The Sun.
London, England, 1845-04-21 00:00:00

Sugar—The discouraging advices received by the mail,
and the uncertainty that must prevail until the question of
duties is finally settled by the home Government, have re-
stricted operations in this important staple.
The better descriptions of Benares have been saleable to a
moderate extent at about previous prices, but in all middling
and inferior kinds a decline of 4 a 6 annas per maund must
be ',toted. Even with this disposition on the part of holders
to meet the market, buyers seem very unwilling to operate,
and we believe that no business of any importance has been
effected in these descriptions. Date sugar of the new crop,
which at this time last month was selling freely at 10-4 a
10-8 Company's rs., is now down to 9 a 9-4 Company's rs.,
at which rate a fair amount of transactions are in progress.
Saltpetre—There has been rather more doing in this arti-
cle, and, were freights obtainable on easier terms, there would
probably be a much better demand, the prospects of the
home market being not unfavourable. Meanwhile, ship-
ments to that quarter have been a good deal curtailed, and
last month exhibit a considerable falling off, being only
25,561 maunds, against 43,253 iu January, 52,478 in Decem-
ber, and 58,536 maunds in November last. For France and
America very little was done during February, but within
the last day or two a few sales have been effected for the
latter quarter. The stock in the bazaar is a fair average one
for OR season.
Raw Silk—Our last reported a fair inquiry for this staple,
but, since the arrival of the mail, the demand has fallen off, and
the business transacted has been extremely moderate.
Holders evince little inclination to submit to lower rates, and,
as well as purchasers, seem quite disposed to await the issue
of another mail.
Silk Piece Goods (Corahs)_ Accounts by the last mail con-
tinuing in all respects favourable for these goods, demand has
been active, and prices well maintained. All parcels brought
to market find a ready sale, and though shipments during
the last four months have been large, there appears every
confidence in the consumption of the home market being
fully adequate to the increased supplies going forward. The
quantity shipped during the last ten months exceeds the
whole consumption of 1844 by about 1,10,000 pieces.
Rice—A continuance of the high rates of freightage has
kept transactions in this article for home and shipment on a
very moderate scale. In prices there is little alteration, the
few sales of Table since made having been at our previous
quotations. For Mauritius a fair amount of business has been
done, but as the season is now advanced, shipments to most
of the other eastern markets have been less extensive than
during the two previous months.
Shell Lac—There has been little doing in this article of
late, and prices are rather lower.
Lac Dye—Has been in better request, chiefly for the Eng-
lish market, to which quarter shipments are becoming in-
creased. Of the finest kinds there is very little or none at
market, and quotations for these are, therefore, nominal. •
Hides—There has not been much doing in these goods, and
sales have been chiefly confined to a few small parcels of
superior quality.
Jute—This article is very dull of sale, and prices have
fallen considerably, the best cleaned being now procurable at
Company's rs. 8 per bale, and at this reduction there is no
general demand.
Oil Seeds—ln these we have little alteration to make either
as regards demand or prices. For England shipments con-
tinue moderate, and must remain so until they can be sent
forward at more reasonable freights. During the latter part
of February there was no vessel on the berth for the United
States, but during the last few days the arrival of two ships
from that quarter has caused a little more to be done in linseed.
Horns and Horn Tips in moderate inquiry, the former at
12 a 11 Company's rs. per 100 ; the latter 7-12 a 8 Company's
rs. per mauud.
Cotton continues quite neglected, and for shipment we
have not heard of a single transaction since our last. Prices
of the new cotton in the Upper Provinces have fallen con-
siderably during the last month. Accounts of the China
market are still unfavourable, though the absence of further
supplies was beginning to tell upon the stock held by im-

