The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-01 00:00:00

DIONEY lIIARKET

AND

:_Io7,II.VIETICTAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two o'CLocii.

Accounts from Liverpool report that the Cotton
Market yesterday closed quietly, and prices con-
tinue to decline. The sales amounted to 12,000
bales, 2,000 of which were taken by thq exporters,
and 1,000 by the speculators. The Railway Share
Market manifested a flat appearance, and the quo-
tat'ons were lower.

During the last two or three days the inquiry frr
money has been very moderate, and even now,
although preparations are in progress for the
liquidation of the biPs which arrive at maturity on
&sturdy, there is very little perceptible increase in
the number of applications at the Bank of England
or in Lombard-street. The terms still range from
21 upwards, and not tithstanding the improved
position of the Bank of England and the prospect
of continuous arrivals of gold from Australia, very
few were in expectation of au alteration in the
minimum quotation to-day. The principal circum-
stance which induces the opinion that the directors
will not further relax their regulations is the very
small supply of hills now on offer, and as a conse-
qu-nce, the inutility on the part of the authorities
to enter into competition with the discount firms.
After a brief sitting the directors have determined
upon making no ch Inge, but as this result was ant ici-
pated no disappointment is felt. The tendency of
the Money-market will now rather be in the con-
trary direction, notwithstanding the large supplies
of gold that may be received from Australia. Trade
will, no doubt, gradually revive after the Easter
holidays, particularly if the advices from India and
the United States continue to improve. The market
will, no doubt, feel the immediate influence of an
increased commercial demand, for the effecil, of the
new regulation at the Batik, by which no re-dis-
counts are allowed, will thou become visible.
An extraordinary meetiing of the London Joint-
Stock Bank proprietors was held to-day, for the
purpose of choosing two directors t fill the vacan-
cies caused by the resignation of Mr. Tilson, and
the decease of Mr. W. M. Christy. The candi-
dates were Mr. Charles James Heath and Mr.
Henry Lea, who were unanimously elected.
The particulars of the tenders for the East
Indian Loan have just transpired. The amount
subscribed for was 4,800,0001. The lowest tender
was 97 and the highest 102.

The committee of the Stock Exchange have de-
cided that the " house" shall be closed on Sa urday.
C mtinued dulness is the principal feature in the
English Stock Market, but, upon the wFo!e, the
prices indicate increased firmness. Speculation
continues very inactive, owing to the approach of
the settlement and the Easter holidays. Consols
have been 961 97 for money, and 96i 7 for the Bth
inst. ; they ate now 961 97 for both, and 97i for
the May account. The March Exchequer Bills are
365. to Ns. prem. ; the June ditto 355. to 38s.
prem. ; and the Bonds, 99k.

A moderate amount of business has been recorded
in the Foreign Stock Market, but prices are gene-
rally lower. Turkish 6 per Cents. are 101 i ;
ditto 4 per Cents., 1031 104 ; Spanish 3 p,r
Cents., 431 ; Sardinian 5 per Cents, 91i ; Mexican
3 per Cents, 192 ; Peruvian 4i per Cents. 83a ;
Buenos Ayres 6 per Cents., 78 ; ditto Deferred,
16 17 ; Chiliae 6 per Cents., 104 ex div. ; Danish
3 per Cents., 82i ex div. ; and Dutch 4 per Cents.,
984 ex dir.

The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 5i 61 ; Mexi-
can, 191 20 ; Peruvian 41 per Cents., 83 84 ;
Portuguese 3 p-r Cents., 45 46 ; Russian 5 per
Cents, 108 110 ; ditto 4i per Cents., 100 1001 ;
SPauisll 3 per Cents., 44 44} ; ditto New Deferred,
251 26.

The last week's railway receipts, ascertained up
to this day, are in round figures as under :

18b8.
£26,767
55,415
13,302
11,903
29.351
15.071
21,905
20,075
5,200
4,782
5,684
9.142
31,292
3,006
5,227
6,215
3,440
8 942
8,1.55
38,998

Great Western...
North-Western .
South-Western
Brighton
Midland
Saab- Eastern
Great Northern
Lancashire and Yorkshire
Bristol and Exeter
Chester and Holyhead
Lancaster and Carlisle
Manchester, Sheffield, &
North Eastern
West Hartlepool
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Glasgow and Sou h-Western
Scottish North-Eastern
Grand Trunk of Canada
Great Western of Canada
Northern of France

1857.
£25,395
59,306
12.171
10,530
28,702
14,318
20.102
21,416
5,473
4.773
5,471
9,331
32,114
3,033
6,323
6.035
3,356
9,757
10,469
37,079

