The Sun.
London, England, 1857-02-16 00:00:00

THE CALCUTTA MARKET, JAN. 8.

Since our ltst issue under date the 223 ult. we have
been in receipt of the London mail of 26th Nov. last.'
The first intelligence reached us on the 231 ult, by elec-
tric telegraph from Bombay. On the 31st the Bombay
dak put uA in possession of a portion of the mails, and on
the '2d inst. the Peninsular and Oriental Company's
steamship Bentinck delivered her packets. The nature
of the advices from England, so far as they relate to the
state of the market for Indian produce, being more fa-
vourable, grtater activity has prevailed in our produce
market during the past fortnight, and enhanced prices
have been paid fur some of our staple articles, although
but for the limited supplies operations would have been
on a larger scale. _ _

Mr. Li,.d-ay's screw steamer Tynemouth arrived here
via the Cape on the sth inst., after a passage of four
months. The cause of the delay has not been explained.
We have a's) heard of the arrival at Madras of the
steamer R ibert Love, belonging to the same owner, and
she may therefore be looked for here daily.
In indigo we have had less competition, and the public
sales show a slight decline in prices. Very little has been
done in sugar for want of supplies, and a further advance
has taken place in value. Operations in rice have con-
ti clued o , a large,scale at advancing figures. An , xcellent
demand has prevails I for saltpetre, at steady figures.
Little doing in raw silk, but silk piece goods are in a
better position. Jute bad been in very active request
at con.,iderably higher prices, but buyers have been less
sanguine the last few days. Oil seeds command fair at-
tention, but the market is rather easier. No alteration
in lac dye or shell lac. A better inquiry has prevailed
for castor oil.
We regret to report a less favourable state of affairs as
regard; our imaort market, which has continued very in-
active since the despatch of the last mail. In British c )t-
-tan piec, g,eod., and mule twist trantactions have been
-
limited, as the season for large purchases has already
passel,, and the accumulation of stocks in the upper and
north- western provinces prevents dealers from operating.
Gray skirtings have been selling to a moderate extent at
unaltered pr ces. Little doing in white, and figured
skirtings have been in less demand and value lower.
Grey Madapiillams command fair attention at previous
prices. In Turkey red goods a slight improvement has
taken place. Prints and chintzes not touch wanted.
The market for mule twist remains depressed, and sales
very inconsiderable. Metals hare continued without
animation, and in some instances lower figures have been
accepted.
Money Market.—The symptoms of money becoming
less abundant are gradually gaining ground, though dur-
ing the week under review our market has not become
tighter. In the Bazar capitalists are looking out for
higher rates of interest. The Bank of Bengal on the
24th ult. raised its rates of interest and discount 1 per
cent. all round. Its rates are at present 6 per cent. on
loans secured by deposit of Company's papers, a id 7 per
cent. fur discounting private paper. Advances on de•
posit of opium papers are still being made in the Bazaar
at 8 per cent per aunum, and it is very probable that
higher rates will be paid after the next opium sale. We
insert below the usual statement of liabilities and assets
of the Bank of Bengal for the week ending on the 31st
ult., which, as compared with the statement of the 17th
ult., given in our last, shows a decrease in the amount of
cash from Company's rupees 129,03,258-7-6 to Com
parry's ruin°, 1,08,12,357-10.1 :
LIABILITIES.

_ ............ 1,07,00,000 6 0
Proprietors' capital
Reserve fund .• • ........ ••••••••• 3,911,498 6 3
Current accuunts ......•....•...
Cash credits undrawn
Other claims
Bank notos and post bills 1,62,06,851 1 n

Total Co.'s rs 3,99,06,1-9 3 10
ASSETS.

Government securities
Dues from Government
Mint certificates, undue
Cash
• •

17,23,874 13 10
2,65,75 i 13 3
30,91,092 7 0
1,03,12,357 10 1

Loans on deposit of securities 1,70,20,224 14 1
Accounts of crodit on ditto
Government bills discountod
Mercan+ile bills ditto
Dead stuck
1,76,118 15 1

Total Co.'s rs 3,39,06,479 3 10
Shares.—Bank of Bengal shares have improved, and
are now quoted at 6,500 rs. to 6,525 rs. A. dividend of
125 re. a share, or equal to 61 per cent, per annum, on
the original stock has been declared. Bengal Coal Com-
pany's shares have depreciated since the declaration of
the last dividend, and we have just heard of a.sale
.at
1,300. rs. each. Calcutta Steam Tugs have likewise
slightly declined, and may be quoted at 1;125 rs e.
we
1,150 rs. In other joint stock compani"_
have scarcely had any alteration.
Government Securities. —A limited business
done at steady rates. We cannot. notice
alteration in the value of all descriptions
which have ruled throughout the fortnigion ....
r 85. 'l* • s has been
li htest
the 8 g. .
of Fectunties,
Ist at 16r. 2a. to
.0 QUM and
mbar*
' 16r. 4a. Company's Fours, 17 .