The Sun.
London, England, 1847-12-17 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of Dec. 17.)
StloAn.—To-day the home trade were less disposed to
make purchases in Raw Sugar, whereas there was no
improvement in the export demand, and former
quotations were not generally abtainable. For West
India the demand was limited from refiners and grocers,
the private sales not exceeding 333 hhds and
tierces, but the rates obtained were much the same as on
Friday last: At auctiOn 95 hhds, 11 trs, and 12 barrels
of Barbadoes, however, sold 6d per cwt cheaper, low
yellow went at 36s 6d to 375, middling 37s 6d to 395,
good 39s 6d to 40s, and fine 41s to 43s per cwt. The
total sales for the week are 2,370 hhds and tierces of
West India Sugar.
RSIPINED.—To-day refined goods were in excellent
request; low to fine brown Lumps 52s 6d to 533 6d, and
standard Lumps 54s per cwt., and upon which terms not
many parcels were to be obtained. Bonded crushed is
held with firmness; first sort 30s to 31s per cwt.
MAURlTll73.—Although there are sellers of inferior
and brown descriptions at a further reduction in prices
of 6d to is per cwt, yet on the part of the home trade
er exporters, little disposition has been shown to do busi-
ness. The supply continues to be large, and merchants
are anxious sellers. For the better qualities of yellow
and grey the demand, however, is more active, and a
good business has been concluded, but holders are com-
pelled to accept previous rates, as there is yet a fair
supply. At auction 1,410 bags of the new crop found
buyers.
EAST INDIA.—To• day Bengal was not more in de-
mand, and 2,119 bags at auction went at barely former
rates. At public sale 777 bags of Singapore Sugar on
low terms. Of Penang 1,885 baskets and 11 bags were
offered, and went at very low prices.
FOREIGN.—To-clay there was no public sale of Fo-
reign Sugar, and privately the purchases made were of
little moment; holders, however, refused to accept lower
rates.
MOLASSES.--To-day, at auction, 100 puns of Barba-
does were taken in at 18s, and 231 puns of St. Vincent
as 16s.
COFFEE.—This afternoon of Ceylon Coffee 1,008 bags
and 39 casks were offered at public sale. Plantation
was in better demand, and the whole sold at stiffer rates.
Of washed Rio 139 bags 7 tierces were taken in at 35s
for fine ordinary, and 200 brls Bahia at 32s for good
ordinary mixed.
Cocoa.—For West India former rates are required;
the sales made privately are, however, to a small ex-
tent only, red at 403 to 495, and grey at 37s to 445. This
afternoon 127 bags of Bahia at auction sold at 36s for
fine bright red, which is cheaper. 6 bags Caracca went
at the high rate of 60s 6d for bold dark grey.
TEA.—There has been no public sale held this week,
and none was received. Privately the market is,
however, abundantly supplied with all descriptions.
The purchases made in Congou of all kinds
have been trifling. Holders, however, are not dis-
posed to submit to any further reduction in the value.
Pouchong is little required, whilst low and middling can
be obtained at 3d to sd, and the better quality 6d to Bd.
The sales made in Souchong are triflng, and holders are
willing to accept tid to is for low and middling, and
le 2d to 2e for good and fine. The market for all kinds
of Green Teas is in a very unsatisfactory state, and some
holders are inclined to submit to further reduced rates.
Mon.—To-day at public sale 8,684 bags of Arracan
Rice were all taken in at lOs to 103 6d for middling to
good Pearl Barley, 9s for cargo, and at 8s to 9s for sea
damaged. Privately there was little passing in any
kind.
FRUIT.—The private transactions have been extensive,
but in consequence of the immense supply merchants are
eompelled to accept further reduced rates. At auction
10 butte. 10 crts, 10 brls new Zante Currants, damaged,
36s to 395. 94 butts, 48 crtls Putras 33s to 355; 200
boxes Valencia "Raisins sold at 31s. 914 boxes Elaine
41s to 42e. 14,922 drums and boxes Turkey pulled Figs
partly sold.
Sercas.—To-day at public sale 31 casks of Jamaica
Ginger were sold at 753 to 100 s for good quality ; 112
bags of Pimento went at a turther reduction of lf, mid
selling at 3id, low mid 34d. and good ord 3i to aid ;
100 bags cloves sold at 64d to 6id for good, one lot kid,
and damaged Sid to 6kd, which are rather rates; two
cases Mace went at 2s 5d for middling quality.
SPIRITS.—Holders of Leeward Island Rum are un-
willing to make any further concession in the value,
although the sales concluded this week are trifling, and
do not exceed 150 puns at is 7d to is 8d proof strength.
East India has been operated in with caution at is 6d to
Is 64d proof with certificate. Demerara is less re-
quired, and it must be quoted rather cheaper.
Of Jamaica there are large arrivals, whilst the
home and export demand has fallen off considerably,
and the rates taken are rather under those that existed
previously. All sorts have been operated in with caution.
Brandy has been operated in with more freedom, and
prices have risen Id to 2d per gallon for old sorts. The
stock, however, is less than it was, and is now not more
than 8,800 puns and hhds. There is yet an active de-
mand for Spirits made hero from Sugar and the price
is firm at Pas 7d per gallon, the supply is yet small.
Geneva is dull of sale.
Immoo.—The demand continues on the increase for
all descriptions of East India, and prices tend upwards;
holders also have confidence, and offer only a limited
quantity for sale. There has been a good home demand
by private treaty this week, and exporters have been
purchasers to a fait extent. At public sale 240 chests of
sea damaged Bengal, went at 2d to 3d per lb advance.
OlLS.—This afternoon Palm Oil did not decline in
value; 100 casks at auction taken in at 26s to 30s.
Of Sperm 125 tuns sold at lower rates. Southern is
wanted, and prices are firm; 10 tone at auction sold at
23l lOs to 251 for low and ordinary. Cocoa Nut is
cheaper; 30 tons went at 58s 6d to 61s.
TALLOW.—This afternoon the public sales of Tallow
went off quietly, and at easier rates. 827 casks of New
South Wales were most sold at 41s to 46s 6d, very low
39s 6d to 40; 680 casks of Odessa and Taganrog 42e to
463; 33 casks East India 435 to 455.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.

