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[beutee’s teleqeams.] SYDNEY, February 17. The Markets. Hennessy’s brandy, in case, 33a 6d ; bulk, quarters, 12s 6d; kerosene, Diamond, Is 2d ; Devoe’s, Is 3d per gallon ; Patna rice, per ton, £l4; Sugar Company’s No. 1, pieces, per ton, £35 ; New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 5s 6d; New Zealand oats, 3s 2d; maize, 5s 2d; tobacco, Raven’s twist, per lb, Is 6d ; candles, D.R.J’s, 7id; D.R.O.’s, 7|-d. Cricket The return match between the All England Eleven and eleven of New South Wales was commenced to-day. The Englishmen went first to the wicket, and were all disposed of for 133. Barlow was bowled for 31, and Scotton was bowled for 30. The bowling of the local men was dead on the wicket, and the fielding was excellent. The New South Wales eleven then went in, and when stumps were drawn had put together 86 runs for the loss of one wicket. Massie scored 50 runs. The weather was very fine throughout tho day, but the attendance at the match was only moderate. Shipping. Sailed, this afternoon —Union Company’s steamship Hero, for Auckland. ALBANY, February 17. The P. and O. Company’s steamship Assam arrived at King George’s Sound this morning with tho Snez mails, dated London, January 13 th. ADELAIDE, February 17. The Markets. Wheat, per bushel, 5s 2d. The marked is quiet. Town flour, per ton, £ll 15s ; country brands, £ll. Freights to the United Kingdom from Adelaide, 42s 6d to 455; ditto, from outports, 45s to 47s 6d.