The Observer from London, Greater London, England • 4

THE OBSERVER, DECEMBER 15, 1861. 4 1841, and received the Order of the Golden Fleece in April business baa been extremely limited, the tmsatisfac that we are as well prepared by land. We have now army in the real sense of the word, perfectly organised, and fit to take the field, complete in all the accessories reqUjre(j if or active service, against an enemy. When we drifted into the Russian war wc had an aggregation of regiments but it was not until after the disastrous effect! of th THE FUNDS. CITY, SATURDAY, Due.

14. Much regret was expressed to-day at the unfavourable bulletins issued respecting the health of the I'rince Consort. As may I -e imagined it was the topic in every circle, the deepest sympathy being exhibited for the Queen and the royal family. The public were not prepared for the serious character of the attack, and it was not until the announcement of tins morning that any alarm was manifested for its probable consequences. At the Stock lixchauge, Mincing-lane, and the other places where financial and cotx- mercial men resort, increasing inquiries were made for the arrival of the several reports at the Mansion House, which were not of a character to inspire great confidence.

It need hardly be remarked that the manner in which I'rince Alber has conducted himself throughout the period he has been allied to the sovereign, and the honourable efforts he has made to promote the arts and science in this country, have endeared him greatly to all classes, who would regard his decease as a national calamity only less man tnai 01 in Queen herself. A state of suspense existed, owing to the operations inj securities waiting the receipt of intelligence from the other! side of the Atlantic. The President's message and the effect; of the news of the burning of the Harvey liirch are the two points which wiM exercise the greatest jiitiueiice here, and altoougn war it is nopeu win oe avoiueu, suoinu, nuwevcr, the stern necessity arise, every one will be prepared to bear Jus sliare of the risk tlie shape of personal responsibility and taxation. There are many who think that when the Federal Government see the determination of this country to protect itself from insult, concessions will be made that after negotiation may lead to peace. Although the Money Market continues in a iiuiescent state, there is a tendency to slightly increased rates.

This ensues from the bankers and brokers making the best of their resources, in the expectation that the terms of discount yet advance. It is not unnatural to look for such a change in the face 01 apprehended hostilities with Ame rica, and if a war were to break out the immediate consequent-? iould be a shortening of credit on all hands. though the process bat already been in extensive operation indeed this is the great safeguard now-a-days, and will account in an important degree for the vigilance so continuously displayed by the mercantile community when it is supposed there are breakers' ahead." Trade, notwithstanding it is in a sound position has gradually suffered throughout the last twelvemonths from the diminution of exports, particularly to New York, and had it not been for the increase to India, China, and gome parts of Germany, the effects would have been much more severe. How the Americans will manage if the rate of exchange is forced to a much higher point it is difficult to conjecture, since, with specie shipments to this side to any extent, which must follow in the natural order of things, the Money Markets of New York, Boston, and Philadelphia will be prostrated to an extent that may occasion enormous inconvenience. Therequiromentsof the bankers and brokers for home trade are not large, and the state of the Bank reserve of notes and bullion would have warranted before this a reduction to 2J per cent.

but the directors are exercising much prudence in maintaining the minimum at 3 per cent. despite the circumstance that a few of their customers temporarily seek assistance in other channels. The rates of discount must now be placed as follow 2g to per cent for short dated bills, per cent for those having a few days to run, and 3J to 4 per cent, for bills of a longer period. At tne end ot the year there is invariably a partial augmentation in the inquiries fur accommodation. but it is not supposed it will for the next fortnight be so great as formerly.

Messrs. L. Rodocanachi and who suspended some few months since, during the crisis in the Levant trade, having liquidated in full, have issued a circular to their1 friends, thanking them for their kindness and forbearance. In this document they allude to the circumstance that some of their connections, at the time of their failure, thought that they had suspended without immediate necessity their mode of action will, they consider, now show that they pur-I sueu a course calculated to serve those interested in their estate. The English which at one moment were rcrv de pressed, have again become good and steady, though not nullum un me pari 01 noiaers cnai prices may yet undergo considerable fluctuation.

This was to have been anticipated from the influence of events on the other side of the Atlantic, and the general disinclination to oocrate before farther definite intelligence shall have arrived. The existing firmness indicates the feeling apparent among most parties that the preparations for hostilities will at once show the determination of the Government to resent the insult if an apology, with reparation, be not tendered. It is not now, 1 1 i. i i i its naked truth that the country will not allow the Govern biii Miuiiiai: viticu uu uciici nil- laci. is mere suuuorcea in ment to submit to the indignity ottered.

In this view the public are perfectly justified, because it is quite time the score in this respect was settled, the arrogance of the Fede cfloi ral power having long required a check. As far as actiri speculation is concerned, the market is in a much less ex- cue i siaie man usual, mis an sine- trom tne Dause in Dim ness pending the receipt of the next American mail. Through the plethora of money, and the few sources now existing to eiujiloy it advantageously, the glut has become 80 great in tbis department that advances are freely made at 1 to It per r.nu it would be difficult to place any considerable sums at that quotation. India Five per Cent. Stock, after being dull, has rallied between 1 and 2 per cent.

Rupee Paper is not so strong, am! the Four per Cent. Ilcbeiitures have remained quiet. Three per Cent. Reduced and New have gone up since the reaction in There has been steadiness in Hank and India Stocks, and India Bond- a-id fcxehequer Bills present little important! variation. No variation of importance resulted from the compara tively few transactions recorded to-day in the market for public securities.

Business was in a great measure suspended, the speculators preferring to await the arrival of later advices from New York before extending their opera- tions cither for a rise or all in prices. Consols did not vary more than per cent, from the commencement to the close or the market, but a flatter tone prevailed towards the afternoon for transfer the quotations receded from 903 i to about 90i J. while for the Oth proximo they were 90 and finally 90 ji, showing, therefore, a decline of about per cent. The subjoined table shows the extreme fluctuations in the English Funds during the week, and the latest prices tms ifcaturciay) afternoon iiig'iest. Lowet.

