The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-04 00:00:00

COLONIAL.

SuGAE.—The market has been steady, and good qualities
very scarce ; they have commanded fully previous rates.
In the refined market there is a steady demand for dried
goods, and the recent improvement has been fully sup-
ported.
TEA.—There is very little inquiry for common congou,
and prices may be quoted a shade lower. Good common
congou sells for 114 d to is per lb cash.
COFFEE.—A limited business was transacted, but late
quotations were supported for Plantation Ceylon. In
other descriptions no business of importance was reported.
RICE.—The market is dull, and rather easier prices are
current for Bengal qualities.
FRIIIT.—More activity is apparent, but the transactions
are on a limited scale, and rather easier prices are current
for raisins and currants. Valentias realise 58s to 60s
per cwt.
SricEs.—Pepper, pimento, and cloves have slightly de-
clined in value, bueginger is firm.

SALTPETRE.—The market ruled very firm, and prices
have an upward tendency.
TALLOW.—A rather active business has been transacted,
and the market is firmer. P.Y.C. on the spot 51s; al
the year, 50s 9d ; and January to March 51s 9d per cwt.;

Country Markets.

MANCHESTER-DEC. 3.

There was an average attendance to-day. The best sam-
ples of English wheat were held for an advance of is to 2s
per qr., and foreign 2d to 3d per 701bs, but very few trans-
actions occurred, and we do not alter our quotations. For
flour 6d to is per sack more money was asked, with little
inquiry. Oats and oatmeal a steady sale, at the rates of
last week. Indian corn is per qr. advance. The market
ruled very languid throughout.

NEWARK—DEC. 2.
There was a good ripply of grain in the market to-day.
The trade ruled brisk for wheat, and prices were at an
advance of is :,;o por qr.

36-E7t:V37, TgltWit'reSertitittlarinViere2ltig;
30s to 325; beans, 46s to 48s ; malt, 73s to 78s; peas, 440
to 46s ; tares, 56s to 60s per qr.

BOSTON—DEc. 2.

The grain supply was liberal of all kinds, but the demand
ruled exceedingly
Prices :—Wheat, red, 43s Od to 48s Od ; now, —s to ;
white, 46s Od to 50s Od; extra, 525. Barley, 28s Od to 38s
Od. Oats 19s to 255. Peas, 36s to 403 Od. Beans, 38s
Od to 40s Od per qr.

EDINBURGH GRAIN.—DEO. 2.
Supplies of grain not so large, and all kinds up in price.
Sales ready.
Wheat, on the top, 18 Oil up, and on the average
2s 5d up. Barley, Os 6d down on the top, and Os 6d
up on the average. Oats on the top were is 6d up, aid
on the average Oi 7d up. Beans on the top Os fid up
and on the average is 5d up.
AVERAGES PER IMPERIAL QUARTHE.
Wheat ........................ £1 19 8 0-12th.
Do. new ......
0 0 0 0-12ths.
Barley .......................... 1 8 2 2-12ths.
Oats ................................. 13 1 0-12th..
Beans .............................. 1 17 10 10-12ths.
Total-Supply and Sales.
Wheat .....,.•• 1162 qrs sold 869 qrs
Barley ............... 2304 qrs sold 14:34 qrs
Oats ................ 1847 qrs sold 1603 qrs
Beans ............. ... 16) tire sold 103 qrs

DERBY SMITHFIELD.—DEC. 1.
A very liberal supply of fat beasts to-day, tint the
demand was flat, and a good many left unsold. The best
quality more in request. The number of sheep was not
so large, but maintaining late prices. The supply of fai
and store pigs was limited, an& few buyers. Fat calves
SCRIM

The following were the quotations :—Beef, Gd to 6id
mutton, 7d to 7M ; lamb, —d to 03 ; veal, 761 tc 81 per
lb. ; pigs, 9s Gd to lls 3d per score ; rough fat, 4$ 9d to Os
per 141 b.; hides, 41d to 61d per lb ; calf-skins, Gd to TA
per lb.