The Sun.
London, England, 1857-07-06 00:00:00

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COMMERCI INTELLIGENCF.

CITY, Two o'CLocit.

Letters from Liverpool state that the Cottcn
market on Saturday closed rather firmer, at full
prices. The sales were 9,000 bales, 1,500 of which
were taken for export-. The business transacted
in the Railway Share Market was moderate, but
prices were firm.
The general state of trade in the manufacturing
districts is described in the letters received this
morning as being satisfactory, but there is cer-
tainly not so much activity as could be desired.
Before business assumes its usual dimensions a
decline in the charge for accommodation must take
place. In Manchester there is a good demand for
Calcutta, and also for Russia. The alteration in the
tariff of the latter country is likely to stimulate trade.
The woollen cloth trade of Leeds continues toler-
ably active; and the shipping houses are busily en-
gaged. The London wool sales commence on the
16th inst., and until then manufacturers will, no
doubt, exhibit increased caution. It is expected
that about 62,000 bales will be offered.
The 4th of the month is now passed and the
numerous engagements which then became due in
the commercial world, have been discharged in a
most satisfactory manner, proving that the trade of
the country, however depressed by the obstacles
always imposed by dear money, continues
in a sound condition, although perhaps not
so profitable in all respects as could be wished.
Judging from the late returns issued by the
Board of Trade, the commerce of the United
kingdom was never so gigantic in its dimen-
sions as at the present moment, but the over-
stocked markets in Australia, and the dulness of
business in the -United. States, India, and South
America rather tend to show that our transactions
are somewhat excessive. There is nevertheless a
comparative absence of failures, and this is a
healthy sign. Occasionally a suspension of ra-
ther a serious character is announced, but
the investigations of the accounts generally
show that the disaster has arisen from injudicious
trading or old losses and liabilities. Now that the
commercial bills arrived at maturity on Saturday
have been liquidated, there is an impression that
the demand for accommodation will relax, and as
the payment of the dividends on Wednesday next
will increase the supply of capital in the
general market, many persons anticipate an
early decline in the value of money. This
view is strengthened by the fact that first
class houses, home and foreign, are unable to
get their bills discounted at a fraction below the
Bank terms, and many instances are cited where
51 per cent. only has been charged.
Since the departure of the Colombia, or rather
Since the arrangements for remittances by that
vessel, were completed, there has been a very dull
Market for silver, and until further advices are re-
ceived from India it is not expected that much
business will be transacted. Judging from present
indications, it is very probable that the shipments
henceforth will be much smaller than for a long
time past.
Last week the imports of the precious metals re-
presented a total of about of 1,140,0001., and the
exports, as far as they can be ascertained, were
nearly 1,000,0001.
There was more activity in the general business
of the port of London last week. At the Custom
Rouse 248 vessels were reported from Foreign
ports, 3 from Ireland, and 149 colliers. The en-
tries outwards comprised 127, and the clearances
108 vessels, besides 7 which left in ballast.
The market for Public Securities is rather feeble,
but the variation is not important, and business
continues very dull. A desire generally prevails
to await further advices from India before extending
speculative engagements, as it is very probable that
they will be of an unfavourable nature. A sanguine
view is taken of monetary affairs, but in the face
of unfavourable political news any important rise
could be scarcely anticipated. Prices are about per
cent. lower than on Saturday, and if some of the
speculators having bill accounts open should close
them, increased depression will no doubt prevail.
Consols have been 92-. t for Wednesday, 92-i 93
for August. and 924 for money, as special transfer
can now be effected. The New 3 per Cents. are
928 and the Reduced 9254 Bank Stock is 214,
and India Stock 215. Exchequer Bills are firmer,
viz.) 3s. discount. to par.
Business in the Foreign Market is exceedingly
inactive. Turkish 6 per Cents. have been 96 to
96k, and the present price is 96; I, being firmer.
Mexican Bonds are 221, Dutch 4 per Cents. 98,
and Belgian 41 per Cents. 962.
The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 6 z ; Mexican,
22/ s ; Peruvian 41 per Cents., 80 82; ditto 3 per
Cents., 54 56 ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 441 45 ;
Russian 5 per Cents., 109 111 ; ditto 41 per Cents.,
latf9eBrr;ed, SPa2nsl-sha per Cents., 40 40i ; ditto New
ditto Certificates, 61 ; ditto
Passive, 52
The Railway Share Market has shown increased
heaviness, and the little business transacted exhi-
bited_ a decline upon former values. Caledonian,
Eastern Counties Great Northern, Lancashire and
Yorkshire, South-Western, and Midland are each
about ss. lower ; and Great Western, 10s. ; South-
Eastern and South Wales, however, are rather
firmer, the former have improved 55., and the latter
10s. An active business has been done in the
Canadian lines. Grand Trunk have improved
11., and Great Western are a shade firmer.
The French lines are dull. Northern of France
have declined 15s. East Indian have been
buoyant, and have improved 11. Great Luxem-
bourg are firm. Mining shares are very quiet at
about former values. For Joint Stock Bank Shares
there is a moderate inquiry, but prices show very
little variation. London and County, Ottoman
Bank, and Union of Australia, realise full values.
The Miscellaneous Shares, although dull, are at
firmer rates. Crystal Palace have advanced about
Ss., and Royal Mail Steam, 11. to 21.