Latest. BukStck 24 i32 Three per Cent. Keduced 90 9j 90 Three per Cent. Consols 90j 90i 90 Ditto, tor the Account 90 90 0 New Three per Cents 90 88J U8j 90 JjngAnnuities.endingApril,18N5 15 15 India Stock 230 227 ...229 230 Dittn. Five per Cent 103 101 102 103 Ditto, Debentures 93 fia 93 98 Ditto xonequer mils, 1,1 9s.tol2s p.

Ditto, June 14s. to ls.D The Three per Cent. Rentes on the Paris Bourse to-day closed at 07:45 for money, and at 07:80 for the account. toeing without alteration. here was rather less demand for money in the general uiscouiu maraet 10-uay, anu nrst-class puis were readily negoiiatea at za per cent.

A further sum of in gold was taken into the Bank of England to-dav. ine Bank ot return for the week ending the 11th inst. sliowcd a further increase of notes and gold, an augmentation in the Treasury balances, as usual at this period. owing to the active revenue collections, and an audition to the bills discounted, consequent upon a slightly stimulated demand for accommodation. In the issue department the notes were larger by 142,224, and the amount unemployed in tne ranking till oemg increased by 401,100, the active Circulation payable on demand was decreased upon balano 303.876, being 19,701.089.

The bullion in both depart a 1 of at kl on '8 At 1 14 Si i 8t. to to 70 THE COUJtT. WINDSOR CASTLE. SCN HAY, Disc. 8.

The iJueen. Princess Alice. Prince Arthur, Princess Helena Princess Louise, and the Prince and Princess of Leiningen, the ladies and gentlemen of the court, and the domestic household attended Divine service this morning in the, private chapel of the castle. The Kcv. I MUgsley prcacneu me sermon.

The nartv which had been invited bv Her Majesty's com mand to assemble at Windsor Castle to-morrow has been pmintermnnrlefl. His Hovnl Hiirhness the Prince Consort has been confined; to his apartments for the last week, suffering from a feverish; 'cold, with pains in the limbs. Within the last two days the feverish symptoms have rather increased, and are likely to continue for some time longer, but mere are 110 umavom able symptoms. WINDSOR CASTLE MONDAY, One. 0.

'I'be Oueon. nrcomiiaiiied bv Princess Alice, drove out this morning in a carriage-and-four, attended ny me iauj in Waitiner and lord Allred I'luret. Princess Helena ana rrmcess roue oui 011 nuisv- back. Princess Beatrice took a carriage drive. The Prince of Leiningen went out shooting.

The Ritrht Honourable T. E. Headlam, Judge Advocate General, had an audience of Her Majesty in tin-afternoon. WINDSOR CASTLE Tt ESDAY, IIkc. 10.

The Oueen. accompanied bv Princess Alice, drove out this morning in a carriage-and-four, attended by the Lady in Waiting anil Major Du Plat. The Princesses Helena and Louisa rode out 011 horsenacK. The Prince of Leiningen went out shooting. His serene highness has since left the castle.

The Princess of Leinin gen remains on a visit. Camoys and lieutenant-! cnerai Mr itenry Hen- thick have succeeded the Earl of Caithness and Lieutenant- Colonel Cavendish as Lord and Groom in Wailing to Her Majesty. WINDSOR CASTLE WEDNESDAY, Div. 11. The Oueen drove out tbis morninc ill a carriage and four, attended by the Duchess of Atlioll, Lady Augusta, Bruce, and Lord Alfred I'aget.

Their Roval Hmbnesses Princess Helena, rnncessi Louisa, and the Princess of Leininiren drove to Kew, and took luncheon with their Royal Highnesses the Duchess ofl Cambridge and I'nnccss Mary. The Hon. Beatrice Byng was in attendance. The following bulletin of the health of the Prince Con was issued this day His Royal Hichness the Prince onsort is sintering from fever, unattended by unfavourable symptoms, nut likely, from its nature, to continue for some time. Jamks Clark, M.D., Hknky M.D., Thomas Watson, M.I)., Wii.i.iam M.D.

Windsor Castle, December 11, lSbl." WINDSOR CASTLE 12. The Queen, accompanied by Princess Alice ami the Prin cess of Leiningen, drove out this morning. Ixird Alfred Paget attended on horseback. Prince Arthur rode out yesterday, attended by Major El- ihinstone. The following bulletin of the health of the Prince Consort was issued tbis dav His Roval Highness the I'rince Consort has passed night.

1 lie symptoms have undergone little change. Mamks I.AHK, M.n. Thomas Watson, M.D. Wii.i.iam M.D. Windsor Castle, Dec.

12." WINDSOR CASTLE FRIDAY. IK. The Queen, attended bv the Lady in Waiting and Lady Augusta Rrnce, drove out this morning. Lord Alfred Paget! was in attendance on horseback. The Princess Alice and the Princess of Leiningen rode on horseback.

Princess Helena and Princess Louisa rode in the Ruling- house. WINDSOR CASTLE -S ATI' RD AY, Dk. I f. HEALTH OF THE PRINCE CONSORT. Owing to the anxiety and sympathy evinced by the nobility and gentry to learn the state of the Prince Consort, a bulletin of the health of his royal highness was exhibited yesterday for the first time at liuckingham Palace, signed by the four physicians in attendance upon the prince, and issued at Windsor Castle at nine o'clock in the forenoon.

The following is a copy "His Royal Highness the Prince Consort has had a quieter night, and there is some mitigation of the severity lof the symptoms. I.AUK, 31.ll.. IIk.nhv Hoi i.ani', M.D., "Thomas Watson. M.D., Jf.nnku, M.D." a.m.. Dec.

I Windsor 'astle In addition to this bulb-tin a n-wli. il lim king ham Palace some time later of the follow 1112 pur port, viz. There is a slight change for the better in the prince this morning. "Windsor Castle Dec. II, lfl." Among the earlier arrivals in the diplomatic i-urp" were the Russian Ambassador aud Itaroiu-ss Krunuw, the iirkish Ambassador and Madame Musurus, and the Danish Minister.

