The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-26
BANK OF ENGLAND.

Jan. 6........ 20, g5S, $50 1851 100 i3,ool,304
The foil return for the week ending the 9Th inst,
when compared with that for the preceding week.
exhibits the following chsnges:-In the liabilities,
decrease Of public deposits Of f304 ,075; decrease
Of other deposits Of EST 023 an increase OF rest Of
f38, 8l4; and an increase Of seveaday and other
bills Of f69,302 In the assets the return shows Q
decrease Of other securities of f325 4O6 de rease
Of reserve Of notes of E472s3O an increase Of gold
and silver coin Of E25 ,lo7; increase in the gov
eminent securities Of EAT. The bullion in the
issue and banking department together amounted to
fl3 1857 1884, Which, as compared with fl3.834 .657,
the amount Of the previous weeks return, shows
decrease Of fl67,273. The notes in circulation
amounted to ELS, 6sl ,700 which, ~ compared with
clio 40l 160 the amo unit Of the previous weeks re-
turn, shows An increase Of f2s0,550.
The London Times Of the 18th inst Says
Owing to the continued absence of any official
nouncement regarding the negotations for peace at
VIENNA and the non confirmation OF ports lately cir
cuated OF successful operations against Sebastopo the
English funds to-day have shown diminished animaton
although the market, on the whole, was characterized
By considerable steadiness until after the close of official
at w. opened AZ OK to b. and advanced till they
touched 92t The last regular quotations were for
money, and 92k to y for the sth Of February At a
later hour In consequence Of unfavorabe prices from
Paris transactions took place for the account at 9l to
e. The amount Of business during the day was limit
state that they have nothing late or important
Up to the 10th IL st.. the day Of the steamers
deps ture nothing transpired TO confirm the iuteli
gence previously received relative to negotiations
for peace win be seen by the following extra i,
nom the London Chronicle OF that date:-
large amount Of business has been transacted today
IN the Home Funds but the tone Of the market has been
heavy. TIE nonreceipt OF confirmation Of the many
circulated the early part Of the week,
hined with some OF sale OF money stock, and
the revived that the negotiations for peace
win not proceed without unfavorsbc feature
the causes which have combined to make the market
sonewhat change Its late buoyant tone. Consol for
then Tell to 81 and recovered TO the former price, bu
subsequently vent down TO 81 aud were last done
during the official hours OF business at u "a
Money st the Bank Of Eogland and al the dis
count houses bas been Ia good request, bat the
market continues in On cay POSITION aad No pres
sure has been at sl felt. The rate on government.
securities sil ranges from 81 to per cent. The
repay ment of the advances msde by the Bank Of
England during the shutting Of the transfer books,
and amounting to nearly two millions sterling,
having commenced, has aided to the demand for
money.
The market for our staple product had undergone
no material change Qootatiors for cotton had Cd.
vanced an eighth Of penny per pound, with an
active demand, attributed to the complexion Of
accounts from this side. Breadstufs had fallen OF.
Flour was one to two shilings lower. This decline
wAs caused by tho rumors Of peace. Provisions
were not in active demand, and quotations were
barely supported. Some failures In England we're
reported. Among them we notice the American
house Of MelIor, Hetheriugton & CO., who have .
partner In this city.
The transactions at the Assistan. Treasurers
| efacs to-day were as follows:-
Received ................. $50 254 "a