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

of business again moderAts attention continuing 10
be directed TO the speculative descriptions of in
vestments Up to the present moment no instructions
appear to have been received at Custom Houses
allow vessels clear for Russian ports but an immediate
instruction TO that effect is looked for Numerous agents
have already despatched St. Petersburg and else.
where, and number Of unfoundsd rumors regarding
contracts railways and other public works are already
in circulation.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Friday Evening, April A.
The money market has presented material variation.
Its present aspect is thus reported by Mr.. William
Notwitnstar ding the of peace and pro-
gressvs return Of confidence, the market has partially
retained the strngency which characterized at the
end Of last week. Discounts have been no lower while
the demand has been and increasing The pressure
is mainly attributable TO two nrs several banks
having only limited their usual advances in certain
trade but called in andng loans and next
to the preparations TO meet the bill alhog
present only be temporary. Money per
nenty dear that peace has returned while specie
flowing in and the excba ge becoming favorable.
owing to the activity OF the export trade An apprehen
sion undoubtedly abroad that speculative mania will
set in before end CT 1t is tnis impression
which induces much csuton the part OF bankers
and money oeaess and may possibly De the means
keeping the marRet tight longer than is currently
pectea Bat on the other hand it ia highly probable
that the Bank OF England will reduce the OF interest
lopg dated bills from to per cent and that in hess
than months will be followed By general reduc-
cheaper and the holders Of publ, SECURES be- the st
to derive advantage from the charge In the Stock Ex
charge money In great demand during the early part
Of the week at an average rate ct per cent is now
worth about per cent; and the rate may possibly
the consol settlement which is just at hand
progresses but me other hand, considerable
lief may 10 expected from the payment OF the APRIL
dividends.
The imports CT specie during the week have been larger
tt ian for many months past amounting to about three
quarters Of million sterling alargs proportion Of which
has found its way to the Bank of England The demand
for bullion rom France Ia rather Abaring, owing
large supplies that have just been sent there. Coin
nues forwarded to the East both from London and
Paris portion however IL flowing back, though not TO
any apprsciabi bic extent.
II the tecaJet value of expectations there Is the
extraordinary increase OF e 31 the total TO- tae
uniarorable curI the This increase is spread
without exception through every branch OF industry
but metals yarns Of cotton, linen and wool have ex-
perienced the most conspicuous improvement Ia con.s
quepce demand occasione3 by gcowth Of ,n
among continental anuactnrers The revival
the Australian trade TO be indicated by aug
nentRliol in the shipments OF haberoashery hardware
6no leather.
Epgh securities Of all descriptions have improved
under he irhuen1e Ct peace ON Monday they opened
at 9 to a. and the highest price afterwards attaind
$50 Tie immediate effect OF the apnouncemer'
therefore proved that the peace had been
for only the marRet almost stationary but lite
DO business was done. showing that with money
present rates. consos are now at about their natural
value. The price has ben 92a1 10 50. Yes
,er6ay consos for money first quoted 90
turned to that price after having actuased between 9
ard 93 Throughout the day. For the account tho
Sih Of May the nnai quotation was 93a TO e. New
Three per Cents closed at 93 to ~ civicend India
Stock, 226 to 22S India Boacs, u.s. to 6s disc Exche
qusr Bonds, 98s to "a and Exchequer Bills, March
Is to 3s. premium, June 2s discount to par. To-day
consos closed without any material change at the fo
lowing Iates-Consois account, SO to "a do. money 90
to "a Excbequer Bills, dis. par.
The filovirg table will show the fluctuations In can
soils since the 18th ult:-