Among the nobility who called at the palace to learn the state of the illustrious sutterer were the Duchess Dowager Ely, the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury, Lord and Lady Raglan, the Right Hon. Spencer and Mrs. WalpoU-Lord 11. Gordon limox. (ieneral Arbuthnot, General Sir George Bowles, Admiral Sir George and Lady Seymour, Major-t ieneral Seymour, General and Cavendish, Hon.

Lucy Kerr, General Sir W. and Lady (ioium, the lion. Colonel A. and Mrs. Liddell, Hon.

It. iioyle, V. J. Alexander, Captain and Mrs. Demiian, Hon.

Charles Gore-Sir Richard and I-ulv Mavnc, the Uird Justice Turner, Mr- Justice and Lady Wightman, the Solieitor-t ieneral and Lady L. Palmer, Sir David Dundns, Mr. Craig, li.C, Countess of Falmouth, Mr. and Lady K. Walsh, (ieneral Sir H.

and Ijidv Ross. I.adv Rodd. Mr. Heiiiiessv, M.P., Karl and Countess of Coiirtown, Sir Alexander and Iidy Spearman Mr. and Mrs.

.1. Laurie, the Dean of St. Paul's. The Duke of Cambridge postponed his appointed inspec tion of some of the Foot Guards, which was to have takev place this morning, and travelled to Windsor in order to make inquiry after the health of the Prince Consort. I hi royal duke returned to London in the afternoon.

The public will learn with deep regret that the following unfavourable bulletin was issued by tin- me dical advisers of his royal highness this afternoon His Royal llighncs the Prince Consort is 111 a most critical state. Jam us Ci.auk, M. IlKNUY M.D., Thiimas Watson, M.D., Wii.i.iam M.D. Windsor Castle, Dec. 11, 1861.

"4:30 p.m." The Ministers of the Crown and many of the ladies and gentlemen of the royal household called or sent late in tbe afternoon and in the evening, for the purpose of inquiring! for the bulletin. The Prince Consort continued in the evening, we regret 0 state, in the same precarious state. WINDSOR CASTLK SATI RDAY, Dk. 1 1 The Prince of Wales arrived at the castle at three o'clock his morning from Madingley Hall, Cambridge. His royal highness was attended by the Hun.

Major General Itruce and Major Tecsdale His Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen returned in. the forenoon. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge arrived early from town, and his Royal Highness the Duke de Nemours also called to-day in order to learn the state of his Roya'i Highness the Prince Consort. L01111 Pai.mkrston. The noble Premier has been a suf-l ferer from gout during the week, but we are happy to state that the noble viscount was better yesterday iir 1 1 1 ik uiiucrsiHim 111111 ine wiietu ia ni-wu of that year.

In April, 1842, he received the appointment jof Lord Warden of the Stannaries and Chief Steward of the Duchy of Cornwall. He became Governor and Constable of Windsor Castle in May, 1843, and first and principal Knight Grand Cross and Acting Great Master of the Order of the Bath in June, 1843. He was also made High Stewardi of Plymouth in June, 1843, and Captain-General and Colonel of the Artillery Company in September of that year, His election as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge took place on the 27th of February, 1847. He was High' Steward of New Windsor in July, 1850, and President of the Zoological Society in July, 1851. On the 10th of Octo ber, 1852, he was nominated Master of the Trinity House.

in February, 1856, he was made Knight of. the Order of the Seraphim by the King of Sweden. His creation as Prince! Consort was effected by letters patent, dated the 2d of July, 1857 and be was elected President of the Horticul tural Society in February, 1858. The Prince Consort was educated with his elder brother, the present Duke Regnant of Saxe Coburg Gotha, under 'the Consistorial Councillor, Florchutz, and at the university of Bonn. His studies there included ancient and modern i languages, history, the physical and natural sciences, mu sic, and painting.

In 1838 he visited England with his athcr, and in two years afterwards was married to Oueen Victoria, at St. James's Palace. The Prince Con sort had ever taken a warm interest in all social questions, and had devoted himself to various pursuits, which have given him a high character amongst all parties. He: paid great attention to agriculture, and very often carried off the highest prize offered for live stock. He had a model farm near Windsor, in the ma nagement of which he availed himself of every scien tific appliance aud improvement.

As head of th tine arts commission and chairman of the council of the Great Exhibition of 1S51 his services were invalu able, and to his exertions also the nation is indebted for ithe promised Exhibition of 1862, the Prince having offered to guarantee its success to a large pecuniary extent. The Prince held a large number of official positions. But of all his titles the one which he seemed most to have valued was that of President of the British Association for the Advance- ment of Science, to which he was elected in 1859. He opened the proceedings of the association at Aberdeen with an address which was applauded by all parties in the. mpire for its earnest and graceful eloquence, as well as for.

its tact and knowledge. The public appearances of Uis Royal Highness were always judicious, and he played with rare discretion the difficult and elevated part assigned to him in this country. He has avoid. all connection with politics, without any sacrifice of his dignity, or any concealment of his opinions on the social duties of life and of such great questions as! ithe education and advancement of the people, and the en- ouragoment of art, and science, and literature, he was always an eminent patron. The peculiar perils that beset ihim as the Consort of the tiueen were to attempt either too much or too little in private life.

Any error in this re spect might have subjected him to the charge of ambition or meddlesomeness on the one hand, or of insensibility or indifference on the other but from these and other dangers his heart and his intellect both aided in preserving him, and he gained the respect of all parties in the state, and the general approbation of the people. Scandal neve: once breathed upon his name, and he fulfilled all thi duties of a gentleman and a citizen in such a manner as to Iset an example to all around and beneath him, and to mak Ithe most illustrious home in the country' among the most, and the most happy in every relation in life. All communications for The Obskbteii to be addressed to the Editor, at the offices, 170, Strand, W.C. THE OBSERVER. LOXDOX, SVXDAY, DECEMBER 15.

