Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-29
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS.
Monetary and Commercial.


Financial matters were active yesterday,
and Money in good demand, though in suf-
ficient supply to meet all the legitimate wants
of trade. The inquiry improved at the close
of the week, and the Bankers report heavier
checkings. Currency was held in less
quantity yesterday than at the beginning Of
of the week, mainly owing, however, to the
close asserting of the different houses which
were short of Exchange
Eastern Exchange remained very scarce
with most dealers, but some reported it easier,
as they had obtained returns from various
packages which they had sent out during the
week. Some parties were giving 55@60c.
still, but others refused to pay more than n,
less rate than could be obtained by holders
in numerous quarters. The selling figure
was extremely firm at %, and few of the
Bankers appeared desirous of drawing, al
though some seemed to think the price will
decline again during the coming week-an
opinion that is not at all general.
New Orleans Exchange was improved for
yesterday at 30c. premium, at which rate a
number of small sight drafts were sold. The
amount held is small, and no one cares to
buy largely at par.
Alabama bank-notes were advanced YES
change in any other bank on the list. The
Bankers buy Missouri readily at lie, and
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin at l%c.; being
enabled to dispose of it here at and lIc.
discount.
The Imports and Exports of various articles
during the twenty-four hours ending yester-
day noon, were:
er conn cSaT'y s SusSss shs Ss
llS boxes; Coffee, 500 bags; Flour, 3O2 brls Hay,
and Bacon, hhds., ~ tierces, p barrels, boxes,
Sd hRds @ salt brs %hss LBS basSss S%Sffa %fisky, !,
e ssGP PGshs BsfBs Bdss: sGS Sorn sSa' 3 Sa.Bs
Cheese 1888 boxes; Coffee, 40 bags; Flour, 667 bar
f Mea.s ms Ps2E sT lsG %a head 66 6ss ST Bn.b FS
and Bacon, as5 hhds., 43i tierces, 2j barrels III
GSs Salt basas wSy sqsy
1904 barrels.
Though holders of Flour were very firm
yesterday, prices were not higher, nor did
the demand improve. Whisky was in fair
request, and steady. Provisions were rather
more active than on Friday; Mess Pork sell
ing to the extent of 200 barrels, at SIT 25
indicating an easier market as it could no
have been purchased on Thursday or Friday
at that price. Increased transactions oc
Cured in Bacon, without augmentation il
rates. In the regular way, Groceries wer,
in better request. Prime qualities of Whea
were in demand, with an upward tendency
Corn was active. Barley firm; and Oats anC
Rye were dull. Apples advanced; but Hay
! Cheese, Butter, and Potatoes, were withou
alteration from the day previons.
Thursdays New York Times observes il
regard to Wednesday last:
| In the Money market we hear of nothing new to
cent? and very short paper, OF prime credit, IL take
ut 5@5ls, and ninety days 70 six months at from 81
the English news, in favor Of the shorter dates es
peeialiy at bank.
vancod since the last mail The demand Is modeT
mental steamer, better inquiry may be shown to
morrow. The engagements If Specie thus far promis
| Sj5OOOO to S6O0,OOO. -..
Thursdays Herald thus speaks of the New
York Money market: ..
Our money market hardly feels the effect of tn
stir in London, though some Of the brokers report
shyness on the part of lenders in dealing with pc
first-class; 6 for 40E6 months double name; sing
name 6G7@s; loans on call very easy at 8. The banl
money, and Il talking viii get the market @ up' an az
vance may be expected. But the large supply an
way Of such change
New YORK Dry GooDs MARKET.--Thuri
days Tribune informs us respecting the trad
of the past week: ...... ... .I.-........ ..
/ There IL little change to report in the Dry Goo,
market for the week The same healthy tone is ol
served in the Cotton Goods market which we ha
hitherto reported, and prices for most styles a
hardening. The exception to this 10 Printing Cloth
medium and tow Sheetings, and fancy Pantaluo
, cries, all Of which lack that activity which cha
acterized the same period last year r
, The printers will soon be engaged on the Autun
styles and with the present low stocks of cloths
important concession is expected
| The medium Sheetings have been taken in mode
tion Of the article is confined to the home trade.
The Woolen department is without importa
1 change, and dullness prevails The heavy clOthi
} and outting-up houses are engaged IN making selt
tions of low goods moderately, but the general bu
ness Is languid. The exports keep up encouraging
and hattering feature Of the moment Is In t
IL Is not confined TO China alone, but the demand
the East Indian, South American and other mark,
IL active. II . .t.H.'t I..r... r 1..
Last weeks Independent remarks .
The aggregate spring trade thus far, with the d
goods jobberB doing Northern, Eastern and We
! ern business has been highly satisfactory-perha al
as whole II has been better than ever before Sol
Of the larger houses doing twenty Ave per Gel
more than last year. The only drawback Il Iii
most goods have been sold on falling mark
. | PROFITS have been smaller on that account, exec
with those who have replenished their stocks frc
fine French importers have suffered enormous
I | The average loss on their entire importations
fancy silk has been at least twenty-five per eel
Other dress fabrics have also suffered, but the L
has not been as heavy. The Southern trade, viii
was good from the middle OF January to the lst
Auaa aaNta fact.