The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-16 00:00:00

Oar laat orPrland summary was datPd 21st ult.
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Havre we have not noticed the occurrence of any cir-
cumstance since the departure or the last mail calculated
to prodece mny merkab'e change in our market for
coteu goods. The weather has undergone no alteration
for the wt rse cs regards its influence on the grain crops,
which are now being reaped in most of the districts in
Bengal, and the harvest promises to be a plentiful one.
The only trifling drawback to a state of complete pros-
perity is, perhaps, the slight pressure that has been re-
cently experienced in our moceary system; but we are
not aware that discounts in the bazaar have risen to any
extent. The accounts for piece goods from Mirzapore,
and other great inland marts, are still favourable, and
although we are now advancing into what is usually
termed our dull season, we have not yet seen
any important falling off in the demand ; whilst
stocks remain in several cases moderate, in others
not beyond a sufficiency, and in one or two instances only
can they be called heavy. Under these circumstances,
and keeping in view the unquestionable certainty of the
future sup ;ly beirar at higher cost from the great steadi-
ness in the price of cotton at home, we still think that by
ordinary resolution on the part of importers the winter
may be got over without any material decline in the
value of our leading staples. About a vreek or ten days
ago they displayed some eagerness to realize in order to
take advantage of the favourable exchange in investing
the pros eds, and the dealers became somewhat reserved,
and the feeling for the lower qualities of two or three of
our leading at ;pies became less fovourable. This, how-
ever, was productive of no reduction in prices, except
in one or two instances, and traueacticns have since con-
tinue d up ;n a fair scale. The business of the whole of
last m ;rah was nearly to thr4 same extent as that in
October. Grey and white shirtings were taken to an
aversge amount, but at a slight decline or grey. Jeconets
sold largely, but white jacenees changed hsnds to nearly
the seine exteet as in the preceding month. White cambrics
have met with better inquiry. Gr•-y and white made-
pollarna ti,,ve also commanded increased attention since,
the deperture of last mail. White mutts have been
sought after with coo,iderable spirit, and the sales last
month were greatly in excess of tho,e which took place
in Oct )13 r. White twills and white figured shirtings
have b ,en dull. Book mu-lins have been steadier, and
are slightly higher in value. Lappets of all denomina-
tions have improved in demand and price, and found
purchasers to e Large amount last month. Chintz •s of
all kiwis continue scarce and much wanted, particularly
neutral setts and stripes. Woollens have been selling
steadily. Flannels are light of stook, and in good de-
mand. Turkey red goods have been firmly held, and the
supply is light. The metal market has been unsteady,
and iron of nearly all descriptions is lower than before.
Copper has also declined to some extent. Speltzer,
however, is in a somewhat better position.
Twist has continued in the most animatsd demand, and
the sales last month were again in excess of the im-
ports. We reported in Our last summary the success
which attended the efforts of holders in sustaining the
value of the higher counts by declining to sell the lower
unless assorted with them. By this judicious means, the
stocks of the finer numbers have been materially re-
duced, and the supply at the same time having been
trifling, the demand for theta has revived to some ex-
tent, and we are happy to have it in our power to com-
municate an improvement in prices of 2 to 3 pie per
morah on 80s, I to 3 pie on 905., and 1 pie on 100 e, as
compared with the current y when the last mail left. Of
the lower counts 70s have experienced the greatest ad-
vance, say abut 5 to 6 1-3 pie per morah ;
on 60s the
rise has been limited to • ; 50s and 30s
ine per rnorah
remain the same as before ; but 40s and 20s have,
bene-
fited to the extent of 2 to 3 per morals. The stock
in first and second hands is variouslypie.still set it down at 3,000 balese estimatep; but We
having before us the ho w irt can be more, we do not see
feet that the I
salessas f ;r some months past have eAitshienr
the case
fully equal r in excess of, the imports.
anxiety easet
to f piece
goods holders of yarn displayed some
and dealers, taking eaieabout a week or ten days ago,
advan-
tage of the same, made every exertion to force prices
but stocks proved too light for them, and theirpendeesatvunr; •
were signally defeated. Even now they try to disguise
their real wants under the semblance of reserve, but im-
porters seem fay cognizant of this mask, and are by no
means inclined to submit to the slightest reduction. This
as it should be, and when we take into consideration
the proofs ve.) have lately orffered that the arrivals in all
this month cannot by any possibility exceed 1,072 bales,
and in January 1,496 bales, we thick there is not the
slightest ground to apprehend a depression, provided
always holders continue firm. We have already stated
that ;he sales of last month were larger than the supply;
short of the actual consump-
tion they were csnsideraldy
tion of the maker, which may be estimated at 2,500
bales per month. This arose from the smallness of stock
and the inadequacy of the imports.
ports of this staple were
Turkey Bed Yarns—The imports
very heavy last month, and stocks have increased to
about 500 bales in first and second hands, but the late
decline in prices has led to a fair amount of transaction
—nothing, however, in proportion to the supply. Gee-,
man dye has experienced a greater decline than English,
which has occupied a steadier position. The material
accession to the stock alters the prospect of the market,
and, instead of cherishing the hope of a reaction as be-
fore, we now begin to apprehend an opposite turn.
Coloured Yarns—ln orange there has been consider-
ably wore done since the last mail left than might have
boo Papc4sd from the dulness under which it had been
labouring, and prices bare been upheld. Green, elsc,

