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

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current, Dec. 31.)
SUGAR.—The Colonial and Foreign arrivals to this port
amount to 180,900 tons against 202,800 to same period
last year : the stock is 58,500, and in the previous
season 76,000; home trade deliveries amount to 175,200
and in 1849 to 177,200 ; export deliveries are 23,500,
and in 1849 they were 27,100 tons. Business will
be resumed on Thursday, and a good home
trade demand is expected at full terms. The public
sales at present declared only comprise 2,000 bags Ben-
gal, and 150 hhds Barbadoes. The stock of West India
is now 8,160 tons less than last year, and there is a de-
crease in imports of 6,590, and deliveries are less by
7,278 tons. At all the porta in the United Kingdom duty
has been paid this year upon 280,000, against 270,000
to same time in 1849. By the weekly averages for the
year 1850 it appears that the highest aggregate was on the
22d October 29s 7d per cwt, and the lowest on the 7th
May 23s sd. Of British West India the highest was on
the sth November 30s 6/d, and the lowest on the 7th
May 233 54d. Of Mauritius the highest was on the sth
November 30s 61d, and the lowest on the 3d September
21s 2/d. Of British East India tho highest was on the
26th November 33s 71d, and the lowest on the 27th
August 21s Mil
REFINED.—To-day there was a fair business'concluded
in Refined Goods by home dealers, and with few sellers
of brown grocery lumps under 51s per cwt. For crushed
Sugar the market has an improving tendency.
MAURITIITS.—There is a smaller stock than at the
close of last session by 1,887 tons, although imports
have increased 3,000, and there being a falling off in the
home trade deliveries of 1,000 tons. Prices are from 23
to 3s per cwt above that time, and now rule for low to
fine brown at 323 to 375, yellow 37s 6d to 435, and re-
fining qualities 36s to 41s per cwt. Arrivals of the new
crop continue to come in slowly, but the quality is
superior to the previous year.
FOREIGN.—There is a deficiency in the stock here in
Foreign Sugar as compared with this time last year of
6,000 tons, and imports are smaller by 12,000; there is
an increase in home trade deliveries of 11,000 tons, but
a decrease for exportation of 4,000 tons. The general
impression appears to be the arrival in the ensuing year
will fall short of the present one, the deficiency being
expected to be most apparent from Savannah.
Prices of Foreign Sugar are 2s to 3s per cwt above
the close of last season. On the part of holders here there
is confidence, and they will not sell but at fully previous
rates, although shippers and home dealers have ope-
rated with caution by private treaty. The value of
brown Manilla is 31s to 345, clayed greyish 37s to 38e
6d, low to fine yellow Savannah 41s to 455, brown 38s
to 40s, Porto Rico 37s to 38s 6d, yellow 39s to 455, and
white Savannah, in bond, 27s to 34s per cwt.
EAST INDIA.—Of Bengal 4,000 tons less have been
imported than in the previous year to this port, and
there is a decrease in deliveries for home trade pur-
poses of 3,000, with a smaller stock by 1,900 tons. Prices
are 23 to 4s par cwt above 1849, and rule as follow.:
white Benarss at 42s to 463, crystalized 46s to 48s, yel-
low 39s to 453, brown 34s to 383, soft yellow 33s to 40s,
brown 30s to 335, like Yauritius 36s to 425, and brown
ditto 33s to 355. According to the last advices from
Calcutta shipments are 16,000 tons deficient of
the previous season. The quantity of Madras here in
bond is more than in 1849, by 1,400 tons, and importa-
tions exhibit an increase of 1,100, whilst deliveries are
less by 1,200 tons. Prices are 2s to 3s per cwt above
this time in 1849, the rise being more apparent on the
better qualities. The value of soft brown is now 30s to
to 325, yellow 33s to 365, and better sorts 37s to 46s 6d
per cwt. Of Penang arrivals have been larger than last
year, and quality superior, but stock is not equal to
that period.
MOLASSES.—Of all sorts the stock is 1,700 puns
greater than last season; late arrivals have been 1,000
puns less, and deliveries aro upon a more extended scale.
Prices are moderate, ruling at from 15s 6d to 17s for low
to fine West India, 12s Gd to 13s for East India, and 15s
to 16s 6d for Cuba and Porto Rico.
COTTEE.—This afternoon there was a fair business
concluded in Native Ceylon, aed sellers will not accept
less than 57s per cwt for good ordinary. There are
several buyers of Plantation, and rather higher rates
offered, but the quantity on offer is limited. The market
for all sorts of Coffee has an improving aspect. The
only public sale at present declared is that of 300 bales,
and 1,100 hf-do of Mocha.
COCOA.—The stock is still much smaller than at this
time last year of all sorts of West India, and deliveries
for consumption continue to prceeed under favourable
auspices. Prices remain firm at 49s to 56s for Tri-
nidad, and et 42s to 48s for Grenada, but on the
part of the trade there is now little desire to
operate; they, however, aro scantily supplied, and an
improvd demand is looked for early in tho new year.
In Foreign there is net much doing, but prices do not
recede, and the quantity in bond is not eval to last year.
