The Sun.
London, England, 1853-04-04 00:00:00

UAL NEWS.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The sales of cotton at Liverpool on Saturday
were estimated at from 7,000 to 8,000 bales, of
which 2,500 American were taken for export and
on speculation. The market closed tamely ; prices
of all kinds were slightly in favour of buyers. The
sales comprised 800 Pernam and Maranham, at
to 6id. ; 180 Bahia, at 6d. to 6/d. ; 100
Egyptian, at 6/d. to 13d. ; 300 Surat, at 3d. to
4Ad. ; 50 Sea Island, at is. 91d. to 2s. id. ; and
6,000 American. Railway Shares were dull.
The Corn Market is firm to-day.
The following particulars of the Fruit trade are
furnished by Messrs. Houghton and Levy, of
Liverpool:--
"Opinions have been expressed that the high rates de-
manded for old Currants would have the effect of con-
siderably checking the consumption ; but we think, from
the fact that in 1840 and 1841, when Currants ranged
from 75s to 80s., the demand was greater than at a later
period when selling at 28s. to 345., will be sufficient
proof to show that high prices will not have the effect
imagined. Our latest advices from the Currant growing
countries, state, in consequence of the mild weather,
many of the Vines have thus early commenced to shoot,
and the new leaves, as well as the shoots, show in seve-
ral districts symptoms of the disease, the former being
covered with blight, and the latter being deprived of
their usual freshness and elasticity. In countries where
the same disease had before shown itself, viz., France
and Italy, experience proves that wherever it made its
appearance it continued for several successive years, and
it is recorded in the Zante Chronicles that a similar
disease attacked the vineyards of that Island in the be-
ginning of last century, and that it continued for three
consecutive years, and attaining its highest degree of in-
tensity in the second. The planters therefore look for-
ward to the forthcoming crop with most anxious appre-
hensions. The arrivals to this port during the month
consists of about 170 tons from all parts.
The condition of the Silk market is thus described
by Mr. Henry W. Eaton :
" March may be considered the quietest month experi-
enced by the silk trade for some time, which, however,
may be attributed to perfectly natural causes, viz., the
extent of previous operations, and the holidays usual at
this period. Prices have continued firm, and it will be
seen that the deliveries exceed those ever before reported,
or what the most sanguine expectations could have anti-
cipated. In Chinas, early in the month, a few parcels
changed hands, Isaltees from 17s. to 195., and Taysaams,
1114 s. 6d. to 17s. The accounts from China up to the Ist
February, received this morning, report further sales
'of about 1,000 bales at previous rates, leaving
an unsold stock of all sorts of 1,100 bales. The ex-
change had continued to advance, which it was feared
would tend to check shipment generally. The exports
of new silk, from Ist July to date, were 21,783 bales,
against 14,400 bales at the same period last season.
The quality, generally, appears good, but the fault of
endyness in the particular sort before alluded to, has not
diminished in the slightest degree. The letters from
Calcutta, of the 19th February, state that a high price
had been given for Mature silk, but that the usual
shippers of the current sorts were holding back in
consequence of the high rates asked, and which,
with very few exceptions, would leave a loss in this
market. In Brutias, the imports have been
under 100 bales, which have been sold chiefly for
export. Persian silk remains without alteration,
being still taken rather freely in the absence of suitable
Bengals. Italian silk seems more neglected than ever,
and some few bales of raws have been reshipped. The
demand for China and Bengal thrown silk for export
continues unabated."
Advices of Saturday from Hamburgh state that
business was dull. The rate of exchange was 13 3.
Money was very abundant. Discounts 2k to 2t
per cent,
At St. Petersburgh on the 22d ult., the weather
was exceedingly cold. The Navigation, however,
was expected to open at the end of this month.
The letters per Great Britain are not of later
'date. •
ust delivered.
The American letters are j
The English Stock Market has been steady, but
inanimated. Consols realise 99i to par for Transfer
and 100 to for Account. Exchequer Bills of June
are 7s. and those of March 7s. to 10s. premiutn.
The New 5 per cents. have been quoted at 125.
These are but rarely dealt in. Fast India Stock is
at 262 to 2623/4. The foreign intelligence appears
to be tolerably satisfactory.
The advices which the Committee of Mexican
Bondholders have received from Mr. Falconnet, by
this packet, are dated Mexico the 3d ult.
The 70,000 dots. per balance of the cotton
licenses, had not yet. left Mexico, owing to there
having been, as yet, no conducta to Vera Cruz ;
and in the present provisional state of the Govern-
ment in Mexico, it was of course impossible to
make any progress in matters depending on the
action of the Executive. Fifteen States had al-
ready given their votes in favour of General
Santa Anna for President, so that he had already
a majority, and it was thought his election would
be nearly unanimous.
The packet appears to have 26,200 dollars for ,
Messrs. Baring, BrOthers, and Co., on account of
the dividends.
In Mexican Bonds there is a large business
doing, and they have ruled at 26i to 27i7--being
very full prices. Grenada Deferred Stock is like-
wise in request at 1J gto Brazilian Old Bonds
have been marked 1001 ex. dividend. Peruvian
Scrip keeps at 3i to 4 premium, and Venezuela
Deferred Stock is quoted 17. The Sanish Certi-
ficates have risen to I—being si to 9. The
Swedish Loan is 1/ discount, and the Turkish
merely nominal. The New Deferred Spanish
Bonds are at 24k. Portuguese 4 per Cents. are
marked 39g. Russian Bonds are quoted 117 i,
French 3 per Cents. 80, with the exchange at 25 5,
and Dutch 4 per Cents. 97.
The Australian Gold Mine Shares are flatter,
especially the Great Nugget Vein. The Californian
are higher, and in demand. The Metcalfe (Jamaica)
Mine are up to 16 and 16 premium, and. the Port
Royal and Jamaica Company's Shares are sought
after.
We have been requested to state that there is no
foundation for the report alluded to in the Daily
News that the Directors of the Australian Consols
Gold and Copper Mines Company were disposing of
shares. The capital stock of the Company, nearly
60,0001., has long ago been fully subscribed. It
may be observed that this is an Australian Land
Company which derives part of its income from the
payment of Royalties and Mineral Leases from the
Corporation to whom they are granted, and not a
Gold Company as 'Stated in the same paper.
The Land Company's Shares are neglected, and
are nominally at about the previous rates.
The Shares of the new Australian Banks are
very depressed, and the Chartered of India, Aus-
tralia, and China have fallen to I premium. The
London of Australia are -a to 3/4 discount.
Railway Shares are firm generally, but there is
very little doing.

BRITISH FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK THIS DAY,
(From the Official List.)
Business done.
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities
New 5 per Cent. Annuities 125
India Stock
100
Consols for Account
Exchequer Bills, ,d. June. March.
1.
7
£lOOO
£5OO 7 10 7
Small 7 10 7
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PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Grenada Bouds, Deferred,
Mexican 3 per Cent. , ,
Peruvian Bonds, 1849,
.41 per Cent.
Ditto Scrip
Portuguese 5 per Cent..
Ditto, 4 per Cent 39i
Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Spanish New Deferred, 3 per Cent 24i
Spanish Committee Cert. of Coup. not fun si 9 p s
Swedish Loan 1 d
Venezuela Bonds 32 per Cent —
Ditto Deferred, 1 per Cent l7
French Routes, 3 per Cent
Dutch Exchange 22 per Cent 66
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates...

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