Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-30
Commercial RECORD.
NEW-oRLEANs, TUESDAY NIGHT.
DECEMBER 20. lS42

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very marked improvement has taken place business
since review OF Friday last, and market
appearance of activity gratifying behold after the
long spell of dulness under which have labored.
sudden in the Ohio rver has brought down large
titles Of Western Produce, of which city has been
comparatively bare for time past and the
market Receivers from the effects transition
from extreme scarcity abundance, shall expect
TO see very active business spring up.
In money have nothing of special interest
notice; Exchange still keeps up, and is good demand
There is but little inquiry for money, which is sufficiently
abundant for commercial purposes.
COTTON-Arriyed since the 10th inst, of Louisiana
and Mississippi 1924 bales Tennessee 1919 Arkansas
2l3; Lake 1895 Mobile co. Texas 6; together - SO bales
Cleared in the Liverpool 27l bales; Havre
l505 Antwerp 1856 n. York 1908; Boston lO03 Phila.
dclpha so; together 1888 balesmaking addition
stock of 1885 bales; and leaving hand, inclusive of
shpboard cleared this day, stock of 1873 7S bales
The large business III Cotton noticed in review OF
Friday last has again been followed by brisk demand
during the past three days; and the sales embrace about
$1,000 bales the greater portion of which taken
the English market Prices quite firm, holders being
disposed To ask an advance but buyers are unwilling
beyond the present quotations. 1t will thus be precevod
that the accounts by the Steamer have exercised
this market.
TOBACCO-By the received accounts in regard TO the
upper nves expect large supplies of the
article. Already 500 hhd have been landed since our last
reports the greater part however Shipment for planters
account and only few hhds OF crop, from Cumber-
land River. 1t very difficult Judge by the samples of
those small parcels. We have very short leaf
but very fine Tobacco and OF excellent color also
some although long and leafy mixed with green and spot
ted leaves. With few exceptions the whole has been
classed Frsts and Seconds. We make change in our
former quotations; but only add that have in fact no
standing and hope be enabled TO state
more extensive opinion, well in regard the quality
prices of the new crop.
SUGAR-Only moderate business has been transacted
in Sugar since ast prices remain unchanged we
quote inferior prime, &c. The stock on sale is equal
to about 1000 hds There have been offers crops
on plantation, but not informed Of any sales.
SES.-There has been pretty good inquiry
since last and several lots have changed hands for ship
men at previous l35 lac per gallon for oak and
cypress brls We have been informed OF sale of 80
$4,000 gallons plantation, below the city, AT llc
FLOUR-On Saturday there quite speculative de-
mand for Hour and several parcels were taken amongst
which 500 bbs ST. LOUIS go for part of which 90
refused The market was however, completely taken
aback By the which reached Sunday rise in
the Ohio river the immediate consequence Of which was
sudden decline yesterday to co. This morning the mar.
ket opened very fiat and early hour GOO barrels
changed hands at IS, which holders offering
sell freely but when closed inquiries there were
but few buyers disposed operate The sales within the
last three days embrace about $500 b the greater portion
Of which was for the Cuba market.
WESTERN PRODUCE~Ony small business Inns
been transacted in Provisions since our last owing 10 moro
abundant receipts, and the prospect Of plentiful supplies
since the rivers have rson Prices somewhat unsettled
and II ls difficult To give correct quotations. Mess Pork
new has declined TO 80; Prime 25a5 50 old mess
75aS 90 per bril-. VI. o., so prime 25; p o. 3 50a
90 Beef new ness, 10 00alO 50 per bh half barrels
So prime sscarce and will bring 0Oas 50 per bril- Lard
down &C. for strictly choice; $50 kegs ordinary were
taken for the French market SIC. Bacon very dull
Sides, 44-Shnulders 4c:-Convossed Hams, sc-Uncan.
vassed do. &c per H..
WHlSKEY.-Since our last about 1000 brls. have been
received which has had the effect Of depressing prices
riousy We now quote rectifed 10 2Oc. per gallon,
ing decline Of &c. former figures.
BAGGlNG AND BALE ROPE-We have still 10
notice dull market, but there's change in prces We
quote Kentucky BaCgng 10 l4c. cash, and IL &C. on
time India Begging II lGc-Keniucky Rope Sac.
SABT.-Since last cargo OF 1000 sacks Liver
pool has been disposed Of tho Of which kept secret
From store, quote coarse 81 35l per sack: ne 81 IS
$500. Turks Island, Is 90c. per sack OF two bushels
COFFEE-The demand continues pery limited, with
large stock Havana prime green, - a s{c-Mddlng,
Z s4c.-Rio, 1t a &c. per lb.-N q. Bee.