The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-01
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENcE.
DAILY UEIos OFPIcE,

00snsliAeB Apfu !, 1900.
The number in attendance at tho Cham
Der Of Commerce, yesterday, was materially
increased. The transactions we're not very
heavy, and trade is dull throughout the
city.
Corn and corn meal are the only articles
that are active in the market. White corn
was commanding Gee, and mixed s5c, being
an advance Of from "a 10 Sc per bushel.
The demand is chiefly from the south-large
orders having been received from Georgia
and Alabama.
The best Tennessee corn meal, unbolied
commanded sI-Messrs. A. A. Spencer a
Co. having disposed of a large lot at that
figure.
The best Pennsylvania Buckwheat -four
was offered BY A. A. Spencer & Co., in bar
rels and half barrels, at So per bbl.
Miilet seed is in poor demsnd, holders
asking 50 per bushel.
Mixed oats was selling at 6O@65c Per
bushel.
Messrs. A. A. Spencer & Co. offered a
large lot Of barley at 81 50 per bushel.
There is little demand for the article.
There was only q moderate demand for
coffee, yesterday, at from 2s 10 Sic, accord
ing TO quality.
Whisky of nearly al grades was offered,
and a considerable quantity sold, at prices
ranging from 81 50 TO IS per gallon. There
is no other article in which the range of
prices is so wide.
There is very little wheat in the market,
but what there is commands ready sales at
81 IS for white, aud 81 so for red.
Mr.. b. S. Hsmil;on disposed Of a quantity
Of superGne hour at IS 90 per Dbl.
The demand for sugars, and other groce-
ries, is light, asd there is no change to re-
port since yesterday.
Cotton is nominal.
Mr.. B. s. Hamilton disposed Of a largo
number of cigars at from SIS 10 $s7 per
thousand, according 10 brand.
The total amount Of securities held by the
UEited States Treasurer for the circulation
Of National Banks, aud ior public funds in
Government repositories, Is 1851 ,s6l 500.
The New York Times OF Wednesday says
of money matters:
The advancing tendency noticed in the
cold room Yesterday, and the increased diff
hculty to-day in making deliveries, further
advanced the price from l26 10 l2S per cent.
A bonus Of gas &c Of one per cent was paid
ior the days use Of gold. 1he exchange
market for the Boston nail was not im-
proved by dhis advance in gold, aud stand
ard bills on London were again done at 100
alOTk per cent, aud other bank credits
iiom the south and other quarters we're sold
at lp7aI07K per cent. the supply Of bills
drawn against cotton continues large on
both France and England. The direct ex-
ports from New YORK this week include 49,
a57 bales 10 Liverpool and 5,l5l bales TO
Havre. A vessel with geo bales for Cork
and a market, was c cared altar the custom
house report Yves made up
The market for money CONTINUES in easy
supply az 5 per cent 10 tue leading brokers'.
The empioyment at this rate shove a par
tinl Improvement ia some few quarters, but
the offerings are still IN excess OF the de-
mand. Inc surplus balances are seeking
G,vrrnment s~ecnHties 10 a pretty ffes eX-
tent, and nearly all descriptions were in
gu OK demand to-day.
The Cincinnati Gazette says;
The markets for general m~erchandize
have a fair degree Of activity in their legit-
innate lines. but there is very little specula-
ton rife. Flour is declining in New York
ana The market here is quiet. There is lit
tie demand from the Southern marke'e aud
not much activity in The local trade. There
a GOOD demand for the best grades Of old
and new winter wheat, but the offerings are
nght and holders are very Brm in their
vssws al priceL. The demand for corn is
activs and the price advanced l cent per
.ushel. closing quite firm. Oats are more
ireeIv offered, bat buyers are holding oil in
snticipation Of lower prices. Rye Is IN bet
ter demand AZ about the same prices. Bar
lev il saleable at low rates. Clover seed IS
iobbing Al IS Is Cor the best qualities and
The market is hrln AZ that price. Cotton
has more activity at the closing prices Of
vrsterdav. There is nothing dong in whis-
~ The reetihers and manufacturer have
c.ntrscts for as much hs hey can handle
to- tbe present. and 10 force IL on the mar
ket ii uauld not bring near its value. Gro
ceries continue steady, with q fair country
iobbing demand The dry goods market Is
active this has been the busiest week Of the
sesaon' and the bills made are heavier. The
.Iysnce in cotton has given more tone TO
the market for manufactured goods out
prices have not rs yet advanced. troYis-
ions are in fair demand. The market opened
at abont Yesterdays prices, but grew strong
er teXvaFd the close. Mess pork sold 10 II
considerable extent at SO 90, and so -
was offered az The close for the best brands.
Bulk meats are steady. Bacon Is tymer,
~ a.f.s ,rere made Of clear sides az an adj
vance Of &c on yesterdays prices. Lard
advanced &c per 10, closing arm a. lsAe
Tor prime city kettle rendered
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