The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-07
Review of the Market,
For the week ending Oct. T. 1868, prepared express
ly for the PRESS, by Mr.. NJ. n. Rich.

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ly for the PRESS, by Mr.. NJ. N. Rich.
Nose.-we wish it to be understood that our quo
tatons represent prices of large lots from first hands,
unless otherwise stated and that in filling small
ders, higher rates have to be charged.
ASHES-The market is nearly barren, and there
has been but little il anything doing and prices
are nominal At 6tG7.c y fb for Pots and Pearls
APPLES.-Unsound Green apples are now get
ting scarce in market, and there are few to be had
at inside prices which continue at 81 50o2 80
w. Dbl. The continued scarcity of Dried Apples
sustains the recent advance. and We continue TO
quote sliced and cored 6jc97 and uncored Basic
:, ID.
BEANS.-The market remains dull and heavy
and prices have downward tendency, with a mod
crate demand at 81 3Sa2 50 p bushel for Whit, Pea
Beans, and 81 25d2 so for Marrows and Blue Pods.
There is little or no demand Tor yellow eyes and
colored Beans.
furth, r advance. Choice diaries in active
quest at 23a25c Country ball remains steady aud
in fair supply at l9a2lc p b. aud Store Butter
is very firm and scarue at lial6c y tb.
BOX SHOOkS.-There has been but little doing
syet in box shocks Shipments meagre. Man
uiactnrers and shippers entertain wide views. and
prices have a corresponding range 55d60c is offer
ing for Eastern Pin, boxes. and shippers hold
ing Saco River Shocks at 60a62c; very choice lots
as high as Sc. There is no demand whatever for
spruce and prices are nominal.
CoOPEkAGE-rhere is a continued active de-
mand for city made molasses and sugar hid shocks
at our quotations, and sales iully up to the sup
and prices remain nominal. Hoops are in active
quest at high prices, as the market is nearly bar
rem. Oak worth S2SG3 20. the latter price be-
ing for green. Ash are held al S32a ~
COFFEE-We notice an advance on Coffee and
the market is firm 3Sd39c for Java % a3Oc for ST
Domingo; Sog3lc for Rio, and 39a4oc p ib. for
Mocha--saes moderate. n
CHEESE-Prices have advanced, and the market
being in light supply. choice diaries firm at II. q
l2lc. and country l09llc y fb.
CREAM TARrAR-we notice an ADVANCE of &c
on pure Crystals. which we now quote Coo. We con-
Time TO quote Pulverized 4oc y ID.
CANDLES.-Irices remain steady at previ-
Gus quotations, which we continue for mould Cam
dies at l4t1l5c, and Sperm 35a3Sc.
CEMENT-Prices continue to rule firm at 81 GOA
l 70 per cask, with steady moderate demand
COAL.-The market is firm and buovant at $40 D
ton for Franklin, Lehgh andWhte Ash, at which
price consumers are laying in their winter supplies
CORDAGE-Manilla Cordage is quoted at l5i
9l6f. American Cordage has recently declined;
d-alers now asking 15dl6c. We quote
Russia Hemp lst9ls4c, and Russia Botrope l99l9ic
y ID
DUCK.-we notice further decided advance on
cotton Duck. The manufacturers prices now
for Portland No. 81, and No. 10 65c. and for navy
superior No. 99c. and No 10 h4c y yd. Ravens
Duck has been advanced to 48a50c. These prices
are firm and buoyant.
DRY GOODs-The Dry Goods market has contin-
ued very active and trade heavy The market has
been considerably excited by the general advance
nearly all kinds of fabrics, m0<e especially cotton
and cotton goods. Fine heavy sheetings have ad-
vanced 2a3c y I'd in this market. We also notice
corresponding advance on beached and unbleached
shifting. Heavy tickings have also advanced. Cot
ton warp has advanced &c. We also note an advance
on delaines and crash In woolens a decided adj
vance is noticed on Repelant 81 CLOTH the apprecia
ton being about 12c; we now quote 629iI 10. We
also notice an advance on white, plain and printed
fannels of about &c p yartN
DRUGS AND DYES-This branch of trade con-
tinues active and prices well sustained. The follow
ing changes have taken place since the date of
last Borax has advanced 10 30a35c. Alum 4Ite5c,
hnr ol<rin Ia far fh.1 he.
ing for pure crystals. Opium has undergone a ma
teria advance; we now quote Sl0dl050 y ID. AL
1.50 y gal
FRUIr-We notice the arrival of new crop raj
SINS which had the effect to reduce prices, We now
quote bunch box "a 25a4 81, and layers "a SOFA 70,
our inside prices being for old and higher for
new raisins. Palermo lemons lower; dealers
now Hing at 81 p box. Peanuts remain firm at
$3.50 y bushel-
FISH-An kinds of dry fish are very firm, and
readily taken up at present quotations on arrival.
