SYDNEY TRADE REPORT. (From the "Empire," September 4.)

New Zealander, Volume 8, Issue 673, 25 September 1852, Page 2

SYDNEY TRADE REPORT. (From the " Empire," September 4.)

Business during the ptst week has been considerably more active, and several large transactions have been, effected in spirits, tobacco, cigars, and dried fruita. In many articlet advanced rates are still looked for. By the arrivals of the last few days our stocks of consumable goods have been largely replenished, the bulk of the cargoes by the Alert, Sir Bevois, and Zemindar, being brandy, gin, md, rum, tnd bottled ale, together with several heavy consignments of drapery and boots and shoes. The numerous English arrivals at Port Phillip have already rendered our trade with the sister colony uncertain tnd hazardous, and many articles which a fewweeks ago were excellent speculations between these markets, connot now be touched without heavy losf. There is every sign of an animated and a healthy business, for our domestic wants, during the ensuingweek, (From the " Empire/ September 6.) Tea. — We are still without arrivals and there is a hrgtf demand for hyaonskin ' and congou, of good retail j quality. The retail trade are but barely supplied, and anxious to purchase. The demand for the Melbourne market has entirely ceased for the present, I and we notice the arrival there of the S*olide, from j Shanghae, with 6000 packages. The stock of tea in the bands of importers is chiefly hysonskin, of veryindifferent quality which will, no doubt, in the absence of arrivals, pass into consumption. Sugar.— No arrivals ; the stock on band is less than we have known for years past, and consists chiefly of low quality Manila. Fine Java and Mauritius sugars, fit for retail, are saleable.' Cuffse. — A large parcel of Ceylon was taken at sfd. per lb., and importers are cleared of stocks. We may, however, expect large parcels from Manila and Java. In the mean time, prices are fully maintained, Rice.— No sales to report. Importers asking 16s. 6d. to 17s. 6d. per bag for Patna, and stocks heavy. i Cigars.— Large shipment having been made to all the Southern markets, there remains in bond but a small quantity not exceeding 60 cases, and held only by the trade. During the last week there have been numerous enquires, and salea have been made at extreme high rates. 70s. for No 3s, and 755. for No. 'J\ are now freely offered, and not to be procured at that rate. Tobacco— remains at last quoted rates. We notice several parcels have come to hand per recent arrivals. Since the passing of the new Tariff there has been aa increased consumption, and when carriage (o the interior shall have become more practicable we hay« no doubt the reduced rate of duty will inducea much large consumption. Spirits. — During the earlier part of the week, there was a spirited demand for Martelly's and Hennessy's brandy, and purchases were freely mnde— l3s. to 13$. 6d, for delivery. By the arrivals— Alert, Sir Bevois, nnd Zemindar — severals parcels hare come to hand, a few of which had been purchased previous to arrival. Importers are now asking 14a. per gallon afloat, at which price sales are difficult to be made. The quantity arrived is comparatively small, and with our present stocks barely equal to eight weihs supply ; far Home Consumption, and there are several orders remaining unexecuted for the Melbourne market. j We have had large arriTals of B. P. rum, and prices ' arc barely mamtened. Case Gin — 1000 cases hare come to band, per Zemindar. Bber.— Large arrivals of bottled beer, and salea ara difficult, at 11s, per dozen for best brands. Wine. — There ia but little enquiry. Arrivals are daily I expected. Low quality wines are quite neglected. j Hops. — Of good quality are ia demand, and importa • : tions have almost ceased. Salt.— We notice an arrival of coarse Liverpool salt ' from Melbourne, and sold* immediately upon arrival. This will no doubt he followed by other shipments ! from that port. Recent prices are fully maintained, say 8?s. 6d. to 90s. per ton. Oilmen's Stores.— Several invoices have come to hand, and importers are anxious to realise at present rates. Fruit Currants and raisins remain with out altera* tion in price, say 4d to 4|d. for currants, 4d. for raisins in barrels ; figs, bloom raisins, almonds, walnuts, nuts, still remam scarce. Spices.— For a long timejast the importation of nutmegs, mace, cloves, black aud white pepper; has been discontinued, and the present small stocks'ar* in the hands of the retailers. W& notice particularly the scarcity of pimento; there is none in importer's hands, and we have not observed any importation during the past' 9 months. At public sale this week a few bags realized Bjd. per Ib. Sago. — At public sale realised 4d. per lb. Cured Fish of every description remains scarce, and no arrirnls. Canvas.— Sales, ex recent arrivals, at 15jd. to 17d. per yard, according to quality.