The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-06

lots from first hands, unless otherwise stated and in
filling small ORDERS higher rates have to be charged
For figures see quotations in another column.
The upward movement in gold, which We notice d
in our last review, continued through the week. On
Wednesday, 3Otll, it sold at13s4. Thursday it run
up to 14O. Friday, June 1, it reached 14Os, and
Saturday III. Monday 4th, it opened at 1903; but
under advices from Europe of a reduction in the
price of 5-2O's up to 143, closing at 1881 Tues
day it opened at 144 up to 146 closing at 1861
Under the state of the gold market, holders of all
foreign merchandise stiff in. their prices, and in
some cases have advanced their figures. The opera
tons have not been LARGE Spectators are fearful of
sad consequences, not knowing what the events of
month way bring about. There has been better
trade, as the stocks in country had become re-
duced, and the owners obliged to purchase ior
legitimate wants.
APPLES-Green fruit is very high and very scarce,
it being nearly ali out of market Dried apples are
scarce and quick at our quotai'ohs
ASHES-Pot ashes are quiet anu demand moder-
ate at 7lLSc " fb.
BEANS-Thereis more demand. Especially for
shipping and prices of all kinds have advanced.-
Marrows are worth 81 5OG2 IS. Peas SO 5Oa3 90,
and Blue Pod 50 25d2oo.
ROY SHOOKS-Our quotations are nominal
There is nothing dong--very few in market, and
none being mahuliictureu.
BREAD-The increase in the price of flour has
caused an increase in the price of some hard kinds
Round Pilot is now selling at 80 0Oa1 90 ~ 10Oibs
BUTTER-There is good supply of family butter
now brought daily to market, anu prices have gone
down. Prime table can now be bought at 3O9s3c,
and $50 is the outside price asked. The late
rains have put new face upon prospects for LARGE
crop.
CANDLES-Moulds are steady at 16d17c ~ ill.,
Sperm are in moderate demand at 4Os0i2c
50 40a25O W brl.
CHEESE-There is very little old cheese in market
New cheese is coming in freely, and we reduce our
quotations to the prices asked for it.
COAL-Dealers have reduced their prices 81 % ton
and are now delivering Lehigh, Red and White Ash
at $lo v ton, and Chestnut at 50. Cumberland is
stiff at 81 e0S012 90.
COOPERATING market is quiet with a light con-
sumptive demand Java is now quoted at 37i94Oc v
ID, and Rio 26G30c. =
COOPERAGE-There is good demand for all
kinds at quotations, but moasses shocks not
to be had, though prices outside OF our quotations
have been offered.
with fair demand. Holders are stiff in their
prices.
CoRDAGE - The market is quiet, with no
and boltrope 22a22sc
DRUGS AND DYES-The demand continues good
with no alteration in prices.
DRY GO0DS-The market is very firm for all kinds
of dry goods. The advance in cotton, noticed last
brisk. Manufacturers manifest good deal of indie
pendence they have sold their stocks pretty close
up, and propose holding on while before making
large contracts.
DUCK-The prices Of Portland duck remain the
same. We quote No. at 90c and &c " yd less for
each succeeding number up to No. 10. The demand
continues good.
FISH-The accounts received from fishermen 80
far, both from Shore and Bank very unfavorabe,
the catch being very light. The stocks in market
have become much reduced and prices are very firm,
with onward tendency. MaCkerel
no Bay III market and very few Shore.
FL0UR-The stocks are not very heavy, while the
demand has been unusually large. The highest
grades are getting scarce, and for good low grades
holders are very firm in prices. The demand for the
lower grades OF -four, especially those OF lair quality
is increasing.
at our quotations. Dates are lower. The market
is well supplied with good qualities OF all kinds OF
fruit.
GRAIN-Sound corn is firm at our quotations.
Unsound can be purchased at less prices. Rye is
higher Oats are shade lower. Fine feed is selling
at $3s " ton.
GUNPOwDER-The price ofOriental continues at
So 90 for blasting, and $6@7 orsporting. Demand
quiet.
HAY-There has been more brought in the past
week than usual and the market is better supplied.
HIDES AND SKINS-The market continues dull,
We continue to quote Buenos Ayres at 27a2sc,
Western dry sailed at 18919c and slaughter at Sc.
