The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-18 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of Feb. 18.)
SUGAR.-To-day the home trade were more inclined
to operate in Raw Sugar, merchants also manifested more
firmness, and less freely supplied the market. OR the
part of exporters, however, little disposition was shown
to do business. Of West India Muscovado the private
sales were 180 hhds and tres, whilst the rates ob•
tained are equal to those that existed previously; re-
finers as well as grocers showing more desire to operate.
The total sales for the week are 1,010 hhds and tres.
The market for raw sugar closes with a firm aspect.
REFINED.-To.day Refined good 3 were dealt in with
more freedom by the home trade, Standard lumps at 545,
and brown grocery 53s per cwt. Bonded Crushed Sugar
is wanted at former rates.
MAIIRITIUS.-This afternoon there was more inclina-
tion shown to make purchases in Mauritius Sugar.
At public sale three parcels amounting to 5,788 bags,
353 casks, and 12 barrels were offered, consisting chiefly
of good and fine yellow sorts. The whole sold, and at
fully former rates.
EAST INDIA.-"This afternoon two parcels Bengal
Sugar, amounting to 2,931 bags, were offered at public
sale, but a small part only found buyers at full rates;-
Benares, very fine white at 47s 6d, fine 45s to 46s 6d,
good 44s to 45s 6d, middling 41s 6d to 425, damped and
washed 40s 6d to 47s ; 1,266 bags consisted of low
brown, and were taken in at 29s per cat for sound.
FOREIGN.-To-day full rates are asked for all sorts
of Foreign Sugar, and none was offered at public sale.
The private operations for the week are 300 hhds Cuba
Muscovado at 38s to 395, and 200 cases of brown add
yellow Bahia 353 to 38s per cwt.
COFFEE. -This afternoon holders of Native Ceylon
were more inclined to realize, and 900 bags at auction
sold is per cwt under former rates, really good ord bold
went at 34s to 34s 6d, damaged 30s 6d to 33s 6d, triage
295. The market is quiet for Plantation, and prices are
looking down. 200 bags at public sale were sold, low
middling 48s 6d, fine fine 43s to 455, fine ordinary 395,
good ordinary 35s 6d, pea berry 483, and damaged 34s
to 36s per cwt. The total sales of Pedang by private
treaty are 3,000 bags: for the week at 27s 6d.
TEA.-To-day the public sales were brought to a
conclusion; the trade again operated with reluctance in
all sorts of Tea, and in some cases the rates taken were
rather under those of yesterday. Of the total quantity
offered, amounting to 16,300, only 6,900 pkgs were
actually sold upon the following terms:-Congou, fair
common at 8d to SEld, middling 9d to 9fd,
good 101-cl to is. fine Is 24e1 to is
Souchong, good Hid to Is lid, Caper, in boxes,
scented is 011 to is Id, Orans.,e Pekoe, scented 114 d to
Il,d, in catty boxes Is 6d to is 6ed, Twankay, common
Bd, fine 10d to 1144, Hyson ordinary is 4d to is 41(1,
fair is 61d to Is 81d, fine 3s 3p, Young Hyson, ordinary
Canton 8d to is old, good and fine is 3-1-d to 2s 411,
Imperial Canton 10(1 to is 011, good and flue hyson
sort Is 4:ld to 2s 311, ordinary is 2d, Gunpowder
ordinary to fine Is 91 to 4s, and Canton is to is 6il
per lb.
SPecns. -A favourable opinion is yet entertained to-
wards Pimento, supplies are modsrate, and the demand
having been active this week, we have to announce a
further rise iu the value 'of A-1 per lb. The parcels offered
at public sale were all sole, and amounted to 463 bags,
By private treaty several parcels have been taken, and
the stock here is nearly all in second hands. There is a
falling off in the supply of Muck Pepper at market this
week, and having a good demand privately, prices tend
upwards. White is wanted, but not much is to be
obtained. In Nutmegs the sales made privately are
upon a more extended scale, and holcrs display firm-
ness. None has been offered at auction. Mace sells
more readily, and at stiffer rates. For Cloves
the demand is gettirig brisker, hut prices re-
main much the same as previously current, although
there is a falling of in the supply. Cassia Lignea has
been little sought after, but as the supply at market is
small, buyers are compelled to pay 62s to 725, according
to quality. A large parcel will, however, be de-
clared for public sale shortly. Cassia Buds
are scarce, and held for the high rates of
953 to 1003; but there are few buyers. For
Cinnamon better prices are not to be obtained, a fair
demand, however, has been experienced this week, but
supplies are good. Ginger met with little attention this
week from exporters or the home trade, and holders ex-
perience difficulty in getting former rates.
SALTPETRE.-Tho market for rough has a dull ap-
pearance, and 2,455 bags of Calcutta at public sale to-
day were all taken in 6d per cwt. under former rates,
good str4;:q.,,, grey small crystal 5} to 44 per cent. refrac-
tion at 30s, middling din.) 11 per cent. 295, 13i ditto
28s 6d, not refracted 28s, the damaged, however, sold at
24s to 27s 6(1 per cwt.
SPIRITS. - Prices cannot be quoted higher for
Jamaica Hum, but there has been u brisker demand,
chiefly from the home trade. The sales for the week
are 200 puns. fair quality 27 to 33 per cent overproof at
3s Sd to 3a 101, muffling and good middling 34 to 36
over 3s lld to 4s, good and fine 30 to 33 over 4s 2d to
4s 4d. Leeward Island is in good demand at the former
value, and the sales are 250 puns at is 8d to Is 9d
proof. Ia East India the sales are upon rather a more
extended scale. On the part of holders of Demerara
there is firmness, and buyers operate more freely, paying
2s 10d to 3s 41 for 28 to 36 per cant over proof. Brandy
is in fair demand, and last week's rates are well sup-
ported. The deliveries are good, and arrivals keep
small. Geneva sells slowly at 2s 3d to 2s 4d for ordi-
nary, and at 3s to 3s 4d for fine. Tho value of British
Corn Spirits is 103 per gallon net cash.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.
Their Lordships met at Five o'clock.
JEWISH DISABILITIES.
The Bishop of SALISBURY presented several
petitions against the admission of Jews into Parlia-
ment.

Messengers from the Commons brought up several
Bills.

PAU .
Lord HATHERTON PERS
moved fur a return of all
paupers who shall be chargeable in any parish or
union in England and Wales on the 25th of March,
1848 ; distinguishing adult males and females and
children under 16 years of age; distinguishing also
those chargeable to parishes and those chargeable to
anions ; and distinguishing further those who are
relieved as vagrants, tramps, and wayfarers.
The motion was agreed to after a ahlrt discussion.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE COURT