The Sun.
London, England, 1847-12-21 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER, 21, 1847

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of Dec. 21.)
SUGAR.—To-day the market exhibited a firmer ap-
pearance for raw Sugar, and there was a less quantity
on offer. There was more inclination manifested to
operate, and in some cases merchants were enabled
to obtain better prices. In West India Muscovado
sales to a fair extent were concluded, both for the scale
and the pan, whilst the rates paid are equal to those
of Friday and in some cases rather above. The quan-
tity sold amounted to 450 hhds, &c., including a public
sale of 152 hhds Barbadoes, which went at the former
value—very fine yellow 46s 6d, fine 41s 6d to 445, good
39s 6d to 40s 6d, middling 38s to 395, and low 363 6d
to 37s per cwt.
REFINED.—To-day refined goods were much sought
after for home consumption, but few parcels to be ob-
tained, standard lumps realised 53s 6d to 546., and brown
grocery 52s 6d to 53s per cwt. The market is firm for
bonded crushed Sugar, and a good demand exists at 30s
to 31s for first sort. For Loaves the demand is exten-
sive, and prices tend upwards.
MAURITIUS.—This afternoon there was more activity
in the market for Mauritius Sugar, and 2,687 bags, 6
casks, of the new crop, at public sale, were sold in some
cases 6d per cwt above former rates; fine yellow fetched
435, good 38s to 39s 6d, middling and good middling 35c
to 37s 6d, washed and syrupy 28s 6d to 41s 6d per cwt.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon Bengal Sugar attracted
more attention, and 685 bags at public sale were sold at
full rates; fine grainy yellow went at 43s 6d to 46s 6d,
good 41s to 42s 6d, middling 37s 6d to 39s 6d ; of
Penang 560 baskets, 252 bags, and 19 cases went at
stiffer rates ; fine yellow fetched 37s 6d, middling and
good 31s to 32s 6d, low 30s to 30s 6cl, good brown 28s
to 295; 4,432 bags of Siam sold at fully the former value,
and in some cases rather above.

FOREIGN.—Since our last report holders of Foreign
Sugar have not been so willing to realize, and there is
a falling off in the supply at market. Prices have suf-
fered no further depression; the market, however, has
been in an inactive state; from exporters the demand hav-
ing been limited for all sorts, whilst our refiners working
under bond have been purchasers to a moderate extent
only, although there are many orders on hand for loaves
and crushed sugar; the grocers have been cautious in
their proceedings. By private contract the principal sales
are 600 chests of Bahia.

COFFEE.—This afternoon Plantation Ceylon was dealt
in with caution, acid of 79 bags 10 casks at auction, a
small part only found buyers, at rather lower rates; fine
bold colory went at 70s, good 56s to 58s, middling 433 to
545, fine fine ordinary 43s 6d to 44a, fine ordinary 38s,
vod ordinary 365, ordinary 345, damaged 14s
6d to 43s 6d. The market is in an inactive
state for native, and 631 bags went at 33s 6d for good
ordinary, and at 28s 6d to 32s for damaged, which are
rather lower rates ; 91 bags of Mauritius sold at 27s

for good ordinary yellowish heated, and at 25s 6d for
damaged, being moderate prices.
TEA —A more favourable opinion is enter'ained to-
wards Congou, and during the last few days purchases
to a fair extent have been made; prices, however,
do not improve, as the market is yet plentifully
supplied, and holders showing a desire to sell.
The purchases made in Soucbong are Tri-
fling, although low and middling can be obtained
at 8d to Is, and good to fine is 2d to 2s. I'ouchong is
neglected, and can be obtained at 3d to Bd, according
to quality. There is not the least improvement in the
value of green, as there is an abundant supply. The
operations are upon a more extended scale.
RICE.—To-day there was little passing privately in
East India Rice, and 2,582 bags of Bombay at auction
sold at a reduction on former rates of 6d to is per cwt—
fine white went at 12s to 12s Gd, low and middling dusty,
small 9s to 10s, good greyish white large pearl, but
rather broken 9s 6d to 10s, middling ditto 9s to Os 6d,
and damaged Ss to Os per cat.
SAGO.—To-day at public sale 135 boxes of Pearl Sago
sold at lower rates, and went at 17s to 18s 6d for fine
small white pearl.
SPICES.—'To-day Pimento was only in limited demand,
and 129 bags at auction sold at a decline of id per lb—
good went at 4d to 40, good mid 31d, mid 31d to 3id,
low ord 3d, good ord 31d, and damaged 3d to 34d; 3 cases
Cinnamon sold at Is 5d for Madras, and is 7d to is 9d
for damaged Bombay ; 14 cases 2 bags of Penang Nut-
megs sold at full rates.
Cocoa.—For West India former rates are required ;
the sales made privately are, however, to a small extent
only, red at 40s to 495, and grey at 37s to 445. 127
bags of Bahia at auction sold at 36s for fine bright red,
which is cheaper. Six bags of Caracca went at the high
rate of 60s 6d for bold dark grey.
SPIRITS.—To-day few purchases were made in any
kind of Rum, and sellers offered to accept rather lower
rates. We quote proof Leewards at is 63-d to is 7d,
East India is 5d to is 6d, Jamaica 30 to 36 per cent
over proof 3s 4d to 3s Bd, good and fine 3s 9d to 4s Gd
per gallon.
FRUIT.—Tor day at public sale 126 pkgs of damaged
Patras Currunts were nearly all taken in at 38s to 395;
41 do. of Zante 39s to 40s; 72 do. of Old Patras 32s to
335, and 119 do. of Zante at 32s to 33s per cwt.
SALTPETRE.—To day Rough met with little attention
privately, and 432 bags Calcutta at auction sold at 31s
6d to 32s for good strong grey, 4d per cent. refraction,
being rather lower rates.

