The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-05 00:00:00

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w y EBR Li ARY 5, 1848.

THE KILKENNY AND GREAT

SOUTHERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY.
The usual half-yearly general meeting of the pro-
prietors of the Kilkenny and Great Southern and
Western Railway was held yesterday afternoon, at the
offices of the Company in Delahay-street, Westmin-
ster. Mr. Wyse, the late Member for Waterford, in
the chair. After the ser.l had been fixed,
The SECRETARY read the report, which stated that
repeated attempts had been male to hold meetings of
the company in the years 1847 and 1848, but, owing
to the non-attendance of the proprietors, they fell to
the ground. The directors did not recommend the
adoption of any active measures at present, and had
applied to the Commissioners of Railways for an ex-
tension of time. The expenses had been reduced,
within their utmost limits, and the liabilities were of
such an amount as to necessitate a call for 10s. per
share. The balance-sheet showed that the deposits re-
ceived on 11,250 shares had been 16,875/. ; the
law expenses paid were 6,2251.; and the balance
in hand, 3221. 4s. Bd. The report was unani-
mously adopted.
In the course of a conversation, it was elicited that
the law expenses amounted to upwards of 10,3751.,
and that the liabilities had been increased that morn-
ing by a claim for 1,000?., which had been sentin, and
could not he procured earlier.
The retiring directors were re-elected, and after a
vote of thanks to the chairman and directors the
meeting separated.

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From ale London New Price Current of Feb. 4.)

SUGAR,—To-day there was a falling off in the demand
for all kinds of Raw Sugar, and for all purposes. This
event is to be ascribed to Government being disinclined
to interfere with the duties. On the part of merchants
there is yet firmness, and they supply the market
with caution. The purchases made in West India
were limited, and only 140 hogsheads, gc., were sold,
c till former rates are sustained; this, however, would
not have been the case, had holders pressed sales. At
auction 273 hbds, 34 barrels, and 13 tierces of Tobago
were taken in, good and fine yellow 423 to 445, middling
40s to 41s 6d, and 28 hhds of St Vincent's, middling
yellow 41s per cwt. The total sales for the week are
1,700 hhds and trcs.
_ _ _

REPINED.—Today refined goods met with less at-
tention from the home trade, and prices are not so firm,
lumps to pass the standard selling at 55s 6d per cwt.
Bonded Crushed Sugar is wanted at former rates.
MA.IIIIITIUS.—This afternoon. the proceedings in the
private market were of little moment, and none was
offered at public sale. Holders, however, were not dis-
posed to take lower rates.
EAST INDIA.—The demand further increased for all
kinds of Bengal Sugar, and by private treaty the large
quantity of 6,000 bags found purchasers at prices 6d per
cwt above those previously current. The parcels sub-
mitted to public sale were all sold, and amounted to
5,154 bags. Madras is wanted, the supply of all sorts
is I,si plentiful, and the progress of prices is yet upwards.
BOREIQN.—To•day there was less activity in the
market for Foreign Sugar, but prices underwent no
variation. The private sales are only 1,200 bags of
brown Pernambuco at 38s per cwt. None was offered
at public sale.

MOLASSES.—TO-day a good business was done in
West India, and rather higher rates were paid ; low to
fine quality fetching from 16s to 19s per cwt.
COCOA.—The market is still improving for all de-
scriptions of West India, and the supply is diminishing,
whilst the consumption is larger. None has been sub-
mitted to public sale this week, but privately several
purchases have been made, and at further reduced rates,
Trinidad red selling at 48s to 525, grey 46s to 495, and
Grenada 45s to 475. In Foreign the operations are upon
a more extended scale, and at stiffer rates.

COFFEE.—This afternoon a public sale of 29 bags,
and 63 casks of Plantation Ceylon Coffee went off briskly
at 2s per cwt advance, good bold colory fetched 65s to
68s, good middling 60s to 635, middling 55s to 59s 6d,
low middling 525, fine fine ordinary 44s to 475, fine
ordinary 40s, good ordinary 35s to 38s, and damaged
32s to 425. Of Native 359 bags were taken in at 34s Gd
for ordinary, and at 1/s to 18s for triage, being above
the value. 149 bags of Dutch Company's at 505 for
fine bold yellow.
TEA.—Prices cannot be quoted higher for black, as
the market is more freely supplied, but a good demand
has been experienced for all descriptions, and the rates
paid are fully equal to those previously current. The
demand is brisk for all kinds of green, and previous
improved prices are well sustained, whilst on the part
of holders there is confidence; indeed in some cases
stiffer rates are obtained. Pekoe Teas are more in re-
quest, and former quotations are well sustained. The
quantity of Tea disposed of this week is far greater
than in the previous one. The public sales of 26,540
pkgs have been well attended, and 15,000 pkgs were
disposed of out of 25,000 pkgs passed.
iiICE.—To-day there was no public sale of Rice, and
the purchases made by private treaty were of little
moment in all sorts. For auction 4,000 bales and 2,530
pckts of Bengal are declared, arid 3,000 bags of Madras.
FKIIIT.—The demand generally has considerably im-
proved this week. In Currants a large business has
been done at the quotations; at present the importers
are firmer in their demand; good and fine Valentias aro
scarce and wanted; there are two or three cargoes here
being held for higher prices. Muscatels in layers are
much inquired after; there are none left on hand. Denies
in baskets—some large sales have been made this week
at 313 to 325, and about 4,000 cases old Chesme Raisins
at 31s to 325.

