The Sun.
London, England, 1849-03-21 00:00:00

Rice Co.'s R 5....

Cotton ...
Opium ...

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IMPORTS.
Cotton Goods—There has not been quite so eager an
inquiry for some Manchester cottons for the Upper Pro-
vinces as there was. Stocks are, however, still so light
that sales can be readily made on arrival at paying rates
and the general position of the army is highly satisfac-
tory. In Glasgow'cottons there has certainly been more
doing. Stocks of some of these are now short, particu-
larly of those suited for Burmah, for which the Moul-
mein fire has caused a further considerable advance.
Shirtings—Grey have been sold to a moderate extent,
without alteration, except, perhaps, in the middling and
better qualities, which aro less eagerly wanted than they
were. Bleached have been less readily saleable, and in
some instances must be quoted rather lower.
Jacconets—Sales are moderate, both of white and
grey, at prices showing the maintenance of full rates.
Malls—Common makes of No. 1 to 5 sorts are in con-
tinued good demand, and rather higher in value. In
finer qualities a fair amount of sales is also reported.
Book Muslins—The destruction of property at Moul.
mein has improved demand for coarse makes, No. 1 to 3
for Burmah. The inquiry has been active, and prices
are higher by Ito 2 annas per piece. No. lis at 1.5 r.
to 1-6 r. per piece.
Lappets—A considerable business has been done in
these fabrics, of all qualities, but at rather irregular
rates, consignees in general showing every desire to clear
off such goods as they arrive.
Turkey Red Goods—Sales are to a fair extent at
prices showing no change.
Printed Goods—Transactions have been inconsider-
able.
Mule Twist—Prices have given way about 2k pies per
morah in No. 50, and Ito 1 pie in 40s. 60s. and most •
other numbers. The business done had not been large
at this reduction. Dealers hearing of more extended
shipments are less anxious to purchase, as the consuming
demand is not very pressing. The stock in importers'
hands remains very small.
Turkey Red Twist—The demand for red yarn has
been moderate, and prices are quite stationary. Sales
reported are S 4 bales 30 to 60, at 1-3 to 1-6 rupees per lb.
Copper—The copper market has not been very active,
but still a fair demand has prevailed. Stocks of most
descriptions are so moderato that during the last few
days prices are somewhat stiffer. China cash are sup-
plied still in large quantity 10,000 mds. in January, and
have again declined, the price dropping at 18 Company's
rupees per fy. md.
Spelter—The demand for spelter has continued steady,
and during the last few days a further advance has been
gained. To•day's value is current rs. 3 8 per fy. tad.
and wanted. Sales reported are 6,250 mds, at current
rs. 8 4 to 8 5 per fy md.
Iron—Has continued saleable, and prices of most de-
scriptions are maintained.

Lead—A fair inquiry has prevailed. Pig has been
sold at Sa. ra. 7Si per md. Sheet is worth Sa. rs. 8 4
per f. md.
Reported sales of sundries are :
Co.'s Rs.
Salt, Liverpool 24,000 mds. 103 0 0 to 104 0 op. 100
Salt, Madras 8,000 mds. 51 00 to 0 0 0 „
Coal, Steam 70 tons, 073 to 000 p. md.
Tar, ditto 2O brls. 13 00 to 0 00 p brl.
Paint assorted 130 cwt. 0 13 to 0 0 0 per lb.
Tin Plates 2OO boxes 18 00 to 0 0 0 per box
Eng. Quills... 83,500 10 0 0 to 22 8 op. 1,000
Chalk lOO tons 155 00 to 0 00 p. ton
Quicksilver... 3 boxes 4 96 to 0 00p. f. sr.
Umbrellas.— 3,780 1 i 0 to 1 80 p. ps.
Rice Pans .... 38 casks 200 to 400 p. set.
MONEY MARKET.
BAxx SHARES.
Bengal Bank... ........(Co.'s rs. 4,1)00) prem. 1,530 to 1,580
Agra Bank (Co.'s rs. 500) „ 10 to 15
North-Western Bank (Co.'s rs. 500) „ par.
BANK or BENGAL.
DISCOUNT.—On Government acceptances (3
months) ...
.. 4 per cent.
On private bills and notes (ditto. ) 7 per cent.
IYrtllEsT.—On deposit of Company's paper... 5 per cent.
On cash credit accounts ... 5i per cent.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Transfer stock paper, 5 per cent. ... prem. 10 oto 10 8
Bombay 5 per cent disct. 8 0 to 3 8
Old Sicca 5 ditto according to number „ 3 oto 3 8
New Company's 5 per cent. „ 0 6to 0 8
Third Sicca, 4 per cent. ... „ 17 oto 17 4
New Company, 4 per cent.... „ 16 oto 16 4
THE BOMBAY MARKETS.
REPORT ON THE STATE OF TIIE BOMBAY MARKETS FROM
THE 3D TO THE 16TH FEBRUARY, 1849, INCLUSIVE.
FRIDAY AFTEENOOIII, PIPE O'CLOCK, FEE. 16, 1849.
Since the date of our last report considerable supplies
of goods have come to hand, and a somewhat better feel-
ing having again prevailed, a fair amount of business has
been done. For some fabrics, lower prices have been
submitted to in consequence of the supplies received,
which, though not excessive, are ample at the present
moment, when the advices from the seat of war continue
of so unsatisfactory a nature, . and have the effect of
causing an almost total suspension of inquiry for
certain articles of import. The. money market con-
tinues in an easy state.
Cotton Piece Goods—For grey shirtings an active
inquiry has prevailed during the period under notice,
and the supplies to hand having been quite inadequate, the
market is exceedingly bare of both 40 and 45 inch
widths. All qualities command a higher price than at
the date of our last, but the better kinds are in most re-
quest. As will be seen some sales of these fabrics to ar-
rive have been effected. Grey madapollams—Large
quantities of these goods have been received, and prices
have given way to the extent of two annas per piece since
our last. Grey jacconets have been moved off to a mo-
derate extent; the better kinds are steady, though not
much inquired for ; the lower qualities are in fair de-
mand. Light 24-yard domestics continue in fair in-
quiry. T cloths are in good request, and dealers are
disposed to buy to arrive. For the finer kinds of do-
mestics some inquiry has again existed, but not to any
extent. Grey long cloths suited for dyeing purposes
have been in good demand, and the market being almost
bare high prices could be obtained.
Bleached Goods—Shirtings have fully maintained the
prices that have been ruling; a parcel of 60 reed, fine
finish, having realised 7-.1 Rs. per piece : the supplies to
hand have, however, for the time being, met the wants of
dealers, and farther arrivals, if early, will doubtless cause
some decline upon the extreme rates that have existed
for some time.

