16 DECEMBER 1865, Page 3

The demand for money during the week has beas very

active. In the open market the quotations have been fully up to, and in some instances in excess of, the Bank rates. The Bank statement issued on Thursday evening shows several important changes as compared with the preceding return. The leading feature is the great increase in the advances made by the establishment, to the extent, viz., of 2,337,833/. Private deposits exhibit an increase of 1,612,882/., the stock of bullion has fallen to 14,021,4031., and the reserve of notes and coin to 8,117,474/.