The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-12-13 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.

attributed, to some extent, to local causes. At New
Orleans, and other gulf ports, the prevalence of yellow
fever, until a late period, undoubtedly kept back ship-
ments. More recently, at Mobile, a difficulty between
steam-boats and planters, as to the rates of freight on the
rivers, limits the receipts at that point. In the Atlantic
states, since the 25th October, a belief has existed, on the
part of the planters, that the frost caused great damage to
the crop, and they are, in consequence, holding back their
crops in the expectation of realising higher prices later on.
The export to Great Britain continues on a very moderate
scale.

On the subject of the crop opinions vary from week to
week, and the heavy falling off in receipts gives more con-
fidence to those who believe in a crop of about 2,800,000
bales ; but, after all, it is nothing but mere guess work at
present. Just previous to the frost on the 25th October,
3,000,000 bales was considered a low estimate. The frost
changed the views of all, or nearly so, to a certain extent,
and the mass settled upon 2,800,000 to 3,00000. We
have, during the past week, been receiving accannts that
the injury sustained by the frost is much less than was
supposed, and that during the whole month of November
the weather has been of the most favourable character for
maturing and picking; that bolls only half made on 25th
October, and which it was thought were destroyed by the
frost, have since matured and opened ; it is, therefore, not
improbable we may soon find public opinion jump to the
other extreme, and indulge in estimates beyond the pro-
bable truth. As yet, frost has not visited the south-
western cotton region, and there is no doubt but that the
weather, since the latter part of October, has improved
the prospects of crop, not only as to quantity, but very
materially in regard to quality of the late pickings.
The following is a statement of the movement in cotton
since the Ist of September last, as compared with the
previous three years:—

1853 1852 1851 1850.
Receipts at the ports 421,000 751,000 477,000 454,000
Exports to Great Britain 112,000 251,000 150,000 177,000
„ France 1'7,000 35,000 61.000 68,000
„ other for. p'ts 80,000 43,000 23,000 38,000
Total exports 139,000 329,000 234,000 283 000
Stock on hand
From which it will be seen that the decrease in receipts
now amounts to 330,000 bales ; the decrease in exports to
Great Britain, 139,000; France, 18,000 ; other foreign
ports, 13,000. Total decrease in exports, 170,000 bales.
BERADSTUFFS.—The market for Western and State
flour opened rather heavily on Saturday, with less in-
quiry ; but, on Monday, after the receipt of the Canada's
letters, there was an increased demand for export, and
some lvance was realised. Yesterday the market opened
slightly easier, owing to a recurrence of mild weather here
and at the West, which tends greatly to facilitate the re-
ceipts ; but, towards the close, with less offering, there was
some reaction, and our revised quotations now stand about
81c. higher than on Friday last, for nearly all descriptions
except State. The Atlantic's advices were considered fa-
vourable, and it is understood she brought large orders,
particularly from the continent. There is a good inquiry
for fancies and extras, in part for shipment to California.
The wheat market opened dull and depressed on Satur-
day; but, with more inquiry on Monday, increased firm-

ness was apparent, especially for the common descriptions,
which are most wanted for export. Yesterday the market
opened easier, but after the receipt of the private letters
per Atlantic there was a slight reaction, and more steadi-
ness at ale close. Our revised quotations show a decline
of lc. to 2c. on prime qualities, and a proportionate ad-
vance on the common descriptions, with large sales. In-
dian corn has continued in active demand, in part for ex-
port ; the market slightly advanced on Saturday and Mon-
day, but yesterday, with large receipts, a portion of the
improvement was lost, the market closing firmly at the
decline.