There has been a very moderate business done
to-day iu the Railway Share Market, butt a slight
advance may bi 3 quoted on one or two of the lead-
ing. lines. Caled,nian, and Lancashire awl York-
shire have improved ss. ; North-Western, about
ss. ; South-Western and Nor: h-Ease ern (York),
10s. ; and North-Eastern (Berwick), 1/.
In the Foreign and Colonial undertakings
scarcely any business lus been reporteJ. Groat
Luxembourg have improved 10s. ; and Great
Western of Canada declinei. ss. to 10s.
Mining Shares have hen very quiet. Wheal
Buller realised. 280. Cobra Copper 40, and Linares
91.
Joint Stock Bank Shares have exhibited a slight
d?wuward tendency. Bank of Egypt have de-
clined ss. London and County 55., and Union of
L)ndon ss. to 10s.
In the Micellaneous Market, Australian Agri-
cultural shares improved 1/. London General
Omnibus Company 5.5., and South Australian Land
declined 10s.

]3I
fISH FUNDS.—CLOSING P.E.WEB —THIS DAY.
( From the Offictal List:) _ _

_
Bosineas done.
3 per Cent Consols Amenities 96i 7
I ,ia Bonds, £IOOO
Bai st.,e,
Ditto /account
0 asois for Account ... 964 7 61 i
ExatieTvr Bills, ;?.td. March. June.
1%1000
Exchequer Bonds, 1154, 3; par Cent.... 99 109
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS—THIS DAY.
Buenos A yres Bonds, 6 per Cent. 7B
Ditto Deferred 2 per Cent
Citilian Bonds, 6 per Cent lO4 x d
Danish Bonds, 3 pet Cent., 1825 B2i 14 x d
Mexican 3 per Cent
Peruvian Bonds, 4} per Cent B3; x d
Ditto Account
Sardinian Bon4s, 5 per Cant.
BD .ih 'tonds, 3 .per (lent.
Ditto Account
Tamen ,outts, 6 per cent . .
Ditto Account .... .... lolk 1 i
Ditto Guaranteed, ; par Cent. .. . ... 1034 4
DiVidetuts on the ahove payable in London.
Dutch Exchange, 2. per Cm:, 12 Guilders
Do, 4 per Cent. Certificates
et tittEE O'OLOCA
C.,nsol P 4, money
Consols for Account, (April 8)

ACCIDENT AT WOOLRICIL—An accident attended with
the most lamentable results occurred yesterday .norning
to one of the clerks employed in the Labbratory Depar -
'tent of Woolwich Arsenal during the process of some
intricate experiments, in which every person connected
with them is exposed to much risk and danger. It ap-
pears that a shell charged with fulminating mercury and
other explosive materials burst with sudden violence,
and scattered its fragments in the midst of the operators
--all of whom fortunately escaped ii,jury, except a man
named Forest, late a sergeant in the Artillery. Having
obtained his discharge from the corps, the unfortunate
man bad recently entered the Royal Laboratory Depart-
ment of Woolwioh, and, having evinced considerable
skill said much inventive idea, Captain Boxer,
superintendent of the department had on several occa-
sions expressed his high estimation of his assistance.
On the occasion of the sad accident yesterday morning
he accompanied Captain 8.,x0r to Piumstead-marsb, to
Garry out some experimental trials with a newly-in-
vented species of 12-Inch shell. One of the fragments
struck him on the right fore arm, and fearfully shattered
the bone throughout. Capt. Boxer. who was on horse-
back, immediately proceeded with the grew:eat possible
bate to the Royal Arsenal Infirmary, and gave W.,
hoise to Dr. Parrett, R.
R principal medical
fficer of
the establishment, who hurried to the scene of accident. A
hospital cot having been forwarded, the sufferer was con-
veyed to the institution, where he was eximined by Dr.
Parratt and Mr, Coleman, when it was f )tind necessary to
amputate the arm immediately, as inflammation miaht
otherwise be expected to supervene from the frightful
nature of the wound, the flesh and muscles being tore,
and much lacerated. A dose of chloroform was accord-
ingly administered, and the painful operation was most
skilfully performed, during which the patient was ren-
dered totally unconscious. According to a newly-estab-
lished regulation adopted by Lord Panmure with refer-
ence to sufferers by similar accidents, the injured man
will continue in receipt of his full rate of pay, although
incapacitated from further duties.' He had only returned
to his employment Se terday morning from a few days'
have of absence, having been married on Saturday last.
A TRAVELLER'S EXCLAMATION ABOUT HIS PASSPORT.
Oh I that et me one, as Cobden threatened to do
pith Russia, would crumple up the passport, literally,
41) a sheet of paper I"—Puncli.