The Sun.
London, England, 1846-09-22 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of September 22.)
Scca.n.—To-day there was a strong desire manifested by
grocers and refiners to operate in West India Muscovadoe
Sugar of every description, and althougn there was an in-
creased quantity brought to market, still merchants were
enabled to obtain an advance on the rates of Friday of 6d
per cwt. for the parcels disposed of by private treaty ; indeed
at a public sale of 324 hhds 15 trs and 76 barrels of Jamaica
the rise was 6d to Is.
day Refined goods were much in demand
for home consumption, and prices are still rising—brown
lumps selling at 63s to 645, and standard lumps at 64s Gd to
65s per cwt. Crushed Sugar for exportation was largely
deal in at 335. per cwt for first quality.
Miami-rms.—This afternoon, at public sale, 179 bags
were sold at rather higher rates—middling yellow fetching
48s 6d, low greyish 43s 6d to 445, and washed 43s to 44s
tid per cwt.
FOREIGN.—This afternoon amnia Sugar was purchased
with more freedom, and 5,990 bags at auction were all sold
at an advance on former rates of 6d to Is for the better quali-
ties ; whilst inferior and brown sorts sustained the former
value. Of China 900 boxes were sold at 49s for middling
soft white; privately only a limited business was transacted
in yellow Havannah at 24s 9d for fine quality ; the quantity
sold was 900 chests.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon the public sales of Bengal
Sugar, consisting of 3,718 bags, went off briskly at an ad-
vance on former rates of Gd to Is. Of Madras 7,302 bags
were sold at auction at 35s 6d to 43s 6d for damp.
COFFEE—This afternoon there was no public sale of any
kind of Coffee, but large parcels are declared. Privately ex-
porters and the home trade operate with caution, and
holders experienced difficulty in supporting prices—good ord
Native Ceylon was obtainable at 39s 6d per cwt.
TEA.—lmporters of Black are unwilling to further reduce
their prices, but there has been no increase in the demand,
the trade only purchasing sufficient for their immediate
wants; cheap as all sorts are, common Congou for cash only
being wo.ith 8d to 80, and good common 9d to 9id per lb
cash. The value of low to fine Pouchong is 3d to 9d.. Of
all descriptions there is a fair quantity on offer. Although
Green can be obtained upon rather lower terms, still few
purchases have been made in any kind, and the market is
well supplied, especially with common and middling kinds.
Public sales are announced to take place on Thursday.
SPICES.—To-day Black Pepper was only in limited re-
quest privately, and 1,873 bags of Penang at auction wee
taken in at 2id to 2nd for good but rather stalky and dusty,
being rather above the value, but the sea damaged sold at
2id to `2#d; 81 bags White were taken in at 3id for mid-
dling, but two lots of damaged sold at 3id ; 83 barrels Ja-
maica Ginger went at stiffer rates; 84 cases 83 bags Culti-
vated Bengal sold at 24s to 26s for low, and at 29s to 31s for
middling, which is rather dearer.
SPlRlTS.—Jamaica Rum is not offered upon lower terms,
although the demand has been limited ; for low and mid-
dling sorts, however, 3s 6d to 3s 9d. and for good to fine 3s
10d to 5s per gallon are the rates insisted upon—there is not
a large quantity to offer, and that a brisker demand will take
place shortly there is every prospect, as stocks in second
hands are small, and there being a large consumption
going on. Leeward Island is little wanted, and, prices
are rather lower. Although Calcutta can be obtained
at Is 10d to Is lld proof with certificate, still few buyers are
to be met with, and the supply is getting larger. Demerara
has been sparingly dealt in. For Leeward Island prices are
5d to 6d, for Jamaica 9d to Is, and for Calcutta 3d to 4d per
gallon above those of last season. Brandy has been in ex-
tensive request, and prices are still looking up; the stock is
on the decrease, and the consumption going on largely.
Geneva has been in brisk demand. For British Corn Spirits
prices are still rising.
INDIGO.—To-day there was an increased desire manifested
to operate in East India, in consequence of the unfavourable
accounts come to hand from Calcutta, relative to the crop,
the estimate being only 85,000 to 90,000 maunds. Several
purchases were made, and at, prices showing an advance on
those of the last; quarterly sale of 3d to 4d per lb. Mer—
chants evinced much firmness, and several declinedto sell at
present.
FRUIT.—New Patras Currants have been selling at 565.
Valencia Raisins are much wanted at the opening price of
425, but the market at present is without a supply.
COCHINEAL.--There has been less demand, and prices have
slightly given way. The prides are much the same as they
were last year at this time, but the deliveries are much
larger, while the stock is heavier.

SALTPETRE.—To-day Rough was purchased with caution,
and 1,095 bags of Calcutta at auction, of middling quality,
sold upon rather lower terms; 7 to si per cent refraction
dingy grey rather damp went at 25s 6d, 7i to 10 per cent
ditto 255, and damaged al 22s to 235.
OlLS.—There has been an increased desire manifested to
operate in Seal Oil, and rather higher rates were given, the
home demand has been good,and low sorts are wanted for expor-
tation. Holders evincarmness,and supply the market sparingly
—especially with common qualities, and the tendency of prices
is decidedly upwards for all sorts. Cod is little wanted, and
holders are more inclined to sell as arrivals are shortly ex-
pected. Southern has brought further improved rates: the
supply continuing to be small, and the demand good for
all descriptions. No improvement has taken place in the value
of Sperm, but there has been a brisker demand; holders have
evinced more firmness, and supplied the market less freely.
There is, however, a large quantity remaining on importers
hands. The arrivals of all Fish Oil continue to be small ;
whereas the deliveries are on the increase, and prices
are 30s to 90s per tun under those of this time
last season. None has again been offered at auction,
but some parcels, consisting of 40 tuns of Sperm
and 40 tuns of Seal are declared. Cocoa Nut has much in
demand, and higher rates are given. For Palm the mar-
ket has a firm appearance, a good business has been trans-
acted privately, and there is but a moderate quan-
tity on ofier. Linseed Oil has been in excellent
request for home consumption ; some purchases have
been made by exporters, and 24s 9d to 25s have
the rates given for; for forward delivery several contracts
have been entered into at 25s to 25s 6d per cwt. Rape Seed
Oil has been sparingly dealt in, and there are sellers upon
rather lower terms. Olive has risen in value, and a large
business has been transacted. American Lard Oil has been
purchased more freely.
TALLOW.—An extensive demand has prevailed for' Russian
on the spot, and prices continue on the advance, although
arrivals are increasing; fine new Petersburg!' yellow Candle
has been selling at 43s to 43s ad, and old 42s 3d to 40s 6d ;
holders are firm. For forward delivery a good desire has been
evinced to operate. Home made has been in brisk demand
on the spot at 41s 6d to 42s nett cash, but there is a plenti-
ful supply ; this is, however, yet the cheapest sort of Tallow ;
the consumption thel largest. All other sorts are wanted,
but at present not much is to be had; the value of American
of low to fine quality is 37s to 42s 6d, and Australian 38s to
43s ; at auction 60 casks of Odessa Ox were sold at 42s to
42s 9d, and loose 38s 6d; 10 casks Taganrog Sheep 42s 3d
to 423 6d per cwt.

KENSINGTON.GARDENS.—The band of the Royal
Horse Guards, stationed at Knightsbridge, have dis-
continued for this season their promenade concerts on the
lawn in Kensington•gardens, on Tuesday and Friday
afternoons.