The Portland daily press., 1866-07-03
The Markets.
REVIEW OF PORTLAND MARKETS.
WEEK ENDING July 3, 1866.


NoTE.-Our quotations represent prices Of large |
lots from first hands. unless otherwise stated and in
filing small orders, higher rates have to be charged
For figures see quotations in another column.
The gold market, fuctuated but slightly after our
last report tor the remainder of the week ending the
3Oth, the average quotation being about 1884, 1t was
expected by Spectators that the next intelligence
from Europe would be of a tendency to increase the
rate for gold. But the news from Europe on Mon
day, though it showed that had been declared
between Prussia and Austria and Italy and Austria,
had no perceptible bearing upon the gold market,
the price being about the same in New York after
the reception of the intelligence that it Sat-
urday.
The merchandise markets have been very firm dur
ing the week with no material alteration in prices,
though the tendency for foreign goods has been up
ward. The prospect of increased tariff has rem
dered holders irmer and while there have been but
fewspeculatiye operations the legitimate demand has
been good.
APPLES-There are no green apples in the mar
ket. Dried apples arescarce and the price has ad-
vanced Isl
AsHES-Pot ashes are quiet and demand moder-
ate at 7@9Sc p fb.
BEANS-There is good demand, and prices OF
all kinds have advanced. Marrows worth 80 10
@3 90. Peas So OO93 25,and Blue Pod 80 259275.
BOX SHOCKS Our quotations nominal
There Is nothing doing-yery few in market, and
none being manufactured.
BREAD-The increase in tho price Of -four has
caused an increase in the price Of hard kinds
RoHud Pilot is selling at $40 00G12 on and snip
at SO O0(G10 90 % 10Olbs.
BUTTER-Prime family butter is not brought in
freely. and the price has advanced to SSa42c.
CANDLES-Moulds are steady at 16917c " ib.
Sperm are in moderate demand at 4O9i2c.
CEMENT Quiet; demand light at 80 1922 so
" brl. q
CHEESE-Tbere is very little old cheese in market
New cheese is coming in slowly and is higher
Nothing of decent quality can be purchased at less
than 22c. Choice diaries command &c above our
quotations.
CoAI,-Dealers are now delivering Lehigh, Red
and White Ash at $40 " ton, and Chestnut at So
Cumberland is stiff at $11 5G@l2 90. The tendency
Is upward.
sumptive demand. Java is now quoted at 37940c "
ID, and Rio 26a30c. NJ tL ~
Z aCooPERAGE-With light stocks there is large
demand and prices OF all kinds have gone up. Mo-
lasses shocks continue to be very scarce and in do
maHu. aE4 ~ teG
COPPER-The advance in gold has given rise to
speculative demand for copper, and prices have been
advanced. There is a good demand for all kinds.
CORDAGE-Quiet, and prices remain the same as
DRUGS AND DYEs-No change. The demand
il good 0a 7l .taI
DRY GooDS-Prices are without change but
jobbers are firm, and have been doing good bust
ness the past week. Should the tariff bill now be-
tore Congress pass, with its present features, dry
goods must go up. Importers of foreign goods seem
DESTROYS to hold to their stocks than to dis
pose OF them at present rates. 81. ~
DUCK-The prices of Portland duck remain the
same. We quote No. at 9oc, and &c " yd less for
eacL succeeding number up to No.10. The demand
continues good.
FISH-Fares are light, demand is good and holders
are stiK III
FLoUR-Recept light All sound spring wheat
are and st0 are GET inp red
FRUIT-Oranges are up to $40 P box. Raisins are
higher No change In other fruits.
GRAIN-The stock of corn in market is light, and
holders very firm at 81 03G1 % for mixed. There
is very little yellow in market.
GUNPOWDER-The price ofOriental continues at
So so for blasting, and $697 transporting. Demand
quiet.
Haydn consequence OF the prospect Of only half
as much being made, in this vicinity as there WIS
last year, the price has advanced for screwed.
HIDES AND SKINS-The market continues duh.
