The Sun.
London, England, 1858-12-06 00:00:00

I. 1 1 ONEY MARAET AND CITY NEWS.

CITY, Two O'CLOCK.

The accounts from the various manufacturing
districts, although of a satisfactory character in
many respects, state that business in most branches
of trade has fallen off in Consequence of the near
approach of the close of the year, when dealers gene-
rally refrain from adding to their stocks. At Leeds
the woollen trade was moderately active for the
season, and for articles suitable for the ensuing,
Spring there was a fair inquiry, most of the manu-
facturers being busily employed in the preparation
of novelties. The worsted trade at Bradford has
been steady, and at firm rates, while for piece
goods there was a steady demand at full rates.
At Manchester there has been only a limited
amount of business transacted for home ase,
but for exportation, both to the Levant,
the United States, and several of the German
markets, there has been a decided improve-
ment. The stocks of most kinds of cloth in
the hands of manufacturers are now very light, and
fall rates are current. Yarns continue at previous
values. The worsted hosiery trade at Leicester
continues remarkably brisk both for home con-
sumption and for export, and there is every proba-
bility of an active demand for some time to come.
At Birmingham the various trades of the town and
neighbourhood have been rather dull, but this is
usually the case at this season of the year, when
stocks are kept as low as possible. The iron trade
Of South Staffordshire is very quiet. The cutlery
and hardware trades of Sheffield, Walsall, and
Wolverhampton, have been moderately active. The
foreign demand, however, has been dull.
The Liverpool Cotton Market on Saturday pre-
sented a very dull and heavy appearance, but 6,000
bales were sold at about previous rates. In Rail-
way Shares a fair amount of business was trans-

acted, and prices slightly improved.
There is still a moderate demand for discount
accommodation. The payments of the 4th of this
month having been completed, the market is likely
to become quieter ; but during the next few weeks
the preparations for completing annual accounts
will promote the general inquiry, although no
indications of pressure are anticipated. With such
an immense supply of capital as that now seeking em-
ployment, a considerable absorption for commercial
Puposes, and for joint-stock enterprise, might ensue
Without causing any recurrence of stringency. At
the same time, however, the low rates lately cur-
rent could not be expected to remain long in opera-
tion. They resulted from an unusual plethora,
through the, stagnation of trade. As soon as business
assumes its wonted activity, and draws into profitable
use the accumulated deposit of bankers, the charge
for discount will, no doubt, advance to what may be
estimated as the average quotation for monetary
facilities. Many persons are_ inclined to believe that
trade will 'become very animated next year, natu-
rally expecting an important impulse to commerce
from the opening of the Chinese ports and the
treaty with Japan. If the opinions thus formed are
'verified, the existing abundance of capital will
10. e diminished in proportion, but unless speculation
x! stimulated, and specie is remitted in large quan-
tities to the Continent, there need. be no apprehen-
sion of such a movement in the rates of discount as
will inconvenience the mercantile public, or obstruct
the gradual revival of commercial prosperity.
Beyond the arrangements connected with the
luenthly liquidation no transactions of importance
have been recorded in the English Stock Market
t?-day. The Government broker, however, con-
tinues to invest for the Savings' Banks to the
'2Xtent of £lO,OOO Reduced Annuities per diem,
but these operations are without any material in-
fluence upon values. The settlement will be completed
to-morrow, and the transfer books close on Wed-
esday, which will have the effect of imparting
increased quietude to this department of business.
speculation continues very quiet, although there
!eeins to be a disposition to operate for an. advance
111 the January account. The opinions of the specu-
lators, however, can scarcely be ascertained until
the arrangements now in progress are fully con-
cluded. Consols have been 97Z- 98, for money,
and 981. a for January account; they are now 98 to
981 and 981 1 respectively. The New Threes
and Reduced Annuities are 961 1; India Loan
-uebentures have been dealt in at 991; the Marche
Exchequer Bills, 355. to 375. prem. ; June ditto,
335. to 355. prem. ; and the Bonds, 1001. Long
Annuities are marked 18 3-16 1.
A limited amount of business has been reported
in the Foreign. Stock Market, but the quotations
rather tend upwards. Venezuela Bonds are steady,
at about 421 431; Buenos Ayres Deferred are
marked 181 ; and Brazilian 5 per Cents. are 1031.
,he New Chilian Loan is is I, prem.rbeing firm ;
, urkish 6 per Cents. have risen to 921 ; the New
o'leriP, Ist issue, has advanced to 1 dis. and par, and
s'
ic 2d ditto to 1 -2 prem.
In the Railway Share Market this morning
‘4ere has been rather more activity, and several of
the Principal lines show an upward movement in
13.,11ce5• Midlands and North Eastern (Leeds) hav3
4vanced ; Caledonian and North Western,
,'
; North Eastern (Berwick), 10s. to 15s. ; and
Yorkshire,
Western and Brighton, £l. Lancashire and
and Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln,
declined ss. The Foreign lines have been at quite
; arainal values. In the Colonial undertakings
ast Indian have improved ss. Great Western of
Canada declined ss.

