The Sun.
London, England, 1846-01-03 00:00:00

ward Island former prices are asked, Lut there are not mall
buyers to be met with at present. For Calcutta the demand has
been only for small parcels at is 11d to 2s proof with certi:
ticate. Por Demerara late rates are asked, but the al/101lb
of business transacted has been upon a small scale orSll*
Brandy has met with attention, and several parcels WO
been disposed of at improved rates. For English Corn Spirite
prices have declined 3d, the quotation being now lOs 6d per
gallon, net cash. Gin is not cheaper, but the demand 1111
been less active.
INDIGO.--The quantity of East India Indigo received et
this port in 1845 was more than in 1844 by 581 chests ;the
total deliveries were 2,244 chests less than in the previous
season the stock was heavier at the close of 1845 by 7,279
chests in comparison with 1844 at the same time; prices were
higher than in the former year but lower than in previoul
ones. Of Spanish the quantity imported in 1845 was 71 se'
rons more than in 1841; the total deliveries differed little
from those of last season, but the stock was 20S serons heavier
than it was at the close of 1844. Prices are much lower 001
they were at that time.
SALTPETRE.—Rough has been in goad request by private
treaty since this day week, and very fall rates have bee°
paid ; the sales nearly reached 5,000 bap of Calcutta, 8 to
10 per cent refraction at 265, 7 to 5i per cent 26s 6d, an
small parcels of superior at 27s to 28s per cwt.. Holders shelf
firmness, and supply the market scantily. Of English Be.
fined small parcels have been disposed of at 30s 6d to 39'
Nitrate of Soda is little wanted, and 14e to 15s per cwt Are
the rates accepted.
COCHINEAL.—The quantity received in 1845 was lees,
in 1844 by 420 bags, and the total deliveries were 2,197 bag
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less than they were during the previous year—the stock e';
seeds that of 1844 by 573 bags, and prices exhibit an advasig-
compared with that time of 7d to 9d per lb.
Ons.—Linseed Oil has been purchased with increased
freedom, and prices continue on the ascendency; there has
been an extensive business transacted on the spot at 250 to
25s 3d per cwt, and for forward delivery many contracti
have been entered into at 25s 6d to 261. The supply is Sal
diminishing, and likely so to continue. The market has $
firm appearance for Rapeseed Oil : and the supply not being,
large, prices keep firm. Cocoa Nut Oil has been disposed ot
to a fair extent at firm prices. Palm has been purchased with
more freedom, and prices are fully as high as they we
There has been a good business transacted in Olive, and the
stock being still on the decrease—holders show firm
floss. Seal has been purchased with caution by sbl;
pers and the home trade, notwithstanding the to
prices that prevail. Southern has been disposed 1)1
to a fair extent, but not at higher price'
Sperm has been purchased with much caution, and not in_rj
than 80/ per tun can be obtained for the finest British.
Oil is dull of sale at 391 to 431 per tun, The stock of all Fir
Oils at the close of the past year was znuch larger than 11/
the former one, but prices are lower than iii 1844, by 41 W..
for Cod, 4l 10s to Si for Seal, 6/ to 9/ for Sperm, and 5/ "'
61 lOs per tun for Southern.
TaLLow.—The market has a very firm appearance tbr
Russian, and the trade have shown a strong desire to opello
this week. On the spot an extensive business has b._.
transacted by soap makers and chandlers at an advance 02;
previous rates of 3d to 6d per cwt. For delivery in the net
two months a good business has been done at 42s 6d per c._.,""
Home made has been in excellent request, and the market P!,
been nearly cleared at stifferrates. All other descripti!:
of Tallow have been in request, and several parcels WT.
taken privately, at prices rather above thoseformerly quoted'
the supply is still on the decrease.

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