The Sun.
London, England, 1845-08-06 00:00:00

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of Aug. 5.)
SUCIAft.—To-day a strong desire was shown by grocers and
refiners to purchase every kind of British West India Sugar,
but holders insisting upon further advanced rates, tended to
check buying, still a good business was transacted, and the
prices paid exhibit an advance of 6d per cwt.
REFINED.—To-day Refined goods were much sought after
by the home trade, but the quantity on offer was small ; brown
grocery lumps fetched 67s to 67s 6d, and standard lumps 68s
6d to 69s per cwt. For bonded Crushed Sugar 43s per cwt
has been refused.
MAuurrius.—This afternoon there was no public sale of
Mauritius Sugar, and the parcels disposed of privately were at
a further improvement in prices.
EAST ItinzA.—To-day Bengal Sugar was in excellent re-
quest, and 2,071 bags at public sale were all sold at very full
rates, good white fetched 56s to 57s 6d, middling 54s 6d to 55s
6d, low 545, damp 53s to 555, washed 52s • Sugar drainage
damaged Mr, Saltpetre damaged 57s 6d, middling sound yel-
low 51s 6d, damp 51s 6d, fine grainy sound Dobah kind 61s,
and good 59s 6d per cwt.
MOLASSES.—This afternoon the demand was good for West
India Molasses, and several parcels were sold at previous rates ;

that is to say at 17s to 22s per cwt.
FOREIG N.—To-day there was less inquiry after Foreign
Sugar, but holders were firm, and purchases could not be
made but at extreme prices ; for 100 chests of fine white
Havannah 40s 6d per cwt was paid.
COFFEE.—For all inferior qualities of West India the market
has been in a dull state, and by private treaty little business
has been transacted, although there are sellers at a further de-
cline in prices of is to 29, middling and superior kinds, however,
have been in excellent request.
COCOA. —This afternoon holders of Ceylon were inclined to
realise, and at a public sale 2,100 bags, 6 cases, and 4 casks of
Native, prices declined is to Is 6d per cwt. The whole found
buyers.
TEA.—Holders have again refrained from offering any at
public sale. Congou, of the middling and good descriptions of
the strong blackish leaf kinds, has been purchased with more
freedom, and holders are enabled to obtaia full rates : all other
sorts are rather dull of sale, and the rates taken are rather
under those previously quoted.
SricEs.—To-eay Pimento was in request, and 170 bags at
auction went at stiff rates—good mid even fetched aid to 3%d,
mid 3d, and sea damaged lid to 2jd per lb.
SrlarTs.—Jamaica Rum has fully supported the improved
rates previously established, and a good demand has been ex-
perienced. Leeward Island brought full prices, and is wanted.
In Demerara a fair business has been done, at very firm rates.
Calcutta is wanted and prices are fully as high. Brandy has
been purchased with caution ; the stock is large, and amounts
to 14,000 puns and hhds. For Geneva the export demand is
brisker, and prices are firmer. The value of English Corn
Spirits is 10s 2d per gallon nett cash.
Ric E. To-day Bengal Rice met with eager purchasers, and
2065 bags, 4008 pockets at public sale were all sold at an ad-
vance on the rates of the last auctions'of 3d to 6d per cwt.
SALTPETRE.—To-day there was little inclination manifested
to purchase Saltpetre, and 2,256 bags Calcutta at public sale
were nearly all taken in at about the former value, qt per
cent. refraction at 25s 6d, 5i ditto 265, 71 damp yellow 24s 6d

