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

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FEBRUARY 5, 1848.

the neighbourhood, and at Mr. Atcherley's, in „Rat-
cliffe-highway, they ascertained that hemlock was
purchased as often as twenty times a month.
The inquiry was again adjourned.

THE KILKENNY

AND GREAT

SOUTIIEIZN AND WESTERN RAILWAY.

The usual half-yearly general meeting of the pro-
prietors of the Kiikenny and Great Southern and
Western Railway was held yesterday afternoon, at the
offices of the Company in belahay-street, Westmin-
ster. Mr. Wyse, the late Member for Waterford, in
the chair. After the seal had been fixed,
The SECRETARY read the report, which stated that
repeated attemp!s had been made 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 us to necessitate a call for 103. per
share. The balance-sheet showed that the deposits re-
ceived on 11,250 shares had been 16,8751. ; 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 illicited that
the law expenses amounted to upwards of 10.375/.,
and that the liabilities had been increased that morn-
ing by a claim for 1,000., which had been sent in, and
could not be procured earlier.
The retiring directors were re-elected, and after a
vote of thanks to the chairman and directors the
meeting separated.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
tFrom the London New Price Current of Feb. 4.)
Susan,—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. Oa 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, Sec., were sold,
E id former rates are sustained; this, however, would
not have been the case, had holders pressed sales. At
auction 273 hhds, 34 barrels, and 13 tierces of Tobago
were taken in, good and fine yellow 42s to 445, middling
408 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.
REFINED.—To-day 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.
MAURITIUS.—This afternoon the proceedings in the
private market were of little moment, and none was
offered at public sale. Holders, however, were not dii-

posed to take lower rates.
EAST Isui&.—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, a❑d amounted to
5,1.54 bags. Madras is wanted, the supply of all sorts
is less plentiful, and the progress of prices is yet upwards.
FOREIGN.—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.
31oLassEs.—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.
Cocos.—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 488 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 sahs 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 17s to 18s for triage, being above
the value. 149 bags of Dutch Company's at 505 for
fine bold yellow.
TE.A..—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.
Ricis.—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, and 3,000 bags of Madras.
FRUIT.—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 are
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. Denias
in baskets—some large sales have been made this week
at 31s 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 ore 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:upou, purchases of moment
have been prevented. In Leeward Island purchases are
prevented by the reluctance of holders to sell. Prices
continue on the advance, and the sales continue to 200
puns at Is 10i to is 10d proof. East India is wanted
at Is 9,1 to Is 9ld, proof with certificate, but few sellers
arc 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 Gd 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 w ere not to be obtained for any sort.
INDIGO.—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.
—TunrENTINli.— 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 20a 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 Gd for fine ; 25 tuns of southern 291 lOs to 311.
TALLow.—Tl.is afternoon the public sales went off
with spirit, and at high rates ; G 25 pkgs of South
American were sold—fine quality at 49s 9d to 505 9d,
good 48s to 49s GI, low and middling 43s 9d to 4Gs 9d
er cwt.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
La Account, pursuant to tho Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32, for
the Week ending on Saturday, the 29th day of January, 1848.

[PR ICE SD.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
Tho Cotton market at Liverpool yesterday was
firm, with a good business doing. Sales, 5,000 bales.
—ln Railway Shares there wns a considerable recline,
and not ninth Wili done. 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
Increase

Public Deposits
Increase
Other Deposits
Decrease 6,783
Seven Day and other Bills 904,973
Increase
Government Securities 11,553,914
Increase
Other Securities ... 14,321,905
Decrease 128,458
Notes 7,640,315
Increase
Bullion
Increase
213,502
O •• _
_

Active circulation
Increase
The Funds have been at a decided advance, a rise
having occurred yestorday afternoon after the oonclu-
lion of the official hours, which has been main-
tained since. It appears that late yesterday large
"Tiioo" 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 hare re-
alised 89/ to 89} for transfer next week, and 89} to 89;
for account, being now 89j for the latter. The New
Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. have been quoted 901
to ii, and the Three per Cents. 89/ 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 218 to 22k, and the Three per Cents. at 321.
Portuguese Four pl. Cents. are nominal. Mexican
Stock has realised 19 to 1, and Equador 31. Russian
Bonds have been at 110. French Five per Cents. have
been marked with the exchange at 25f. 60e.;
Belgian Four-and-a-Half per Cents. at 89} to 901, and
Dutch Two•and-a-Half per Cents. 541 to 21-.
Railway Shares aro generally without any particular
alteration, but there is a further declineoiE L
in Brighton.
VRICES OF lIKITISIt FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES
3 per Cent. Reduced Arms.. 891,4% 89%
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities 891411,i 89%
New 3I per Cent. Anns 9O%%%A'A 901 A
Long Anus. to expire J an. 1860
India Bonds, 1,0001.
South Sea Stock
Ditto Old Annuities
Consuls fur Account
Exchequer Bills. 3d.
1,000/. March
1,0001. June .....«.......» 32 34 2.0 p
Small ..J .. 35 31 29 p

