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MONETARY AFFAIRS IN ST. LOUIS. Sr. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 6, P. M. A meeting was held yesterday at the Merchant's Exchange to consider the currency question. Mr. Henry, Bank Commissioner of Illinois, made a statement of the condition of the banks of that State, which was generally regarded as satisfactory. The Commit tee appointed to report on the subject convened in the afternoon, but adjourned without coming to a definite conclusion. The vote on receiving the currency at par stood at a tie previous to the adjournment. A resolution was passed to petition the Legislature to issue no more bonds at present, and to create a sinking fund for the payment of the interest on those already issued. Another meeting was held at the Exchange to-day. The suspension of Lucas & Co. created no excitement, as their assets are known to be ten times greater than their liabilities. There is a run to-day upon the Bank of Missouri, and the Boatmen's and Germans' Savings Institutions. There are no evidences of suspension yet. The regu. lar banks remain strong. At the meeting at the Merchants' Exchange to-day, & resolution to receive and pay out the currency at par was adopted by an overwhelming vote.
