The North-Carolina standard., 1846-03-11
THE MARKETS.

We were surprised, yesterday, by the arrival of
London packet, bringing four days later intelli-
gence. This news, although unexpected, is in
some respects important. The money market was
easier; stocks had improved cotton was in good
demand, and trade IN the manufacturing districts
was good. These accounts will have rather a ia
vorabe influence than otherwise.
The weather after being very cold, has moderat-
ed but there is at present more the ground.
The travelling on the railroads has been greatly
interrupted. Merchants begi 10 appear here; The
season, however is later Than usual. There is a
general belief that the Spring sales will be large.
The country is rich the farmers have had good
prices, and have in fact realized more at their own
doors than the produce has brought after its arrival
market. ETpreSS.
Conon-The news BY the steamer, and by the
Toronto have had the effect to strengthen the mar
ket, and the sales have been quite active. The
falling off IN receipts Of Cotton, at the Southern
ports also had influence to strengthen the market.
N0rdL StOTeS-The last sales were at so for
Turpentine, but sales have been made since our
last. The stock here is estimated 10000 bbls.
Sales of Spirits at 621 65 cts; Rosin 1,25.
WILMINGTON, March 5.
Naval StOres-From 5000 to G, 900 barrels rur-
pentne have been sold since last report at 81
per barrel for soft. and 81 for Hard. Tar, ST. IS.
There is very little TurPentine 10 arr We. The
depression in the market is matter of surprise,
from the knowledge of the fact that there are no;
90 600 barrels of the old crop left in the woods
which quantity would be consumed in less than
three weeks by the DistillerIes in this place, and
the new crop will only begin to arrive about the
first Of May next. We can hear of sales in
Spirits Of Turpentne. In the absence of sales,
holders are disposed to recede shade from OUR
quotations, viz ; 60c per gallon.
Lumber and Iimber-The article of Lumber
is very dull of sale. In fact, can hear of no
sales to report. We have lowered our quotations
to $I1 SO S12, for Flooring boards. Timber sells
rather more readily than during the previous week.
But prices have not varied materially. We quote
fo-Ha nd n ma lIfU
Staves-Red Oak hid dressed are again lower.
Last sales SO $40.
Shingles-This article has declined very mate
rally since last report. The last sales were made
at 81 SO and So.
Cofee-Scarce. Quotations without change.
Lime-Retallng from store at ST. so. None
ahoat. ..
MoLasses-None in first hands-sales have been
made at % 23c. during the past week.
Ground Peus-The crop of Pea Nuts have a
bout all arrived in market-about 80, 600 bushels
have been received this year. See quotations for
present rates.
direct, sold at ST SIC. New Orleans more firm,
at 73. -..- -..-
Corn-One cargo, about 1000 bushels, has ar
rived since last report and is selling from on ship
board in quantities to suit purchasers at 65 and
zoe per bushel. u Journal.
PETERSBURG, March g. 1916.
We have to note some improvement in the pri-
ces of Cotton and Tobacco this week, with bet
ter demand.
Iobacco-The breaks continue small for the
season. There is better demand, and prices
have improved little. We quote Lugs at 81 90
to 2 70; Common Leaf TO 81 so; Fair to Good
at IS to SO So.
Cotton-The sales this week reach to about 30C
bales at to 7c. There is now good demand
and all ptIme lots will bring the latter figure.
Wheat-There is nothing doing in this article
the bad weather has prevented arrivals this week
We quote at 90 to l03c.
FTour-There have been sales of about 200 bar
rels at 4 62 by retail al 81 to $5.
Bacon-Va. cured, hog round, / to 7 !; Sides
I; Shoulders 6; Hams to &c.
Lard-Smail sales at ] pa. Rep.