OXE CLOSING
rRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCY. YIiICEI.
Equador Bonds
htexican, 5 per Cent. 1846 —
Ditto, Account . ,
Russian Bonds ..
Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840.
Ditto. Account 22l,is 21% 21%
Ditto, Passive
Ditto. 3 per Cent —
Ditto, Account 321%
Venezuela Bonds, 21i per Cent 39%
Dividends on the above payable in London
French Rentes, 5 per Cent. 116%f. —c. 116%f. —c.
Exchange 251. 60c. 25f. Coc
French, 3 per Cent
Exchange 2sf. 60c. 25f. Coc.
Belgian 4% per Cent ...... 891, 90% 901. E
Dutch, 24!2-per Cent., 12 Guild.... 54% % 54%
Ditto. 4 per Cent. Certificates 85% ~;i 85%

PRICES OF PAID. BUSINESS DONE CLOSING
RAILWAY SHARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Aberdeen 45 .....
Amber., Nutt., Boston,
and Eastern Juuetion 2%......
Ayrshire and Galloway.. 2%
Belfast & County Down II ...... —.
Birmingham and Ox-
ford Junction .... ... 20 -
Birmingham, Wolver-
hampton, and Dudley 10
Birming.,lVolverh'pton,
and Stour Valley 101. 145... ••• ---
Birkenhead, Lancashire,
and Cheshire Juno.... 73/i
Boston, Stamfd & Birm. 5
Bristol and Exeter Bl
Ditto, Thirds ..- 2O
Buckinghamshire... 121. 4s. ..... ..... —
Caledonian
Ditto, Half Shares .. 3,11
Ditto,ClydesdaleJunc 50 --—
1 Chester and Holyhead, 37% 23

-,Ler it,. _71.. .....
Ditto, Preference l2 ......
Clarence
Do. Ist Class, 6 per Ct. 10
Do. 2d Class, 5 per Ct. 10
Do. Government Loan,
4 per Cent.
Direct London & Ports-
mouth -
Dublin and Belfast Junc. 25
Dundalk & Enniskillen 17% —
East Anglia, 251., L. &
E. and L. and D...... 25 ...... ... , —
Do., 18/., E. & H..- 18
Do., 3/. 103.
Eastern Counties........ 20
Ditto (B) --
Ditio,Extension,s per
Cent., No. 1...... 61.135. 4d....
Ditto ditto, No. 2...61. 13s. 4d...
Do., North. & Eastern 50
Do., Quarters . ..... 121,ii
Do., New
Eastern Union 5O -
Ditto, Quarter Shares 12%
Ditto, 'lairds .......133.4d.. ....
110. (guard; percent.) 10 ...... 101/g. .• •. ..
East Lancashire -
Ditto, New -
Ditto, New Quarters 8%......
East Lincolnshire

Edinburgh and Glasgow 50 ......
Ditto, Half Shares ... 15 .. ..
Ditto, Quarter Shares 12% lO% lOl
Edinburgh and Northern 22%
Ditto, New “ 344 — 000000000 .•••..
Ditto, Newport
Ditto, ditto, Now 2!4.....
Exeter,Yeovil, & Dorch. 2:3
Ditto, New
Glasgow, Dumfries, and
Carlisle
Glasgow,Kilmar., & Ayr 50
Ditto, New .. 0000 ... 40
Do. Preference Consol. lb
Great Northern
Do., London and York 2%...... :;',/i .. ,
f Treat South. and West,
(Ireland)
Great North of Englaucl.loo ...-9
...o-8
Ditto, New 401. 5
Ditto, New 30/. ...... ... 30
Ditto, New, 15/. ...... 6% — ......... ......
Great Western OO
Ditto, % Shares ...... 50.
Ditto, 1,4 Shares ...... 1 l I i 4.. ...
Ditto, Fifths ............ 2U
Ditto, New 171 - .......... .....
Huddersfield and blanch. 24
Ditto, Thirds
Hull and Selby .. ...... 50 ...... _
Ditto, Half Shares ... 25 ......
Ditto, 4 Shares
Ipswich & Bury St. Edna. 17% •
Do., do., and Norwich 15 ...... ....
Do., do., Extens. Scrip •
(late Camb. & Ely) 2% _
Lancaster and Carlisle... 50 ••.••• dr b
Ditto, Thirds ......... 10
Lancashire & Yorkshire 93
113./a:zrter Sharess;ae.;
Ditto, ditto ............ 82
DDiot.toci
...• 3814%::: . 1.91/2.. .......... :. ..
.......
Do. fifth 5.......... ..... 8
Do. Sixteenths 6'
Do. Thirds (Reg.)....10/.45......
Do. Liverp. and Bury 33
Ditto % (late Hud-
dersfield and Shell'.) 33
Do.(Wakefield,Ponte-
tract, and G001e).... 50 —
Do. (W. Riding Union)4/.21... ..•
Do. (Preston & Wyre) 24
Do. % Shares ( A)... 9
Ditto ditto (11) ... 114 —
Leeds and Bradford
Leeds, Dewsbury, 10c... 42% — --- .........
Do., Half Shares l5 ..... ..... • .........
Do.Newßranch (blue) 21/4.... ......•• ••
Do. Extension (green) 2% — ...............
Do. NewExten.(pink) 2% — .... ...........
Leeds and Thirsk ...... 36
Ditto, New — 22%..... --- ...............
Do., Prefer., 6 per CL 31,1.••••• ""'"
Liverpool, Crosby and.
Southport . ...... ....—. 2 ...... --
Liverp., Manchester.and
Newcastle Junction... 21/"., ---
Londm &Blackwall...l3/. 6s. Bd.— 6
Do. New, No. 2 ... 4/. 13s. 4d.... % die
Do. gAteiaioa ... 17% .....