Commercial Intelligence.
1 esterday Mr. S. Cochrane disposed of the cargo of the 'Constance,' from San Francisco. The sale was attended by a laruc number o!" tradesmen, and passed oil'most satisfactorily. Subjoined are the most prominent articles sold, together with the prices realised : —Kerosene oil. ss. per gallon ; hams, S]d. per lb.; nuts, 2d. per lb.; washing machines, 455. each; buckets, 21s. per do/.; tubs, 255. GO. per ncrt ; wash boards, 12s. per doz.; thermometer churns, No. 1, 275. (id.; No. 2, 325.; and No. 3, 375.; axe handles, 745. per do/..; pick ditto, 14s. Od. ditto.; Sharp's axes, 74a. per doz.; bullock yokes and bows, 325. (id.; scythe snaths, -10s. per do/..; hay rakes, 30s. per d 07,.; finishing nails, fl jd. per lb.; brooms. 21s. per doz.; salmon, 7d. per lb.; pilot bread, 3d. per lb.; medium ditto., 3!d.; water crackers, .TJd. per lb., " Vouug American " Unamend, ss. fid. per doz.; bay ruiji, 15s. per dozen.
DUNEDIN LIVE STOCK MARKKT. [From the "O ago Dully Tiine.3," Nov. 9 ) Duivj.'i), Maclean, and Co.'s report, 7th November, 18G3 Tho market this week lws been exceedingly firm, the demand for stock of every description continuing very active ; and all the lots brought forward were disposed of readily at rates quite equal to our last quotations. i The Bupp'y of fat stock is still very limited, and . we do not anticipate any materia) change in prices for some considerable time, as the inland consumption is now in excess of supplies mult he town butchers almost entirely dependent on importations. The arrival of the Kate Waters, from Gipps Land, early in the week has caused some excitement, as the trade were quite bare of stock. This fine vessel proving lo be so well adapted for carrying cattle (having landed in three trips, out of 80S head shipped-, 708 head, all strong and in good condition,) is now looked to as a j great acquisition to our requirements. The Francis I Ifentv, from Twofold Bay, has also arrived with 158 head of /hi unci store aMh .uiil 250 fat- slice]). I his vessel lias made a very fine passage, and has landed her stock in splendid condition ; also, the lyra, irom Twofold Bay, with b'O hand cattle. Fat Cattle.—The only cattle yarded this week were 77 btlllOeks and 30 cows, ex Kate Waters. The former we. sold at from .-CIO 10s. to .630, making an average of .C-7 ; the latter from £16 to £'28, averaging £20125., or equal to from 705.t0755. perlOOlbs. These we consider far superior in quality to any lot we have yet seen imported to this province. e will sell on Monday, 40 very prime - fat bullocks, ex Francis Henly from Twofold Bay. Fat Calves continue very scarce and mueh wanted at from £4 to £7, according to size and quality ; we have sold a small lot at these prices. Store Cattle.—The demand for this description of stock, both imporcd and Provincial, still continues active, and we find no difficulty in disposing ot nil the lots brought forward at satisfactory prices. e. have sold 164 head, ex Kate Waters, one third female stock, at £' 2 per head. We c.uote bullocks over two-and-a half years old, from £12 to £13 ; mixed herds from £10 10*s. to £13, according to ' description and place of delivery. . Woekino Bn-LOCKS ASn Dathy Cows. —1 .ic former aro not much enquired lor just now, as the price of carriage is very low, and the " tutu>' plant so fatal at this season of tho year ; st ill good teams arc saleable at from £50 to £55. We have sold teams medium quality at £-10 and £50 per pair, lhc latter are scarce and "much enquired for and very saleable, at from £20 to £-10, if really good and quiet. Fat Sheet. —There has only been 450 yarded, which were all bought at excessive rates, as the tiado arc quite bare of this description of stock, in fact several of them have no mutton in their shops, and we do not anticipate ample supplier- until shearing is quite finished ; our quotations are 10d. to 1 Id. per lb. Store Sheep.—We have numerous enquiries for Provincial wethers and ewes with few lots offering, aud we do not expect many transactions will now he concluded until after shearing. We are in treaty about several lots Australian, but have not yet finally
chosen. We quote good ewes in wool and lamb, at 365. to 37a. 6t1.; wethers in wool, 295. to 335.; imported ewes, delivered nfter shearing, gGa. to 2Ss.; wethers, 235. to 255. Station Properties.—Buyers are numerous for real good properties, with or without stock. We beg to call particular attention to our sales on the 10th inst., ol the Bellamy station and stock, and on the Stli December, of the Centre Hill stations and stock. Diuvke, M.vclka V AND CO. Stock and Station Salesmen, Dunediu.
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