to 255.
TALLOW.—Russian has been in excellent request on the
spot, and an advance must be quoted in prices of 3d to 6d;
holders show firmness, and 39s 9d to 40s 3d per cwt were the
current rates paid this afternoon for P. Y. Candle of fine qua-
lity. For delivery extensive contracts have been entered into
at an advance of 6d to Is per cwt. Other descriptions have
been purchased with more freedom and prices are firmer. Tal-
low has secured a good scale at 40s to 40s 6tl net cash, and the
supply is but a moderate one.
OILS.—Seal has been purchased with more freedom, but
holders are unable to obtain better prices, the stock being a
large one. For Southern rather lower rates having been
again taken occasioned the demand to be good, and several
parcels have been sold privately. Cod is not to be had
on lower terms, but at present there are few purchasers.
For Sperm the demand has been limited, and prices are
on the decline. Cocoa Nut is wanted, and prices rule firm.
Palm is less in request, and prices are not so firm. For Rape Oil
reduced rates having been taken caused the demand to be brisker.
In Olive a good business has been transacted, but holders are
still compelled to accept low rates. Linseed Oil is still attract-
ing attention, and prices rule firm.

PROROGATION of PARLIAMENT.
(From the London Gazette of last evening.)
Lord Great Chamberlain's Office, House of Lords,
August 4, 1845.
All Peeresses, on announcing their intention of being
present on the occasion of the prorogation of Parlia-
ment, on Saturday, the 9th of August, will have places
reserved for them in the House of Lords, if the an-
nouncement be made at this office before five o'clock on
Friday, the Bth inst.
No Lady can be admitted into the body of the House
except in full dress.
No strangers will be admitted except by a ticket from
' the Lord Great Chamberlain.
The doors will be opened at twelve o'clock.
wthLoucinßy DE ERESBY, G.C.

SOUTHAMPTON DOCK COMPANY.—Yesterday the
eighteenth half-yearly general meeting of the proprietors of
this company was held at the offices, Bishopsgate-street,
Colonel G. Pratt Barlow in the chair. The report, which
was read by the Secretary, stated that shortly after the last
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theeting they received the award of the arbi.
accounts and all the matters in dispute
between the company and their late contractors, Messrs.
M•Kay and Haddon had been referred.. A balance of
2,208/. 18s. 4d., as a final settlement between the parties,
was declared by that award to be due to the contractors,
which sum had been paid to them on their executing a release
in full of all demands, whilst the company had received the
whole of the arrears on the one hundred and seventy shares
standing in the name of John M'Kay and John Haddon,
together with interest thereon. The directors had satis-
faction in reporting that the Graving Dock was making
rapid progress, and it was expected that it would be ready
for use early next
year. The directors had concluded ar-
rangements an eminent ship-builder, by which they
would
d to establish on a portion of the company's
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east of, but contiguous to, the Graving Dock,
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south-east
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a yard for the building of ships and steamers of the first class,
and containing all the workshops, buildings, and accommo-
dations necessary for the repair of ships in their Graving
Dock ; thus securing the, assistance of any force of ship-
wrights which might be required for the repair of vessels
at any moment of their arrival, and securing the employ-
ment and efficiency of the Graving Dock itself. The total
earnings for the half-year ended December
6001.. 3051 d ; that for the half-ear ended
1844 9/. 14s. 4d. The total a ymount for
3Dit:c amountel4b3eo
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was 3 ,qt Y
the half-year ended June 30, 1844, was 958/. 13s. 4d. ; that
for the half-year ended June 30, 1845, 3,882/. 2s. I Id. A
continued progressive increase of business was anticipated.
The report was adopted. The chairman dwelt at some length
on the advantages which would accrue to the company from
the numerous railways which were to be constructed in con-
nexion with Southampton, and from the increase in its tobacco
' and Irish trade which was anticipated. The meeting scpa-
• rated, after voting thanks to the chairman, directors, and other
officials of the company.
THE GAM E- LAWS.—The Select Committee ap-
pointed to inquire into the operation of the game-laws, and to
report their observations and opinion thereupon to the House,
have made certain progress in the matter to them referred ;
but, owing to the advanced period of the session, have not been
able to bring the inquiry intrusted to them to a close, but re-
commend the reappointment of the Committee next session.—
July 80,184.