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Southland Times, Volume 3, Issue 102, 17 October 1863, Page 4

but a change from the bridkness previously reported, in consequence - of the> grunt decline 1m cartago to the diggings; but as the railway works aru on the eve of being commenced, \\ c anticipate greater activity for good draught h<ir<es. For Packers and H icks there will be a steady demand. Working I BullVks continue to attract attention, and cat tie in I good working condition are wanted. Hoeses. — Our yards have been well supplied wtth'carriers teams, and provinci il horses ; but the I prices asked have generally * prevented business 1 being done, and there is a feeliug blere infavor of I ship horses. Our sales have been from L 65 to LOO I for draught horses, L2O to L 35 for hacks and packers. There hay« not been nny arrivals since the Jndia, reported in our last circular. The following are the market rates . — Pirsfc class heavy draught horses, LBS to L 9.) Sconddo do .» L 65 to L7o Tliiiddo ' do .. L 35 to LSO ' H.icks,from L2O to LSO WonXiso Buixocks— Vr» have soil during the fortnight ship cattle, ex India, at LSO 'o L6O per pair^rbut tb^ir condition was much atjainst them; also VProviniial, at L/ 5 per pair. There are no catdVifa tUe m.«ket tit present. We quote 'f ProvinciHVfo«t cldss ... L70t0L75 „r .•.. L55t0L65 ' &btp.Vatlle,fir.^do c , ... L6O to L 65 5 ■". ;"r n ab ' ■ ■ seton^rt ... L 45 to LSO <STQRB r CAITJiB— Our sales have consisted of Provincial mixed hertls^at Ll4 to Ll4 7s 6.1, but hi'.lclers are'not inclined to part with ttieir stock at much lower rates, and purchasers are eXDecting importations to supply tlwir requirements at lower prices. The market value ot large iramed bullocks 'is— ■'■""* Tliree year? old ... 114 to Ll6 Mixed. lots:: ... ... Ifl2 to LI 4 Much Cp,W3-r-We have sold some well bred cows, with calves at foot, at an average of L 25, which is- -the' value of- first class animals, ;with good enquiry. TII9 ruling prices are First class ... • ... L2O to L 25 Second do ... ... Ll2 to Ll6 Pax G ATttri —^W r e have no sales to report • there is considerable demand for beef at present, and it is worth 70s to 755, which we find has been the average of previous lots recently disposed of by us. A mob or two of prime cattle within the next fortnight, would hit the market nicely. Fat Sh bkp — We have to report the sale this week of 600 sheep, ' at 40s per head, from the station, and quote 38s to 4os as the value of prime mutton, with 11 limited supply. . 1 S roRB — Shipments have not yet come to hand, but the demand is increasing, and sule3 could be made at 253 to 27s for 4 and 6 tooth wedders 26s to 28s for 2 and 4 do ewes Delivery 24 hours after landing — ■' +f~ — — ; — —

Messrs. BoSßttxS6 l N ; & Co.. report i- 1 - Since the publieajion;,of.;our.lasfc monthly report wo nro happy to state that trade has very materially improved, aid' the demand tor the last three weeks has considerably exceeded the supply; in fact, prpn^isedv;Bhi raents ' now , be^in to be anxirittflry^joofcjccl for, and the; first arrivals will undoubtedly^bme to a good market. Sill, even with more promising appearances, care will have to be taken "in tho seleclum <jf horses intended for this as the demand Tor inferior hacVsand unbroken colts is only nominal. "Superior heavy draught horses are in great demand, nnd so are superior hacks and weight carriers; We recommend our friends not to delay their shipments any longer, as by attending to the above advice, and care in shipment, wo feel certjain that good profits will be realised. We quote sales for the month as follows: — Very superior heavy drttUjhfc horses, in great demand ... ... £S0 to £95 G«od second class do do ... ... Wto 75 Li -,'ht harness horses ... ... 40 to 55. Good useful pack horses, in great do. mand ... ... # ... 30 to 50 ; Superior hacks, good weight carriers, none in'the market ... .;. 40 to 50 Inferior hacks and unbroken colts, nominal ... ... ... If to 25 Wouking Bullocks; — The demand is much improving and the supply very short. We have sold during the month staunch bullocks at *G2 'los and £G5 per pair. - ;, : ; , Cattle —Store, much wanted, wotiltt realise £12 to £13 10s ; none offering, arrivals anxiously I wked for. Fat Cattle are worth from HOa to?si per 100 lbs, and very scarce- . j S rrEfir.—^Fat weddera, few offering, worth 45s to 50s, according to weight. Store Sheep, imported 265, acclimatised 30s per head, — usual terms. Siatios wanted, but none re«Hj Rood offering.