SYDNEY COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

New Zealander, Volume I, Issue 10, 9 August 1845, Page 1

SYDNEY COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Our markets never presented a more healthy appearance. Nearly the whole of the Idle imports have been leadily disposed oft" at paying prices to shippers and impoiteis. The balance of trade is greatly in favor of the colony; all our imports sold on consignments have been duly remitted to shippers, and a great vatiety of goods whic i aie in constant demand are not to be found in lirst hands, all of which would arrive to a good market, and any shippeisto this maiket of useful or consumable goods will not findtheiDselYesdisappointed in their adventures.

Wheat and Flour. — These articles continue to wear an upward tendency j this arises from the non-importation from Van Dieman's Land j ss. 6d. per bushel has been refused for a considerable quantity of Van Dieman's Land w heat. Oilmen's Stores.— Nearly the whole of the late shipments have been disposed at most excellent paying prices, but from the great discrepancy that exists in invoice cost, il is almost impossible to quote prices correctly. Liverpool Salt.— There have been but few sales effected in this article, since the last two arrivals, about 150 tons-, owing to the eXtreme prices demanded, together with the receipt of intelligence of several shipments being near at hand, lower rates must be submitted to, to effect sales. Starch.-*- This article having continued scarce for a long time, the whole of the late arrivals were readily disposed of, at 6d. per lb , on an average. Stone Blue.— The few invoices by the ' Ganges ' met ready purchasers at Is. 4d., to ]&. Gd. per lb. SWa.~There beiug no demand for thts article, at this particular season, prices have given way, upwards of 300> casks having been taken at and under £12. per ton. Raisins — Sales to a considerable extent have been made at 6d. and 6|d. per lb. ex late arrivals. Currants. — A- large invoice'sold for s±d. per lb. Rice.- The small lot, ex « Calyso,' brought 28s. per bag. Mustard. — The whole of the late arrivals found buyers at ISs. and 18s. 3d. per dzn. Black Pepper. — The shipments, cv ' Calypso,' sold for 6d. per lb. Coffee.— The demand has been exceedingly dull,' arid prices show a tendency to decline; at present, however, no business has been done, to justify any alteration in the quotation. Hysonskin Tea.— -This market remains quiet, but without aiiy change in price $ some few sales have been effected. Congous remain without alteiation. Sugar. — The market is in a very unsettled position : the dealers and exporters are endeavouring to bring the prices down, while the I'cw holders are exerting themselves to keep them up , which of these parties will be successful it is impossible to say ; the arrivals within the next mouth must be very extensive, and being the very dullest season for this article, the chances are decidedly in f*vor of a fall. Case Gin. — From the exceeding small stock of this article, a person in the trade entered the market, and bought the whole up. The prices are now 255., and 28s. for O, P. per <*ase. B. P. Rum. — This market continues quiet, the business having been confined to small parcels only; the arrival of 10,000 gallons, per 'Royal Tar,' has produced an impression that prices will recede. The stock in bond is held principally by two hands, who hold for high prices, which are little better than nominal. Wines. — Bottled, of all kinds, are exceedingly dull of sale, but low Spanish and Portugal in wood are much wanted, there being none in the market. 1 Allsop's and Bass's Ale.— The whole of the late importations were speedily disposed of \ the former at £6. 10s , the latter, at £6. 15s. per hgd. Draught Porter. — Trueman's, 50 hogsheads, brought £5. 15s. per hogshead. Bottled Beer. — 150 cas>ks, Bass's, sold for 7s. 6d. per dozen. Earthenware. — A large invoice to arrive has been taken at 100 per cent, advance. Sheet Copper.— The stock is getting very small, one sale has been made at ]s. 2d. per lb. Sheet Lead. — Theie is now but veiy little for sale, a lot was taken at £2S. per ton. Soft Goods. — Uie late arrivals brought many invoices suitable for this market, which weie readily disposed of, at most, paying prices to, shippers and importers. SETTLOR'S WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT. 1 Wheat.— Sells well, and is realising ss. per bu.-.hel. Flour. — Has risen to £13. per ton for fine, and £11. for seconds, a further rise is expected in a few days. , Hay — Continups very brisk of sale, particularly if well tiussed and compressed, of the best samples of both Oaten and Lucerne, realizing from £1 10s. to .£5. per ton. Butter. — Is in fair demand at from 10d. to Is. per lb. Cheese — The best samples are wanted. Bacons and Hants. — Saleable, Jrorn 4d. to id, Salt Pork. — Is in demand. Salt Beef.—h is also enquired after, and would sell well, if in shipping condition. Maize. — Has rather advanced in price, and good samples have been offered at 2s. to 2s. 3d. per bushel. En'jhsh Barley. — Is dull of sale, the demand being at present limited, if ver) good andfiee from woevil, it will realise 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d. per bushel. Cape Barley.— Way be quoted at from Is. 6d, to Is. 9. per bushel. lUgys — From 7d. to Sd. per dozen. Pigs. — Are very saleable if in condition, the rices are regulated by the size. Tallow.— V\t for shipping, is worth £29. per ton. Hides. — Continue stable, at from 7s. to Bs. if well cured, and fit for shipping. Dry hides are only worth half price. Wool — Continues without any alteration, Sjdnej, July 8, 1845.