The Sun.
London, England, 1836-09-03 00:00:00

REVIEW OF THE DRYSALTERY MARKET FOR

THE LAST MONTH.
INDIGO was in good demand in the beginning of the month,
and several old parcels changed hands at prices rather under
those of the July sales, but the demand has almost ceased, and
it is now difficult to sell without submitting to reduced rates ;
indeed, prices under all circumstances are quite high enough ;
for although an opinion has gained ground that a great reduc-
tion of stock will take place by the end of April next, we
think the following facts will dispel any fear on that head :
It appears the average annual deliveries amount to 23,762
chests, and as the present year's importation from all parts is
expected to be about 24,000 chests, the stock at the end of
this year will be nearly the same as last ; but as about 2,500
chests arrived in the beginning of this, year, which ought to
have been in the last, we estimate the stock on the 30th of
April next, at about 14,000 chests, being 3,000 chests less
than at the same period this year. It is necessary to remark,
that to this time nearly 1,000 chests have arrived from Madras
more than last year, and the Dutch had received upwards of
2,000 chests from Java, where the cultivation is rapidly ex-
tending ; add to this the direct importation of upwards of 3,000
chests from Bengal alone, beyond the previous year, to France
and America, we think our opinion will be fully established.
The next quarterly sales are advertised to commence on the
sth October, and 1,940 chests are already advertised, but the
quantity is expected to be increased to about 5,000 chests.
LAC DYE continues in good demand both for home use and
for exportation, and some purchases have been made on spe-
culation at full prices ' • 74 chests of the nark I (within a
diamond) are advertised for public sale on the 9th inst.
COCHINEAL continues in steady demand, and the public
sales of the 30th ult. went about 3d. per lb. higher than pre-
vious rates, but notwithstanding the low prices, there appears
a reluctance to purchase, excepting for immediate use.
VERDIGRIS has fallen in price 7d. per lb., in consequence of
a reduction in the duty of 6d. per lb.
ANNATTO has fallen in price, and can only be considered
nominal, in consequence of large arrivals, as had been anti-
cipated, and a further reduction of Is. per lb. will no doubt
take place ere long.
ARGOL and CREAM TARTAR remain without alteration.
MADDERS and MADDER ROOTS continue dull, but prices re-
main without alteration. MUNJEET remains without alteration.
SAFFLOWER is less in demand, and prices nominal. TUR-
MERIC is more in request, but prices continue steady. Gums
remain without alteration. SHUMAC continues in good de-
mand, and prices remain steady. QeEnceraors BARK has in-
creased in demand, and prices have advanced considerably.
VALONIA remains without alteration. TIN is less in demand,
but prices are as yet held firm. SALTPETER has been much
pressed upon the market by public sales, and prices gave way
a little, but have again become more firm. BRIMSTONE con-
tinues in good demand, and prices remain steady.
Dvevvoons have been in moderate demand, but few holders
are disposed to sell Logwood and Fustic at present rates;
Nicaragua Wood and Sapan Wood are almost nominal; Cam.
wood, Harwood, and Saunders, are more in request, and prices
firm.