Since last writing there has been a slight improvement in business for London, alt Place, There has only been one steamer loeding outside the mails, and she has received very fair support, ough no change in rates has taken Coasting trade has been very brisk, and a very large demand for tonnage set in with the result that several good charters rare effected, which took up all the available steamers, enquiries are still being made for further vessels, but there seem none to be had.
For London via Suez:—The s.s. Sarpedon is the only vessel that has been loading, so she naturally received all the cargo she wanted, and left on Saturday, the 30th ult. The 8.8, Calchas, due here on the Sth inst., will remain but.a few days, taking her departure on the 12th ins 20th ultimo. The Argyl, which has at Inst been successfully floated, is due to-morrow, and will in all proba For New York vii Suer—The s.s. Pingruey has been loading and took a very large cargo from this, ling on the lity have to be docked, but as it is not anticipated that much work will have to be done, she will get very quick dispatch, as her space allotted here has been greedily taken up, her stay will be very short, The -Johu Sanderson follows in about fortnight from date.
For New York via Cape:—The Manuel Llaguno leaves to-day for Hongkong, she took but a small quantity from this as our Southern friends have sufficient cargo and are anxiously awaiting her arrival in Hongkon; For London vii Suez.—Sarpedon s. 30th ultimo. For New York vid Suez.—Pingsuey 8.8. 30th vid Cape.—Maniuel Llaguno s.v., vid Hongkong......2nd Oct.
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