The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-06-26 00:00:00

GENERAL TRADE REPORT.

• Exchange News-room. Monday.
The infita of news from the eastern and western hemi-
spheres has made us very busy here to-day, and the
conclusions arrived at in the various circles on 'Change,
on comparing data derived from private correspondence
and newspaper statistics, are generally of a satisfactory
nature. Large orders for goods have been received from
South America and the States, and private letters from
both Calcutta and Bombay speak of a continued good
demand. The best criterion of the activity produced here
will be found in the large cotton sales of to-day, chiefly
to the trade, which, however, may be partially attributed
to the steamer bringing bad accounts of the coming Cotton
crop, both as regards the backwardness of the season and
the injury done to the young plant. There is now no
doubt that considerable damage has been done in the
neighbourhood of the Mississippi (both to Cotton and
sugar), which places the coming crop in a very doubtful
position ; and whatever the result may be, it is thought
by many parties lately arrived from the United States that
it will not exceed two millions of bales ; but, of course,
it is impossible to speak positively at present. There has
been an excellent demand to-day both for spinners and
speculators, and holders being very firm, an advance of
td. has been generally obtained. The sales are variously
estimated at from 12,000 to 14,000 bales, about 3000 of
which were on speculation ; and it was evident that a
much larger business would have been transacted on the
latter account had not many of the holders withdrawn
their Cotton altogether from the market for higher
prices. On Saturday, the sales amounted to about
7,000 bales, (of which 600 were Brazils, and the re-
mainder chiefly Americans, at 4d. @ SJ. per th,) in-
cluding about 2,000 bales on speculation and for export,
at full prices.
The Share market, which has been firm all the week,
closes exceedingly strong this evening, with a decided pre-
ponderance of buyers and a great dearth of stock. Lon-
don Stock is 131 buyers; no seller. Midland 70. There
appears to be a general impression, both here and in
London, that this is the commencement of a great im-
provement in this market.
Our markets generally are very firm, and Sugar has
commanded rather higher rates since the circular, parti-
cularly Bengal, which has been sold during the last day
or two at prices not previously obtainable, grocers buying
in anticipation of the reduction of duty on the sth prox.
The lower descriptions of Rum continue in inquiry. Mo-
lasses are heavy of sale. Tea has been much more in
demand this last week; fears having been entertained of
some uneasiness occurring at the other side, which have
been confirmed by the last mail, as will be seen on refer-
ring to our intelligence from Canton,—and our stocks,
particularly of Congou, being at the present time
much reduced,--several purchases have been made on spe-
culation.

The grain crops throughout England are reported
healthy, and the weather on the whole is considered fa-
vourable; the temperature, however, has ranged low for
the season, and from present appearances our harvest is
likely to prove late. An upward movement has conse-
quently resulted in the principal markets of this country,
in most articles of the trade, Wheat and Flour, of course,
taking the most prominent position. Irish letters report
firm prices generally for Wheat and Flour, with rather
declining rates for Indian Corn. On the Liverpool Corn
Exchange, Wheat, Flour, and Indian Corn have brought
more money during the week. There is not much passing
in the trade here to-day ; but, owing to the receipt of in-
telligence per telegraph, that Wheat is 2s. higher in Lon-
don, both Wheat and Flour are held for rather higher
rates. In Indian Corn there is a good inquiry for cargoes
near at hand, but only a moderate business has been done on
the spot. The arrivals of into this port from abroad since
Monday comprise a liberal supply of Wheat (13,511 qrs.),
Beans (8612 qrs.), and Indian Corn (21,286 cm.), with a
fair quantity of barrel Flour (16,115 barrels, in which is in-
cluded about 2000 barrels of Canadian—the first to hand
this season), and a cargo or two of Barley and Rye, yes-
terday's and to-day's arrivals having to be added to com-
plete the week. From Ireland, with the exception of
900 qrs. of Barley, and 820 sacks of Flour, the receipts
have been trivial ; and of the supplies Coastwise the
only important item is 1763 qrs. Malt.
Our market for Scotch Pig Iron is rather flat, and
mixed numbers may be quoted at 445. to 445. 6d. f. o. b.
at Glasgow. The advices from the United States give
lower prices, and a large stock of Pig Iron at New York.
There has been very little business done in Foreign Wool
of late, there not being a very good assortment on offer,
but prices are without any material change. The market
is badly supplied with Scotch, and consequently there are
not any sales of moment to report. The London sales will
commence on the 3rd of J'uly, and are expected to com-
prise upwards of 30,000 bales Australian. Imports for the
week ending 23rd June :—Foreign, 1,573, Irish, 49, Scotch,
78, English, 0.
The value of Irish Butter has undergone-no change this
week. On Saturday there was less Southern put on the
market, and rather higher prices were asked, which, how-
ever, only effected a retardation of sales, no enhancement
in price having resulted.
The prices of American Lard are in favour of the buyer.

