OTAGO. (FROM 'THE "DAIUY TIMES," OCTOBER 23.) An uuaccountnble dulness continues to hang ove our markets, and oven the uear approach of the Christmas holidays docs not induce that activity which is usual at this season, and transactions are ooufinod to the daily requiioments of tho trade. Adelaide) flour continues in limited demand at £16 10s. to £17, according to biand. Tiisimnian oats, 7s. Gd. Bran, 2s. In spirits business is very limited, except a small parcel of MarteU's pale brandy at lit., we hour of no transactions worthy of note. Sugar excites moie attention, later advices from Melbourne intimating a strong speculative movement having set in there. In tea our market is at a standstill. Pi oviaions also continue neglected, except good cheese, which, being scarce, brings readily Is. 2d.
OTAGO LIVE STOCK REPORT. fDriTer, Maclean, nnd Co '* Report for week onillng Dec 18 ] The market during the past week has beeu quieter than \vn have known it for several mouths past, in consequence of very few lots of good stock being at present on haud for sale. There is still a very fair demand for prune fat cattle, and good strong well bred stores at payable rates, but inferior weak cattle are almost unsaleable at any price.
