The Sun.
London, England, 1849-01-23 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of Jan. 23.)
SUGAR.—To-day the general character of the Sugar
market was that of less firmness, as large quantities of
East India and Mauritius were offered at public sale,
and various parcels of Sugar are advertised for this
week. There is, however, still a readiness
shown by some parties to do business. In West
India Muscovado a fair trade was concluded, whilst
the rates paid are equal to those of Friday. The quan-
tity sold amounted to 480 hhds, &c., including a public
sale of 150 hhds 15 brls Barbadoes, which went off
briskly at fully former rates ; indeed good and fine rea-
lised an advance of 6d per cwt ; low yellow sold at 36s
6d, middling 37s 6d. to 38s 6d, good 39s to 40s 6d, and
tine 41s to 43s per cwt. The superior sorts of West India
are still scarce, and much wanted.
REFINED.—To-day former rates were well supported
for Refined Goods, and on the part of the home trade a
readiness was evinced to make purchases. Bonded
Crushed Sugar is held with firmness at from 28s 6d to
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MARITIIIS.—This afternoon the quantity of Mauri-
tius Sugar submitted to public competition was exten-
sive, and amounted to 13,214 bags; the whole found
buyers at and after the sales, but merchants were com-
pelled to accept prices 6d per cwt under those current
on Friday.
—This afternoon the quantity of, Penang
offered at public sale was upon a larger scale, and
amounted to 3,016 bags 689 baskets; the whole sold,
but at a reduction of 6d to is per cwt. Madras met with
less attention, and 4,403 bags 32 boxes sold at a reduc-
tion of fully 6d. Of Bengal 1,582 bags were disposed of

at steady rates.
FOREIGN.—To-day there was uo public sale of Foreign
Sugar, and privately several inquiries existed, but busi-
ness of moment was prevented by holders insisting upon
an advance on last week's rates.
COFFEE.—This afternoon the biddings were spirited
at a public sale of 4,276 bags Costa Rica Coffee, and the
whole sold at firm rates, mostly for home consumption—
low middling went at 475, fine fine ord 35s to 365, fine
ord 32s to 34s 6d, good ord 30s to 325, ord 27s to 28s 6d,
damaged 27s to 30s, inferior 25s to 265. Of Plantation
Ceylon 93 bags went at full rates—fine ord grey unclean
403, good ord 32s to 365, damaged 35e, and triage 12s
to 265. The market for Native is quiet, at 34s to 34s 6d
for good ord.
TEA.—Although Black has been operated in with
caution, still holders display firmness and insist upon
full rates. Congou of sound common clean quality can-
not be purchased under 8d per lb. Green is held with
firmness ; but the sales made are of little moment.
Pekoe and scented Teas are not much required, yet quo-
tations have undergone ao variation. Of 11,800 pakgs
of Tea offered at auction only 2,900 packages aotuaily
found buyers.
SPIRITS.—For East India Rum the demand has be-
come small, there is also a decline in the value, and
is 3d to is 4d have been accepted for proof, whilst the
quantity on offer is larger. Leeward Island is offered upon
rather tower terms, the purchases made have been small
at is 5d to is 5/d proof. Demerara met a ith little attention.
There is :much demand for fine Jamaica, and full rates
are offered, but the supply continues scanty. The rates
current for plain and mid quality 28 to 33 per cent over
proof are 2s 8d to 3s 2d, good mid and good 34 to 38
over 3s 3d to 3s Bd, fine 3s 9d to 4s, and superior 4s 2d
to 4s 6d per gallon. Brandy continues in excellent re-
quest, and the rates paid are fully equal to those cur-
rent on this day week, deliveries also continue to be of a
satisfactory nature. The value of Cognac best brands
of the vintage of 1847 is 3s 8d to 3s 10d, ditto 1848
3s 4d to 3s 6d, and inferior 2s 4d to 3s sd. Geneva
has been dealt in with caution for exportation at
Is 10d to is I Id, and fine for home consumption at
2s 6d to 3s. A more active demand exists for British
made Spirit, and prices are firm at Os 10d per gallon
sett cash.
RICE.—To-day a good business was concluded in East
India Rice by private treaty, and 628 bags Bengal at
public sale sold at full rates—good middling and good
white realised lls to lls 6d, and damaged 8s 6d to
10s 6d per cwt.
COCHINEAL.—This afternoon Cochineal met with little
attention, and of 241 bags at public sale not above one
half sold at rather easier rates. Ord to good Honduras
silvers went at 3s 9d to 4s 4d, middling black 5s 3d,
Mexican silvers taken in at 3s lid, and black 4s 2d.
SALTPETRE.—Deliveries continue to proceed under
favourable auspices, still rough met with less attention
by private treaty, and the rates accepted are rather
under those current previously. At auction 352
bgs of Calcutta were disposed of ; good grey 61- per
cent refraction realise 26s 6d, and not retracted 25s 6d
to 26s per cwt. The prices current for low to fine are
from 25s 6d to 27s 6d per cwt. Nitrate of Soda has been
only in moderate request.
FRUlT.—Currants have been extensively dealt in, and
better rates are obtained ; sales having been made at
34s to 39s for new. Of fine the stock is much re-
duced. Some holders will not sell at present rates,
and the consumption proceeds under favourable auspices.
Raisins attract more attention, and the tendency of
prices is to advance; Valencias realize 37s to 38s. Figs
are not much wanted, and on the part of holders a desire
is shown to sell. For Muscatels and Sultana Raisins
there is a dull sale.
INDIGO.—There is still firmness in the market for
East India, and a fair demand exists both for home con.
sumption and on speculation. The rates paid are
equal to those previously current, or an advance on
those of the last quarterly sales of 2d to 3d per lb.
The business done has been again chiefly confined to
second hand goods. For public sale the quantity de-
clared is 10 830 chests. Spanish is in steady request
and prices have an upward tendency.
Nloeasses.—The demand is active for West India,
and prices keep on the advance for all sorts. The sales
by private tready are 300 puns of Antigua at 203, and
small parcels of Dominica at 17s to 17s 6d. There is
more business doing in Bengal Treacle, and at better
prices; holders are firm, and insist upon 16s per cwt.
TALLOW.—Although Russian on the spot is offerd at
a further reduction, yet only small purchases have been
made by soap makers or chandlers. There is also a
desire on the part of holders to accept 40s 9d to 41s for
fine P. Y. Caudle. The quotations for the last three
months of the year is 41s, but few buyers are met with.
Home made continues to be dealt in with caution at 41s
to 41 6d nett cash. The public sales have been large,
and went at lower rates, but the parcels offered were
nearly all sold. On Friday 1,000 pkgs of Tallow will
be submitted to public competition. Rough Fat 2s 4d
per stone.
OlLS.—There has been no public sale of Fish Oil
held since our last report, and arrivals are yet of
little moment, but operations have not been upon a
more extended scale. To-day there was a great demand
for Linseed Oil, and it was difficult to purchase under
23s per cwt on the spot.

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