The Sun.
London, England, 1850-01-25 00:00:00

1110.1N1 E Y and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
The Cotton market at Liverpool yesterday was not
quite so . active, and closed heavily ; prices. however,
were supported.' The sales were estimated at 4,000
bales, 500 of which were taken for exportation; the
sales comprised 2,500 A n2erieun, 700 Pernem and Ma-
ranbam nt 6*d. to 7d., 100 Bahia at 63-1. to 7d., and 200
Egyptian at 7d. to 71d. per lb.—Railway shares were
somewhat lower.
The Colonial produce markets have been heavier this
week, and speculetors having gone as far, apparently, as
they et present seem disposed, a pane, ensues, and there
is very proper caution on the part c f the trade. Messrs.
Franks and Millard inform us that—
" Only limited parcels of produce have been imported
since our last report, Still a large number ef public sales
are declare I, consisting for the moat part of sugar,
tea, and spices. In sugar operations have been
to some extent for home trade purposes, but the
market has teen well supplied, and prices are not so
firm as they v ceo at the early part t f the week.
In Foreign there has nut been much business done,
still, on the part of holders, firmness is appsrcnt,and there
is not a more plentiful supply. Of refined goods supply
is small, and as the home trade demand is active, former
rates are well supported. In crushed sugar not so much
has been done, and late rates are not to be obtaieel.
In tea there was a good deal done at an early period
of the week, whilst an advance was obtained for all
setts ; bat the market has exhibit id a quiet aspect
Thursday, and prices are not supported.
I". well-informed quarters the impression is that
there will be no reduction in the duty on tea,
and in this we fully agree. Cocoa continues to
sell well, and it is evident that prices will be highee
The rice market has become dull, and reduced rates
are acceded to. For spices generally there is a farther
advance, and much demand exists, whilst supplies keep
small. In the spirit trade there Las been more activity.
and at late rates there are not sellers. In the market
fir saltpetre much activity has existed, and
the upward teedency continues. Of cochineal
the parcels sold have been much larger than in the for-
mer week. In lac dye the sales made have been upon
-a large scale, and a further rise in the value is appa-
rent. Ite tallow there has not teen so much business
done, and former terms are not to be obtained."
The following, if it be really an impartial statement,
is important to trade especially :
" The . events that have transpired in connexion
with the coffee trade timing the last few days,
and those that are on the eve of taking place, have
exceeda our most sanguine expectations, and
must at .011C0 convince our readers that the strin-
gent remarks made in our last Circular, that there
was no real cause for the late rapid advance in
prices, and that the demand lied been of an artificial cha-
racter, were founded upon careful, elaborate, and sound
calculations, and so the event is proving: Our views with
respect to the unstable position of the market have been
disseminate I extensively by the London and provincial
press; our reasoning and statistical statemeets render-
ing the matter of fact less intricate, and far easier of
solution to parties tot conversant with the movemeet4
in the coffee trade. Tte heaviness in the market
has further increatel, and prices suffered a de-
cline; the shipping demand has altogether ceased,
on speculation there has been scarcely any busi-
twee done, the trade have become apprehensive
of the it arleet, and as if by common consent have
refraineds from purchasing more than their imme-
diate wants compel them. Ia this they. are fully
justified, to it is quite apparent that t' e time is ap-
proachingiwhen an important de:line will take place
in- prices.'.', We are induced to make this bold tat-
&onion uelon these facts, that the deficiency with
respect to the Rio and Java ceffee crops ha; he
greatly misrepresented, and will of the former
not exceed five, and of the latter ten per cent.
Of Ceylon there will be an abundant crop, whilst
in other coffee producing countries the yield will exceed
that of tee three previous seasons. The low prices of
that time were the means of keeping back vast quanti-
ties of black and triage coffee at the places of produc-
tion, but the high prit os now current a ill be the cause of
these sorts being rent to this market. It is also known to
some of the leading houses in the City that many American
vessels are' loading coffee for this country, in conse-
quence of which preparations are being male at this
port and at Liverpool to receive this addition to
This in connexion with other events alluded to must
convince disinterested parties that in lieu of there being
a deficient supply this season, there will actually be a
considerable increase over the impel Wien of 1849. It is
also a well known fact that in America Native Ceylon
coffee is not suited for the consumption by reason of a
want ef strength, and the coffee used by the chief por-
tion of the inhabitants is strong Rio, indeed Native Cey-
lon coffee in the States would not be u.el even at 30s.
per cwt. By accounts just come to hand from Ceylon,
it appears that so unstable were prices of coffee consi-
dered theie, that some shipping houses had declined to
make advances, consequently a large proportion of the
crop will be shipped to this country."
The accounts from Amsterdam, of the 22d inst.,
notice a limited demand for home securities, but at firm
prices. Mexicsr, Venesuela, and Grenada, were higher.
At Frankfort, on the 21st inst., the Metellics were 65*,
and at Vienna, on the same day, 964.
In the English Stock Market there is still some flat-
ness, and a, small sale or two for money has had some
effect upon it, chiefly because of the inactivity of
speculation.% The unseemly temper exhibited in the
French Assembly is likewise not without its influence
here. Consols have ranged from 96 to 96f for Transfer,
and from 96* to fur Account, the present value being
961 te The Now Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. have
been quoted 981 to and the Three per Cents. 96* to
Bank Stock is dull at 206, and India Stock at 268. Ex-
chequer-bills have remained at 58s. to 615., and India
Bonds at 91s. to 945. premium.
In the Foreign market Spanish American Bonds con-
tinue to attract. Equador have been at 44 to 4i; Gre-
nada at 17k, Mexican at 29 to 291, and Venezuela at
30 to 4. The Dutch are sending over orders for the
purchase of most of these investments. Peruvian Active
Stock has been at 691 to 70. Biazilian Bonds have
realised 89. Portuguese Four per Cents. have been
marked 37 to f, and Spanish Three per Cents. 36/ te j.
Russian Scrip maintains the premium of 3*
Railway Shares are scarcely so active, but except in
one or two cases they maintain their value. Great
Northern have been flatter, and also Midland, Brighton,
and South-Western; the week's tat: of the two latter,
as was shown in the statement yesterday given under
this head, not being quite so good. Eastern Counties
stand well. North Stafford have receded.
ONE creeeted
P,.:iCES OF oRITIIIII tuNDS O'CLOCK. FRIOE:F.
dank Stock ... 206 206%
3 per Cent. Reduced Anne .....- • ... 964%%
96 96%
96%
• per Cent. Consols Annuities 96% % %
per Cent. Annuities,l726 95 te 95%
New 3% per Cent. Anus-. ...
..ong Anns. to expire J aia.lB6o -16 1-16 8
817-16
1-16
Ditto, 30 years, Oct. 10,1859 B% 8 7-116
Ditto 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860. 8 7-16
India Stock 268 268
91 94 p 94 p
'ndia Bonds, 1,0001..... 93
p 94
Ditto under I,oooe ....... 93 91 94 p
Consols for Account 96eeles% 26%
exchequer Bills. I'4d. ee 2d
1,0001. June
5001. June
Small. June 5B 61 p 61 p
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDt,. 111.06LN,
O'CLOCK. PRICES
drazilian Bonds B9 89
Ditto, Small
Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent 55 55
Equador Bonds .. -4% %% 4
Grenada Bonds ,1 per Cent.
Ditto Deferred
Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1846, with Coupons—
Ditto, Ex Jan. Coupons
Ditto, Account
Peruvian Bonds, 4 per Cent
Ditto Deferred
Portuguese 5 per Cents.
Ditto,4 per Cent.
Ditto, Account . 37 371,4
Russian Bonds .....
Ditto Scrip; 3%1/234 p
Spaniel' 5 per Cent. 184')
Ditto, Account
Ditto. 3 per Cent
Ditto, Account
Venezuela Bonds, 2% per Cent
Ditto, Deferred
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch 2% per Cent., 12 Guild.,
PRICES OF ?JIM. ;BUSINESS DONE crAosna.
RAILWAY SHARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES
kberdeen 5O — ••• •• •/0
Do. Preference

