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TJ». 476. May 7, 1859-1 THE LEADER. 601
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GENERAL TRADE REPORT. Friday Evening.
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The uncertainty Of affairs, and the impe...
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HOME, COLONIAL, AND FOREIGN PRODUCE MARK...
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At the public sales of Colonial woo], -w...
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RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
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An extraordinary general meeting of the ...
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Roman Railways.-—-The Albano railway was...
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JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES.
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The sum of 44,280/. has been paid into t...
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The Credit Mobilieb.—This Company, the C...
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FACTS AND SCRAPS.
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A state concert, a levee, and a drawing ...
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Tj». 476. May 7, 1859-1 The Leader. 601
TJ » . 476 . May 7 , 1859-1 THE LEADER . 601
General Trade Report. Friday Evening.
GENERAL TRADE REPORT . Friday Evening .
The Uncertainty Of Affairs, And The Impe...
The uncertainty Of affairs , and the impediments thrown in the way of trade , have , in a great measure , paralysed business . Only that which is required for home consumption is- transacted , and the markets generally may be described as dull . Even the wheat mwket , which has for some days tended upwards , has had a downward tendency to-day , and the prices were considerably lower . For barley and oats there was a brisk demand , on account of the armies ; and 27 , 000 quarters of barley recently imnorted from the Mediterranean were bought , and
immediately re-shipped for that quarter . The purchase was made on account of the French Government , which cannot find on the spot the means of providing its troops with forage . It must be incurring for this purpose , and will , before the campaign is over , incur an enormous expense for its army in Italy . Abroad the corn markets are rising in consequence of the war demand and the unfavourable weather . At home , too , provisions have generally tended upwards , from an expectation that there would be an increased , demand to supply troops and sailors . Freights also are looking upwards ,
notwithstanding the monetary check trade has received , as the war will prevent the employment of merchants-ships belonging to the belligerents . Austrian ships have already been withdrawn or laid up . The produce markets generally have been affected by the increase in the value of money , and speculative purchases , except of saltpetre , have almost ceased . All these markets are consequently inactive , though consumption continues large ; and the purchases which consumption necessitates , the sales being nearly unaltered , are the only transactions we hear of .
Home, Colonial, And Foreign Produce Mark...
HOME , COLONIAL , AND FOREIGN PRODUCE MARKETS .
At The Public Sales Of Colonial Woo], -W...
At the public sales of Colonial woo ] , -which commenced yesterday , the attendance of both home and foreign buyers was large . The biddings were moderately active , but owing to the unfavourable state of foreign politics , and the excitement consequent upon the General Election at home , prices , in most instances , were at a reduction on former rates . Sydney " wools may be quoted l & d . ' to 3 d ; per lb ., and Port Philip 2 Jd . to 3 d . lower . There was a very small quantity of Cape wools in the sale , and prices experienced a corresponding decline . The markets for Russian produce remain flat . A telegram from St , Petersburg announces an advance of 6 ro . in the price of tallow , the quotation being 197 ro . oh the spot and for delivery in June . The exchange pn London has fallen to 33 jd .
It having been officially stated that no treaty has been entered into between France and Russia , there was very little disposition shown to operate in English wheat to-day . The slioV "of samples was small , and it was with some difficulty that Monday ' s advanced rates were supported . The imports of foreign wheat are 16 , 140 quarters . Most descriptions were held at full prices ; but the business transacted was very limited . Scarcely any floating cargoes were on offer . We had a moderate inquiry for barley at previous rates , and fine malt supported Monday ' s currency . Oats were much less active , and damp parcels were rather easier . Beans , peas , and flour moved off slowly .
Sax / tpetbe , — This article is' rather' dearer . Several parcels have changed hands at from 45 s . to 48 s . per cwt . Cotton . —Great heaviness prevails in the demand , and prices are still drooping . Hemp imd Flax—Hemp is dull , with sellers of Petersburg clean 32 Z . lbs . per ton . Flax is dull . 'Wool .- —The public sales have opened at a decline of from 2 dt to 3 d . per lb . Spibits . — -There is a steady demand for rum , at full quotations . Fair Detrierara , proof , has sold at 2 s . 6 d , to 2 s . 7 d . per gallon . Brandy is quiet , but grain spirits are held for more money > FKtriT . —Rather an improved feeling is apparent in the demand , and prices are supported . Metals . —Scotch pig iron is dull at 48 s . 6 d . to 48 s . 9 d . cash . The shipments , last week , were 12 , 035 tons , against 16 , 681 tons in the corresponding week in 1858 . Spelter is very dull , at J 618 10 s . to . £ 18 15 s . per ton . Other metals rule inactive . Oils . —Linseed oil sells slowly at £ 29 10 s . to JE 30 . Most other oils support former terms . Spirits of turpentine . 45 s . 6 d . to 46 s . 6 d . per cwt . Tallow .- —P . Y . C . is quoted at 56 s . per cwt . on the spot , and for the last three months delivery .