Calf skins are worth 20se25. Lamb skins steady at
$1@150.
lRON-HolderS are not disposed TO make con-
cessions as the tendency is upwa ds Cast steel has
advanced2c. The demand is fair and importers are
not disposed to sell literally at outside quota
tons. Nails are up to 81 " cask, and quick at that
price.
LARD-fhe demand has been active at our increas-
ed quotations. Holders are stiff as the supply is
shor
LEAD-A fair demand for sheet and pipe at our
quotations.
LEATHER-The market is firm with fair de-
mand. Caliskins are higher.
LIME-T.ere is an ample supply in market, and
Rockand and Thomaston have shaded Oft, and are
selling at 81 35tgl 40 ~ cask.
LUMBER-The demand continues to be brisk both
for local and shipping purposes, and the supply is
good.
MOLASSES-The imports since our last amount
to 2525 hhds, 313 tcs and no bbls. Holders are
firm at increased rates and the tendency is up
ward. All good grades ore quickly taken up on ar
rival Two cargOes were taken up last week to 20
Philadelphia where as in New York, there is scar
city of Cuba clayed.
NAVAL sToREs-Quiet. Pitch and spirits tur-
pentine are lower.
OIIS-I.nseed has shaded OFF, In whale oil there
is further advance. No change in other oils though
the Portland Kerosene Company will not sell large
lots at less than 72la75c.
PAINTS - Pure leads are scarce and higher
Manufacturers are demanding balfa cent more for
some kinds of lead and with an upward tendency. The
demand for all kinds OF paints is good.
PLASTER-rhere is fair demand tor hard and
soft, and the supply is good We reduce our quota
tions for all kinds.
PRODUCE-The market continues well supplied
with fresh meats. Beef brings 12a15c " lib by the
side. Veal comes in freely and is bringing SlD1Oc.
Spring lambs command 1sa2oc y fb Eggs are sell
ing at 21ao22c " doz by the package. Turkeys are
scarce. Onions are selling at 81 50Cd2 90 W bbl.-
Potatoes are scarce and higher There is considera-
BILE demand for them for shipping and our quota
tons can be realised.
PRovISIONS-Stocks are light and the market is
firm at our quotations with an upward tendency
Pork has risen SOC ~ Dbl since our last
RICE-Carolina is very scarce and firm at our que
tations. Rangoon can be had at 9A1G10c.
RUM-.Price nominal. There is no Portland dis
tined in the market.
SALT-There is good demand for fishing pur-
poses and country trade. Prices firm at quots-
lions.
SoAP-Leathe & Gore have reduced the prices
for their manufactures and we alter quotations.
The demand continues good.
SPlCES-Our quotations which are for pure are
fully maintained, with good demand.
sUGARs-The market Tor sugars is buoyant and
prices tend upwards. The demand for Portland
AAs is large and they are taken up quickly at liz,
the selling price oil Tuesday.
SEEDS-The demand is about over and the stock
is very small having been exhausted by the large de-
mand that has prevailed throughout the season.
SHOT-The reduction in the price of lead has
brought down shot, and we REFUGE our quotations
to 10t9114 " I'd.
TEAS-No change. The market is well supplied
and there's good demand.
IlN-Inere Is q DrlSk ueDlanu NJ increased prices.
The advance in gold has sent metals of all kinds up,
and the prospect is that there will be further rise.
TOBACCO-There is a steady demand from the
trade at aboutour quoted rates. The market is firm
and buoyant.
VARNISH-Prcesr remain steady, with moderate
sales at quotations..
WOODLAND wood brings at retail $1G0011 ~
cord and soft wood Sc 0097 90. Manufactured kind
ling wood is still quoted at 35950c y box Contain
ing about barely for soft and hard. 1
WOOI-There is an advance on all X nds and tha
demand has increased. The large manufacturers
have been purchasing freely. But as they are now
wen supplied a lun may be expected tor the next
thirty days.
FRElGHfS-There is more inquiry and the rates |
improve, though the business as vet is light The |
following are the engagements since our last Brig |
Fannie Lincoln, for Cardenas with boards at AZ ~ |
M; Brig VIM Robertson to load at Macbias tor S,. |
qua and d 5e, az nr SSsS hid for moases; Brig
hundred for sugar Dr. Brig Active far maton1a
With boards ard sa at 80 Bof n sh aSap1 s.
e. PORK And9man for Cow Bay q +; tdiI ey .eshs,