The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-06-16 00:00:00

MARKETS.

CORN-EXCHANGE. WEDNESDAY, Jrste 15.
The supply of Flour as well as Oats was extensive to-day, hut
short of all other Grain. We have had an extremely dull ma.ket
for every description of Grain, but without any material variation in
prices, except of Oats, which were rather cheaper.

[ From the Loh.lon New Price Csrremt.l
?Mesmer, JANE 1825.

COTTON.—There has been • complete stagnation in the Cot.
ton market here till yesterday, when about 2trO bags were sold ; the
pricer generally did not transpire, but it was understood to be ld.
to 2d. lower than the late hilliest currency ; our quotations must
be considered entirely nominal, they could not now be obtained
within Id. to 2d. per lb.; the Egyptian is reported to be offered at
even • greater reduction.
SUGAR.—The demand for 31uscovades last week watistestly
and considerable, the purchases were estimated to exceed 1,100
Mid* each day, there was no alteration in the prices; the 3lusco.
wades, suitable for refining, realising very high prices, and the
grocery description,' at low rates in proportion. fly public sale this
afternoon, 167 bhds S tierces Barbadae* Sugar. being much wanted
for colour, sold rather higher than last sale; brown 61s. 6d., yellow
635. • 68s. white 70s. a 72,5. The Sugar market has been voy in.
differently supplied to-day with new Sugars; tile request 1%, bow.
ever. extremely languid, and the whole sales of the day are'
estimated not to exceed 603 hhils ; no reduction in the prices can,
howev r be stated, though the market is so dull. Towards the
close or last week the Refined Sugar market became very heavy.
and lire gads could be purchased on lower terms; in Lumps and
:ow gods there was no alteration, and so scarce continued Lumps,
that no parcels offered under 87s.—Molasses were 28+. The mar.
ket to-day is uncommonly heavy, and a general reduction of Is. a 2s.
may be stated ; and even Lumps, though scarce, could to-day be
purchased 6d. a la. lower. 31olassee 27.. lid. The cause of the
heaviness is ascribed to the unfavourable reports received yesterday
from the Continent, particularly from Ilatnburgh. By private
contract last week, fine white Havannah sold at 545. yellow at 385.;
180 chests white Pemams at 46a. all round.
COFFEE.—The public sales of Coffee brought forward last
weak were extensive ; tine ordinary Cuba sold at 635. a 665.
ordinary 61s. and 82+.; ordinary St. Domingo 62+ ; large parcels
of good Manilla 645. a Wis. The Jamaica and other British Plan.
tation descriptions sold higher in propnrt ion, and were more in de-
mand than the Fereign Coffee; middling sold 90s— good middling
96*. There were two public sales this forenoon, 238 casks 82 bags
British Plantation. 602 bags St. Domingo; the latter good ordi-
nary pale sold at 621. • middling Demerara sold up to Irs.
good middling ; goodordinary Jamaica his., fine dedinary 675.,
middling coloury 795. Generally off Coffee to-day it may be stated
St. Domingo is steady ; Demerara la. a 2s. lower, good and fine
ordinary Jamaica a shade higher, and coloury 2s. a 3s. advanced,
the market looking firm.
INDIA COTTON GOODS.—The sale at the East-India
House of India Cotton Goods excited much interest; from the
rise in English manufactures and in Cottons generally, a very great
advance was anticiptited ; contrary to general expectation however
the whole went off at prices under the last sale. The advance in
raw Cottons in England. taking the extreme low and high prices
within the last six months is cent. per cent; on Cotton Yarns the
advance is 30 per cent., and on manufactured goods about 30 per
cent.

HEMP. FLAX, and TALLOW.—The Tallow market re.
mains in a very depressed state; there are huyers of the new at
35a. but few or no sellers under 35a. 6.1. Hemp is still 4/., and
steady ; there is little Flax at market; the quotations are the last
prices realised.
HOPS.—The accounts from the Hop plantations continue con.
trailictory in the extreme; the only weather that could save the
plant has set in, a warm scorching sun ; but in place of the reports
being favourable. the contrary is the case: the letters this morning
state the plant in some places as getting of a better colour, but the
increase of fly is excessive, and the stalk is literally covered bla-k
with invests, ant; all the new shoots are overrun with ►ice. The
duty, which is sonic criterion of the general opinion, remains at 50
to 53,000/.
Some of the letters this morning state that rain accompanied
with thunder can only afford the planter any hopes.

