The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-02 00:00:00

Paid. Nominal Pries. Business done
to
•
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Anglo•Mcsican(is. 5/. p.) 100 • • —••
Asturian ••..•••• .. • . • • 15 . • —• •
Australian •••• • • . • 4 34 - 3
Barossa Range .. • • .... 113 0 3% —3%
Blaenarvon Iron and Coal t 0 • • —• •
13olanos Scrip ...... •• •- • • —• •
British Iron.. ••.. • • .... 13 5 . • —••
Brazilian Imp. (is. 5/. p.) 24% .. • • •
Do. Cocaes and Cuiaba 30 3% —3% 2
Do. St. John del Rey• • 15 14% 144
Cobre Copper . • .... .• • 40 32% —35
Coplapo ... ..... .... .. 14 5% —5% 5%
General.
Real Del Monte, Unrcg. IA %
Do. Black Debentures .
Do. Red Debentures .. .. .•
Santiago de Cuba ...... 10 9 —7%
Tin Croft .. • • • • • • •••••• , 7 10% 11
United Mexican ......128 2 8%, 6% —5%
MISCELLANEOUS.
Canada ••••••• • • • • • 32% 42% —44
Gen. Steam Navigation.(( 14 26% —27
Perin. & Oriental Steam. 50 89% —BB
Royal Nail Steam .. •• .. 60 73 —74 78% SI cx. d.
[We cannot be answerable for the errors of the Official Lists, and
will not be influenced by interested correspondents.]

[We cannot be answer
will not be influenced by

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS

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CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
Yertaday was a close holiday in the Liverpool Cotton

Zdarket and Stock Eichange.
The periodical trade reports, brimful of staqsties and
ractical remarks, pour in upon us in force and volume

that would of themselves 'impress upon us, were we
otherwise unmindful of the fact, that the year 1850 had
given place to a successor. Upon textile manufactures,
taw staples, shipping and public securities, we have
every information nod we cull the requisite portion.:—
Messrs. 'rouge, Curry, and Co., of Liverpool, write as
follows:—" It gives us pleasure to be able to state that
the amount cf tonnage sold exceeds that of 1849; being
81,028 tons against 78,212, for 1849, showing an increase
of 3.6 per cent. At the same time there is a falling off in
the number of ships sold, being 211 against 221 in 1849,
equal to 4.52 per cent. This does not include foreign ships,
of which but three have found purchasers during the
yaar, although the arrivals from the continent show an
increas, of nearly double, which in 1849 were about
360, and in 1850 nearly 700. Very few have been placed •
en the matket, and such as were at all worth notice,
with a limit of price that must remove all anxiety
from our colonial i rieuds on the ground of competition.
Among them were 'some French:craft, wholly unfit for
English employ. The number of secondhand British
vesels sold has b-en unusually large, a great propor-
tion of which have been taken for California, and which
new source of enterprise has proved a moat opportune
cutlet for vessels that have spent the best of their days
in more regularly established trades.
"Nw British ships have fully maintained our last
quotations; indeed we have felt the want of a larger
~upply of good vessels of 500 to 650 tons register, which
would have met a ready sale at fair pliers, if at hand.
We have also had much inquiry for good vessels of this
size, having from four to six years to remain A. 1, but
have not found owners of such disposed to sell. It some
of the v ace's of this °less, s.) long kept on the stock for
sale at the outports, were finished and sent round here
under Baltic oul fit, a quick return might be calculated
upon. _ _ _ . . •

