The Portland daily press., 1866-12-05
's'ssE MARKETS.
FOR TIE WEEK ENDING Dec. 4, 1866

FOR TIE WEEK ENDiNt wv I, hoVOs 4
The volume cf trade for the past week has not been
arpe but il has fully egualled the expectations of
our merchants who at this season OF the year. al
WAYS expect a falling off in trade. There is good
feeling in the mercantile community and con-
ddenee in the stability Of prices. They are now
looking with some anxiety towards the movements
OF Congress in relation to the new tariff
Gold left at our last weeks report at lag on
Wednesday, 23d ult it ran up to 143s, but declined
during the day, and closed at 141b. Since that 'ii'e
it has been quite steady at141 and lli5
APPLES-The market is well sulpheeda n nn1
choicest fruit commands 81 and 81 % per DOL Dried
apples are dull.
AsHEs-The price for potash is firm, but the de-
lnand is limited.
BEANs-There is a better supply in the market
and they coming forward more freely; but no
change Is made, as yet, in prices
BREAD-There is change in quotations. The
demand for pilot and ship continues to be good.
BOX SHOOKS-Prices nominal. Wenote one sale
OF 25OO0 of the best quality, at 75c Manufacturers
views totally differ from those of shippers, and the
consequence is that stocks are piled up.
BgTTER1The supply of tubs Of choice solids lids
have BEEN sold at ssc and single tubs at 2salc.
Canada butter is Offering freely at &c.
CANDLES-There is a good demand loi tho fac
bridges moulds at our quotations, when arc '"' ''
tory prices
CHEEsE-rbe market il well supplied with good
vermnnt and Ns~ Vork and prices have shaded
down.
CEALENT-Prces unchanged Inc aenia'iu con-
tnues to be large, but the supply 10 s
co.T--Tbere has been more of a demand the past
week Dealers are firm and prices uhehahgeu'
CooPERAGE-A brisk demand for all kinds, and
orders are ahead of the manufacture Inc stocks oi
all kinds of cooperage are very hght.
coRDAGE-With light demand prices remain
firm and there IL no change from last weeks quota
lions.
DRUGS AND DYES-Bi-carb soda is lower and
selling at 1Oc Opium and rhubarb have also recefed
in price. No change in other articles.
DUCK-The demand for Portland duck is large
and il is taken up fast as manufactured Prices
are unchanged.
DRY GOODS-The market is dull and depressed,
thou III iirmness is manifested in cotton manu-
nctures. The WOODEN market continues in a low
state, and manufacturers are anxousiy awaiting ac-
week in dry goods has been small, compared with
former weeks but this is the period of the year when
merchants anticipate falling off in trade.
FISH-The Western demand is about over, and the
market being well supplied, owners OF several fares
that have arrived during the week have not been able
to dispose of them at the price asked Our dealers
here are not anxious to pile up stocks at the present
asking prices, and the probability Is that concessions
will he made and lower prices rule
FLOUR-On the low grades of -four prices have re-
coded full soc per Dbl since our last report On the
choice grades there is change as the supply in the
market is small. Duiness rules the market.
FRUIT-Raisins are lower, bunch selling at SO $40
oxe ed and Sy selling at IS cs5 g. Peanuts have
coded TO SO rs. Figs are in abundance, andhsellng
at 1se@20c There are few Havana oranges in the
market which are selling at So per hundred.
GRAIN-Corn has shaded down trifie since last
week. Oats are steady. Rye without change.
HAY-Dealers are paying S22 and 1923 per ton for
the best pressed hay and $40 for straw, but the farm
ers do not disposed to bring their stocks freely
into the market.
HIDES AND SKINS-1he transactions have been
rather light. There is no variation in price.
IRoN-Dealers are not disposed to make any con-
cession especially with the prospect OF an increased
duty upon imported iron. The stocks are being aug
nented by the arrival OF foreign steamers at this
port.
LARD-The market is dull at the reduced prices
but holders arc not disposed to yield further.
IEAD-With steady demand for sheet and pipe
prices are unchanged.
LEATHER The trade is quito duh. Holders
are firm for the best grade of feathers.
LIME-The demand has somewhat slackened oil
and prices are shade lower. The market is well
supplied, there having been several cargoes arrived
during the week.
LUMBER-The market is active Tor all kinds Of
lumber and prices fully sustained at quota
MOLAssEs- holders are very firm for the
small stock oil hand. There is no old molasses COM
ing forward and the new crop will not be along till
the middle or the last OF January.
NAVAL SrORES-Spirits OF Turpentine is selling
at 92e. No change in other articles.
OAlUM.-The market is steady at last weeks
prices.
tnues large at 65c by the quantity and Toe by the sin
gle barrel Inseed has shaded down since last week.
No change in other oils.
OEIONS--The arrivals have been free and sales
from vessels made 81 5Olg2 per Dbl. Prime silver
skins selling from shops at 81 2592 30 per Dbl
PAINrS-We note a slight Reduction in leads.
There is a good demand.
TRANSFERRING m arket Is well supplied and prices
lower. We quote soft at SO so and hard at ~ 90
per ton Ground is selling at SO on at wholesale ami
PR0DUCE-The market is well supplied with aIi
Ia I,,sa Ia
brought ia i'll abundance. Our quotations give
the prices for GOOD lots Eggs are selling
ut 33cdD35. Potatoes are plenty and prices are well
maintained For choice potatoes 81 25@2 50 per Dbl
is obtained Shipping potatoes bring 50cg6O pei
buste Sweet potatoes are almost on, OF lhe mar
ket. Cranberries are selling at $iG4 80 per bushe
ysPR0YISIONS-The market for beet and pork re-
mains the as last week The stock Objects not
large and The demand t. moderate. Pork is quite
steady the reduced prices. Round hogs ale selling
RfCE--The trade is moderate for Rangoon There
are no Carolina rices in the market
SALT-Steady under the recent slight advance.
The demand is good.
refined soaps is well maintained and orders
ing in from al over the country. Our quotations give
SUGAR. There is no change to note except for
the refined, which are lower and we quote granu-
lated, crushed and powdered at 1btcGl5z.
STARCH-FTm at the recent atvance with
moderate demand
SHoT-There is slight decline in both drop
and buck shot.
TEAS Firm and steady, for the sticks hand,
with but few transactions.
TINS There is fair demand for all kinds of
tins. Stocks have been replenished by recent arrivals
from Europe.
TOBACC0-We have no changes to note; the mar
ket is dull and prices steady.
VARNISH-No change. The demand continues
to be good for all kinds.
VIOLA dull market. Prices are lower, and in
fact nominal; and, until there is a movement in man
utactured woolens, the raw material must continue
to fall.
zTNC-The demand has been good but no change
in prices.
FREIGHTS-Notliing offering and they seem to
have touched bottom. The only engagement
ported for the week is the brig Clara Brown to load
shocks and heads for Point au Peter, Gaudaoupe at
25c thence to Bonaire to load salt for Portland at
1sc per bushel.
Portland Dry Goods Market.