The Sun.
London, England, 1857-02-20 00:00:00

TRIAL OF BACON.

The course intended to be taken by the authorities with
respect to the trial of this culprit is :—Under ordinary
circumstances, he will be placed upon his trial for the
murder of his two children at the Central Criminal Court
on the 4th March next. Oa that day Mr. Hough, the °ore-
fter, will. have his officer present at the Old Bailey, who, in
the event of Bacon not being four vi guilty of the murder of
his children, will at once take him into custody and convey
him to Oakum, the assize town of Rutlandshire, to which
place he (Bacon) is committed on the coroner's inquisi-
tion, and he will be placed in the dock there on the 14th
or 15th of March. In the meantime the magistrates of
Stamford will have preferred a bid of indictment at Lin-
coln, the assizes for which county commence on the 22(1
, of March. It is expected that when the prisoner is taken
to Oakum, the judge will complain of the want of juris-
diction, the death of Mrs. Bacon having taken place in
the county of Lincoln, where according to the law, the
inquest should be held, and from which county the in-
dictment should emanate; but, inconsequence of the inter•
ment of the unfortunate woman being in the neighbour-
ing county iRu land), and the magistrates of Stamford
refusing to stir'in the matter in order to avoid the ex-
pense of the analysis and other incidental 4, the inquest
was held at Casterton, these lathes takes place ; but
under Sir John Jervis's Act, it is competent for the
Court at the assize to send the whole of the depositions
to Lincoln, where no doubt the trial will eventually take
place. There is one point, however, upon which there
appears to be some doubt—that is, whether or not,
under Lord Campbell's recent act, which was framed to
meet the case of Palaaer, the whole of the depositions in
the other cases (the prisoner being in custody within the
jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court) may not be
returned there, and the trial take place in London.

INDIGO SALES.

The result of the indigo sales, which commenced
on tue 10th instant, is thus reviewed by Messrs.
H.V. Jewsbury and Co, :—:

"The interval between the last October sale and the -
criejust terminated was not marked by any particular
feature, prices remained steady at the rates then estab-
/ Itched, but there was no disposition whatever shown to
speculate, and the trade bought only for immediate re-
quirement, they considering that prices were too high to
offer any inducement to buy in stock, particularly with
the continued high rate of money, and the small profit to
paid for dyeing ; on the
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obtehemra
full rates, considering the position of the article with
and future supply. The sale
hdaend, at
importers thepresent
were rates
slly justified in holding for
regard to present stock
opened flatly, and it soon became
evident that orders
foreign
both for home use and for account were very
limited. In the absence of speculation, and with a large
quantity to get through, it was necessary for importers
to give strong support, which they did, by withdrawing
large parcels
as the sale progressed. This had the effect.
of supporting prices, but did not give animation to the
sale
hich continued flat throughout . Prices
for certain descriptions have also ruled higher
than in October last ; of these, the new parcels of
Bengal of good medium quality sold at an advance of
21 to 3d per lb. Rurpab, also, on account of the mode-
rate quantity in the sale, sold at 31 to 4d per lb higher,
and some good Bimlapatam 4d to 6d per lb higher.
Madras was neglected, and a large proportion was
obliged to be withdrawn or bought in. The quantity
sold above 35 per lb was very small, but towards the
close of the sale there was a better demand for qualities
ranging from 2s 3d to 2e lld per ib, which sold with
more animation from par to 3d per lb decline upon
October rates. A parcel of Bengal, mark J and RW (162
chest-) sold with fair spirit from 63 3d to 7s lld per lb,
being about last sale's prices. The attendance was small,
both from the country and from atm oad. Of the quantity
brought forward it is estimated that 3,280 chests have
been bought in, 4,658 withdrawn, and 4,971 sold, to
which may be added about 500 of the bought in, mak-
ing the total quantity sold about 5,500 chests, of which
3,000 are estimated for export, and 2,000 for home use
and re-sale."

DUBLIN, Thursday.—Mr. Martley, an eminent bar-
rister, is appointed Chief Commissioner of the Ineum-
bered Estates Court, at a salary of 5,0001. a-year.

MONEY MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELL/GENCE,

CITY, Two o'CLoCK,

Letters from Liverpool state that. the Cotton
Market yesterday closed with a quiet aspect, and
prices of all descriptions were id. per lb. dearer
than this day se'nnight. The sales were 6,000
bales. Th 3 Railway Shire Market was steady, and
prices of all the leafing stocks have advanced.
The operations of the London, Manchester, and
Foreign Warehousemans' Company, which was
established about twelve months ago, do not appear
to have been so successful as was anticipated, since
its managers have deemed it prudent to relinquish
all branches of trade except those connected with
cabinet and leather ware, glass goods and jewellery
--this department is the last into which they have
entered.

