The Portland daily press., 1864-03-30

For the week ending March e. 1884, prepared ex-
pressly for the Press, by Mr.. NJ. n Rich

INNNN's 49, NNN = '--f - ~ei' 'A - iAAeA.
Noic.-we wish it to be understood that our quo
taions represent prices Of large lots from first hands,
unless otherwise stated and that in filing small or
ders' higher rates have to be Charged
ASHES-steady moderate sales continue 10 be
made at 6la9c for Pearls, and Sasic for Potash.
APPLES-Green Apples are In abundant supply
and prices have somewhat reeeded. We now quote
y ID for sliced and cored.
BREAD-There is steady moderate demand for
Ship Bread at S5 50l,6 Pilot Bread SO l0dG 75 and
Crackers 81 p Dbl, or soc p 100; prices firm.
81 CARE soDA--We note an advance on Ri
Carbonate Soda which we now quote 1aslSc y b.
BUTTER-There has been little less stringency
in the market for Butter but receipts have not been
sufficient TO effect prices, which continue to rule firm
~ G45c - ID, Country ball Butter quote 90 SIC
and store Butter which is still scare 39Gs3c D h.
BEANs-The market is dull and prices entertain
a heavy downward tendency. There is little or no
demand for shipment, and consequently but few
buyers in market at any price We now quote White
Pea Beans and Marrows - 50o2 60, and Blue Pods
go 37d2 80 p bushel.
BOZ SHOOkS-The market remains steady with
moderate sales al prices ranging from GJ70 for good
Pine. Transactions have been limited and hpmepts
have been light Is the continued dullness Of Cuba
markets has the effect TO produce an active market
here and prices are nearly nominal.
C0oPERAGE-There has been but little or Meth
Ing doing in any class of Cooperago tor some time
past Both city and country Shocks are dull and
nominal, although stocks are light. The same may
also be said of Hoops and Hcsdings although lie
latter are are in fair supply We continue to quote
go for Sugar do and for Country do without headsl
CHEESE-We notice further advance Cheese
and now quote New York and Vermont dairics liza
1Sc, and Country made l5lta Ice b ID.
CoFFEE-Although the demand has been moder.
ate and sales light the increased demand in other
markets has advanced prices and the market is ex-
tremey firm at 42ai5c for Java; Sea3sc for Rioi 80
@37c y ID for Cape.
COAL-There is a fair demand for Coal from the
yard at Sll 50al2 for White Ash Lehieh and Frank
lin, and 80 50alo p ton for Cumberland.
CORDAGE-We notice a recent advance ON Ma
nilia cordage, which we now quote at 20i ale;
American do lSGl9l Russia Hemp do 220912o; do
Boltrope 22d23c, and Manila do 22la23e D n. We
also note an advance on Cotton Sail Irvine. and now
quote 81 goal % y ID.
CEMEST-We notice quite an advance for Ce.
ment during the past week. which we now quote
81 S5lgl 20 p eask, with firm upward tendency
from these prices.
CREAM TARrAR-Pure Crystals remain steady
aud unchanged with moderate sales at Is. and Pull
verified Acc p ib.
DRY GooDS-The dropping tendency of the mar
ket for Cotton Goods has been checked, in conse-
quence of the advance on Cotton, and dealers are
firm at steady prices although trade moderate at
this season. as the regular Spring business will not
commence before the carly part of April when IL is
thos ghs hat present prices will be fully sutained
DRUGS AND DYES-Trade continues brisk with
a good demand fer all kinds Drugs and DYES aud
prices continue TO hUctnate, and The market
steady. We now quote Campbor 81 40o5l % We
notice quite an advance on Rhubard. which is now
quoted at 80 75d3 Salcsof Aloes have been made
at 40c during tho week, and BoTaX 3(d3Io- Alcohol
continues unsettled and prices advancing; it
held yesterday at II 5a2 90 p gal. Opium remains
hrm at recent advances.
DUCK-As previously noticed prices are firm and
steady at recent advances and heavi have
been made at figures considerable above our quota
ions. and the entire products OF the Portland Duck
Co Ia engaged for the next two months. We contin-
last quotations as follows Portland No {
Duck 81 ~ y yards No 10, zoe; Navy superior, No
s. II IL; No 10, zee Ravens Duck &c.
FRUIT-Lemons and Oranges remain steady at
a. 75a5 y box for Lemons and "a 25e5 p box for
Oranges. Peanuts are lower which now quote
at 50 81 as y bHshel. w also note decline ON
Almonds, and We COW quote Soft Shelled aeG2sc.
for bunch and 90 h box for layers.
FiSH-The market continues TO rule quiet and
prices steady. The volume of business has not
been large hs stocks are considerably reduced. We
quote for no / si5 50di6 "a; rs do Sll d0a
Il ZAP bbl. Dry Fish remains firm at our previous
quotations.
FEATHERS-Prices remain firm and unchanged
at I0G75c for Live Geese, and 40a60c for Russia.
FLOUR-The market continued TO rule dull and
depressed early in the week. but the subsequent adj
vance in gold created a voley in prices. ana the
market closes more firm with buoyant and hopeful
feeling on the part Of holders. and although iheif
il an ample stock IN market there IL no disposition
to concede from our presen quotations. Sales have
been confined 10 small lots various brands within
our range OF prices.
GRAIN-Corn remains firm at 81 8jdl 90 for Yves.
fern mixed, and al shnl 40 for Son heFn yelog.
Sales are light but holders firm as sfbcl are small,
and much doubt Is felt for the future. Oats continue
In active demand. especially for Government use,
and prices are irm and steady at isso for 80 lbs.
or s3@e5c for SO IBIS. Barley continues in fair de-
nand at 81 l0dl 20. Rye Is steady but quiet At 81 40
al 60 y bushel, Shorts are very scarce and prices
are nominal