The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-04-26 00:00:00

To THE REV. P. PHELAN

April 22d, 1842.
Rev. Sir,—We have received your note of the 21st, for
which we feel much obliged, and hasten to assure you of the
sincerity of our motives in calling on you, but we must re-
mind you of our object in calling on you. We called on
vou, in the first instance, to satisfy a Romanist who, when
he could not reply to our arguments, brought us to you, that
you might answer them. You talked to us for more than
three hours, and feeling you had not answered us, you invited
us to call on you again. Yon named the day and the hour,
and when we went, refused to see us. What, allow us to
ask you, is the Romanist who went with us on Thursday to
say to this ? That you, a Romish priest, dare not meet us
because we were armed with the Word of God. What is
he to say to your note ? You cannot see us, you say, " unless
you are sure good may follow." Do you not admit here that
you, an educated man,
well taught in Romish theology, can-
not appeal to our common sense and convince our reason
that Popery is true? Why, Reverend Sir, you seem here to
feel the truth that Popery is false. But you say you are
" reluctantly compelled to refuse to see us privately." Will
you meet one of us publicly in the Music-hall? As Dr.
Butler refused to meet Mr. Baylee, perhaps you would have
the kindness to meet one of us. You say your " time is
exceedingly precious ;" but this will be only doing your duty,
for you profess to be a follower of the men who were sent to
preach the Gospel to every creature.
We assure you, sir, we are sincere. We wish you well.
We pray that your soul may enjoy the liberty of Christ's
everlasting Gospel. We pray for you and every Romanist
in this town ; and we are 114 without hope that the great
God of heaven may turn the conversation we had with you
to the salvation of your soul, and the opening of your eyes
to see that Po per is the apostacy predicted in 1 Timothy,
iv., 1,2, 3.—Youry, s respectfully,

J. BARROW,
J. MEREDITH,

PUBLIC MEETING IN REFERENCE TO THE
PROPOSED TIMBER DUTIES.

A public meeting of the merchants, shipowners, brokers,
builders, and others connected with the timber trade, was
held at the Cotton Sales-room, on Friday, for the pur-
pose of considering the propriety of memorialising her Ma-
jesty's government to allow the proposed change in the
timber duties to come into immediate operation. It was
very respectably attended. Upon the motion of Mr. CHAP-
MAN, the chair was taken by Thomas Sands, Esq.
The CHAIRMAN, in opening the proceedings, said he was
very imperfectly acquainted with the subject fori which the
meeting had been convened, but he believed the object
was simply to take into consideration the propriety of me-
morialising her Majesty's government either to carry into
effect immediately the proposed duty on timber, or to defer
it for the present, as Sir Robert Peel had proposed. Many
persons were of opinion that it ought to be carried into im-
mediate effect ; but it would be for the meeting to say
whether that was the best policy or not to adopt, and to pro-
ceed with the proposing and seconding of such resolutions as
might have been prepared.
Mr. ROBINSON, as chairman of the British North Ame-
rican Association, begged to enter his protest against the
meeting, conceiving that it did not embrace the merchants,
shipowners, or timber-dealers of the town.

The CHAIRMAN thought it would perhaps be better for
Mr. Robinson to wait until he knew the particular object for
which the meeting had been convened. He believed it was
for the meeting to decide on the best possible course to be
pursued. He was not, however, acquainted with the subject,
and, if he were, it would not be for him to express an opinion.
If Mr. Robinson made his remarks after the first resolution
had been proposed and laid before the meeting, it would be
the most regular course.

Mr. CHAPMAN thought it would be well to inform the
gentlemen who assumed to themselves the title of the British
North American Association, and had come to protest against
a public meeting of the merchants, shipowners, and trade in
general of Liverpool, that the parties composing the meeting
did not take a single view of the question, but that they
wished to look at it as a whole. He thought it would be well
to ascertain at once whether the merchants and shipowners
of the town had a right to hold a public meeting without
fear, or trembling, or regard to the consequences that might
arise from it, in contradistinction to the opinions of the North
American Association.