Prince Albert is dead It was only yesterday that be was, it were, full of "lusty life to-day he lies in "coldj obstruction." Alas for the Queen who has lost thi partner of her life the first and dearest object of he affections. Alas for pomp and vanity that this erewhili mighty prince should now be insensible to praise or blame, food for the worm. The death of the Prince Consort may be truly said t- "eclipse the gaiety of nations." As the husband of the Queen, his loss will be felt by the whole empire, and it is no exaggeration to say that he will have an entire people fo his mourners. If anything could comfort Her Majesty in this sore affliction it would be the conviction that the nation hares her sorrow and deplores her bereavement buJ at the present moment must come from higher source than human sympathy, and all that may be done is to weep in silence, and wait for the healing operation of time. Placed in a difficult position, Prince Albert knew how ti toldeport himself so discreetly and so well, that he has died atllwithout kavinir a sinsrle enemy, while his friends were a host, He was a man of elegant mind, of cultivated tastes, of clear understanding, and of high and lofty aspirations fo; public good.

Tlie Great Exhibition of 1851 will' lasting monument to his memory and the Great Exhi bition of 1802 will be not less so. It was entirely owing to! his perseverance and patronage that these international! onuments of peace and progress were erected, and to him is honestly owing their perfection ao well as their inception, Peace to his ashes A good husband, a good father, aj wise Prince, and a safe counsellor, England will not soon look upon his like again." The Frince Consort had enjoyed such invariable good health, and lived so regularly all his life, that the public thought nothing of his illncBS until they were startled yes terday morning by the bulletin announcing a restless night and the appearance of unsatisfactory symptoms. We Lever knew a more deep feeling of regret, or of sympathy more profound, than was produced by this unexpected an nouncement, and by that of his death. The Prince's malady was not typhus eyer, but ferer of a typhoid cha racter. DEATH OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE CONSORT.

At ten minutes to eleven o'clock 011 Saturday night II. R.H. the Prince Consort died at Windsor Castle. For some days previous to his decease His Royal Highness had 'suffered severely from an attack of gastric fever but i was only on Friday evening that the disease assumed a form which gave cause for anxiety. The earliest public intimation of the illness of the Prince Consort was given in the Cw-f Cirnthtr of Sunday last, which stated "The party which had been invited by Her Majcsty'f command to assemble at W'indsorCastle on Monday had been! countermanded.

His Royal Highness the Prince Consort has been conlined to his apartments for the last week, suf fering from a feverish cold, with pains in the limbs. Within the last two days the feverish symptoms have rather increased, and arc likely to continue for some time longer, but there are no unfavourable symptoms." On Wednesday the first bulletin stated "His Royal Highness the Prince Consort is sutlering (from fever, unattended by unfavourable symptoms, but likely, from its nature, to continue for some time. James Clark, M.D Hu.niiy Holland, M. "Thomas Watson, M. William Jknneh, M.D.

Windsor Castle, Dec II. l-Sfil." On tbe following day it was announced His Royal Highness the Prince Consort has passed a quiet night. The symptoms have undergone little change. "James Clark, M.D., Tu-iMas Watsox, M.D., William Jkkner, M.D. Windsor Castle, Dec.

12." On I-nday the symptoms took a more scriojis form, as was stated in the bulletin of that day. His Royal Highness the Prince Consort passed a rest less night, and the symptoms have assumed an unfavour able character during the day. James Clark, M.D., llENitv Holland, M.D., "Thomas Watson, M.D. William Jenner, M.D. Windsor Castle, Dec.

VA, 1861." On Saturday morning the following bulletin was issued "His Royal Highness the Prince Consort has had nuieter night, and there is some mitigation of the severity pf the symptoms. "Jamks Clark, M.D., Hp-VKV Itoi 1 avti Thomas Watson, M.I)., Wii.i.iam Jenner, M.D. Windsor Castie, Saturday, 0 a.m., Dec. 14, 1 SGI." A telegram reached Buckingham Palace some time later, stating There is a slight change for the better in the Prince this morning. Windsor Castle, 10:10, Dec.

14, lro'l." Later in the day the gratifying intelligence was received of an improvement in the state of His Royal Highness, the immediate cause for alarm had away, and hopes! jwere entertained of a favourable issue. These hopes were. however, but short-hved, and in the evening our eotem- Porarv. the illn. published a telecram received from its oriespondcnt at Windsor, stating WiNIlsOli, Hali-i-ast Fovr The Prince is in a most critical state, and the physicians who are in attendance' upon His Royal Highness state that mother hour will decide whether he tves or dies.

'special service has just been held in St. John's Church jfor the purpose of uttering up prayers for the restoration ofl His Royal Highness' health. The greatest excitement pre, vails in the town." At the same hour a bulletin received at Buckingham Palace, the last that was issued, stated 1 His Roval Highness the Prince Consort is In a mosi critical state. James Clark, M.I)., Henrv Holland, M.D., Thomas Watson, M.D., William M.D. Windsor Castle, Dec.

I 1801. 4:30 p.m." From that time the symptoms commenced to take the most unfavourable turn, and fever of the typhoid type set in. All attempts to arrest the progress of the disease proved unavailing. The youth, strength, and unimpaired consti tution of his royal highness had already succumbed to th- wearying and weakening malady of the previous week, and the prince sank gradually till the last gleam of hope had departed, and he died tranquilly at the hour already stated The intense grief of the Queen and of the members of the royal family who surrounded the death-bed of Uis Royal Highness will be shared by the heartfelt sympathy of mil lions of English men and women, and every feeling 01 esteem and affection which the benignant reign of Her! Majesty has implanted in her people will be called forth give expression to the condolence which they will offer this moment of severe domestic sorrow. A telegraph was forwarded from Windsor Castle im mediately after the death of His Royal Highness to thi Emperor and Empress of the French at Paris, who, during the day, had made several inquiries respectini the state of the Prince's health to the Emperor 01 Austria, the Duke of Saxe Cohurg, and King and Crown Prince of Prussia, who had also made re.

peated inquiries by telegraph. His Royal Highness Francis Albert Augustus Charles! Emmanuel, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, K.T., K.P., O.C.B., G.C.M.G., LL.D. D.C.L., Ph.D., i'c, was the second son of Ernest, Duke) of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, by his first wife Dorothea Louisa, Princess of Saxe Gotha. His royal highness was born at Rosenau, Aug. 20, 1810, and his marriage withU Queen Victoria took place on the 10th of February, 1840.

