of the Newest Designs.
Baracetsts. Broocnss. Ean-Rixcs.
SILK.—A large business has been transacted during the past few days, and settlements since the departure of the English mail on the 3rd inst., are estimated at fully 2,500 Bales, Settlements consist of nearly all classes of Bill, with the exception, of Haining, which have not been on ofter. Prices have ruled very
to realize, on the part of holders, was ovin firm until yesterday, when ome sight apsety and a decline of about Tls. 10 per picul was established, but only for common and market Silks, All'Chops on the contrary have eagerly taken at very full rates, Tls. 6273 being reported paid for Koo-fong-sing" No.3 Red Peacock is quoted Tle. 555; No. 4 Teatlee Ts, 50a 580 per picul. Loyang and common ing Taysaams have found ready sale at Tls. 405 a 415 for the former, and Tls. 420 a 440 per picul for the latter, but these two descriptions of Silk are very inferior.
The unsold stock is rather limited, say about 1,000 " 1,500 Bales, and further supplies are close at hand.
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