has changed hands upon a somewhat large scale, which
has cleared the market of the lower qualities, and there
is none remaining of the kind that sold a fortnight ago at
Cu',. ar. 12-S to 12-9.
Cotton Piece Goods—Grey Shirtings—ln o,r last
summary we reported that the feeling for the lower qua-
lities, say 48 to 60 reeds, was still unfavourable. This,
coupled with the eagerness which holders displayed as
already mentioned, led to a decline of about la. to 2a.
per piece on some inferior made goods. The better sorts
of alt reeds have maintained their position, and generally,
speaking, we do not see reason to disturb previous quo-
tations. The transactions last month have been nearly
equal to those of October, embracing all qualities; but
the imports have been somewhat in excess. This month's
sales already have been very extensive, one transaction
alone amounting to 40,350 pieces, chiefly of 54 and 66,
with a quantity of 72 reeds.
White shirtings sold to a fair extent last month with
reference to the transaction in October; a large portion
of the sales, however, embraced the heavier reeds suita-
ble for winter consumption. Prices on the whole have
fluctuated a little, rising in some instances and falling in
others, according to the make and finish of the goods.
We are therefore obliged to lower our quotations gene-
rally to a trifling amount.
White figured shirtings have become very dull as the
stock in seeur:d hands still hangs hE avy, and notwith-
standing the extreme lightness of the supply, prices have
given way Wily 4 annas per piece on those that were cur-
-1 rent when the last mail left.

Grey Jacune:s—ln our: last summary we mentioned
that in cons quence of the frequent interruption of bu-
siness by native ho:ida) s the sales of this fabric had
been limited ; but since then increased activity in the
demand, particularly for the lower qualities, has led to
large transactions, making the entire quantity placed
last month nearly double the sales of the preceding
month. The supply also has not been excessive, still
we have not noticed any change in value, which con-
tinues the same as before.

White Jacconets—The transactions in this fabric last
month were upon nearly the same scale as in the pre-
ceding month, and the demand continues very fair, but
the somewhat ready manner in which holders have
been bringing forward stock, coupled with the heavy
imports, have had the effect of causing a decline of
about 2a. per piece on all qualities.
White Cambrics—The moderate arrivals of this fabric
has induced buyers to give it increased attention, and
the sales last month were considerably in excess of those
which took place in October,_still prices have undergone
no alteration.

Gray Madapolams were imported largely last month,
but the demand on the other band continued steady; a
fair amount of sales were effected at previous prices.
White Madapolams come under the same observations
as the preceding article. The arrivals last month were
considerably larger than in October; but the sales at
the same time were comparatively extensive. The stocks
however, are ample, and keep prices down.
White mulls have come into very active demand, and
although the bulk of the sales last month consisted of
the better descriptions for the supply of the up-country
spring trade, the lower qualities have been sought after
latterly, as the Caubul dealers have commenced making
their appearance, and prices have experienced a further
improvement notwithstanding the amplitude of the sup-
ply. The transactions last month were nearly three
times as extensive as they were in October, and pro-
mise to be much larger during the present month.
White twills sold to a larger extent last month than
in the month before, but the supply at the same time
having been excessive, prices have a downward ten-
dency, although we cannot as yet alter previous quota-
tions.