The CHAIRMAN presumed that all the gentlemen who at-
tended the meeting had come down there in their own indi-
vidual capacity, and were to deliver their own sentiments,
and not the sentiments of other parties.
Mr. BRERETON said that if the meeting was intended to
represent the timber trade, of which he was a member, he had
been deputed, on behalf of that trade, to state, that it did
not so represent it, and his object in coming there was to
protest against it accordingly.
The CHAIRMAN thought Mr. Brereton had better wait to
ascertain the course which the meeting intended to pursue.
Mr. BRERETON said he had been in London as one of a
deputation to Sir It. Peel, with a view of obtaining the time
of two years to dispose of the present very large duty-paid
stocks of timber here, and that Sir R. Peel having partly met
their request by giving them six months, he should be sorry
to see Liverpool stultify itself by now coming forward to ask
for another change in the measure. He therefore repeated
his protest, and in company with Mr. Robinson, withdrew
from the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN thought it would be better for the gentle-
men to remain. •

•
Mr. THOMAS FROSTE proposed the first resolution,
which, he said, he would leave to stand on it own merits. It
was as follows :—" That the prices current for North Ame-
rican timber in the port of Liverpool throughout the year,
ending Ist Feb., 1842, have not only been unremunerative
but ruinous to both the importer and the shipowner."
Mr. BOWMAN seconded the resolution.

The CDAIRMAN said, it was so perfectly well known to all
conversant with the trade and interests of Liverpool—that
that the timber trade had been a very bad one, that they
would all agree to the resolution, and that it was unnecessary
to put it to the meeting.
It was passed unanimously.
Mr. E. SAUNDERS proposed the second resolution. He
said there was a prevalent impression that if the proposed al-
teration in the duties were postponed it would prevent an im-
portation of timber. He thought such an impression en-
tirely erroneous. It might, perhaps, prevent it, but he did
not think it could bring the prices lower or prevent parties
from realising the advanced prices of the measure when
brought into operation. Therefore, he proposed " that the
prices now current for North American timber are below the
rates at which it can be remuneratively imported for sale
even under the proposed new scale of duties."
Mr. WILLIAM LINDSAY seconded the resolution, and it
was carried.

Mr. HENRY C. CHAPMAN said a resolution had been placed
in his hands, which he would read to the meeting first of all,
and then add a few comments of his own. It was as follows:
—" That the consequence of any protracted delay will tend
to injure all parties without benefiting or relieving any one
interest, inasmuch as postponement will at once check con-
sumption and cause a comparative cessation of all great con-
templated operations, and thus, in effect, paralyse the trade
at home and abroad for 1842." He had no hesitation in
proposing this motion ; and he trusted that a number of the
gentlemen connected with the trade, builders and others who
were present, would fairly and openly state what their senti-
ments were upon the subject. It was only a week before,
or something thereabouts, that a petition had been got up
signed by 399 of the inhabitants of Liverpool, (and a much
larger number of signatures could have been obtained, had
time been afforded,) praying the House of Commons to pass
the tariff with as little delay as possible. They had all, he be-
lieved, experienced the drawbacks trade had sustained in
consequence of the state of suspense in which all interests
were more or less involved. They were not assembled on
the present occasion to discuss the justice or the injustice,
the policy or the impolicy, of the measure, those considera-
tions being in higher hands than theirs ; but some great alte-
ration was about to take place, and they would have to sub-
mit themselves quietly to it, and devote themselves to busi-
ness for the future, regretting, if that were possible, the past,
which was beyond redemption, and allowing trade to take its
natural course. If delay were sought upon the one hand, it
should be recollected that the same game might be played
upon the other, and that, in the end, both parties might be
checkmated. He believed there were many persons present
fully competent to state the disadvantages which would ne-
cessarily be caused by delay, which would have a most inju-
rious effect on trade in general. If building, for instance,
were suspended, what would become of brickmakers ? It
would cause the making of bricks in July to be postponed to
October, and thereby occasion a loss of £9,000 in this parti-
cular alone. If it injured the manufacturer, it would injure
others also; and therefore delay, instead of giving advan-
tages, would act in an inverse ratio. It would do positive
evil, and be the means of doing serious damage to the ship-
owner as well as to the colonist, by tying them up hand and
foot for a twelvemonth, instead of allowing them to compete
with the difficulties of the times. Under those several cir-
cumstances he had great pleasure in moving the resolution.
Mr. THOMAS HAIGH seconded it.

