The Portland daily press., 1864-04-20

For the week ending April 90 1854. prepared ex
pressly for the Press, by Mr.. NJ. n. Rich.

pressly for the PREss, by Mr.. NJ. N. Rich.
Note.-we wish It 20 be understood that our quo
tatons represent prices of large lots from first hands,
unless otherwise stated. and that in filling small or
ders, higher rates have to be charged.
AsHEs-Thc advance noticed in our last continues
70 be fully sustained, and quote both Pots and
Pearls So 50d9 y Dbl.
APPLES-Greon Apples are higher as sound fruit
is less abundant, and we now quote 50 75a325 y
Dbl Dried apples are little easier and are now held
9lal0I y n for sliced and cored.
BREAD-There is a steady moderate demand for
Ship Bread at 50 5oa6; Pilot Bread sc 5ao6 70, and
Crackers 81 y bbl or soc y 100; prices tirm.
BICARB soDA-we notice a recent advance on
Soda, and now quote stGsic y ID.
BUTrER-Ihero Is less stringency in the market
for Butter and the supply is more ample. but there
has not as yet been any abatement of prices and we
Country ball, which comes in sparingly, 80 a35c.
Store Butter is scarce at 3od?3c y h.
BEANS-There has been little more inquiry fer
Beans for week past, and with better feeling
prices are more stringent though sales continue
moderate, and we continue TO quote White Pea and
Marrow Beans 81 5oa2 CO, an Blue Pods AZ 37a2 90
y bushel.
There has been but little doing, and prices continue
20 u'e steady at about 65G6T for good White Pine
Shipments have been limited for the past two or
three weeks
CooPERAGE-Stocks of city made Cooperage of
all kinds are light. but the demand is limited and
prices nominal at quotations. There is meth
Headings are dull at some decline, and Soft Pine
are held at 2oa22, and Hard do 25d21, and stocks
ample. The stock of Hoops is light with some de-
mand. although shipments have been very light
the past two three weeks and prices remain steady
at former quotations.
CHEEsE-Is very scarce and prices are firm and
constantly advancing. We quote New York
and Vermont choice diaries lSal9c, and Country 10
Gl6tc y ID.
COFFEF-The great frmness and upward tnnden.
cy in the prices OF this article noticed in last
hayp heap cd hy cnp liz
buoyancy and rapid advance in wales The late
movements in this article have. il is understood,
been based chiefly on the immediate and future
wants ofthe Government, and, as supplies have
run low for long line past, these facts, with the
operations OF spectators, have given the market
constant upward tendency, ana at the close it
quite buoyant.
CoAL,-There is a fair demand for Coal from the
yard at Sill 5ed12 for White Ash Lehigh and Frank
lin. and 50 50alO y ton for Cumberland.
CORDAGE--The market for Cordage has ruled
more steady the past week, and we continue our quo
tations without change, as follows Manila and
Russia Hemp % a23c; American do lsAals; Russia
Bolt Rope - ja23. and Manila do 23,(a24 Cotton
Sailrwine remains steady at 81 20del p y ID.
CEMENT-we note n further advance on Cement
the market closing firm atsl soa2 90 y bbl
CREAM TARTAR-Pure Crystals remain steady
and unchanged. with moderate sales at I0c and Pull
verified Acc " n.
DRY G0oDS-The market closes extremely firm
and prices buoYant at our quotations, which
tnue unchanged. Business continues TO improve as
the season advances. BUYERS are ready TO take
goods freely at present quotations. there Is but
little hopes Of any immediate taxation of prices.
DRUGS ANDDYEs-Trade continues very active
for all leading articles OF Drugs and Chemicals.
Some articles, IL will be noticed have further adj
vsnced Opium is very firm at sl2 90 y 10. Cam
phor has advanced SC, and quote 81 55a
l s.. Cream Iartar-pure cry stalls has advanced to
zoe; pulverised we continue to quoteat4 40 Sulphur
il now held at 6d7c. Alcohol is firm at e. 60 n gal
Dyewoods are without quotable change.
