The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-20
The Markets.
REVIEW OF PORTLAND MARKETS.
WEEK ENDING JUNE 10, 1soo.

WEEK ENDING JUSE -, 1866.
NoTE.-0ur quotations represent prices of large
lots from first hands, unless otherwise stated and in
Milling small ORDERS higher rates have to be charged.
For figures sec quotations in another column.
The advance in gold noticed in our last review con-
tinued through the week. On Wednesday gold OPEN
ed at 143S, and closed at 1857 Thursday it opened
at 1853, closing at SAT. Friday it opened at 1882
closing at 147B Saturday upon advices of warlike
nature from Europe, and decline of 5-2O's. gold
jumped up 15It, advancing to 100, closing at 15ss
Monday 1sth it opened at 1874! But under the infiu-
ences of late advices from Europe it fell off rapidly
and closed at 1857 Tuesday opened at 1884, drop-
ped down to 1909, closing at Same.
Under these circumstances the merchandise mar
ket has become unsettled, holders being yerv Arm
and disposed to advance the prices of all gold arti-
ces, while buyers are not disposed to purchase ex
cept as necessities may absolutely require as they're
gard the present advance on bullion as a temporary
affair.
APPLES-There are few russets in the market
lor wmch S7G9 " Dbl. is asked. Dried apples are
scarce and the price has advanced.
ASHES-Pot ashes are quiet and demand moder-
ate at 7d8c y ID.
BEANS-There is good demand, and prices of
all kinds have ADVANCED Marrows worth 50 75
@9 co. Peas So OOo3 5,and Blue Pod So 25a275.
~, BOX SHOCKS Our quotations are 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 some hard kinds
Rouud Pilot is selling at 50 O0dl11 90 p tOOfbs
BUTTER-Prime family butter is not brought in
so freely. and the price has advanced to 35o3ec.
CANDLES-Moulds are steady at 16017c Iy H.
Sperm are in moderate demand at4OaI2c.
CEMENT Quiet; demand light at SO 4Od2 bo
Pbrl. - -'SA "
CHEESE-There is very little old cheese in morL..
New cheese is coming in freely, and we reduce onr
quotations to the prices asked for it. Choice da;r,e
command &c above our quotations.
C0AI-Deaers are now delver;no Ih,. n,
and White Ash at $40 ~ ton, and Chestnut o. so
Cumberland is stiff at $11 50e0i2 90. ~ go
CoFFEE-The market is quiet with n light con-
tb, and Rio 26G3Oc. "' ''cS7oo "
COOPERAGE-With light stocks there ia n large
uelnahu anu prices OF all kinds have gone up. MO-
sses SHOCKS continue TO be very and in de-
COPPER-The advance in gold has given rise to n
speculative demand for copper and prices have been
ADVANCED There is a good demand for all kinds
obs U0aDAGE The market is quiet, with
and 6oltrope 22G22kc.
DRUGS AND DYES-The demand continues good
WIN no alteration in prices Holders firm at our
DRY GOODS-The business has been good for the
season Prices are firm and tending up, especially
foreign goods. The market for domestic goods is
rather more quiet, as dealers making their pre-
parations for the approaching fall season.
DUCK-The prices of Portland duck remain the
same. we quot, No. at SOC, and &c " yd less for
each succeeding number up to No. ~. The demand
continues good.
FISH With large demand, small stocks light
iares coming in, and unfavorable accounts from the
fishermen on the Banks, prices have advanced BOO
Zoe. Mackerel continue scarce. A few Noes have
come IN which have been quickly taken up.
FLouh-Ihe stocks of good spring wheat fours
are llght, and prices have advanced since our last
full DOC " bbl The receipts during the week have
been quite smali-hardy equal to the demand for
home consumption.
FRUIT-Oranges and lemons same as last week
Prunes are higher. Raisins stiff with an upward
tendency.
GRAIN-There is large demand for corn for ex-
port and at the present rates for gold it will paw
ship. The price. in consequence, has gone up to
yellow.
