18th instant says:—Settlements reported during the period under review have been chiefly on Russian account, prices showing a slight decline on those ruling at the departure of last mail. Natives have been shipping freely to Shanghai, about 34,000 half-chests having gone forward since the issue of last circular. Stock is estimated at 13,000 half-chest for the most part of an undesirable quality. 'The total export of Hankow District 'Tens is 6,525,723 Ibs. over that at same date last' year, while re-exports also shew an increase of 3,130,173 Ibs. The following figures indicate the entire business to date (inclusive of Kiukiang Teas) as contrasted with the settlements to same date last year 1870, a8t6, 1er +HiLaTO™ sel "Decrease HanS30" 20,00. 20,000 10/000 Inereawe 150,900 4,163,800, }-chests Kiuikiang Tea meinied, eliists Kiukang Tea included On comparing quotations current during the past fortnight with those of the two previous seasons, the rest 11,00218.00 1 418,60 10.0416.00
9254 975 95001200 8.60010.00
Business reported during the fortnight is as follows Settlements.
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