The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-02 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

(From the London New Price Current of Aug. 1.)
SUGAR.—To-day a further improvement was visible
in the position of the raw Sugar market, and there is
evidently a desire on the part of several of the trade to
get well into stock ; merchants on the other hand
have conSdence. West India Muscovado was in ex-
cellent request both for the scale and pan, whilst
the rates paid show an advance on those previously
current of 6d per cwt. A pubic sale of 144 hhds and
6 trcs of 13arbadocs Sugar went at prices 6d per cwt
above those of Friday. Fine yellow realized 42s Gd to
43s 6d, good 41s to 425, middling 38s 6d to 40s, and low
37s Gd per cwt. The total sales reach 1,017 hhds and
tierces.

REFINED.—To-dry refined goods were dealt in with
increased freedom for home trade purposes, and prices
advanced to 54s fur standard and 53s for brown grocery
lumps. There is a large export demand fur bonded
crushed Sugar at 26s Gd to 27s 6d per cwt.
Mauarrius.—This afternoon Mauritius Sugar was
dealt in with greater freedom privately, and 2,033 bags
at auction were all sold, and in some cases 6cl per
cwt above former rates, fine y( How went at 39s 6cl to
40s, good 38s 6d to 395, middling 37s 6d to 38s, low
36s 6d to 375, good and fine brown 35s to 365, low 31s 6d,
washed 34s 6d to 395, and syrupy 29s to 36s 6d.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon Bengal Sugar was in
excellent demand, and 3,512 bags at auction were sold
at 6d per cwt advance, good white Benares went ut 44s
to 42s 6d, mid 40s 6d to 41s 6d, fine soft yellow 39s to
39s 6d, mid 36s 6d, damaged 36s to 41s 6d, mid Khaur
295. Of Madras 605 bags were disposed of at Gd to Is
advance; 94 casks of Ceylon sold at stiffer rates.
FOREIGN.—To-day there was no public sale of foreign
Sugar, but some parcels were sold privately, both for
home use and exportation; the rates obtained show a
small advance on those of Friday. The market closes
with much firmness.

COFFEE.—This afternoon, at a public sale of 49
casks, 94 barrels, and 207 bags of Jamaica, prices
declined 2s per cwt ; low middling went at 48s,
fine fine ord 40s to 455, fine ord 32s to 38s,
good ord 28s to 31s, low ord 24s to 275, triage
18s to 265. Plantation met with less atten-
tion, and 96 casks 1,045 bags at auction were only in
part sold at rather lower rates; good mid went at 565,
mid 48s to 525, low mid 44s to 475, fine fine ord 39s to
435, fine ord 32s to 38s, good ord 29s to 30s 6d, triage
55s to 62s 6d, and damaged 24s to 41s 6d per cwt. For
Native the market is dull at 29s to 30s for good and
fine ord.

TEA.—Previous rates are well supported for Congou,
and there is a desire on the part of the trade generally to
increase their stocks; there is also a less quantity on offer.
Sales to a large extent were made upon the following
terms; ordinary unclean coarse 7d to 71d, and new
kinds 8d to Sid, mixed leaf 9d to I Id, blackish leaf
rather strong to strong is to is 2d, strong and
Pekoe flavour is Is 3d to is 6d, superior is 8d
to 2s 2d. Of Souchong a fair quantity has been
sold at 9d to is 2d for ord and mid, and at is 3d to 2s 5d
for good and fine. Pouchong is wanted, and the parcels
sold realized from 4d to Bd, the supply continues to
diminish. We cannot quote green higher, holders are
firm, and there is a good demand, especially for the
better sorts. Scented and Pekoe Teas fetched fall rates
with a fair sale. None has been offered at auction since
this day week.