The CHAIRMAN said, he was quite sure the meeting would
not take any steps prejudicial to those interested in the tim-
ber trade, such as Mr. Brereton, who had just gone out,
seemed to think. He (the chairman) took it from what Mr.
Brereton had said, that that gentleman was of a contrary
opinion to that contained in the resolution now proposed and
seconded ; but if any person present wished to make any
remarks upon it, he would hear him with pleasure.
Mr. HAIGH begged to mention one fact, namely, that Mr.
Brereton, as a timber merchant, must not be understood to
represent all the timber dealers in Liverpool. (Hear.) He
could vouch for what he said, that Mr. Brereton did not
represent them. He (Mr. B.) might represent the North
American Association, but the timber dealers with whom he
(Mr. H.) was in the habit of associating had expressed such
a wish as that now expressed by the meeting. At least one
of them wished the matter to be settled in order that no
further hindrance might be given to public business ; and
though, he said, he would have to sit down under a loss, yet
he would labour to recover that loss by the trade which would
follow, and which he considered a procrastination of the
question would be very much in danger of injuring. (Hear.)
The CHAIRMAN thought it very important to hear the
opinions of practical men like Mr. Haigh, and expressed a
hope that other practical men present would also favour the
meeting with their opinions.
Mr. HAIGH said, he had offered those remarks in conse-
quence of the protest which had been made by Mr. Breretou,
upon the ground that the meeting did not embrace the tim-
ber dealers of the town. He saw a timber dealer present.
and a very respectable, one too, who, perhaps, would favour
the meeting with his opinion.
Mr. CHAPMAN asked whether Mr. Haigh alluded to Mr.
Charles Challoner ?

Mr. HAIGH replied in the affirmative.
Mr. CHALLONER said, he could assure the meeting that
there were very few timber dealers of Mr. Brereton's opinion.
The opinion entertained by the meeting was that of the trade
generally. (Hear, hear.) _ _

The CHAIRMAN asked whether he understood Mr. Chal-
loner to say there were very few of Mr. Brereton's opinion?
Mr. CHALLONER replied in the affirmative.

The resolution was then put and carried unanimously.
Mr. ROBSON said he proposed the next resolution with
very great pleasure,—namely, " That whatsoever the final
result may be with regard to the proposed alteration in the
timber duties, it is highly expedient (both as regards the fu-
ture welfare of the merchant and colonist abroad, and also of
the merchant, shipowner, manufacturer, and builder at home)
that the same should come into immediate operation, and
not be delayed till the 10th of October." He would take the
liberty of making one observation on a subject regarding the
shipowner. If the proposed delay took place, the ships must
necessarily lie up for at least two months, and they would
thus be deprived of sending their ships to North America
during the height of the season. This would operate most
mischievously as regarded the shipowners' capital, and would
oblige the• sailor to be left on shore and thrown •on the parish
for relief, because they would be prevented, according to the
renewed act, of bringing even a deck load. These were se-
rious consequences for the shipowner ; and he was quite satis-
fied from his own experience, and that of others, that the
shipping interest had been so much depressed that it would
require the serious consideration of the gentlemen of Liver-
pool particularly to revive their drooping spirits and pockets.
Mr. CAMPBELL seconded the resolution, and it was carried.
Mr. CHAPMAN said a public opportunity had now been
given for the purpose of ascertaining whether there was any
serious opposition to the measure, • because they could not
recognise a little association like the British North American,
as representing the trade at large of Liverpool. He, there-
fore, looked upon the meeting in this light, not as carrying
any very great weight or exciting any very great interest, be-
yond that of giving the men who had gone to London and as-
sumed a degree of authority not given to them by the mer-
chants at large, and representing to Sir Robert Peel, as it
were, the wishes of the men of Liverpool, an opportunity of
shewing any serious opposition which they might have been
able to collect. He moved that the chairman do forward the
several resolutions to Sir Robert Peel or the Vice-President
of the Board of Trade, stating at the same time that the meet-
ing had been called together more with a view of hearing
what opposition there was to the measure than for any other
purpose—in short, that it was done to test public opinion.
The CHAIRMAN thought it would be better for Mr. Chap-
man, or for some others more intimately acquainted and
more identified with the trade than he was, to forward the
resolutions.
Mr. CHAPMAN said it was desirable that Mr. Sands
should, as the chairman of the meeting, send them to the
proper quarter.
The CHAIRMAN then assented.
Mr. HAIGH said that one circumstance had been lost sight
of by the several speakers—namely, that in protracting the

removal of, the duties until the 10th of October next, they were

virtually protracting that removal for a year because' as
timber had reference to building, it was a well-known fact
that no one began to build so late as October; and, there-
fore, if Sir Robert Peel deferred it until October, he would
be virtually deferring it until the spring of the next year.
(Hear.) Mr. Haigh concluded by saying that this fact ought
to be stated, perhaps, in the last resolution.
Mr. CRAPM AN proposed the thanks of the meeting to Mr.
Sands for his kindness in taking the cbair, which was car-
ried unanimously, and the proceedings terminated.

