Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-20
ENGLAND.
Bank of England-Rate Of Discount

Bank of Englond-Rate Of Discount.
From the Times of Friday, Jan. S.
The Bank OF England have announced day an IN
in their rate of discount from 2s to per cent
This measure unexpected and created consldera-
BILE excitement in the various markets Inc rate has
been q per cent for about thirteen months namely,
from 22d of November, 849 previously to which it had
stood at per cent for about year. Judging from the
last returns, as compared with those for November
l8f9, when the OF 2. per cent was considered
peden there were but slight signs TO lead the public
anticipate any change, but these returns extend up
to the 18th December, and it is understood that since
that date considerable decrease has taken place in
bullion.
The serious effect produced the Stock Exchange
to day the moment the announcement was made, shows
that both in the stock and share market but par
cuarly in the latter an unsound state of speculation
prevalent, and it must, therefore, not be regarded
as evidence OF any similar consequences likely to be
telt in general trade.
GERMANY.
There is nothing definite from the Dresden Confer
1t is said that the most satisfactory understand
ing to prev all all points between the delegates
appointed to attend the Conference; but it was under
stood the result of their deliberations would be withheld
from The public until TIE close of the proceedings.
The advces from Hamburg state that skirmishing
along the line OF ouposts in Scheswg continued, but
no important action had taken place.
Prussia and Austria have determined upon an ener-
getc course of action with respect to Schleswg Hol.
stein, and the Federal troops have already commenced
their march towards that quarter.
TURKEY.
The Conner Polshi announces that the affair OF the
Hungarian Refugees has been finally arranged Amer
lea has offered them an asylum which they have ac-
cepted and has undertaken to provide for their wants.
the Ottoman Government pays their expenses TO Law
erpool, and the English Government their expenses
thence to America. This arrangement was proposed
by the Ottoman Government and acceded to by Eng
land and America.
AMERICAN STOCKS IN LONDON
LONDON, Jan. 3.
dc,
Six per Cent Bonds, 1862. 49,. lO2sa -
Six per Cent Bonds, 1868. ..... 1885, 1913
Six per Cent Stock, 1867. -. lO3tal04
Boston City Five per Cent Bonds, l958-62. 92aas3i
Pennsylvania Five per Cent Stock. ......... 81 IS
Mass Five per Cent; Sterling Bonds, 1868 los al07
W ~ " 7 THE MARKETS. "
LIVERPOOL, Jan 3, P. M.
At the close of the last week the Cotton market had
assumed somewhat buoyant tone, and holders were
looking for advancing prices This partly from
the opinion which entertained as to the extent OF
stocks on hand many seeming to believe that il would
turn $1,000 $4,000 bales less than given in
the weekly returns. The Stocks, taken the
3lst and to the disappointment of some, and the
tonsm,nt OF all, it was fund that The weekly returns
were more greatly in error; and that the Cotton
actually in hand exceeded the quantity stated by the
brokers' committee, the 27h at least $1,000 bales
Ga the fact that the actual stock ofcotton in the ports
OF Liverpool, London and Glasgow was 52l ll9 being
made known, there was complete pause in the market
Spnners ofcourse, operated with shvness and holders
manifested more desire 10 sell In this state of things
prices partially receded, and the sales were rlfng.
This evening the market closed amey, but with steadl.
ness--and prices of all kinds much the
quoted last week, the hesitation and doubt OF yester-
day has disappeared, and more confidence is apparent
among holders. The sales since the first about
1900 bales OF which there 300 Pernams and
Masanham 81 10 SD; 200 Bahia Sd to Std; 300
Egyptian Sd to cd, and 500 Surat sd to I'd.
The Corn Market remains precisely in the same
state it has been for weeks past. There is lit
tie no change 10 notice in prices the leading articles
are well supported. At the same time the present as
pect Of affairs lead to the conclusion that no change
OF an upward tendency be expected at least for
length OF time.
STEAMSHIP ATLANTlc-The N. Y Commercial Ad.
vertiser of Saturday afternoon says "The arrival
OF this vessel has caused much painful anxiety among
those who have friends board. We have every
confidence that the Noble ship is sate believing that her
supply OF coal has been short. and her officers have
made for the Western Islands, ST. Thomas, or some
other OF the West India islands, to obtain supply"
Amongst the list OF passengers on board the Atlantic,
notice the name OF Abbott Lawrence, jr., of Bos-
tan, son OF the American Minister to.England.
; CHAPLIN AND THOMPSON IN BOSTON
BosToN, Jan. Is, 1851
Chaplin, the negro abductor was received last eve
ming at the fremont Temple by audience of seven
hundred persons. one third ofwhich were blacks.
He related his story, and then a subscription was
under bail.
George Thompson was next introduced He was re-
ceved with considerable applause, mingled with Kisses
but the disturbance was not SO great as prevent the
proceedings.
He illuminated the Bostonians in most shameful
manneI Said that he bushed for that city, and that
acts had been committed it,which made it stink in the
nosrlls OF common humanity.
WHe abused the Union meeting held in Fanueil Hall,
President Fillmore the South. the Church, fact every
thing American, except the abolition party.
"A
There would undouby have been serious disturbance
had the fact OF the meeting been generally known.
MISSOURI SENATORIAL our latest dates from Jeffer-
con, the seat OF Government Of Missouri, choice
had been made of United States Senator. The
tweny-sixth ballot was taken first day. with the fol-
To- wing result For Henry S. Geyer, Wing, 70; Mr.
Benton S.; MI. Green, 81 Scvera of the Anti Ben
ton men voted Tor the Wing candidate, and OF
hem made speeches giving their reasons or doing
Ono SENAToR.-The Wing legislative caucus in Co.
lumbns Wednesday night, nominated Mr.. Ewing for
the short term, but after five ballots failed to nominate
him for the long term. Hiram Griswold had the high
est vote and probably received the nomination the fol-
owing day.
VIM. Thomas, the Architect OF the fallen buildings
in 2lst street, New York, arrested in that city
Saturday morning by the Coroner and held to bail in
$4,000 to answer the charge of mansaughter.
The U. S. Steamer Saranac leaves New York to-
day for St. Domingo, carrying out special govern
men Agent whose duty will be 10 look 10 The interests
of American citizens in that quarter.
The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American says it is probable that formal de-
mand will be made upon Lord Palmerson by our Gov
eminent for the withdrawal OF Mr. Chafeld, who is
generally, and not without reason, believed TO be the
cause OF all the recent difficulties in Nicaragua.
FROM HAYTI
New York, Jan. 10.
Late dates from Port au Prince have been received
here, but there is no news of Importance. The Coffee
crop had almost entirely failed.