The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-29 00:00:00

BANKING DEPARTMENT

Proprietors' capital.. 14,553,000
Rest .... ..... 3,613,216
Public deposits (in-
eluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Sav-
ings-banks, and Di-
vidend accounts) • • 6,843,002
Other deposits • . • ... 10,074,026
Seven day and other
bills .......... •••• 920,016

X 36.003,260

Dated the 27th day of August, 1

Government securi-
ties (Including Dead

Weight Annuity) .. 12,961,736
Other securities .. .. 13,( 12,824
Notes .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9,506,025
Gold and silver coin • . 522,676

36,003,260
MARSHALL. Chief Cashier.

AN ENTHUSIAST.—We read in a Belgian journal—
" The sale of the gallery of paintings of M. Van N., of
Brussels, who died in the course of the last month, is ad-
vertised. This celebrated amateur not only devoted his life,
but sacrificed the whole of his fortune, which originally pro-
duced him a revenue of 40,0G0f. a-year, to his passion for
possessing the masterpieces of the great Flemish artists.
Reduced by this to the want of even the necessaries of life,
he could not be induced to part with even one of his cherished
treasures. At last, an old servant, who continued to serve
him without wages, converted the gallery into a source for
the maintenance of his master and himself, by applying the
gratuities given him for showing the splendid collection to
visitors in purchasing food for them both. A few years ago
the faithful and affectionate old servant died, and M. Van
N., hopeless of finding another on the same terms, took the
office upon himself. When visitors came to view the gallery,
he put on the old livery, and attended them through it, dis-
playing a critical acquaintance with the merits of each pic-
ture that delighted all and astonished those who were able to
appreciate his erudition. Sometimes the visitors, supposing
him to be really the servant, would make the master the
subject of sarcastic observations, some calling him an eccen-
tric fool, and others a madman, and wondering that his
friends did not have him declared a lunatic. All this he
listened to either with perfect indifference, or making palliat-
ing excuses, as his old servant used to do, and, when their
curiosity was satisfied, holding out his hand for the accus-
tomed fee."

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of August 28.)

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SUGAR.-To-day there was little desire evinced to opCrate
in West India Sugar, and prices are still lowering ; the
quantity sold was only 250 hhds and tierces. The market
closes with a quiet appearance for sugar, the produce of
both free and slave labour.

REFINED.—There has been a considerable falling off in
the demand for Refined goods for home consumption this
week; the refiners have been desirous to sell, and submited to
a reduction in prices of 6d to is per cwt, still all descriptions
have been sparingly dealt in. Treacle has not risen in value,
but there has been a much better demand, and large parcels
have been sold. Purchases to a fair extent have been made
in Bonded Crushed Sugar, but not at better prices.
11/Ltußrrius.—This afternoon Mauritius Sugar met with
little attention, and 4,563 bags 296 casks at public sale went
at a decline on former rates of Is to 2s per cwt.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon Bengal Sugar was tot much
in demand, and 4.540 bags at auction went 6d to is per cwt
cheaper, but nearly the whole sold. Madras has declined in
value Is.

FOREIGN.—To-day Porto Rico Sugar was not so much in
request, still 1,405 hhds 164 barrels at auction were chiefly
sold, and at prices that averaged those previously current.
COFFEE.—This afternoon West India Coffee was sparingly
dealt in, and the parcels offered at public sale, amounting to
264 tierces and bags Jamaica, a small part only sold 2s under
former rates. For Ceylon the market has a quiet appearance.
TEA.—The market hi.s presented a dull appearance all the
week, and there is a larger quantity on offer privately of all
descriptions. Although there are sellers of Black upon rather
lower terms, still the town and country trade operated with
caution, taking only sufficient for their immediate wants.
Green Tea has met with little attention, and prices are going
down. The trade generally hold a fair quantity of all kinds
of Tea. Public sales will be declared shortly.
RlCE.—There has been much inquiry after Bengal for
home consumption as well as for exportation, and buyers are
willing to pay a further advance, but the supply at market
being small, purchases of moment are prevented; by private
contract many parcels have been sold. Java is wanted, but
the market is still without supply. There are many buyers
of Madras at the high rates of 16s to 17s, but few parcels are
to be had.
SPICKS.—There has not been much desire manifested to
operate privately in Cassia Lignea, and 100 chests at auction
sold at barely previous rates. Black Pepper has not im •
proved in value, but there has been a brisker demand, and
privately several parcels have been disposed of.
SALITETRE.--To-day Rough met withiittle attention pri-
vately, at public sale 1,255 bags of Calcutta were offered, and
all taken in at easier rates. English Refined is still in good
demand, and prices are firm. Nitrate of Soda has been less
in request, and prices have fallen.
Sriarrs.—lmporters of Jamaica Rum are unwilling to
reduce their prices, although the home and export demand
has been limited for all descriptions ; the purchases this week
have not exceeded 100 puns. Leeward Island has met with
little attention, but prices do not give way. For Calcutta
Is 11 lie' to 23 are the rates insisted upon for proof with certi-
ficate, but there are few orders. Demerara is not cheaper, but
the demand has been trifling. Brandy has been in excellent
demand for home consumption ; several export orders were
executed,
and further advanced rates given ; the home con-
sumption is rapidly on the increase. Geneva has been
largely dealt in for exportation, and higher rates are given.
British Corn Spirits have been in excellent demand, and
prices are firm. •
OILS.—In Rape Seed Oil sales to a large extent have been
made and at firm rates. In Linseed Oil any further im-
provement has been prevented from taking place by the in-
creased quantity produced ; the demand from the home
trade however has been good, but for exportation
there has been scarcely any business transacted.
Olive Oil has been extensively dealt in, and holders evince
firmness. The parcels of Cocoa Nut Oil disposed of were at
Vxra rates.
has wet with a good demand. American '

Lard Oil has been sparingly dealt in. For Cod Oil the
market has a dull appearance. There are very few shipping
orders for Seal, and the home trade have operated with cau-
tion. Southern is nitto be had upon lower terms, but only
a limited business has been transacted.

TALLow.—All descriptions have met with increased atten-
tion, and prices are on the advance, notwithstanding arrivals
are on the increase from all quarters. Russian has been ex-
tensively dealt in on the spot, and the rates given show an
advance on those of this day week of 9d per cwt. For for-
ward delivery a •good deal has been done, and at improved
rates. Town Tallow has been readily disposed of on the
spot at 40s 6d to 41s.