RICE.—To-day East India Rice met with little atten-
tion, and privately few parcels were sold ; at auction
2,131 bags of Bengal were taken in at the full value ;
fine cargo at 10s, fine white 12s 6d, good middling
lls 6d, but damaged sold at 7s to 9s : 3,120 bags of
Arracan were bought in at 9s 6d for good plump yellow.
SPIRITS.—To-day there was a good business con-
cluded in Rum, and stiffer rates were obtained. Proof
Leewards selling at is 8d to is Bid; East India is 50
to Is 61d; Jamaica, 28 to 33 per cent. over proof, 3s 5d
to 35 8d; better quality, 34 to 37 over, 3s 9d to 4s 4d;
and high flavoured, 3s 10d to 4s 6d per cwt.
CINNAMON.—The sales wont off very heavily, particu
larly for first sort, for which there were few orders, an d
the small portion sold was at a reduction of id to 3d p er
lb. from the prices of last sale ; second sort and g( sod
thirds were in good request, and sold briskly from last
sale's prices to 2d to 3d advance, whilst all the inferior
descriptions were almost unsaleable. The next sales are
to take place on the 30th October.
COCHINEAL.-This afternoon at public sale 40 bags of
Honduras Cochineal were sold at 4s to ss 4d, and one
lot of fine 5s 10d, which are lower rates. For auction
200 bags, chiefly Mexican, are declared.
SPICES.—To-day Pimento was less sought after, and
279 bags at auction were only partly sold at full rates—
good mid went at 4d, mid 38d, and damaged aid per lb.
OILS.—The receipts of Fish Oils have been upon an
enlarged scale, whilst on the part of holders there is still
a desire manifested to realise, as the deliveries are not
of a satisfactory nature. Seal met with little attentirje.
Cod has been dealt in with caution at 23115 s to 24/upon
which terms holders are desirous to sell. Southern is
wanted, and the parcels sold by private treaty were at
stiffer rates. At auction 70 tuns were sold. There are
sellers of Sperm at a further reduction, yet few sales have
been made by private treaty, whilst 25 tuns at auction
were only in part sold at 701 to 721 for good quality.
There is yet a plentiful supply, and not more than 731
can be obtained for the finest. A material increase is
apparent in the demand for Linseed Oil, accompanied by
a rise in the value. Home buyers have been large ope-.
rators on the spot, whilst several export orders were cou-
eluded. For forward delivery several contracts halve
been concluded from 22s 6d to 235. On the part of
crushers there is firmness, and the consumption keeps
large. Rapeseed Oil has been in better request, and
higher rates are raid. For Palm the market is firm,
and there is a good demand. In Olive large sales have
been made, whilst holders have confidence; the stock
does not increase, whereas deliveries are getting larger.
Cocoa Nut is not offered at any further reduction, but
the demand does not improve, and 295 packages at
auction were taken in at 43s for fine Cochin, and at 403
to 42s for middling and good Ceylon. A fair sale exists
for Lard Oil, but in Ground Nut little has been done and
sellers are willing to accept 37s per cwt.
TALLow.—There has been a material increase in the
demand for Russian on the spot since our last, and prices
have risen to 44s 9d to 45s for new, and 44s per cwt for
old, at which a good business has been concluded. On.
the part of holders there is firmness, and some will not
sell at present rates. For delivery in the last three
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per stone. For public sale 300 casks are declared.

ELECTION COMMITTEE.
DUBLIN.
The scrutiny into the validity of Mr. Reynolds's ms- .
jority was resumed yesterday, but the petitioners did nc A
succeed in striking any additional votes off.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
ROUSE OF LORDS, August 1.
The House sat to-day to hear appeals. The Peers
present were the Lord Chancellor, Lord Broughams
and Lord Campbell.
FOLEY V. HILL.
The arguments on this appeal were resumed and cm.
eluded to-day, and
Their LORDSILIPS gave judgment, affirming the decision
of the Court below.

SALMON FISHING IN SUTHERLANDSHIRE.-- ei
W
understand his Grace the Duke of Sutherland has given
teeming
banks
ot with salmon,
Shin
writes that
a jubilee this year to all his rivers in Sutherlandshire;
and as this applies to net as well as rod fishing, the
rivers are absolutelyrint
grilse, and
trout. A
that river presents the appearance of a boiling pot of
fe(fromte theem
water, from the constant leaping of the fish; and, as
the watching is strictly preserved, he anticipates the
same increased produce next year from the rivers, which
a year's rest secures from the land. It is only, however,
a few counties, like Sutherlandshire, where the fishings
are in the hands of one or two proprietors, that such an
experiment can be effectually tried; as in the case of the
Tay, where the upper and lower portions of the river
belong to different proprietors, the interests of the
parties are too conflicting to admit of a common mea-
sure of the above nature. We may mention that the
gentleman above referred to is yearly receiving addi-
tional confirmation of his theezy, that the par is the
young of the salmon at a particular stage. A great
variety of that genus were taken from the Shin in
Deoember last, and transferred to ponds formed at the
sides of the river, some of which showed the silvery
scale ef the smolt in May, and others subsequently, ac-
cording to their age. There seems now, indeed, no
ground upon which this fact can reasonably be (disputed.
Glasgow Courier.
FRENCH OXEN.—The steamer Columbine, from
Havre, has brought, as a portion of a large cargo of
general merchandise, eight oxen of French production.
We believe that this is the only arrival of horned beasts
from France, the produce of that country
.during the pre-
sent year, and the arrival is therefore
of interest. the
same vessel brought 300 packages of biscuits, a some-
what remarkable importation from France.
NEW CHURCH AT SYDENHAM.—Yesterday the
foundation-stone of a new church at Penge, near Syden-
ham, in connexion with the Watcrmen's Almshouses, to
be called St. John the Evangelist, was laid with the cus-
tomary ceremonies by Leo Schutz, Esq. Her Majesty
the Queen Dowager has contributed bountifully towards
the expense of the erection.