The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-06 00:00:00

(LEFT SITTING.)

MARKET IN TEL LIGEN CE.
(From the London New Price Current, June 6.)
SUGAR.—To-day there was a large business trans-
acted in West India Sugar, and full rates were obtained,
grocers being the chief operators. The purchases are
868 hhds and tierces, including at auction 200 hhds and
137 tierces Barbadoes, which sold at 38s to 41s 6d for
mid to fine yellow, and 36s to 37s 6d for inferior, low
to good brown 33s to 35s Gcl, and 10 hhds St. Kitts mid
yellow 375.
REFIXED.—To-day the home trade demand was
limited for Refined goods, and brown Lumps are offered
at 46s 6d to 478. Crushed Sugar is, however, still in
good request at full rates.
MAURITIUS.—This afternoon Mauritius Sugar met
with a more active demand privately, and realised full
rates; a public sale of 2,559 bags went at 36i to 39s for
low to good yellow.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon there was no public sale
of Bengal Sugar; by private treaty, however, some par-
cels were sold at full terms, and holders have confidence.
FOREIGN.—To-day Foreign Sugar was much sought
after by exporters, and about 1,000 tons sold at previous
rates, but the exact particulars aro not allowed to trans-
pire. None was offered at auction, and the market closes
firm.

MOLASSES.—West India of low to fine quality can be
obtained at 13a 6d to 16s, Bengal and Mauritius 121 to
12e 6d, Cuba and Porto Bico 153 to 15s 6d per cwt.
Prices continue on the decline for Honey. The sales of
Melasses for the week are 200 puns, chiefly Barbadoea,
at 15s 6d.
Cocos.—To-day at public sale 203 bags Bahia Cceoa
were taken in at 28s for good red.
COFFEE.—This afternoon operations were trifling in
all sorts of Coffee by shippers and home dealers, and
former rates were not be obtained. The value of
.Na-
tive Ceylon of the usual import is 37s to 38s. At auction
12 casks Jamaica sold at 44s to 45s for fine fine ord, and
39s 6d to 41s for low to good ord. 497 bags Batavia,
ord and good ord 363 to 395, and damaged 26s 6d to
27s 6d. Of Bahia, 157 bags, &c., were taken in at 36s
for good ord sound.
TEL—Further reduced rates have been accepted for
Congou; there has in consequence been a good demand
for the lower sorts for home consumption, many parcels
have been taken for exportation, but the supply is on
the increase, and likely so to continue. The prices
taken for ord have been 10d to 104 d, and for good ord
100 to lld per lb. In medium to rather strong blackish
leaf sorts operations, however, are upon a small scale
at 110 to is Oid, and in good to fine at Is Id to is 7d,
indeed for the best kinds prices are little better than
nominal, the business transacted having been trifling
for some time past. Oolong can be obtained at is to le
8d; yet few transactions have taken place. Fine Gun-
powder and Imperial met with more demand this week,
and realised the previous currency, the supply being
limited ; but other sorts of green have been purchased
with reluctance, and there being a large quantity still
on the market prices incline downwards, both for the
ord and better qualities. For scented and Pekoe Teas
rather lower terms having been acceded to, occasioned a
fair business to be transacted.
131m--Holders of East India are not disposed to
further give way in price, and refrained from submitting
any to public sale this week. The demand privately has
improved, and about 7,000 bags have been sold, chiefly
for exportation; the value of good to fine white Bengal
is 9s to 10s 6d, mid 8s Gd to 8s 9d, low and broken
7s 9d to 8s 3d, Madras 7s to 7s 6d, Corriega grain 7s 9d
to Bs, Arracan 7s 6d to Bs, and cargo 7s to 7s 6d per cwt
there are large purchasers rather under these rates.
Cleaned sorts have been only in limited request; Patna
at lOs to 13s, fine 14s to 15s, town dressed Carolina 20,
to 255, and American 16s to 17s per owt. In Sago the
private operations are small at 15s to 225. At auction 7
cases of fine white rather large pearl sold at 32s to 37s
6d. Flour remains dull of sale, and is to be obtained at
14s. Of Tapioca 225 pks at auction were only in part
sold at 2d to 4id, but 36 cases Tapioca Flour realized
11d. Arrowroot is not much in demand, and at public
sale 313 tius 16 cases Jamaica were only in part sold at
4d to 83, and 20 pkgs Tousles Mois 2d. The value of
Bermuda Arrowroot is is to is Id, and East India 2d to
3d per lb.
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SPIRITS.—The market is firm for East India Rum,
and is 3d to is 314 paid for several parcels proof
strength. For Leward Island there is a good demand,
prices, however, are not better, and rule at is 4id to
Is sid proof. Jamaica has been in more general re-
quest, but holders arc compelled to accept moderate
rates. The parcels sold were 30 to 35 per cent.
over proof of low and mid quality at 2s 3d to 2s 6d,
good mid to good 32 to 38 over 2s 7d to 3e 2d, fine and
superior 3s 3d to 4s 3d. Demerara several parcels
have been sold at is 10d to 2s 2d for 30 to 40 per
cent over proof. There is a smaller stock of Rum
than last season by 2,600 puns, &c., and deliveries
are better than of late. In Brandy a good deal has
been done, and holders have confidence. Cognac, best
brands of the vintado of 1850 realized 4s 4d to 4$ 63,
1849 ditto 4s 7d to 43 9, 1848 ditto 4s lld to 5s Id, 1847
ditto 53 4d to 5s 6d, older sorts 5s 10d to 7s, ord kinds
2s 6d to 3s 10d, and Bourdeaux 2s 2d to 2s 3d. Gevena
is still selling at Is 7d to is Bd, and fine is 93 to 2s.
British made Spirit can be obtained at 9s 5d to 9s 6d,
and Gin at 8s 2d to 8s 3d for 22 per cent under proof.
SALTPETRE.—To-day a fair business was concluded
in Calcutta Saltpetre privately, and lull rates were paid.
At auction 358 bags were disposed of at 29s to 28s 6d
for 2.32- per cent, refraction of fine quality.
COCHINEAL.—This afternoon prices declined Id per
lb for Cochineal, but at auction 89 bags sold; ord and
good ord Honduras silvers 2s lld to 3s Id, low and mid
blacks 3s Id to 3s Scl, and good Mexican blacks 3a 4d to
3s sd.
Ilium—The market for Raisins has a dull aspect;
and there aro sellers of Valencia at 32s to 355; Dente
21s to 255; Red Smyrna 30s to 325; Eleme 33s to
365; Sultanas 50s to 525; and Muscatels 36s to 60s.
Currants are, however, in good demand. and the
market is firmer for better sorts. The value is
from 32i to 425; and for upper Gulph and new
growth 27s to 303. Figs are dealt in with caution at
40s to 50s for Turkey; Greek 26s to 289, and Prunes 25s
to 295. French Plums are still scarce, and wanted at 5/
to 104 The value of Jordan Almonds is 71 103 to 10/ ;
Valencia 87s to 90s; Barbary sweet 535, bitter 425.
TALLOW.—This afternoon the public sales of 278
3d to 36s 6d; 238 casks wrecked
P.Y. Candle 33s 9d to 36s 63.
sP2ks
OgckSsouStyh'dnAeymenrtie Tallow went at 34s to 36s 6d;
34s 3d
OlLS.—This afternoon, at public sale, 58 tuns Polar
Whale Oil in part sold at 291 to 301; and 40 cases refined
Spermaceti at is lld to is 1 lid.

