The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-13
JOHN GODFREY COHEN,
Licensed Auctionaer
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE

SIDNEY, Aug IA, 1852
The friends Of New South Wales must be grstided to
interesting themselves much with the railway ques-
ton and that at length there is prospect Of gaining
must observe how elhargio the British government rs
main We have seen f14 and els per ton dem anded
distsnce Of one hundred and twenty miles At ne
greater distance an abundant supply Of wheat could
wheat would fetch nine shiings per bushel in sgd
ney all farm produce would Ietch proportionatsly
yet the land remains worthless to govern
ment in the abserc of railway transit. most pro.
country; but the government must be most ints-
rested a. 1t WI ud derive from the
sale Of cong uous land for townships well sgdcul
tural purpotes At time when che squsers should b.
most heavily taxed so that they may be greatly sdvan
tagged by railways improved thoroughfares notice
their taxes be -emtted but the squatters an
powerful in Council and the trading community suffer
proporionately We at the antipodes have put most
novel construction the principles OF trade a
practsed in the old country At home Individual ate-
rest is taci iced for the welfare of the c0mmunity
enlightened government sacrifice the com unity TO in
dvidua interest and consequently laws enscted for
the protection OF wine growers, brewers tobacco grow
ers sugar ienes, and dstilers (now almost only
manuscures TO the great prejudice Of other interests
ana the squa.ers the of being rewarded
by exavagent prices for their produce for the convey
ance OF which to the metropolis their prospects,
good by improved tho oughfarts and an imme inux
q mmgrants I'LL pat them in possession of labor a:
their own price The advantages are all in favor OF
the squatter-the mercantile community bear the ex-
pensts.
rcly fiieghts charges of landing aud shippng at
toue and landing here with duty Of s. 4d per cwt
oud us sugar sh pay ony Of - Ga on she sugar.
on iu The shape Of drawback thirty per cent above the
imlori duty Our rums-ths importer Of b 2. pays two
fegh.s, iand ccopeiing Waiting, dock and shipping
charges at hcc interests and risks arrival hero hs
is 10 Be net by protective duty Of Cd per gallon In
favor Of New South Wales distilled spirit II protectiea
to be toll raed it should be in favor of the importer
In the West Indies new is looked upon poison,
and to prevent the evil consequences Of use
Of merchsnt ycsels take out sufficient old last
the voyage out and home. Now, we have Eeen rum 20
into consumption diiec from Its distiliaton We fear
much that the Customs and Colonial Distlaton bill have
pased through the Council far without receiving any
consideration fom the bulk Of the legislation and the
protection to be extended to branch OF industry
The agIculturit needs 1t most ne abours under very
fire. &c., and miserable roads to bring his produce to
market Yet he is not protected and very properly 80,
sDd more sSsssy IN oGany IN
per cent but this must daily look remit
ted and goods fan nations British ports under hs
same restrictions.
There has been but tring business doing this week
the scarcity Of carriage and an absence Of orders from
the outports have kept us unusually quiet
Ale and porter without much alteration Bysss II
quoted at i2 but inferior bisnds have suereda decline
certificates worth 13s to las.
Rum Is offered st 5s for strong to arrive but 5s Cd
is quoted for fine TO laud.
Wines are quiet
Fruit Is also Without particular inquiry table fruit
finest quality sells freely.
Copper and patent shsathing quiet and iron OF
most descriptions Sheet rcn, lead pipe, zinc and tin
plates, Of sizes saleable
Cigars-Heavy shipments have nearly cleared the
ket only parcel remaining unsod Of the late impor-
tations.
Cofee-There is heavy consumption. and low stosks
Cordsge.-Coir and small Manila are saeable larg
invoice OF Europe has been quilted to the trade.
Pepper and pimento are inquired for.
Sugar has BEEN taken at very full rates at auction
Teas are realizing very favorable rates. We notice
sale Is advertised Of small parcel but without ds
pressing the maj ket in the least.
Flour and all provisions, still maintain high quota
tops.
Salt flates. deals and soda ash scarce.
Tobacco has been quilted TO extent, but at low
quotations.
Owing to the recent fires, and equcnt loss to the
mercantile community, notice indispostion ON
their part to afford to the trade the facilities o(
credits hitherto except where their interests sum
ci,Dty protected by insurance
II. HARNETT. Broker.