The Sun.
London, England, 1856-11-17 00:00:00

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HY, Two f)'(
.irket on. Saturday closed
all descriptions were un-
,rrent rates of Friday. The
JO bales, 1,000 of which were
The Railway Share Market
stady aspect, at a slight improve-

_ Paris weekly commercial report states that,
notwithstanding the restrictions in discounting
commercial paper, it is with -tisfactiou they re-
mark a decided return to ity in some of the
regular branches of trade. The retail dealers of
novelties are busy, and the manufacturers of fancy
goods are beginning to experience a return of pur-
chasers to their warehouses. Other branches of
trade are rather dull. Some foreign orders have
been received by the manufacturers of Lyons, but
the failure of a large house at Now York has de-
pressed the silk trada a little and is expected
to be followed by others. The woollen and cotton
manufacturers are active, but their operations are
restricted in consequence of the continued high
prices of the raw materials. In the spirit markets
the tendency to rise has been checked, and some
good qualities Have been offered at lower prices
without finding purchasers. The progress of the
wool sales at London has given firmness to the
French markets generally; which has been further
maintained by the accounts from Germany. Alto-
gether the present position of trade in France is
much more satisfactory than was expected, after
the perturbations in the money markets. The last
return of the Bank of France, also, has contributed
to sustain the buoyancy of commerce, and any fears
of further stringency at the close of the year are
not entertained.
According to the advices from New York, per
steamer Arabia, the Money Market in that city, at
the latest date, was becoming tighter, the demand
for discount, the rates for which had advanced,
having increased. The last Banks' return exhibited
further contraction on the part of the managers,
the aggregate amount of the loans and discounts,
compared with the previous statement, being
smaller by about 202,8781. The specie, owing to
the large receipts from California, showed a slight
augmentation, although the shipments were con-
siderable. Trade continued brisk, and the balance
of trade was against this country. In the week
ending the 30th ult., the exports exceeded the
imports by about 189,7531., the former being
'valued at $3,414,566.
On the 14th inst. Mr. M. Slaughter, the secre-
tary of the railway dapartment of the Stock Ex-
change, addressed a letter to the Great Northern
Railway Company, stating that parties were apply-1
ing about their stock, and suggesting to Mr.,
Mowatt, the secretary of that company, the pro-
priety of giving information on the subject. The
following is Mr. Mowatt'a reply, which has been
posted on the Stock Exchange this morning :
" Sir,—l have to acknowledges the receipt of your
letter of the lttth inst., for which I am obliged.
"The current work of the registration department has
unavoidably been interrupted by the painful discoveries
which have hen made within the last few days, but
every exertion will be made to extinguish the arrears OT
work in hand, and I hope that all transfers and stock
certificates now in the office will he sent out on Monday,
but certainly on Tuesday.
"For the satisfaction of individual proprietors I shall be happy to answer any inquiry, if the parties will favour
me with a letter, stating britfly the particulars and
amount of the Stock in respect of which they seek infor.
mation.--I am, Sir, &c.,
(Signed) "J. B. MotrATT.
" Mihill Slaughter, E,q., Secretary of the
Railway Department, Stock Exchange.
"Nov. 15, 1856."
The Funds have been firmer, but the market is
exceedingly quiet. A few dealings have been re-
corded for money, but the time operations are con-
tracted. The intelligence from Paris relative to
the Money-market is more favourable, and the
tendency of the quotations is rather upwards.
Consols for transfer have been 921 and 921 93,
Stud for account 93 to 93i. The New 3 per
Cents. have been 91/ to 92, and the Reduced
91i Bank Stock is 215, and India Stock 226.
Exchequer Bills are Is. dis. to 2s. prem., and the
bonds 98g I.
The Foreign Stock Market continues remark-
ably quiet. Turkish 6 per Cents. have improved
Per cent. to 901 3 for the account, and the 4 per
Cents. Guaranteed are firm at 100. Transactions
in Sardinian S per Cents. have been closed at 90
for money. Mexican Bonds are steady at 21k, and
Dutch 4 per Cent. Certificates at 96.
The Railway Share Market is without much
'variation, but some of the quotations are a shade
lower. There are very few transactions, and the
market presents a dull appearance. Foreign and
Colonial shares are dull.
Mines, Banking, and miscellaneous shares are
Without any change of importance.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY.—CLOSING PRICES.
(From the Official List.)
no.. done.
Bank Stock ....................................... 21'571.!
3 pet Cent. Reduced Annuities ............... 911
3 nor Cent. Consols Annuities ............ 2i 3
Ns, per 4','Ant. Annuities ... ......... 91/ 2
Long Annuities, expire sth Jan. 1860...
Ditto .P Years, expire sth April, 1885... 17 15.16
India Stock ....................................... 22G 5
India ords. 13000
•
Ditto, under £lOOO •0 .. .. ..
p
Consols jor Account 2
. 93 it
Ezeliequer 24d.
£lOOO .
25„npar2pld
1 Ditto Ponds, 1858,34 per Cent., 9B3p
.
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent. lOOl
Mexican 3 per Cent 2li
Ditto Account
22
Peruvian Bonds 44,; per Cent
Ditto Account ..............
Ditto 3 per Cent.
...........
..
Ditto Account ................
Ditto 4. per Cent. .................. 95
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent.. .... ...
Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cent. .......
Ditto Account
23i
lurk 4.11 Bonds, 6 per cent
Ditto Account
j
Ditto Guaranteed. 4 per Cent.
Venezuela Bonds, 4i per Cent
Ditto Account 351
ennn 7r •hr. othnve :arable In r.orio,
French Routes, 4} per Cent.
Ditto 3 per Cent. 67f. ex 25f. 20e.
Belgian, 2. per Cent., ex. 25 francs
Ditto 4/ per Cent.. ex. 25 francs
Dutch Exchange, Vi per Cen;., 12 Guilders
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates .............96 5i
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols (Money)
Ditto (A.econnt)Decetuber 4

GLASGOW UNIVERSITY.

(Prom the Glasgow Commonwealth.)
ELECTION OF LORD RECTOR.
On Saturday forenoon Sir Ed war.' Bulwer Lytton "vs
elected by a large majority in all the Nations.
The fol-
lowing is the result of the poll :
,
NATIO GLOTTIANA.
• Sir E. B. Lytton lO3
Lord Stanley ...
Majority

LOUDONIANA.
40
Sir E. 13. Lytton
Lord Stanley
28

Majority
TRANSFORTHANA.
Sir E. B. Lytton
Lord Stanley

12
32
21

Majority ll
Sir E. B. LytfonROTHSELLNA.
Lord Stanley
62

Majori.
Total rotes for Sir E. B. Lty .............. 40
yttpn ............ 242
Total votes for Lord
Stanley
............ 134
Total majority for Sir E. B. Lytton_ 108

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1, The forthcoming dividend of the Western of France
4i I WaY Ctonpai,y, it is stated, will be at the rate of 45f.
Per k hare, beinz sf. less than that paid last year.
t'ers.., LIVERMOL, Nov. 15.—Thrs Royal mail steam.ship
ia feeds for New York to-day with 146 passengers,
tr,64i,!" utnal mails. The Shooting Star, belonging
11- '"e Eagle line of packets, :ailed to-day for Mel
r,qurne, having on board a very large cargo and •.50
'4B"ng"B. Yesterday the Joseph Trratt was de-
'Patched by Mesrs. 13.,i eA and Co , ass an extra ship
for th
"6 Rune dstinatio:; she had 105 extra
on
u4rd.