The act of Parliament under which the Trince was natura The income granted by act of Parliament was 30,000. He received his title ol Royal Highness by patent, dated Feb. 6, 1840, and was cm. powered to quarter, the royal arms on the 7th of Feb. in th same year, un the following day he received his commis sion as Field Marshal, and he was made Colonel of the 11th or Prince Albert's Own Hussars on the 30th of April, 1840.

In April, 1842, he received his commission as Colonel of the Scots Fusilier Guards. In August, 1850, he becami Colonel-in-Chief of the 60th Rifles, and on the 28th of Si tember, 1852, he was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of thi Rifle Brigade and Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. I tori' position of affairs with America having continued to, exercise an unfavourable effect, and purchasers have a disinclination to operate. Sugar has been very nnii.r. but no variation of importance has occurred in values.

The demand for coffee has been small, and a slight reduction has been reported in quottttious but cocoa rum nnd ricp have been inactive, at about former prices. Saltpetre in the early part of the week was firm, and an ad-. ranee of (id. per cwt. occurred, but there has been less lesire to purchase during the last few days, and tne mantci lnaos nt nboiit the rates current on this dav se'iiniarht.

A decline of Is. per cwt. has taken place in tallow, the market for which has been dull. From the manufacturing districts the accounts during inr. nnat worlr have been of nmr torV character.

At Manchester there has been a better demand for cloths for the Indian and China markets, and yarns have sligntiv Klranrori Hnainess at Leeds, however, has continued dull, while at Hradford, Hudderstield, and Halifax there has been. spusnnnhle demand for SDrinir c-oods. 1 he Hosiery iiaue of Leicester has also continued moderately active SHARK MARKET. In the Rni'lu-nv Share Market, also, affairs have assumed a more tranquil appearance, and a tendency to recovery has been perceptible. The recent depreciation has had the effect of bringing in buyers, both for transfer and speculation, which, together with the upward movement in the Funds, lias led to a general improvement in the shares of the principal lfnes.

In the Eastern Counties, Caledonian, North Western. South Western. Lancashire and Yorkshire, land Hrighton the improvement has averaged about I per cent. In Midland it has represented per and in North Eastern (Berwick) and South Eastern say per while Great Northerns luive sliowu no change ot im portance. The traffic upon several of the larger undertak ings has been rather more lavounitiie.

noiwiinsianuing me continued inactivity of trade. The Colonial lines have con- inued to attract attention, and a rather large amount of business has been transacted. East Indian have advanced per and Great Indian Peninsula 1 per cent. I he Canadian undertakings have not varied to any material extent. Grand Trunk have been steady, and the Great Western are about i hichcr.

Bombay, Haroda, and Central India have risen lfc per cent. In the Foreign Market a firmer tone has also been exhibited, and business has been rather more active. South Austrian and have risen A. San Paulo 4. and Bahia and San Francisco A.

The American descriptions have undergone! numerous dealings, out the variations nave oeeu less extensive. To-dav there was a very limited business transacted in the Hallway Share Market, the dealers ami speculators oeiug Chiefly' occupied with the adjustment of the half-monthly account, and prices remained without any material varia tion. Caledonian improved to 101 4, Great Western to pi i. Midland to 127 j. and South Eastern to rJ.

London, and Dover declined to -14 and -hj, anu rnonn jWestern to 02J At the final close the tendency was, rather unfavourable. The I-reign and Colonial lines were without any change importance. South Austrian and Ixnnbardc-Venetian were nominally i noted 18 i. Antwerp and Rotterdam firm 6j, Great Western of Canada nj East Indian and Cape Town and Dock jj. The variations of the principal shares this week up to last evening, and the latest prices this (Sat unlay) afternoon, are shown the subjoined tame Highest.

Lewent. Latest. PI lol 101 61 1 111 112 10S iwi 51 54 115 117 91 i U- B-'J 93j 44 45 127J ill 63 i.lij 63 Bristol and Exeter 9fiJ ICaledontan 101? 10OJ Eastern Counties 51 51 Great Northern ll-'J 1HJ Great Western Lancashire and Yorkshire 103) Hi London and Black wall Brighton, and S. Coast lis London and North Western 92 93 London and South Western Sheffield, and Lincoln 4tj 44 Midland IL'71 126J Norfolk i.lj North British 1J North Eastern (Berwick) 100 WJ North Eastern (York) us "i Worth Stafford is, 121 5i 4jdiJ South Eastern "5 South Wales West Midland 4ft 44 75 06 67 41 46 39 40 IS 13 i 0 100 101 99 11)0 IS 19 fj Paris and Lyons ibombardo-Venetian Old IS 1 lOreat Luxembourg 8 Bast Indian looj WJ rest Indian Peninsula fP; In Grand Trunk of Canada 19 1 Great Western of Canada i'j Cimjab 1 an Paulo (Brazilian) SJ 5 I i-dia. Batiia and San Francisco 144 14J i idis.

The Jliniua Journal of to-dav states In the Mining share market there still a good business doing in the way investments, but not so much in speculative stocks. The chief business of the week has been in East Caradon, South Caradon, West 'aradon, Wheal Seton, Trelawncy, Marke Valley, Wheal Margaret. Wheal Hassett, West Seton, Mouth Frances, nest Bassctt. Russell. Jtc.

The IV.rn-torsof the Provincial Hank of England Tuesday declared a dividend at the rate ofl per cent, pt-r annum, together with a bonus of ikt cent.1 a quarterly meeting of the proprietors of the East India Company, onWedne.sdav, theordinary dividend wiis declared. The Ocean Marine Insurance Company's shares have ad vanced to prem. I he I liames and have been steady at I the Universal at2 1dis. and the London and Provincial at ilis. The Mercantile Fire have been firm at and the Commercial I'nion have remained at 2 ii-.

The latest prices of British. Foreign, and Colonial Mining! Shares are as follow: Alfred Consols J. Brit Iror. 1 to 2. Clifford Amalgamated 0to34.

