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

idl RAILWAYS.

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 rate; have in all cases been
Current. Sugar has been quiet at late quotations ;
and for coffee advanced prices have been demanded,
but the transactions have, nevertheless, been nu-
merous. Cocoa is firm. Tea steady ; and rice at
a small improvement. In spices the dealings have
been very limited, and there is no particular alte-
ration in prices to notice. Saltpetre is dearer, but
there has not been much activity. The tallow
market has been heavy, P.Y.C. having declined
about 3s. per cwt.
The prospectus of the " Life and Property Pro-
tection Company" will be found in our advertising
columns. This undertaking is certainly one of a
novel character, but at the same time, if properly
managed, it will no doubt prove remunerative to
those who may be induced to subscribe any portion
of the required capital, viz., 100,0001. The object
is to purchase a new invention, which is a protec-
tion against fire end burglary. The particulars are
fully stated in the prospectus, and from calcula-
tions made, it is estimated that by tha plan pro-
posed by the promoters of the undertaking a
dividend of 15 to 20 per cent. will be realised.
There is still a very active inquiry for discounts
in Lombard-street and at the Bank of England,
but the supply has rather increased. Notwith-
standing so little diminution in the pressure has
yet taken place, the position of the National
Establishment has evidently improved, as the au-
thorities have announced their intention of making
advances on Bills of Exchange and Government
securities, prior to the April dividends, at 6 per
Cent., or per Cent. below the late quotation for
such accommodation. This alteration will have no
particular effect on the commercial market, but at
the same time it will tend to increase confidence,
and thus promote a beneficial influence.
The speculative operations in the English Stock
Market are not extensive. Owing to the favourable
tendency of the money market the Bears are not
encouraged to extend their engagements, while the
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
being now per cent. higher than at the close of
business yesterday. Consols for transfer have
been 931 I, and for account 93A 94. The New 3
per Cents. are marked 94i and the
Reduced, 94 to 94i. Bank Stock is 2181 to 220,
and East India Stock, 222. Exchequer Bills are
ls. better, viz., is. to 4s. pm., and India Bonds
are 2s. discount to is. pm.
Foreign Securities are rather active, and at firm
quotations. Turkish 6 per Cents. have been dealt
in at 95/ and the 4 per Centt, 1011 ; Spanish 3
per Cents. have 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-
vian 41 per Cent. are 80, and do. 3 per Cents., 25.
Mexican Stock"' is 221 ; Danish 5 per Cents. are
marked 1041.

The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 6t 7 ; Mexi-
can, 221 221 0 Peruvian, 80 81 ,• Ditto 3 per
Cents., 55 56 ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 43 45 ;
Russian 5 per Cents., 109 111 ; ditto 4i per Cents.,
96 98; Spanish 3 per Cents., 401 ; ditto] Deferred,
24a 241 ; ditto Certificates, 6 61 ; ditto Passive,
5 6.
Messrs. D. Bell, Son, and Co. report that the
market for American Stccks during the past week
has been inactive. The demand for Illinois Cen-
tral bonds and shares still continues, and business
to some extent has been done at improved quota-
tions.

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Redeemable. Per Cent.
United States 6 per Cents. 1867-1868...105 105;
United States 6 per Cent. Bonds 1868...105 105!

STATE SECURITIES.
Maryland 5 per Cent. (Sterling Bonds)... • ... 89 91
Massachusetts 5 per Cent. (Sterl. Bonds). ...IC3i 1011
Mississippi 6 per Cent. Pl. Bk.
Bonds lB4l-1871— 43 45
Mississippi 5 per Cent. Union Bk Bonds ... 16 18
Pennsylvania 5 per Cent. Stock
Pennsylvania 5 per Cent. Bonds '877... 79 81
Tennessee 6 per Cent. Bonds
Virginia 6 per Cent. Bonds 1886... 83 84
Virginia 5 per Cent. (Sterling Bonds) 1888... 84 86
LOANS OF CITIES.

Montreal 6 per Cent. Bonds 1856-1865... 82 El
New Orleans 6 per Cent. Stock 1883... 75 77

RAILROAD BONDS.

Illinois Central 7 per Cent. Ist Mortgage,
not Convertible 1875... 90 91
Illinois Central 6 per Cent
Illinois Central 7 per Cent. Freeland
Bonds 1860...106 108xd
Illinois. Central (Shares), $25 paid ... 31 32 p
Michigan Central Bp. Cent., Convert 1860...
Do. do. do. ....... 1869... 91 93rd
New York Central 7p. Cent., Convert 1864... 93 j 95
New York Central 6 per Cent., not
Convertible 1883.- 80 82
New York and Erie 7 per Cent. 3d Mort-
gage 1883... 85 87xd
N. York and E •
N.
York
and Erie 7p. Cent. Convertible 1862... 80 82
Erie 7 per Cent. Sinking
Fund 1875... 83 85
Panama 7 per Cent., Ist Mortgage
1865... 93
Pennsylvania Central 6
p. Cent., ht M0rt.1880... 89 90
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.,a z Lincoln
North-
Western 55., Manchester, Sheffield,2
55., Midland 10s., North British 11/'
, North-
Eastern (Berwick) 155., Shropshire Union 11,
South-Eastern ss. to 10s. Great Northern. and
were
heavy, and receded about 11. The French and
Canadian lines have also been fully supported, and
Paris and Lyons improved it., 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 4i. Tincroft 4i . North
Frances 19, and Great Wheal Vor 6g. United
Mexican improved to
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 it.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(Irorn the Offictal List,)
rank Stook Bustnemo done
3 per Cent. godue •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
3 per Cent. 94i 4
220 1.8.
''''''''''''''' A:nnittee
931 if New 3 per Cent. .A.nnn”itiev
Lodg Annuities, exPiren4tiesJan. 1860 942,i1 g
India Stock ......
Lndie Bonds. **************************** 222
CoDnsitotlos ,tournAdecreotrto..o ********************** ** ** **** ** ********************** p 2 d,
Szohequer Bills, ********** • ***
£lOOO ...........
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PRICES OF FOREIGN . PAo.oLete
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent..,
Ditto New, 1852, 4i per C.e.n ..
.........
Danish Bonds, 3 pei Cent., 1825
.......... 941
Ditto 5 per Cent. .................. ............
Mexican 3 per rent.— ........................... 1041 Ditto Account ..........................................
Peruvian Bonds 4i per Cent ....
......
Ditto Account
Ditto 33 per Cent.
Ditto Account
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent.
Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cen'.
2
Turkish Bonds, 6 per cent
toitto Account
Ditto Guaranteed, 4 per Cent. .. .
Dhidende on the above /ayable In Lona( n.
French Rentes,
4i per Cent.
Ditto 3 per Cont.
Of. 50c. ex 25f. 25e,
Console, money
......
TWO O'CLUCEi.
Ditto Account . ., 93i 94

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