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London, England, 1818-04-29 00:00:00

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LONDON WRIER , APRIL 28.
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eoiVcree.-TheexTensi,h taTe on Friday at the In-
House, 17,405 bags, went off with great brisk-
ness, fully supporting the previous prices by private
contract ; there had been a general opinion enter-
tained, that from the large quantity of Bengal Cot•
ton brought forward, the prices-would go conside
iably lower ; the reports as to the quantity expected
soon had been also greatly exaggerated in the ru-
mours of the market; under these circumstances, it
was generally believed the sale would go off at a
considerable depression ; there was in consequence a
great attendance of manufacturers from the country
and speculators ; the sale fully supported the pre-
vious currency by private contract ; on a comparison
with the sale on the 20th of February, however, the
lower qualities of Bengals were id. per pound, the
fair to good common id. to id. lower, the better
qualities nearly the same. The following are the par-
- -ulars--68 Bourbon, coarse common to fine, 2s. 6d.
, 3s. Id. per pound ; a few very ordinary 2s. lid.
and damaged 2s. 4d. to 2s. 5,d.175 Tinnevelly, short
staple but very clean, 18-id. to 181 d, damaged 171 d.
.-?,2 Surat, fair to good Toomel, 160. to 171 d. 2103
ditto, good staple, very dirty to fair, 13' id to 150.
'`3 ditto, Very ordinary, 12(d. to 134 d. damaged,
Al(d. to 16}d.1854 Bengals, S. R. Bcc.l2ld. to 12(d.
724 ditto, middling to fair, llid. to 12d. 5764 ditto,
fair to good common, 10.0. to 11id.4057 ditto, very
ordinary to middling ditto, 10d. to 10-id. 1714 ditto,
damaged, 9d. to 101 d. subject to Id. per lb. duty if
taken for home use.-The quantity of Cotton taken
in for the proprietors was reported to be Immediately
disposed of afterwards at the sale prices ; the Surats
went off a shade lower than the previous prices by
private contract. The other sales of the week were
estimated at 4000 bales, viz.-2200 Pernambuco, the
ordinary, 2s. lid. to 2s. lid. the greater proportionl
at 2s. 2d. a few 2s. 2id. 180 Demerara and Berbice
23id. to 2s. 2d. 90 Surinams 2s. NA. to 2s. ld. a few
West India 20 d. the following were sold in bond-
-250 Bourbons 2s. sid. to 2s. Bd. the greater propor-,
inn 2s. 6d. 1190 Surats 15d. to 16id. fine 190.
Bengal. 101 d. to 12id. the trade were the chief
purchasers : the Pernambuco Cotton at market is ge-
'terally held for an advance on the present prices.
SUGAR.-This forenoon it was reported that seve-
:al West Indiamen had been spoken with off the coast,
and, from the change of wind, very eaten:iv e sup-
plies of Sugar might be immediately expected ; thu
reports had the effect of damping the market, and
the few panels forced uff were sold at a depression
of Is. to 2s. per cwt. The refined market has been
heavy ; the prices are a shade lower, with the excep-
tion of brown Lumps for crushing ; the accounts from
the tontine:al. continue unfavourable for Sugar. Mo-
lasses continue steady. In Foreign Sugar there is no

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Coosa.--Thc letters received yesterday were ex•
ceedingiy favourable, in the report of the Continental
markets. particularly for Coffee ; a considerable ad-
vance had taken place in the Manse Towns, in Hol-
land, in Germany, alid in Italy ; there was imme-
diately a great revival in the enquiry for Coffee, par-
ticularly for East India and St. Domingo—for Java
1265. was stated to.be realized. This forenoon there
are no public sales, and less request by private con-
tract. The prices of Coffee generally may be stated
2s. per cwt. higher since Tuesday, but to-day exceed-
ingly heavy at the improvement.
Rlcre—There was a public sale of East India Rice
brought forward last week, it consisted of 3520 bags;
common quality, un,creeued, taken in at Ds. 6d. to
6d. fair quality at 2es.
lassie Peovisioes.--There is little alteration in
Beef or Pork. Butter is scarce, and dearer.
Siex.—The prices of Silk have given way very
considerably. The Italian Thrown Silks leeve de-
clined 2s. to 3s. per pound.
NAVAL STORts.—Government have contracted far
20,000 barrels of Tar to be delivered this and next
season at 20s. it has produced little alteration in the
market prices. Stockholm and Archangel Tar are
selling at the same rates. There is no Rough Tur-
pentine at market. Spirits continue to sell ze their
former prices. In Pitch or Rosin there is little or no,
variation.
INDIGO.—There is little variation in the prices since
the East India sale ; several parcels have been dispo-
sed of at a small premium, but generally purchases
may be made at the sal; prices.
HF.MR. FLAX, AND Thetow.---Government leave
• acquainted the Baltic trade, that the proposed new
duty on Tallow has been relinquished ; the present
duty will be made permanent. The demand for
Tallow since Tuesday has been very limited, on ac-
count of the time approaching whep considerable
supplies may be expected ; the market is heavy at a
decline of Is. tb 2s. in Hemp or F 11: there is no
variation.
0rr...--There were considerable transactions last
week in Whale Oil ; the prices were IL. to 2/. per tun
higher ; the request has since given way. There is
some appearance of an advance in Linseed. Rape Oil
is quoted at a small decline. In the other descrip-
tions there is no alteration.
RUM, BRANDY, AND Hole, tens.--The demand
for Rum continues limited, but from the extensive
deliveries from the warehouse, particularly for ex-
portation, the holders are looking with confidence for
the present currency to be at least maintained ; the
exports last week were the purchases made some time
ago. Rum is likely to continue a favourite article
for shipment on account of the very low prices. Cog-
niac Brandy may be stated at a decline of 6d. per
gallon, and very heavy at the reduction ; the inferior
descriptions are little varied. The purchases of Ge-
neva continue inconsiderable.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
Amsterdam 37 08. LU. Bilboa, effective 40
Ditto at sight 36 6 Seville ...... 31
Amsterdam ll 7 C.F. Gibraltar .........
Ditto at sight 11 4 Leghorn
Rotterdam........ 8 !U. Genoa 471
Antwerp, ex-mo. 11 10 Venice ltaL Liv 24 70
.. 34, 5 CIU. Mahe

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Hamburgh... _ _ ,
Alton& 54 4 Sill
Paris, S day's date 24 50
Ditto 24 50 2U.
Bourdeaux do. —24 40
Frankfort oa the
Maine 1..142 64-010.
Madrid, effective 40
Cadiz effect 4O
Nirsolono. ...... 0

Naples
Palermo 1304 per oz.
Lisboa 531
Oporto 59
Rio Janeiro ..... 67
Dublin 9l percent.
Cork... ....... Di
Abio of the bask oeilollani
:per Ccix.