Devon Great Consols toHOex East Basset 551060, East Caradon 2Ti 10 'i. East Cnrn Br en 91 to 10, East Wheal RuSsel to (Jramnier ana sc. Annyn 10 zi, ureal anuiii loigus oji 4i, Great Wheal Vor 6 to 7. Orenvilte 1 to lj. Herod's 10-11, vrai nrau or 1.

urciltuic lj 11. noiwi mmm Fool X7 to 39. HilifCTton Downs 3 to 4. Lady Bertha to Margaret 40 to V'ex an Marke Valley 10 to lot. North Downs 5.

Sortli Frances 2 to -M. Ni orth Wheal Basset L'i to North Wheal Crofty If to 21. Par Consols 7 8, rro- 8, n-idcnce 39 to 4. Bortndse Consols Mining Company i to i. South Caradon .135 to 345 ex BouthCarn Brea 4 to 41.

SoutliDe- von iron ana ueneral Aiming to), aontn neai Frances no loiuu, iStrav Park 31 to 33. Tamar Silver and Lead If tains Company to li, nn crotr if to ni, aie 01 lowey a vresi uassri- to 15. West Caradon 50 to 52 ex West Beton 2S0 to 290 Wheal Basset Bfi to 90. Wheal Buller 75 to 85. Wheal Kdwardi to 3, Wheal Kitty 4i to 5.

Wheal Man- Ann 18 to 17. Wheal Trelawney IS to 17. Australian to 1, Bon Accord Copper to Brazilian Land and Mining' Company 1 to 1L L'obre Copper S5 to 37, Copiapo 6 to 8, Dun Mountain Copper Mining; ICornDsnv 1 to H. East del Kev 1 to il Fortuna to 21, uompany 1 to nasi aei ney ft 10 ronuni i Oeneral 23 to 24, Great Northern Copper of South An to Kapunda to 1 Linares 7 to 8, Lusi df. to par, Mariuita to North Rhine Copper of Australia to Pontgihaud Silver Lead Mining and general to 24, ureal rioniierii copper 01 oouin aiuuiiia.

Lusiuman South Bmelt- inir 2 to 4. Port Philin IS to 1.. Brottish Australian i to 11 prem John del Hey 4S to SO. United Mexican 7 to Worth ing to Australasian Bank shares have tins week peen (hij to ou, Bank of Eevpt 201. Chartered of India.

Australia, and China 201 20, Colonial Bank 37 to HVj, Loudon Chartered of Australia 24 25, London and County 39 to 36, London Joint Stock 33 to 32. London and Westminster 701 to Oriental Bank 49 to 49, Ottoman Bank I7J to 17 J. Union of Australia 37, and Union of Canada Land snares nave iiurins tne week neen mi to IOa, Crystal raiace diock .1 10 oeriin niwrirumn to ElectricTeleirraphMi to ilU.Bnulibh and Australian Copper 3 to 3i Oriental Inland Steam 4 to 71. Peninsular and Oriental Steam to 70, Red Sea and India Telegraph 17 to 18. Scottish Aus- trmuan investment i-rj.

ana van uiemen ianu ui n. St. Katharine Dock Shaves have been at W), ami ictona Dock at to 99. There has been a marked diminution in the number of transactions recorded during the past week in the market for Foreien Securities. The speculators have contracted their Engagements, and the public nave operated to a very limited xtent.

JSevertheless the tone ot the market has improvcu, nd although occasional heaviness may have been produced th fluctuations in the Funds, the panic feelini? recently iirkish Six per Cents, were quoted "5 76, and on Monday they were dealt in at 77 77J afterwards they improved to 78. and closed yesterday at 76 774, showing therefore sustained advance of lh per cent, f'he Six per Cents. Of 1858 improved from 66 67 to 08 6ft, then showed a tendency to reaction, and the latest quotations last evening were 6l pS, or 1 per cent, higher than on this day se imigfit. The movements in the 100 Monds, and in the Four per Cent. Guaranteed, have not been important, but an advance has taken place.

The bargains officially recorded in Spanish Stocks have Deep restricted, nut more tirmness nas prevauea, nd tbe Certificates are dull but steady at o. Dutch, Kuaaian. and Portuguese have presented no feature of interest the Italian Loan has been rather higher, at and most of the Spanish-American securities have, been tolerably well maintained. The transactions in Brazilian. Buenos Avrean, Rqiiatorian, Peruvian, and Venezue- lan have represented a very small aggregate amount of business.

Mexican nave peen nuicn quieter, nut on Aiomiayi they improved to 27 g. winch, however, was not fully rlAnlinfvu linviii been since rcconleil at oi2 071 To-day the transactions in the Foreign Market have been very limited. Turkish Six per Cents, were dealt in at 77, and those of 1p- at Ui WJ, tne latest quotations oemg re- kancc. The Four per Cent, (iuaranteed were marked 101. I 1 ,1 DU81UCBB Wtt9 U1SU rCWflUCU ill 11.

ai. 77, and in Spanish Certificates at 5J. Mexican Bonds re- mainea at steady quotations, unit uargnin hras recorded in Chilian Four-and-a-Ilall per cents, at 8A Venezuelan Bonds were rather firmer, the advices just re ceived from Caracas are generally satisfactory. The following table shows the variations that have taken place during the week in some of the principal Foreign Stocks, from tlie commencement of business on Monday to Kts termination 011 Friday evening, and the latest prices this (Saturday) afternoon Highest. Lowest.

Closing. Brazilian Five per Cenls i 97 97j Mexican Three per Cento 27; 26 2fiJ Peruvian 4J per Cents 97 fuj Russian Five per Cents 99 97J 97 Ditto 4 per Cents Mi 90 9t Sardinian Five per Cents 78 77 771 Spanish Three per Cents 51 51 Ditto Deterred 42J 41J 41 Turkish Six per Cents. 78 77 Ditto Loan, 185S 09 66 B7 Ditto Four per Cents 102 ...101 101 Dutch Four per Cents 100 99 t)8J 27J 97 9i 92 78 i 42 77 68 101 lOOJ Fbexck Funds. The Rentes at Paris have fluctuated; nince our last from about to 95:10 for the Four-and- Half per and from 67:75 to 67:60 for the Three per ucnts. first Crimean winter that our military authorities dis.

covered the absolute necessity of a new organisation The experience dearly acquired at that time has not been thrown away. The years of peace since enjoyed have been well used. Both by land and sea our state of preparation is such as of itself to strengthen the hopes of those who look for the preservation of peace. But if there should be an unfavourable termination to the pending difficulty" if against our will we should be forced into hostilities with the Federal States, we are in the best position for main. taining the national honour, and for repelling any aggression that may in that case be attempted upon our colonies.

