The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-12-25
stock and Other Markets.

NEW YORK. December 23.-At the stock Ex-
change this morning the market was firm
Erie aud Old southern were favoTites. large
business being done in the former. Business
was somewhat interrupted. in consequence Of
the near approach Of the holidays. At one
o'clock the market was weaker There was
considerable stock sold ont for the account Of
W. E.1lyck's. who i suspended. At the last
Board the market was steady. with the follow
ing closing rates at I 30 T.. NJ: County Certif-
Gates. 2s3s Central, Sjl. Erie. 9jSz Hudson.
lt6: Reading. 1917. Michigan Southern. rs !;
chicago and Pitt>burg. Si2s; Rhode Island.
i"'' North-wcstern. .9il: Northwestern pre-
terred. ola.
Monday will he kept A. A close holiday AZ
the stock aud gold boards.
Gold closed quietly at 81 i5as
The January gold interest, amounting to
S9s3.ooo will De paid ON the regular day
Money continues easy at former rates. Gov
ernmcni securities were l. per cent better on
the average. with an increased demand, par.
ticularly on 80 notes.
state bonds are hrmer, and few sales Al full
prices.
Coal and miscellaneous shares arr all steady +:
no special feature.
There was very little activity in the petro-
lcum market to-day. with sales at falling rates.
Bradley, 90; BrcN oort AIS; Empire City. 55;
Cermania. -; TIT Hole Greek, ,3a0; Webster.
100. Palmer. e,5. Bennchoh Run. 1900:
Rynde faTm. 60; United states. 2,s50. Petro-
leum i steady; sales Of sc0 barrels Of crude.
fof January. at S9c. Also, 900 barrels on the
spot at i5c
The Post has the following review Of the
wholesale market
During the past week the wholesale market
has been much excited and prices have rapidly
nuctuatcd.
Flour There has been variable demand,
and prices have slightly declined We quote
extra state AZ s. @1fS 90. and shipping
ohio ~ - aon9
Wheat There has been much activity and
limited arrivals. Holders have the advantage.
w quote spring NJ ~ 5O6l so.
oai, lhis grain has been hrmcr Mcquote
state at t2c, and western AZ GtOfGjc.
Corn ilas been IN good demand but az rca-
sanah'e prircs. So quote unsound at poVtajc
and sound ~ ~ IS.
Pork la. been quiet and prices have de-
cunrd. inquiry has hccn for future delivery:
Wt quote mess ~ ~ r. $50.
ND,f lla- hecn in fair demand and prices
rule nrm; receipts have been in excess 81 the
demand Sc quote new and plain mr.. at $40
-2n.
rirrce Beef Ilas bccn steady.
iA-t Hams Have been quite plenty and
declined. closing At 81 ltc for Western
cut Meats Are lower.
Dressed iioss- Have been active at variable
prices. closing heavy 90 l8a.c.
B1con Has hcvn in impaired demand. clos.
lug nominal.
Lard ils- been n fair demand and price.
have improved; W. quote city and western NJ
l1tleAr.
cotton The domaud la. improved. partly
irom speculation. With favorable adyices from
Europe Prices have advanced. and closed
hrmrr ai aiU.a9c Tor middiing.
tone,'-A tsir demand has prevailed during
the week. The stock j. accumulating, and the
prices are unchanged
>usArs-ltaW sugars have been dull and
have been 90 supply the wants Of retail dealers
ar dull NJ els - or hhds
PsirOleum-Priccs Tor crude have declined
closing dull az io4 ioi.c; refined. In fair De
mand.
Whsky-Has been quiet and duller. an,
price, have closed nominal AZ s2 3O..2 81 20
wsst<rn.