Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-10-01 00:00:00

WOOL TRADE,

In their monthly circular, dated the 30th ult., Messrs.
Hughes and Ronald say :—The Wool Market continues
to exhibit Very- great firmness, with unmistakable
evidences of progressively advancing prices, nearly every
department of the trade being fully and profitably em-
ployed; and even at this `comparatively early period of
the season, a feeling of uneasiness is becoming manifest
on the subject .of future supplies, which must prove
altogether inadequate to meet the present very large
rate of consumption; and unless some unforseen circum-
stances occur, a very high range of prices seems
inevitable. Notwithstanding the enormous quantity of
fine Colonial disposed of at the late London sales,
there is already a fair inquiry by private 'contract,
and some sales of Australian have been made in this
market equal to the highest rates which ruled at those
sales, and other kinds of fine Colonial would be equally
saleable if we bad any stocks. River Plate Wools have

has- been done in medium and better qualities of
Buenos Ayres and Entre Rios, at an advance
of ld. per lb. on washed, and Id. per lb. on un-
washed ; lower kinds have been in less favour, and
although the sales have been to a fair extent, we cannot
report much improvement in prices. The same remark
also applies to Cordova ; but as the stock is only
moderate, present rates are very firm. East India
is in fair demand, and can be readily disposed of at

late quotations ; ,_the qtantitji arrived is 8,721 bales
and the next public sales will probably take place her

toviaids the ind -ot .October

There has been a fair

enquiry for Peruvian Wools, but there is little stock
except what is held on speculation. A very considerable
business has been done in .Alpaca, and the stock, which
was , before excessive, has been almost entirely
cleared off, the -sales within the last few weeks
- --t 22,000 ballot- hi"

caving been abou. bad_ .5, iv is near
equal to a whole years import, the greater par
havinc, been sold at 2s. per lb. Mohair continues
in good' deniand at full rates, and the stock very light.
Oporto : Transactions have not _ been to any great ex-
tent, and prices; remain unaltered. Egyptian is most
eagerly inquired for, and commands very extreme rates,
being very scarce. Donskoi-fleece has not been much
sought after, and we cannot report any improvement in
value, but being relatively cheaper than any other kinds,
holders seem inclined to stand out for full rates. Maga-
dor is much wanted, but there is an absence of stock:
Iceland Wools : A fair business has been done at 12-1-fl.
to nid. for good, and lltd. per lb. for inferior quali-

ties.
Messrs. Perkins and Robinson, in their monthly cir-
cular for October, say :—The Wool Market continues
without any great degree of animation, but' prices are
very
_firmly maintained, and _ when buyers have been_
obliged to come in, higher prices have in some instances
been conceded. The next series of public sales here will,
in all probability, be held towards the latter yart of the
present month, when a full attendance and a brisk de-
mand are anticipated ; in the meantime, we can scarcely
look for more than a fair inquiry, at our full quotations.
A good business has been done in foreign combing wools;
Oporto fleece has been in demand, and several hundred
bags have been placed at a slight advance in value.
Cotts, lambs, and black have also been a free sale, at
_
extreme prices ; stocts are reduced to a narrow compass.
In Iceland wools there has 'been more doing latterly,
one or two cargoes afloat having being placed, and some
400 bags ca the spot, without alteration in price ; the
demand seems likely to improve. Egyptian, Turkey,
and Bosnian, and good combing Donskoy, are all much
wanted. The arrivals of East India Wools are reserved
for the public sales, when about 10,000 bales will pro-
bably be offered. The market is very bare of the better
descriptions.of Buenos Ayres and Monte Video Wools,
washed and greasy, for which there is an excellent de-
mand ; the lower kinds are less wanted. Of Cordova
there is little or no stock. Lisbon Wools, washed and
sorted, are wanting ; in the grease they are in moderate
demand, without change in value, but are not unlikely
to improve. Black are much sought for. West Coast
Wools are in good demand, particularly good medium,
and fine qualities of Washed Peruvian Fleece and the
best Lima Wools in the grease, of which fresh arrivals are
much needed. Australian and Cape Wools are well sup-
ported, at the full currency of the late sales. There is an
active demand for Italian Fleece and Shorn Lambs, at
the quotations. Merino Skin Lambs are also very saleable,
at their relative value. The sales of Alpaca }gave again
been pretty extensive, and the stock is much reduce I.
In Vicuna no transactions are reported. English and
Irish.—There has been a better feeling in the Yorkshire
markets than was prevalent at the date of our last cir-
cular; and, although this has been to some extent
checked by the unfavourable news from China since re-
ceived, prices have, nevertheless, recovered the sli ;ht
decline we then reported. We quote bright-haired
Wethers 18d. per lb., and Hogs 20td. per 11%, wit'i a
moderate demand at these rates. Scotch.—There is a
fair inquiry for all classes of Scotch Wools, but without
any change in value.

LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.--SrPT. 30.
SUGAR.--The market remains flat, and we have only
to report 1200 bags Date at 38s ; 330 casks Melado
have also foundbuyers at 25s per cwt, chiefly at lOs 4d
duty.

Rum.—No transactions have transpired.
COEFEE.—The CeYlon offered to-day went off with
fair competition, 150 casks Plantation realising 70s to
86s per cwt. for low to fine -middling. -- --
RICE.—At auction,. 1700 bags fair to very good old
Necransie brought 9s 3(1 to 9s 9d per ewt, arid 600 bags
Singapore black PEPPER, all faults, 41c1 for first class,
and 4d per lb for second class damaged
HEMP.—We have also report 250 bales Manilla at

£24 per ton.
SEEiss.-600 bags Bombay Linseed at 48s. 6d., and
150 bags Scinde Mustard at 455. 9d. per qiarter.

—Fifty tons Campeichy Log

five tons small

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.wood at

at S 6

DRYSALTERIES, &c.—Three casks brow-n
Tartar at
4)75. 6d: ; twenty bags blue Galls at 88s. 6d. ; small
sales of Palermo Sumac at 13s. ; 200 bags Baltimore
Bark at 7s. per cwt. ; five tons best seconds Brimstone
at'l9 ; Nitrate of Soda,-14s. 6d. to 15s. 6d

barrels of Potashes at 275. 6d. to 28s. per cwt. ; six
casks Egyptian Mother-o'-Pearl Shells at £6O.
OILS, &c.—Palm, £45 ; 26 tuns Malta Olive, at
£46 10s. ; Linseed, 28s. 3d. to 28s. 6d. ; Tallow, fiat.
No sales in Rosin or Spirits of Turpentine.
PIG InoN.—Businesi done at 51s. 3d. cash ; market
closing with sellers at ols. 6d. cash, and 525. three
months open.

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.—SEPTEMBER 30.
At to-day's market there was an average attendance
of buyers, and an imprcived demand for Wheat, trinci-
pally French Red, at an advance of 2d. per cental on
Ttiesda:y's 'currencies. The business in Flour was only
of moderate extent, and, with the exception of prime
French sack, which was 6d. to ls.'per 2801bs. dearer,
priceS, remain without alteration. Oats and Oatmeal
were both very quiet at late quotations. Egyptian
Beans and Barley were only in small request, though
unchanged in value. Indian torn :—Tuesday's figures
were' repeated for all descriptions, but the inquiry was
unimportant.