The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-06
Markets.
THE MELBOUKNk MARKET.

bElB)UR,E, JUL II, 1855.
Our imports during the closing fortnight Of last month
much larger scale than they have been for the
early part Of this sales however Of .aot articles Of
general consumption have effected at
prices and within the last few day di. position
to purchase somewhat largely american -four Of
dunn quality for transhipment the price varying from
subsding ana business l. more brisk still
do not anticipate any considerable improvement ill
the spring, when the roads will admit OF large supplies
being sent TO the mines and the interior.
j., the OsInanli, steamer, perceive there are fifty
ur vessels due at this port, having sailed from the
United Kingdom in March, besides which there are m ny
Of the February and January sangs not yet ar ct
doubtless all bringing general cargoe This will prevent
the large profits realized month two back being got
similar goods by these vessels STILL well assorted and
suitable stocks viii change hands fair profit
The dggngs still continue TO yield fair supply of gold
and the miners the whole doing well, though
must not take the amount brought down by escort the
true critelion; large quantities down by private
hand Gold is firm at IS rs 3D. The late forgery
the Uni; Bank, to the amount of Gl0H 0OO there
about has caused considerable excitement throughout
the colony, and consequently unprecedented on
that establishment for gold TIE capture Of most Of the
offenders, and secovery of large number Of the notes
thus early, will materially lessen the mischief Timber
Of all kinds arrives in large quantities. but not exceeding
the demand; the establishment of several American
houses OF business win ensure free supply Of this very
important article for some time.
BrsSKErs WooIIESs.--ln baberdashery and wooen
goods imports have been light. and such
in the market meet with ready sale the former at so
per and the latter at 80 to per invoice
net; both in demand and wanted.
CoAL1le supply OF English steam coal il limited and
than probable If hrewood Continues at its present
rate, that coal viii come into more general use.
COFFEE AND 1EAWe notice decline in coffee Of I'D. to
ID Per h. In tea the market has been rne especially
for cogou souchong and Tyson skin, which have been
sold at 81 S., with an inclination TO rise.
FLorE.-Since the publication Of our last circular the
arrivals from America also from the neighborns colo
mics, have limited and prices have been
what hrmer a strong disposition having beea prevalent
buy for ranshipment About b5l. have been 30
bought and orders ahoat for the purchase Of 1000
barrels Of medium quality -four for the same purpose
Vltr zftnat "A of in fhn ny
not likely to be materially increased it being generally
sumised that shippers will wait for aivce before SEMI
ing further in large quantities The market oveostockei
lEoNaoNo1y. assorted invoices meet with ready
sale at reuneratye prices at from 80 to 40 per cent net
American axes are sougnt AFTER and realize "a los per
dozen Cooking stoves are also scarce, and meet with
ready sale. Mafkc. firm, with upward tendency in
woodward the market is well stocked it nevertheless is
in demand, al low prices.
LrsIrR.This article still keeps up in price, notwtl
standing the large arrivals. Bailngs springing up
rapidly in all directions that timber Of all kinds in
o.mand at previous rates. American spruce and pine
boards have changed hands at I0s per 100 feet in tine
bay. On tie wharf the same would be worth 15s.
MILF LQuoR-1he market may now he considered well
stocked ii not overone for the present with all kinds vi
beer both in bulk and bottle, the consumption at the
present. being limited. still, when the
ther seis in there doubt but advance present
lrces viii be obtained and brisk demand take place for
taese articles
Of all kinds are held in large quantities. Inferior
,tnles duh Of sale, but line v d. L. viii average
sIqgrs-But little If any alteration has taken place in
the price of spirits since the publication of Bran.
dies remain steady ut lis lis Cd for Martel; Hen.
oSsy U. w. 1ts and inferior brands Us. to lls in
od Unless the arrivals in future very heavy these
prices will rule with but little variation, for time
to Case brandy Of superior quality IL worth from
Dos. 10 37s In runs, the arrivals have been light
sueAns Of good quality inclined to rise the supply
laerly having been rather limited. Fine Maurus will
realize lS5 per
SIATfs are in great demand, and will to a ready
market at good profit for length of time.
TALON il scarce, and in demand fof colonial consump-
tion AZ about e per ton In future exports of this
article will he very circumscoed indeed foreign
yet IN, lOrted
TonAooo-Ihe market Is well stocked with tobacco in
all forms.
wEE., especially light kinds, such as champagne
caret Re, duh Of sale AT The present Stocks
Of port and sherry quite equal 10 the demand.
WCci~-Ihe exports during the week have been GIG
bales.
THE LATEST GOLD CIRCULARS.
The gold market this week has been active. But
very little gold reaches from the sister colony in
consequence Of tie price in Melbourne approxnatng to
rates in this market and the flooded the coun
Try been such that Of the escorts side
arrived
Letters received from the Turon and other iggnps are
ali anxiety for the report Of the Select Committee on the
Gold fields Management bill Upon that depends our fl-
prospects, II mild laws enacted population will
flow in The gules and places distant from the river will
be worked as will then enable the digger to cart his
from distance and employ hands, which pre- can
not be done with the heavy impost eve1 mi e /,
up TO tie present have only been scratched There
fear liberal policy Is pursued but rich and vaul
localities will be found the has passed Tie
sand Of our best mners We MI anxiety 10 knov
what will be done TO bring thousands back.
Intelligence frcIa the OYens u still Of grca q