A CHILD KILLED BY A COLE.—On Sunday week a child,
named Collins, living at Harold's-cross, Dublin, was sent by
her mother t o
o n slivery-stableinagt ehryienarrgdwtil nht
with
heyeaacrhd neighbourhood,balocwoc.flAe
flew
wwoman,
kepttahne,
by a Mr. Smith.
child, and struck her three or four. times in the face and other
parts of the bead, cut!
also named Collins, resident in the yard, hearing the screams
of the little sufferer, ran to her assistance, and rescued her.
On the Tuesday following it was considered necessary to have
medical aid, and the child was shown to Dr. Monks, who at
once pronounced the case fatal. The infant died the next day.

LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND COMMERCIAL
INSTITUTION, ST. ANNE-STREET.

On Friday evening, the 22d instant, this society held its
seventh anniversary in the lecture room of the institution.
The Rev. George Stokes was unanimously called to the
chair. Having in a most appropriate speech pointed out the
object of the meeting, he called upon the Secretary to read
the report which, after glancing at the origin and objects of
the institution, proceeded as follows

" There is matter for congratulation in the consideration
of the fact that the annual expenditure requisite to support
the institution is not at present greater than its income; and
that year by year it has been found possible to lessen the
amount of its liabilities. The number of members at present
vary from 270 to 300, and the committee would urge on their
most serious consideration the liquidation of the liabilities of
the institution, by united and strenuous endeavours to pro-
cure an addition to the number of subscribers, and also by
voluntary subscriptions. . .

The original design of having public lectures twice a week,
during eight months of the year, has never been accom-
plished, but with better accommodation and ample funds
might certainly be realized. The following is a list of
lectures delivered during the last year : _

1 Lecture—On the Dress, Furniture, and Implements of
Uncivilised Nations. By Henry Dircks.
3 „ Physiology, or the Laws of Organic Life. By
. J. Nottingham, R. C. S. _ _ _

1 „ The Sacred Book of Oriental Nations. By
J. Nottingham, R. C. S.
2 „ Music, and the Ancient Minstrelsy of Ire-
land. By T. White.
2 „ Chemistry. By E. Halse, R. C. S.
4 „ The Drama. By C. Stuart.
3 „ Oratory. By Messrs. Brady.
3 „ The Philosophy of History.
2 „ Astronomy.
1 „ Poisons. By D. H. M`Nicoll.
3 „ Music, and the Ancient Minstrelsy of Wales.
By T. Venables.
4 „ Physical, Mental, and Moral Education. By
T. W. Renwick.
1 „ Mental Culture. By W. Farmer.
2 „ Elocution and English Literature. By J.
D. Russell.
32 lectures.

Though the Library is not greatly increased, some valua-
ble contributions of books have been presented by Mr.
Henry Dircks, by M. D. Lowndes, Esq., and Thomas
Eden, Esq. A. new catalogue has been published, from
which it will appear that the library contains about 3000
volumes of works, selected with all possible care and judg-
ment.

In the Newsroom there is always a good supply of the
leading metropolitan and provincial newspapers ; with re-
views, standard magazines, the most approved minor publi-
cations, together with French and American papers. The
room is open from eight o'clock in the morning, until half-
past ten in the evening. Herein is afforded an advantage to
the immediate neighbourhood of the institution, which
requires only to be better known, to be turned to better
account.

It is much to be regretted, that the various specimens con-
tributed.to the museum, are displayed to so little advantage;
the want of spacious accommodation preventing the exhibi-
tion of the numerous and valuable articles of which the mu-
seum consists. To the proprietor of the Zoological Gardens,
and to James Parker, Esq., the society is much indebted for
many interesting specimens, as well as to Mr. H. Dircks,
Mr. O'Donnoghue, and other gentlemen. This institution
is, indeed, intended to be an educational institution ; yet, the
character and standing of its members, naturally place it
above mere elementary instruction. Classes, for the study
of languages, especially the French, German, Spanish, Ita-
lian, and Latin will always be popular ; as also classes for
acquiring a knowledge of elocution, other classes might be
added, as for drawing, mathematics, &c. Those at present
in operation are the French discussion, fencing, and vocal
music classes,—others are about being formed.

" From the statements of finances it appears that the re-
ceipts during the past year have exceeded the disbursements,
leaving a balance of £1 ss. 2d. in the hands of the treasurer,
and that the liabilities amount to about £240."

