The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-02 00:00:00

MONEY MARKET

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two o'CLocic.
The Liverpool Cotton Market yesterday was
closed, the Ist of January generally being observed
as a holiday. The Railway Share Market ruled
quiet, and prices were a shade lower than on
Monday.
Letters received from the manufacturing dis-
tricts in referring to the transactions of the past
12 months mention that they have been of a satis-
factory extent, although some diminution has been
apparent in the profits obtained. As regards the
prospects of 1856 they are generally considered
favourable, especially as the Australian and Ame-
rican markets show signs of revival. It is
likely also that fresh army orders will be given
out, and t'he sound principles upon which business
has for sorae time past been prosecuted have im-
parted co nsiderable confidence to the manufac-
turers. The execution of some extensive contracts
for the East Indian and China markets is giving
fuller employment in Leeds and the surrounding
villages. In most localities the mills are in full
operation, and the prices of most articles have
Bather an upward tendency.
The death of Mr. Hunt, of the firm of Keeling
and Hunt, was announced yesterday ; the business
will be continued by Mr. Keeling, who has hitherto
undertaken its active management.
New Year's Day being a national holiday in
France, the Paris Bourse was closed yesterday.
Commercial advises from India to the 22d No-
vember have come to hand. Trade during that
month, as compared with previous months, was
rather dull, not from want of eligible opportunities
throughout Hindostan and Burmah for the invest-
ment of capital in commercial undertakings, but
from the want of money to develope the resources
of the country. At the present time British India
is among the fortunate colonies of the Empire
which are deriving benefit from the effects of the
Russian war. The blockade of the Russian
ports which has closed the trade in seeds
and bread stuffs from thence, has brought
Indian produce of the same kinds into the market.
Should the war continue a year or two longer, it is
expected that the deficiency which raised the prices
on the stoppage of the Russian trade will to some
extent be made up ; and this once established, the
importations from Russia, even after the declara-
tion of peace, will probably be diminished.
Accounts from Antwerp state that since the sud-
den change which occurred in the weather last
week the navigation of the Scheldt has re-opened,
and the aspect of the place is considerably animated.
Dealings in grain are, however, rather dull, and
wheat remains at the depreciated quotations at the
close of the year, with a downward tendency.
It is mentioned in reference to the recent sus-
pension of the Lichfield Bank that Mr. Palmer
died indebted beyond the amount realised by his
estate, and the surviving partner, Mr. Green, has
placed the affairs of the establishment in bank-
ruptcy. It is expected that the petition will be
heard Birmingham immediately.
The demand for money on Tuesday was extra•
ordinarily active at the Bank of England in con-
sequence of the amount to be provided for the
liquidation of the Turkish instalment, but the dis-
count market has since boon rather easier. It is
likely to remain exceedingly stringent, however,
until bills due on the 4th instant have been met.
The English Stock Market still assumes a heavy
appearance, and the downward movement in the
quotations continues. There are at the present
moment several circumstances operating against
prices. The unsettled condition of the money mar-
ket, the necessity for new loans to support the
prosecution of the war, and the reported inefficacy of
the peace negotiations are among the principal
affecting causes, while the general indisposition to
make investments, noticed for some time past, is
not without its influence. When the transfer
books re •open a temporary improvement will
most likely take place ; but the opinion is
expressed in many quarters that the future
financial projects of our Government will
further depreciate Consols. The quotation this
Morning has receded to 871 4, and 87i h. The
New 3 per Cents. are 88 to 88k, and the Reduced
87g I, which are lower prices in both cases. Ex-
chequer Bills aro scarcely so weak, being 108. to
78. discount, but India Bonds rule at 10s. dis-
count.

For most Foreign Securities there is a weaker
market. Turkish 6 per Cents. are as low as 811
to 82, and th© New Scrip is quoted at 31 to 3i
discount. Brazilian 5 per Cents, are 991, and
Russian 4i per Cents. have dropped to 86:?.
Dutch 2i per Cents. aro flat at 634, and the 4 per
Cents. at 94,1.

The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks:—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 63/4 7; Mexican,
191 20 ; Peruvian, 74 6 ; ditto 3 per Cents., 52 4 ;
Portuguese 4 per Cents., 47 9ex d. ; Russian 5 per
Cents., 95 7 ; ditto 4. per Cents., 86-8 ; Spanish
3 per Cents., 38,? 9f ex div. ; ditto Deferred, 2t
ex div. ; ditto Certificates, 41 ; ditto Pas-
sive, 7 ±.
Railway Shares do not sympathise to the full
extent in the downward tendency noticed in the
funds ; still, however, some flatness is observable.
The leading lines are in a few eases to per
cent. lower. The foreign lines continue nominal,
and Great Western of Canada are about 58.
cheaper.
Tho only feature requiring notice in the
Mining, Banking, and Miscellaneous Market is the
further decline in Canada Land Shares.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.

( Prom t 1 Otrulial

ne,0n...• done.
3 per Ccnt. Redtv.ced Annuities ..
N3w 3 por Cent. Annuities
India Bonds, £lOOO
Ditto, under £1 .000 lO d
Consols Zor Account B7i ll Ali.
Exchequer Bills, 2jd.
.C1000
£5OO
Quint!
Ditto Bonds, 1858, 3A per Cent.. 97 i
lf 1659 ....
PP
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Ditto Account
Ditto Small
Ditto New, 5 per Cent., 1829 and 1839 9B
Reclean 3 por Cent.
Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent., Con. 1841 51 x d
Ditto 4 per Cent 47 x d
Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent., 1822, .E St —
Ditto 4i por Cent
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent. .........
Ditto Account
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent
Ditto Account 3Bi x d
nitto New Deferred, 3 per Cent.
Ditto Account 2ll Ix d
Ditto Passive 7i i
Turkish Bonds, 6 per cent —
Ditto for the Account B2l 1i 2 la
Ditto New Scrip, 4 per Cent.
Ditto Account 3i i d
fThrldends on the above variable in London.
Dutch Exchange, 2A per Cent., 12 Gun 63 i x d
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates
TWO O'CLOCK.

Consols
871, x d Ditto for Account Jan. 10

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE-(THIS

DAY.)
The first morning performance of the magnificent
Christmas pantomime, entitled Hey Diddle _Diddle, or,
Harlequin Ainsense or the Seven Ages of Man, took
place to-day. The scene presented by the crowded state
of the theatre was exceedingly effective, and the hilarious
joy of the juvenile portion of the audience was not the
least interesting portion of the entertainment. The
opening scenes produced the same enthusiastic applause
they elicited on the first night of representation, and the
fun of the harlequinade was enjoyed to the utmost. The
idea of giving morning performances we believe emanated
froin the lessee of this theatre, and the success that has
attended the experiment last year has induced Mr.
Smith to announce their continuance every Wednesday
during the run of the present pantomime, which has
been produced with a wealth and maguificence of ap-
pointment that have eclipsed all the lessee's former pro-
ductions. We recommend all parents who are under
" a promise " to fulfil it by a visit to Old Drury, and
11* to avail themselves of a -Wednesday morn*.

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