The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-14

W. r. COLEMAN AND CO.'S CIRCULAR.


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. II, 1852
Throughout the past fortnight the weather has been un
this city but have extended throughout the State Will,
The real interests Of the country have been greatly ad
vanced by the copious showers that have faen the i'm
mediate effect has been to Interfere with transporatiou
and prevent the shipment Of goods TO the interior We
bave consequently TO notice less active country trade
thus far this month than reported for the closing fort
night Of January although The number of
that have occurred since for the OF
The 9th inst was written, are by means nconsider
able PURCHASES have been principally made upon city
count, comprising also speculative operations in liquors
and feed grans while sugars ut time taken
TO come extent by operators
Owing the low prices which have continued 10 rule
for Eastern provisions, the trade have evnced dspos
ton to buy freely but they have taken very little OF
other articles such as candles and coffee, which
ftll held at high figures AS the close of the rainy
season approaches and accounts received of great
activity in mining operations heavy springs business s
looked forward to and purchases made more with refe
to that prospect the expectation Of which
than to any immediate demand for goods. Importe
have also been induced by the TO refrain from
urging consgnments and the result has been mpart
certain hrmness to the market 10 maintain prices
The advces that were received by the mail that left
New York January g. thought to be favorable to d.
minished shipments from the Atlantic sde but find
that although eghts are quoted for the succeeding mail
as rather du yet the quantity Of goods shipping larger
than there to anticipate would be the case
Nothing therefore be said in tho way of encourage
ens to parties who continue to send forward supplies
abundanty and must leave the record Of sales
sgnments made at loss 10 tho shipper TO have s effect
upon those who need look for other returns long
tney persist in ignoring anything that can be said in the
way Of advice.
Eastern shpbsead has gold at decline consignments
very difficult to place Boots and shoes are still dull
without Improvement Candles little inquired for and
the combination yet hold their heavy purchases. An
hracc coal Is in better request and arrivals have been
placed on better terms English are steady without stocks
in first hands, Coffee held at high figures but no bust
ness has been done since last Cordagc continues duh
and scarcely asked fer; market lower meal has
declined and finds but slow sale. The jobbing trade in
dry goods has been unmpotant arrivals Of domestcs
large and realize lower figures In fish, mackere arc
lower but dry cod is readily taken up arrival at high
figure for lots in prime order Fruits and sauces less
active and the market well supplied Rasins apples and
other dried fruits remain as last reported nuts Of all kinds
dull. In French goods there is little doing; sardnes are
nrmer Guipy bags continue nominal, without any
selling; additional receipts are looked for from the
East Indies Lumber very dull and quiet, under light
max ing at previous rates No malt liquors selling
and prices but nominal In metals pig iron has re-
cedcd, and the market for all kinds Is inactive Molasses
and syrups find little SALE prcos unchanged lmporta
ons of nails to parties outside Of the trade are slow Of
sale. Naval stores inactive In oils material advance
has occurred TO t stock of nseed; other changes
to note Provisions have been freely dealt nbeef
stocked bacon in good request, at better prices brned
hams have improved shade, patent covers find mode
for choice steady inferior rihc lower lard is in good
favor and finds ready sale upon arrival at advancing
order upon landing, and receipts require in
speoton Oregon meats bavo cone in more freely, an
are principally held for better terms Foreign rice
nues heavy, with transactions confined mostly to job
bng business; Carolina shows Improvement Raw
suga,s are less inquired for but market firm
ness refined has iuctuaed, ,dvanoc ef &c per lb
not being maintained Domestic spirits have been bought
largely upon speculation, and held By operators
for advance in foreign there change be noted
Spiris urpcptre arc lower, and find few buyers Fast
ground salt as last reported with saes W arrive
full 6gures In coarre learn Of change. Teas have
changed hands freely and prices be quoted an i'm
provement Wines as last reported, and very little doing
Woodenware DULL anticipated receipts light, but stock
ample for the present. Yeast powders have not va
ried. ..
MONEY MARKET. :
The country has been visited throughout the fortnigh
by abundance Of rain. The prospect Of successful
mining season to coming spring and summer Ia place,
hey ond doubt In the meantime receipts OF dust from
the interior have been rather retarded than Otherwise b.
the wet weather. II being almost impossible 10 traspor
goods throughout tho mines during It's continuance.
AT the close OF business the 1lth inst there were
s732 sol in the State Treasury. Select COMMITTEES o
the Legislature upon State finances report that, ae
making the most liberal allowances for expenses interest
&C., there will be In the treasury February ], 1850, up
wards OF 1895 COO They recommend reduction OF VI
property tax from 80c 10 40c The OF these figure
| Will In all probability be adopted.
Inc United States Assistant Treasurer In this city IN
ved proposals FOR the purchase OF $500 900 Sub
drafts to bo used In rcmtanccs the Eastern states
The bids were opened at day, ami wcro taken
| follows-slI 800 at 2H pcr cent premium; $4,000 a
~ 20, and the balance at az.
Az the present writing there no indications Of