We continue t. quote d Ayres a g
Ca,fskins are worth Doc. Lambskins steady OF
$1G1 so. q 40 aga
IRON-With the prospect of an increased tariff,
holders independent and care not about selling,
at outside quotations. The demand is brisk
Nails are quoted at 6 1907 90 ~ cask.
LARD The demand continues active at our
quotations. Holders stiff as tue supply ia
shor fsf
LEAD-sheet and pipe have advanced lie and we
alter our quota ions. $500 art
~LEATHER-The market Is firm at the advance
tced last week. -
LIME-T.ere is an ample supply in market and
Roskand and Thomaston are selling at III 36gl 45 %
eask
LUMBER-The demand continues to be fair both
j0r local and shipping purposes, and the supply is
good. Laths are lower. ~ As ~ F&E
AfOLASSES-There have been no arrivals since our
last Prices firm and holders not disposed to
other M lr1ets are very light. Sugar House syrup
is quick at 40 for casks and ~ for bhls.
NAVAL STORES-Quiet, with no change except
In turpentine, which is q shade lower.
Unchanged except for linseed, which ia up
to 81 rs for raw and 81 50 for boiled
PAINTS-There is an active demand at our quo
tations Some kinds of leads are scarce.
fPLASTER-The spring demand is about over and
with large supply prices have given way, and we
reduce our quotations. 10 5- s @
PRODUCE-The market continues well supplied
with fresh meats Beef brings 12G15c y Id by the
side Veal comes In freely and !; bringing sgisS
ing at 23a24c W doz, by the package. Turkeys are
. scarce. Bermuda onions are selling at &c v b.
Potatoes are and command 81 000l1 % ~
bush. There is considerable demand for them for
shipping and our quotations can be realised.
j PRovISIONS-Firm, with an upward tendency.
Clear pork is higher. The stocks are light
RICE-Carolina is very scarce and firm at our quo
tations. Rangoon can be had at 9lG1Oc.
RUM-.Price nominal. There is no Portland dis
TILED in the market. M
sALT-Lverpool has advanced Csc % hid, and is
Island is light. Ground butter salt is steady at SOC
y box. tt5B AfEsF-1 w
SoAP-The demand continues good for Leathe 6
Cores celebrated soaps and our quotations aie
maintained.
SPlCES-Our quotations which are for pure, are
fully maintained, with good demand,
SUGARS-The markets. not firm and prices
favor purchasers Refined are quoted At 17@l7ac
now held at II sc and are quick at that price.
SHoT-The prospect of increased tariff rates on
lead having advanced the price, shot have gone up to
$12 90 for drop and $13 90 tor buck. sse ga
TEAS-Prices unchanged, and firm at our quo
tations. sr -D
TTN-The supply is not large while the demand is
good Charooals have advanced, and the tendency,
stu suoward-
roBACCo-There is steady demand from the
trade at about our quoted rates. The market is firm
and buoyant. taRzrl6B
VARNISH-Pricesr remain steady, with moderate
sales at quotations. a4-t@ ~
cord, and soft wood Sc 0o@7 90 Manufactured kind
ling wood is still quoted at 35959c W box contain
ing about barely for soft and hard. |
WOOL,-Qaiet. The cold weather has interrupted
shearing aud but little OF the new clip has been
sGHTS-Dun. The only engagements we
have to report fo- the week Bark Avoa 1913 tons
to load lumber and cooperage out to Matanzas for
the roud sum of sill o. bark Richard Irwin, to load
and SO on deck, and of Bark Emma, to load deals
hence for Liverpool at SIS " Standard.
Portland Daily Press Stock List.
CORRECTED BY WIN. II. WOOD & SON,
Stock and Exchange Broker, Exchange St. Portland.
For the week ending July 4.
DESCRIPTIONS. Par Value. offered. asked.
Government 6's, 1884,. l0gt .1i09
Government 5-20,. do5..... ioa
Government 7-?O,. IVA .....lO3
Government 1U-4O .....................96 ....s7
State of Maine Bonds. ......,.........96. ...&
Portland City Bonds, ................ ST
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