Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-12-14
,Gbr Markets -Iutr5t 1ate5

NASHVILLE. Tenn
The river has been gradually receding al
the week. and is now quite shallow again
there being only 20 inches water on Harpetl
shoals.
business continues dull in all its department
except that of Groceries, which is active, an,
the sales would be heavy were not the stock,
IN store SO much depleted. The low stage o
water in the river is the greatest drawback OF
this important branch of our trade at present
preventing as it does, a ready increase of sup
plies.
| Cotton-The cotton market has been dull
and dropping since last Saturday. Sales in the
early part of the week were made in small par
cells. as high as 71ac; but since, prices have
gradually gone down under the influence of
unfayorable adviees from New Orleans, and the
continued unnavigable state of the river, which
forbids shipments. Accordingly the sales
amounted Friday to only 46 bales at 797 Zoe,
and to-day &c. was the highest figure that buy
ers were willing to risk. Private Geographic
dispatches from New Orleans of the 9Th. quote
middling cotton, Nashville list) at ~ @Sc
and our own dispatches quote New Orleans Ga
better grade) at 81 @81ac, and heavy sales.
The receipts have been large this week,
going over 8Oo bales. Total receipts to date,
since LIST Sept. 1856 bales against AIS bales
at corresponding date last season.
Tobacco-No sales.
Flour--The stock of Flour is very much re-
duced, though still ample for the demand,
which is regular. Ne change in prices.
Meal is still scarce at 8oG90c Il bushel.
Bscon-Demand limited. No change in
prices.
Feathers have gone up, and are now quoted
35@37c
Candles--No change in tallow candles; star
have declined and are now hold at 25@27c.
Salt--No alteration in the price of barrel
salt There is no coarse sack salt i'll market;
fne is selling at So.
Groceries--Demand good, and prices fine.
Pork Al @5c.
Beef Cattle 31s@4c.
Sheep S11a@S2 b head.
LOUISVILLE, Ky
Beeves--Receipts fair. Sales to the butch
ers, from the stock-yard, at 4@614c, as tot
quality.
Hogs-Prices firm, with sale Of 1900 fat
hogs for packing at 81 80 cash, and various
sales at sc, on time. Sales of inferior and light
hogs at 41s945sc. cash. Sales of dressed
hogs from wagons at SC. We hear Of sales toi
for the supply of the market at 3@
Stac gross.
OGIo-
Flour firm at Sc 50@6 CO.. !. Hogs &41l q
a. :. Green meats, Shoulders BIC; Sides
"A; Hams 6lac. 1900 kegs prime lard Sc
-. Mess Pork l2c.. =. Whisky 2sc.
NEw Yo6k. N. "
Cotton duh, declining; Orleans middling
85s @ssS1c, ;. Mess Pork lower, s l362@13A i
Prime Si2 37@i2 &c.,. Prime barrel. lard
loT +. Money stringent.
NEv ORLEANS, La
Safes of Cotton for the week $1,000 bales, |
stock exclusive Of saip-beard 1884, 900 bales;
increased receipts 1900 bales. Orleans mid
ding 81 @skc.
TREs---
River still at low mark No boats. Ship !
ments Of cotton by railroad quite brisk. Bus
mess dull for the past week and but little
changein market--with the exception Of ba-l
con which hiss downward tendency. Thus |
far. there have been 5000 hogs cat here, and |
they are still coming in. The highest prices
paid is $51a net. The hog market viii close
carly.
ATLANTA, Ga
We.havs noticed the sales during the past
week of a few small lots of bacon sides at
lO0lOISc q h. Also some hams at 13c, /
aud shoulders. though the demands not equal
to the supply. !. Lard 2 Dbl, lie, dull -.
Butter 125S al5c. large supply. ;. Eggs I5c
Wheat 81 40 p bushsl, on arrival:
Corn soG9oc 2 bushei, ready sals,. Meal