The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-25
Review OF Chicago Markets.

From the Republican of the odd
Our produce markets somewhat unsettled.
and prices are characterized with more or less ir-
regularity. There is a fair business doing In the
aggregate bat .bout the only legitimate husness
is in corn and -four. The demand for wheat is
almost entirely speculative. Rye and barley are
in fair request to fill orders, but the receipts
tinue on mosIcraie scale, and the offerings me
not large.
The demand for -four. under he continued ia
vorable advices from the eastern markets.
tinues quite active, and If the supply hand
a large business could be transs ted at full prices
The market to-day was decidedly hrinef, aud
holders Of choice brands Of both winter aud spring
extras were demanding an advance offuly 2sc per
barrel, and in some instances this advance was
realized.
The demand for wheat was not 90 active as on
yesterday. but there was good business done,
and prices were irmsr. Winter grades and extra
spring are in small supply. Before this time last
year there WAS large amount Of winter wheat on
the market, but far the receipts have been light
owing 10 The paxial failure o. the crop the supply
in the southern part Of this State and in Indiana
not being more than sufficient to supply local
wants.
Corn was in good demand for shipping and the
market was hrmcr. and we have to note an advance
in prices Of s(elc, q hushei. The receipts by
canal are tine increase, now that the late break
has been repaired.
Uais were ftxuiar ana unsettled, Out the mar
ket was frrner.
Highwines sold at 50 l6ta2l7, but only in
small lots. Round lots could have been had at
lower rates.
Salt is in fair request to supply current wants
the late advance in prices, however, has checked
| the demand somewhat Fine is selling at - 20 r
! barrel delivered at the cars.
! Seeds quiet and prices irregular. From
store small lots Of prime and choice timothy are
! selling :. 81 5eG4 IS Z. busLei, but on Change
| the sales niadsswere at 81 eeM425. Flax-seed Is
in good demand. is scarce, ana will command full
prices We quote the range at 81 g0fJ . 90.
| Tailow is in good demand and the market is
! firm at quotations. Small sales OF prime country
rendered were made At l2e--prices ranging from
| llsM lSc.
Butter is in good demand, and the market is
steady, st prices ranging from e4@s2 % for choice
table butter in esocks Flrkin lots firm our
! quotations.
| Coffee is firm. Cheese Is somewha, improved in
demand and steady. Candles are firm, and in i'm
| proved demand; prices have advanced, owing to
| the scarcity Of grease and tallow. Broems are
| active and the market shade lrner. Foreign
| fruits are frin and in good demand Domestic
dried fruits are quiet for the most part, with the
| exception OF dried apples, which active and
| firm. Green fruits are moderately actire in de-
mand, and prices firm for ali good qualities
| Green apples are scarce, with but small assert
ment in the market. Sugars active and firm
! without alteration 10 note in prices Starch is
| firm at standard prices. syrups firm, for all
| refined grades, and the demand Is quite active.
| Soap is in improved demand. and firm. Teas are
| firm, with fair business doing Stocks Of fine
greens are in better supply. There is change.
| however. 10 note in prices.
Hides are active aud firm. Country hides are
in rather ligh, supply. Leather IS very firm. with
| the supply inadequate to the demand Prices
generally have advanced.
| Oils generally firm and in aet;ve dan,a M
Lard oils very firm and nseed oils are almost
| out of the market