porters.
Opium—A few days after our last the receipt of advices
from China to Jan. 15, per Audax and Water Witch, had the
effect of raising prices of the drug.
Freights—The available tonnage continuing limited the
rates of homeward freightage have undergone no reduction.
IMPORTS.
Cotton Piece Goods—We are still unable to report any
amendment in the state of our markets for Cottons gene-
rally, and with a continuance of the present low exchange
there are few articles that can be realised to any profit.
Though prices have undergone no change worthy of men-
tion, there has been rather more inquiry for some descrip-
tions of
.goods during the last ten days. Shipments on the
way are moderate compared to what has recently been the
case, and though we cannot look for much demand until the
season is further advanced, we think we are justified in ex-
pressing an opinion that prices have seen their lowest.
Shirtings—Grey have been in better request, and sales to
a considerable extent have taken place, though at no advance
in prices worthy of record. White remain depressed, and
transactions have been very limited.
Jaconets, White—The common and medium descriptions
of these goods being moderate in stock, have continued sale-
able at fair prices, but for the finer kinds, of which supplies
aro proportionately larger, there is a very limited demand.
Grey of all kinds are extremely dull of sale, and in these
little has been done.
Lappets... Under this head we have also to notice a fair
demand for the cheapest description; while all fine kinds are
only saleable at a decline on the prices lately current.
Lappet Scarfs--There is no improvement to notice in the
demand for these goods, which is of the most limited nature,
and sales only effected by submitting to a considerable re-
duction
Book Muslins—But little has been done in these goods;
obtainable prices continuing extremely low.
Mull Mulls—The finest descriptions of these fabrics are
saleable at fair prices, but for medium and common qualities
demand has fallen off. Arrivals have lately been rather
large, and during the past ten months are nearly double those
of the previous year.
Check Spots and Stripes, 12 yards—There is a fair demand
for suitable descriptions of these goods ; 2,640 pieces have
brought 2rs. 5 a 6rs. per piece.
Dhooties—Being out of season remain without the leas&
inquiry.
Twills—White are a saleable article, but prices have de-
clined considerably, arrivals having been very large; 1,900
pieces have sold from Co.'s rs. 7 8 a 7 8 3 per piece.
Printed Goods—There is seldom much doing in these goods
at this season, and transactions since our last have been very
moderate.
Coloured Goods—Turkey Rod Twills are only in moderate
request, and in all fabrics under this head little of any im-
portance has been done.
Printed Handkerchiefs—A few small parcels have found
buyers, but stock is much in excess of the probable demand
for some time to come ; 1,094 dozen have brought from Co.'s
re. 1 1 to 2 6 per dozen.
Mule Twist—Demand for this staple has been brisk since
our last, and prices have advanced fully 2 pies per morals for
almost all counts, though No. 40 continues relatively in the
greatest request. The reported sales are upwards of 1,500
bales, and the stock in importers hands has been much re-
duced, being now about 1,500 to 1,800 bales, inclusive of one
or two recent arrivals. It will be seen by the annexed list of
imports that supplies during the last ten months are upwards
of 50 per cent. in advance of those during the same period
of last year.
Turkey Red Twist also continues in good demand, and
prices are well maintained.
Orange Twist has been somewhat dull, and the sales made
have been at rather lower rates.
Woollens—Transactions under this head have been quite
unimportant, demand being almost suspended, and stocks of
all descriptions extremely large.
Metals—Though demand continues of a very limited
nature, there has been rather more firmness on the art cf
holders, and prices are a little in advance of those obtainable
at the date of our last.
Copper—Sheathing, to the extent of about 2,000 mds.
has been sold from 33 5 a 33 8 Co.'s rs., the latter being
the present market value; 400 mds. Brazier have also
realised 33 12 Co.'s rs. In Tile there have been no transac-
tions, but about 700 mds. Old Copper has brought 34 12 a
35 Co.'s rs.
Spelter—This metal is still much depreciated in value;
about 8,000 mds. have been sold from Ct. Rs. 10-6 a 10 8,
but few holders will submit to realise at such low rates.
Iron—The better feeling noticed in our last has continued
to be manifested in demand for this article, and though
transactions have not been extensive, prices remain steady.
About 4,000 mds. English bar have sold from Co.'s Rs. a
2-2 3 per md., 1,000 mds. Swedish, Ct. Rs. 4 5 per md., and
300 mds. Boiled Plate, at Co.'s Rs. 3-2 per md.
Lead-1,000 mds Pig have sold at the low price of Se. Rs.
5-12 per fy. md.
In other metals nothing worthy of notice has been done.
Beer—There has been nothing done by wholesale of late,
sales having been confined to several parcels of second-rate
brands by public auction.

MONEY MARKET.
Bengal Hurkaru-office, Calcutta, March 7, 1845.
The market has, upon the whole, been steady since the
issue of our last summary ; and there is not so great a demand
for accommodation, as there was a week or two ago—nor do we
look forward to much change in existing rates of interest,
before the next opium sale, when there may be some activity.
Government Securities are not quite so buoyant, the in-
creased rates of interest at the banks for loans on deposit
having slightly affected the current value.
Exchange remains nearly stationary, with a small tendency
upwards, say 1-10 i to 1-108, at 10 months' date.
Bank Stock is inquired after, but there seems little disposi-
tion to sell at present quotations.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Transfer Stock Paper, Five per Cent., prem. 21 0a 22 9
Bombay, Five per Cent.
Old Sicca, Five do., according to Nos ,+s 0 a 7 2
New Company's Five per cent.
Thirds, Four ditto
New Cy, Four ditto
BANK SHARES.
Bengal Bank Co.'s Rs. (4,000) Prem. 2,750 a 2,800
Union Bank
Agra Bank ,, (500) ~ 275 a 280
Mussoorie Bank .. „ (500) ~ 190 a 200
Bank of Western India „ (400) ~ 240 a 250
RATE OF INTEREST AND DISCOUNT.
Discount BANK OF BENGAL.
I on Government Acceptanc. (within 3 m.) 4 per ct.
on Private Bills and Notes
on deposit of Company's Paper
/6 'I
5
Interest on deposit of Opium and Salt
on Loans on deposit of Metals and Indigo
on deposit of other goods .......