The Sun.
London, England, 1845-01-31 00:00:00

PRICE OF SUGAR.

The Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, for the
week ending Jan. 28, 1844, is 295. 6id. per cwt., exclusive
of the liutics of Customs paid or payable thereon on the im-
portation thereof into Great Britair

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New PI ice Current 'of Jan. 31.)

SUGAR.—To-day the demand was extremely limited
for West India Sugar, only 150 hhds found purchasers,
making the total sales for the week 900 hhds and trs,
and the decline in prices is per cwt, excepting for fine
yellow, ig which there is very little alteration.
EAST INDra.—This afternoon Bengal Sugar met with
attention, and 1,319 bags at auction were all sold at
steady rates ; white fetched 65s to 665, good 62s 6d,
damp and washed 59s 6d to 63s 6d, good
sound ellow at 56s to 58s, middling 54s 6d
to 555, low 46s to 48s 6d, damp and washed 44s
to 53s 6d, sound brown 42s to 445, damp and washed 41s
to 425, the sales were mostly small and irregular, 21
cases of Ceylon were withdrawn. Of Madras 2062 bags
were offered at public sale and all sold principally for
Refining, da-ep and washed fetched 40s to 49s and fine
yellow ditto 51s 6tl to 5256 d per cwt being the fullworth.
Rum, BRANDY, AND 11OLLANDS.--1101derS of Leeward
Island have been desirous to sell this week, and sub-
mitted to a reduction on former rates of 1(1 to lid per
gallon, still buyers have purchased with reluctance, and
only 50 puns have been sold at 2s Id to 2s 2,1 per gallon
proof strength. Demerara met with little attention, and
a decline in the value of Id to 2d has occurred; ouly 40
puns have been sold at 3s Id to 3s 2d for 33 to 39 per
cent. over proof. Jamaica of fine and high flavoured
quality is much wanted, and command stiff rates; several
parcels sold at 5s to 7s per gallon, but for all other sorts
the market is in a very dull state, and prices
are drooping, 4s accepted for 20 puns of good
quality, 33 per cent. above proof. Although Calcutta
Rum can be purchased at 2s per gallon proof, with
certificate, still there has been scarcely any business
done this week. A Government contract for Rum it is
expected will be shortly declared. In Brandy there has
been less business done, but purchases cannot generally
be made on lower terms. Cognac, best brands of the