The value of Bahia and Para is 31s to 325, and of Guaya-
quil 33s to 33s 6d per cwt. At a alight reduction there
are, however, several buyers.
TEA.—There are several purchasers of green rather
under previous rates, but few sellers are to be met with,
and the lower sorts are most wanted. The market for
Congou is quiet, at the same time holders will not give
way, as the market is not likely to remain long in a
quiet state, as dealers' stocks ara much reduced, and
deliveries for consumption continue of a satisfactory
nature. The value of common and good ord Is 0/d to
is Id, medium is i d to is 2J, other sorts is 21d
to is 7d, and fine is 8d to is 10d. Scented
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and Pekoe Teas support the previous value, and a fair
demand prevails. No public sale is at present declared,
and stocks fall short of last season by 5,060,000 lbs. At
the five chief ports deliveries for home consumption since
the Ist of January are 38,500,000, against 37,670,000
lbs to same time in 1849. The general impression ap-
pears to be that Tea will not be cheaper.
RICE.—The arrivals of all sorts of East India to this
port are 8,000 tons less than during the year 1849;
horns and export deliveries exhibit a deficiency of
5,000, and stock is smaller than at the close of 1849 by
2,000 tons, whilst prices are as low as they were at that
period. Holders are firm, as an improved demand is
likely to take place shortly. The rates demanded for
broken and low white Bengal are 9s to 10s, mid lOs 3d
to lOs 6d, good mid to fine 10s ed to 125 6d; Madras
pinkey 8s 6d to Os 6d; Cargo and Pearl Barley 8s to
Es 6d; and Arracan 8s 9d to 9s
p
There are
a
several buyers rather under these-
good business has been concluded,
atensd In cleaned a rer cwt.
market ; town made Carolina is 203 to 611' A
e;re imsa firm
‘,
19s to 205, and low to fine Patna 1 is to 183 per t
flan:.
Sago the stock is realising 200 tons more than a
but imports have been 150 tons less; and delive'rie
all purposes exhibit a falling off to the extent
of
200
tons. The stock of Sago Flour much exceeds that of last
season; and imports are nearly 100 tons greater, and
de-
liveries 150 tons less.
SPICES.—For Black Pepper the market is firm—
Malabar at 3,1 d to aid, and Sumatra 3id to 3 indeed
at these rates some parties will not ak.ll. There have
been imported this year 66,000 bags, against 43,000 in
1842; home trade deliveries are 28,000, and in the past
season 32,400; for exportation they amount to 30,300,
and in 1849 to 39,300 bags. The stock is 53,270 bags,
and in 1849 it was 45,360. holders of Pimento
have more confidence, and require from sid to 51d;
at present there are few buyers. Imports this year
amount to 16 OCO bags, and in the previous one to
22,000 bgs; total deliveries are 8,700, in the former sea-
son 22,400. The stock is 11,000, and in 1849 it was only
1,100 bgs. Cassia Lignea is held for 104 s to 108 s; but
few buyers are to be found. The stock is 1,720 pkga,
and last year 620, imports reach 13,100 against 9,700
in 1849, and for all purposes deliveries are 12,400, and
in the past year 9,200 chts. There is a firm market for
Ginger, but at present not much demand exists.
SPIRITS.—The stock of Rum here now amounts to
19,277 puns., &c., and in 1843 it was 25,056 ; imports
are 19,540, and in the previous season 24,900; for all
purposes deliveries amount to 26,780
year to 26,900; imports are 19,.'60 puns, &c., and last
, and in 1849 25,177
puns, &c. Of East Icdia the quantity here is 5,085, and last
imaaan 6,487 puns, &c.; in imports or deliveries there is
little difference compared with last year. Leeward Island
is wanted at 14 Sd to 14 9d proof, but is is small

supply. There are several buyers of East India, and
Is 7d to Is 7id are the rates paid for proof. Jamaica has
been in good request at previous terms, and about 300
puns were sold. The value of plain and mid quality 30
to 33 over proof is 2s 93 to 2s 11d, good mid and good
30 to 38 over 3s to 33 Bd, fine 3s 9d to 4s, and supe-
rior in small parcels 4s 2d to 4s 6d. In Demerara
operations are to a fair extent at 2s 6d
to 2s 101 for 32 to 40 per cent over proof.
Fur Brandy the market has a quiet aspect, prices
also have a tendency to proceed downwards, and rule for
Cognac best brands of the vintage of 1850 at 4s 41 to 4s
6d, 1849 ditto 41 101 to ss, 1848 ditto 4s lid to 5s ld,
1847 ditto 5s 4d to 5s 6d, 1846 ditto 5s 101 to 6s, and
inferior sorts 3s 2d to 4s 6d. In Geneva there is not
much doing, but the rates demanded are is 7d to is Bd,
and for fine is 9d to 2s. For British made Spirit the
demand has fallen off, but price remain at 9s 8d to 9s 9d
per gallon, cash.
