Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-12-13

mission, and 20 advance the cost ofcooperage and
salt, and wait the return Of shipments for their
advances. q
The Abbeyiile rs CT Press of the 9Th inst, says
Several drOves Of hogs have made their appearance
in our district. The ruling prices seem to be 4
cents, but we think they must come down
The Cincinnati Price Cwrentpublishes the follow
ing extract from private letter written by we'll
informed and reliable gentleman at Dublin, Ia,
under date othe End inst which that paper regards
as fair indication Of the feeling that prevails
throughout the West 80;
al do not intend to make any offer for hogs until
prices become more settled, or materially decline,
Which, think, win take place if not within the next
week, within the month. Having but little doubt
that there viii be considerable increase over last
year, in the number and weight Of hogs, and con-
siderng the very stringent and critical condition of
the money market it appears clear to me that great
caution is necessary in our operations this winter
feel therefore, that safety altogether on the side
of prudence. There is one unfavorable indication.
find there Is really anUsaaL disposition or the part
oarmers and droUers to pack rather than yield TO chat
they call very Eoo prtces. number of the larger far
mers have commenced having their hogs packed.
Cincinnati Market, Dec. 8.
CANDLES AND SoAP.-NO change has taken place
in any article during the week. The demand is
quite MOueTalS We CoHiAHAS w QuOOS ObdI NdA-
dies at 17c. net, for full weight; TallOw 119l2c,
and Opal Ice, with the usual discounts the latter
to the trade. We quote Soap at 4c. for Palm, and
&c. for No. - and &C. for extra, net.
GHEEsR.-Afair business has been done during the
week at steady rates. The sales add up S,l0O bxs.
at &c. for new and unsolicited DID, Sc. for selected
old, and ll(1l24c. for fancy brands
FRUITs. Green Apples continue to arrive very
freely, and are exceedingly dull at $l2592.25. In
Dried Apples and Peaches the business doing is of
retail character at SI.259l.3 for the former and
$2@2.25 for the latter.
FLoUR.-Under the influence Of large arrivals,
and the discouraging accounts from the East to-
gether with the advance in railroad freight alluded
to in our last, the market has been quite duh
throughout the week and prices declined fully 4Oc
per brI. The market closes dull at $4,000 for
superfne, and 81. 10a425 for extra. BuckEheat
sells at S2.75a3 per cwt
GNsENe-The demand continues steady at Aba
44c.
GRAIE-The market for Wheat has been less active
since our last review and with increased receipts
and but a moderate demand, prices have declined "a
4c on prime qualities, and 5a6c on lower grades,
closing at 85c to 88e for prime White; 74c to 76c for
prime Red. There is less frmness in the market for
Corn, and prices are &c lower; Gales $4,000 bush,
closing at 32a33c for new
IRoN.-A moderate business doing in Pig at $28a
so for Ohio Hot blast Bars sell at 24c, with mod
crate demand -
SLED.-There is no change in the market for any
kind worthy of note. Wecontinue to quote Flax seed
at80e. Clover is nominal at SIS. Agood deal coming
but there is no demand.