Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-07-09
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY S. 1852.

REMARKs-At the time closed report last week a
faint hope felt that there prospect of improve
men in the water communication by the lat erans and
pleased to Learn that expectations have in
been realized On Tuesday last the Cape Fear
had risen six feet which rise it is thought will enable
some forty RATS of timber which understand
very much wanted to reach the market in a few days.
and probably bring from above the locks The river
at this time in good boating order far
ccssary to that purpose We can, however, stated
last Thursday, look for but little produce present. in
consequence of the busy amongst the farmers
their though there has been
al rise small amount of both turpentne timber
its down. Business generally has been dull during the
week. as is usual at this of thu Below give
such remarks as seem to proper to fair view of
tions far reporter has been able them
and believe they will be found in the main nearly If
quite, accurate.
P. s. Since penning the above remarks we learn that
the river at Fayetteville Is feet water up to
yesterday but that it then falling rapidly We
regret to learn that of the locks the river above
Fayetteville gave way day two SINCE which, PERHAPS is
the cause of the rapid rise.
NAVAL SroREs-The market for Turpentine has had
downward tendency from the of the weeks
and prices have receded from last Thursdays lowest
quotations down 81 IS z 40 for yellow and So IS
IS per bbl for virgin dip The receipts have likewise
been light having in by communication
above tdeway and have reached only about 1000 barrels
We quote sales during the week follows yellow dip ~ so
40 az 35-rirgn dip %, IS, 81 s5 per $50 disclosing
this morning at lowest figures SPIRITS TURpENrISE.Ts
article has also given way per gallon within the
day or two We note sales of about $50 barrels part
the week at &c. per gallon 81 Tuesday price
800 bbls yesterday evening and this morning 3t cts
at which price the sales closed this morning, with
300 barrels the market. RosrN.-We sales of
about 100 large barrels 81 and 800 small do
cents per bbl closing these prices this morning TAR
Is in demand ut % per bbl., and arriving.
BAcoNThere has been receipts of n c. Bacon during
the week. and stock growing light. Sales by factors
home consumption in lots to suit at prices varying within
quotation marks Sec table, Western cured Bacon is in
supply and sales quantity and quality
suit at 81 to III cents perlb
BEEF CATrrE.-Two three small droves of Bceves of
n,iddling fair quality, have in since last Thursday
and disposed of at prices ranging from Al S5 per 100
lbs. nett.
CoRS.-Only about 500 Bushels of Corn have been re-
ceived during the past week. taken by Dealers at IS
per bushe The stock in has been considerably redu
ced and may be said to be somewhat light though yet
scarce. .--...-- ..->
FLoUR-Far stock in store and sales in quantity to suit
at prices ranging within quotation marks See table
HAY-Saes of $50 bales Eastern make ut 80 CENTS and
100 do do partially damaged RAIN went at IS cents per
100 lbs. HI
PEAsNo Cow Peas in Markets and they are In consider
able demand.
PoRk.-No change to notice in prices Of Pork.
TIMBER.-The arrivals have been extremely light,
continue last weeks quotations. but rery few sales
sHNaLEssales of contract Cypress Shingles s5 per
m. Nothing to note in common.
FREIGHrs-Are firm. See table. Quantity Offering has
been reduced.
STAvRs.-NothiDg doing in this article No receipts
LARD.-Priees remain quoted week ago, with no
reeeips of N. C. made. See table. Stock light.
LiMEWe note sales Of HOO casks from vessel 81 Is
per cask
LunBER.-We hear Of nothing doing in River Lumber.
LIoUonssales in the small way from store ut prices
ranging within quotations. See table.
MoLAssEs--No late arrivals.