The Sun.
London, England, 1853-03-08 00:00:00

MONEY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
estimated at 6,000 bales, all to the trade. The
market dosed tamely, without alteration in prices.
The sales comprised 4,500 American, 200 Pernam
and Mriranham, at 6id. to 7hd. ; 20 Bahia, at
6d. ; 500 Egyptian, at 6d. to is. and is. 2d. ; and
600 Su rat, at 3d. to 4id. per lb. The share
market was flat, but closed steadily.
Upon the condition of the dried fruit trade, it is
stated by Messrs. Witherby and Hanson that
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"Currant market continues firm and well supported,
and the purchases by grocers and speculators have been
consider able in extent at full prices. The demand has
much vF &lied, running at the beginning of February upon
fine island fruit, then upon middling sorts, afterwards
and very unexpectedly upon 1852 fruit, of which ex-
tensive purchases were made at 30s. up to 505., accord-
ing to quality, and latterly upon low 1850 fruit, which
has obtriined 475. ; the same was sold here for Holland
12 months ago, at 20s. to 21s. There is still a
healthy demand for currants, and there are more
buyers than sellers. The report from Greece
and the islands respecting the appearance of the
vines, and the prospects for next crop continue to
be unfavourable ; they all agree in the apprehension of
a recurrence of the national calamity. The Board of
Trade returns shew the consumption of the United
Kingdom, in 1852, to have been 18,154 tons, against
22,738 tons in 1851, which is a decrease in 1852 of
4,584 tons, whilst that of raisins have been 11,463 tons
in 1852, against 10,440 tons in 1851, or an increase of
1,023 tons. The subjoined statement of the consump-
tion of both articles in the United Kingdom, during the
last 20 years, taken from official returns, and the price
of currants and Valentia raisins on the commencement
of each year, may prove useful and interesting at the
present juncture."
The exports of British manufactures from the
United Kingdom during the month to the sth ult.
were valued at 6,231,8411., being an increase of
1,410,0601. over the corresponding month of 1852.
The articles which increased most were woollens,
cottons, haberdashery, metals, and hardware.
In the tonnage of vessels entered inwards there
was an increase of 95,661 tons in the clearances
outwards during the month ending the sth ult.,
and of 115,407 tons in the entrances inwards.
The English Securities have been very steady, in
the absence of large transactions. Consols have
been 99i g for Transfer, and about 99g for Account.
The New Three-and-a• Quarter per Cents. are
marked 1031 g, and the Three per Cents. 100 i to g.
Bank Stock is worth 227/ to 228 i. Exchequer
Bills are Bs. to 10s. premium. The settlement of
the
takes place on Thursday, and the
. Account
" continuation" to April is about per cent.
The Spanish-American. Bondholders' Committee
have received information that a special commis-
sioner is to be named to treat with Mr. Mocatta on
the Equador Debt, which will most likely result in
something highly favourable.
The New Grenada Government likewise promises
early consideration of the claims upon it.
The price of Greek Bonds is 7to with active
dealings. It is still asserted that there are capi-
talists anxious to buy up a considerable amount,
and that there are arrangements involved which
might benefit them materially, and with especial
reference to railways. Up to the present time,
however, there is much mystery observed, and the
scarcity of the bonds restricts business.
Foreign Stocks are brisker. New Grenada have
risen to 11i owing to the news from Bogota that
the Republic is tranquil. Sardinian Stock is still
rising, having touched 991. The New 3 per Cent.
Loan, it is now stated, is taken at 69, not 70, and
will be for 2,500,0001., the instalments extending
over 6 months. Reckoning discount, th., the
price will stand at about 671. The Peruvian
Loan is worth about 5 premium. Mexican Bonds
have been quoted 251 to 1, being quieter. Spanish
Certificates are less in request, but have been done
at 72 ; Dutch 2i- per Cents. realise 661 ; Rus-
sian 5 per Cents., ex. dividend, are worth 118.
The Gold Mine Share Market is very inactive,
and the quotations are nominally lower. Port
Philip have suffered most, rumour stating that its
workings in the colony have been .at a loss. The
Californian companies keep firm, being expected to
make early returns. _

The Land Company's Shares are scarcely so
high, except South Australian, which keep up.
In the Australian Bank Shares there is less
doing.
Railway Shares have slightly declined in price,
but the sales have been limited, and principally in
York and North Midland, North- Western, Great
Western, and Eastern Counties. French Shares
are steady.

BRITISH FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK THIS DAY.
(From the Official List.)

-
Bank Stock
228 71 SA
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities.... .....
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities
New 3 per Cent. Annuities
Long Annuities, Expire sth Jan., 1860 6i
Ditto 30 Years, Expire 10th Oct., 1859 6 3.16 j
India Stock
South Sea Old Annuities 99i
Consols for Account 10th March 99a
Exchequer Bills lid.
£lOOO lO 8
£5OO l5 8
Small ,B 12
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Grenada Bonds, Deferred,
Greek ex over-due Coupons
Mexican 3 per Cent... 253
Ditto for the Account 253 i
Peruvian Deferred 3 per Cent 643
Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent. 9Bl 9i
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent 4B
Spanish New Deferred, 3 per Cent 24,
Spanish Committee Cert. of Coup, not fun. 7a i p e
Dutch Exchange 23. per Cent 66a
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates.... ..... .
HALF-PAST TWO.
Consols
Ditto March Account 99a