PROVISIONS.—The demand for western pork continues
moderate, and with only a limited demand ; prices of mess
and prime are again 122 c. to 25c. lower. Beef has conti-
nued in moderate request, but country mess and prime,
with increased receipts, have declined 25c. to 50c., closirq
firmly at the reduction. Lard has continued in fair de
mand, and, with a light supply of good, prices are firml3
supported. Butter is dull at previous prices. Cheese
with an increased supply, has declined ic. to lc.
Irsort.—There was a fair demand and much steadiness it
the market for Scotch pig, but other descriptions remain
very quiet. The sales are 600 to 800 tons Scotch pig, al
$3l to $35, cash, and $36 to $37,50, 6 mos.; and most ol
the recent receipts of Russia sheet, before arrival, on terms
not made public. The advices from England for pig con.
tinue favourable, and higher prices are now asked.
NAVAL STORES.—Most descriptions continued very
quiet, though holders of spirits turpentine are firmer,
a little better price was offered yesterday. The stoci
turpentine is light, but the scarcity of fn
vents operations

fight room pre

FRET ]TS.—NEW YORK, Nov. 30.—T0 Liverpool, the
Great Republic engaged 12,000 to 15,000 bushels wheat,

in bulk, it 12d, 3,i5(k) barrels flour, at 3s 6d, 250 tierces
beef, at 6s, and 1,500 barrels rosin on private terms. By
other vessels, about 25,000 bushels corn and wheat were
engaged, at 12d to 121 d, in bulk and ship's bags; 3,0(
barrels flour, at 3s 6d ; rosin, at 4s 6d ; cotton

to 3-16 d for square, and 5-16ci for round. tables ; lard, 40s
and cheese, 55s per ton.
HAVANA, Nov. 22.—The stock of sugar at Havana ww.
100,000 boxes, and at Matanzas 10,000. Assorted ww

quoted at s:lc.- to 7c. and 9c.; yellow, 51c. to 7c. ; brown,
54c. to 51c. ; Cucurucho, 41c. to 54c. ; and Muscovado, sc.
to 54c. The stock of coffee was very small. Rum was
scarce, at 45c. per pipe. Prices of tobacco were excessive,
and the shipments of cigars were few. Exchange on
London dull, at 134, and in some cases done for less. Ex-
change on New York and Boston i premium. Freights
are dull, and vessels are not wanted.
SAN FRANCISCO, OCT, 31.—Trade has been active, con-
sequent upon a temporary increase of demand for winter
supplies in the interior, but a combination of circum-
stances operate to prevent a restoration of confidence on
the part of buyers. The supply of general merchandise
never has been as large as it is at present. Several failures
have recently occurred. Money scarce, at 3 to 4 per cent.,
on good security. Doubloons very scarce and wanted, 7

per cent. premium. Mexican dollars, also, scarce m
wanted, at 8 per cent. premium. Exchange on Englan
at sight, 47d. the dollar ; 30 days, 47id. ; 60 days, 471 d
France, sight, 4.80 f.

AUSTRALIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE VICTORIA

The Australian Steam Navigation Company's screw-
ship Victoria, Champion, commander, arrived at Falmouth
on Saturday. She left Sydney, Sept. 17 ; Melbourne, 23 ;
Adelaide, 29 ; King George's Sound, Oct. 9 ; and the Cape
of Good Hope, Nov. 7. She is 84 days from Sydney, 78
from Melbourne, 72 from Adelaide, 62 from King George's
Sound, and 32 days 20 hours from the Cape of Good Hope.
She brings on freight 184,000 ounces of gold, and has
44 first and 53 second-class passengers, who probably
possess over 20,000 ounces, some of them having nuggets
varying from 34 to 65 ounces each.—The intelligence
from the colonies generally is satisfactory.

At Sydney the rural and pastoral districts to the north
were very prosperous, and high prices were given for
stations. The city is free from robberies, and handsome
buildings are rising in all directions. A Government sur-
veying party was on duty at Port Curtis or Port Gladstone,
800 or 900 miles north. This port is said to possess many
facilities as a convenient outlet for wool and other agricul-
tural produce now conveyed expensively by land to Sydney
for export.

The Paramatta Railway is making slow progress, in
consequence of a deficiency of labour.
The Adelaide steamer was lying at anchor in Sydney
harbour, her destination undecided. She is said to be in
better condition than was at first supposed.
The Walter Hood was to leave Sydney on the 12th of
October for England by Cape Horn.
The market price for gold at Melbourne is £3 17s.—
rising. Wonderful discoveries are making at the new
Ballarat diggings. Three men in six days are said to have
raised 192 lb. weight of gold. The license fee has been
commuted from £1 10s. per month to £2 for the remainder
of the year— 90 to 110 days. The diggings are healthy,
and the diggers are adopting a more scientific mode than
formerly ; they sink a shaft from six to twelve feet
diameter, to a depth of from twenty to one hundred feet,
and from the base work radiating tunnels, which are con-
nected at the outer ends by a circular tunnel. All the
produce is sent up the shaft.

