The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-18 00:00:00

AUSTRALIA.

In reply to Mr. F. SCOTT,
Mr. HAWES intimated that he should as early as
possible next session introduce a Bill to afford the
Australian colonies the benefit of the British Constitution.

EVICTED TENANTS (IRELAND).
Mr. P. SCROPE wished to ask the Right Hon.
Baronet the Secretary for Ireland whether he had re.
ceived any information that no less than 500 tenants in
the county of Mayo had been evicted during the last three
months.

Sir W. SOMERVILLE had received no informs.
Lion on the subject that he could rely upon.

(LEFT SITTING.)

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

(From the London New Price Current of Aug. 18.)
,StroArt.—To-day a further falling off actually occur-
red in the home demand for Sugar, exporters also came
forward less freely, and prices again declined,for free
labour sorts, although the market was less freely sup-
plied with all kinds. Of West India Muscovado the
quantity sold was small, and amounted to only 400
hhds and tres, whilst the rates accepted exhibit a
decline on those of Friday of 6d to is per cwt. At
auction 112 hhds of Berbadoes went 6d per cwt lower;
mid yellow at 37s 6d to 38s 6d, good 39s to 40s 6d, and
fine 41s to 41s 6d; 7 hhds Jamaica were taken in at
36s 61 for low yellow, and 53 hhds Trinidad at 36* for
ord yellow. The total of West India for the week
are 1,753 hhds and trcs.

REFINED.—To-day little desire was manifested to do
business in Refined Goods, and prices keep on the
decline, Lumps to pass the standard selling at 52s 6d,
and brown grocery 51s 6d per cwt. For Bonded
Crushed Sugar the demand has become active at 26s to
27s for first and secort sort.

business concluded in all sorts, and
for every purpose by private treaty has been less than
in the former week, although nolders are desirous to
sell at a further reduction of 6d per cwt. At auction
14 casks, and 1,924 bags only in part found buyers. The
supply still continues clairfly of th© better qualities.
EAST INDlA.—Penang Sugar is held with less firm-
ness, and met with little attention in the private market,
whilst, at a public sale of 538 bags, prices declined.
Madras is held for last week's rates, and there is not a
large quantity on offer, but the sales concluded by pri-
vate treaty have been of little moment in all kinds. At
auction 2,336 bags were nearly all taken in to support
prices. _ _ _

FOREIGN.-Today the market for Foreign Sugar ex-
hibited a firm appearance, but exporters were less desi-
rous to do business, and the home demand was not
brisker. At auction 2,388 boxes of Harannah in bond
were offered, sound was all in at firm rates.

MoLAssEs.—For West India there is a quiet market,
still holders remain firm, and ask 19s to 20s for fine, and
16s to 18s for other sorts, which rates are under those
current at this period last year. For Bengal Treacle
the market is quiet at 16s 6d to 17s per cwt.
COFFEE.—This afternoon there was no public sale of
Coffee, and the dealings by private treaty were of little
moment. The ♦alue of good arid fine ordinary Native
Ceylon is 28s Bd to 30s.
COCOA.—For West India the demand is brisk, and we
have to announce an advance in prices of is to 23 per
cwt. There is also only a limited supply at market,
whereas there is a larger consumption. At auction 268
bags Trinidad went readily, low grey at 39s 6d to 40s,
middling 40s 6d to 41s, good 41s 6d to 425, middling red
41s to 425, good 43s 6d to 445, and one lot of fine 495 per
cwt. The latter is much wanted, but is scarce. For
Foreign there are still few buyers.
TEA.—The dulness in the market for black has fur-
ther increased this week, in prices, however, we have no
decline to record. All sorts have been dealt in with
caution, and 7-id tel 8d per lb is the value of sound
common Congou. For green there are sellers
upon rather lower terms, yet on the part of
the trade little desire to shown to make sales.
None has been offered at public sale this week, and there
is no falling off in the deliveries. The market is, how-
ever, not expected to remain in its present unfavourable
position, as dealers do not hold large stocks, whereas
prices rule moderate.
RICE.—To-day the market for East India Rice pre-
sented a dull appearance, and sellers were willing to
accept rather lower rather lower rates. None was offered
at public sale. The value of pinkey white Madras is
now lOs 6d to lls; Bengal middling white 12s to 12s 6d
per cwt.
SPICES.—To-day at public sale 1,453 bags Sumatra
Pepper all found buyers, clean black at 2id to 2-ad, one
lot 21d, grey lid to 21d, and damaged 2d to 24d per lb,
which are full rates.

FRUlT.—Prices for Currants keep on the decline,
there ale few buyers, whilst the stock is getting large—
Zante and Cephalonia can be obtained at 38s to 395,
Patras and Vostizza 39s to 40s, Upper Gulph and New
Growths 33s to 36.. Raisins are only in moderate re-
quest--Valentias 44s to 465, Red Smyrna 40., Sultanas
60s, Muscatels 48s to 60s. For Figs there is hardly any
demand, and prices are littlo better than nominal.
Almonds are held with firmness—Jordan at 7110 s to 81,
and Barbary 37s to 435.

