The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-08 00:00:00

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.

(YESTERDAY.)
LORD SHAFTESBURY'S COMMITTEE.—MAN-
CHESTER, SHEFFIELD, AND LINCOLNSHIRE (Sheffield
Canal Purchase).—Preamble proved and clauses agreed to.
MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD, AND LINCOLNSHIRE
(Ashton Canal Purchase).—Preamble proved, and
clauses agreed to.
LONDON AND SOUTH-WESTERN, AND SOUTHAMPTON
AND DORCHESTER AMALGAMATION.—PreambIe proved,
and clauses agreed to.
MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN OF IRELAND (Devia-
tion in the line from Muflinger to Athlone).—Preamble
proved, and clauses agreed to.
GROUP No. 3.— SALISBURY AND YEOVIL.—The
opposition of the landowners having closed, Mr. Austin
was heard at great length in reply. At the close of the
Learned Gentleman's speech the room was cleared, and
the Committee after a short consultation decided that
the preamble to both Bills had been proved.
EXETER, YEOVIL AND DORCHESTER, WITH BRANCHES.
—Mr. Austin was also heard in reply to the opposition
put forward in this case.

- GROUP No. 4.--MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD, AND
LINCOLNSHIRE (Humber Ferries Improvement at Hull
and New Rolland).—Case for the promoters and opposi-
tion of the Hull Corporation further considered.

ELECTION COMMITTEE.
DUBLIN.
The Committee resumed its labours again yester-
day at the usual hour, and the scrutiny iuto Mr. Rey-
nolds' majority was proceeded with. In the courso of
the day the petitioners succeeded in striking off two
additional votes.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of July 7.)
SUGAR.—To-day there was no improvement in the
home or export demand for raw Sugar, and as holders were
desirous to sell, we have to announce a further fall in the
value. West India Muscovado was dealt in with
caution for both the scale and pan, although the rates
taken are rather under those of yesterday. The private
sales did not exceed 240 hhds and trcs. At public sale
104 hhds of Barbadoes went off flatly, and a small part
only sold at 6d decline. For all sorts of Sugar the market
closed with an unfavourable aspect.
ZREFINED. —To-day the market bad a quiet appear-
ance for refined goods, still Standard Lumps could not
generally be obtained under 55s 6d, and brown grocery
54s 6d. Prices are evidently on the decline. For Bonded
Crushed Sugar export orders are on the increase, and
prices are firmer, 25s 6d to 27s is the value of first and
second sorts.

MAURITIUS.—This afternoon the quantity of Mauri-
tius submitted to public sale was large, and amounted to
8,112 bags, 121 tres, and 30 casks. The biddings were
languid, still the chief part sold, grocery sorts at 6d per
cwt decline.

EAST INDIA.—This afternoon at public sale 1,000
bags Bengal Sugar were sold at firm rates, and went at
43s for good white Benares, and 41s 6d to 42s 6d for
damp and washed.

FOREIGN.-Although holders of Foregn Sugar have
been deriving a benefit of is 6d per cwt by a reduction
in the duty since Wednesday, under the Bill of 1846,
still on their part a desire is manifested to realize, as the
circumstances we have alluded to will be only of short
duration. Prices must be quoted 6d per cwt lower this
week, and few export orders have been completed,
whereas the home trade manifested little disposition to
do business, and the demand continues to be of a limited
nature from our bonded refiners.

Cocoa.—There are again heavy arrivals of West
India, and sellers are disposed to make a further conces-
sion in the value ; buyers on the other hand make sales
with caution. Red Trinidad can be obtained at 38s to
425, and grey 35s to 38s. None at present has been of-
fered at public sale. For Foreign there are few buyers,
and holders are sellers at 32s to 34s per cwt.
COFFEE.—This afternoon Plantation Ceylon met with
greater attention, and 14 casks, 350 bags at auction were
sold at firmer rates. Of Jamaica 7 casks, and 46 bags
went at steady rates.
TEA.—There is no further advance to record in the
value of Congou, still holders are firm, and moderately
supplied the market. A good business has been con-
cluded, and upon full terms; the sorts above is 3d per lb
selling the most readily. The value of ordinary and
good ordinary sound is itijd to 9d, but middling
and middling 9d to 11d, blackish leaf I lid to is 3d
fine and Pekoe flavour is 4d to is 10d, and choice 2s to
2s 2d. Purchases to a fair extent have been made in
ih Pouchong at from 5d to Bd. Souchong is held with
firmness, and a fair amount of business has been con-
cluded. Green has not improved in value.
For scented Teas there is a more active demand, prices
cannot be quoted higher this week. At auction 7,212
pkgs have been offered, of which 2,500 were sold.
RICE.—At public sale 1,500 pockets Bengal were all
withdrawn. Rice is expected to be kept at low rates
by the prospect of large grain and potato crops.
Cleaned is not much wanted. The importation of all
sorts of Rico is expected to continue to fall off on ac-
count of the low prices current here.
SKRlTS.—Although there are sellers of Jamaica Rum
at a reduction on former rates of 2d to 3d per gallon,
still home buyers have made purchases with caution,
and few export orders were completed. The
sales for the week are only 100 puns. East
India is little wanted, and is 4d to is 6d is the
value of proof. For Leeward Island the demand con-
tinues very limited at is 7id to is 8d proof. Havannah
is dull of sale at is 5d proof. Of East India a fair quan-
tity has come to hand, whilst of West India arrivals are
extensive. The deliveries for all purposes continue to
fall off. There has been little desire evinced to operate
in Brandy, whilst holders are willing to sell. For
Geneva the demand is brisker.
OlLS.—This afternoon Southern Oil met with atten-
tion. At auction 100 tuns were sold at 221 to 24/15s for
low to fine, which are full rates. Sperm is not much
wanted, and 20 tuns went at 751 to 791 15s for good and
fine, which are lower prices. Of Palm 196 casks were
only in part sold.
TALLow.. —This afternoon prices underwent little
variation for Tallow at the public sales. Of New South
Wales 173 :asks were sold at 40s 6d to 43s 6(i, a4ndosinto-
ferior 39s to 40s ; 166 casks South American
43s ; 51 cas ks Bermuda 36s 3d to 40s per cwt.

DANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
An Account, p Cusuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap, 3'l for
the Wee X ending on Saturday, the let day of July, 1848. •
11191:111 pzreallaza.

X.
Notes Issued•• •• 27,646,05

Government debt • • . 11,015100
Other securities .. • '2,984,.900
Gold coin and. bullion 12,238,057
Silver bulliois .... . • 1,407,998

£27,646,055

4 MARSUAI,L, Chi 27,646,
ef Cashier.055

Dated the 6th: dtay of July, 1648

BANKING D:

)EpAITTCEN T.

Proprietors' capt tal.. 14,553,000
Reit •• •• • • • 3,414,255
rubile deposit.% (in-
cluding Exch 0 quer,
Commlasioneill of
National Debt, Say-
-ings-banks, all IDI-

X.
ties (including
Government seenri
Dea-
d
Weight Annuity) .. 12,52%645
Other securities .. .. 11,266,399
Notes .... .... • • • • 10,064,970
Gold and silver Call.. 772,198

vidend account 6,603,239
Other deposits .• • • 9,019,944
Seven day and 4 ,they

-•• 1,035,774

X 34,626,212

I £34,626,212
M. MARSHALL, Clllei Cashier.

Dated the cu 447 or Ja4,1541.