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Froight.—From Messrs, Wheelock & Co.'s Report of 8th July:—Our freight market has been very quiet during the past fortnight both for London and New York, and tonnage especially for the former port is far in excess of requirements. Rates have-been maintained: whilst cargo to be obtained locally is very scarce. Coastwise—We hear of no enquiries for tonnage, and business is at a standstill as far ax outside charters are concerned. Nagasaki to Shanghai—In the absence of demand, rates by sailing vessels have declined to the level of steamers.
For London, vid Suez Canal:—Departures, since our last circular was issued, have been numerous, and all steamers fared well; we have now circulated for despatch within the week no less than four vessels, viz:—s.s. Shanghas, s.s. Glengyle, s.s. Pembrokeshire, ts. Dardanus, but prospects of their filling their allotments are far from favorable.
For New York, vid Suez Canal:—The s.s. Benlomond clears to-day, and the Port Phillip and Teucer are expected in the course of a day or so when they will take the berth and meet with quick despatch. Rates are now quoted 40s. per ton.for Tea and General cargo. Vid the Cape.—The Levuka is still on the berth, but there is very little probability of her getting any considerable amount. of cary STeparture for London:—c.c. Diomed vid Foochow 25th ultimo, c.c. Ningchow vid Foochow 26th idem, P. & 0. extra steamer Formosa Hid Amoy Ind instant, e.g, B vid Foochow 3rd instant, ".s. Tian vid Foochow 6th idem.
Departure for New York:—s.s. Promedheus vid Amoy 2th ultimo, se. Flintshire vid Amoy 2nd instant.
Shanghai Quotations are:—Shanghai to London, P. & OS. N. Ca. 8s. per ton for General cargo; 40s. for Tes and Ase. through from Hankow.
to London, O. S. S. Ca. 35s. per ton for General cargo; 40s. for Tea and 45a. Od. through front Hankow, Shanghai to London, Glen Line, 35s. per tou for General cargo; 40s. for Tea and 45s. 0d. through from Hankow. Shanghai to London, Ben Litie; 35s. per ton for General cargo; 40s, for Tea and 45s. 0d.'through from Hankow. Shanghai to London, C. Bf. 8. N. Ca, 35s. per ton for General cargo; 40c. for Tea and 45s, Od.'through from Hankow. Shanghai to London, Shire Line 25. 6d. per ton lower alli round, Shanghai to New York direc 400 for Tes General cargo. Nagestt to Gkanghei $0.00 per {on call end steam. Newchwang to Amoy 17 cents per picul nominal. Newchwang to Swatow 16 coats per picul nominal. Newchwang to Canton 18 cents per pid nomi." cand. per picul nominal. wets Wobu to Canton Settlements during the fortnight:—Anglo Indian, British bargue, 444 tons register, Nagasaki to Shanghai, $1.00 per ton 1¢ lay dave, Tents oe tripe SEO che berton it tay dae Disengaged vessel in port. Join Paisley, Am. sch., 700 tons register.
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