The Sun.
London, England, 1860-11-13 00:00:00

31- 0 v 1' MA le Ti ET D CITY NEWS.

CITY, Two o'CLocK.
During the last few days there has not been
much activity in the Foreign and Colonial Pro-
duce Markets. Tea has been very dull, owing to
the approach of the public sales. Sugars have
only been in limited request, because high rates
are demanded by holders ; and in the refined
market prices have been fully sustained. For
coffee there has been a moderate inquiry without
any material change in values. Rice has been
dealt in to a fair extent, and prices have shows
an advancing tendency. In fruits and spices a
seasonable business has been done at late rates.
Saltpetre has continued in limited demand, and
less buoyancy has been apparent in the Tallow S
Market, owing to the large arrivals from Russia.
s.
P.Y.C. on the spot is quoted 60s. 6d., and spring
s.
delivery, 61s. per cwt.
There were no bullion operations of importance
at the Bank of England yesterday.
At the forthcoming meeting of the Inter Colonial s
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, a dividend at 8
the rate of 71 per cent. annum will be proposed. s
Notice has been given by the Spanish Financial ,81`0,
Commission that the auction of the Foreign Re- 8c
400(
deemable Debt will take place at Madrid on the stool
29th instant, for which purpose the Government 8,7 r
have assigned 833,020 reals.
A fair amount of business was recorded in the rtgeei
Liverpool Cotton Market yesterday, and prices stv
exhibited no change of importance. The sales were
10,000 bales. 25

In addition to the Water Nymph with £321,800,
the following vessels have left Australia for this
country, viz., the Salsette with £55,000, the Sussex
with £248,644, and the Anglesea with £230,390.
The Money Market remains in a steady position
owing to the moderate requirements of the com-
mercial community. Capitalists, however, are
asking full terms for the accommodation they afford,
as a further rise seems to be anticipated.
The advance in the rate of discount by the Bank
of France has operated unfavourably upon the
Paris Bourse, and the adverse effect nas extended
to the Stock Markets here, the funds having slightly
declined in consequence. It has not led, however,
to any material increase of business, the specula-
tive dealings, an Roll es operations for transfer,
beiug limited. Consols are 931 for money, and
931 I for the account. The New Three per Cents.
and the Reduced have receded to 911 a ; Long
Annuities to 168 1. India Stock is firm at 222
224 ; ditto New Loan is steady at 1031 ; ditto
51 per Cent. Rupee Paper has improved to 1011 ;
and Exchequer Bills to 3s. dis.-and par.
Business in the Foreign Stock Market is
moderately active, but prices tend downwards.
Turkish 6 per Cents. are 71 to 711 ; ditto New,
571 to 57/ ; Mexican have receded to 21/ ; Peruvian
to 941 ; Portuguese to 45 ; Venezuelan 3 per Cents.
to 221 ; and ditto 11 per Cents. to 111; Buenos
Ayres Deferred remains at 301 ; and Russian 3 per
Cents. at 62i; but Sardinian are firmer 'at 86187.
Ocean Marine Insurance shares are 1; 2 prem. ;
Thames and Mersey, / Z prem.; and the Universal,
1 prem.
The committee of Mexican Bondholders have
received a letter from Mr. Whitehead, dated Mexico
the 15th ult., and another from Messrs. Vuga Bros.,
of Vera Cruz, dated 20th ult. The latter reports
that although it had been the intention of the Vera
Cruz authorities to resume the payment of the as-
signments to the British Bondholders and Conven-
tion Creditors on all cargoes arriving after the
13th. of September last, yet their necessities had
compelled them to prolong the suspension till the
31st proximo, of which they had officially in-
for med the British Consul at the port. The Vera
Cruz letter of the 20th ult. does not, however,
allude to it.

l'he dealings in the Railway Share Market have
been limited, and prices have in some instances
shown less firmness. Caledonian, Manchester,
Sheffield, and Lincoln have declined 1; Lancashire
and. Yorkshire, North Western, South Western,
North Eastern (Berwick), and West Midland, 10s.;
anti South Eastern, 15s.

The Foreign lines continue very quiet. South
Austrian and Lombardo Nenetian being firm at
12} 4.
In the Colonial Market prices were a shade
firmer. East Indian rose to 101 i ; Great Western of
Canada to 11 a ; and Grand Trunkof Canada, 211. s
Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares
have remained firm at previous quotations.