Amher. Mott., Boston,
and Eastern Junction VA.--
Ayrshire, and Galloway.. 7Ve —
Belfast & County Down 28 ...... —.
Berks & Ilants hxtens.
((It-West. Per. 5 per ct.) 6
birmingham and Ox-
h,rd J u.net., calls duly
paid, or with a guaran. 20 - It. i
Do, without guarantee 20 ......
,irming, 'W olvorif tuu,
and Dudley, calls duly
---'.th 'Araiitee 10 .. ... .7.

pd, er wi. gu-
ll( -;thout guarantee 10

,o. wit‘ -.aguaic."._
Birming,., Wolverh'pton,
and Stour Valley ...... 131. 14s ...
arkenhead, Lancashire,
and Cheshire J raw,— 20 ...... -
Bristol and Exeter 92 ...... 64 : ,
Ditto, Thirds ... ...... 283 ...... 81/4 9 die._ gx dis.
•
:":uekinghanuhire ...... 171/4 ..... 17. x i l7 x. i.
Caledonian
Ditto, NOW 101. Prof.- 10
Ditto,Clydesdale J uric 50
'heater and Holyhead... 50
Ditto, Preference...... 15
Clarence
Do. let Class, 6 per Ct. 10 ......
Do. 2tl Class, 5 per Ct. 10 ...... —•—
Do. Government Lean,
4 per Cent. .....
Direct London & Ports-
mouth
L)ublin and Belfast June. 40 ......
Dundalk & Enniskillen 30
ast Anglian, 25/., L. &
E. andiL. and D.., ... 25
Du. 181., E. & 11.... 13
Do., 3/. 10s., Pref... 3% .... 114
Ditto, 71. 175., 7 per
Cent., Preference... 2 . ....
Lastern Cuuaties... ..... 2 ...... 7 W. 314 •--•- • • •
Do. New,Gua.6 per c,t. 10 ...... WA 7i) - •••••• **
Ditto, Extension, 5 per
Cent., No.l 61.135. 4d..., p x.i.
Ditto ditto, No. 2...6/. 13e. 4d... % p...
Do. North. & Eastern,
6 per Cent. ..... .. 50
Ditto. 5 per Cant—. 50
Do. New ... 43 ..... -
Eastern Union, Class A
(hee E. U. Slol.z) 23
Ditto, Clase. A, ditto... 6
Du., Class B& C 25
Do. Scrip (6 per cent.) 20 .., , _ x. t
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