" The number of ships launched and in course o,
completion iu our pore; this year is 20, tonnage computed
7,409. against 8, computed at 2,800, in 1849, which,
however, are built to order. As regards steamers, there
is an increased icquiry for latlth paddle and screw boats,
the former for tl,e cattle carrying trade, and, we pre-
sume, in anticipation of the expected increased corautup-
tion during the ensuing summer."
Messrs. Wright, Young and Wright, of Hull, state:—
"We have much pleasure in• again laying before
you our annual review of some of the principal features
of interest to you in the commerce if Hull. The past
,ar has not been remarkable for any peculiar activity
in cur trade; indeed it will be seen by reference to the
annexed tubles, the imports of most articles of produce
exhibit some deficiency compared with the previous
year.
"The tcnnsge of vessels liable to dock dues, which
onto red this port in 1850, amounts to 812,554, showing
au excess upon that of the previous year of 27,966 tons;
but this apparent, dieceepancy with the imports is ex-
plained by the steamers having been only partially loaded
deiring thebetinanser el:tenths.
:" 0:n a:VeNdan oedaSion we were Lel to anticipate
gradual siniproiernent-nn our trade, commeliaatato
some-degree eaith the-increased facilities reeeutly af-
fofded ;• as regards- the' past year, however, in Must be
o,snlgsed Oiticipation has not been realized, tlie
amount of--imports business transacted showing, as above
reinarked;qt direinution when compared with that of
1849 e enuses*re not of a permanent or irre-
rnedieble character, and we yet venture to predict that,-
if the true policy be pursued—that of meeting,oppcsing
interests by timely and liberal concessions to thsatrading
and shipping interests, in the prompt remove! of all un-
necessary obstructions, whether in the shape of over-
charges or otherwise, this port will not only stand its
ground, but continue to increase in a ratio perhaps little
short of that of the preceding ten years.
" A considerable agitation, with a view to a reduction
of the port charges, has not been attended with any in-
mediate result; but it is to be hoped that the wishes of
merchants and shipowners, naturally desirous of preserv-
ing end increasing their trade, as well as of benefiting
the port at large, will be ultimately gratified; in that
case affording, in addition to the ample dock accommo-
dation already provided, rates and charges of a reason-
able character. The alterations already made by the
Dock Company in rates of wharfage and granary
charges, have been considerable, and attended with pro-
portionate advantage. The aggregate amount of imports
furnish, a us with correct data whereby we may note the
past as well as review our present position; and we freely
hazard the opinion that the contemplated reductions are
ealled for to enable us to compete successfully with rival
ports, possessing as they do the advantages of a low
scale of charges to the fullest extent.
" The substitution of steam-vessels for sailing ships,
which has been called into existence by the demands of
the day for dispatch and facilities for business, is gradu-
ally altering the character of our shipping. The decline
of the ship-building trade is perhaps in some measure a
natural consequence of this change; yet, as the ports in
the North are by degrees extending this business, it
would rather seem that Hull does not aspire to eminence
iu a department for which it is in many respects so well
qualified. The almost total failure of the Northern
Whale and Seal fishery last season was very discouraging
to those embarked therein; and, following the ill experi-
ence of several previous years, will no doubt serve to re-
strict still more its pursuit for the future.
" The seed crushing trade, an important branch here,
was carried on to its usual extent, but, owing to causes
explained in some of our accompanying remarks, without
adequate remuneration.
"The import business in Corn in the early months was
generally profitable; but subsequently, owing to con-
tinued dull markets with low prices, was too often other-
wise; upon the whole complaints are not numerous, and
sanguine expectations are formed that a more satisfac-
tory state of things will follow with the now year.
"From the commencement of the military movements
in Germany a sensible deficiency in our exports to the
continent was observable; the effect was not so striking
in reference to the imports, but even here they no doubt
operated prejudicially. Now, however, that all fears of
a war have subsided, a revival may be looked for, and to
this port the preservation of peace cannot fail to be be-
neficial in an emicent degree."
From Glasgow Mr. B. Ferguson advises us—
"lt may not bo out of place to remark that, notwith-
standing the increased stock of pig-iron, the withdrawal
from circulation of a large quantity of scrip has
alrea-:4 very much reduced the available iron in the
market; and, should the scrip system be permanently
discentheued, there seems no reason to doubt that, when
speculators have satisfied themselves with their dealings
in pig-iron, the practice which obtained previous to
storing and scrip having been adopted, wilt again be re-
sumed, and that business in this article will be transacted
on the same principle as in other departments of cora-
merce.
"By latest advices from America, no measures had
been taken to alter her tariff, and should no change
take place in this respect, a good demand may be ex-
pected from that quarter; and the contrary should her
impose a high specific duty on imported
foreign
Our home demand is good as a whole,
legislature
iro
general requirements of the country next year
willnd
probability dual, if not exceed, those of 1850;
a thein
all
did the Continent of Europe present the same phases,
the hopes and prospects of the iron trade would be more
encouraging than at any time during the last two years,
and all interests concerned must concur in the desire
that its revival may not be far distant.
"The market has been well supported these two
weeks, both pig and manufactured iron being in better
request, the former I quote 445. 6d. net cash, f.0.b.;
bars, W. 7s. ed. to 5/. 12s. 6d; and plates, 71. les. to
8/. 55., hiss 4 per cent. discount for cash."
Messrs. Joseph Robinson and Co., of Liverpool, state
upon the subject of oil:
" The market is dull and the sales limited, speculators
are holding with firmness, but recent imports are offered
at current rates; a few purchases can be had at 10s. per
tun lower, if taken from the quay.
" Although the past year's records are without great
variation, yet a brief review may not be found uninter-
esting, inasmuch as the outline will show that the trade
is in a healthy and flourishing position, that importers
and consumers have little to fear for some time hence
from a depressing change, and unless an uaforeseen
event occur in the political condition of the world, the
circumvolution of nembinery and increasing commercial
enterprise, will continue unabated for the general bene-
fit. It is with a degree of satisfaction we notice that the
bright anticipations predicted in our last annual circular
have been fully realized, as to a bountiful and uncetriug
demand, proving that this country has materially be-
nefitted by the late continental agitations; all must ad-
mit that the internal state of other empires, shaken to
their centres with commotion, operated disastrously on
their commercial arrangements, causing their millions to
seek in peaceful England those fabrics, which could not
be rendered amidst tumult and confusion. The open-
ing pert of the year, 1810, was marked with favourable
indications, tranquillity reigned supreme, the money
market was perfectly easy, with ever) facility shown in
discounts, and confidence was strongly manifest in the
expectation of a good spring trade, the realization of
which, and the abundance of foreign orders, gave a fur-
ther impetus to consumption and increased the value c f
the staple article; as month followed month the demand
became more extensive, stocks became reduced in all the
the markets, end as a natural consequence prices con-
tinued to advance; the rise was gradual until November,
w hen the warlike aspect of affairs between Austria and
Prussia checked the demand for a short time; however
the amicable settlement of the pending question be-
tween those two great powers soon had its effect, and
caused higher rates and an active businees to the close.