At Calcutta, on the 2d May, the demand for exports
continued good, and as the stocks in the bazaar were
light, and only small quantities could be brought to
market in consequence of the rivers being low, as usual at
this time of the year, the prices of most staples were well
supported, Sugar attracting most attention, all descrip-
tions being in good request; small parcels or l3enares or
the new crop were bought up readily as they arrived, at
Rs. 8-8 to 8-14 for first quality, and other kinds in pro-
portion, though fine Sugars were preferred when available ;
Khaur was being shipped freely, but the higher rates of
freight were likely to check shipments. Although a fair
amount of business had been done in imports, the rather
heavy arrivals latterly had resulted in a decline in some
instances on the transactions of the early part of the
month. The demand for Cotton piece goods was not
commensurate with the imports, and we have to report a
rather less favourable position of the market. Most
descriptions of Iron had declined, and were placed with
difficulty, with the exception of bars, which brought
higher rates. No Salt was on offer, but the first
arrival was expected to bring about Rs. 100 for stoved.
The rate of exchange had further slightly advanced, quo-
tations for good six months' sight bills being is. 104-d.
@ is. 104 d. Freights had advanced, £5 per ton having
been paid for white Sugar on ships bound for London,
and higher rates were asked. Money was abundant, and
government securities firm.

- Other accounts state that both in Calcutta and Bombay
the activity in the sale of British manufactures still con-
tinued•; and the chief articles of export were also in good
demand. Freights in Bombay had declined to £3 is. 6d..
and in Calcutta had advanced to £4 12s. 6d. to Liverpool.
Exchange at Bombay (of which the transactions were
almost exclusively confined to China bills,) is. lOad. to
is. 104 d.
Intelligence from China to the 30th March states that
business was in a very unsettled state pending the settle-
ment of the question of entrance into Canton on the
6th April, and the Chinese authorities showed a disposi-
tion to throw impediments in the way of trade in every
manner possible. No dealers were allowed to purchase by
auction, and one party who had done so had been severely
punished. In Shanghae a considerable business had been
done in imports, but the tea season had about closed.
Exchange on London, 4s. to 4s. id., at,six months' sight.

On Sunday morning last a sermon was preached in R.
Philip's Church, by the Rev. Henry H. Higgins, in be-
half of the Liverpool Church of England School Society.
About fourteen pounds were collected.