SPICES.—For Nutmegs the demand is not so good this
week, and we have to announce a fall in prices of Id to
2d. At auction 45 packages were chiefly sold. The
supply this week mostly consisted of the lower sorts.
Mace cannot be quoted higher, but the sales con-
cluded privately are upon a more extended scale.
For Pimento the demand privately has been good, and
previous improved rates are well sustained, whilst the
supply is less plentiful. On the part of holders of
Cloves there is firmness, but the sales made are of little
moment privately. Holders of Black Pepper have con •
fidence, and the supply continues to decrease, whilst the
demand is on the increase.

SPIRITS.—There has been much inquiry after all de-
scriptions of Jamaica Rum this week, but in consequence
of the advanced rates insisted.upon, purchases of moment
have been prevented. In Leeward Island purchases are
prevented by the reluctance of holders to sell. Prices
continue on the ad►ance, and the sales continue to 200
puns at Is 10d to is lqd proof. East India is wanted
at is 9d to Is 9id, proof with certificate, but few sellers
are to be met with. The stiff rates that are required
in Demerara caused the sales to be of little
moment, and 3s 2d to 3s 6d is the value of strong.
There is firmness on the part of holders of Brandy, and
the demand keeps good, whilst the stock is on the de-
crease. In the value of Geneva there is no variation to
make known this week; the supply is small. To day
the Rum market had a quiet appearance in consequence
of Government not proposing any change in the duties,
and former rates were not to be obtained for any sort.
INnlco.—The quarterly sale of East India will com•
mence on Tuesday, and the quantity declared is 10,133
chests. On the part of holders there is firmness, and a
fair demand exists, whilst the rates paid exhibit an ad-
vance on those of the last quarterly sale of from 2d
to 4d per lb. For Spanish former prices are well sus-
tained.

COCHINEAL—This afternoon there was a good de-
mand, and 59 bags of Mexican at public sale were sold
at 4s 6d to 4s 7d for low silvers, and which is the full
value.
=TURPENTINE. Prices are still on the advance for
Spirits, whilst the demand is animated, and the supply
is falling off. Rough is in much better request, and
fetches 8s 6d, indeed some parties will not sell at that
rate, and there is only a moderate supply. Of Swedish
Tar the stock is light, and the demand being good,
buyers are compelled to pay 20s to 21s per barrel.
OlLS.—This afternoon Cocoa Nut was in limited de-
mand, and 56 tons of fine Cochin at auction were all
withdrawn ; 21 casks of Palm all sold at 32s 3d to
32s 6kl for fine ; 25 tuns of southern 291103 to 311.
TALLow.—This afternoon the public sales went off
with spirit, and at high rates ; 625 pkgs of South
American were sold—fine quality at 49s 9d to 50s 9d,
good 48s to 49s 6d, low and middling 43s 9d to 46s 9d
per cwt.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
In Account, pursuant to the Oct 7tk and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32, for
the Week eliding on Saturday, the 29th day of January, 1845.
MU) DITAITXX XT.

Not. a 1i5ued........ 26;782,235

Government debt .. 11,015,100
Other securities •• .. 2,984.900
Gold ruin and bullion 11,339,220
Silver bullion ••• • • • 1,443,015

£26,782,235

.£ 26,762,235
M. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.

Dated the 11 day of Fobruary, 1

BANKING D
Z.
Propeetors' capital .. 14,553,000
Rest • • •• • 3,726,950
public deposits (in-
cluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, SAT-

.4.ITMEN T.

Government securi-
ties (Including Dead
Weight Annuity). • 11,653,914
Other securities • • • • 14,121,906
Notes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7,640,111
Gold and silver coax • • 603,079

higs-banks, and Di-
vidend accounts).. 4,171,103
Other deposits • . .• • • 10,763,087
Seven day and other
.• • ..... 914,973

434,124,213

X 34,124,211
M. MIRSTIALL, Chief Cashier.
1848.

