Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-10
ST. Lotus. July al.


of produce, since our last Wednesdays re-
port, and transactions in hemp, flour, wheat,
corn, &c. owing to increased receipts, have
been TO more considerable extent than for
several several weeks past; tobacco and
lead do not come in very freely.
There is fair demand in the market for
all kinds OF produce now coming forward,
at prices as favorable TO the farmers and
planters, as those Of any other market of
which we have any knowledge.
TObdcco-The only change perceptible
in the tobacco market is slight decline in
the price OF the medium qualities Of which
and inferior grades, the receipts are chiefly
composed. There is but very little fine leaf
coming in, which is in active demand, and
commands very full rates. Sales during
the week amount to 160 hhds, the par,icus
lars of which we quote.
At the State tobacco warehouse 26 hhds.
Passed. viz: l hid. at s. 95; at IS 95;
bxs. at Sc IS a 5 Is; hid. at 81 60;
at So IS; 10 at 50 SO a 90; 8 at 81 go
2 3o-and Is hhds. Refused: a, $l75
Is; 10 at 81 a / rs.
AT the Planters warehouse so hhds.
Passed, viz: 4 hhds. at So SO a 4 IS; at
50 lod 3 80; &c at 50 so 95; - at
81 go a 2 45-and 10 hhds. Refused: -
at 50 o5 2 IS; So at 81 10dl9 IS.
Hemp-Sales during the week amount
to something over 400 bales, the most Of
which, being Of second quality ranged from
SOS to S65 per ton; first rate article, i'm
good shipping order, will bring $67 to $40;
lots in loose order we quote at $50 $50
per ton, as in quality. We have noticed
no sales Of water-ro.ted. There is q fair
demand in the market at our quotations.
FIour--The receipts have been pretty
Tree, but as in the last week, large part
has been sent forward, and but few lots
have changed hands. The demand has
slightly improved and the last sale noticed
was at So rs for superine, and So IS for
fine, which we quote as the market price
Tor good country flour. Sales Of city mills,
in small parcels, at 81 425, chiefly to the
city trade. y
Wheat-For the last two or three days
the receipts have been limited, including
two or three lots Of new wheat, which,
however, was not Of strictly prime quality,
but sold at 81 zoe. per bushel; prime old
wheat is scarce, and in demand at zoe. but
inferior which is not wanted by our city
mlllers, is rather heavy, and ranges from so
10 6Oc. spring we quote at 40 40. per
bushel.
COrn-The price has declined since our
last considerably, and several lots have
been sold since Monday at SOC. without,
and at IS SIC. including sack. There is
a moderate demand only in the market,
and prices tend downward.
Oafs-The demand 10 l;n,i,al nc.J ,r~
quote sales at IS 27c. per busheI without
sack.
Bacon-The receipts being very limited,
and the demand continuing steady, prices
have an upward tendency. We quote
hams at 5 a SAC. sides at &c. and shoulders
at Sc. per ID.
La,d-There is very little received
Strictly prime is scarce and in demand, and
other descriptions are in lair request
We quote prime at a5ic. and inferior at
81 a4ic. per ID.
TallO,o-The market is steady at a 81.
per Id.
Butter-Fresh Tor table use, we quote az
10 LAC. packed in kegs or firkins, 6 &c.
per ID. and dull.
Hides-Market steady at previous rates;
dry, &c. and green at Sic.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET, July 81.
The general dull state Of trade which has been
noticed for several weeks, still continues without
any indications of improvement at present. We
may remark that there has been less business doing
in our market the last week than for many wears
in any corresponding period Of the season. An
unusual number Of our business men have left
for other paEts-either for the east, west or north
or tor the refreshing watering places in our vcin.
lty. The river yet continues here at its highest
stages which Is extraordinary for the last of July
and by the last accounts we are informed that it
was at the highest point at Memphis, threatening
even more damage thar has yet been reported.
TOBACCO. during the past week our Tobacco
market has been somewhat more quiet, with how
ever fair demand for bright leay parcels; heavier
qualities meet with no inquiry We continue to
quote as tollows:--Damaged, inferior and trashy,
l ! 24c; common p &c; fair to good 81 4c.
fine to choice At 5lci fac Mason county Cigar
Leaf, 6 &c.
FLoUR.--Sales were made, and good Ohio brands
offered freely in the early part Of the week at
50 oO 80, but some little demand has taken
place since for fresh brands from the Leyee and
we can now quote Ohio at 81. The bakers at the
same time are buying ST. Louis at "a so a Al rs,
A great deal of sour Flour and souring must be
In store at this moment, and the bakers have con-
siderable OF the same sort, which may account for
them paying this high price for the St. Louis
brands. Shippers prefer the sweet Ohio brands.
Stock diminishing, all sold at the landing One
oad arrived since, and small lots say g to 900
bbls fresh Ohio in store.
LARD.--The sales this week have been for the
Havana market ut &c. for good hard white Lard,
say to amount of 5000 kegs, otherwise there is
no demand, and large stock at least $4,000
EGGS; DC is the highest market rate for large bts-