The Sun.
London, England, 1845-04-05 00:00:00

the Bth of May next.
Indigo—The scarcity of this dye in the market has only allowed
of one public sale being held since our last issue of the 7th inst. ;
and by private contract, also, we are aware of but few transactions,
which, however, have been effected at prices somewhat in advance
of our last quotations, for the purpose of immediate shipment on
vessels about to clear.
From the deficiency which has been experienced in weight we
are disposed to think that the outturn of the crop will prove under
our former estimate of 1,40,000 mds., and in fact we almost doubt
its reaching 1,35,000; and further, as a considerable portion ar-
rived and was shipped early in the season, when it must necessarily
have been fresh, we are inclined to think that when the indigo is
opened out for the inspection of parties in the docks, a consider-
able deficiency will again be experienced.
The latest accounts from the Persian Gulf would appear to have
been more encouraging, as the Moguls have been buying pretty
freely, and will now, it is evident, take off considerably more than
we previously calculated on; and as this would appear to be the
case with the Americans also, we find there only remains about
'26,000 chests for Great Britain, out of which 21,174 have already
gone forward.
The French have taken more than their usual supply, and, as
customary, principally of the finer qualities, but we think the
assortment for that country this year is even superior to former

years.
Sugar—We have again to notice a large business in this staple,
without, however, any material alteration in price, and our bazaar
is now almost cleared of the finer quality of Benares. Dates still
continue in inquiry, but some of that now coming to market being
of somewhat inferior quality, prices are rather easier. Khaurs
and Ghoor are sought after at full prices far local manufacture ;
the present high rates of freight precluding shipments of those sorts.
Exports from the Ist instant up to date amount to 69,016 mds.
Saltpetre—This article has been in moderate inquiry for Great
Britain, and the Americans and French being out of the market
at present, purchases have been effected at a reduction of about
4 annas per =mid. Exports from the Ist instant up to date are
as follows, viz.:—
To Great Britain 15,060 mds.
Rum—Shipments have been rather light, but this we think is
e.atirely owing to the great difficulty at present experienced in pro-
curing freight for the article, all manufactories being now in full
work.
Exports to Great Britain from the Ist inst. up to date amount to

15,833 gallons.
Raw Silk—Nearly all descriptions have been in brisk demand,
but more particularly Cossimbazar and Junghypere of the No-
vember build, of which sorts our market has been nearly cleared.
In Hurrypaul and Itadhagore some few transactions have been
effected at about former rates for the finer descriptions, whilst low
qualities are neglected, except at a decline.
Exports from the Ist last. up to date have been to Great Britain
1,655 maunds.
Silk Piece Goods—A few parcels of torahs, manufactured from
silk of the November build, have come to hand; and being of
rather superior quality to those whish have been offering for some
time past, found purchasers at from 140 to 143 Company's rupees
per corge, whilst those remaining on hand are procurable at a
slight reduction on the prices formerly asked. In Choppas and
Bandannas we do not hear of any transactions.
Opium—The second sale of the season was held on the 10th
inst., with the following result :
Chests. Highest. Lowest. Average. Proceeds.
Behar ... 1,800 1,265 1,235 1,253- 1-9 22,55,600
Benares ... 850 1,150 1,140 1,143-10-9 9,72,125

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Since the sale shipments have gone forward freely, and out of
the 8,500 chests disposed of at this and the previous sale, there
now remain uncleared only 1,725 chests of Patna and 1,125 of
Benares, and considerable shipments are still in progress. Prices
have very slightly fluctuated, being now for Patna 1,250 Com
pany's rupees, and for Benares 1,135 per chest.
Rice—We have not heard of transactions to any extent lately,
and although shipments continue, they must, we think, consist of
former purchases, fur which shipping orders had been previously
obtained ; we cannot, however, notice any decline in price. Ex.
ports from the Ist instant up to date are as follows :—To Great
Britain, 39,892 mds. ; to the Mauritius, 5,600 Inds.
Cotton—We are again unable to report a single transaction in
this market, except for local purposes, and wc believe the up-
country marts are in an equally inactive state. Prices are, in con-
sequence, almost nominal. The only shipment since our last is
one of 128 bales to China.
Oil Secds—Small shipments still go orward Great Britain,
and would doubtless increase considerably, if freights gave way.
Linseed has been in rather less inquiry for America, but prices are
maintained.
Safflower, Munjeet, Ginger, and Turmeric--Safflower, none at
market, and the new crop cannot be looked fur for two or three
months. Munjeet, no sales have been reported since our List, but
prices are fully maintained. Ginger, the only inquiry is for Ame-
rica, for which a few purchases have been made, at about
former rates. Turmeric is saleable to a moderate extent for
France, at, for cleaned, from •2-'2 to 2-4 per Ind.
Cowries, Tincal, and Cutch—Cowries continue in good demand,
at for Dacca rs. 5-8 to 5-12 per md. In Tincal and Cutch we
hear of no transactions.
Shell .lac and Lac-dye—Since the Precursor left we are not
aware of any transactions in Either shell- lac or lac-dye ; and }rites
remain as before, with but little inquiry.
Jute—We have heard of but few purchases in this market
lately, but exports to Great Britain continue on a moderate scale,
freights for this description of goods being (comparative y speaking)
low. Exports to Great Britain from Ist inst. up to date amount
to 18,192 mds.
Hides, Horns, and Tips—Hides have not been in much demand,
and transactions for both England and America have been on a
moderate scale, at about former rates. Buffalo horns have sold at
Co.'s rs. 11 14 per hundred, but exports to Great Britain and
France are light. Tips in fair demand at former prices.