The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-01-03 00:00:00

AMERICAN TIMBER.

In our last circular we intimated that, on the whole the
market for wood of most kinds, in common with that for
other sta pie commodities, presented an aspect rather more
favourable than might have been expected at the time,
since then the pleasing features of the picture have rather
increased in number, and still further improved in appear
arm°. Money continues comparatively easy—large arrivals
of gold from Australia have added materially to the stock
of bullion in the coffers of the Bank of England, and a
steady demand for most kinds of manufactured gods in-
spire confidence in the future ; the charge for the use of
money, though lower than it was, is still much too high to
warrant parties entering into large contracts for building,
and hence no doubt in a great degree has arisen the
depressed condition of the timber market. There is now,
however, every prospect that that charge will be reduced
at no distant period, and, on the faith of this expectation,
parties in various departments of trade now enter into
contracts with a freedom and alacrity which did not exist
a few months ago. The beneficial effects of this change
have been felt to a greater or less extent in most trades,
and if that in wool has not participated in the improve-
ment, which others have experienced, it is gratifying to
know that no further quotable depreciation has taken
place. To arrest the course of a downward market is the
first step to its improvement, and it is satisfactory to
state that notwithstanding the dullness which takes
place annually at this period, consumers come more freely
forward to supply expected demands, and the present
lowness of prices afford a justification of their purchases.
PINE TIMBER: From Quebec 16,533 logs have been
imported, against 52,180 logs, at the same date last year.
Cargoes of 90 feet average have been sold from the quay
during the fortnight at 21d per foot, and other sires in
proportion. The stock is ample until the next. season.
Prom St. John 38,439 logs have been imported, against.
35,747 last. year. 18 inch average of fair quality will sell
at 4(1
Is 6,937
over the average girth; of Lower Port the
supply s 6,937 logs against 5,087. No sales to report.
RED PINE g With the cargo of 45 to 48 feet average has
been sold at 24(1 to 22(1 per foot from the quay.
OAK AND ELM : The former is worthl22.l to 2s 4(1 as in
quality, the latter at 21(1 to 22(1 per foot with the cargo.
ITABDWOop: St. John of 14 to 15 inches average has
been so'd with cargo‘ at 181 to 19c1 per foot; from other
ports 14d to 18d per foot is current,
N. B. & N .S. PINE AND SPRUCE DEALS : Since the Ist
February the import has exceeded that of last year, and
sums up to 4,648,564 pieces, against 4,420,434. The stock

"CIRCULAR."
TO THE INHABITANTS OF LIVERPOOL
AND ITS VICINITY,

6, NORTH JOHN STREET,
(Three Doors from Dab Street.)
Liverpool, Ist January. 1857.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

G acquired a thorough knowledge of TEA by upwards
of thirty years' experience rs a TEA BROKER,--I ant induced,
by the promise of liberal support, to Commence Business as a
DEA LE R,-5011 respectfully offer you my services.
The present heavy Stock of Tea,-the prospect of annually
increasing Imports,-and progressive Deduction in the Daty,
present a favourable opportunity for the exercise of judgment;-
and, by an energetic application to busines,, and a sirupuioris
attention to the quality of my Tea, I trust to be favoured with your
encoungement,-and to retain your support.
I have the honour to remain,
Ladies a: d Gentlemen.
Your most Obedient Servant,
THOMAS WARD SHARLAND.
6, NORTH JOHN STREET,
(Three Doors from Dale Street),
LIVERPOOL.

Orders by Po,t promptly executed. Terms—" Nett Cash.''
Shipping Orders su;,plied in "Bond."

FIEST-CLASS PIANO FORTES.
W• LlFrAriLeniCisS ec shlant: eh
etohainfol inform his
NOW ON HAND A CHOICE STOCK OF

PICCOLO, COT rAoE, AND GRAND PIANO-FORTES,
By BROADWOOD COLLARD COLLARD, HOPRIN:iON,
On Sale at Manufacturers' Prices.

