The Sun.
London, England, 1852-02-04 00:00:00

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were estimated
at 4,0 0 bales; the market was heavy, and American were
1-16 d. in favour of buyers. The sales comprised 2,500 Ame-
rican, 200 Pernam and Maranham, at 5%d. to 6%d.; 100
Bahia, at 5.11c1. ; 500 Egyptian, at 514 d. to 5%d. ; and 500
Surat, at 3d. to 3%d. per lb.—Railway Shares were dull, at
rather lower prices.
Upon the state of the Produce markets Messrs. Jewesbury
advise us that during the last week or ten days " a rather
improved tone has taken place in our markets, produced in
some measure by the great abudance of money, and conse-
quent reduced rate of interest. The article Cochineal, being
very low in price, attracted attention, and considerable pur-
chases were made on speculation, which had the effect of
causing an advance of about 6d. per lb. There was no new
feature in this article toijustify so great an advance, the stock
being very large, and considerable supplies expected; other
leading articles have also become firmer, and a large busi-
ness has been done at full current rates; the importations of
produce have been large, and the stocks generally show
corresponding increase, yet the deliveries continue upon the
same satisfactory scale. The reports from the continental
markets are unfavourable as to prices, consequently
the orders received from abroad are chiefly with
very low limits. Dyes and dyeing materials
have been in fair demand. Indigo commands previous
rates; the superior;qualities of Lac Dye have been in request
at full prices, but the very inferior descriptions are lower.
Cochineal, in consequence of the speculators wishing to
realize the advance, has within the last few days declined in
value Id. to 2d. per lb. There is no alteration in other
articles to call for particular notice. From the manufactur-
ing oistricts an average business is reported for the time of
the year. Spinners of Cotton Yarn are demanding an ad-
vance, in consequence of the increased price of the raw ma-
terial, but the buyers are unwilling to accede to it, viewing
the rise as chiefly caused by speculation."
There are two or three failures advised at Cork, including
T. S. and W. Hardy, Mr. Denny Lane, and Mr. Joseph
Dunbar, but the highest amount of liabilities is 12,0001. 41_,t
the meeting of the creditors of Messrs. Mackay, Hadow, and
Co., the liabilities were stated at 29,7431., but it is not known
how the estates will wind up.
The Foreign Exchanges were quoted yesterday afternoon
for three months' bills as follows :—Paris 25 424... to 47%.
Antwerp 25 45 to 47%, Amsterdam 11 191 A to 19%, Rem'
burgh 13 101% to 10%, Frankfort 120% to 120%, Trieste 12
40 to 45, Amsterdam and Trieste were higher and others
much the same.
The rate of exchange at Hamburgh last Friday was 13 5 4,
and firm. Funds were supported.
A better tone has arisen in the English Stock Market, the
quotations being up about 14 per cent. This is in conse-
quence of the rather pacific tenor of the Palmerstonian debate.
The chief business has been in New Three-and-a• Quarter
per Cents ,at 9814 to 98%. The Three per Cents. are 97%
to N. Money Stock has been rather in demand. Bank
Stock is worth 216, and South Sea Stock 1(7. Exchequer-
bills are up to 605., and 635. premium. Consols now are
961/2 5,4,
Foreign Stocks have been neglected. Mexican keep firm
at 32 to 32%. Equador are at 4%, and Grenada Deferred
at 6% to 6%. Spanish Passive Bonds are 5%, and the New
Deferred 18. French Three per Cents. bring 64f. 50c., with
the Exchange at 25f. 25c. to 25f. 30c. Dutch Two-and-a-
Half per Cents. have been 58,4 ; and Belgian Four-and-a'
Half per Cents. 9 i ,t/t.
Railway Shares have been in moderate request, and at
full prices. South- Western have touched 87 and 871%. The
other lines, also, are supported. Foreign Shares are dull, bat
rather dearer for the French lines.
The Gold Mines are but little dealt in.
QUARTER TO THREE.
Console 96i 1 ex in,
BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK
(From the Official List.)
sank Stock 216

3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities.-- ..... 9734%
3 per Cent. Consols Anns.
New 314 per Cent. Anus. 98%%306%
14
uong Annuities, Exp. Jan. sth, 1860... 7
India Stock —
Do. Bonds, 10001 7O p
South Sea Stock 107
Consols for Account 9654Vi
Exehauuer Bills I -4,d
1,0001.
,00/
Small — 60 63 p
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE o'CLOOL
Equador Bonds
Grenada, 1% per Cent. ... ......
Do. Ex Dec. Coupons 1849 l7
Ditto Deferred Oa 4
bf sxican Bonds, 1846. ex Jan. Coupons 32 I,i,
Ditto Passive Bonds 51,4
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent. ......
Ditto, New Deferred lB
Dividends on the above payable in London
French Rentes, 3 per Cent.
Exchange 2se. 25f. 306.
Belgian 45,1 per Cent . 9114
Dutch 214 per Cent., 12 Guild ... 5814
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates ... 90 LA

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.—TUESDAY.
... 11 18 Gibraltar
Amstercam •• •• •• • •• •• .• •• s
30_
Ditto, three months .• 11 19% Leghorn .
Rotterdam .• 12 0 Genoa
Antwerp • • •....... •• .. 25 50 Milan
Brussels 25 50 Veniee................
gamburgh •• • • • • M.B • 13 104 Naples +'
A1t0na................ Palermo, peroz ........
Paris, 3 days'sight 32!,6 Messina ....... 120 X
Ditto, 3 months .... 25 47 Lisbon.....: :......• 63
Marseilles •• .• ........ 25 50 0p0rt0................ 63
Bourdeaux.... Rio Janeiro ...... • • ••
rrankforton Maine.... 121 Buenos Ayres .• •• • • ..**,
.......-
8er1in................-• •••••• • • • • • • New York, 60 dayesigui
Vienna, effec. 50."... 12 50 Philadelphia
Trieste, ditto.... • • .... 12 50
Petersburgh, Rhin.. 37% Foreigntz toonseladein
Madrid -....... AO Si Portugal Gold Coin • • 0., •
sbuartLii. o
.x, ?Z3 1
xs
Cadiz ...- 50% Spanish Doubloons .. u
n 4 1
Barcelona •• • • ........ New Dollars .... •• • o•
Silver in bars ...... ••