I As long as there is any possibility of working a way up gun 01 me 01. Lawrence, tlie steamers that are takini? but our troops will make the gulf their destination. If the winter should not be unusually early, or more than ordi narily severe, it is anticipated they may reach the island of Bic, rr even penetrate 50 miles further to Riviere du Loup, which is the easternmost terminus of the Great Trunk Railway of Canada. If thc6e vessels are successful in rcachinff either of the points named. tk.

will be no difficulty in transporting the troops to Qucbec, and thence to any place where their services may be needed. These troops will not be sent jout like the regiments sent to the East at the com. mencement of the Russian war, destitute of the means of transport, and with a most inadequate commissariat and medical department. Iti both of these particulars they wil be ready for immediate service, and the care and fore thought of the authorities hare caused every necessary of warm clothing, and the comforts required in a severe climate, to be provided for the men. Whether the number sent be limited to the 12,000 troops already despatched, or hinder orders to leave, or whether these be augmented to a much greater force, the due proportion of different arms, and the complete organisation will make it a perfect army.

With this addition to the strength of the present garrisons in Canada, and the local military organisation of the colony tself, any eoii de mam could be repelled, and for any more serious and protracted attempts there will be ample time to prepare. The Canadians themselves are eon. fident and secure. They have a good militia, capable of indefinite expansion, and the volunteer movement has made great progress in emulation of tfcat of which, we are reasonably proud at home. Improved arms for these local forces and a number of drill instructors have been already-sent, and the months of winter, during which regular cam paigning will be out of the question, even if the worst fears should be realised, can be occupied in setting and preparing ithese levies for doing justice to the patriotic spirit which.

nimates them. The two regiments stationed at Halifax will hare been Tobably sent forward to Quebec before the winter re gularly sets in, and two of the battalions arriving after the ice shall have quite closed the passage of the St. Lawrence, ill most likely take their places. The others will probably be landed at St. John's, whence they can be conveyed by rail across New Brunswick to Shediac.

Thence the sledge ode of transport, for which all preparations have been made, may be used, and the troops conveyed to the ter minus of the Grand Trunk Railway. The difficulties that may be encountered in sending forward our reinforcements to Quebec remind us painfully of the short-sighted impolicy of the Ashburton compromise of 1842, through which we are confined to such a northern route. But the energy and iromptitude with which the troops have been or are being despatched from England, and the careful foresight that has provided for every' contingency, make us hopeful that in spite of all difficulties most of tbe troops will be able to reach Quebec in good time, even although the direct route is closed against us. The struggle between the Northern and Southern States of America goes on still slowly, and without decisive re sults. The most important event of the war is, undoubtedly, the capture of Port Royal, and the lodgement made the Federal ships and troops on the Sea Islands.

This position is a serious check to Xorth and South Carolina, land to the two important cities of Charlestown and Sa vannah. The Southerners have already been driven to the desperate resort which they threatened so often, of burning cotton in the rough state rather than allow it to fall into the hands of the invaders. The Northerners have brepared ships full of stones to stop up finally the approaches to the Southern' ports. These are proceedings which will not help to dispose the European powers to show indulgence to a blockade which has already been so frequently broken, and which is attended with results so fatal to the interests of commerce and civilisation, and has done so little to hasten this seemingly interminable war to a con elusion. In the island the war fluctuates with varied and uncertain success.

The ships and the money of the North begin to tell upon the seaboard. On the Potomac the two great armies hold the relative positions they have eld so long. The right bank of the Potomac is 'still in the hands of the Southerners, whose batteries are brought to bear upon the enemy's ships attempting to ascend the river, but would, of course, give a different reception to a friendly force appearing in these waters. In spite of the presence of large Federal armies, the two great states of Missouri and Kentucky have pronounced for secession, in solemn Congress assembled. The people of Kentucky have endeavoured to preserve neutrality as long as they could but, when forced to a decision, gave their voice for South, as did also Missouri, although it is a state composing a very large white population, anu very-few slaves, and runs up, on three sides, amongst the free States of the Cnion.

These are two of the great border States, about which a serious controversy was always expected in the event of a separation as to which section they should belong, with Western Virginia and Maryland. Although neither possessing nor requiring slave labour, like their brethren further South, their sympathies have been unmistakably pronounced in favour of joining the Confederate States, whenever their opinion could be given unbiassed by the presence of the large levies of the North. Whilst there are no decisive battles no campaigns worth talking of in a military sense there have been more than enough of irregular skirmishes, and of sanguinary reprisals, exhibiting barbarous craving for personal revenge, but exercising no perceptible influence upon the issues of war or peace. In the meantime there are not wanting symptoms of im patience amongst commercial and moneyed men, and a grow ing distrust about the process of "subjugating" tbe South, which seems in no temper to be subdued. There are also strong symptoms of disunion creeping out amongst the politicians" of the North.

The Democratic interest he- 'gins to show itself once more. This party was often more than a match for the Republicans, and even in New York showed a majority against Mr. Lincoln at the last election. Shut up by the excitement about Fort Sumpter they now begin to breathe again, and exhibit a readiness to join once more in any opposition to the Government of Mr. Seward, for the President himself is secure for his term of four years.

We have no disposition to discuss the several disputed questions about the American AAmsuiuuun. out uusmeas, aa ciuviumeio, is iu umm: it it is. We have not been tempted to attribute any events specially to the working of democracy, or of anything else in the Trans-Atlantic institutious. Whatever is the cause, there is sometimes a difficulty in working with them. It 'may be the fault of society of too much prosperity of large resources of indulgence by other States.