SEABORNE MAILS.
EN signifies that the mails are sent Prom the General Poet-ofttos
by the night—and M by the morning—dispatch.)

When made up in' From what when
PLACES. General Post-office port din-
due.
London. patched.
----_____
America (by Brit. Pkt)N ,Tune 6 .. .. Liverpool .. June 9
America (by U.S. pkt.) N June 10 .. .. Liverpool ..
America (by -LLB, pkt) bf Juno 18 .. .. Southampt. Jane 12
Africa (West coast).., N 14th of the month irlymouth Jane 3
Alexandria* • • ..... N!191.11& 30th of mo. Dover .. Jane 11
Belgians .. .. •
•. N' Daily .. .. .. Dover .. Daily
Brazil
' • • . 111 9th of the month Southampt. Juno 12
Buenos Ayres .. .. hf 9th of the month Southampt. June 12
Califorrila(viaChagres)hf 17th of month Southampt. Jane b
Cape of Good Hope N 14th of month Plymouth.. June 3
Constantinople* •• •• Nj7th 17th 27th of mo Dover .. June 10
Central America .. h2d & 17th of mon. Southampt. June 5
Channel Isles .• .. NiMon., Wed., &Fri. Southampt. Tn. Th. S a
Chili France " " •• . Mjl7th of the mouth Southampt. June 20
..
• • .. 3l &N Twice daily .. .. Dover .. Twicedally
Greece*
• • • • 1117 th 17th 27th of mo Dover • • Jane 104
Hamburgh .. .. N Tuesday & Friday London .. Tues. Sat.
Holland .. .. '.. ht IWednes. & Satur. Loudon .. Mon.Tlarr
Honduras .. .. . E 17th of the mouth Southampt. June 20
Ireland .. .. M. 4- N Twice daily .. .. ,Holyhead .. Twicedaily
India (via Southamp.) M 20th of the monthlSoutharapt. ,June 23
India (viaMarsellles) N, 7th& 24th ofmonth IDo ver •. , Juno 18
Mediterranean (via,
Southampton) • • 120th of the month Southampt. Jane 23
Mediterranean (via
Marseilles) .. ...N 7th& 24th ofmonth Dover ..,June 18
Mexico .. .. . 3t2d of the month.. Southampt. !June 5
ilikleira ' • • • • . ,319111 of the month Southampt. Jane 12
Malta* „ .. g 7th,l7tlnl9tit,27th 1 1 Dover Jane 10
, & 30th of month
Naples* .. • • •. N sth 15th 25th ofmo Dover .• ,June 12
Papal States* .. •. N 5111 15th 25th ofmo Dover . Jun ell
Peninsular.. .. .. 111 7th 17th 27th of mo Southampi. /June 16"
Peru •• " •• •• 141 17th of the month Southampt. June 20.
Tuscany* .. .. .. 24 sth 15th 25th of mo Dover • • ,June 12
West Indies .. .. hi 17th of the month Southarapt. iJune 20
West Indies (except
Havana & Nassau) M,Sid of the month .. Southampt. June 5
'll The mails to those c ountries thus marked (*) are conveyed by
rronnh nenl-n+ Is.l a 111/- ... _

Tuscany*
West Indies ..
West Indies (except
Havana & Nassau) 51,
* The malls to those c
French packet via MsrseL
CALLIFOHNIA.—MaIty to
are now despatched and d

and from CaWomb
lue by every Amen,

la, vitt the United State
lean packet.

