The Sun.
London, England, 1847-10-30 00:00:00

ceedings, and only a limited business has been trans•
acted. The sales amount to only 150 puns at is 8d to
Is 9d proof strength. Although Jamaica can be
obtained at a reduction on previous rates of ld
to 2d per gallon, still all kinds have been
operated in with caution by shippers as well as
the home trade. The total sales since this day week
are only 140 puns—plain quality 33 to 35 per cent over
proof at 33 7d to 33 8 1, good 34 to 36 over 3s 9d to 3s
Iod, and a small parcel of fine 36 per cent over proof 4s
6d. In East India there has been little passing, although
Is 7d to is 8d would be accepted for proof without cer-
tificate. Demerara met with little attention, and the
rates taken have been 3s to 3s 4d for strong sorts.
In Havannah there are no sales to report. With all
sorts of Rum the market is well supplied, a further fall
in the value is expected to take place, although the
stock is not so large as it was at this time last year. The
home deliveries are yet greater than they were in the past
year, but for exportation they are still less, and prices are
lower for all sorts tharein 1846 at this time. Brandy has
been operated in with much caution by shippers and the
home trade, although holders are willing to submit to
further reduced rates. There is a plentiful supply, espe-
cially of the old landed sorts. Geneva has been only in
limited demand, and there is more desire to sell common
export sort at 2s 8d to 2s 9d. and fine, fit for duty, 3s to
3s 4d per gallon. For British Corn Spirits and Gin the
demand 13 active.

CINNAMON.—The quarterly sales went off with more
spirit than had been anticipated from the previous de-
pressed state of the market, rather more than one half
having found buyers; for Ist sort there was scarcely any
orders, and the few lots were sold at a decline of 3d to
6d per Ib, really fine 2nd realised very nearly last sale's
prices, but the middling and good qualities sold at a re-
duction of 2d to 4d per lb, 3rd sort and broken main-
tained previous rates. Since the sales a fair business
has been concluded in Cinnamon, and the rates esta-
blished thereat are maintained for all kinds.

IlEmr.—The demand continues to be extremely limited
for all sorts of Russian, and prices are on the decline,
and the stock to accumulate.

WooL.—The market for all kinds is in an unfavour-
able state, supplies are on the increase, whilst prices are
on the decline, and much desire has been shown by
holders to realise. The public sales of Colonial have
again attracted but small attendance of the trade.
There has been little disposition shown to purchase any
kind, although merchants have been willing sellers, and
submitted to a, reduction on the rates of the last public
auctisns of 3(1 to 4d per lb.
SALTPETRE.—HoIders of Rough have confidence and
refrained from submitting any to public competition this
week. There has been more desire to purchase all
kinds by private treaty, both for home consumption and
exportation, and the rates paid are rather above those
that prevailed previously. Calcutta 6 to 2 per
cent. refraction selling at 29s to 30s, and 121 to 8s per
cent. 27s to 28s 6d. In British Refined several purchases
have been made, and prices are firm at 32a 6d to 335.
In Nitrate of Soda several purchases have been made at
12s to 12s 6d per cwt:

.--TALLow.—This afternoon at public sale 150 boxes
South American Tallow sold at 44s 6d to 46s 6d; 300
casks Australian 37s 6d to 435; 300 casks Taganrog 42s
to 445, inferior 40s to 41$ 9,1, and which are easier
rates; 134 cases of old P. Y. Candle taken in at 44s to
44s 3d per cwt.
OlLS.—This afternoon at public sale 67 casks of Palm
Oil sold at 27s 6d to 29s Gd for damaged. 30 tons of
Cochin Cocoa Nut in part found buyers at 65s to 65s 3d
for fine.

• BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32, for
the Week ending on Saturday, the 23d day of October, 1847.
ISSUE DIPARTMENT.

Note; 21,8t".15,445

£21,865,445

ated the 28th day of October,

BANKING Di
Proprietors' capital.. 14,553,000
Rest ........ 3,514,435
Public deposits (in-
cluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Sav-
ings-banks, and Di-
vidend accounts) • 4,766,294
Other deposits • • • • • • 8,580,509
Seven day and other
bills .• • • • • • • • 947,013

Government debt • • 11,015,100
Other securities .... 2,984,900
Gold coin and bullion 6,745,35 4
Silver bullioa . • 1,120,091

4 21,865,445
M. MARSUALL, Chief Cashier.
1847.

oEPAILTAIEN T.

Government securi-

ties (including Dead
Weight Annuity) .. 10,899,707
Other securities •• • . 19,467,128
Notes .. .. . ....... .. 1,547,270
Gold and silver coin.. 447,216

£32.361,351

X 32,361,351
M. MARSIIALL, Chief Cashier.
1847.

Dated the 28th day of October,

POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH
THE HANSEATIC TOWNS.
(From the Court Circular.)
Postal conventions have been concluded between
Cohinel Maberley on behalf of the General Post-
office, and Mr. Colquhoun on behalf of the Free
Hanseatic Republics of Lubeck, Bremen, and Ham-
burgh, to the followinc, purport :
POSTAG ES.—On letters' to and from Hanseatic ports,
Gd. per half-ounce (London and Hull being the official
packet ports) ; optional payment.
On letters passing through Hanseatic territories and
countries having postage reciprocity treaties with
Great Britain, and on letters delivered in Lubeck,
Bremen, and Hamburgh, for places within their terri-
tories respectively, in addition to the sea postages, 2d.
per half-ounce; and so on in progression.
On newspapers and periodical works passing as
newspapers, from and to Great Britain, nil—if sent
by private ships, id. each ; to be in bands °per, at the
sides.

On periodical works not published daily, to be in
the language of the respective countries whence sent.
Up to two ounces ld., three ounces 6d., four ounces
Bd. Above eight ounces 2d. per ounce up to sixteen
ounces; to be sent in bands open at the sides.
On courses of exchange, prices current, and such
like papers circulating in each country—received
from the other, ld. each.
On letters addressed to persons in British colonies
and foreign countries, and in Lubeck, Bremen, and
liamburgh respectively, passing in transitu through
Great Britain, the British rates of postage, in addi-
tion to the 6d. per half ounce. The colonial or
foreign rate to be calculated from or to the port of
departure of the packet.
On newspapers, prices current, courses of exchange,
or commercial lists, for transit through Great Britain
and for sea conveyance, addressed to persons in the
British colonies and possessions, .and to countries
beyond sea, or to persons in Lubeck, Bremen, or
klamburgh, postage on newspapers, id. each. On
prices current, &c., id. each.
Prices current, courses of exchange, and com-
mercial lists to be in bands open at the sides, without
the names of the vendors; or any writing, figures, or
manual mark thereon.