Prrpzr.—White none offering. Dealers are anxious for supplies, they are willing to buy at 17 a 18 Taels per pecul.
Dyewoons saleable in small lots at quotations.
ov.—Tho demand is improving.
Imports since Ith instant, White 10,105 peculs, Brown 16,055 peculs. Exports since 11th instant, White 5,715 peculs, Brown 8,865 peculs.
Svoa.—The market lacks animation, the only enquiry of importance being for Taiwan White in small baskets. Rates without change.
METALS.—Leap.—Sales of L. B. are reported at Tls. 4.55. increased, and as the natives are still desirous oF purchasing, a material advance is observable. Transactions only amount to 6,000 bundles at Inox.—Last week we reported a very strong market with unwillingness on the part of holders to part with stocks. This fecting has prices ranging from Ts. 2.60 @ 2.675, and for a desirable assortment of best quality Iron Tls. 2.75 has been refused, hohers looking for Tls. 3 per pecul atleest. This course seems to be warranted by the recent advices from home.
COALS.—Prices remain firm, arrivals small. Cardiffs Tls.. 11.50 ship's side, English wanted Tls. 9.50, American Tls. 14.50 to arrive Australian, Sydney Tls. 10.60, Newesstle Tls. 9.50, Japan good kinds Tls. 6.50, Formosa, wanted Tls. 6.40.
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