MERCHANTS AND CAPTAINS SUPPLIED.

28, HAMILTON-STREET, BIRKENHEAD.
(NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY).

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LIVERPOOL
AND CANADA,
Via PORTLAND, MAINE, U.S ,
Under contract with her Majesty's Provincial Government for
the conveyance of the Mails.
THE MONTREAL OCEAN STEAM-SHIP COMPANY'S
First-class powerful Screw Steamers
ANGLO SAXON. ANDREW MIMASTERIS.
NORTH AMERICAN WILLIAM GRANGE.
1ND1AN...... ...... JONES.
CANADIAN ..
Are intended to sail Monthly between LIVERPOOL, and
PORTLAND, U.S., as follows—
FROM LIVERPOOL.
ANGLO-SAXON Wednesday, Jan 28.
INLIAN . Wednesday, Feb 25.
FROM PORTLAND.
NORTH AMERICAN
ANGLO-SAXON
Freight to Portland, .W 3 per ton, Wth five per cent primage, pay-
able either here or abroad.
A limited quant ty of Net ight will be taken at a moderate rate.
Cabin Passage Money to Portland, Eivliteen Guineas; Forward
Berths, Fifteen Guineas, including provisions, but not wines or
liquors.
Steerage Passage Money to Portland, Eight Guineas, including
a plentiful supply of cooked provisions.
Arrangements have been made whereby goods and passengers
can be conveyed at very moderate through rates from Liverpool, via
Penland and the Grand Trunk Railway, to all the principal towns
in Canada.
Shippers will please send a Shipping Note with each caitload
goods, and they are requested to observe that one stamped and one
plain copy of each Bill of Lading are required for the (a?tain. No
Bill of Lading signed f a lesa rm'.unt than .41 is.
Ail goods must have their place of destination marked in letters
of not less than two 'miles in length.
Freights payable in Portland will be collected at tLe rate of four
dollars eighty cents to the pound sterling.
For freight or passage apply in Glasgow to Messrs. Jas, & Alex.
Allan, 54, St. Enoch-square; in London to 'Messrs. Alontgomerie
and Greenhorne, 17, Gracechurch-street ; or here to
ALLAN GILLESPIE, Weaver-balldings, Bfunswick•street.
Liverpool, 22n4 Opt., 1866.

THE GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ROYAL
STEAM-PACKET COMPANY.
• STEAM BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND
tv GLASGOW.
- VANGUARD (chartered) .... Capt. Wenn.
PRINCESS ROYAL (now building) Captain
Unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, the above or
other steamer is intended to sail (with or without pilots) between
Liverpool and Glasgow, with goofs and passengers, as under:—
FROM CLARENCE DOCK, LIVERPOOL.
VAN GUARD....Tuesday.....lan 6, at 7 o clock, evznlng
VANGU &RD....Saturday .. Jan 10, at 11 o'clock, forenoon
VANGUARD.... Thursday .. Jan 15, at 2 o'clock, afternoon
VA NGUA RD.... Tuesday.... Jan 2U, at 5 o'clock, age-noon
VANGUARD.... Saturday .. Jan 24, at 10 o'clock, morning
VANGUARD— Thutsday . • Jan 29, at 1 o'clock, afternoon
Fares:—Cabin, including Steward's Fee, 158 ; Steerage, As.
Servants in Cahln,Full Fare.
N.B.—Goods must be alongside One Hour, before time of sailing,
ROBERT LAMONT, 21, Water-street, Liverpool.,

AYRES DIRECT,
By the fast-sailing Packet
1.11
atl 11. M . ELIZABETH,
'141..," TO SAIL Ist JANUARY NEXT PRECISELY.
Rae first-rate accommodatir,n for passangers. First Cabin, anti;
Interme iate, 418 18s; Steerage, ..Cll 14s. Chlidrenunder tvrelve
years of age halfptice, Infants

To accure bertlia early application should be made to the agents,
SABEL & CORTIS,

I9riiitttr-stieet, and 13, neva t-road. Liverpool.