Dated the 3d day of February,

The Journal du Havre contains the following :
" A colony of communists, composed of 75 persons of all
professions, uniformly clothed, passed through the town
to-day, and embarked in the American vessel Rome,
bound for New Orleans. It is called the Icarian Colony,
and is going out to settle upon, clear, and cultivate a
tract of land of 1,000,000 acres, on the Red River, in the
state of Trxa', which has been bought by the society,
the head of which, M. Cabet, remains in France. They
live completely in common, with order and economy,
and call each other brothers. They are furnished with
the necessary tools and implements for their under-
taking."

[PRICE SD.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY. QUARTER TO THREE.
The Cotton market at Liverpool yesterday was
firm, with a good business doing. Sales, 5,000 bales.
—ln Railway Shares there was a considerable decline,
and not much was dune. The market closed very
flatly.
The sales of Cotton at Liverpool during the week
amounted to 35,570 bales.
There are no ship arrivals with late intelligence of
interest.
The weekly balance-sheet to Saturday last of the Bank
of England in no respect needs particular comment, the
resources of the establishment continuing to increase as
before, while the demand upon them is lessened. A
comparison with the preceding return shows the follow-
ing results:—
Notes issued
Increase
Rest . 3,726,950
Increase
Public Deposits
Increase
Other Deposits
Decrease... 6,783
Seven Day and other Bills 904,973
Increase
Government Securities 11,583,914
Increase
Other Securities
Decrease 188,458
Notes 7,640,315
Increase
Bullion
Increase
Active circulation
Increase _ ••• 30,040
The Funds have been at a decided advance, s rise
having occurred yesterday afternoon after the conclu-
sion of the official hours, which bas been main-
tained since. It appears that late yesterday large
"Tine" purchases were made, but unless money
stock is bought these will not keep up the
market, as the same amount purchased on speculation is
usually resold prior to settling day. Consols have re-
alised 891 to 891 for transfer next week, and 891 to 89+
for account, being now 89+ for the latter. The New
Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. have been quoted 901
to and the Three per Cents. 891 1. Bank Stock is
worth 200. Exchequer-bills have been marked 30s. to
345. premium for those dated in June, and 245. to 275. for
those endorsed in March.

The Foreign Funds are steady. Spanish Active Stock
has been at 21i to 224, and the Three per Cents. at 321.
Pertuguese Four per Cents. are nominal. Mexican
Stock has realised 19 to it, and Equador 3i. Russian
Bonds have been at 110. French Five per Cents. have
been marked 1161, with the exchange at 25f. 60e.;
Belgian Four-and-a• Half per Cents. at 891 to 901, and
Dutch Two-and• a-Half per Cents. 54/ to 1.
Railway Shares are generally without any particular
alteration, but there is a further decline in Brighton.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAT AT ONli O'CLOCK..
(From the Official List.)
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities 891,4
3 per Cent. Consols Anns 89% Nlifs
New sq per Cent. Anis 905/ 411,4
Long Annuities, Exp. Jan. 6th, 1860 9
India Stick
Do. Bonds, 10001 26 p
South Sea Stock
Ditto Old Annuities S7
Consols for Account 89%1.'24'
Exchequer Bills. Ed.
1,0001. for March
1,000/. for June
Small
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Equador Bonds 3%
Mexican Bones, 1846, 5 per Cent —
Ditto for the Account ..... 16 19%
Russian Bonds. 1822, 5 per Cent llO
Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent, Is4o
Ditto for the Account 2214 21%
Ditto Passive Bends
VA
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent
Ditto for the Account . 32%%
Venezuela Bonds ..
Dividends on the ahoy. payable ii Londe,.
French Rentes, 5 per Cent ll6f. —e.
Exchange 2sf. 60c.
French Rentes, S per Cent 7414f. —c.
Exchange ..
Belgian 4% per Cent
Dutch 2', per Cent.,l2 Guild 64% %
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates
BUSINESS DONA IN RAILWAY IFIANES AT ONE O'CLOCK
RAILWAIN. PAID. Pea SIAll•
Aberdeen
Amber., Netting., Boston, &c. to
Ayrshire and Galloway
Belfast and County Dowse .. 10 ..
Birmingnam & Oxford June... 20
Birmingham, WO., & Dudley 10 ... .
Wol., & Stour Val. 101.145.... to
Birkenhead, Laacashire, and
Ckeshire Jurctiou 7
Boston, Stamf., & Birming... 6
Bristel and Exeter