Subjoined are the particulars of the specie on
board the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Com-
Pan3r's vessel which leaves Southampton to-day for
India •

Bombay (silver) £260,715
Ceylon (gold)
Madras (gold)
Do. (silver)
Calcutta (silver) 384,520

Total £677,115

In the Foreign and Colonial Produce Markets
this week there has been rather less animation, but
the demand for all the principal articles has been
Well supported. Full rates have in all cases been
Currant. Sugar has been quiet at late quotations ;
and for coffee advanced prices have been demanded,
but the transactions have, nevertheless, been nu- ;
inerous. Cocoa is firm. Tea steady ; and rice at
a small improvement. In spices the dealings have 16
been very limited, and there is no particular alte- 3
ration in prices to notice. Saltpetre is dearer, but 20
there has not been much activity. The tallow 11
Inar
bout ket has been heavy, P.Y.C. having declined St.
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3s. per cwt. 0
The prospectus of the " Life and Property Pro- 10
teetion Company" will be found in our advertising 12;
columns. This undertaking is certainly one of a st•
hovel character, but at the same time, if properly 25
inanaged, it will no doubt prove remunerative to St.
those who may be induced to subscribe any portion 10
It the required capital, viz., 100,0001. The object 10
":7 to purchase a new invention, which is a protec-
St.
won against fire and burglary. The particulars are
st:
fully stated in the prospectus, and from calcula- 50'
Lions made, it is estimated that by the plan pro- 25
kused by the promoters of the undertaking a 100
oividend of 15 to 20 per cent. will be realised. 25
There is still a very active inquiry for discounts 50
la Lombard-street and at the Bank of England, 20
lit the supply has rather increased. Notwith- St,
;deriding so little diminution in the pressure has 50
„et taken place, the position of the National St.
stablishment has evidently improved, as the au- St
tflorities have announced their intention of making st
advances on Bills of Exchange and Government st
securities, prior to the April dividends, at 6 per at
Cent, or per Cent. below the late quotation for 21
tiuch accommodation. This alteration will have no 2:
Particular effect on the commercial market, but at 5(
the same time it will tend to increase confidence, s
and thus promote a beneficial influence. 1
Market
speculative operations in the English Stock
-market are not extensive. Owing to the favourable 2
tendency of the money market the Bears are not
couravd to extend their engagements, while the E
Bulls are awaiting further symptoms to confirm
the expectation that diminished pressure and strin-
gency will soon ensue. The reduced terms on which
the Bank now makes advances on stock preparatory
to the dividend payments has augmented the
strength of the market this morning, the Funds
nag now per cent, higher than at the close of
pbusiness yesterday. Consols for transfer have
en 931 and for account 93.4 94. The New 3
een 931
are marked 941 L, and the
Reduced, 94 to 941. Bank Stock is 21811 to 220,
and East India Stock, 222. Exchequer Bills are
better, viz., is. to 4s. pm., and India Bonds
are 2s. discount to ls. pm.
Foreign Securities are rather active, and at firm
'Potations. Turkish 6 per Cents, have been dealt
to at 95f and the 4 per Cents., 1014 ; Spanish 3
Per Cents. ha-e risen to 401 4f and the New De-
ferred rule quiet at 24k. French 3 per Cents. have
been 69 50, with the exchange at 25f. 25c. Peru-
'Lien 41 per Cent. are 80, and do. 3 per Cents., 25.
Mexican Stock is 22. E ; Danish 5 per Cents, are
iiarked 1041.
The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 61- 7'; Mexi-
;.,,n) 221 221 Peruvian, 80 81 ; Ditto 3 per
55 56 ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 43 45 ;
,s4tuasian o per Cents., 109 111 ; ditto 4/- per Cents.,
u 6 98; Spanish 3 per Cents., 40k ; Deferred,
24i. 241 ; ditto Certificates, 6 61 ; ditto Passive,
ti 6
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Messrs. D. Bell, Son, and Co. report that the
market for American Stccks during the past week
bas been inactive. The demand for Illinois Cen-
tral bonds and shares still continues, and business
tO Some extent has been done at improved quota-

