Commercial Intelligence.

New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 121, 2 April 1864, Page 3

Commercial Intelligence.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mlt. Al.riiKl) IIICKLAN/l's WEEKLY Ia'I'OKT. A considerable number of horses have been disposed oi during the past week, but the large numbers of lioise stock that arrived have considerably lowered their selling value. Thar- of best description of horses from £10 to .£ls each, and inferior stock are with dillicultv quitted at prices sufficient to cover freight anil charges. ° There have been no arrivals with cattle during tho past week. I he reports relative to the spread of the disease are more favourable, and several buyers for the out districts being in the market, the prices obtained evince more firmness than for some weeks. Dairy cows at the calving are in request, and bring long prices. The merino wethers ex Mary Agnes, bronchi 12a. 6d. to lGs. each. Fat sheep were in short supply, and high prices ruled. MESSRS. BTYAK AND IIVNTKIt's WEEKLY REPORT. Houses.—The market lias been supplied to an extent lather unusual. Shipments have been arriving daily iiom the Australian Colonics aud Dunedin. For so iar, prices for good stock, have shown little or 110 decline, but the dread of a glut is not unreasonable. itliin the week, we have sold upwards of one hundred light harness and hacks at an average of £16, and nearly halt' that nlmber of heavy draught liaVe been disposed of at prices varying i'rom £40 10s. to £72 10h. Fat Cattle. —The suppiy waa limited, aad tho demand uot oven equal to tho auppiy. Wo sold bullooka at £11 I On. to £14 Vs. dd.; cows, JJIO 2a. 6d. to juil 10». Fat Bhuhi*.— A good supply of medium quality, wldeh wen- oleai-od at l'/a. yd. to 30b. 6d. Dairy and Stork Cattlb worn so searco that quotations cannot be ventured on, the difficulties in tho way of moving, lett by the pluera-pnenmonia panic, still being v check oil business in these classes. Stork Sh xi>.—One lot ex ' Dudbrook' fetched 17s. l'i'-s. — Fat sold at J;!) to Xo ll's. (id. AUCKLAND STOCK AND SHARE MARKET, sin. it. i\ stauk's KKroirr. An average business has been done in the Share market this week at current rates, notwithstanding the fact ibat the JSew Zealand Bank shares arc quoted in London at JUW to premium on .C<) paid up, this market has not experienced any alteration of last week's quotations; the half yearly report will shortly be issued, and it is anticipated tliat it will prove the most satisfactory yet made. t-omc enquires after I'oromandel shares have been made, but lew transactions have been effected, holders feeling very sanguine (hat this company's ground is equally as rich as Kelley's claim or No o adjoining. The following are quotations of last business done:—

31. P. Stahk, Share Broker. Queen-street, Auckland, April 1, lSti-l. AUCKLAND M ARKETS. Friday, April 1. Farm and Dairy Pikiditk.—Milk, pcrquart,(!d.; butter, (I'rcsli), per lb. lis. S)d. ; cheese, (colonial), Is. 3d. ; eggs, per do/., .'is. ; lard, per 11)., Is. (id. ; fowls, per pair. r,s. to (is. ; ducks, ditto, (is. ; geese, each. 7s. to Ss. tid. ; turkeys, each, Ss. to IDs. (3d.; bacon, per lb., Is. (id.; hams, English, per lb., Is. (id.: potatoes, per cwt., 1 Is. (id. UrtrilKHs' Meat. —Beef, per lb., l(id. lo Is.; mutton. lOd. ; pork, '.Id. BttKAl), per loaf, sd. the MtlJl AViioi.esai.k. —Fine flour, (silk dressed), per ton, ,C2li ; seconds, ;ClB ; sharps, £13. AY heat, per bushel, Adelaide, 7s. lir.in, 2s. 3d. Retail.— Fine flour, per IOOIhs., 285.; seconds, 205.; sharps, 15s. Bran, per bushel, 2s. (id. llftl.OlNCf .M ATKUM i.s. TiMiirtt.—Boards and scantling, per 100 feet, I ts. and 17s. ; boards, tongucd and grooved, 225. to 235.; shinnies, per 1,000, 175.; palings, per lot), Ms. • I'osts and Rails, per 100, £2 lis.; rails, £•!■ 10s. Blilfk's, per 1,000, CI- Is., delivered. LIME, per bushel, Is. 4d. to Is. tid.

J ; I , i T.ast I CnpitJil. Am't . ;; j l V | t |<iuotsit'n ■pr.slir.; 1 >UU '- t pr. shr. Hunk of Xt'\v Zealand ; C.'uMVKh'j ■ j_t> j.tii .\«-w Zejilautl liiMiranco . ; iix> ) J2 | 14 N. Strain Xav.Co., liinileU... 'i.XMHH'i ]o j ;>io! 2 10s. Aiu»kluii<l *J:ls Company ... ' 2»MKU : j [ li li'| U'nihoihdi C<»«1Company jn,utu| r> ■ -j ■ — Auckland Saw Mill Company . i 2o0 i -.%u ! — Taranaki Debenture*:,•ipr.ccul.J j — X. Z. Nanking Corporation . J HiwyMoJ T«x> j 10 j