What we do not swallow is the large pretension so often but forth without acts to bear them out. The North has long possessed a desire, not, indeed, to abolish slavery, but to confine it to certain geo graphical limits, chosen for political results. They passed laws to seize fugitive slaves and send them back within 'heir geographical limits. The free negroes they would not tolerate. They sent them to shiver in the uncongenial regions of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, arelleotimn of noliev is mom conducive to huorom in this horrid theVthe black man.

Colonel Fremont and Mr. Charles Sumner ua. arise, these seem to be enough of difficulties civil, military, roent made tip a total of 15,267,686, being an increase ofUhv 127,923. On the Dr. page of the banking departmenfcllejperienceti has been wholly allayed.

On Saturday last the Rest increased 3,861, the public deposits 711832. tne otuer aepoats were smaffer by I7', 760, and the seven- day and other bills were augmented 3,815. The Cr. side exhibited an increase in the other securities to the extent ol 109,389, the total being: and in the Govern tnent securities there was an augmentation of Some rather important ehanges are exhibited in the Bank Of France return for the month ending Thursday last, thi bunion having lieen increased to the extent of 1,586,666 while the notes have been reduced by 510,000. I he biHi discounted have been augmented by 310,000, and the ireasury uaiances ny xz, 110.

two, Dut the current accounts are smaller by 560,000, and the advances on securities by 230,000. The movements of the precious metals during the past week were ol a very limited description. I he import si amounted to 133,250, including 11,000 from the west coast ol Africa by the Armenian, 2, JO0 from the Peninsula by the Tagus, and 119,950 from the West Indies and the Pacific by the Atrato. The exports were 22,500 to the! BratU bv the ryne, jum.OOO to Bombay by the Mooltan and remittances to the Continent and the Peninsula through private hands estimated at 15,611, the total amounting to 71.711. The Silver Market during the past week has been quiet the bars by the steamer La Plata have been sold at 5s.

1W-J the present price is fls. 1-id. per oz. standard. The and Mexican dollars bv the same vessel have also been disposed of at 4s.

beincr 3d. lower. in the foreign exchanges during tne past week several alterations have taken place, although they have not been very important. Rills on Holland and Hamburg have lightly declined, but nn advance has taken place in tne rates on Trieste. St.

Petersburg, Milan, Genoa, Palermo, ana Messina. The following were the quotations current yesterday afternoon Amsieraain 11 17 to 11 snort: ditto 11 n'l to 11 noci leraam 11 mj to 11 19j, Antwerp 28 55 to as tx, Brussels aw to jo ui, iiamourc is si to is (Jj. tnree niontos fans a to 35 3-l. short ditto 25 571 to 25 il21. Marseilles 25 571 tol v-i, uaa to lie, Vienna 1 wm 14 r.

Trieste 14 45 to 14 55. Petersburg 32 to 321, Madrid 481 tol 48 1 Cadiz 48 to Leghorn 25 5 to 25 75. Milan 25 70 tol 11S i 10 to it. raiermo iioji umuns mi to 11VJ, XilSDOn OX tO 0Z, UPOrtO Oil BJi, three months. The public sales of colonial wool, which commenced on the 7th Of November, were brought to a conclusion on thel iitn insj.

1 he quantity offered amounted to about 71,661 bales, lhere was a gotxl attendance of both home and foreign dealers throughout, but the biddings for the finet descriptions were rather inanimate, and previous prices were barely sustained. Cape nualities, however, were rather freely tanemor exportation, at adecline of Id. to ljd. per lb. wm ah last sale's rates.

In tbe Mincing-lane markets during the past week! Emily Faithfull her approbation of the work, The 1 was the 3d Vic, cap. 1 and 2. There was a little cavilling a few months back, whenlfwhence they were shipped to Liberia by the liberality of the some reinforcements were sent to strengthen the scantyBritish Americans. They now begin to talk of using the uf'ijhi, wmcn nas oeen just issueu irum 111c leiui-iu 1 u-w. The Lord Chancel lor lias appointed Air.

1 nomas iienry Smith, of Xo. 1, I-redenck s-place, uiu-jewry. to ue a London Commissioner toadministeroatns 111 Liinnccry. Indian Mi sbum, Whitehall. Number of visitors to the Museum Public days Monday.

Dec. 1, 24(i Wednesday, 11th, 798; Friday, 13th, 188. By cards: Thurs day, 12th, a. Total, 1,241. St.

Mary's Hospital. Paddinotos. This most useful nstitution is, we reerct to find, sadly in want of funds fori the purpose of enabling it to meet all the demands which are made upon it. At the present time the hospital affords accommodation to 150in-paticnts, and during the last year more han 1 3, 000 out-patients were relieved. A meeting was held a few days since, when it was decided that means should be taken to pav off the debt of 3.000.

which at present se riously interferes with the efficiency of the institution. some very nanasome subscriptions were announced, induct ing 100 from Mr. Caoel. and a similar sum from Mr. Bunting.

The hospital is much needed in its present lo cality, and we hope soon to hear that the small amount required to place its finances on a more satisfactory' footing; nave oeen otitamed. Crystal Palace. Return of admissions for six days xj. a-x uuuuiu season ucnei itf6ii-. riArt 1 4 i 1 11 1 on regular garrisons in Canada, but the prudence of the stepMslaves against the South.

But even here it is not what was soon made manifest. Without taking into account thellwill be best for the liberated Africans, but which possibility of war arising out ot the Trent affair, there Onjjgufficient reasons for strengthening our forces in Canadalinternecine war. The Cabinet, ire are told, is divided on ithe death of the Duke of Wellington His Royal Highnessll'0 A much greater extent, and the promptitude with whichMthe policy not the humanity of preaching freedom to was granted letters of precedence next after the OueenBthe Government is acting in the despatch of troops to MXYili Impi-i'iinn nnlniiioft ill worthv nf all m.tafrlA nlli'd. t. 1:1.

fo on the 5th of March, 1840, and was nominated r. r. out last week the high state ot preparation of our navaMwhich the majority of the Cabinet at Washington have a Member of the Fnvy Council on the 11th of September.forcegi and the ease with which a formidable naval demon-lbitherto been opposed. Even if no foreign imbroglio should mgstration can tie maae. it is enunenuy satisfactory to knowj was appointed uranu aanger 01 inasor Park.