The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-27
GRAIN.

Total. ACE l., 2s5 eO,ss2 63,tss 427so
GRAIN.
For O supply OF breadstuffs we must still reconcile
ourselves to looking abroad. Our own production is
q mere drop in the bucket, compared with our con-
sumption; and so numerous is our population becom-
ing, and such large consumers are they OF all the
necessares Of life, that the supplies OF all adjacent
colonies, New Zealand included must for long time
be utterly inadequate TO our requirements. WehVe
considerable stocks OF American flour on hand; but
shipments from the ports of the United States appear
now to have been nearly suspended; and, as Is al
ways the case in rapidly huctuatirg market,
low prices have for time prevailed, and we begin to
fear possible scarcity before haryests come
round. 1t is rather fearful thought to those who
do not deal in -four and therefore have no interest In
high prices, that community like ours, accustomed
to extavagsnt consumption, is far distant from all
extensive sources OF supply. The course Of post with
England and America necessarily occupies many
months and between the periods OF orders being sent
and being executed there seems quite possibility
OF prices ranging from rate that Will be ruinous to
shipperstO one little short Of famine TO the consum
er While fodder cOntinues-s high that oaten hay
has long been, pound for pound dearer than wheat
en- -four, agrculturists will naturally avoid turn
ing their attention to the production OF grain. And
Ia the meantime, probably for many years. the sup
ply OF these colonies with breadtnfs will constitute
adrade very well worth the careful attention of the
merchants Of Great Britain and America.
TRADE AND COMMERCE..
The market is still Overstocked with goods; but
cur extraordinary powers OF consumption have pre-
vented anything like decided glut, waile symptoms
OF trmer feeling are beginning to appear. Credit
and confidence mistaken; aud activity is discer
Dlble in every department OF industry and enter
prise. Building operations are carried on to sur
prisirg extent and the town is consequently spread
ing out IN all directions, and exhibiting an improve
ment IN external appearance which would reflect
credit on ocer cities lew hotel has been opened,
fitted up in q style OF crest magDifcence. An ar
cade has been erected in the centre of the city, Pub
lie baths ale added the list OF our Injuries. We
have now post Office, which is perfect model of
completeness and convenience; and, if the official
management of the institution bears any analogy
to the mechanical PROJECTIONS OF the building, we
shall hear no more complaints about postal irregu.
laties. We have the pleasure also, of recording in
this summary decided progress in railway under
takjngs. The Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway
is III course OF construction, and is expected to be
opened for traffic in six or eight months. The ter
minus at the bay is to be connected with a pier
which will admit Of large vessels coming alongside
for -discharging their cargo. This will be Of i'm
mense advantage not only to merchants, who Will
thereby get their goods landed both at less expense
and in better ORDER but also to immigrants, who will
be saved from the vexations attending the present
system. The wonder is that such q work was not
undertaken sooner but once begun, we hope that it
The Legislative Council Of Victoria had been
oopeled on the 3Oth Of August The speech of the
Governor, Mr.. Latrobe, contained an unexpected al
that it was the intention of the govern
ment to abolish tie gold license fee.
For the next thsse months fee of e. is to be
will have been passed abolishing the fee altogether
or reducing it to nominal sum for the purpose Of
registration.
This sudden change of policy on the part of the
government of Victoria would render it impossible
to maintain the license fee on the fields of the pro
vince Of New South Wales.
The Constitution bill tor Victoria, it is announced
will constitute the upper chamber Of that colony on
the elective principle.
SYDNEY.