Jacconets— Some large parcels having come to hand,
prices have receded, and may be quoted at four aims
per piece below those obtainable at the date of our last,
or qualities worth more than 3 Hs. per piece. Madapol-
lams have also given way somewhat in consequence of
arrivals.

Dyed and Fancy Goods—Little inquiry has existed
for Turkey red plain cloth. Twilled has been very dull.
Turkey red prints are in fair inquiry. Dyed mulls are
steady. Satin spots and stripes, also common jacconet
checks and stripes, arc in good inquiry. Mull mulls,
more particularly of fine quality, are inquired for.
Swiss lappets of approved styles are wanted. Common
lappets are dull, but veined colonnade and diced are in
good request. Grey dhootics of 45-inch widths are in
steady demand.

Colton Yarn—A considerable business has been trans-
acted during the fortnight, the parcels received having
come to a bare market as regards all numbers except
20's, and met with ready sale at extreme quotations.
Dyed Yarn—Turkey red twist continues very dull,
and no sales are reported. A sale of 40 bales orange,
Nos. 30 to 60, at 111 annas per lb., was reported on the
eve of last mail; since then nothing has been done.
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• all are in good demand. Ironwo.
vals, has slightly receded. In other kinds we have, no
change to notice;
wanted. Some arri-
valsdisb ofi' r continuesßritish bar havever scarce, and
taken place during the fortnight,
and our last quotations are not maintained. Other
kiwis continue in good inquiry. Lead is steady, as also
spelter, and unchanged in value. The only sale of
metals reported is as follows:-500 cwt. sheathing
coppex, at Us. 65 per cwt.
Saffron—This article is dull, and has declined consi-
derably in value.

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Spirits—Nothing doing,
Beer—The market is very dull, and a decline in prices
has taken place. 70 hhds. of Allsopp's are reported as
sold at Re. 50 per hhd. We hear of no sales of Bass's,
and the quotation for this latter brew is Rs. 40 to 45
per hhd.

Marine Stores-100 bolts bleached canvas are reported
as sold at its. 16 per bolt. Paints are steady, also lin-
seed oil and spirits of turpentine.
Sundries—The following sales reported:-600 boxes
of crown glass, at Its. 11 per box; 90 dozen of sherry, at
Its. 12 per doz.; 100 gross.of Liverpool bottles, at As.
12 per doz.; 50 gross of ditto, pints, at As. 12 per doz.
EXPORTS.
Cotton Wool—The market has been very steady, and
prices for old cotton may be considered somewhat
higher, owing to the inferior quality of what is on hand.
The now cotton is coming forward in small parcels,
large supplies not being looked for till the beginning of
next month. The stocks of old cotton are now very
small, and in consequence the amount of business trans-
acted during the fortnight is limited, being only 2,225
bales, as follows:_..
300 bales old Broach at Rs. 60 to Rs. 70 per cdy.
1,725 ), old Dullerah at Rs. 73 to Es. 74 ditto.
200 „ new ditto at Hs. 00 to Rs. 79e ditto.
Opium—This drug is looking dull, and the price has
declined somewhat since thedateot.
f our
This is lasttthepresen
' quotation being 1,325 Rs. per chesowingtot
the late fall of rain in Marwar, which gives reason to
expect the coming crop will amount to from 10,000 to
12,000 chests. The steamer for China, to leave in 'tp
days, will take about 1,050 chests.