The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-16 00:00:00

FREIGHTS.

To London a Ns to £3 123 6d per ton.
To Liverpool 23 12s 6d to 2315 s per ton.
To Calcutta nominal, per rass.
To China nominal, per candy.

THE CALCUTTA MARKETS.
(From the Bengal Ilurkarn of Sept. 4.)
Since our last issue we have received by the steamer
Bombay the London mail of the 25th July. The com-
mercial adeices from home, as far as the colonial mar-
kets are concerned, are much more unsatisfactory than
had been anticipated. The accumulation of stocks of
almost all Indian staples had checked speculative de-
mand, and in many instances a fall in prices had been
the consequence. These unfavourable accounts have
had their effect on our market by increasing the distrust
which was already generally felt in commercial quarters,
and causing greater depression in our market. Under
such circumstances, the amount of business done during
the week has been on a very moderate scale.
By the eteamer Paou Shun, which arrived here from
China on the 31st ult., we have Canton dates to the 4th
ult. Trade was almost at a stand still, and the attack
on the city was hourly expected. Great excitement
prevailed both amongst the Chinese and the foreigners.
Opium had declined to s33s—the lowest we have known
for some years past, and which will, no doubt, entail
heavy losses on the shippers.
Our market for British cotton piece goods remains
quiet and dull, dealers keeping back with the expecta-
tion of obtaining their wants on more favourable terms.
Large arrivals are expected next month, which will pro-
bably bring down the prices considerably.
In metals very little has been done this week, and
prices are almost the same. Though the demand for
copper does not seem to be so brisk as some time ago,
yet holders are firm.
Our Money Market remains the same as before, abun-
dance of funds and accommodations obtainable on very
reasonable terms. Not much doing in Government se-
curities, of which the following are the ruling rates :
Transfer Five per Cent....Rs 3 0 oto 3 8 0 prem.
Old Sicca Four per Cent 2 0 oto 2 8 0 die.
Co.'s Rs, ditto 1 0 oto 1 8 0„
The Share Market stands as follows :
Bank of Bengal Shares Rs. 6375 to 6400 each.
Agra and U.S. Bank
North-Western Bank
India General Steam 1075

Aiasam Company ..
Bengal Coal Company
Bonded Warehouse

200 to 210 „
1760 to 1770 „
315 to 325 „

Calcutta Steam-tug Association 1050 to 1070
EXCHANGE.—We have no alteration to notice since
our last, and quote six months' sight papers.
Bank bills at is. to is. llid. per Co's Rs.
Ist class credits at is. Hid. to is. 11Rd. ditto ditto.
Documents...... at is. Hid. to Is. Hid. ditto ditto.

FREIGHTS.—The rates-continue almost the same as
reported last. The arrivals during the week have not
been large, and ail the tonnage available has already
been secured, though there is not much doing for Great
Britain ; tonnage for seeds and jute is wanted, and of
the former a large quantity is offering. As regards the
country trade some activity prevails, and a good trade
is reported.
INDIGO.—The season is now approaching to a close,
and it is evident from the result that the estimates of
the crop will have to be materially reduced. Even the
factories in the upper provinces do not hold out such
good prospects as before. We have nothing doing in
our market. Exports in August :
Chests. Maunds.
To Great Britain
North America 63 252

THE MADRAS MARKETS.
(From the Madras Price Current, Sept. 8.1

Since the date of our last issue the market has received
some accession of British manufactures, but there is no
marked improvement to notice, though there appears
to be a better demand for some descriptions, but holders
being desirous to realise their stocks have been obliged
to reduce prices in many instances. In piece goods
there is a steady demand for shirtings of good quality.
For cambrics, bleached are the only kind that are
in demand. Bleached jacconets of superior quality con-
tinue in fair request. In mulls the bleached descrip-
tions are more saleable than the grey. In book muslins
there is no change to notice. In lappets there have been
no transactions reported. Turkey red goods of superior
quality and colour continue in good request, and the
stock in first hands are very low. For navy chintz the
demand is inactive, but cloth of good stout texture inter-
mixed with orange sprigs is saleable. Some grey twist
has been sold, and prices appear steady. In orange very
little has been done, but thread of good quality and
colour is saleable at our quotations. In Turkey red
there have been no transactions. In metals, copper iron,
lead, and spelter continue in fair request, and, as there
is very little doing, prices have not undergone any mate-
rial change. Tin plates are improving, but quicksilver
continues dull.

COTTON.—The western crops, as mentioned in former
issues, have completely failed this season from drought.
The Tinnevelly district was more fortunate, and the crop
there promises to be above the average in quantity, and
to be good in quality. The price for first sort Tin-
nevelly, deliverable at Tuticorin, continued stationary
fur some time at about 54 re. per candy, but our last
quotation is 561 re. The crop of this description of
cotton is estimated at 30,000 candies, two-thirds of which,
or thereabouts, will probably go to England, and the
rest to China.

Corno.—Purchases of this article are being made
at from 80 rs. to 87 8 rs. per candy, as it arrives from
the Mysore and Salem districts, where the cultivation is
increasing.
Mon.—The high prices still current, the result of
the drought with which we have been inflicted, cheek
exports of this article, except to France.
INDIGO.—The present season may be considered the
most disastrous on record. There will be no Madras—
e., southern indigo—and very little Kurpah, and that
of inferior quality. The cause is drought. The cultiva-
tion of this dye almost always suffers either from too
much or too little rain, and it is really quite time that
the water element in this part of the world should be
brought under control, by science applied to public
works.
The export of indigo from Madras, for the twelve-
months ending with 30th May last, amounted to
21,10,9031 b., and the export for the three months end-
ing on the 31st ult. is 1,20931 lb., against 4,42,853 lb.
during the some period last year.
OIL SIZEDS.—Some small sales of linseeds have taken
place at 20 rs. to 21 rs. per candy. In other descrip-
tions there is scarcely anything doing, as the market is
bare of supplies. At the northern ports prices have
advanced in consequence of increased demand ; but
as the prospects of the ensuing crops are looked
upon favourably, it is expected that in a few months
hence Gingely and other seeds will become cheaper.
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SUGAR.—This has also been a disastrous year for what
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have been more fortunate, and from them no great fall-
ing off of export is anticipated. The hydraulic works
set on foot by Colonel Cotton in the latter district have
been of essential service.

SALTPETRE.—In fair demand for export, but the mar.
ket is bare of supplies. For good quality our highesi
quotation would be given.
RED WOOD.—In good demand for shipment to Eng•
land, but there is very little procurable at present.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY.
ebip George AWN Hooper,