Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23
From the Augusta constitutionalist d Republic.]
AUGUSTA MARKETS. Sent. 81


Cotton.-We have had a pretty steady mar
ket this week, but transactions have been con-
fined mostly to the new crop, about six hundred
bales OF which have changed hands within the
range of our quotations below. The lower
qualities begin to make their appearance more
freely, and for all grades below good middling
upwards, for which grades there is fair demand.
The quality Of the Cotton now coming to hand
is much below that of last year. and the recent
heavy rains, it is thought will do considerable
injury to that now opened. The receipts are
light for the season, and nearly all arriving is
accompanied with positive orders to sell. We
quote as follows:
Inferior and ordinary ..............."71(G8
Low Middling to Good Middling ......9@91
Good Middling. ...l0(...
Middling Fair. ..........................l
Far.
Groceries.-The good navigable condition of
the River has enabled our merchants to get up
portion of the Fall supplies and they have
been kept busy this week in receiving goods
and filing orders Of planters and country mer-
chants The stock of goods at present on hand
is good and we'll assorted.
Corn.--Up to Saturday last sales were max.
ing at 60 to IS sacks included. Since Monday
an export demand has sprang up, and nearly
all in first hands has been bought up at 65 to
20 cents, principally at the latter price. Some
holders are now asking Is by the small quant-
ty, sacks returned.
F0ur.-Holders are stiff in their asking pr-
ces. Augusta Mills finds ready sale at Sc for
superfine at wholesale S6aS6I by retail Fam
Ilv cplI of % OF ubo nd
Country Flour is selling by the quantity at $6l,
and retailing at $64a$6t per Dbl.
BdcOn.-There is better demand for good
article, and prices are stiffening. We now quote
ribbed sides (Tennessee) at 81, and clear at 81
@l0; Shoulders I 1908. Good joint meat is
still scarce.
Cofee-Stock on hand moderate, and in con.
sequence of the sudden rise in the Northern
markets holders have advanced their prices and
are now asking II to IL IL cents for good
article of Rio.
Molasses.-Stock of Cuba good. Holders
are selling from stores "a %, according to
quality.
Sugar.-Stock on hand large, and principal
sales ) IL to ~ for Orleans and Muscovado:
Porto Rico IL to IL; Clarified = to 81 ac-
cording to the grade. Prices looking up.
Sat-The stock in first bands is light and
higher prices is asked We understand lots of
100 sacks have been sold this week at 81 so
cash. Retailing from stores at 81 50 to 81 60.
Wheat-There is good demand for Wheat,
and good red meets with ready sale at so 80
cents, and prime White at 81 10 a 81 rs per
bushel.
iTocks.-The only transaction that has come
to our knowledge this week was the sale of %
Shares Georgia Railroad at $40.
Erchange.-Our Banks are drawing on New
York and other Northern cities at IL per cent
prem. for Sight Drafts.
Feights-The River is now in excellent
boating order, with every prospect Of continu
ing so for the remainder of the season. The
quantity of Cotton Offering is on the increase,
but it is still limited. We quote to Savannah
50 cents per bale; to Charleston per Railroad
70 cents per bale.