DUCK-As previously noticed, prices are firm and
steady At recent advances aud heavy contracts have
been made at figures considerable above our quota
tons and the entire products of the Portland Duck
Co is engaged for the next two months. We contin.
ne our last quotations as follows Portland No e
Duck 81 "a y yard: No 10, T0e Navy superior, No
3. IL IL: No 10, 76c; Ravens Duck Go
FRUIrS-Raisins are quiet but steady and firm at
previous rates. Currants are in demand at harden
Ing prices. In other descriptions there is change
but the market generally fswel Imported, the rapid
advance in Gold aus Exchange enhap cling the cost
and thus strengthening the views Of holders
Oranges and Lemons have adv aueed 26ll50 per Box
Pea nts are very scarce and higher.
FIsH-There is an active Inquiry for good dry
Fish but the extreme scarcity and limited stock pro-
hibiis any considerably smonnt OF business. Prices
are nomina ly unchanged, except for Maekerel,
which are scare aud in good demand at Csc advance
PARTNERSHIPS remain firm and unchanged
at 7og75c for Live Geese, and 100000 for Russia.
FL0UR-The market was exceedingly buoyant
and unsettled in the fore part of the week. and
prices ITO use a trade phrasel "kiteing. The
advance since the date of our last report has been
than we note, where holders with some reluctance
TO sell have fixed prices much above the market.
which have In many been readily taken, ard
although some decline took place in New York yes.
terday, the reduced state of this market tends TO
fully supp. RI the advance. On Tuesday there was
sale OF 2000 bbls assorted brands of Milwaukee at an
advance of 81 10 prices of the previous week.
There was also sale of 600 bbls Bertesheys best at
90 so, to arrive.
GRAIN-The demand for Corn has been confined
TO the wants of the trade and with igh, stocks and
small receipts prices are about lc higher. We now
quote Western mixed 81 Seal 40 and yellow (of
which there is little if ANY, 81 40ell As Oats
quiet and steady with moderate sales at Tsa 70 b 80
Tbs. Rye and Barley are quite nominal at previous
prices Shorts are held at sssg4O. and Fine Feed
GUNPoWDER-Prices remain steady and quiet
and we continue 10 quote Blasting s5d5i, and Rifle
and Sporting 6l9s.
HIDES AND SKINs-The demand from thet trade
continues moderate and. owing TO the rise in Gold
and Exchange, prices have an upward tendency.
HAY-prices continue to rule firm at s23 y ton
for pressed. Loose Hay is scarce. a there is none
coming to market at this time. There is quite an
tive demand for Straw at 80 p ton.
H0PS-All grades continue in steady demand. and
with light stocks prices are firm at our quotations.
HARDwARE-The demand is fair for nearly all
descriptions, and many articles have advanced con-
iderably.
IRoN-Prices for all kinds of Iron continue TO en-
terrain an advancing tendency, stocks being light
and much broken. Common English we now quote
6s9 81; Refined G!d6lc; Norway l0lc; Sweden *;
Cast steel 29d3l; German do iSa2, and Spring
Steel l2i9l4e. Sheet Irons continue to rule firm at
previous prices.
LEATHER-We have no new features TO note in
the Leather market during the past week. but
timed demand for most descriptions of stock. Sole
has been in COED request. and prices continue firm
with an upward iendeBcy for lighter grades.
LUMBER--Piices for all kinds long Lumber con.
tnue TO ADVANCE under the active demand for ship
ment especially for SPRUCE Boards. We now quote
No rs and Us clear Pine SSSai0 " NJ; No. S2SsQ
30. and No 4 S20a22; and Shipping S23dl25; Spruce
siIg2oi ienloek slO4l2 Y NJ Spruce seantiing
and Timber scarce at Sli 0Odl6 o. Joist also
very scarce and firm. Haekmatack Timber $40 00d
1000 y ton. Clapboard Heart Extra are selling at
SSS 90; Clear do $50 0O43l QOi No. ], Sl3al5i Sap