The Sun.
London, England, 1855-06-01 00:00:00

COLONIAL.

TZA.—This article has been dull. Common congou has
realised Bid to 8d per lb.
SUGAR.—There having been no public sales on Tuesday,
husiness has been rather checked. British Plantation has
been firm. Barbadoes sold publicly at 34s Gd to 42s for
low to fine grocery. Jamaica brought 34s to 36s 6d for
mid brown to mid greyish yellow. East India—Mauritius
realised full sales, but low mid to good and fine grey was
taken in at 358 to 375, low to good yellow at 358 to 37s 6d,
fine at 38s to 38s 6d, and grainy low mid to line bright
yellow at 38s to 41s. Benares went 6d higher, mid to good
white selling at 39s to 403. Brown and yellow Madras went
at 30s 6d to 31s 6d, being steady. A cargo of Pernambuco
afloat fonnd buyers, but the price did not transpire. Mus-
covado Manilla was taken in at 31s per cwt. Pernambuco
mid brown to low mid yellow went at 32s 6d to 363 per
cwt. Refined has been firm at 48s to 483 6d per cwt for
brown lumps.
COFFEE.—There has been a good inquiry for Plantation
Ceylon; low mid sold at 603 to 625, and other sorts at 55s
to 595. Native has been quiet, and ord was taken in pub-
licly at 46s 6d per cwt. Mid brown Mocha brongtit 74s to
75s 6d, but good long berry was taken in at 81s. Bahia
went at 41s to 445, and Rio at 37s to 40s. Santos was
taken in at 488 to 52s per cwt.

RICE.—Bengal at public sale realised a slight advance,
viz., 13s to 14s 6d for low yellowish to mid. white. Cleaned
Java was taken in at 26s per cwt. Mid. and good mid.
Bengal went privately at 14s to 14s 6d per cwt.
SPlCES.—Singapore and Batavia pepper went at previous
prices, the former at 44d, and the latter at 44d to 4id.
Malabar realised sid to 54d. for good shot. Mwce steady.
Batavia went at 2s ld for mid pale, and Penang at 2s id to
2s 3d. Penang nutmegs, brown, realised 2s 5d to 2s 10d,
and limed, 2s 4d to 2s 8d per lb. Cassia Lignea was taken
in at 120 s to 128 s for third to good first pile ; Cassia Vera
sold at 38s 6d. Rough-coated calicut ginger brought 255,
and ord. dark Bombay cloves, 4lid to 5d per lb. Pimento
is firm at 54d per lb.
MM.—Thera has been a good demand for Demerara at
2s Gd., and Leewards at 2s 3d per proof gallon.
SALTPETRE.—The demand has increased, at 3d to 6d
advance—viz., at 25s Gd for 10i, 27s 6d for 7,1, and 29s
for 2i. per cent. refraction.
COTTON.—This article has been active, at id per lb ad-
vance.
TALLOW.—P.Y.C. has been firmer, at 51s per cwt on the
spot.
GREEN FRUIT.—The demand continues good. Oranges in
request ; a cal go, per Secret, from Lisbon, sold by Keeling
and Hunt at public sale, maintained the price obtained of
late. No improvement in lemons. More inquiry for nuts,
and a lively business doing in all kinds.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAIT COMPANY.—At
meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Compaoy,
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BATH ELECTION.—Tho mayor has appointed Saturday
for the nomination of candidates anxious to secure the
seat resigned by Mr. Phinn, Q.C. The friends of Mr.
Whateley (Conservative), as well as the supporters of
Mr. Tite (Liberal), are very sangune of success, and
there is every probability that the contest will be a very
close one. At the last election the numbers were :
Captain Scobell (Liberal), 1,332 ; Mr. Phinn (Liberal),
1,290 ; Mr. Whateley (Conservative), 1,253.
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—On the 31st ult., at Si.
George's Church, Hanover•square, by the Lord Bishop
of St. David's, Alexander Young Spearman, eldest son
of. Sir Alexander Young Spearman, Bart., of Spring
Court, Middlesex, and Portman-square, to Mary Anne
Betha, youngest daughter of Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart.,
of Glanusk Park and Rangoed Cattle, and M.P. for
Breconabire.