The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-11

After calm cometh Storm" seems
about to be verified as regards business
movements in St. Paul. The quickening
impulses of open navigation are acting as
strong disturbcrs of the calm which has so
long reigned over our business community.
There is as yet but little doing, for the
stocks Of all kinds are exceedingly light, and
money is still very scarce, though it is ex-
pected confidently, that in few days the
market, as regards the latter, will be much
easier, and remain so.
Most of our heavy dealers are absent at
the east making purchases, and Others arc
preparing to 60 thither. This fact, and the
present scarcity of material upon which to
operate, make every thing quiet, so far as
active transactions are concerned, but the
expectation of goods from below to arrive
soon, has caused busy hum of preparation,
which, if not so pleasant as that of actual
business, is nearly so in the reflections which
it suggests.
The progress of our commercial prosperi-
ty is well indicated by the reply Of a leading
merchant to US yesterday:-"Last year I
ordered double the stock purchased the
year previous, and was then compelled to
make considerable additions to it. But a
triAing quantity is left. This year shall
be compelled to double my stock again
upon that Of last year, and so will every
dealer in the city" This, in few words,
tells volumes, for we have no doubt that
every dealer in the city will bear witness to
the great truth contained in it. 1t proves
couclusively, that there is not only sus-
tanned, but a rapidly increasing trade in this
city. 1t shows That it possesses that strong
and necessary element in the success of a
commercial city, a back country to supply,
and it points out fully the fact that St. Paul
is the centering point to which all the great
commercial interests turn, and cling
So little is doing at present that it is
scarcely worth while to glance at the pres
ent state Of the market The fact is, it is
in state Of exhaustion from severe deple-
ton during the past winter, and its ener-
gies cannot be revived until the full opening
Of navigation-but next week we may look
for the beginning Of a better state of
things Competition will begin to find
competitors, and capital its earnest USE
There will be life and activity. and pleasant,
and resolved faces, upon the streets and in
the stores, and the spirit of commerce will
cast its strength into the struggle for gain.
We inquired yesterday the prices of few
leading articles of provisions and found that
Mess Pork is held at $22, with very light
stock; Extra Flour at from $50 to $40;
Flour in bags from 4 so to S.; Corn Meal
200 to 1925; Beans l,25 to $3.50. In
Sugars and Teas there is little change, and
there is so triiling supply Of all kinds OF
provisions and groceries that it is well relief
is at hand. Of cattle on the hoof for
Strengthening, there are none; but one of
our largest dealers went below some days
since to purchase stock, and may be expect
ed very soon to return with q drove; the
first Of many which will quickly follow.
Every thing looks well, and promises
well. and We have full faith in the predic-
ton we make that the present season will
surpass the expectations Of the most san.
guine. We hear nc more grumbling,-no
GROWERS stand at the corners and call the
commercial position Of St. Paul thing that
may be shaken to pieces,-but, on the con-
trary, there is hearty good will, and q
consentaneous purpose which mites all, for