THE WEST LANCASHIRE MISSIONARY SoCIETY.—LaSt
evening the twenty-sixth anniversary meeting of the West
Lancashire Auxiliary to the London Missionrry Society
was held in Great George-street Chapel. Charles Robert-
son was voted to the chair. The meeting was addressed
by the Revs. Dr. Raffles, R. J. Towers, H. Taylor, Dr.
Vaughan, and R. Knill.
HEALTHY EXERCISES.—A spacious field at Low-hill
has been taken by the caterer of the Brunswick Club, for
the purpose of general recreation—cricket, quits, nine
pins, &c., are amongst those for which the arrangements
are complete—and as Mr. Whiteman intends to present
several prizes for competition amongst the members of
the club, it will no doubt stimulate many to that exertion
so conductive to health.
LIVERPOOL FOREIGNER'S. MISSION.-011r readers are
respectfully requested to abstain from giving their names
or subscriptions in aid of the above society to any parties
soliciting their contribution?, but the Rev. David J.
Hirsch, the German chaplain. This caution is necessary,
as we are led to believe two individuals, who are not at all
authorised to collect, have been making. collections at
offices-and other places.. We are glad to understand the
church will be opened on the Bth of July.
SELEOT VESTRY.—We understand that a second spe-.
cial meeting of this body was held on Thursday, Mr.
Churchwarden Harbord in the chair, when the resolution
come to on the preceding day relative to the appointment-
of additional district visiters was rescinded, and a resolu-
tion was passed. unanimously, appointing. twelve gentle-
men for that purpose who will make a daily report to Dr.
Duncan. The result of the information up to last night
will be laid before the Select Vestry at their usual meeting
to-day.
THE ANDREW FOSTER, PACKET.SHIP.—This beautiful
New York packet-ship has again reached our port, after
a tine run, under the command-of her gentlemanly cap-
tain, Jabez Howes, junior. She sailed from New York,
on her first voyage, 11th March, 1848; completed four
voyages in one year and two days ; and has now made five
prosperous voyages to this port in a few days over fifteen
months. She has always had full, heavy cargoes out and
home, and we believe this, is unprecedented work for a
ship of her size-1286 tons American register. We see,
by the advertisement, that she sails again for New York
on the 12th proximo, ancl Ve wish her heartily a prosper-
ous voyage.

SEAOiIBE-HOUSE SCHOOL.—We attended the exami-
nation of the pupils of the Rev. Dr. Poggi's school, on
the 18th, 19th, and 20th instant, in all the various branches
of education, and cannot refrain from expressing our opi-
nion that Seacombe-house School has a distinctive claim
to public attention ; and we have no doubt that the pa-
rents of the young gentlemen entrusted to Dr. Poggi's
care, as well as the persons who were at the examination,
will confirm our opinion. We were pleased to find the
great improvement the pupils had made in the Greek and
Roman classics during the time they have been under Dr.
Poggi's tuition. The examination of the first French
class on the Life of Napoleon, in a conversational style,
was truly pleasing. Great attention must have been paid
in this department, as the pupils spoke very correctly.
We were also much impressed with the great proficiency
made by the various departments of mathematics, draw-
ing, writing, natural philosophy, and geography, in all of
which the pupils excelled. At the close of the third days'
examination handsome prizes of books were awarded to
the successful boys, and delivered to them by the Ilev. E.
Roberts, M.A., incumbent of St. Paul's, Sepagerabe, in
the presence of a highly respectable audience.

June 26,1546,

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FURTHER INCREASE OF THE TONNAGE
THE PORT OF LIVERPOOL.
We have great pleasure in directing the attention o:te,
readers to the following yearly statement (issued ert- he
day) of the dock revenue of this port, shewing 'u
great progress since the previous year's statement.
LIVERPOOL DOCKS.—A comparative statement oiol
rates and du'ies received in the years ending °
24th of June, 1848, and 23d Tune, 1849

24th of June, 1848, and 23d June, 1849. ----:a
1 Floc.
Duties on I Duties on I Lighthouse ,do
Yr. tonnage. I goods. I duties. -'•
£. s. d. I £. s. d. 1 £. s• d. A 15%
1849 122127 4 9 102151 17 0 10374 19108 !„',lll 4i
1848 107589 10 4 90028 6 6 9274 4 .w' ioi
Inc. 14537 14 5 I 1212:1-6-nTii-00 1410 (J

Inc. I 1453714 5 I 12123 10 6 I 11.0
I Gray. Dock I Gray.Blk. I Extra Total,,
duties. duties, dock rent. _----s d,
X. s. d. I X, s. d. I £. s. d. j„-;6 0
1849 1 12956' 16 0 2334 10 6 1501 17 8 22212-15))4
1848 12084 15 0 2256 10 0 983 10 1
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