MELBOURNE.

Press, Volume XIV, Issue 1828, 20 February 1869, Page 2

MELBOURNE.

The "Argus" of the 9th inst. reports— No signs indicative of an improvement have appeared in the import markets to-day. In breadstoffe flour qontinueß to be disposed of to a moderate extent at £12 to £12 10s for best Victorian brands. We quote for wheat, which is very scarce, 5s 3d to sa. sd. Feeding grains are still neglected. Maize is maintained with difficulty at ss. For oats slightly easier rates are accepted; but even though holders are inclined to meet buyers by a concession, little or no progress can be made in effecting sales; a line of 1600 bushels was placed at 4a 2d. Bran is firmer again, and improved rates are obtained j we hear of Is 6d having - been offered and refused for a considerable parcel. Teas are being moved off to a fair extent; 400 half-chests ex Frances Henty, of good and medium congous, found a buyer at full rates ; a hundred chests fine teas were quitted at over 2s; In sugar a very favourable feeling prevails; pending, however, the sale of the Catherine's cargo to-morrow, buyers show no inclination to operate privately. Malt is very heavy and difficult to move, and lower rates are accepted. We learn of the disposal of some 2500 bushels, on terms withheld. The exact price paid was not allowed to transpire, but we understand that scarcely up to 10s 6d was realised Sales of Scotch salmon are reported at 15s 3d, and a shipment of 200 cases of Californian was cleared off at a concession on this price.