Book Muslins have been freely imported of late; but
the demand is improving, and the sales last month were
considerable, in some instances at an improvement of
ab 6 pice per piece on the favour►te tickets. This
month the transactions have alresdy been very large,
and if they ooctinue on the same scale, the market will
soon be left without stock in first hands. The advises
from Rangoon are muct► the same as before, in regard
to .the restrictive measures of the Burmese authorities
against the exportation of silver; but for books they are
somewhat better.

m Lappets—The demand for these goods is daily be-
coming more active, and the transactions last month were
extensive in comparison to those which took place in
October; but the imports, on the ether hand, being also
very heavy, prices have been prevented from experiencing
a more mat,rial improvement, although the stock before
the recent arrivals was very moderate, particularly of
Spot, which has formed the bulk of the sales. Assorted
has been taken, but upon comparatively a limited scale.
They will, however, be more largely wanted now that
the Cabool dealers have commenced arriving, and we
hope to see a further advance in the price of all descrip-
tions before long.

Chintzes—The stocks of all kinds of chintz continue
small; but the demand far Up-country has not been so
active lately as before; for Calcutta consumption, how-
ever, the inquiry has been steady, particularly for neu-
tral setts and stripes, the prices of which have advanced
to the extent of 4 to 5 and 1 to 2 annas per piece res-
pectively. Transactions on the whole were limited last
month, but the supply at the same timn was also short
to some extent. Cambric chintz has been selling mode-
rately, and in furniture chintz there was a very small
business done, as it was very scarce. Bengal setts and
stripes have not altered in value, but neutral pines seem
to be lower.

Woollens have continued in steady demand, but the
transactions on tRe whole were limited last month, as
compared with those in October, and the imports being
heavy, prices have be-n kept down. We quote them at
Co.'s as. 11 to Co.'s r,. 1 per yard for low; Co.'s rs. 1-4
to 2 for middling; and Co.'s rs. 2 4 to 2-12 for fine.
There have been some few tales also of the superfine
qualnii s at prints ranging from Co.'J rs. 3 to 4 per yard.
Flannels have been selling upon a fair scale, but
prices have not undergone any alteration, and may be
quoted as before. Say for low Co.'s as. 8 to 10 per
yard; middling Co.'s as. 12 to 14; fine Co.'s rs. 1 to 1-4.
Turkey Red Goods continue to occupy a very favour-
able position and stocks of Turkey red twills and cloths
remain very light. Of the former the sales have been
upen a fair scale, and the demand is still active, par-
ticularly for 8-4 widths. In the latter the business last
month was not quite so extensive as in October, but
prices are very firm, and as holders seem perfectly sen-
sible of the importance of not pres.ing sales, we are not
without hopes of seeing an improvement in the value of
both twills and cloth before long.
Turkey Red Garments have undergone little change,
being in good demand, but stocks being very light, sales
to a small amount only are reported to have taken place
last month, at former prices of Co.'s As. 4 to 6 per yard
for 7 8 red grounds. 9 Bs, and black grounds are not in
the market.

6-4 Turkey Red Printed Mulls have improved both in
demand and value, and the transactions that took place
last month show an advance of 4 annas per piece, bring-
ing our quotations up to Co.'s 5-12 to 7-12 per piece of
20 yards. This improvement we attribute to the scarcity
of l'urkey Red Garments.
6-4 Dyed Mulls have also been in better request, but
their price has experienced no advance, and may be
qw.tod as before at Company's rupees 5-8 to 6 per piece
ut 20 yards.
Turkey Red Figured Cloth continues in much the
same position as before, and have been selling occa-
sionally at former prices of Company's as. 4 3 to 4-6 per
yard tor 7-8, and Company's as. 6-6 to 5-9 per yard for
9-8. 'The imports are very trifling.
Bandanoe Handkerchiefs are worth nominally Com-
pany's re. 1.13 to 1-14 per dozen.