TASMANIAS COMMERCIAL.

Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 39, 5 February 1864, Page 2

TASMANIAS COMMERCIAL.

Hobart Town. Bnsiness throughout tho day has been remark ably dull, and we havo nothing to report. Tn news just received from Melbourne and Sydney has agitate:, tliK market tor breadstuUV, and a further advance iv price is locked for. As yet, however, there have been no actual transactions above £li for flour ; Gs per bushel hits been offered ond refused f<--r wheat, -he nou-arrival of the Biigiish mail continues tr excite discussion in commercial circles, and our merchants are now becoming anxious. Until advices are to hand, trade must continue slack. — Mercury, 23rd January. Launcestox. Wheat — The market is almost cleared. Tiie threat rise that has taken placf in Mlebourne, and the drain upon tho market for Hobart Town, have: pretty well made & eleau sweep of a:l that is available. Since the arrival of the City of Lauuceston, the price lias run up to 5s 6M. Fiotrs — The exportations to Melbourne (wheie ifc is now quoted at, £16 to £18 per ton) have almost cleared the market., and it is probable that there are not fifty tons procurable ior immediate delivery. Considerable quantities havo been sold during tho last day or two at £1-4. Oats — The market is bare of this grain, and quotations nominal. Bran may be quoted at is <kl tolsod; potatoes) £5 to £6 ; butter 10J to Is ; bran, 9d to lOd. — Examiner, 23rd January.