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Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2167, 4 February 1881, Page 2

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Tho Customs duties oolleoted at Ohristchuroh on Wednesday, February 2nd, were as follows: — Spirita, £263 7a 6d; tobacco, £173 8s 6d ; -wine, £6 15s; beer, £l2 12a 6d; angar, £59 15a 3d • ta», £BB lis 8d ; goods by weight, £l4 7a Oil; ad valorem, £37 7s ; other duties, £lO 18s M. Total, £722 12a 2d.

The business of the past week has not been productive of any special feature: If < tho remainder of the month does not show a livelier demand than the opening, the aggregate of the month's sales will not be so satisfactory as dealers could wish. The quietness prevailing ia not only felt by the wholesale houses, but extends to the retailers. Some of the holders of aorna&oks have withdrawn from the market, for parcels and prices are remarkably firm. Little ja doing in woolpacks beyond weol-so urers' lota at 3a to 3s 3d. The non arrival of the Mabel, from Now York, has hardened tho value of lard oil. Full rates aro now obtainable for invoice lines, vis., 4a 8d to 4s 9d. Tobaccos are moving slowly at la to la 2d for cases, according to brand. Five-ply roping twine is worth la aid to la 4d. Extra strong three-p'y baa been placed readily at Is 3d to la 3id. 3ugora are unaltered in value, and the game may bo said of tea. Transactions in both have been limited. Sulphur is almost ont of stock, and holders are getting £2O to £2l for small lota. Heavy standard iron is scarce at tiho moment, and parcels to arrive have been taken up at full prices. The demand for fencing materials continues exceedingly alack, and will aot likely revive until we are nearer to the winter season. Galvanised iron is without change. The timber market is rather unsettled, and prices have notably given way. Spirita of nil oluueea do not call for extended notice, the market being in exactly the name position. Ale and porter are without much enTHE ENGLISH MAEKETS. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the- following telegram, dated London; February Ist, 1881 : Wool—Market unchanged.' Up to d*te 193,000 bales have arrived. Trade in the manufacturing districts is unchanged. WheatAdelaide ia worth 50s, and New Zealand 47s per 49Slbs. Tallow—Markesfirm. Mutton is worth 37a, and beef 34a Cd per cwt.