Tea . —Since our last report the business doing in all kinds of tea has been very moderate , at baroly stationary prices . Common sound Congou ^ is soiling at Is . 2 d . per lb . Sugar . — -There is still a moderate demand for good and fine raw sugars , at about stationary prices ; but all other kinds have moved off slowly , at a reduction of 6 d . to Is . per cwt . East India lias sold at 36 s , to 44 s . ; Bengal , 36 s . to 43 s . 6 d . ; Mauritius , 40 s . to 44 s , i Penang , 35 s . Od . to 41 s . Od . ; Manilla , 37 s . to 39 s . per cwt . All reflnod goods are a slow inquiry , and common brown lumps aro selling at S 2 s . Od . per owt , Molasses . —Our markot is vory flat , at last week's currency .
Cottbe . —Coylon coffee moves off slowly , and pricos are baroly supported . Most other kinds rulo about stationary . The supply on offer was only moderate . Cocoa .- * -. Fine samples support fbrmor terms ; but other kinds aro almost nominal . Bjtoc . —The demand has fallen off , yet the advance paid for all kinds during the week has been Od . to 9 a , per owt . Fine white Bengalis worth 13 s . 6 d . per owt .
Railway Intelligence.
RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE .
An Extraordinary General Meeting Of The ...
An extraordinary general meeting of the "West-end of London and Crystal Palace Railway Company is called for the 16 th of May , to sanction the sale or lease of the company ' s main line and Norwood branch to the Brighton Railway Company . The . directors of the Central Oude Railway Company , cOnvene a meeting of the shareholders for the 9 th of May , to confirm the proposed amalgamation with the Oude Railway Company . At the meeting of the Northern of France Railway Company , held at Paris on the 28 th April , the dividend for the year 1858 was fixed at Cl francs per share . . The Scinde Railway Company have paid this week , to the credit of the Secretary of State for India in Council , 65 , 400 / . ori account of capital of the Scinde Railway from Kurrachee to Kotree .
Roman Railways.-—-The Albano Railway Was...
Roman Railways .- — -The Albano railway was traversed by the engineers "oh Wednesday , the 27 th ult . Their report is favourable to its being opened , and nothing more is needed now than the approbation and permission of the Government . Accidents on Railways . —Reports on nine accidents that occurred on railroads during the first three months of the present year have just been published . It is suggested that on the East Lancashire line of railway the very dangerous practice of disconnecting the engine from the train while in motion be discontinued . An accident at Hitchin on the 3 rd of January ( Great Northern line ) is traceable to the inefficient arrangement for telegraphic signals
at the minor stations , where , owing to " economy , a single platform porter at night has ( or had ) to attend to his signals , to ^ cleati out the waiting-rooms , and to give the best attention possible under the circumstances to the telegraph instrument in the booking-office , and to the train book . Bad " pointing " arrangements were the cause of a collision at Bolton ( Lancashire and Yorkshire line ) , en the 13 th of January . An accident on the North London Railway on Now Year ' s Day arose from a stray bullock , the cattle-siding arrangement boing defective . The Shrewsbury and Hereford Railwa 3 r requires a double line , as the traffic is too largo for . the present single line of rails .
Joint-Stock Companies.
JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES .
The Sum Of 44,280/. Has Been Paid Into T...
The sum of 44 , 280 / . has been paid into the Indian Treasury to the credit of the Madras Irrigation Company , making , with the other payments of a like nature effected since the 27 th February last , the sum of 227 , 401 * . already paid in advance of calls , and , with the 47 , 000 / . depoaits received in England , a total of 274 , 401 ., received by the Secretary of State for India in Council from this company on account ofiits capital .
The Credit Mobilieb.—This Company, The C...