COCHINEAL—The quantity imported this year has
been nearly 5 ,000 bags greater than in the previous one;
deliveries are nearly as large as during that period, but
the stock is 3,800 bags greater. Prices are low compared
with late seasons; for public sales 400 bgs are declared
for this week. The moderate rates are expected to cause
an improved demand; Honduras Silvers can be obtained
at from 3s 8d to 4a 2d; black, 3s 9d to ss; and Mexican
Silvers 3s 7d to 3s 9d per pound.
INDIGO.—East India is not offered under the rates of
the last quarterly sale, but shippers and home dealers
operate with reluctance. Home as well as export deli-
vereries have been under the previous year by 4,500
chests, but there is a decrease in imports of nearly
6,000 chests, and stock is smaller by 2,000 chests.
The general impression is that the Indigo market will
not remain long in a quiet state, but no advance is at
present looked for. The next quarterly sale is expected
to consist of from 10,000 to 11,000 chts, including
second-hand goods. Of Spanish a large parcel is an-
nounced for auction on the 14th of January. Arrivals
are rather larger than last year, and deliveries exhibit
a falling off, whilst stock exceeds that time by 500 erns.
Faurr.—Prices have a downward tendency for Cur-
rants by reason of large supplies and a limited demand;
the value is from 39s to 45s per cwt, according to qua-
lity; but an improved demand is looked for. Valencia
Raisins are not cheaper, but dealers operate with caution,
and the rates rule from 38s to 395. There are free sellers
of Muscatels at from 40s to 85s, and the trade appear
tobe,well supplied. For Turkey pulled Figs the demand
has become limited, with sellers at from 42s to 70s.
French Plums remain in scanty supply, and there are
several buyers at late terms. Prunes are wanted at 27s
to 325, but Sultanas are dull of sale at 58s to 60s. The
sales of Almonds are upon a small scale, with sellers of
Jordan at 61 15s to 91 per cwt.
METALS.—Since our last report there has not been
much doing in Tin, still the market is firm; East India at
84s to 84s 6d, block and Bar 83s to 84s per cwt. For Tin
Plates a fair demand prevails; one C Coke realised 28s
to 28s 6d, and Charcoal ditto 33s to 3ls per box.
The market for Spelter, although quiet, is firm at
161 7s 6d to 161 10s on the spot, and at 1615 s to 161 7s
sd for arrival. A fair demand prevails for Lead: British
Pig realised 171 5s to 171 10s, and sheet 181 to
181 108. Prices yet remain firm for Copper. For
Pig Iron there is a less demand, but makers
have confidence and require for Scotch 43s 6d
to 44s 6d according to assortment; and for Welch 52s
to 70s; a more active demand is, however, expected.
Prices rule firm for manufactured, and there is a good
business doing, Welch bars at 4/ 17s 6d to 51, and rails
51 to 51 ss. Sweedish Steel is wanted, and rates rule firm
at from 141 10s to 15/103 per ton.
Qu.s.—Although operations in Cod have been of little
moment, still holders are firm and require 391 to 391
103 per tun. Seal has been purchased with caution,
but prices are firm, pale being held for 371 10a to 38/,
straw and tinged 351 lOs to 361, yellow and brown 341 to
361 ss. The rates demanded fur low to fine Southern
are from 341 to 371, and supply is limited; at present
however there are few buyers. For Sperm there is a
quiet market, with sellers of good and fine at 84l to 861.
The demand is limited for Headmatter at 941 to 98/. A
much better demand prevails for Linseed Oil ; prices
are also higher and rule at 33s 33 to 33s 6d per
cwt on the spot ; for delivery several contracts
have been entered into at 33s 6d to 33s 9d, and there
are not free sellers. The consumption of Linseed
Oil exceeds that of the previous year. Olive is held
for 44/ to 441 per tun, and a better demand ex-
pected, whilst consumption is proceeding under
favourable circumstances. Sales are upon a limited
scale in Rape Seed Oil, with sellers of brown at
35s 6d to 36e, pale 37s 6d, and Foreign 38s to 38s 3d.
There is a good demand for Palm, and supply not being
more plentiful prices are firm at 293 to 29s 6d for fine.
In Cocoa Nut operations aro upon an enlarged scale at
29s to 31s fur Ceylon, and at 30s to 32s for Cochin; the
stock also continues to diminish.
TenLow.—Prices for Colonial and Foreign rule is to
2s per cat under this time last year, but stocks are
greater by 6,500 casks, and imports exhibit an increase
of 4,500, whereas there is a decrease in deliveries of 1,000
casks. On the part of holders of Russian there is
less desire to realize, and a good demand has been ex-
perienced on the spot: fine new yellow Candle selling at
37s to 37s 3d, and old 36s 6d per cwt. For de-
livery, however, sales have been upon a limited
:Tale, and the rates taken are 36s 61 to 37s for
the three first months for new. For the latter part
of the year 38s 6d to 39s per cwt are the prices de-
manded, but little desire is evinced to operate. Home
melted has been in good request, and realised 37s net
cash. Other sorts of Tallow are operated in with
more freedom at late terms. For auction on Friday
' 000 pkgs are declared.