02 Feb 1848
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Newspaper
Commercial Daily List
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 02, 1848
Page
1
The report notes high activity in Irish beef pork and lard trading with solid demand and full rates in Waterford and Belfast. Prices for Dutch and English beef, bacon, and hams are described as high but steady, with steady barley and lime values and a cautious trade in second hands.
The Elizabeth and Coronet 1200 tons loaded with guano, Jamaica birds tobacco and other cargo. various vessels including Patras Elizabéth and Antigua entries noted. The index lists seed wine sundries and cord among readable items, with dates and ship names from the Gravesend area.
The text records a dull oil trade with prices lagging and little market animation. It references positions and moves in mid day trading, with scattered fragments mentioning Ank Sou, Pek, and various coded indicators. The overall tone suggests a lack of activity and modest price pressure across listed items.
The Bombay market summary notes unfavourable home and China news depressing Cotton Wool prices, with recent deals in Dharwar and Bangalore listed at 112-115 rs per candy. Purchases included 600 candies Compta at 82, 300 Bangalore at 80-81, and 500 bales Dollera 794, plus 4200 Broach new crop at 40 rs per candy. Sheep wool trades are dull with little activity and opium imports around 250 chests, price 950 ra per chest asked. Freight rates to Britain remain about £3 12s to £3 18s for Liverpool and £3 15s to £4 for London, with no tonnage for either port today. China rate 144 ra per candy is set for a vessel.
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