The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-02-04

in arriving estimate approximating to accuracy
For instance the above figures would show falling off
in lard Of AZ lbs per hog when in is AZ pounds
per hog, we have ascertained by calculating each
stare and the same remarks will apply the average
AS regards the average weight of hogs, we OBJ
taned as we have already stated the 179
places, and lind the total weight hogs packed at
these places last to be All 99 40 lbs The weight
90 sr number packed at the same places this
decrease in weight which is equal 253 hogs which,
being deducted from the given above leaves
crease of shade three and half per cent as com
pared with the crop last The hog crop of 1858 SO
compares then follows with that last two wears
~ per cent. greater than that of 1878.
As regards the falling off in the lard the average weld
per hog as shown by the RETURN 80 lbs. last year.
and 25 lbs. this year Now by multiplying the whole
number OF hogs packed both reported above by
the yield OF lard per hog each year. arrive the
supply of this article with all accuracy
1887 ,e75 hogs, 80 lbs per hog &C. 2es $50 lbs
ls5s-9.... 2,436,S73 " 25S :" 81 $50 79l lbs
Decrease. e................. ..,...... 4,73s .45elbs
This is about per decrease as compared with
last year An impression prevails very generally that
the deficiency lard is much greater than tbis bn
seems to have been overlooked whilst there is large
falling off in the yield per hog there is greater mum
than last ~ ~
Our correspondents unanimous stating that far
mers and store keepers packed very little pork this sea-
son, whilst greater amount than usual was cnred nv
them last year. that there can be no doubt that the
supply ofbacon and bulk this source the pres
indeed W
that OF last year 1t should be remembered, however,
that the large amount of last years cure which passed
over INTO TINS year. answers to great Offset
Tor TINS deficiency and in making calculations regarding
the supply this should be borne in mind
Is also stated that the supply of hogs be brought
10 market during the spring and summer months will be
ar less than last year and with good reason think
put these specuations matters which intelligent
business men are fully capable of examining themselves
The Cincinnati Price Current SAYS The bad failure of
the crop of Faxseed in the West fully and as the result
has shown accurately reported this paper last August
Is now developing its influences and prices of Linseed
Oil tending strongly upward whilst the stocks in all
the leading markets of the country unusually small
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS, Feb. 2-There is very
firm at $50 per ton. " ''NU anu
The Cotton market is quiet, with sales $50 bales to
note, at about previous prices
The market for Coyerseed is active and buoyo,t or
about 500 bushels have disposed Of part at 81 per
pushe and part on terms kept prvaeour lowest figures
Seed is wol tn s2l2k per bushel Domestic Flaxseed IS
wanted ana IN od IS oD very scarce at 81 per bushel
sale OF 10000 lbs Dried apples made to go out of
lne market on terms Kept prvatesad to be within
range of previous quotations
There is very little export demand for our and the
market IS quiet at previous quotations. and 500 bbls
standard Superfne sold So at which rate it is firm
zoo obs Pennsy vana superine good brand also sold
at 80 ana 2oo obs extra Family Flour so per Dbl
the retailers and bakers buying in small way at the
above rates and fancy brands at Sc 757 per bb ac
cording to quality Rye Flour and Corn Meal are scarce
and wanted at S4 for the former and for the latter
small II sale OF Pennsylvania Meal, however is reported
mand it is limited and prices about the same with
sales of 300 bus fair red to note at l32 500 bus ordna
y Kentucky at l3sc., and 400 bus. prime Penna and
Delaware do. at 14Oc; white ranges at l5OGl7Oc as in
quality, with small sales Rye is steady demand with
further sales of Penna at S5c Corn is dull there is
less Offering, and prices range 7577c for yellow as
to toe condition the latter for dry lots with but little sell
brought SOC in store; Delaware held at the same
price.
The market is nearly bare of Coffee in first hands
and we hear of no sales. Sugars in light supply,
and held above the views of buyers. OF Molasses a
42c. on time ~' N
There is not much doing in Provisions, owing to the
nrmness of holders but advised of sales of about
so casks Bacon Shoulders &c. and 100 tierces prime
western Lard at 13c per Id.
the Whiskey market is steady with further sales of
bbls at 272sc for Pennsylvania and Ohio 26c for hhds
and 25c for drudge.
NEW BEDFORD OIL MARKET, Jan. 81 Sperm
The market for Sperm Oil remains firm although the
transactions have been considerably those last
week The sales since our last embrace 635 bbs in par
GELS as follows l4O bbs. dark at $50 cts 40 do. do
l3s cts 300 do good at l43 l25 bb 146 cts and
80 do at $50 cts. per gallon.
WHALES in active demand and we notice an advance
on last weeks quotations The transactions include sales
OF $3.50 bbs to manufacturers We quote ,s35 bbls
at 90 cts geo do at 81 cts 500 do at 56H cts per gal
Ion. Also $50 bbls dark cts 20 do do at so cts
200 do brown at so cts and $50 do South Sea at So
WHPRoyE Tha sref closing @ WIN t9r,her inquiry
actions.-Ne'o Bedford Shipping List.
WILMINGTON MARKET, Feb. 2-TuapEyr1sE.-The
receipts since last review have been heavy, and with
good feeling in the market prices have advanced 10 cts
per Dbl all grades Transactions the week foot up
IA, ,6s2 bbIs =
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-There has been a better feeling
In the market for this article since last review than
fo the week previous and the prices have
per gallon Sales Tor the week of $50 bbs closing 46
cts per Dbl.
RosIN-The market for this article during the past
week has been almost entirely neglected for all grades
and we have heard cf sales of only S4S bbs No l. at
81 IS per bbl SO bbs Pale S425 per $50 lbs and
800 bbls Common at 81 20 per 80 lbs and of 100 do
at 81 Is for large bbs.
TAR-ls in good demand with only light receipts and
we note an advance since last review of cts per bb
foot up sales for the week of only 6l5 bbs closing
at SIS per bb On Monday 329 bbs. were sold at 81 e
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK, Feb 3.-Flour is heavy; sales of 500 bb
today; State S520G53 35; Ohio Sc 25G635 Wheat is
firm sales of So 900 bushels Western white $50 5l cts
Corn buoyant sales of II 900 bushels mixed So cts
fered and 81 asked. Pork buoyant sales Of Mess
at Sl7 75GlS62H. Bacon is buoyant at 9dIO4 cts
Lard closed buoyant at 4@l226 cts Whiskey closed
at 2SH cts. Spirits Turpentine 49q49H cts. Rice is
firm.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 3-Flour is unchanged. Wheat is
steady at 145d175 for white 13714O cts for red
Corn is active-yellow 75G7s whiskey closed firm
at 27td2S cts.