The Sun.
London, England, 1827-01-31 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

(From the London New Price Current of Tuesday.)
Suoaa.—The Sugar Market continued steady last week till
towards the close on Friday, when an animated request took
place. The purchases after the usual hour of business were ex-
tensive; the prices obtained were rather higher. The purchases
were chiefly the good and tine descriptions. In consequence of
the brisk Market on Friday the holders anticipated a lively de-
mand for Muscovades this morning ; but the Market has been
checked by an accumulation of 1,000 casks in the stock arising
from the quantity landed at the Docks; the deliveries from the
Warehouse for the consumption, &c. are nearly the same as in
the corresponding week of last year. At the close of business
to-day the purchases of Muscovades were estimated at 800 hhds.
at full prices,- particular Sugars 595. a 625. The Barbadoes
public sale 100 casks sold at good prices. Last week the demand
for low:yr/3(gs continued general and extensive; the prices were
fully supported. The wholesale Grocers made inquiries after
goods generally for the home consumption of the country, but no
actual purchases to any extent were reported. The purchases
of low goods for export would have been extensive this fore-
noon, but there are no adequate supplies. The fine goods for
home consumption are neglected. Molasses are unvaried. The
public sale of nearly 6,000 bags Mauritius Sugar went off at
full prices, except the middling qualities, 565. a 58s. which went
off lower. By private contract last week 500 chests white Ha-
vannah ; a middling parcel at 455.
MoLassEs (West India).—The stock of West India Molasses
has accumulated lately to above 1100 casks. Some sales of De-.
merara by private contract at 288.—8 y public sale this forenoon
105 casks 30 hhds. Demerara sold at 28s. and 276.
COFFEE.—The public sales of Coffee went off heavily last
week ; some good ord. Brazil was taken in about 495. and 505.,
and for which only 48s. was offered. By private contract there
was nothing publicly reported, but we have good reason to believe
that, notwithstanding this apparent most depressed and languid
state of trade, yet that two or three large parcels of Foreign
Coffee were purchased privately ; the Brazil a good parcel some-
where near 503. The three small public sales to-day
criterion of the market; they sold heavily. m
BAs. a 89s. 64. ; ordinary Ceylon 475. ; good ordinary mixed
Jamaica .50s. The market has still a languid appearance.
RUM, BRANDT, and HOLLANDs.—The market for Leeward
Island Rum has been exceedingly heavy, and it is now apparent,
that unless the Government Contract had appeared, a considerable
decline must have taken place, as the parcels which were held on
speculation were considerable, and they have lately been forced
upon the market for sale. Brandies are heavy, but we believe no
sales have been made at any reduction. Several small parcels of
pale Geneva have been made.

SALTPETRE. There is little alteration in Saltpetre ; there are
few holders that are inclined to effect sales at present.
HEMP, FLAX, and Tar.row.—The Tallow market has been
steady, and there is more firmness on the part of the holders.—
Hemp is without alteration. The inquiries after Flax have lately
revived and rather considerable parcels are taken for Ireland and
Scotland ; the purchases are chiefly Petersburgh 12-head Flax.
Corrox.—The Cotton Market continees heavy. The pur-
chases for the week ending last night inclusive, consist of 200
Surat sd. a bid., 50 Bengal sid., in bond ; 650 Egyptian, duty
paid lid. a 71.
Tobacco.—The purchases of Tobacco are chiefly small parcels
for home consumption; about 100 bhds. have been taken for the
Mediterranean at 4-id. a 4+l.
RICE.—New Carolina Rice is scarce, and obtains a small ad-
vance ; the old has fallen 2s. a Ss. India Rice at nearly nominal
quotations.

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OILS.—The Oil Market is heavy. Greenland is lower; the
other descriptions are little varied.

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very few now remain in the importers hands. The request for
new Red Smyrna Raisins has revived, and sales are considerable..
New Muscatels are nearly unsaleable. The demand for Denia and
Valencia Raisins is also very languid.
TEA.—Although the Market is rather dull, the prices of Con_
gnus and Twankaya are not lower ; common Ilysons ate very
scarce.
PEPPER.—By public sale, 49 large, 471 small bags unsifted,
3id. up to 4-id. for light.
larsn Pstovissoris.—The prices of Beefand Pork are supported.
In Bacon there is little variations. Fine Butters continue scarce,
the return of mild weather is rather unfavourable, but there is at
present no reduction.
SlLK.—There is snore business doing ; the purchases are chiefly
in the anticipation of a revival of trade.
INosoo.—The sale which commenced on the 16th instant,
finished this forenoon, it consisted of 7,062 chests.—The sale has
gone off with great spirit, at much higher rates than was generally
expected. The proprietors have bought in 1,200 chests. Prices
daring the sale have varied considerably. The rise on the October
sale may be thus quoted :—On the fine and good, Is. to 2s. ; good
and good middling Is. 6d. to 2s. Gd. ; middling and consuming,
Is 6d. to 3s. ; fine Oude, is. 3d. to 25. 3d. ; good and middling,
Gd. to Is. 6d. ; Madras, Is. to 2s. -

• Consuming—Fine 9s. 6d. to 101. 6d. ; good, Ss. 6d. to 9s.
6d. ; middling and ordinary, 7s. 3d. to Bs. 3d.
Coromandel or Oude Indigo—Fine 9s. 2d. to 10s. ; good,
6s. 6d. to Bs. ; middling and ordinary, 4s. 6d. to 6s ; low and
bad, 23. to 4s.

iladras—Fine, 9s. 9d. to 10s. 6d. ; good and good middling,
Ss. 3d. to 9s. 6d. ; middling and ordinary, 6s. 6d. to Bs. ; low
and bad, 4a. 6d. to ss. 9d.

Csraccas Indigo—By public sale, 77 serons fine sold uncom-
monly high, chiefly Sc. 10d. to 12s. ; one lot 13s. 7d. The sale
went 2s. higher than the prices current a month ago.
CoclincEAL—By public sale on Friday, 28 bags Cochineal in
Bond, middling to good silver, 13s. 3d. to 14s. 9d. ; fine
black, 18s.