vintage of 1838, hhds 5s 3d, puns 5s Id ; 1839, hhds ss,
puns 4s 10d; 1840, hhds ss, puns 4s 10d ; 1841, hhds
4s 11d, puns 4s 9d; 1842, ht. ds 4s Bd. puns 4s 6d ; 1843,
hhds 4s 6d, puns 4s 4d, common 2s 8d to 2s 11d, mid to
good mid 3s to 4s, and Bordeaux 2s 6d to is 9d per
gallon ; indeed, upon these terms. some holders will not
sell. The supply of Geneva being still small, buyers
are compelled to pay Is 10d to is 11d for export,
and 2s 4d to 3s 6d for fine fit for duty. The market is
firm for English Corn Spirits at lOs 2d cash.
COFFEE.—This afternoon three parcels of Mocha
Coffee amounting to 773 bales and 30 cases were offered
at public sale; the demand was good, and every lot was
actually disposed of at fully former rates ; indeed, in
sc,me cases, a cmall advance uas obtained : middling
greenish clean garbled fetched 60s to 625, low
middling 58s to 59s 6d, rather broken 53s to
548 6d, good middling yellow long berry 71s, middling
ditto 68s sea damaged 635, small broken 465, middling
bright sound yellowish 60s 6d to 61s: 126 bales 14 half-
bales Padang were nearly all withdrawn— a few lots of
black were sold at 14s 6d to 16s. Of Ceylon, 160 bags were
sold at Is advance, and fetched 52s to 52s 6d fur good ord
colour.). ; 68 casks of West India went at steady prices,
fine fine ordinary Jamaica 72s to 755, dingy 50s, Ber-
bice IoW mid 70s, fine ordinary 655, good ord 62s 6d, but
a part only sold. There was more done privately in
good ord pale Ceylon at 51s to 51s 6d per cwt.
TEA.—The market has presented a brisker appearance
for Black and Green Tea this week; merchants have
manifested firmness, and none has been submitted to
public competition, the general tendency of prices
is upwards. The deliveries continue to be as
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large as ever, and there is no kind of Tea pressing
upon the market. For the lower descriptions of
Congou there has been an extensive demand from the
trade, and the rates paid show an advance on those of
the public sales of last week of id per :lb, indeed the
market has been nearly cleared of these kinds, com-
mon has fetched 1 lid to Is, and good common
Is 04(1 to is Old, in other sorts several purhases
have been made, and at stiffer rates, rather coarse to
rather strong selling at is Oid to Is 2d, blackish leaf to
blackish leaf rather strong is 3d to Is 6d, strong is 7d
to is 100, blackish leaf Pekoe kind Is 11d to 2s 6d per
lb. In Poucnong there has been a good deal doing, and
prices are still going up ; the sorts most in re-
quest are those from 7d to I Id, clean cannot
fie purchased under the former figure. The stock is
nearly all in second hands. Twankay is not higher, but
at former terms, the demand has been very good,
low leaf realizir's Is 2id to is 3id, brightish leaf is
4d to is 9d, and Ilyson kind is 10d to 2s sd. 'Tyson
has been in excellent demand, and very full rates
nre given, common selling at 2s 6d to 2s 7d ;
fair to good 2s 8d to 2s lld ; and superior 3s to
to 4s 6d at 2s 6d a very large parcel of common yellow
leaf imported in 1838 has been sold. Young Ilyson has
Wien sought after, Canton and Twankay kind at 2s to 2s
4c, and Hyson kind 2s 6d to 3s Gd. Gunpowder is
me lh wanted, but there not being much in the
market the trade are compelled to pay stiff rates,
sales made at 2s 9d to 3s 2d for Canton, and
Twar'.key kind and Hyson kind 3s 3d to 4s Bd. Imperial
has net with a good demand at 2s 7d to 2s lld for
Canton. and 'fwankey kind and Hyson kind 3s to 3s 6d.
Of fine scented Orange Pekoe the supply is un-
usually small, and buyers are in consequence compelled to
pay the high rates of 3s 5d to 3s Gd per lb. In Hyson
skin sales have been made at 10d to is 6d per lb. The
trade are mot overstocked with Tea, and there is only a
small guaranty in the hands of speculators.
Ilse.—'2Jaere has been an imprcved demand for Bengal
Rice, and former rates are supported, although the
market bass been better supplied ; by private con-
tract some parcels have been disposed of, and
2 591 bags were sold at and after the public
sales, good amid white at lls to Ils Gd, good white
lls 6d, sea damaged, first class 10s 6(1 to I Is, second
class lOs to 1.9 s 6d. third class 9s Gd to 10s, and fourth
class 8s per cl it. Stocks in second hands are reduced to
a low ebb, and there is a good consumption good on.
Madras is wanted, and previous prices are well Ells,
tained ; by
iprivate treaty several pascals have
been disposed c.f., and at auction 1,182 bags fetched
8s 6d for pi nky ratherdusty and broken, 9s Gd for
common white Bengal kind, and 6s to Ss per cwt for sea
damaged. Jas a ihas been sought after, and full prices
offered, but the: supply market is still scanty; yellow is
worth 8s Gd tol?s 6d, and white lOs to 12s 6d per cwt.
Cleaned Rice in ;good demand, Patna at 13s 6d to 17s,
Carolina first sort 28s, inferior 23s per cwt.

COLLIERY EXPLOSION and LOSS

OF LIFE.
(Abridged from the Nottingham Review.)
Last Monday, at a quarter past one in the afternoon, a
tremendous explosion occurred at the Cinder-hill Col-
liery, situate on the Alfreton-road, three miles from Not-
tingham. At the time of the explosion, the men em-
ployed at the colliery were engaged in their routine
labours, and several of them were much injured, but we
are glad to have to state that only one of the workmen
has lost his life.

The buildings in which the explosion took place con-
sist of boiler and engine-houses, both substantial erec-
tions ; the engine-house adjoins the former on the south
side.

Joseph Rolleston, engineman, was standing in the
boiler-house at the time the boiler burst. lie states that
he had just been trying the boilers—three of which were
at work, and one out of use—when the boiler nearest the
engine exploded, although there was plenty of water in
it at the time. After trying the boiler, he had placed
himself in the doorway, when he felt himself affected by
a shock, which he compares to an electric stroke. After
being whirled round by the concussion several times, he
fell to the ground, and was buried under the ruins of the
building. At the moment he fell to the ground, he saw
the roof flying into the air to some height, and the ma-
terials of which the walls are composed shooting off in
various directions. When the roof dropped, one of the
large timbers of which it was composed, fell perpen-
dicularly over him, and supported the mass of slates,
stones, and smaller timbers above. Although much
stunned, he did not lose his senses, but as soon as
possible began to ferret his way out, and haviag placed
himself at the top of a remaining wall, he was quickly
extricated by his friends.
William Parker, the only man killed, wag superin-
tendent of the workmen employed on the pit tank.
When he heard the explosion he made a start to plsce
himself between two coal-waggons near to him, on the
side of the pit mouth; whilst doing so, he turned his
head to see what bad happened, when a piece of stone

struck him on the mouth, and killed him on the spot.
The cause of the accident was probably from want of
a fresh supply of water, but whether the result of negli-
gence, or by accident, may never be proved.
The loss of property by this accident has been great,
in addition to the necessary cessation of the works for at
least a month. The whole of the engine-house and
boiler-house will require re-building ; half a new boiler
will be required ; much new piping will be needed, again
to complete the machinery ; and many additional ex-
penses must be incurred.
On Tuesday an inquest was held on the body of Par-
ker, which was adjourned until this day (Friday).

