The Express.
London, England, 1862-03-24 00:00:00

THE COLONIAL WOOL SALES.

The first series of wool ages Of the year, whs.
commenced on the 27th ult., eked on the 20th hist. The
catalo comprised the following r—Bydpay 6,266 bales
Port Philip and Portland Bay, 10,456 ; tan Diemen's
Land, 1,349; South Australian, 8,178 ; New Zealand, 622 ;
Swan River, 16 ; Cape of Goad Ham 23,134; a
total of 1500 bales colonial-10,000 keles in exoessinttre
fresh arrivals—one-half being wools held over by importers,
and the remaining 5,000 bales ascend head. The Australian
wools, with the exoeption of 4,706 balsa Port Phillip and
7,143 bales Adelaide formed the nada@ of the 1860 clip.
Notwithstanding the late almost universal unfavourable
reports of the state of the woollen trade in France and
England (Bradford district excepted), the demand has been
quite equal to the clearance of all the wools brought
forward, at fully former rates, good shifty monad fleece wool
ruling even higher. There has been the usual good attend-
ance of foreign buyers, who have taken a moderato quantity
both of combing and clothing deaniptions; but, on the pre-
sent occasion, the Bradford houses have evinced by far the
moat spirit, and to their operations the advance paid ou comb-
ing wool, Id. to lid. per. lb., is mainly attributable. The small
quantity of thee descriptions, from the non-arrival of many
overdue vessels from Port Phillip, hes doubtless contributed
to the augmentation of price' and without a wend im-
provement in the woollen trade before the May sales, when
it is expected the supply will be very large, importers can
hardly calculate upon a continuance of the present rates.
On the other hand, although the woollen trade has suffered
seriously for the last 12 months from the American civil
st s sign;firmat miltter of our wool aro
colonies and importers that the clip of taw nie no pro
more than equal.to a year's consumption.
The Port Phillip:freah clip, so far as arrived, has been in
excellent condition, chiefly washed on sheep's back. Adelaide
wools continue, for the most part, to be sent over in the
grease, and have found much favour with our continental
customers. Taking the quality and better condition of the
wool into consideration, the pries. realised may be con-
sidered on a par with those of last March and May. It is
much to be regretted that many wools of this colony are
intermixed with locks and pieces ; this tends much to de-
preciate the value, espsmally of combing descriptions.
Of the Capes, 4,500 bales were from the Western pro-
vinces, of good quality and full growth. They were in de-
mend, and found a ready ale at about Id. below the ruling
rales of this time last year. The remainder comprised short-
placed fleece, greasvand soonred wools from Alps Bay. No-
thing was sold below the last sale prices, and a fair popor-
tie°, more especially the better descriptionatthrmliwd an aa.
verse of ld. to lid. ; those in the grease, .to ld. per lb.
A considerable quantity of the oa Bay, scoured and
in the grease, were taken far Beleum sod Germany.
Lambs' wool offered an exceedingly indifferent smart-
meet, very few of the new clip having arrived. Many buyers
did not take a bale, preferring, rather than pay the extreme
rates realised for the very few of really good quality, to
await the next sales, which, in all probality, will commence
on theist of May, with a large lied good selection, 19,000
bales of Port Phillip wool being already here, and other
vessels daily expected.
It is some timo since so large a quantity of °deem wool
has been offered in this market ; the whole, however, found
takers at much about last sale's rates. As unremunerating
as the prices have been to the importers, it is very question-
able, had there been a larger supply of Port Phillip descrip-
tions, whether the result would have been as favourable.
Prices at Odessa appear to have ruled of late too high for
this market. in proportion with colonial wool.—(From the
Circular of Masan. Richard Dutton and Soo.)
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three weeks ago. Since that time orders have undoubtedly
come in more freely on account of both the home ►rid foreign
trade ; but without exception they are small, and are exe-
cuted as rapidly as they are put in hand. In the pritemsd
staple branches there has not been much change of late, but
the edge-tool maken are busy upon orders recently motives',
and the tube-makers and gun-makers continue to be fully
employed. The hollow-ware trade is another exception to
the i&ckness experienced in so many other branches ;
all who are engaged in it have an average supply of orders
both for the home and foreign markets. The reports Iron,
the adjoining district are somewhat discouraging : not the
slightest vitality exists in any department, and in all the
principal trades there u more or loss of inactivity. At
Walsall the staple tildes continue dull, the orders up to
this time on account of the spring trade having been ex-
ceedingly moderate. In the chain and cable and ciuting
trades there is comparatively little doing ; and all over the
district there is a good deal of unemployed labour. The
ironmastars of South Staffordshire will hold their usual me
liminary meeting on Thursday next.

CORN.-Csimunoi, MARCH 22.-Wheat WllBl9. Cht..kl,
barley Is. dearer with a very dull market. Wheat, red,
56A to 565., es 625. per qr. ; barley, 345. to 38e. ;
20A to Ws.; 40s. to 42c
OARIMILI, Mai= 22.-There was a Una imply it
whist at our market this morning, which met with a quick
male at about 6d. advance. Barley and este good tinily,
demand good ; seed samples sold for about la. above the
prices quoted.