We notice the sale of 70 drums haze for the West
Indies at 50 80 y qtl ackcd, aud 80 otis small cod
for Boston market at 81 %. Mackerel are heavy at
lower rates, yet there is accumulation of stocks
as shipments have been large.
FLOUR-The market has ruled buoyant and ac-
tive at a further advance of full 25c. The advance
on -four at the West, together with the blocked state
of the railroads, which have refused 10 receive
freight present for Eastern markets, has had the
eff ct to increase the firmncss of the market aud
holders are very firm at our quotations. Sales have
been quite large. and receipts have been ample TO
keep the stock up.
GRAIN-Corn has continud 10 entertain steady
advance throughout the week, closing very firm aud
buoyant at 95deSc for Western Mixed, and 9Sagl 90
for Southern Yellow. Oats are more firm ind prices
higher; we now quote new 5a60c and prices tend
upwards. Shorts are firm at SIS. and Fine
Feed at S27 p ton. Barley is in good demand at 81
9l.l anu Rye 95caSl 05 p bush.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS remain steady and un-
changed at g6l9S! for Rifle and Sporting. and So!
az or Blasting.
HAY.-Dealers continue to hold firm at sl1C1l9 p
ton tor pressed aud SIS APO for loose. But puf chas
not inclined to accede the notions of hold
ers, and transactions are limited both for shipment
and storing.
HopS.-rhere is a steady moderate demand for
1867 ana consumers are purchasing as wanted for
about l7d20c
HIDES AND SKINS-The market is quiet and
but little doing. We notice some advance on West
and Slaughter hides aud now quote Western 90
a2lc, and Slaughter 7oas4c. We quote Buenos
Ayres 2Ia2sc Caif-skins l6lal7c; Green Sailed
slsfd2; and Calcutta Cow slaughter Sl-soa2.lO.
IRON-We notice decided advance on all grades
of Iron. The English markets have advanced $50 y
ton on Iron chiefly in consequence OF the great ad-
reduced and dealers find it difficult to ill orders
and the demand was never so heavy.
LUMBER-The market is tive. and prices
generally rule steady. We continue to quote
shippers SIS 90 a 10 90 for both green and
dry We continue to quote No. Is and rs Pine
S34 as; No. 3 S2i. Spruce Dimension is worth
Hemlock ssaio 10 X: sc sP sisss Hack
matack Timber sl0O0d2O00 y ton. Clapboards,
Heart Extra are selling at S33; Clear do S2Sa3O;
No l, Sl3dl5; Sap, Clear S23 as; do DDS S2Da2l,
and No. sl0al3 Spruce Extra worth Sl2al5,
and No. Sl0Gll. Shingles, Extra Pine are quoted
at 50 5DG3 20, and Clear Pine 80 I5d3 90 Extra
shaved Cedar Shingles worth So 25a4 80; do I'd
SO 25c3 80 p NJ. Laths Pine selling at 81 so "a
50. and Spruce at 81 l5dl 20 p NJ. Our quota
lions for box shocks and cooperage will be found
elsewhere
LIME.-rhere is a steady fair demand at our for
mer prices. and we continue to quote New Rockland
tLEATHER.-The market Is active at some ad-
vance, Trade is well sustained at the increased
tations. N Y. heavy 30a32c: Medium 29G30c;
Light 26d2Sc; Slaughter 35d4lc. American Calf
skins remain very firm at 75ds5c.
LARD-ls active at a further advance. We now
quote for bbls llgll.c, and in tubs 1lIal2c y ID
stock light and receipts limited.
MErALS-Are very firm at increased prices. We
notice a further advance Char y Tin, and now
quotesI4 15Gl5 25; Sl2 25gl rs, and Coke 80 25
Gl0.25: Zinc is firm at sllsal2 for Sheet Mossel-
man There Is considerably activity in sheet Iron
al improved prices.
MOLASSES.-rhe market is very firm and buoy
ant at adv inced prices the advancing tendency of
prices has unsettled the market. At the close OF our
report last evening the prevailing prices were for
Sweet Clayed 40q 42c; Tart do 3Sd39c; Muscovado
43G45c; rrinidad{of which there is but little 44D
Ace. During the week IS hhds Cenfuegal sold at 36c
cash. aud 20 hhds Muscovado at 43c cash. The sales
from importers hands have been light Jobbeis are
holding for ful prices and not generally urgent
to sell at present quotations We notice some adj
vance ON Portland Syrup, and now quote 3odS SEC.
NAVAL STORES.-A further advance has taken
place on furpentine since the date of last. We
quote 80 l0d3.40 y gal. Rosin has undergone
great advance aud good quality has nearly doubled
in price. We now quote S40945 y bh
KAILs-Are lower though prices are firm at our