' The Earl of SHAFTESBURY, in the absence of the Lord
Chancellor, took his seat upon the Woolsack shortly
after Five o'clock.
MEDALS TO THE NAVY.

Lord COLVILLE asked whether it was intended to
recommend any extension of the order made in the
month of June last, recommending an extension of the
distribution of medals for services in the navy.

The Earl of AUCKLAND replied that ri deputation
of officers had represented to the Admiralty the pro-
priety of such extension, and that the Admiralty was
vepared to recommend an extension of such distributon.
£here was no objection to furniah the Noble Lord with
any information he might desire on the subject.
PETITIONS.

Lord BROUGHAM presented a petition from a land-
lord in Ireland, stating that his tenants on whom he had
distrained had cut off and carried away the standing corn,
and praying that measures might be adopted for the protec-
tion of life and property in Ireland. Also a petition
from some place in Denbighshire, praying the House to
adopt measures to punish those priests who published
the bull " In calla domini," a hich censured the Queen
and her loyal Protestant subjects ; and also to punish
those priests who denounced persona from the altar.
The Earl of WINCHILSEA presented several peti-
tions against Jewish emancipation.
The Marquis of CLANRICARDE presented several
petitions in favour of that measurer.
Lord FARNHAM presented several petitions praying
for some measure to punish denunciations by Catholic
priests from the altar. Also a petition from the magis-
trates and other inhabitants of the county of Tipperary,
complaining of the inefficiency of the measure introduced
by the Government for the repression of crime and
outrage in Ireland, and praying for a measure of re-
pression of a general and permanent character.
The Earl of ST. GERMANS presented a petition
from Ryde, in the Isle of Wight, praying the House to
adopt measures to prevent the publication of the Bull
" In cceaa Domini" in these realms.
CASE OF DR. HAMPDEN.
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY and the Marquis
of LANSDOWNE rose together, and both commenced
speaking. The Marquis of Lansdowne, however, gave
way to
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY, who asked
whether the remonstrance of the bishops against the
recommendation of the Rev. Dr. Hampden to the see of
Hereford, addressed to Lord J. Russell, is an authentic
document, and whether the Govercment intended to
persevere in that recommendation ? He could not but
recollect that when, under a former Administration,
a certain diplomatic appointment had been made, the
Noble Lord at the head of the Government had come
forward and challenged that appointment, and that
in consequence of the challenge of that appointment
the person_ so appointed had at once waived that appoint-
ment, and he thought he had a right, acting upon the
example of the Noble Lord to chalenge this appoint-
ment- lie was aware the Crown had that right to make
theapp o
at n
slimet me n
fe
whenb he challenged it as unwise and inex-
pedient controversy in the Church was so
rife. He trustedthean ripeotreent would not be hurried for-
ward in each a manner
it taking place In this House,
sseto prevent any discussion on
,Alin another place.
The Marquis of LANSDO
would confine himself
to answering the question of which the Noble Marquis
the particulars of
had given notice, and would not
his speech. He believed that the published iniiisted correspon-
s was correct
dence between Lord J. Russell and tit
and if the Noble Marquis would re er to Jill'
estrianGdovtehruat
would find the eongi dllire had been issueed,,Ga2etie' he
therefore, it was the intention of her Maj
meat to persevere in the appointment.
The Bishop of ROCHESTER said, that it was with
regret thst he heard the determination of the Govern_
went bo persevere in the appointment of Dr.
Hampden. There was no person more opposed
than he was to Tractarian principles and
he believed that the great majority of the clergy of his
diocese entertained the same views with himself; but al-
though he was strongly opposed to tractarian views, and
had a great respect for Lord John Russell personally,
yet he considered that other persons besides those
holding tractarian views were opposed to the appoint-
ment of Dr. Hampden. He thought that if the appoint-
ment were brought before a proper tribunal it would not
take place. He believed Dr. Hampden to be
a very excellent person, but he considered that
he held erroneous doctrines. He believed that
it was necessary to confirm the appointment
by the imposition of hands by other bishops, but he
begged to say that he would not be a party concerned.

CRIMINAL LAW.
Lord BROUGHAM gave notice that he should, after 1
the recess, at the earliest convenient opportunity, pre- ,
sent his Bill for the consolidation of the criminal law.
CRIME AND OUTRAGE (IRELAND) BILL.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE moved the order of
the day for the third reading of the Crime and Outrage
(Ireland) Bill.
The Earl of WINCHELSEA complained that the
Government had not adopted more energetic mea-
sures, and unless they were adopted, the dreadful
state of disorganisation would go on. These outrages
had not arisen from distress. They had occurred in the
most prosperous parts of Ireland, and increased the dis-
tress by driving from Ireland the resident land-
lords. If the Government had acted with huma-
nity, it would long since have proclaimed
military law in those districts, and tranquillity would
have been restored. The present measure would prove
utterly inefficient, if it did not even tend to the encou-
ragement of crime.
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY contended that
no measure would be of any effect which did not deprive
the people of Ireland generally of the possession of arms.
(LEFT SPEAKING.)