Commercial.

Evening Star, Issue 3327, 18 October 1873, Page 2

Commercial.

The amount of revenue received at the Cns ton-house on goods cleared for consumption this day, was L 539 9s Od. # In breadstuffs the quotations are unaltered. For good brands in flour the sale is steady in trade lots at Ll2 10s to Ll». Ihe inquiry is improving, and the demand is likely to be much heavier, as the stocks held by bakers are almost exhausted. For second-class flour buyers are found at LlO 10s to Lll. Oatmeal is dull at L 23 Bran is scarce, and continues firm at i>>. Pollard L 5. Barley dust L 5. For prime wheat there is a fair sale at 5s 4d Hie millers are not large holders, and most of them are again buying The quantity offering is small, and generally of only ordinary quality. Eowl whcat f. wanted at 4s 3d to 4s 4d. Oats are quiet at 4s 2d to 4s 4d, the sale being confined to local wants. Barley, 5s (id for inferior, ami /s for malting sorts. Hay is very scarce, and has been advanced to L 9. Straw 1.2 10s. Nothing special has characterised the markets during the week now closed, excepting a greatly improved demand for up-country requirements and increased firmness in prices. Carnage is still scarce, through the cause already mentioned. The Nicoline has arrived from Foochow with a cargo of new seasons teas consigned to three of the principal importing finns In Dunedin, Messrs Cargill and Co., G. G. Russell and Co., and Neill and Co. We are unable to say anything} as to their finality. Brandy not only maintains last week s rates, but is very firmly held. No advance can, however, be quoted on last week’s prices. In dried fruits a decided rise has taken place. Currants are realising 4.4 d per lb, and many persons are holding them for sd, while Eleme raisins have been Bold at 6d, at which there are few sellers. 1 here is no change in sugars, although the Melbourne markets are reported to be firmer. Ihere has been some inquiry for wool packs during the "week, at prices ranging from os to os od.

[By Telegraph.]

Auckland, Oct. 17. -Mr Buckland reports that there is a full supply of store cattle. _ Of fat cattle, principally ship borne there is an ordinary supply at 30s to 32s pe\* lOOlbs. Sheep, plentiful; 5d in the wool, 4d shorn ; merinos Id less per lb.-Mr John Reid reports flour steadier, at Ll4. Export business is active.