COCHINEAL—This afternoon Cochineal met with at-
tention, 12 bags of Honduras black at auction sold at
5s 4d to 6s 9d, 85 bags of silvers 4s 5d to ss, and 12
bags of Tenerife for exportation only, at 4s lld to ss,
and which are all full prices.
TALLow.—There is no further advance to notice in
the value of Russian, although the arrivals continue
small, and the demand on the spot having been active
from both the town and country trade. On the part of
merchants there is firmness, and they are obtaining
46s 6d to 47s for P. Y. Candle. For delivery
in the spring months a good business bas been
concluded at 45s 6d. Home made sells readily at 47s to
48s nett cash; the supply will be more plentiful ere
long. For other kinds of Tallow prices have slightly
given way, as the quantity brought to market was large,
the demand, however, has been good.
OlLS.—There is more firmness on the part of holders
of common Fish Oils, and the market has been less freely
supplied, buyers also have operated with more freedom.
and a rise in the value of all sorts is apparent. Seal
met with a good sale. Cod has been in excellent request
at 251 to 251 10s, and at which there are not generally
sellers. Southern of all descriptions is wanied,
supply is however small. Sperm has declined in
value, as an increased quantity has been brought
to market, but good demand prevailed, and 120
tuns at public sale were all sold. The home trade are
the chief buyers of Fish Oils ; only small parcels have
arrived since our last report. Cocoa Nut is little re-
quired, and prices are for the decline, although the sup-
ply continues to be small. In Olive several purchases
have been made, holders however are still willing sellers,
although the stock does not increase. Lard Oil sells
slowly at 48s to 535.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.--(THIS DAY.)

Amsterdam .. .. .. •• • . 12 S

Ditto, at night • .
Rotterdam
26 15
fiamburgh ......M.B. la 15%
Paris, 3 days'sight •. 29 TO

Ditto, ............ 24 5
Harseilles .... .•.. • . 26 10
tourdeaux......... .. 26 15
N'rankfort on Maine.... 124
Petersburgh, Sit. Rble ~

Vienna, effeciifo...... 10 20
Trieste, ditt0.......... 10 20
Madrid ..... • • .. 46%
Barcelona
•• ...... .... --.

Gibraltar ..
Leghorn 30 40
Genoa .. 26 15
Milan .. • ......
Venice • • --
Naples ...... ••.•.. • • 39 s
Palermo, per on ......... 119
Lisbon .. .• ..........
Oporto .... • • • . • • 41
Rio Janeiro • • .... •. • •
Bahia
Buenos Ayres
New York, 21 days'sight
Philadelphia ..........

PILICIS OF BULLION, PEE oz.
Foreign Gold in bars.. X 3 17 9

New Dollars —— • . 0 4 9?y
Portugal (hold Coin .. 0 0 0
Spanish Doubloons .. • 0 •
Silver in bars .... —• • • 4 11%

Sille.. .....

THE LONDON GAZETTE.

(THIS EVENING.)

LORD GREAT CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE,

Dec. 20, 1847.

Notice is hereby given, that the usual weekly dis-
tributiion of tickets from this office will be discontinued
during the recess of Parliament, it being necessary to
close the House of Lords during that time.
WILLOUGHBY DE ERESBY, G.C.
CROWN-OFFICE, DEC. 20.