The Credit Mobilieb . —This Company , the Credit Mobilier , at their meeting at Paris on Saturday , decided on making no further distribution for the year 1858 . The total profits during that period have been about 480 , 00 OZ ., of which 120 , 000 . was divided at 1 / . a share in January last . The remaining 360 , 0007 . is carried to the reserve to meet losses , by depreciation since the commencement of the present year . Licensed Tjrades , —Certain trades cannot be carried on in this kingdom without a licence . The following is a list of such trades and the total amount of revenue derived from the licences issued by Government—viz ., auctioneers , 43 , 580 ? . ; brewers
( in number 40 , 418 ) , 81 . 029 Z . ; beer , cider , and perry dealers ( 108 , 804 ) , 304 . 688 Z . ; maltsters ( 6 , 157 ) , 18 , 636 Z , ; malt roasters ( 12 ) , 445 / . ; dealers in roasted malt ( 21 ) , 2 . 1 OZ . ; papermakers ( 326 ) , 1 . 642 Z . ; soapmakers ( 204 ) , 1 , 5053 . ; distillers ( 22 ) 1 , 963 Z . ; rectifiers ( 99 ) , 1 , 588 Z . ; chymists using stills ( 182 ) , 110 Z . ; spirit dealers ( 63 , 255 ) , 560 , 557 Z . ; retailers of " sweets" ( 9 , 655 ) 10 , 412 Z . : tea dealers ( 114 , 319 ) , 84 , 663 / . ; tobacconists ( 212 , 950 ) , 70 , 8871 . ; vinegar makers ( 61 ) , 345 Z . ; wine dealers , ( 27 , 446 ) , 88 . 765 Z . ; postmasters ( 24 , 743 ) , 137 , 496 / . ; stage coach proprietors ( 7 , 013 ) , 10 , 695 Z . ; hacknpy carriage proprietors ( 5 , 474 ) , 5 , 474 Z . The gross total revenue from all these licences amounts to 1 , 425 , 102 / ., in the whole of the United Kingdom .
^ National Debt . —79 , 311 , 563 * . is the gross total amount of the sums received by the Commissioners for the Reduction of the Public Debt on account of savings-banks and friendly societies from August , 1817 , to November , 1858 . The gross amount of all sums paid to the trustees was 40 , 939 , 473 / . The Commissioners , in the year 1858 , granted 71 , 1972 . immediate , and QlU- deferred annuities . The total stock at the account of the Military Savings-bank oo the 5 th of January last was 280 , 120 / . " .
Facts And Scraps.
FACTS AND SCRAPS .
A State Concert, A Levee, And A Drawing ...
A state concert , a levee , and a drawing room will precede the celebration of the birthday in May , after which the Queen and Royal Family will pay a visit to Qsbornei and remain there a week or ten days . The Grand Duchess Olga of Russia ( born Princess of Baden ) , wife of the Grand Duke Michael , gave birth to a son at St . Petersburg in the afternoon of the 26 th ult . 3 VI . Horace Vernet ' s marriage with Madame . du Bois Richeux was celebrated on the 29 th ult . in the private chapel of the Archbishop of Paris . The Duke of Vallombrosa lias just presented his rich museum of antiquities , collected by himself lii Ejj ^ pt , a ' y-ria , India , and China , to the Museum of Turin . The Duchess of Genoa has arrived at Ghambery . The Queen of Spain on Good Friday was , according to custom , washing "the . feet of some poor old women ; her Majesty ' s bracelet fell off * , and one of the women , picking it up , offered it to her Majesty . " My good womttn , " said the Queen , " keep it . " It was worth 150 ? . The Hon . Mrs . Leland Npel died at Exton , Rutland , on Monday last . She was the daughter of Mr . J . S . Foljambe , of Oaberten . Hall , Notts , and married , in 1824 , the Hon . and Rev . Lcland Noel , brother of the Earl of Gainsborough . Baron James Rothschild has , in consequence of the war , resigned the Austrian Consulship , which he has held for many years . Tho Rev . E . F . Ventris , vicar of West Mersea , has been presented with an elegant silver inkstand by the parishioners of Stanway on resigning the curacy of that parish . Mr . W . H . Gore Langton , M . P ., is labouring under very severe illness , caused by the excitement of the late contest A loving-cup and salver have been presented to Mr . Frederick Ledger , of tho J 3 ra t by Mr . Barney Williams , for his " unremitting labours to promote the interests of the drama . " The National Scotch Church , Regent-square , St . Panoras , has been sold for 6 , 000 Z . The building was erected in 1827 , from designs by Mr . Tito , architect , and will accommodate 1 , 000 persons ; and tho auctioneer stated that the building and freehold site had cost 25 , 0002 , Lieutenant - Gonci'al Sir Joseph Thackwell , G . C . B ., was buried in Corkbog churchyard , which is distant about a milo from Aghuda-hall , and twenty miles from Cork , on tho 15 th ult . Tho coffin was borno to the grave on tho shoulders of tho sorrowstrlckon tenantry . Tho Earl of Derby has offered the Bishopric of Bangor , rendered vacant by tho death of " Pr . BotheH , to the Rov . It . Bonnor , vicar of Ruabon ,. near Wroxham . The rov . gentloman is said to owe his elovationto theinfluonco of Mr . Gladstone . Tho funoral of General Bouat took place at Turin on Sunday , In the presence of the civil and military authorities . Tho loss of this general officer has caused univereal regret amongst both Piedmontoso and French .
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Leader (1850-1860), May 7, 1859, page 25, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_07051859/page/25/
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