The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-14

For the week ending Oct. IA, 1859 prepared EXPIRE
ly for the Press, by Mr.. VI. n. Rich.


Nese.-we wish it to be understood that our quo.
tations represent prices of large lots from first hand
unless otherwise stated and that in filing small or.
ders, higher rates have to be charged.
REMARKs.-The rapid upward tendency OF gold
(which at the time we make up our report is quoted
at s15fi al 55i) very much uDsettes prices on all
kinds of merchandise, and II Is exceedingly difficult
for us to give quotations Of any reliability for
day in advance. Nearly every commodity has an
upward tendency and the market Is excited and nm.
settled for all kinds of merchandise The changes
that have taken place during the week past may be
found In cur notations following.
AsHEs-The market is noarly barren, and there
has been but little IL anything doing, and our prices
are nominal 4. 6i97tc p ID for Pots and Pearls.
APPLES.-Green apples coming TO market
freely and fall fruit selling at sI169l and win.
main steady and unchanged at 6JcTc for sliced and
corcd. and 3d3tc p ID for uncored.
BEANS.-The market remains dull and heavy,
with a moderate demand at 80 49, 50 D bughci for
Blue Pods. There is little demand Tor ycl.
low eyes and coored Beans.
RUTHERFORD table is scarce, and prices tending
upwards. Choice dairies are ready sale at 23a25c.
Country ball butter comes in freely, and Gales are
made ut leG2ic for fair to good fancy lots bring
higher prices, ranging from 2d25c. Store Butter
Is very odd lots have sold readily at laaIec
by the single tub during the week.
BOX SH0OKS.-Ihere Is more activity in the
market, although prices continue 10 rule steady at
IS d60c for Eastern Pine and 6oa62o for choice lots
Saco River pine Shocks. We learn that quite large
lot of very good shocks sold Wednesday for eoc.
As We previously remarked. there is no demand
whatever for spruce boxes, and prices are nominal
COoPERAGE-City made shocks and heads are
In good demand at our quotations. the demand being
fully equal to the supply We notice the sale OF
1900 32inch sugar hid shocks and heads during the
week ut S210.
COFFEE-We notice further advance on Coffee,
and the market Is firm at Sodioc for Java; 3oa3lc
for st. Domingo; 32d33c for Rio, and Sod4ac y h
for Mocha-sales moderate.
CHEESE-Prices have further advanced, as the
stock In market is light. Sales of choice diaries N
Y. and Vermont arc now made at l2.d1slc, and
country l2GI3c ID.
CREAM TARTAR-wc notice an advance of &c
on pure Cryst which we now quote ere. We con-
tinue to quote Pulverized Acc p Ii.
CANDLES.-Prices remain steady at our previ-
Gus quotations, which we continue for mould Can.
dies at l4s a15c, and Sperm S5d3sc.
CEMENI-Prices continue to rule firm at 81 sod
70 per cask, with steady moderate demand.
CoAL-Has advanced 81 p ton, and dealers are
Franklin. a further advance is anticipated in con-
sequence of the high and increasing rates OF freight
CoRDAGE-we notice an advance. Manila,
Boltrope which has been advanced 10 5idIsI y 10
American Cordagc and Russia Hemp remain steady
and unchanged
DUCK.-We notice further decided advance on
cotton Duck. The Manufacturers prices now
for Portland No hos, and No. 10 53c, navy supe
rior No. 8 Lore. and No. 10 re, and Ravens 500
$40 Large sales have been made, and the demand
DRY GOoDS.-The market has boon very unset
tied and excited throughout the week The ex-
traordinary advance cotton has produced
q daily advance on all Kinds of fabrics, mo
especially cotons as will be observed BY our quota
tons. The appreciation on heavy sheetings. deDims
Sc. has been from to Sc v I'd, running down into
tbs lighter grades in the same ratio. Wooden goods
have partaken of the general rise in cotton fabrics
as our quotations Will indicate, except hannels.
which as yet are without material charge; but If
present higher prices are sustained in cottons.
hsnpnls must necessarily conform to relative prices
Notwithstanding the unsettcd state of the MARKET
trade continues without dimnuiion. Dealers are
purchasing cotton goods to q great extent, aEtic-
pating still higher prices in future.
DRUGS AND Dl ES-Trade continues active, and
prices generally unchanged since the date of
last. Birthstone and Sulphur has advanced. Borax
has recently advanced to 30d35c. Alum 3ta5c,
Camphor 31d4o, Cream Tartar 4oa60, the latter be-
ing for pure crystals npn.a hos Undergone ana.
coho remains firm at 81 90 81 o. aud Fluid sl.25G
$50 y gal.
FRCIT-In our last we noticed the arrival of now
raisins. We now quote bunch box 81 25d4.50, and
layers s4506475 our Inside prices being for old and
the higher for now raisns. PALERMO lemons are
lower; dealers nov selling at 81 y box Pea
nuts remain trim at $3.50 p bushel. Chestnuts have
just made their appearance in market; sales have
been made at about 81, but are daily declining.
FIsH-The market is much excited for all kinds
of dry fish, as there e heavy aud active demand
for shipment. and eyery:hingi taken On arrival at
extreme quotations. We notice an advance OF Csc
on pollock and paddock. Hake have undergone q
greater advance. New Shore Herring have been
irving during ths week. and are eagerly sought for
by dealers for shipment at our quptatiols. Smoked
Herring remain without any change to potice.
PLOUR-The market has been very active with
large sales at our quotations. Notwithstanding the
depression and fuciuation in New York and other
markets, prices here have been well sustained, and