Do., Thirds
Backingliamshire..
Caledonian
Ditto, Half Shares
Ditto, Clydesdale Junction 50 ......
Chester and Holyhead... 87% 23
Ditto, Preference
Clarence.
Do., let Class, 6 per Cent lO
Do., 24 Class, 8 per Cent... 10
Do., Gov. Loan, 4 per Cent. 10
Direct London & Portsmouth 3% — to
Dublin and Belfast Junction.. 25
Dundalk and Enniskillen ... 174
East Anglia, 25/. L. & E.,
and L. & D., . 25
Ditto, 15/., IL k H ls ..... 8% to
Ditto, 81. 10s., E. & H... 2
Eastern Counties .... 2O ..... 16% to li
Ditto, ditto (B)
Do. Perpet., 5 per ct. No. I, 6/. 13s. 4d...
Do., do N0.2,61. 13s. 4d.
Do., Northern & Eastern... 50
Do., Quarter .... .. ..... ...... 124...
Do., Now
East ersn Union il
Ditto, Quarter Shares ...... 12% — to
Ditto., Thirds l3s. 4d
Ditto (guar. 0 per cent.) ... 10
East Lancashire
Ditto, New ... .......... .... . 13
Do., New Quarters
East Lincolnshire 16%
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Ditto, Half Shares
Ditto, Quarter Shares 12%. lO% to
Edinburgh and Northern ... 22%
Ditto, New..... ... ..... ...... 8% — ...... to
Ditto, New port l2
Ditto, ditto, New ... 21/4 — ...... to
Exeter, Yeovil, & Dorchester 2% — to
Ditto, New .... ........... ... 2%...... . to
Glasg., Dumfries, & Carlisle..B/. 6s. lid... .. , to
Glasgow, Kilmarnock, & Ayr be ......
Ditto, New
Do. % Shares (b par ct.gua.) 12% .— — -. ••• to
Great Northern lO% 4 Ys... t•
Do. London & York Exten. 2% %...... to --
Gt. South. & West. (Ireland) 87%
Groat North of England 1011 238 ...... to --,
Ditto, New 40L 8
Ditto, New SO4 3O ... .. .. ... to
Ditto, New 15/...... ...
Great Western OO
to
Ditto, Half Shares £o
Ditto, Quarter Shares 17% —
Ditto, Fifths 2O
Do. New 171 Ol/4.• -
Huddersfield and Manchester 24 .. —.—
Ditte, Thirds
Hall and Selby lO
Ditto, Half Shares
to
Ipswich Ditto,
& Quarter
Bur r sSr
t.hEaiems
9 wads 11-! ii,it —
Do. do. and
Do., do., Extension Scrip
Lancaster(..... to
liasnled...E. Ely)
120% --55 ...... to
t 0...... ...... to
Lancashire and Torkshiro
D o .:aTthei(rad Cniad..ln Carlisle....
r
i Ditto, ditto
Ditto Half Shares
Ditto Fifths
Ditto Quarters
14 .. .. ..
_—
......
Ditto
ot
IS,ihxitredesn(tßkseg...)..........iol.
43. .
Do. Liverpool kid Bury... 88 .....
--- . -
Do. (Hudders. and Sheff.) 33
Do., Wakefield, Pontefract,
and G001e....... .. ....... 47% •"
Do., West Riding Union
...41. 2a.. .
Do., Preston and Wyre ... 25 . .
Do., do., Half Shares (k) 9
Ditto ditto ..............(Z) 11/ — to
Leeds aid Bradford
Leeds,Dowsbury, k Manches. 42% — to
Do., Branch % Shares
Ditto, New Branch (blue).. 2% — to —.
Ditto, Extension (green)... 2% — to
Do., New Exten. (pink)... 2% — ...... to
Leeds and Thirak ........ ..... 86

Ditto, New - : to
Do., do., Prefer., 5 per Cent. 3 1,4.. ....... --- ...• • • _to
-
Liverpool. Crosby, and South-
port. - ...... to --
Liverpool, Manchester, and
Newcastle Junction. ...... ... 2%
London & Blackwell ...181. 6s. 8d
Ditto New, No. 2 4/. 13s. 4d.... --63 A ................. rt:
--
Do. Extension .. 171 t - ••'
to --
Land., Bright., & South Coast 50
Do. Consolidated Eighths... 30
Do. Guaranteed 5 per Cent. 9 . - ...... to
De. Pref. Cony. 5 per Cent. 50
Ditto, ditto 1852 50 .. to
London and Greenwich... 12/.155. 4d...
Ditto Preference ......... 18/ 17s 2d...
Loudon & North Western.....loo l4B
Do. Quai far ......L. and B. 22
Do. do. New ...... .... ......
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