Cocutism, Masai 22.-A good supply of wheat, sod
small of other grain. Wheat in moderate demand at Lee
prices. Barley in many. instances Is. dearer. Bean' and
peas maintained full price".
Gurcniroan, MARCH 22. -The supply of wheat to-day is
short ; for dry samples there is a fair demand, at last week.;
prides, damp paresis cannot be disposed of except at a re.
dnction of Is. to 2s. per qr. Barley in good demand, tad
rather dearer. Wheat, 51s. to 66a. Barley, 3*. to .59,.
Oats, 225. to Vs. Beans, 38s. to 43e. Peas, I`ts. to 441.
r qr.
era, Masai 22.-The supply of wheat was
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hardly an average. The demand was slow at barely
late rates ; old red made 53a. to 58s. ; new white, 6:le.
675. ; new red, 60s. to 635. per 36 stone. Barley came to
hand sparingly ; and the tone of the trade being ste,,,ly,
holders were enabled to obtain prices rather in their favour
malting, 34ii. to 38,. per quarter ; grinding, to .n.har
30 stone. Oats were in fair supply, but the demand
by no means active at former terms, samples making
:fils. per 24 stone.
NIWCARTLI-lIPOIT-TTU, mama 22.-At our market this
morning we had a better supply of wheat from the grower,
and, condition being improved, a clearance was effected
without difficulty, at a reduction of Is. per qr. upon the
rates of this day aelmight. South country and foreign were
offered ineffectually t a similar decline. Flour was in in
request, and our highest quotations were only procurable to
retail. South country malting barley, owing to its ear.
city, must be written the turn dearer ; grinding not aaked
for. Malt, unless fine, neglected. Beans and peas each
tending cheaper. Oats met little attention, but cannot to
called cheaper ; granaried lots on the whole not being e
pressingly offered as of late. The arrivals this week are:
-Wheat, coastwise, 2,115 qn. ; foreign, 1,968. On
coastwise, 332 qrs. Peas, coastwise, 6 qrs. Flour, can.
wise, 700 sacks ; foreign, 45 sacks.
Noavaci, MARCH 22.-Wheat was in comparstivdy
limited supply at today's market, but the quantity
on offer was quite equal to the demand. The sales made of
the beat samples were on quite as good terms as on this day
es'onight, but reels in moderate condition were dis
of at slightly lower rates. There were a few sempr d
es
barley offering, and prices were quite as dear. There wu
some little quantity of oats shown, but little was done is
beans or peas. White wheat (weighing 621bs. to allbst,
595. to 63a. ; red ditto (weighing 621 b.. to 6411 n.), Xe. to
80s. ; beat chevalier malting barley (weighing 41hs.: to
Ms.), 365. to 38a. ; runs chevalier ditto (weighing 531*.
to 541 be.), 355. to 365. ; distilling ditto (weighing 521* to
531*), 31s. to 355. ; oats, 255. to 30a. ; beans, 425. to 441,
per qr. • flour, 401. to 41/. per sack.
Norinicinai, MARCH 22.-The supply of wheat moldy
moderate, and the condition of the samples was varied COD.
siderably. Trade dull at a decline of Is per qr. on rte
prices of last week. New white made 635. to 671. ; old al,
425. to 60s. ; new, 595. to 635. per 36 stone. Of bailey
there was not much offering, and the tone of the trade rated
firm at the full. rates of last week ; malting, 345. to 39a
per qr. ; grinding, 295. to 31s. per 30 stone. The show of
cats was pretty fair, and with a dull demand prices wen
the turn in favour of the buyer ; old, 30s. to 35e. ; new,
235. to 275. • foreign, 275. to Ws. per'4 stone.
°iron*, n.-The market today was thinly
attended, and holders of wheat,, to transact any basin*
were obliged to come down in price, for good samples quite
la per qr., and for inferior qualities 2a. Barley was rats
in demand, and purchasers had to give full/ per qr.
more than this day week.
PITHRBOROUOiI, MARCH 22.-We had but a small asp
f all grain here to•day. Wheat could be bought as
n~o easier terms. Barley, oats, and beans each roily
I 'ale at fully last week's prices.
KRLDIRG, MARCH 22.-There Wee only a small supply
of wheat at our market this morning, and business we
exceedingly dull. The beat wimples, in good condition,
some instances realised last weal's rates, but in order I.
effect a sale for damp sample', a reduction of fully ls. bag
to be submitted to. In other articles the trade was an
dull, and no chew of any desaiption.
Roca:arm, MARCH 22.-The trade generally was e"
oeedingly dull, and although holders offered their what"
a decline of Is. per quarter, rainier refused to operate, ei
most of the samples remained unsold at the close of *
market. Prime lota xi white were quoted at 625. tot)*
and red at 56a. to Ws. per quarter. line parcels of butt
were inquired after,and malting lots sold fanny at;ta
vions quotations ; grinding lands were in little ran,t
and rather easier to purchase. Oats were in fair supti
but in that description of grain there was little doing.
