The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

advance was maintained at the close. Re-
fined was rather slow Of sale ON Friday.
There has been an improved demand
for some common qualities OF coffee
at higher rates; plantation obtained eX-
IRENE prices, the large decline in Hol-
land last month having brought the Neither
lands trading companies stock down to Il
very low point-namely, 100000 bags
against $4,000 bags last year at same date.
Teas are still quiet; common grades OF Cam
ton have met with an export demand at the
same recovery.
THE MONEY MARKET.
LONDON, December 2.-During the past
week money has been decidedly tirmer, and
floating balances, though generally sufficient
Tor present demands, were not so large.
There has been m increased inquiry for ac-
commodations, owing to the Stock Exchange
settlement and the approach of the fourth of
the month. Rates for the best three-months'
bills are now Is to 10, with an upward
tendency on the Stock Exchange. Atten-
ton has been much occupied with settle
ment, which was satisfactorily completed.
The amount Of business throughout the
week has been only moderate. 'Neverthe-
less, fluctuations in some descriptions of
securities have been rather wide.
Prices are generally lower on the week
in consequence OF unfayorable political
rumors. In foreign stocks Egyptian were
good ut the commencement of the week, but
declined subsequently. Khedive are 81
lower, and others Il. No. Hungarian and
Russian have been the heaviest stocks in the
market, and declined to 8. Italians are Ii
lower. Argentine, Turkish, and French
are also lower. To-day Russia's declined
to {.
THE BURIAL OF MEMBERS OF THE LEGION OF
HONOR.
VERSAILLES, December 1.-The Govern
ment o-day formally gave notice III the
Chamber OF Deputies of withdrawal OF the
bill for the burial OF the members of the
Legion of Honor. The House, by vote OF
$40 to 25, passed an order OF the day, which
was accepted by the Government, expressing
confidence that in future the Government
will, in regard to this matter, respect liberty
of conscience and liberties OF all citizens.
SENTENCE OF COMMUNISTS COMMITTED.
PARIS, December Am official decree
has been published committing or reducing
the sentences OF one hundred and seven
communists. Several have been granted
full pardon.
CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE SENATE AND CHAM
Der OF DEPUTIES.
LONDON, December 1.-The Paris CORE
spondent OF the Times says: "Discussions
on budget will probably cause the post
ponement OF Minister DuFaure's resigna-
ton until the commencement Of January.
when Il series OF conflicts between the SEN
ate and Chamber OF Deputies will certainly
commence"
The Republique Franchise says: "A
ministerial crisis unqucstionably exists in
consequence OF DuFaurc's defeat in the
Senate Yesterday" This paper, whose
opinion is important, as it is under the di-
rect control of Gambetta, seems to antici-
pate more than DuFaure's isolated re-
signation as it proceeds to discuss the duties
| Of the successors OF the present Ministers.
Germany.
THE PARLIAMENTARY DINNER - BISMARCK's
SPEECH.
BERLIN. December 2.-Dismarck spoke ut
the Parliamentary dinner. He laid stress
repeatedly upon the neutral attitude Ger
many would assume in the event CT war
like complications arising. The weight
which the Prince attaches to Germany's re-
lations with Austria took particularly
prominent place in his observations. He
concluded his speech rs follows: of war
breaks out it is requisite it should be local
lied, and therefore England should be in
tluced not to isolate herself from the other
Powers and engage in quarrel with Rus
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