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Press, Volume X, Issue 1170, 7 August 1866, Page 2

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! The "Daily Times," of the 4th instant, reports :— Transactions have been rather more numerous, but still the general tone of business is quiet, and no branch of trade remains unaffected by the present dull season. In the flour market more is doing in provincial than in imported, and sales of the latter have been light, but prices have been maintained. Teas have been asked for, and some parcels of fair and good congous quitted at slightly improved figures; for suitable qualities for this market holders are now seeking an advance. Some parcels of common congous have also been placed for shipment. There is nothing to note in sugars • the stock is becoming very small, and full prices are obtained for the small parcels placed. Provisions are at a standstill for the present, the market being affected by the number of the parcels which are coining to hand in a damaged state. Sales of one or more considerable shipments of bulk ales have taken place ; the market for bottled malt liquors is dull, and will probably not be active until the season is further advanced. The spirit market is again showing more life ; saleVofMarfelTs pale brandies are reported at about recent quotations. Whiskeys are in enquiry at full rates.