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Grey River Argus, Volume III, Issue 171, 16 February 1867, Page 2

Ohristohurch. — The Press, pf the 11th j instanj, repprts as folloAys ; -r . :.'..- Very little activity has been shpAvn in general trade transactions throughout the course of the past Aveek, the little business doing being for absolute trade requirements and tp assort stocks. No change in values has taken place, the wholesale trade being icnt down to the loAvest payable margins, /fhe principal, topic of conversation in business circles during the Aveek has been the suspension pf Mr H. J. Hall, wholesale and retail grocer, with liabilities amounting to pver L 17,000, and assets LJ5,000. It is understood; that arrangements have been ljiade with the creditors to pay them 15s in the £ within the twelve months. .A small ironmonger Avas also iuiab,}e tp meet his bills on the 4th, but this Avas expected as he has been in difficulties for some time past. The flour market is - fully supplied, and prices remain unchanged at oup last Aveek's quotatious. Bran anfj. sharps moA r e off in small lots at L 5 103 for the former, and L 6 to L 6 5s for tlie latter. Old Avheat, of good milling quality, is quitted at 4s per bushel, neAV do. pftering at 3s 6d, but few transactions taking place. Jn oatg a gpod trade has been done, and seA r eral large lots changed hands on Saturday ;■ prices vary according to samples -rr-inferior were gold at 2s Qd, medium quality 3s, 'and extra fine, guaranteed tp Aveigh 421bs per imperial bushel, at 3s 3d Barfey also, changed hands in medium quantities at as to 5s 6d for malting samples, and 4s for guindjngpurpflseg. A few gamples qf peas Avere offered at 4s 6d to ss=!. Hay is not largely offered,. but in sufiicient quantities for the trade, and business has been (jone at L 4 10s to L 5" per ton. Potatoes, of Avhich large quantities are offered, are slow of sale at L 4 10s. Cattle are considerably lower hi price, especially stqr.es ; and the hprse market is exceedingly dull. We may expect more business being done Avheu the harvest is fairly over, as few of the farmers care about visiting the market during the present line harvest Aveather. DuNEMN— The Daily Times of the 11th instant, reports as folloAVS : — The. business of the Aveek just closed, like that of the preceeding Aveek, has not been reliiarkablc for animation ; and amongst import houses t|}e * Avhich have transpired have not been of sufficient magnitude to disturb the tranquility of the* market or to alter the value of staple commodities. Flour maintains its last quoted value, but the sales of imported are, owing to the full supply of provincial, but small. Sugars are in steady demand, values remaining firm. Teas are also experiencing a fair enquiry afc maintained .prices, in addition to considerable sales for coastAvise and up-country requirements. It is understood that a heavy parcel of congous has been placed for shipment to a distance. Most liquids, whether spirits^ wines, or malt liqwrs arc dull, changing hands in very' small parcels, and with prices barely supported. The proA'ision trade maintains a little better aspect, and for hams aud bacon a demand has existed ; sales of shipI ments of equal proportions have been made— Sinclair's, Is 3d bacon, Is2<l ; hams, Is 3d ; the quantity in good condition at preseut on hand is by no means large. Butter and cheese continue well supplied. Avithout any change in value. Malt is firm at last given Kites. Cornsacks are in better request, but no sales above 16s for lots can be referred, to. folders of blastjng powder •are seeking an advance, rejecting offers at anything like late rates ; no transactions have, hoAA'CA'er, taken place. The auction sales have been inconsiderable iv extent, and without ftny features o.f interest.