WDIRMIL, MARCH 7.2..--Wa -. fairly supplied wig
eat 4 tod market, and at ls. per qr.
brougnt forward ay's
bop," The .mpply of oats pretty goof,
and last week's mien made, but not freely given. Beam
barley, ie., about as last week. Prices to the grower
Wheat, white, new, 575. to 60a., 631bs. per bushel;
new, 555. to 58e., 631bs. per bushel. Oats, new, 11d. to
Is. per stone. Beans, 40s. to 425. per 19 stone.
Woaciorm, Masai 22. -At this day's market there se
a fair supply of wheat from the farmers, which fiat
buyers at the currency of this day week. Barley 63. ye
qr. lower. Oats, beans, and peas held for previous rant
with vary little doing in either.
Tour, Marten 22.-There was a moderate Manna
but the show of wheat was somewhat limited, si
the trade ruled inactive, late quotations being
made. The best white sorts made 645. ; red ditto, 601..
secondary white, 60s. to 635. • ditto red, 56a. to 591.
fs
86 stone. There was a firm feeling in the barley trade, at
the show being small late rates were well supported; tub
log, 34a. to 375. per quarter • feed sort", 3* to 321. pert
stone. The change in the value of oats was not impala,
samples making 22i to 245. per 24 stone.
KIRKCALDY, MARCH 22.-The weather has been dull, ne
and cold during the week-f ly every anis-
a snow shower on Wednesday, and this morning the peal
Is covered with snow. In many parte the wheat after tea
ass suffered to such cu extent that a considerable torah
in being ploughed up. This has occurred eery
extent in the Cane of Gowns. At our country meta
this week we bad a good dee doing in seed cons, aairs
not obtainable for millen' and manners' parcels. t!
seems more exhausted than usual at this Beason of a
year. Fine wheat sold at last week's prices, wattle:tit
per qr. lower. Here, to-day, we had moderate supplin
all kinds of grain. Sales tolerably quick at last veso
prices. Wheat, new, 40s. to 58s. per qr.; barley, Det
265. to 325. 6d, ; oats, new, 20a. to 295.
WATMUOPM, MARCH 22.-Our supplies of fanner' gat
have almost ceased, and by boat the deliveries for the renv
have been very trifling. From abroad the arrivals area,
fair extent? and consist principally of wheat. Maas
much activity in the trade, we have had a considerable to
one passing in most articles at about m•evious rstes.
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few samples of Irish wheat exhibited for sale have fed
MO buyers at 3d. to 6d. per barrel less money, sack
foreign there has been a moderate inquiry at a tulle Wes
the currency of this day se nig
ht Ba
rley to beequagan.'
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and fully as dear. The supply of oat. barely lle
demand, and prices in favour of sellers. Indian comet
rather neglected in the early part of the week, but tale
few days purchasers have operated mom freelY*
rather cheaper. Imports this week :-Wheat, tit;
barley, 725 ; Indian core 3,370 ; flour, 70 hark
sacks. Exports this week ;-Barley, 26 barrel; 14
5,437 ; flour, 534

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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.
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BIRTHS. 0 i
BURT.—Deoesuber 30, at Perth, Western Australia. the e
the Hon. A. P. Burt, Chief Judlee, of a daughter. ~,,
CLZBILL—March A, at Eaton-place South, the wife ef
W. H. Clarke, Bart, of a daughter.
CBUICKSHANK.—March 17, at Clapham, the trite of 6 fro• 4
shank, bO of a son.
HUGHFIL—IIarch 90, at Aldershott, tho wife of 310
Muffles, of a son. ~ T.J
'NM—March 20, at St. Oeorges-plaer. Gide-Park' ''''
wife of J. loin, Fag,. of a eon. 4C
MAGNI/X.—Marsh 111, at Upper Brook-street, the .11,
Ilagniac, Fey., of a sou.
KILLAIL—March 20, at ldyrtle Cottage.
ClaPh"""at'
W.A.
Hall, the wife .i i
PM:MT.—March 20, at Stoftynwood r'•
Bp., of a daughter.
MARRIAGES.
HAPAISON-BAND,UUS—Mach 20, at at. James's Tit,:!,t
by the Hon. and Bar. Lord Chutes Hervey, Charles ....:.;
son of W. HAWKS= Baq.. of Westbourne.ternee.S, IC" ',t
a G. Madam Bp., a susses...square, lipleyt,
Imos, by theist. W. Blamer, D.D., Lteut.-Coloncl 3
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11111 Homan, to Sarah Dorothy, daughter of the 114 '
31=1-1112WILL.ruirldsreh 20. at the parish ,hur,,l°l
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DRUMMOND.—March 20, at Cheltenham, Georrm" ' ~.
i wife of Lieut.-General J. Drummond, of the hor •
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i Gloucestershire, aged 09. the
DEUIIIIOND.-14reh 20, a Linden Lodge. Ba 7"" e'L
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I Huy Dub:omM, widow of the late C. Druuhlw
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