The Sun.
London, England, 1848-03-27 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

iFrom the London New Price Current of March 24.)
Suaaa.—To-day the home trade operated with
greater freedom in raw Sugar, and exporters also were
more desirous to do business. On the part of merchants
there is more firmness, and for some sorts better prices
were obtained. There was a good demand for West
India Muscovado, and the rates paid were rather above
those of yesterday. The sales privately amount to 410
hhds &c. Prices closed the same as on Friday last, and
the purchases for the week amount to 1,666 hhds and
trcs. The market for raw Sugar has a more favourable
appearance.
RELINED.—Today the market was firm for Refined
Goods, and there was a desire to sell Standard Lumps at
53s to 53s 6d, and brown grocery at 52s 6d per cwt.
Bonded Crushed Sugar sells slowly at former rates.
MAURITIIIS.—This afternoon Mauritius Sugar was
operated in with greater freedom, and privately several
parcels were sold. At auction 3,388 bags 32 trcs and 161
casks all found buyers at full rates, and in some cases
rather above.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon the demand was more
active for Bengal Sugar, and 1,945 bags at auction went
at 6d per cwt higher.
FOREIGN.—To-day a fair amount of business was
concluded privately in Foreign Sugar at stiff rates.
None was offered at public sale.
MOLASSES.—The demand has been extremely limited
for West India, and in consequence of the large stock,
prices tend downwards, and rule at 15s to 18s for low
to fine quality. The consumption is yet unsstiseartor
Bei.g.tl Treacle is ,tfered uu in lower term;, t.,‘
sales made have been extremely limited, and there is a
fair stock here.
COFFEE.—This afternoon little desiro was shown to do

business in Mocha Coffee, and 125 bales, 12 half ditto at
public sale only in part sold at rather lower rates; good
mid yellow went at 55s to 565, mid brown 535, fine yellers
long berry 745, triage 255 to 355, and damaged 25s to
665. The market for Ceylon is quiet, and 414 bags at
public sale were taken in at above the former value ;
832 bags of Costa Rica were likewise taken in at the full
worth.
TEA.—Holders manifest more firmness, and refrained
from submitting any to public sale this week. For Congou
a better demand has been experienced for all sorts, bat
holders are compelled to accept previous low rates, a fair
amount of business, however, had been concluded, low
quality at 7d to 74d, and good common lid to Bd.
Green has been dealt in with more freedom, but no rise
in the price is observable.
SPICES.—To-day Black Pepper met with attention,
and privately sales to a fair extent were made. At auc-
tion 893 bags of Malabar sold at full rates—good half
heavy grey 24d to lid, good light grey 21d to 21d, and
damaged 2d to 2id per lb.
RlCE.—Today only small purchases were made in
East India Rice privately, and rather lower rates were
taken. At public sale 74 trcs Carolina, in bond, from
New York, were sold at rather lower rates—good clean
white 21s to 21s 6d, and fine 225. Of China Preserves
52 cases went at 8d to 2s 6d per lb.
FRUlT.—There has been little passing in Currants,
and on the part of holders there is more inclination to
facilitate sales. The market for Raisins is in an inactive
state, and there is a desiro to sell. Figs are dull of sale,
and 36s to 37s is the value of Turkey.
SPIRITS.—A material diminution is observable in the
demand for Leeward Island Rum this week, and holders
evince less firmness. Only small parcels have been dis-
posed of at is 10d to is load proof. East India is dull
of sale, and rather cheaper ; Is 7d to is Bid is the
value of proof. Demerara is little wanted, but cannot be
oalled lower, and 3s to 3s 6d is the value of 30 to 38 per
cent over proof. The sales made in Jamaica have been
limited for all purposes, and prices are not so firm. Pre-
vious rates are well supported for Brandy, and there is a
good demand; arrivals are near at hand. In Geneva a
fair amount of business has been done. In British Corn
Spirits extensive sales have been made, and the market
is firm at 10s cash.

INDIGO.—The market is in a very unsatisfactory po-
sition for East India of all descriptions ; the supply is
increasing, and prices are on the decline. Few export
orders have been concluded this week, and on the part
of the home trade littlo desire has been manifested to
make purchases : a sale of fine consuming Bengal has
been forced at 6d discount. Spanish is little required,
and can be obtained upon rather lower terms.
SALTPETRE.—There has been much inquiry after
Rough this week, and the rates offered are from 6d to
Is per cwt above those previously current, but business
is much interfered with by the scanty supply, and the
reluctance of merchants to sell.

OlLS.—There is firmness on the part of holders of
Olive Oil, as deliveries continue to exceed the arrivals,
hilst the stock is moderate, and the consumption likely
to be larger. The purchases made this week, however,
have been limited. This afternoon at public sale 70
tuns of Sperm Oil went at 81/ 105 to 831 ss.
TALLOW .—This afternoon higher rates were obtained.
At the public sales of Tallow, 851 casks of New South
Wales were mostly sold at 44s 9d to 51s 9d; 200 casks
South American 45s to 49s 6(1; 95 casks Petersburgh
Soap 46s to 48s ; 82 casks Galata 45s to 475; 10 casks
East India 48s 3d to 48s 6d.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
:(From Friday night's Gazette.)
An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap. 37, fbr
the Week ending on Saturday, the 18th day of March, 1848.
ISSUE DLPAICTIDENT.

Sotes llsned• • .• •• • • 25,414,360

£21,114,360

D sted the 23d day of March, 18

BANKING D
Propectors' capital.• 14,553,000
Hest • •• 3,991,550
Public deposits (in-
cluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Say-

Government debt 11,015,101
Other securities •• .. 2,984,901
Gold coin and bullion 12,389,464
Silver bullion ••• • • • 1,621,500

£28,414,360
M. MARSIIALL, Chief Cashier.

'AITMEN T.

Government securi-
ties (including Dead
Weight Annuity) .. 11,672,180
Other securities • ... 12,196,563
Notes 10,967,270
Gold and silver coin.. 708,751

lugs-banks, and Di-
vidend accoants) .. 6,917,391
Other deposits •• • • 9,773,110
Seven day and other
bills •••• • • • • •• • . 869,742

£36,144,794

1 £36,144,794
M.
M MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.

Dated tke 23d day of Marebe 1$