The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-19 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of Feb. 18.)
SUGAR.-TO-day the home trade were more inclined
to operate in Raw Sugar; merchants also manifested more
firmness, and less freely supplied the market. OR the
part of exporters, however, little disposition was shown
to do business. Of West India Muscovado the private
sales were 190 hhds and tres, whilst the rates ob-
tained are equal to those that existed previously; re-
finers as well as grocers showing more desire to operate.
The total sales for the week are 1,010 hhds and tree.
The market for raw sugar closes with a firm aspect.
REPINED.-To-day Refined goods were dealt in with
more freedom by the home trade, Standard lump; at 546,
and brown grocery 53s per cwt. Bonded Crushed Sugar
is wanted at former rates.
MAURITIUS.-This afternoon there was more inclina-
tion shown to make purchases in Mauritius Sugar.
At public sole three parcels amounting to 5,798 bags,
358 casks, and 12 barrels were offered, consisting chiefly
of good and fine yellow sorts. The whole sold, and at
fully former rates.
EAST INDIA.-This afternoon two parcels Bengal
Sugar, amounting to 2,931 bags, were offered at public
sale, but a small part only found buyers at full rates:-
Benares, very fine white at 47s 6d, fine 45s to 46s 6d,
good 44s to 45s 6d, middling 41s 6d to 425, damped and
washed 40s 6d to 47s ; 1,266 bags consisted of low
brown, and were taken in at 29s per cwt for sound.
FOREIGN.-To-day full rates are asked for all sorts
of Foreigr. Sugar, and none was offered at public sale.
The private operations for the week are 300 hhds Cuba
Muscovado at SBs to 395, and 200 cases of brown and
yellow Bahia 35s to 38s per cwt.
COFFEE. -This afternoon holders of Native Ceylon
were more inclined to realise, and 900 bags at auction
sold is per cwt under former rates, really good ord bold
went at 34s to 34s 6d, damaged 30s 6d to 33s 6d, triage
295. The market is quiet for Plantation, and prices are
looking down. 200 bags at public sale were sold, low
middling 48s 6d, fine fine 43s to 455, fine ordinary 395,
good ordinary 35s 6d, pea berry 48s, and damaged 34e
to 36s per cwt. The total sales of Padang by private
treaty are 3,000 bags for the week at 27s 6d.
TEA.-To-day the public sales were brought to a
conclusion; the trade again operated with reluctance in
all sorts of Tea, and in some cases the rates taken were
rather under those of yesterday. Of the total quantity
offered, amounting to 16,300, only 6,900 pkgs were
actually sold upon the following terms:-Congou, fair
common at 8d to 82d, middling 9d to 9id,
good 1 Oid to Is. fine Is 2id to is lid.
Souchong, good 112 d to is lid, Caper, in boxes,
scented Is 02d to is Id, Orange Pekoe, scented 1 lid to
in catty boxes Is Gd to is 64d,Twankay, common
Bd, fine 10d to 112 d, Hyson ordinary Is 4d to is 42d,
fair is Gid to is 82d, fine 3s 3id, Young Hyson, ordinary
Canton Sd to is Old, good and fine Is 34-d to 2s 42d,
Imperial Canton lod to Is 04d, good and fine Hyson
sort Is 42d to 2s 34d, ordinary is 2d, Gunpowder
ordinary to fine Is 9d to 4s, and Canton is to is 6id
per lb.
SPICES. -A favourable opinion is yet entertained to-
wards Pimento, supplies are moderate, and the demand
having been active this week, we have to announce a
further rise in the value of isd per lb. The parcels offered
at public sale were all sold, and amounted to 463 bags.
By private treaty several parcels have been taken, and
the stock here is nearly all in second hands. There is a
falling off in the supply of Black Pepper at market this
week, and having a good demand privately, prices tend
upwards. White is wanted, but not much is to be
obtained. In Nutmegs the sales made privately are
upon a more extended scale, and holders display firm-
ness. None has been offered at auction. Mace sells
more readily, and at stiffer rates. For Cloves
the demand is getting brisker, but prices re-
main much the same as previously current, although
there is a falling of in the supply. Cassia Lignea has
been little sought after, but as the supply at market is
small, buyers are compelled to pay 62a to 725, according
to quality. A large parcel will, however, be de-
clared for public sale shortly. Cassia Buds
are scarce, and held for the high rates of
953 to 100 s, but there are few buyers. For
Cinnamon better prices are not to bo obtained; a fair
demand, however, has been experienced this week, but
supplies are good. Ginger met with little attention this
week from exporters or the home trade, and holders ex-
perience difficulty in getting former rates.
SarsreETass.-The market for rough has a dull ap-
pearance. and 2,455 bags of Calcutta at public sale to-
day were all taken in 6d per cwt. under former rates,
gocu strong grey small crystal hi to 42 per cent. refrac-
tion at 30s, middling ditto 11 per cent. 291, 13i ditto
28s 6d, not refracted 28s; the damaged, however, sold at
24s to 27s 6d per cwt.
SPIRITS. - Prices cannot bo quoted higher for
Jamaica Rum, but there has been a brisker demand,
chiefly from the home trade. The sales for the week
are 200 puns, fair quality 27 to 33 per cent overproof at
3s 8d to 3s 10d, middling and good middling 34 to 36
over 3s lld to 4s, good and fine 30 to 83 over 4s 2d to
4s 4d. Leeward Island is in good demand at the former
value, and the sales are 250 puns at is Rd to is 9d
proof. In East India the sales are upon rather a more
extended scale. On the part of holders of Demerara
there is firmness, and buyers operate more freely, paying
2s 10d to 3s 4d f•r 28 to 36 per cent over proof. Brandy
is in fair demand, and last week's rates aro well sup-
ported. The deliveries are good, and arrivals keep
small. Geneva sells slowly at 2s 3d to 2s 4d for ordi-
nary, and at 3s to 3s 4d for fine. Tho value of British
Corn Spirits is 10a per gallon net cash.

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Wurrrort.—The Humber at this place continues yet
to be nearly choked up with detritus from the Ouzo
and the Trent, rendering the navigation dangerous. It
was in a similar state 30 years ago, when sailing vessels
could not (as they now cannot) approach Whitton shore
except at high water.—Seamford Mercury.