MUNIFICENT DONATIONS TO TUE ROYAL ORTLIO-
P-"IC 11°SPITIL.—Ifer Majesty the Queen and his Royal
Highness Prince Albert have subscribed 1001. to the Royal
Orthopredic Hospital, in addition to which the committee have
received many other donations, including 501. from the trus-
tees of the Cholmondeley Charities, 501. from Quarles Harris
and Sons, and a promise of 5001. from " Anonymous" when
9,5001. shall have been subscribed towards the building fund
of the institution.

CLYDE, JUNE ,t—Sid. Susan, Montreal.
SHIELDS, JUNE s.—Wind S.W. to W.S.W., heih.—
Sld. is4rliDgtop, Qubec.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 5.
METROPOLIS WATER BILL.
On the motion for the second reading of this Bill,
Mr. COCHRANE rose to move an amendment, that
,t is the opinion of this House that no Bill for the
supply of water to the metropolis shall be proceeded
with, unless the works required for an improved and
complete supply of water to the metropolis shall be put
up for competition as to the terms on which
they shall be executed and maintained, upon a
contract for a term of years, on a general rate.
The Honourable Gentleman, after relating the history
of the existing metropolitan water companies, from
the establishment of the New River Company down
to the present time, proceeded to state that he op-
posed this Bill because it would increase monopoly in the
water supply of the metropolis. The history of
the existing water companies was perfectly incredible,
and he was very much afraid that the present state of
the company and the conduct of their managers was
equally reprehensible. Many year, ago there was a
water mania somewhat resembling the railway
mania of 1846, and things reached such a pitch
that the Legislature was compelled to interfere.
Then was established that monopoly which the public
now complained of, and he for one thought very properly
complained, for a more disgraceful system could not be
conceived than that which regulated the water sup-
ply of the metropolis. Within the last few weeks ho had
personally gone over London to make himself master of
this very subject, and then sights met his eyes that per-
fectly astounded him. Nothing could be more horrible
than the scenes which he saw, and he believed M. Leon
Faucher, who had performed a similar tour of inspec-
tion, had publicly declared that our water reservoirs
were a stigma to a nation boasting of its civilization as
England did. (rho Hon. Member read his personal
notes of a visit to places in Bermondsey, Knightsbridge,
and other districts, showing that diseases of the worst
character always existed where the supply of water was
either deficient for impure.) While the average
duration of life among the higher classes
was 42 :years, among the poor and industrious people,
who were more particulary subject to the misery and
discomfort of filthy and unwholesome water, it was only
ten years, and that fact alone he thought was sufficient
to stamp the present system with the condem-
nation of the House. If a different system were adopted
he should be prepared to show that water might be sup-
plied at 21d. for each house in London instead of 7id.,
as at present. There was, however, never a greater
piece of jugglery attempted on the House than the Go-
vernment Bill!, which would place in the hands
of the different water companies a larger profit than
they now derived. Simultaneous with the Bill had ap-
peared the prospectus of a company, which, with a
capital of two millions of money, proposed to supply
every house in London at a penny a week each with a
id.
capital, pure, soft water at high pressure. Add to that
as compensation for the present companies, the cost of
water would be only half of that which it
was at pre-
sent. The saving in washing with soft water alone
Napier
would be a quarter of a million a year. Mr.
had shown that 57 million gallons per clayo
and fthepurest
soft water could be obtained from Farnham,that
the cost would not be much more than thirda
it was at present. The scenes of horrorr
witnessed
dailywh awt
ehruemsaunffii
inhumanity
eonft tt
the
e proveexist
existing
Lila
water inefficiencyc
Cochrane) wanted to know
why
ynecessaries of life, on
first should
mpa
therehaiseswell
ibe eas
of the
a mo-
nopoly of water, one of the
the part of water companies ? In conclusion, he (Mr.
Cochrane) quoted from M. Leon Faucher, the present
Prime Minister of France, a
passage strongly condemna-
torythe metropolis, condemna-
toryf
of that privilege.
()off the
ae
sanitarylocal
administration,of the
and condemnatory
of
the monopoly of water
by the nine companies in
posses-
sion
state
The Bill before the House bore
on its face the stamp of these water companies ; it was
sufficient for him to know that they approved of the Go•
vernment measure to conclude that it would give no sa-
tisfaction to the public. Under these ciroutuatauces to
moved his aarnitiment.