GUNPowDER-The price oforiental continues at
so oo for blasting, and $697 for sporting. Demand
quiet.
HAY-There is better demand and prices tend
upward Holders are very stiff.
HIDES AND SKINS-The market continues luII
We continue to quote Buenos Ayres at PRAISE,
Western dry sailed at 189l9c and slaughter at &c.
Cafskins are worth 2Og25c Lambsllins steady at
$1a1 so.
IRON--Prices have further advanced in consequence
of the advance in gold, and holders stiff The busi
ness transactions have been fair during the week.
Nails are quoted at $7@7 25 W cask
LARD Tho demand continues active at our
quotations. Holders are stiff the supply is
shor.
LEAD-A fair demand for sheet and pipe at our
quotations
LEATHER Slaughter is higher, and other kinds
have an upward tendency. Good grades of sole
scarce.
LIME-T.ere is ample supply in market and
Rockand and Thomaston are selling at 81 SOL 45 ~
cask
LUMBER-The demand continues to be fair both
for local and shipping purposes, and the supply is
good.
MOLASSES-The receipts of the week amount .
to S23s, hhds o. tcsiand los bbls. Importers hold
them firm and are not disposed to make the slightest
Concession, but the contrary to raise the rates,
Which will be done If gold keeps up to the present
high premium. Sugar House Syrup is taken up as
fast es turned out at 40 for casks and ~ for bbs
NAVAL STORES-Quet, with no change and
light demand.
oILS-Linseed is higher. In other ola there are
no changes: The Portland Ker9 sene Company arc
selling small lots at 70a75c " GAL but decline max
ing contracts for large lots tor future delivery at
the outside price.
PAINTS Leads have advanced half cent. No
change In others.
PLASTER-Tke spring demand is about over and
with large supply prices have given way, and we
reduce our quotations.
PRODUCE-The market continues well supplied
with fresh meats. Beef brings 12tg15c ~ fb by the
side. Veal comes in freely and Is bringing S(110c,
Spring lambs command 13G16c % ID. Eggs are SELL
scarce Bermuda onio1s are selling At &C. ~ M
Potatoes are scarce and high. There IL considera-
bic demand for them for shipping and our quota
tons can be realised.
PROVISIONS-The market is buoyapt and prices
are firmly maintained. The stocks are small and
holders are not disposed to make any concessions.
RlCE-Carolina Is very scarce and firm at our quo
tations. Rangoon can be had ct 9tI1Oc
RUM-Prce nominal There is no Portland dis
IS titled in the market.
SALT-Prices are firm at our quotations, and will
be advanced If gold continues as high.
S0AP-The demand continues good for IeatIe &,
Cores celebrated soaps and our quotations are
maintained.
SPICES-Our quotations which are for pure are
fully maintained, with good demand
SUGARS-The market is firm and refined sugars
have slightly advanced as well Portland AAs. The
latter are taken up at II &c fast as they can be
turned out
SEEDS Prices nominal the demand being
SHOT-Prices unchanged We quote drop at 1Oyc
andbuck at11AcP Id.
TEAS-There has been an advance of about &c ~
ID in Oolongs. Other teas unchanged.
TIN-HOider5 are firm and the demand is good
The advance OF last week is fully maintained.
TOBACCO-There is steady demand from the
trade at about our quoted rates. The market is firm
and buOyant.
VARNISH-Prices remain steady, with moderate
sales at quotations.
WOODLAND wood brings at retail $106D11 %
cord, and soft wood SO 00a7 90. Manufactured kind
ling wood is still quoted at 35d5oc y box contain
ing about barrel for soft and hard
WOOI-Quiet. Our quotations for Maine
feeces The business trans actions have been light
FREIGHTS-Very dull and nothing offering. We
have no engagements to report this week.
Portland Dry Goods Market.
Expressly corrected for the PRESS, to june 10.
COTTON GOODS.
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