BRITISH FUNDs THIS DAY AT ONE :'CLOCK
(From the Official List.)
Business done.
Bank Stock
214°

3 per tent. Aoduced A nuilitiati
3 per Ceut. Ilensols AnnAities 924 aßxd
New 3 per Cent. Annuities 92i A a
Loag Annuities, expire stl, 'Jan. 1860...
Ditto 30 Years, expire sth Jan., 1860 2 3.16 x d
Ditto 30 Years, expire sth April, 1885 lBB
India Stock 2l , x d
Consols :or A e.cot, TIT ,
~. .. .. 92a I
Ditto for Opening
ExcLe..i.o.,r Ante, zlol. 92i >i ii

3 d par
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK,
BrAzltlAll t, per Cent
Ditto 1852, 4i per Cent.
lixican 3 per Cent .
...
Turkibb Bonds, 6 per cent
Ditto Account
96i 6
Oi,,detris the above . avnbio to Lon.,cn.
Dutch Exchange, 2 per Cenl;., 12 Guilders x d
Do. 4 per Cent. Certificates
TWO O'CI.0(1K
92 9-16 11-1

Consols for Account

HER. MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—Amongst the illustrious,
noble, and distinguished individuals honouring the per
formances at her Majesty's Theatre with their presence,
on Saturday evening, we observed the following :—Their
Serene Hignesses the Prince and Princess Edward of
Saxe Weimar, the Duke of Leeds, the Duchess of Rich-
mond, the Duke of Wellington, tie Duke of Cleveland,
Lady Augusta Ponlett and party, the Marchioness of
Conyngham, the Countess of Wilton and Lady Katherine
Grey Egerton, the Earl of Lonedale, the Earl of West-
morland, Viscount Palmerston, the Countess of Chester-
field, the Earl of Sefton, Earl and Countess Beauchamp,
the Earl of Lucan, Viscountess Palmerston, his Excel-
lency the Prussian Minister and the Countess Bernstoff,
the Count de Brandenburgh, the Baron de Lanzen-Parow,
Viscountess Newport and Miss Anson, his Excellency
the Peruvian Minister (Don Francisco de Rivero) and
Madame de Rivero, Don Federico Pezet, Viscount Vil-
liers, Viscount Falmouth, Viscount Powerscourt, the
Baroness Charles de Rothschild. Lord C. Bruce, Lord
AV. Lennox, Lady 0 verstone and Miss Jones Loyd, Lady
Dashwood, Lord Cavendish, Lady Augusta Bruce, Lady
Evelyn Stanhope, Lady C. Somerset, Lady Osborne, ; j
Lady De Ros, Lady Georgiana Codrington, Lady P.
Somerset, Lady Louisa Bennet, Lady Meux, Lady I,
Louisa Douglas Pennant, Lady Thorold, Sir Ralph
Howard, Bart., Lady Howard and Miss R.rnell, Sir
Henry Meux, Bart., Hon. Mr. Gray, Hon. Charles lj
Hanbury, Hon. Mrs. Oust and Miss Macdonald, Hou.
Gore Langton, Hon. Mrs. Anson, Sir William Fraser, 11
Bart., Sir J. Thorold, Bart., Sir Geo. Wombwell, Bart.,
Major-Gen. Sir G. Bow lee, K.C.8., Mrs. Anson, Mr. '
Percy Doyle, Hon. W. Harbor), Admiral R. Burton,
the °Met Justice of the Common Pleas, Col. the '4
Ron. J. Macdonald, C. 8., Col, Tyrwhitt, Lieut.. Gen.
Sir A, Woodford, Bart., K.C.8., and Lady Woodford,
Lady A. Graham, Lady L. Cavendish and Mr. E. Ca 11
-
vendish, Mr. Petre, Mr. and Mrs. Kaye, Mrs. Beaueleik, 11
Miss Cockbu, n, Mr. Beadon, Mr. Furlong, Mr. and
Mrs. J. P. Hey wood, Col. Lambe, Col. and Mrs. Wm-
son, Col. W. L. Freestun, M.P., and Mrs. L. Freestun,
Major Conolly, Miss Somerset, Mr. Wigrarn and party, !
Mr. M. llzielli, Mr. T. Uzielli, Mrs. and Miss Shelley, 11
Mrs. Lucas, Captain Beaumont, Captain Marshall, Cap-
tain Stewart, Captain Palmer, Mr. R Dick, Mr. A. C.
Billings, Mr. H. B. Lennard, Mr. H. L. March, Mr.
and Mre. W. Palmer, Mr. B. Oliveira, Mr. and Mrs.
Selwyn, Miss Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert, Mr.
and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr, and Mn. Vivian, Mr. Miles 1
Formby, &c.