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Redeemable. Per Cent.
trtilted States 6 per,Cent.
Cents. 1867-1848...105 105,
united States 6 per Cent. Bonds 1868-105 1051
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STATE SECURITIES.
karyland 5 per Cent. (Sterling Bonds)...
Massachusetts 5 per Cent. (Ster]. Bonds).
Mississippi 6 per Cent. Pl. Bk.
Bonds lB4l-1871... 43
Pennsylvania
5 per Cent. Union Bk. Bonds ... 16
Pennsylvania
5 per Cent. Stock
enlisylvania. 5 per Cent. Bonds 1877... 79
Tennessee 6 per Cent. Bonds
I,..rginia 6 per Cent. Bond 1886... 83
irginia 5 per Cent. (Sterling Bonds) 1888... 84
LOANS OF CITIES.
Montreal 6 per Cent. Bonds 1856-1865... 82
New Orleans 6 per Cont. Stock 1883... 75
RAILROAD BONDS.
Illinois Central 7 per Cent. Ist Mortgage,
not Convertible 1875... 90
Illinois Central 6 per Cent 1875... 85
Illinois Central 7 per Cent. Freeland
Bonds 1860...106 108xd
Illinois Central (Shares), $25 paid 31 32 p
Michigan Central 8 p. Cent., Convert-1860...
Do. do. do. . . 1869. 91 93rd
New York Central 7p. Cent., Convert 1864... 931 95
New
York Central 6 per Cent., not
New
1883... 80 82
MeVe York and Erie 7 per Cent. 3d
gagMort-
„e 1833
4`i ••York and Erie 7p. Cent. Convertible-1862...80 8
827xd
N. York and Erie 7 per Cent. Sinking
Fund 1875... 83 85
Ppsanalna 7 per Cent., Ist Mortgage 1865... 9
Pennsylvania Central 6p. Cent., Ist Mort 1880... 89 CO
The Railway Share Market this morning has
been exceedingly active, and in'almost all instances
enhanced quotations are current. Caledonian have
improved 155., Eastern Counties 55., North-
Western 55., fanchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln
55., Midland 10s., North British 1/ , North-
Eastern (Berwick) 155., Shropshire Union 1/ , and
South-Eastern ss. to 10s. Great Northern
heavy, and receded about 1/. The French wereand
Canadian lines have also been fully supported, and
Paris and Lyons improved 11., Great Western of
Canada 55., and East Indian realised former
quotations.
For British, Foreign, and Colonial Mining shares,
there has been little inquiry, and the few dealings
reported have been at former prices. 'Wheal
Edward brought 41. Tincroft 4 North
Frances 19, and Great Wheal Vor 6g. United
Mexican improved to 41.
Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous shares have
Shown a downward tendency. London Chartered
of Australia declined ss. London Joint Stock 55.,
and London and County ss. to 10s. Crystal
Palace improved 55., and Royal Mail Steam re-
ceded 1/.

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..1001 1011

Itllasa FITNDS.—CLOSING PRICES—THIS DAY.
(From the Official List.)
Bnon..t. done
Bank Ste* . .. 220 1R i
...
3 per Cont. rendnZi . Zi.n"nitl:l; 94i 4 i 4
3 per Cent. Console Annuiti
New 3 per . Cent. Annuities " 94f d I
Long Annuities, expire• 6th Jan, 1860 2i India Stock .....
221iIndia
Bono.
xio64••••• •• •• • ••• .es.• • • e• •
Ditto, under £lOOO ..... •—• •
Consols tor Account ..
Exchequer Bills, 2i;i ........ •• ..... ......
g 00000.,....."...
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..
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. .....••• .......
Small ............... . ........ 1 4 p
3i-I;c--: ......... . ........... 4 p
Ditto Bonds, 1858,
Ditto, 1859
............
per
PRICES OF FOREIGN ......... 98i
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent. NDS—THIS DAY.
Ditto New, 1852, 46 per CeU.t.. ............ ,--„;,
Danish Bonds, 3 poi Cent., 1825 . . ..............
ilti
• Ditto 5 per Cent.... . ..... ..
.
....... .
...
Mexican 3 per Cent...............
Ditto Account ............................... 12
Peruvian Bonds 46 per Cent
.................. ....
221
. 2 4
Ditto Account ...... . ............................... —BO
Ditto 3 per Cent.
Ditto Account
55
Sp %Di Eh Bonds, 3 per Cent.
i
Ditte New Deferred, 3 per ern'.
Ditt,. Passive
.... 56
8 pan is li Committee Cert. of Coup. not fun. 68 4 6
Turkish Bonds, 6 per cent
Ditto Account 951 4 i
Ditto Guaranteed, 4 per Cent,
...„re Dividends on the above sayable in Londen.
F nch Rentes, 4i per Cent.
Ditto 3 per cent
69f. 50e. ox 25f. 25e.
Dutch Exchange, 2i per Cent., 12 Gull_ C 4
THREE 3 O'CLOCK.
Console, money 9a i
Ditto, Account (larch 5) 934- 4

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