Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-12
COMMERCIAL.
UNION AND AMERICAN OFFICE,
KAsuvTTrp ApriI II II

NASHVILLE, April H. 1857. J
! COTTON-The receipts during the week have
been very light. We hear Of the sales to-day Of
| IS bales at 11@13 90.
T0BACCO.-Sales to-day at Johnson, Horne &
Co.'S Of hhds. at 90; 9 90; and Is 90. At A.
Hamilton Co. of four hbds. 10 75 Is %; L
Is and IL 49,
SUGAR.-TransactiORs have been light, although
prices still seem tend upward, owing to the re,
cent cold weather, which, as is generally supposed
has somewhat injured the growing crop. Sales Of
the week embrace only about so Lhds at price
ranging from II to l23c, for Common to Prime
MOLASsEs.- market is easier and holders
| seem rather disposed to realize The ruling rate
in the earlier part of the week was G8c but the best
article could have been bought within the last two
days at &c. in large lots Half barrels may be quo
ted at zoe. Golden Syrup is worth 90Gl 90.
COFFEE.-Prices have undergone no change, but
the demand is limited, buyers purchasing only q
sufficient quantity at the present high rates supply
their immediate wants. We continue to quote Com
at III Fair at u; Prime at l23, and selected
Baltimore at 129@l3.
SALT.-The demand has been good, and owing to
the recent advance in freights disposition is man
ifested on the part of dealers to hold for higher
prices. The principal sales during the week were
made at 81 1901 70 z sack for Fine, and 81 500
So for Coarse. Bbl. salt is still worth 35 cents p
bushel
BACON.-With heavy demand the market con-
tinues steady at 1O5c. hog round. The enquiry is
particularly for clear Sides which readily COM
mand lI3 from wagons. Hams are worth l0t, and
Shoulders 9Gy93.
LARD-The market is quite firm at our last quo
tations and we hear of a few transactions at slight
advance. The ruling rates for Prime lots are l28s
1s cents from wagons.
FLOUR-The transactions have not been large.
there is not a sufficient quantity in the market to
justify an export demand. The local demand, how
ever, continues good and our last quotations have
been fully sustained Extra is still worth 81 90,
and Superhne Sc 50.
CANDLES.-A better feeling has existed in the
candle market since the late advance in Lard, and
buyers seem more willing to take hold Of Star at tho
present high prices. Sales of 200 boxes, in lots.
we're reported at 26a2Sc. for short and full weights
Sperm may still be quoted 45c., and Talow at l3o
WHISKY.-The market has been quiet, and we
hear Of but few transactions of Importance Com
mon and Extra Cincinnati brands are held at Boa
p cents.
CHEESE.-The supply Of selected is unusually
light for the season. while a good demand exists.
Western Reserve may be quoted at l2!, and English
Dairy at Is cents.
FISH.-With a brisk demand and light supply the
market is firm at quotations. and in some in
stances a slight advance is realized Bbl No ,, are
worth 10 5OalI co. and Kits, Nos. I, > and are
worth IS, , %, and2 90. Smoked Herring may
be quoted at 7Oa75 cents = box. Sardines 90 r
doz. for quarter boxes, and 20 z dOz for half
boxes.
FRUIT-Ihe demand for dried Peaches and Ap-
pies is large and all that come to market meet with
ready sale at quotations. Figs are selling at I6a
2Oc z H. Raisins at 4 50 2 box, quarters l p.
Green Apples are scarce and selling at OOa8 30 p
busheL
GINSENG.-Tn good demand at 25c.
BUTTER.-Scaroo and selling at retail at 4Oa5Oc
Pb.
FEATHERS.-A heavy demand exists at 45a4cs.
for Prime Live Geese.