Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-07-15


Susquehanna ditto,.... 2lo {" -
1924 brls. 200 hf brls.
Forming a total of 7,724 brls. Wheat Flour Ex-
ported within the time to foreign ports 3O3
brls. Of Flour aud 65 brls Corn Meal
GRAlN.-The receipts of new Wheat have been
moderate during the week, and at close there is
little none i'll the market; IN consequence of which
as contracts for the delivery of Flour vet only
partially fulfilled, prices have advanced, and are
fully TO cts. higher than at the close of the
kct on this day Scn'nght. Good TO prime lots OF
red have been taken at Goa s LIZ, and for cargo
of North Carolina strictly prime, weighing 81 lbs.
$l.l7 per bushcl paid on Thursday. We quote
1.n5a = 10 for red, and 2a3 cts. might be OBJ
tanned for very prime; and white is worth Liza
$l.2O. There is little or no Rye coming forward
Corn has varied materially from the rates of last
week, and all that has arrived has been taken readi
ly, closing at 42a43 cts for white and I6al7 for yell
low Oats unchanged, but remain al 3la35 cts.
per bushcl
HEMP.-We know Of no transactions. The mar
KIT is dull.
HlDES-Are dull of sale: buyers as well in this
in Eastern markets, show disposition to operate.
IRON.-Of the transactions of the week in Pig,
We note 80 tons Ashland Anthraclt sold TO close
on terms not public, and 60J tons Baltimore Pudding,
taken by Eastern manufacturers also private terms,
but the latter supposed at something uadcr S2o per
ton, 6 mos.
LATHS.-Wc note the sale of a cargo of Eastport
inch sawed Lahs at Sl.l6 per NJ: and an invoice
of Pickcts al 5a s per Nj.
MAHOGANY.-W note the sale of about 60 logs
at and 10 cts. per foot, mos.
MOLASSES.-Wc have private transactions
to report, the market still continuing very dull BY
auction 25 hhds. Porto Rico sold at % ia23 cts per
gallon, 4 mos, the former pric"
OlLS.-There is only moderate demand for any
denomination, and prices without alteration.
Linsccd will not command over % cts.
PLASTER PARASITIC transactions ofthe week
comprise several parcels of which were large,
al 25Oa S2625, and one of about Az tons at $2.6S4
per ton.
PROyISIONS.-The stock, in proportion it
continues to diminish, has concentrated in fewer
hands, and prices have become firmcr, and IN some
instances particular descriptions are held Tor an ad-
vance.
Beef.-Thc stock is quite light, and no transactions
are reported to us. The sales chiefly for ships
stores.
Pork-Therc have been further considerable sales
of Mess at lO.75a $ll per bril-, cash and mos.
adding interest," one parcel of 100 brls., and several
others, taken at these rates. Prime has sold at
1915, and a small lot Of rather inferior at some
thing less.
Bacon-Continues in good demand; and although
the weather has been unfavorablc for its safe keep
ing the stock, as far as we can learn, is in good
sound condition, and prices for all descriptions are
looking up The sales of the week have amounted
to about 200 900 lbs, the larger portion probably
Hams, which were taken at las cts. per h., cvden-
cling material advance within the last two or three
weeks; while for sugar and extra-cnred Family sizes
9 cts have readily been paid in lots of 100 and up
the more exceptionabe, but prime command cts,
cash, and have sold largely. Shoulders have further
improved, and sold in lots of 400 to 100 pieces at
cts, and few of good quality and handsome appear
ance, can be met with at less price.
Lard-Has advanced TO 4 cts. in brls, and 81 in
kegs; sales of the former Thursday, in lots OF 200
brls to go out of the market at that price, cash,
while some holders refuse to sell under I J. lot
of 900 Ohio country packed irregular kegs sold early
in the week at cts, mos, interest added, but
subsequently good article in uniform packages can
not be obtained under 8 and some holders demand
Cat which sales have been made in New Orleans
and it is also high and in demand in the Eastern
kets, but quoted no higher than the sales here.
Butter-The market is inactive, but prices steady.
Cheese-Is in limited request at quotations.
RICE.-The sales include 10 tres. in parcels for
export, at 8. 50a $ .62k per 100 lbs.
SALT.-A small invoice of Liverpool Common has
sold on terms publc-ths description is scarce at
the Eastward, The last price paid for Turks Island
IA small LOTT was 90 cts. per bushel mos.
SPIRITS.-N. f. Rum is dull OF sale at 2! cts.
per gallon. Whiskey has improved, and, with
limited supply, sells readily at % cts in hhds' and
90 in brls. ;,
SUGARS.-The weather has been too unfavorable
for operations, and few private TRANSACTIONS nave
taken place-ony Of any moment, ~ hhds on
private terms, has come to our knowledge. by anc-
tion 24O hhds. Porto Rico sold at 3.6Od $49O, and
l44 brls. do at 455a s $50 per 100 lbs., mos The
arrivals for the week, from foreign ports, are o29
hhds. 10 tres. IL brls and 90 bxs.
TOBACCO.--The market remains without
movement, save few small lots occasionally taken