HUM, BRANDY, and ROLLA NDS.—AII doubt as to rums
being used by the rectifiers Is to-day removed; there is, however,
nn date fixed for the operation commencing; it is expected Sth
January next. The uncertainty which prevailed as to rums being
used by the rectifiers, occasioned several of the holders to sell rums
last week ; the consequence was a reduction in the prices ; Lee-
' wards 4 and S over were sold at Is. 9d. and a parcel of tine proofs
realised the Same price. At a late hour to-day no sales were re-
ported, but it would be difficult to purchase proof Leeward. at
Is 19d. and we think there will be little business done till the final
effect of the measure respecting rum is ascertained : that is, at
what price British spirits from malt can be brought to market, and
at what the spirit from rum, respecting which to-day there is the
greatest diversity of opinion --Brandy ia still heavy : new to ar-
rive, 3s. Id.; housed of last year, 3.. 3d.—lu Geneva there Is no
alteration.

COCIIINEA h—The nublic sale this forenoon, 10 bags weld.
neal, was altogether taken in, Bs. 9.1. a 10s. 3d.
INDIGO.—By puhlic sale this forenoon, 41 arrow' Spanish iw. '
dign was entirely taken in ; of the second sale, 134 nerons Caracas
indigo, about 25 serons sold 4s. lower than the late highest point
of this market.
TEA..—Thleale at the Indimllouse finished this forenoon ; our
quotations are regulated by the prices obtained. The common
twankays sold 3s. 3d. a 3s. 3id. ; the good 3s. 31,1.. 3s. ; there
were none very fine; the are about 3d. per lb. lower ; hysons4re
rather dearer ; common So. a Is. Oid.; good 4s. 2d. a 4 7d. ;
fine ss. Id. a ss. 11 id. - the remainderot the boheas sold at 2s. 21d.
• 2s. 4d. and are id. cheaper than at the beginning of the sae.
The private trade teas, a mixed parcel, sold at moderate prices.
FRUlT.—There is a large cargo' of Valentia Railing landed,
hut at present not in the market, the proprietors expecting • fur..
thee adv./rice ; the demand for exportation for new Red Smyrna
Raisin,' has been very extensive lately, and caused an advance of
Ss. to 4s. per cwt. There are very few remaining in the importers'
hands, and the prices demanded now are 4." for Volalts, and Mis.
for terahournas. The stock is very much reduced, and there re-
mains but a very small proportion of old on hand. Currants fully
maintain their prima, but are not a very ready sale at this period
of the season. In the other descriptions of Fruit there is no alter.
ation.
SPICES.—There has been a considerable demand for low.priced
Pepper ; the light sold extensively at ; there are row buyers
at sid, which is id. lower than the last India House sale. Some
sales of the best Nutmegs are reported at 4s. ed.; Cinnamon,
Mace, and Cloves, are at quotations entirely nominal; no sales
whatever reported. About 420 bags Pimento at public sales last
week went off at 91d. for ordinary, and 9jd. a 9jd. for good
quality. .This forenoon, 148 bags Pimento sold steadily 914.
a Std.
TOBACCO.—There has been a considerable improvement in
the demand for Tobacco ; from 400 to 500 hiis. have lately been
sold at at high prices as during the.greatest animation of the mar-
kets some months ago; Virginias Id. a 41d. ordinary : in addition
to the gales we have specified, an extensive operation has taken
place between two of the principal speculators, the particulars,
however, are not allowed to transpire.
OlLS.—Oils are very heavy, but without any redaction in the
prices.

SALTPETRE.—The request for Saltpetre has grca,ly re.
wired; the price, which a short time ago was 215., is to-day 24,
6d. a 25e.

SlLK.—There is rather more doing, and the market has the
appearance of a general improvement.
PROVISIONS —Bee; and Pork are unaltered: the fine wea-
Ater causes a little more business to be doing in Bacon. The ar-
'rivals of Dutch Butters command 9lls. on the quay.

BIRTHS.
On the 15th inst. In Gloucester-place, the lady of the Very Rev.
Dr. Calvert, ll'arden of 31ancliester, of a son and heir.
At Brightoo, on the 10th inst. the Baroness de Rutzen, of a son
and heir.
At High Wycombe, on Friday last, the Hon. Mrs. Crewe, of
a ROIL
On Friday las*, in New-street, Spring-gardens, the Lady Maria
Wen, of a daughter.
The lady of the Honourable James Caulfield, R.N., Lower
Mount-street, Dublin, on the 10th inst. of a son.