TUE COURT.—Should the contemplated arrange-
ments be carried into effect, and her Majesty and his
Royal Highness Prince Albert visit the Duke and
Duchess of Norfolk, at Arundel Castle, during the
approaching sojourn of the Court at Brighton, the royal
visit to the Noble Duke and Duchess is likely to take
place on or about the 11th proximo, instead of the 18th,
us was stated in our publication of yesterday.

THE CHURCH RIOTS at EXETER

CORRESPONDENCE.

St. Sidwell's, Jan. 18, 1845.
Dear Mr. Mayor,—You are aware that last Sunday,
as I came from church, I was assailed in a very disor-
derly manner by a rtob, which bad assembled at the
churchyard gate. As it is not impossible that there
may be an attempt at a repetition of such proceedings
to-morrow, I thought it right to inform you, in order
that you may take such steps as will insure the peace of
the city.—Your obedient servant,
FRANCIS COURTENAY.
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Exeter.

Bradninch-place, Jan. 18, 1845.
Dear Sir,—Some rumours have reached me, and these
have been retailed, as I am told, by the Western Times,
that an attempt will be made to-morrow to create a dis-
turbance not only at St. Sidwell's, but at St. Paul's.
As the minister of the latter parish, I write to inform
you of this threatened disturbance, that you may take
such measures for the preservation of peace as you may
think proper. I fear nothing in the morning, but in the
afternoon and evening services I think some watchful-
ness will be required, not only to-morrow, but for some
Sundays following.—Believe me, yours faithfully,

JOAN ARMSTR.ONG,
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Exeter.

Guildhall, Exeter, Jan. 21, 1845.
My Lord,—On Saturday I received letters from the
Rev. John Armstrong and the Rev. Francis Cuurtenay,
intimating that they expected there would be disturb-
ances in their several parishes on the following day, and
requesting me to take measures for the preservation of
the peace. Accordingly, the whole of the day police,
with a large additional force of constables, were on duty.
After the morning service in St. Sidwell's, Mr. Courte-
nay was met at the churchyard gate by a large mob of
persons and upwards of 600 followed him with occa-
sional hisses and groans till he had reached his residence
on Southernhay. In the afternoon, notwithstanding
pouring rain, more than 2,000 persons assembled in the
same disorderly way, and with increased violence dese-
crated the Sabbath. The police behaved with the
greatest temper and circumspection, and effectually
protected Mr. Courtenay from any personal injury, al
though at one time, near the Old London Inn, the rush
as so great as almost to overpower them. In the even-
ing, Dr. Coleridge, who preached at St. Sidwell's in his
surplice, was also assailed by a formidable mob on his
quitting the church.

a Hitherto the police has been able to prevent personal
violence, and every possible endeavour shall be used for
the preservation of the peace ; but it is impos,ible to say-
what serious consequences may ensue upon a repetition
of such unlawful proceedings.
I felt it to be my duty, with the concurrence of the
magistrates who have assisted me, to give your Lord
ship this information ; and respectfully to inquire if
your Lordship can recommend any measures to prevent
the cause of such disorderly assemblies.—l have the
honour to be, your Lordship's faithful and obedient
servant, EDWARD WOOLMER, Mayor.
The Bishop of Exeter.
N.B. There was no disturbance in the parish of St. Paul.

Tuesday Evening, Jan. 21, 1845.
My Lord,—Since I had the honour of addressing
your Lordship this morning on the subject of the un-
happy disturbances in this city on Sunday last, I have
received a requisition, signed, as you will perceive, by a
most respectable and influential portion of the inhabi-
tants of Exeter—an authentic copy of which requisition
I enclose for your Lordship's consideration.
Having already detailed to your Lordship an account
of the disturbed state of the city on Sunday last, I have
only to add my prayer to that of the requisitionists, that
your Lordship will interfere to prevent a repetition of
those disgraceful scenes.--I have the honour to be, your
Lordship's faithful and obedient servant,
EDW ARD WOOLMER, Mayor.
Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Exeter.