The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-21 00:00:00

PRICE OF SUGAR.

The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, computed
from the returns made in the week ending May 18,
1847, is 295. 83A d. cwt.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of May 21.)
SUGAR.—To-day a further decline occurred in the value of
all sorts of raw sugar, as the quantity brought forward ex-
ceeded the wants of the home trade as well as of exporters.
There was a fair business transacted in West India for home
consumption, but at lower prices, making the fall for the week
Is per cwt. A public sale of 101 hhds Barbadoes went off
with less spirit, and at a decline on the rates of Tuesday's
sale of ls.

REFLNED. —To-day there was only a limited business
transacted in Refined Sugar by the home trade, and prices
are not so firm. For Bonded Crushed Sugar there is less
demand, but there are not sellers of first sort under 32s 6d
per cwt.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon Madras sugar met with
little attention, and 2,885 bags at auction were only in part
sold, but holders refused to further reduce their prices. Of
Bengal 4,193 bags were offered, and the whole sold, but a fall
in the rates that existed previously of is per cwt.
MAURlTlUS.—lmporters having abundantly supplied the
market, has produced a fall in the value of 6d to is per cwt
upon all descriptions this week; the demand for all pur-
poses, however, has been very good, and the whole brought
forward, amounting to 11,716 bags and 500 casks, found
buyers.
FORElGN.—lmporters have shown a stronger desire to
realize, and the quantity brought forward has greatly ex-
ceeded that of last week, whilst the demand for all purposes
having fallen off, prices have assumed a downward tendency.
MOLASSES.—For West India previous rates are asked, but
at present there are not many buyers, and 20s to 24s is the
value of low to fine quality. There is but a moderate supply
at market, but the stock exceeds that of last year; the de-
liveries are, however, greater.
COFFEE.—This afternoon the quantity of Ceylon Coffee
offered at public sale amounted to 2,353 bags. For Native
the demand was active, and the whole sold at a rise on for-
mer rates of 6d per cwt. The middling sorts of Plantation
were taken in at about the former value, viz. 60s to 625; but
other sorts sold at steady rates.
TZA.—In Congon a fair business has been transacted in all
sorts this week, but holders have been compelled to accept
former lower rate, whilst the market is plentifully supplied.
In Pouchong few purchases have been concluded, and prices
still tend downwards. Souchong is offered upon lower terms,
and met with little attention. Of the low and medium kinds
of Green, the trade have been induced to take a fair quan-
tity, in consequence of the low rates that prevail. In the
finer kinds a steady business has been done, but mer-
chants are satisfied with previous prices. Scented Teas are
heavy of disposal. All kinds of Tea are much cheaper than
last year, although the deliveries are greater.
RICE.—To-day there was little desire manifested to ope-
rate in East India Rice, and prices declined 6d.
SPICES.—To-day at public sale 500 bags Malabar Pepper
all sold at 31d to 3id for good heavy shot, and at 31d for sea
damaged, which is the fall value.
SPIRITS.— There was a strong desire shown to operate in
all descriptions of Rum in the early part of the week; prices
slightly improved, and a large business was transacted,
chiefly by the home trade. Brandy is still wanted by ex-
porters or the home trade, whilst there is a desire on the part
of the holders to sell, as the stock continues to be large.
Geneva is wanted for exportation, 2s 8d to 2s 9d paid for
ordinary, and for fine for home use 3s to 3s 3d. For British
Corn Spirits the demand is very good at the late advanced
rates of Ils 6d for English, nett cash; Scotch and Irish lie 5d
to lis 6d.

INnico.—To-day being a Hebrew holiday, the sale was
not proceeded with.

OiLs.—This afternoon at public sale 15 tuns Sperm Oil
sold at 88/ to 88/ 5s ; 70 tuns Southern 24/ to 261 ss, and 21
casks Palm 34s 6d to 36s 6d, being all cheaper.
TALLow.—In the value of Russian on the spot we have
no variation to record this week; but the purchases made
have been trifling by soap makers and chandlers, who take
only sufficient for their immediate wants. Home-made met
with a good demand on the spot, at 46s 6d to 47s 6d net cash.
For other kinds of Tallow prices remain much the same as
previously quoted, but only a limited demand been expe-
rienced.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The SPEAKER took the Chair shortly before Four
o'clock.

LORDS'.AMENDMENTS.
The Lords' amendments to the following Bills were
considered and agreed to:—
Claridge's Patent Asphalte Company.
Doddington Rectory Division.
Scottish Union Insurance Company.
REPORTS.

The following reports were brought up:—
Cleveland•square, St. James's, Westminster, Improve-

meat.
Mancheser and Birmingham and North Staffordshire
Junction Railway.
The reports on the following Bills were further con-
sidered and agreed to:—
Bridge House Estates Debt.
Commercial Gas Light and Coke Company.
Dunfermline Waterworks.
Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle Railway, and Glasgow,
Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway (No. 1).
Imperial Continental Gas Association.
Plymouth and Tavistock Road (No. 2).
Payne's Patents Assignment.
Warrington Gas.
Wexford Free Bridge.
York Improvement (Lendal- bridge and approaches).
_ THIRD READINGS.

The following Bills were read a third time and passed:
Birkenhead Commissioners Dock Acts Amendment
(Construction of New Docks and Alteration of Cul-
vert).
Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
(Deviations between Duntocher Limeworks and Bow.
ling, &c.)
Dublin, Dundrum, and Rathfarnham Railway (Extension
to Stephen's -green).
Dublin and Drogheda Railway (Branch from Navan to
hells).
General Terminus and Glasgow Harbour Railway
Branches.
Glasgow, Barrhead, and Neilston Direct, and Glasgow
Southern Terminal Railways Amalgamation.
Great Western Railway (Branch to join the West
London Railway, Widening and Enlargement of West
London Railway, and Branches to Hammersmith, and
to join the London and South-Western Railway near
Latnbeth).
London Sewage Chemical Manure.
Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland (Newcastle,
Anniskinnan, and Baltrasna Deviations).
Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland (Extension
from Athlone to Galway).
Newry and Enniskillen Railway.
Norfolk Railway (from Thetford to the Lowestoft Rail-
way near Reedham, with a Branch to Halesworth).
Runcorn Gas.
Sheffield Markets.
Staffordshire Potteries Waterworks.
Swansea Valley Railway.
Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin Railway.
Westminster Improvements.
Windsor, Staines, and South-Western Railway (Staines
to Ascot and Wokingham, with Branches).
Windsor. Staines, and South-Western Railway (Rich-
mond to Windsor, &c.)
LAW OF MARRIAGE.
Lord MARCUS HILL appeared at the bar in his
official costume as Comptroller of her Majesty's House-
hold, and upon being called upon by the Speaker, ho I