Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-07-14
REVIEW OF THE
BALTIM RE NJ A r X EFT
(ANp INCIDENTS CONNECTED THEREwITH0
For the Week ending last eUening.

REMARKS.-There has been more active bu-
siness in the general market during the passing
week than we have had the pleasure OF before re-
porting during the season; and it is that kind OF bu-
siness that is respectable, being devoid OF excite
ment and apprehension to the issue. The better
to explain our meaning we refer to the transactions
themselves, which will be found In the sequel oil
these remarks.
Our CITY continues to be providentially blessed
with good health, not Of the pestilence which
is devasting many other cities, towns and even VII
lagos, having yet occurred amongst us.
The steamer Niagara was reported to the Asso-
ciated Press of this city yesterday morning. as hav
ing arrived at Halifax on Thursday morning, with
Liverpool accounts to 30th ult. The N. will pro-
badly reach New York this evening Her accounts,
as telegraphed are, advance OF 5G4d. " H. IN
Cotton, with brisk demand; the weeks sales
reaching IA 1870 bales of which 1000 were taken by
SPECTATORS for export Baltimore Flour was selling at
23s Cd. a25s. Wheat, 6s. 6d.g7s. 4d. Corn, which
was scarce, was worth 34s.g3os I'd. Tor common
white; and Corn Meal l6s. a lis. Beef, in limited
demand, at former prices. Arrivals Of Bacon large
and holders firm Hams scarce and enqured Tor.
Shoulders in fair demand at los. 6d.@22s. Lard
steadv.-A good deal of business had been done In
American stocks. The commercial advices, upon
the whole, are represented as cheering
AMERICAN DRY GOODS.-There is very
little doing in the general way of business
BEESWAX.-Small sales continues to be occa-
sionally making at 2la22 cts, cash.
BREAD.-Prices remain steady at 3, a and cts.
% H. for NAVY and Pilot Biscuit, and Crackers.
CANDLES.-Sperm very firm at 49, Ada
mantine at 27, and Mould Tallow II Gl3 cts. U ID
COFFEE-The transactions during the week
have again been light, not exceeding about 2ooU
bags Rio 700 of which were at 6sQ74 cts; l6oo on
terms not public; and the residue at about 7497t
cts, all 6 mos. The low prices which have govern
ed the markets for a considerable time past, and the
high rates of freight from Rio Janero, have induced
importers we understand to hold their stocks for an
advance, particularly prices are looking up IN Eu
rope The stock at present here is upwards OF 5u,oUU
bags 1856 of which have arrived this week, and all
Except 1852 which from Porto Cabello) from
Rio Janeiro.
COTTON.-Prices have advanced and sales have
been made at the following rates, viz: 100 bales
Upland at 81 cts; 81 do North Cardinal middling
81; Is do. mid. fair Florida, 81; and 80 do Mobile
at the same, all mos; and by auction % do. Up
land 81 cts. U ID, cash. The stock remaining on
hand is only about 800 bales.
FEATHERS.-The market is we'll supplied, but
there is only a limited demand We note the sale
of 2d30OO lbs. Western, of medium quality, at &c
631 cts U b., cash.
FISH.-The season for business in Fish appears
to be pretty much over. Nothing OF moment doing
in any denominations and No 3 Maclsere are low.
err, small sales having been made at 4.50gS4.75 for
Halifax and Massachusetts, inspections
FLOUR AND MEAL-There has been only
a limited demand for Flour during the week, but
the sales of Howard street have been at improving
prices, the market opening at $3.50, the current
rate of last week, and closing Yesterday at S4.75
for fresh ground, at which price holders are firm
The principal sales of the week have been at 81 621
There is heavy stock of old on hand w hich dealers
find difficulty in disposing of, and even then not
without subjecting it to re-inspection. There has
been nothing done of moment in City Mills, some
few hundred brls. only taken at 46249S475; but
millers propose to contract for the delivery of
from new Wheat at S. which offers have been &C.
cepted to the extent of l92000 barrels. We note
the sale of $50 brls. Susquehanna at S4.624, and
another of 300 Western Penna. at the same price
The sales of Rye Flour comprise 200 brls. at
S2S7i per brl. In Corn Meal have no transac
tions to report Inspected this week.