Japanese and Common Brands... 5.2.5 a 5.3.0
COTTON—The season is nearly over, and we shall in future only give market quotations, atleest until there is something more interesting going on. At present, the young plant in this neighbourhood looks very promising.
EXCHANGE.—Rates on London have steadily declined, there being a moderate demand for remittance, whilst the supply of bills has been small, and Bank drafts have latterly been placed at 5s. 10d. a 5s. 94d.; Credits, 5s. 10)d. a 5s. 10}d., and Documentary, 5s. 103d.
5s, 10}. ' On India, transactions have been effected for most, about Rs. 367, but only a limited' business has been done.
Hongkong, Bank paper has been sold to a moderate extent at 27 a 26j, but Private bills have continued scarce, and the quotation of 274 is almost nominal.
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