3-olnt Stock Banks and Miscellaneous Shares are
•I'at. English, Scottish, and Australian Chartered
e-fined ss. ; London and Westminster, 5s ; and
ottoman Bank, ss. ; Electric Telegraph, National
Discount
v, Company, and Peninsular and Orienta
'team brought former quotations.

BRITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES.
3 Per Cent. Reduced Annuities 96f I I
New
Cent. Consols Annuities
Ow 3 per Cent. Annuities
Long Annuities, expire sth Jan., 1860
years,
~ Ditto 30 es expire sth Apr 1885.. 181 3-16
Ditto
Stock
•
'uitto Debentures 99
Consols for Account..
March June.
x,,
, -he 2T; Bills, 11,000, 2d. &-11,-(1... 355 7 I 336 5
•uitto 3 J
bitto S
X "'Mall, 1Id.
Ychequer Bonds, 1859, 31 per Cent .... 1001

FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES.
Brazilian 5 per Cent. . lO3l 2}
Buenos Ayres, 6 per Cent. .
~ Ditto Deferred
11411'40r New Consolidated
47
,hBpa:l4sittFese, 18.53,
A3ecpeorunCtent
3 per Cent.
47 7
47
J urltish 6 per Cent. —
Ditto Account
Ditto New Loan Scrip —
vDitto Account
ett,ezuela, 5 per Cent.
Ditto Account
Dividends on the above payable in London.
DBelgian, 4} per Cent., Ex. 25f 99}
llteh Exchange, 12 Guil. 2} per Cent —
Ditto Certificates, 4 per Cent
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols, Money
Ditto Account, Dec. 7

SINGULAR CHARGE OF AFFILIATION AGAINST
MARRIED MAN.--At the Ilford Sessions, on Saturday,
before a full bench, Martha Spackman summoned a farmer,
the
Webb, to show cause why he should not contribute
to
—suPport of her illegitmate child, of which she alleged
defendant to be the father. Plaintiff stated that in Feb-
-1857, they became acquainted. On the sth of
4rel). they had connexion, and on the sth of DeceMber
the child Was born. Mr. Beard, of Basinghall-street, at-
gililded for the defendant, and cross-examined complainant.
fa: rievercomplained to defendant's wifo of his conduct; in
Tilt never said a word to any one until the child was born.
'Proper connexion only occurred once. She had
BV" been familiar with any of defendant's men. Mr.
feeab,4ll contended that this was a vile charge against de-
11--'4llt, got up to injure him. There was not the slightest
ol4dation for such a summons. Complainant, who had
Balled,
hereupon demanded that defendant should be
eni.:(l,, • Accordingly Webb was sworn, and denied most
ce,_atically that he ever took the slightest liberty with
1113:,aillant. The magistrate pointed out that the law re-
C4ir that complainant's evidence should be confirmed.
was not, the summons was dismissed.
the lIE NEW ADELPHI THEATRE. —On Saturday
havi whole of the external structure of the new theatre
Nrare4g been completed, an immense number of workmen
estabir,gaged preparing the interior for the opening of the
Ployedsulnent at Christmas. Relays of workmen are em-
Aotaithay Lauding,andnight, and it is confidently anticipated,
Deetqd the numerous delays, caused by unex-
pomar°estructions to the progress of the works, that this
the a ppointe Plaecid
of public amusement will yet be opened at
time.