade and the alterations in the
tariff, contrast favourably with thoFe for the yoar
1854. The markets were being relieved from the
heavy stocks that had accumulated, and with the
continuance of limited exports the prices of most
articles would probably soon advance. The gold
fields were producing abundantly, and the applica-
tion of machinery was augmenting the yield of the
precious metal.

Adelaide accounts of November 3 report that
the new wheat would be iu the market in about
three weeks, and that the supply was likely to be
argo.

The prospect of the re-establishment of peace has
given great satisfaction to the commercial com-
munity throughout France. Manufacturers are
renewing their exertions to extend their opera-
tions, and many houses have already increased the
number of their workmen considerably. Hitherto
the dearness of provisions has kept down many
branches of trade depending upon the consumption
of the middle and labouring classes ; but now that
grain, flour, and all descriptions of cereals have
fallen in price, an increased trade in manufactured
goods is expected as the spring advances. At the
close of the past year there was some difficulty
amongst the merchants at Paris and the chief seats
of trade on the west coast to meet their engagements,
When the lillank of France came forward to their
relief, and freely discounted renewed bills to be-
come due on the 31st of January. These hills have
been all duly honoured ; and there does not now
exist many engagements unsettled of last year's ac-
count. It is said that the directors of the Bank of
Prance intend giving further facilities for commer-
cial transactions of a legitimate character by gradually
lowering the rato of discount from 6 to 5 per cent.,
and ultimately to 4 per cent. Some important
Movements have taken place relative to the mer-
cantile marine of France, which are worthy of
notice. All the companies having regular traders to
foreign ports are extending their operations, and the
Government aro giving every encouragement to the
establishment of new companies, especially for steam
navigation to every part of the world. The advan-
tages which will accrue to the trade of France, by
direct communication with America and the Colo-
nies, will be considerable, as far as the imports are
Concerned ; but it is a question whether their ex-
port trade will be of an extent sufficient to supply
cargoes for a groat increase of shipping.
The following particulars, furnished by Mr.
Miller, of the Jerusalem Coffee-house, show the
number and tonnage of vessels now on the berth
for Port Philip, New South Wales, Van Diemen's
Land, &c.
.
Vessels. Tons.
,rLaunceston
tiebart Town
New South Wales and Moreton Bay... 15 11,733
Melbourne and Geelong
Adelaide
%van River
New Zealand .

33,237

The paynaents of the fourth of the month have
generally been met with punctuality, but the an-
nouncement of Mr. J. Scott Russell's suspension
Yesterday afternoon created some surprise. The
liabilities are stated at 180,0001., but, as yet, very
little is known of the probable assets.
In the market for Public Securities the arrange-
Inente for the adjustment of the account are pro-
ceeding satisfactorily, but money is dear, and the
charge for " carrying over" is still a per cent.
Consols for transfer and the 7th inst. have been
about 901 all the morning, and the March quo-
tations have remained steady at 90i to 91k. The
New 3 per Cents. are 91 and the Reduced 90i
to 91. Bank Stock has risen to 2131, and India
Stock to 2231, 224, and 221 Exchequer Bills
have been at 9s. and ss. discount.

Foreign Stocks have been quiet, but steady.
Turkish 6 per Cents. have been 93 to 931, and the
Guaranteed 4 per Cents. 1001 to 101. Peruvian 3
per Cents. have been supported at 55k. Russian
4 por Cents. at 1041 to 105, and the Small Bonds
at 93. Sardinian are firm at 90. Spanish 3 per
Cents. at 421, and the Deferred at 23i to 24. Bel.
gian 4i per Cents. are 96, and Dutch 4 per Cents.
51.

The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks:—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 6f 7l;Mexican,
20 ; Peruvian, 79 81 ; ditto 3 per Cents., 55 7 ;
Portuguese 4 per Cents., 47 9 ; Russian 5 per
Cents.. 103 5 ; ditto 411 per Cents., 92 4 ; Spanish
3 per Cents., 421 ; ditto Deferred, 231 4 ; ditto
Certificates, 6 ; ditto Passive, 41 51.
There is a dull market for Railway Shares, and
the prices are rather heavy. In ono or two in-
Stances, however, including Midland and Eastern
Counties, former values are obtained. The foreign
and colonial lines are quiet, but Great Western of
Canada have slightly improved.
New South Wales Bank, Australian Agricultu-
ral and General Screw Steam Shares are all some-
what firmer.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY.—CLOSING PRICES
( Prom the Oficial List.)
Ttnalness done.
Bank Stock 213 i
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuitie5...
8 par Cont. Console Annuities 9os $ 4 I
New 3 per Cent. Annuities
Long Annuities, expire sth Jan. 1860..... 3i
Ditto 30 Years, expire sth April, 1885... 16 11.16
India Stook 224 3i 5
India Bonds, £lOOO
Oossols for Account
Exchequer Bills, 2id.
£lOOO ........... 9 5
%all lO 5
Ditto Bonds, 1858, 3i per Cent 9B
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent. lO2l
Grenada New Active, li per Cent.
Ditto Deferred 7 ir
Greek Bonds 64
Mexican 3 per Cent.
Peruvian Bonds, 4i per Cent.
Ditto Account
Ditto 3 per Cent
Ditto Account
Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent., 1822, £ St lOl4 5

, -
Ditto Small -
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Spsnieh Bonds, 3 per Cent 421
Ditto Account 431
Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cent.
Ditto Account . . 231 4
Turkish Bonds, 6 per cent
Ditto Aeoottat 93
Ditto Guaranteed. 4 per Cent lOl 100 i
Venezuela Bonds, 41 per Cout
13
Ditto Deferred, 11 per Cent. ..... .
Dividends on the above savable in London.
Belgian, 2! per Cent., ex. 25 francs
Ditto 4i per Cent.. ex. 25 franca 96
Dutch Exchange, 2i per Cent., 12 Guil —
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates 95
THREE O'CLOCK.
Cansols, money
Ditto Account (February 7) .. 90. j

Miss P. HORTON'S ILLUSTRATIONS.—On Saturday
evening Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Reed (Miss P. Horton)
invited a large circle of their friends to witness a private
performance at the Gallery of Illustration, Regent-
street, whither they have removed their popular enter-
taiument for the season, and which, having been
adorned with new scenery and fittings, is now, perhaps,
one of the prettiest little theatres in Europe. With
regard to Mrs. Reed's clover delineations, we have little
to add to the complimentary terms in which they have
already been noticed in these columns.
GOLD.—The value of the gold brought by the Shali-
mar from Port Philip is 320,000/. The James Baines
was advertised to leave on the 25th of November, and
would probably have a larger amount. Most of the
present arrival is expected to be sent to France, but a
small portion will perhaps be taken to the Bank of Eng-
and.
SILVER.—The bar silver brought by the last West
India steamer was sold yesterday at 611 d. per ounce,
being an advance of id. on the price realised for that by
the preceding packet.
The Rev. S. Godolphin Osborne, of Btandford, has
had placed at his disposal a nomination to Marlborough
College for the son of any officer of either service, or
chaplain, whose father may have lost his life in the war
in the East. The rev, gentleman will be happy to
receive applications from any relatives or friends of boys
hus qualified to profit by the kind donor's intention.