- Excepting one at Sydney, all the gold companies, espe-
cially the Peel River, are unsuccessful, in consequence of
the heavy expenses. Through the increased efficiency of
the police the city of Melbourne is quiet. The pro-
jected railway to King William's Town, twenty miles,
has not been begun for want of labourers. About twenty
or thirty merchant ships, with their topmasts struck, are
lying useless in the port. Seamen are scarce ; wages,
from £lO to £l2 per month. The Roxburgh Castle was
to sail for London on the 30th of September. The Her-
cules was preparing for sea.

Some land sales at Melbourne had realised £156 per
foot, or £l3 per inch frontage; fine flour, £33; seconds,
£32 ; cauliflowers, 18s. to 245. per dozen ; geese, 255. to
30s. each ; fowls per pair, 14s. ; potatoes, 30s. per cwt. ;
butter, 4s. 6d. per lb. ; hay, £35 per ton ; fat cattle, 355.
per 1001 b. • Burton ale, £6 6s. to £7 ; Martell's brandy,
13s. per 4,a110n ; champagne, 30s. to 355. per dozen ;
brown Java sugar, £l7 to £2l per ton ; congou tea, £6 to
£7 per chest ; Java coffee, 74d. to Bd. per lb. ; Barrat's
negrohead, 2s. 3d. to 3s. per lb. ' • English cheese, 10d. to
per lb; Scotch iron, £l4 to £l6 per ton ; sheet lead,
£4O to £45 ; deal battens, is. sd. per foot ; English
cordage, £5O to £6O per ton. Slop clothing not remu-
nerative; superior sorts sell better.

Freights to London.—Gold, 44d. per oz. ; wool, id,
per lb. ; hides, 20s. to 255. per ton ; tallow, 30s. per ton ,
oil, £3.

Rates of Exchange.—Bills, 95 days, 6 per cent. ; be-
yond that, 7 per cent. ; purchase bills on London, at 30
days' sight, par ; for every additional 30 days, I, per cent.
discount ; issue draughts on London, at 30 days, 2 per
cent. premium.

At Adelaide trade was improving rapidly. Governor
Sir Henry Young had been staying at Adelaide recently.
The Echnnga diggings, 15 miles inland, were not very
profitable, although adventurers were still at work there.
The Cleopatra was loading copper ore for London, and
was to sail two days after the Victoria.
The Queen of Perth, Scote, from Dundee, and the Spe-
culation, from London, arrived on the 21st of September.
The Roxburgh Castle was to sail for London on the 25th ;
Ambrosine, on the 24th ; Francis Henty, and Marie Hur-
He, early; Sussex, in October ; and the Great Britain,
steam-ship, for Liverpool, in December.

The Adelaide was still at Sydney.
Another grand discovery has just been made. Three
vessels have ascended the Murray River 1200 miles from
the sea. The navigation is proved to be safe, and the
depth of water varying, for immense distances, from 18 to
36 feet. This river is said to be navigable much further
inland, and one of its tributaries, the Darling, is reported
to be navigable some 300 or 400 miles.
.. .

Since the date of our last summary (Aug. 18), the
escorts have brought down 258,927 oz. The returns show
a steady weekly increase, with the exception of last week,
which exhibits a shortcoming of no less than 12,000 oz.,
taking the average returns for the preceding four weeks.
GOLD RECEIVED BY ESCORT SINCE AUGUST 13, 1853.
Aug. 20. Aug. 27. Sep. 3. Sep. 10. Sep. 17.
Bendigo, &c. 26,167 35,360 39,077 41,681 21,738
Mayor 1,438 1,408 2597 1,590 1,633
Private escort 6,313 4,552 4,846 6,090 —lllllarat
Ovens ...... 5,746 5,995 5,358 sul
Goulburn..

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