BRITISH FUNDS—ONE O'CLOCK.
3 Per Cent. Reduced Annuities 9lattli
. per Cent. Cons*ls Annuities
N. ew 3 per Cent. Annuities
Annuities, 30 yrs, expire 6th Jan., 1880 —
Ditto for 30 yrs, expire sth April, 1885 l6i /
India Stock OO i • 224 2
Ditto 5 per Cent ... 103 a /
Ditto Enfaced Paper, 4 per Cent. —
Ditto 5± per Cent.
Auto Bonds £l,OOO —
)itio under £l.OOO
Consols for Account, Dec. 6.
Ezehequer Bills, £l,OOO, lid
FOREIGN FUNDS—ONE O'CLOCK.
Brazilian 5 per Cent
Ditto 4i per Cent. IS6O
89
Buenos Ayres, 6 per Cent. ......... 3. • . •
Ditto Deferred
Mexican per Cent
Peruv:an 41 per Coot 94.4
Portuguese 3 per Cent.. 1853 ... •.. 45
Russian 5 per-Cent. 1822, £ St ..
Ditto 3 per Cent., 1859
Sardinian 5 per Cent. ..
Spanish 3 per Cent.. —
Ditto New Deferred
Turkish 6 per Cent ..
Ditto New Loan
Venezuelan 3 per Cent
Ditto 11 per Cent ..... 111
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Belgian, 4± per Cent., Ex. 25f. 97
TWO O'CLOCK.
Consols, Money 93k 931
Ditto Account 93i 93

DEATH OF GENERAL THE HON. E. P. LYGON, 1
C• 13---The colonelcy of the 13th Light Dragoons has be- ,
come vacant by the death of Gen. the Hon. Edward Pynder
Lygon, C.B. The gallant offiter expired on Sunday night
at his residence in Upper Brook-street, Grosvenor-square,
after '1 very short illness, having only taken to his bed on
Saturday, The hon. General was the third son of William, gt 4
He Earl Beauchamp, and was brother of the present peer. st,
e entered the army as sub-lieutenant in the 2d Life at,
during: 943 campaigns 1813 and 1814, having joined the _
Ca—t in Spain in November, 1812. He was present at the 1
of
tthe of Vittoria, and served with his regiment to the close at
lands, wanadr; S t
aslmBls he accompanied the army to the Nether-
ajor and Lieut.-Colonelr had the honour st
utoencrymand the 2d Life Guards at Waterloo, where he emi- at
distinguished himself. For his services on that 81
memorable occasion he was *Terrle a Commander of the Order
°I the Bath ; he was also made a Knight of the Urder et
Vladimir of Russia. For many years he commanded a.
the 2d Life Guards, and only relinquished, that command s'
when he obtained promotion as Major-General. The de-
ceased officer held the appointment of Inspector-General of
Cavalry far some years. He had received the silver war-
medal and one clasp for service in the Peninsula. He was
appointed colonel of the 13th Light Dragoons in January,
1845 ; and his commissions bore date as follows :—Sub- '
lieutenant, June 1, 1803; lieutenant, November 7, 1805;
captain, February 15, 1808; lieutenant-colonel, April 27,
1815 ; colonel, April 27, 1822 ; major-general, January 10,
1837 ; lieutenant-general, November 91846 ; and general,
June 20, 1854.
THE APPROACHING BALL IN GUILDHALL.—The
necessary arrangements are being made for the grand ball
to be held on Thursday next in Guildhall in the interest of
the London Rifle Brigade. A committee, consisting partly
of members of the Court of Common Council and of the
superior officers of the brigade, has been engaged for some
weeks in directing and superintending the preparations.
The elaborate fittings and works of art with which the hall
Was decorated for the great civic entertainment of Friday
last will remain intact to embellish the forthcoming fete -
the issue of tickets has been considerable, and a brilliant
company
expected. Taking warning from the excessive
inconvenience felt by every one present at the kindred
ceremony at Covent-garden, the committee has determined
that the number shall be strictly limited. so as to prevent
undue pressure and to ensure comfort to all who may be
present. It is anticipated that about 2,500 people will be
111 attendance on the occasion, and the hall is spacious
enough to afford dancing accommodation for that number.
The citizens generally, and all the leading members of 'the
°°rPeration in particular, are justly proud of their Rifle
Brigadel, and it may probably be long before there will again
such 'an assembly of the civic youth and beauty.
ATTACK ON AN AMERICAN SHIP BY PIRATES.--
The following is an extract from a private letter, dated
Singapore, September 17 :—By the mail that brings this
T,TI will hear of the less of the American ship Africa, in-
re Straits of Gaspar. They were surrounded by pirates a
711 11°11rs after striking, and only that two well-armed
utch ships came up and stood by them, they would, no
usecubt, have
all had their throats cut. The Dutch ships
every a Part of their crews to help them, but after trying
wn:eiexcedient, they were forced to abandon her, and they
but
e. landed here on the 9th instant. The Dutchmen acted
Yb c •
the case aPtain Jard an, and the consul here is about to lay
before the Home Illevernment, and I have no doubt
their,7upt services
wburned
herthe captain got out of sight of
Was'by whether set on fire by the pirates, or whether it
The i!coals etting wet and taking fire, is unknown."
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