The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-03

WEDNESDAY, Aug 2-P. M.-The opera
lions at the Stock Exchange developed an active
market during the morning. though the later
dealings presented no features Of special signih
canoe but a decided falling on In business
Lake shore was the great objective point OF the
day, with more than the usual vlgor displayed
by the bears to break its price but failing to
make quotations lower than 521, a rally sue
ceeded to blythe early figures. Subsequently
the feeling became lees connoen aud the price
closed at So, seller 3. Michigan Central, how
ever, was more sensitive, and declined ~ per
cent to 3s1l, seller 3; New Jersey Central closing
at ON, an against 81 at the opening, after having
dropped to co.,, with a rally about midday to
6a't cash. ST. Paul preferred was also promi-
nent. but at a drop from 67k to co. during the
morning, though the price rallied 10 the higher
ngures at the close. The common rose from
Delaware, Lackawauna and Western the range
was only per cent. from e5S to o. with
sales al 90. subsequently, at which nnal trans
actions were effected. Western Y Ion com
manded attention during the early business, and
advanced from COS at the opening TO 6gn. with
q strong tone throughout the day. Union Pacific
ranged at 5sb IJ'S seller Co. to % at the close,
but the remainder OF the so-called active list
was not actively employed.
The market throughout the day was in such
an uncertain and unsettled condition as to
greatly confuse both rank and Ole, no positive
characteristics having been presented. There
are evidences, however, that tue leading stocks
the immediate scope Of those az present seem
lngiy IN control OF the speculation;
The total number OF shares dealt In was 10.
Michigan Central, i9,0G6 Western Union, 10000:
81, Paul, 800 the Hreferred' ltlCQi Delaware,
Central. 1.ls6; Ohios, 200; Pacific Mail. 1910:
Erie, LOO: Northwestern, 1860: the preferred,
land and Pittsburgh. 80; Atlantic and Pacific,
pref leo; Harlem. lao; Morris aud Essex, III N.
l.. and NJ. Co. eco: &C, c. and l., 100; ConsoIida-
Coal. Chicago and Drpfprrau.
Dubuque and Sioux CITY, 100; Hannibal and 81.
Joseph. 100. and Fort Wayne. %.
In the gold market a lrmer tone was evil
denced. with arally ia tho price TO IL. notwith-
standing the fact that there was a decline to
induced better feeling, because OF the appear
ance OF the mercantile element ia the market.
The specie engagements for tomorrow foot
W $4,000. OF which 100000 is in gold coin.
The following were the principal Transactions
i0A M,;".Mi's 100 A. ~ Iills isoS L. Mills
In loans the rates paid for having balances carried
were " |, 2 cent, and hat.
a, 4e ga eleSrass a. ne G9ld ESehanse bank were
anees tl.4S9y9l. Tue sab treasury redeemed 5000
PnS ss aab, = pAd oa Ia coin ees ca the
1he day ouslle.v a! the United States sah.Treasury
i5i37, do balance t35osa s0i 90; currency rcceipt.
tS5so5. 'S Su.tos S 9SSiS''0' uO' oAAHc'
TAI bullion IN the Bank OF England VS. increased
Tie intornsl revenue receipts Mt Washington to-day
Treasury at Warrington received 100000 IN VA
tlunA tank notes Tor redemption
Foreign exchange continued weak, but the nominal
quotations reinalnei at - Ssd 81 ps Tor time ana
demand drafts, less lq@Y4c concessions In actual
gottatilns.
Money loaned call TO the stock brokers at lioa2
cent and AZ l%ls TO dealers IN Government
Inc supply wrs abundant. aud the demand restricted.
Prime mercantile paper rs sought at 3si, with excep
tiOns al 4ktto.
The market for Government bonds showed a decided
mproN einent In tone. when further stimulated by
increased orders TO purchase for Investment account
TIE advance ranged at lSua cent. over otatiOns
current on Tuesday, win saes Of coupon lS65s new,
az ms coupon 1867, lgA registered and coupon
lo5 OLD al lld. The market closed strong active.
HE IOhoNlng were The z. N. clOslng prlees.