On the 18th Of September great public meeting
was held in Sydney to agree to q petition to Her
Majesty, containing protest against the provisions
and interests Of the inhabitants and to all sound
principles of British liberty The petitioners ex-
press desire to see established form Of govern.
ment framed in accordance with the genius and
spirit OF the constitution of their mother country
and declare iha. the Council does
not and canoos represent the voice OF the people of
New South Wales, emo is, therefore, Incompetent to
frame constitution which will be satisfactory 20 the
inhabitants of the colony. They also declare their
perfect confidence in the wisdom and justice Of the
Imperial Parliament and the sentiments that sway
the Councils Of Her Majesty on this question; and
they pray Her Majesty to withhold her assent to any
measure that may fail to embedy the views and
wishes of Her Msestys loyal subjects and petition
ers, and that some regard be paid to those views In
any measure that may be laid before the Imperial
Parliament.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
some land sales at Melbourne had lsaiztd 1855 per
oot or fl3 per Inch frontage: fms FOUR sss ssconds
gallon; champagne, Sos to sts per dog Scotch irod
ETA GIG per tons sheet lead si0 f45 deal bstsens
T. 3D. per foot Enslish sssd.ss $50 to $50 per ten
LABOR MAnsrT~rsrrisd couple mo ehildren) $40 to
fS6 to f4o general useful servants gro f7o gsrde
err, go to ESQ., men cooks f2 70 s4 per week carpen
smiths sos. to 25s farm aborers 25s to sss wta "a
tonl per vesh; seamen, for London, 145 to ESQ.,
irg 60 to fl0 per m5nih.
RxTr ar ExCu ;rc d.u a
that Ter cent; purchase bills LONDON at so days.
light. Tsr for every additional 80 days. per cent dis.
ccuIt issue disfss on London, 1T 30 days. per cen.
premium.
BANK suAIrs No ApstTalsian in the market; Union,
90 per c. Mt prtmum; Victoria "a los. premium.
At Adelaide trade WAS improving rapidly. Publis at
tnon was chiefly directed the opet ing OF the nsviga
titn on the river Murray sm. steamer, comm andsd
by Capt ain Csdeel was abe TO tew shallow brges laden
with stores through certain portion OF the river.
GoID.--The market was firm, ~ 60 los 3D. add moro
business eoipg several parcels being made up for
From the MeIver Prices Current, ssp,s nber 1e.l
Goocs Of all kinds are IN increased demand. A good
tendency TO teep prices here frn sale, CT ar hsve
been effected rs low as f5f ton which must entail
heavy loss to he ei!er Forces scarce ard high Tsos
consequence OF ,he large quantity Of second hand
ticles on The ground. Gold, sSs to 7s. Cd little offer
ing and the unsettled state Of the Melboprne market,
ard TIE threatened impostion CT expert duty, have
deferred itoiekeepers from purchasing.
Gee las advanced slightly during the week the figure
ow being f3 les Cd PER ounce
The mar.,t for proauee ard supplies continues thu
rene as last week except that -four renis firm at
small ad,arce; fine -four, fsb; seconds c32 to G33.
[Flcm the Ne bourne Wholesale Fri Current Sept 22
Sh &c us last summary thA market has undergone a
conroerahle change far the better. The causes which
produced the extreme depression 70 which tte-e allu
dc have leon SO great extent removed and the open
ing up Of new d. spgs 81 Bssrat bss ALSO contributed
this result The late from China has had its inha.
enec The tea market and considerable advance has
taLtp Iscs gou may be quoted At from f5 to Ell
aud ysoi tkin IRON f5 per ehe>t There is demand
for rgsrs 81 the fine scr Batavia IL worth e35 TO
fss. Large shipments Of sugar are expected aud tbs
pr'ftEt piees calnot be relied upon. Salt vey scarce
coarse sst rel al 50 and fpe at CO. O;ms ns stores
are 10 tcleiaby active demand. No change has taken
pace in the -four Market which keeps firm with every
probability Of a6yausirg. For Adelaide -four Es9 may be
qu'sd Tie proposed duty sphis has cause; great
demand lately. At sale Of kartells pale brandy on
Friday last 13s obtained for 13 hogsheads Case
brandy asked for at sos In boni The timber market
Is duh at preent and prices are lover Soft goods suta
be for this market y a from so to 40 per cent the
in,o price Boots and shoes to be bought at very
low pr,cep. the m AYk ct being quito full