It was mentioned in the course of the report, that, when
a suitable opportunity shall arrive, the attempt will be made
to give permanency to the institution, by obtaining a suitable
building. There is wealth sufficient around us, no doubt,
to accomplish this object, if the members themselves come
forward efficiently to the work.

Mr. SALT, in a very suitable address, showed that the pro-
gress of this institution has been such as to cheer the hopes
of its most anxious friends for its prosperity and more exten-
sive usefulness. The attractive accommodations afforded
here for the acquisition of sound and useful knowledge ren-
der this institution worthy the liberal patronage of the wealthy
merchants of this town, if they are really interested in the
moral and intellectual welfare of the young men employed in
their offices. It is true the pecuniary difficulties of this in-
stitution have been great. The excellent founders alluded
to were influenced by the purest motives to advance the in-
terests of this society ; yet if, indeed, any slight censure can
possibly be attached to them, there is one point in which
they have set us a noble example, and which we shall do well
to imitate, and that is their zeal. In the report allusion is
made to royal and mechanic institutions, and in referring to
those erecting in this town, no invidious comparison is in-
tended ; but taking this society for what it really purports to
be, it is inferior to neither, as respects its management, its
success, or its utility. This society receives no annual grant
from the corporation of Liverpool, as does the Royal Insti-
tution ; this society has received no grant of land from the
same quarter, as has the Mechanics' Institute. In conferring
this boon on these useful institutions, the Liverpool corpo-
ration have dune well, and if they would think of us in* si-
milar manner they would do better. After urging the mem-
bers present the desirableness of inducing their respective
friends and acquaintances to join them in membership to this
institution, and thus extend to others the advantages which
they themselves know so well how to appreciate. Mr. S.
moved,—that the report and treasurer's accounts, as now
read, be adopted and printed for circulation.
Mr. FLETCHER briefly seconded the motion, and it was
carried unanimously.

Mr. GIBSON moved, and Mr. HARDY seconded, and it
was carried unanimously,—that the thanks of this meeting
be given to the retiring President, Sir Joshua Walrusley.
Mr. PEAKE moved, and Mr. ELLIOTT seconded, and it
was also carried unanimously,—tbat Mr. Lawrence Hey-
worth be elected President for the ensuing year.
Mr. FLETCHER moved, seconded by Mr. SAmrsos,—
that the following gentlemen be elected Vice-presidents :
James Aspinall, Esq. G. J. Duncan, Esq.
Thomas Sands, Esq. James Parker, Esq.
James Molyneux, Esq. John Eden, Esq.
Hugh Hornby, Esq. James Spence, Esq.
W. J. Tomlinson, Esq. I Duncan M`Vicar, Esq.
Henry Sandbach, Esq. George Lock, Esq.

C. W. Williams. Esq. I
Mr. HARDY moved, and it was carried unanimously,—
that the thanks of this meeting be given to the retiring
officers of the committee.
Mr. ATKIN moved, seconded by Mr. GIBsoN, and carried
unanimously,—that the retiring members of the committee
be re-elected.
Mr. SALT having passed a well-merited eulogium on the
Treasurer, William Danson, Esq., for his unwearied zeal and
liberal support afforded to this institution, moved,—that the
best thanks of the members of this institution are due to
William Danson, Esq., for his valuable services to this so-
ciety, and that he be re-elected Treasurer to this institution.
The motion was seconded by Mr. SAVAGE, and carried
unanimously.
Mr. FOSBROOK moved,—that the thanks of this meeting be
given to Mr. Wm. Farmer, for the efficient discharge of his
important duties as Secretary.
Mr. HENRY DIRKS rose and seconded this motion, and
in an eloquent speech pointed out the nature and objects of
the institution, the origin of the difficulties with which it had
had and still has to contend, and how those difficulties might
be surmounted, urging the members to increased activity and
zeal. At the conclusion he was warmly greeted by the meet-
ing, and the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. FARMER acknowledged the compliment in a brief

speech.
Thanks to the Chairman were then moved by Mr. Fos-
BROOK, and seconded by Mr. SALT, and carried by acclama-
tion, when the meeting broke up at about ten o'clock.

ANIMAL MAGNETISM AND THE DEAF & DUMB

(From a Medical Correspondent.)

