The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-20

of business again moderate attention continuing to
be directed to the more speculative descriptions Of in
vesments. Up to the present moment no instructions
appear have been received at Custom Houses to
allow vessels TO clear for Russian ports but immediate
instruction to that effect is looked for Numerous agents
have already been despatched St. Petersburg and else
where and q number Of unfounded rumors regarding
contracts for railways and other public works already
in circulation.
Markets.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Friday Evening, April A.
The money market has presented variation.
Its present aspect is thus reported by Mr.. William
Notw,nstar ding the announcement Of peace and pro-
gTessive return Of confidence the market has partially
retained the strngency which characterized it at the
end OF last week. Discounts have been lower, while
the demand has been increasing pressure
mainly attributable two nrs several banks
classes Of trade but called in outs andng loans next.
to the preparations to meet the commercial bi Is iaog
cue the 4th These causes, though severely felt al
present only be temporary. Money cannot be
nenty dear that peace has returned while specie
flowing in and the excb ges becoming favorable.
owing the activity of the export trade. An apprehen
lion Il undou ab,oao that snacu.,ive mania viii
set in before the end Of 1t is this impression
which induces SO much csusion on the part of bankers
keeping the marRet tight logger than is currently
pected. But tie other hand it ia highly probable
long dated bills from to per cent and that in hess
than two months 1t will be followed By general reduc
ton to per cent. Money will then gradually become
to derive advantage the charge In the Stock Ex
change In great demand during the early part
Of the week at average rate CT per cent. Il is
worth about per cent; and the rate may possibly
the consol settlement which is just at hand
progresses but ,he other hand, considerable g.
lief may he expected from the payment of the Apeil
dividends
The imports Of specie during the week hsve been larger
tia for many months past, amounting to about three
quarters of million steriing alarge proportion Of which
has found its way to the Bank OF England The demand
for bullion from France is rather xbaring owing to the
large supplies that have inst been sent there Coin
rnues forwarded to the East both from London and
Paris portion however IL flowing back though not to
any eppreciabie extent.
II the tecayea vaus of our expectations there is the
extraordinary increase OF 60 69 31 the total for tae
uniarorabls curiI the This increase is spread
without exception through every branch OF Industry,
but metals yarns of cotton, linen AND wool have ex
perierced the most conspicuous improvement ia cons
quepce the demand occasione3 BY the growth Of cont
among continental anu'acturers The revival ia
the Australian trade seems TO be indicated by an aug
rentaion in the shipments OF habsroashery, hardware
6 leather.
Epgh 8. cu,ities OF all descriptions nave improved
under he ipauen Ct peace. On Monday they opened
at 93 to "a and the highest price afterwards attained
So a. Tie immediate effect OF the aDnouncemecf.
therefore proved that the had been oiseountsd
TOR only the marAe almost stationary but lite
or nc business was done. showing that, with money
present rates, conso!s at ABOUT tneir naursi
value. The price has bsen 92A 80. Yes
,eroay censols for money first quoted 80 and
turned to that price after having factuased between 92
S,h Of May the nnal quotation 93h to a. New
Three per Cents sloted at 93 to dividend; India
Stock 226 TO 22S India Boncs U.s. to Is. dsc Ex:he
qu.r Bonds $50 to ~ and Exchequer Bills, March
Is to &c. premiun (Jare Is. discount par. To-day
consos closed without any material change at the for
lowing rates:-Consos account SO to "a; do money, 90
to "a Excbequer Bills 2 dis. par.
1he fovtg table will show the fluctuations In can
soils since the 18th ult:-