Snarfs.--Jamaica Rum cannot be obtained upon lower
lerms, although few export orders have been completed
this week, and the home dealers operating with caution.
Only 250 puns have been sold. Of Brandy deliveries
are still on the increase, whilst a good srade has been
concluded this week. Prices are fully as high
but they
rule at 4s 9d to 4s lld for Cognac best brarids
of the vintage of 1846, and ditto 1847 at 3s 10d to 4s.
For Geneva there is a firm market, and sales to a fair ex-
tent have been made. FOr British made Spirit quota-
tions are well kept up as the demand is favourable. To-
day there was little passing in the Rum market, but
prices underwent no variation. At auction 40 casks
Ceylon were sold, good pale at is 6d, and brown at
Is bid to Is 7d proof.
INDIGO.—For Kurpah a good demand has been expe-
rienced this week chiefly from exporters, and rather
higher are paid. Fine and good sorts realised 2s 8d to
3s Bd, low to mid is lOd to 2s 6d per lb. In Bengal
sales to a fair extent have been made for home use and
shipping, whilst the prices given are rather above those
of the last quarterly sale. On the part of holders there
is confidence, and they continue to supply the market
sparingly. For Spanish prices are fully as high.
Oils.—This afternoon the demand was not better for
Cocoa Nut Oil, and 54 packages at auction sold at 39s
to 40s for good Ceylon, which are lower rates. Of Sperm
40 tuns Southern sold at 691 to 701.

TALLOW.—This afternoon the demand was not brisker
for Russian on the spot. Of South American 343 pkgs
at auction sold at 45s to 46s 3d, inferior 40a 6d to
43s 9d. 50 casks New South Wales 423 to 438 9d, low
373 6d to 39s 3d. 219 casks Odessa taken in at 43s to
43s 6d.

THE LONDON GAZETTE.

(THIS EVENING.)

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Captain
Richard Phibbs, late of the 48th Regiment, Exon of
her Majesty's Body of the Yeomen of the Guard, vice
Charles H. Breadwood, Esq. resigned.
WAR-OFFICE, Aua. 18.

6th Dragoons—Lieutenant Thomas Fraser Grove to
be Captain, by purchase, vice May, who retires ; Cornet
Arthur Boyds to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice
Grove ; Sir Edward Synge Hutchinson, But., to be
Cornet, by purchase, vice Royds, August 18.
Ist or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards—Archi-
bald Henfy Plantagenet Stuart Wortley, Esq. (Page of
Honour to the Queen), to be Ensign and Lieutenant,
without purchase, Aug. 18.
9th Foot—Lieatenant Sydney Darling, from 51st
Foot, to be Lieatenant, vice Cassiday, who exchanges,
Aug. 18. _ _

15th Foot—Andrew John Cowper, Gent., to be
Ensign, by purchase, vice Lloyd, who retires, Aug. 18.
22d Foot—Ensign Henry Vansittart Pennefather, to
be Lieutenant, vice Whiteside, oppointed to the 96th
Foot;• Arthur Lloyd Mopck, Gent., to be Ensign, vice
Pennefather, Aug. 18.
27th Foot—Captain Usher Williamson to be Major,
by purchase, vice Fawkes, who retires ; Lieut. Bartholo-
mew Tunnard to be Captain, by purchase, vice William-
p u2r c9ht
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enunt se rnda,n At ui gßobert
son ; Ensign Alexander Chancellor to bo Lieutenant, by
B.Cathcart Dalrymple
Bruce, from the 2d West India Regiment, to be Lieu-
tenant, vice Archer, appointed to the 96th Foot, Aug. 18.
85th Foot—Lieutenant William John James Smitb,
from half-pay 28th Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice Baker,
promoted, Aug. 18.
40th Foot—Lieutenant Francis Brockman Morley to
be Captain, by purchase, vice llalkett, who retires,
Aug. 18; Ensign and Adjutant Francis Barry Drew to
have the rank of Lieutenant, Aug 17; Ensign Robert
Hare to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Morley; Daniel
Pennefatber, Gent., to be Ensign, by purchase, vice
Hare, Aug. 18.
42d Foot—William Crofton Ward, Gent., to be Ensign,
without purchase, vice Cumberland, appointed to the
96th Foot ; Assistant Surgeon Robert Henry King,
from the Staff, to be Assistant Surgeon, vice William
Henry Macintosh, who resigns, Aug. 18.
50th Foot—Captain John Edward Leveson Gower,
from the 68th Foot, to be Captain, vice Needham, who
exchanges, Aug. 18.