COMMERCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 1, 15 November 1861, Page 2

COMMERCIAL.

The inarl-.et generally has been quiet for the last ten days, not perhaps from any slackness in demand, but from the uncertainty cuivfrir.j? Itr purchasers minds as to the destination of their goods, in consequence of the reported'fresh rushes. Tins remark applies particularly to the reported rush to the Umbrella .Ranges, an in caisc there should'be a payable Gold Field opened out in that locality, gdods will have lobe setit to the Cluthainstead of the Taieri. Goods generally are slightly in advance, ex-cept-in the articles of candles', of which heavy stocks are held, sugar is in good demand and scarce. Tea, stocks are equal.to demand, price's a shade lower. Spirits both'bulk aud case arc in brisk demand, stock;-small. The wool season has- now commenced, and ■narcels of this seasons clip have come to .town. 'shearers are plentiful, although at one time it was expected that shearing would not be taken' at less than 80s. to 40s. per 100. The current rate is from 20s. to 25a. The "Chile" will be' again laid on for wool; and it is expected she will be a full ship "begin-; ning of January, so that the wool Jfill reach in time for the-May sales.. . Messrs. To :iug -and M'Glashan offered by auction on Wednesday, the' tug steamer "Samson," ■ £3,150' was bid,-"but.as. £3,300 was the. reserved price, it- was consequently withdrawn, and we believe ia now ©pen for sals by private contract. We draw attention to the following Market Returns :—• . Messrs. Jones, Bird and Co. report as folloAvs of tho Cattle Market.—First draught of cattlefrom Wellington,, (O'Halloian-s) :-~Bullocks, medium quality, £13 15s; Heifer? (spayed), £l?, lo ; Bullocks (working) from .£4O to £50 per i pair : Sheep, light average .wethers, £1 7s 6d. : This bein^r the opening 7ale the competition was? brisk. Horses.—Good" heavy draught from"£Bo' to £100 ; medium ditto, from £40 to £f>6 ; light harness and liacks, £35 to £50. -Prays.-—Tip Brays from £25"t0 £30, in demand. The attend-! anee in the yard this week has been numerous, but from the want of superior Stock, the market was somevrha, languid. A lot of good. Van iDietn^\ns, Liwid Horses would sell welt. - Messrs. M'Ca.w, Maclean and Co. report the "Horse Market as .not quite so bri?k this week. They have had a large supply of very superior stock brought forward, mostly all of -which .they have moved oft" at very fair prices, via. .:-—Firstehss heavy draught' Horses from £80 to £130; medium ditto, £45 to £75.. First-class saddle and harness Horses, £55 to £S0:- : jncdium ditto, £33 to £50 ; inferior hacks (plentiful), £-'6 to £36. Really good Horses of either, class are still inueh enquired for,-and if brought forward at once,; will h?mg very satisfactory prices* Working: JBullocks— 2spnc oifered this week. ? .'Sheep dull of j stile, except- really good. Good Prays- and Har-i ness sell readily, at good prices. j Pakm axd Bauit I'jioijugjb,—Oats per" bushel,! 0s to 7s j Maize (scarce), -per dd., 6s to 7a j good' pressed Hay per -too,? -612 j Butter, fresh, 2* 4d;

per lb. 5 good $alt, Is Sd to Is lOd per do,; Milk per quart, Bel j Eggs, 2$ 3d per doz.; Poultry--none. PjQOTTR.—Pine Plour, per ton, J620 j Seconds, £18; Thirds, £10; Bran, per bushel, 10d.~» Bread* Is per 4lb. loaf. Meat, 9.d per lb. whole* sale, lOd 4o Is per do. retail.