Mr. Braid, who has asserted that he can give hearing to
the congenital deaf mute, Ithat is, to the person born deaf
and dumb,) is about to subject his experiments V) the test
of the medical profession, at the Medical Institution, Mount-
pleasant, on next Thursday afternoon. We understand that
the Medical Committee have issued about one hundred and
fifty invitations to the profession. The only persons to be
present who are not " medical" are the members of the
committee of the Deaf and Dumb School, and the parents
of the persons to be tested. The result, we hear, will be
made public. If we might express an opinion,—and we
ground it on the writings of most eminent pathologists,—
this assertion of Mr. Braid, that he can " give hearing and
speech to a very great majority of those born deaf and
dumb," is hasty, leaping suddenly at a conclusion, without
having allowed sufficient time, or accuracy of tests, for the
confirming of his assertion. Many of the deaf and dumb
hear a little, and the reason they do not hear more is because
the organ is malformed. They themselves in many instances
are not aware that they hear in the least degree, but having
their attention called to the subject, the sense, or as much of
it as is enabled to act, is rendered alive, not by Mesmerism,
Braidism, or any other ism, but by putting hearing and the
quantity of it to a test which attracts the individual's atten-
tion. Thus is the mistake that the deaf mute has, by this
or any new or old mode of oper:-..ting, got hearing. His at-
tention to how much h. z..•.;.ti hear being awakened, he could
say hc,,heard a noise :,: some kind, and there the thing began
and efffed. Turnbull and others were deceived in this way,
and imagined that their patients were to be restored to the
full enjoyment of the sense ; but the matter remains, as it
ever will do, animpossibility, clearly demonstrated in all
cases of post mortem examinations of the organ of hearing
in the deaf and dumb person—we mean the congenital deaf
mute. Mr. Braid has surely deceived himself greatly with
regard to his favourite boy JAMES Shelmerdine, whom he
nightly exhibits as having been born UTTERLY DEAF, "hear-
ing not a sound." We ourselves have heard Mr. Braid say
so, and yet we have read letters from the late and the pre-
sent masters of the Manchester Deaf and Dumb School, who
affirm that James Shelmerdine could hear the schoolroom
clock strike and bell ring at a distance of fifteen yards, three
years ago ! He was also taught to articulate, and speak the
Lord's prayer. How much more does he now do in the
public exhibitions ?—But we are " forestalling " the ques-
tion. We would strongly recommend parents who have a
doubt that a power may or may not exist which will give
hearing to their children, to apply to the committee who are
making arrangements for the experiments, and have the doubt
removed, by testing, at this medical investigation, what is
the amount of hearing, and the probable chance of its being
increased. We have stated before that the inquiry will be
conducted in such a manner as to elucidate truth.

ANOTHER OF POPJOY'S.—Popjoy thinks Mr. Eastee must
do an immense business, for he "turns his stock over" many
times during the day.
THE FUNDS, SATURDAY EVENING.—There was a rumour
to-day in the city that further disastrous news had arrived
from India, to the effect that the Affghans had taken the
guns left by the English. in Cabul, and dragged them over
the mountains to Jellalabad. On inquiry, however, it does
not appear to what sources these rumours can be traced, nor
is any channel pointed out by which the news could have
arrived, or indeed any news later than that already received
by the overland mail. The English stocks steadily increase
in value, the abundance 'of money and the small amount of-
fering for sale inducing the jobbers to increase their price.
Consols for money closed to-day at 91t to s ; ditto, account,
91i to 92; Exchequer bills, 375. to 395. premium; Bank
Stock, 165} to 1661; India Stack, 245 to 246; 3 per Cents
Reduced, 91; 31 per Cents Reduced, 100 ; Long Annuities
(expiring January 5, 1860), 12 9-16; and India Bonds, 18s.
to 20s. premium. Mexican stock again fluctuated to-day,
but not in the violent degree it did yesterday. The extreme
quotations were 36 and 34k, while the final price was 344 to
The speculators who have done a large business for the
rise are of course uneasy if they see any of their favourto
stock coming to market, and as this was the case to -dsa
or three considerable parcels having changed hands itvt
Tthhee
lower prices, it very well accounts for the alteration.
p
other foreign securities are nearly stationary.l
.SpearutintuAesce-
tives closed at 241 to 1 ; ditto, New, 241 to
5 per Cents, 37f to ; ditto, 3 per en;,a22.atno, 1; Danish,
67 to 68 •
801 to 811; Colombian, 20 to 27; J 5 to ;
and
Belgian, 1031 to 141 ; Dutch 21 per Cents, on
the 5 per Cents, 100 i to 2.