The Portland daily press., 1866-05-16

NoTE.-Our quotations represent prices of large
lots from first hands, unless otherwise stated and in
ming small orders, higher rates have to be charged
For hgures see quotations in another column.
The general features of the market for the past
week, are more firmness and healthy and legitimate
business. During last week gold was very steady at
about 129 but on Monday 14th it started up reach
ing 1901. Tuesday the market opening at 1909,
closing at 129s.
The stocks of merchandise not large dealers
having been conservative in their movements, pur-
chasing as their wants required. Consequently We
hear of no breakdowns, and the trade bids tair to
hold out good through the season.
APPLES = Dried apples are getting very scarce
especially for good qualities The high price OF green
rruit restricts the demand.
ASHES Pot ashes are quiet and demand mod
crate at Z @sc " H..
BEANS-There is more demand, especially for
shipping and prices Of all kinds have advanced
and Blue Pod so 25G250.
BOX SHOOKS-Our quotations are nominal
There Is nothing doing--very few IN market, and
none being manufactured.
BREAD-The increase in the nrice of eour hos
caused an increase in the price of some hard kinds
Round Pilot is now selling at 80 OOa11 90 }y 100 fts
BUTTER1The market is better supplied, and the
Price ~ recedins. Choice table can now lie bought
= CANDLES-Moulds are steady at 16917c ~ h.
sperm are Ill moderate demand at 40942c.
A. C aEM shade lower; demand light at
50 1902 90 " brl.
CHEESE-Prices are fully maintained for New
York and Vermont, which Country
cheese can be had or Sc lower
COAL Dealers continue their prices for
Lehigh Red and White Ash, and it is nowdelvered
at 81 W ton. Cumberland is more plenty, two car
goes having arrived
COFFEE-The market is quiet with light con-
sumptive demand. Java is now quoted at 3elD40c ~
fb, and Rio 2S43Oc.
COOPERAGE-There is a brisk demand for mo-
lasses shocks. but the market is bare. City made
are bringing So co. In other kinds ofcooperage there
is but little doing.
with fair demand.
CORDAGE The market is quiet with slight
change. We reduce our quotations for American to
922lc.
DRY GOODS-There has been continued active
trade during the week and great hrmness in the mar
ket. Cotton goods it is presumed have reached low
water mark, and there is disposition in manufac-
turers to advance prices. Indeed low priced prints
are full half cent firmer in the New York market
Most OF this GLASS; as well the cheap cotons have
been selling at loss. In woolens the market is
quiet. Manufacturers are anxiously awaiting the
new tariff bill. Foreign dress goods of latest STYLES
continue in demand.
DRUGS AND DYEs-The demand is good BIZ
oarb Soda Is lower and we reduce our quotation to
Stg10c W tb. Opium is higher.
DUCK-In consequence of reduction in the raw
material, the prices of Portland duck have been re-
du.ed. Wequote No. at 90c, and &c ~ yd less for
| each succeeding number up to No. 10. The demand
| continues good.
FISH-The demand for dry fish has improved
New fish are beginning to be brought in. There has
been further advance in mackerel and the stock is
very small.
FLOUR-The advance last week on -four was So
W Dbl for sound wheat, but it mostly specula-
on and halt the advance was lost at the close of the
fRTl6 nofpal dnfaxr
ira qualities are getting smaller and there is very
little coming in. In the low grades there is less
speculative demand.
FRUIT-Rasins are a shade lower: other fruits
remain the same as last week
GRAIN-Stocks are ample, with tair demand.-
Prices unchanged.
GUNPOWDER-Thep price of Oriental continues at
10 on for blasting andS6a7 30 for sporting. Demand
quiet.
HAY-There is better demand, and prices are
stiff at our quotations.
HIDES AND SKINS-The market continues dull
We continue to quote Buenos Ayres at 27(92Sc,
western dry sailed at 1S919c, and slaughter at &c.
Calf skins are worth 20d25. Lamb skins steady at
$191 30.
lRON-Stocks are ample and demand good. Com
mon and refined are little lower. Nails steady at
20 Iog1 cask, shade lower than they have
LARD-The demand has been active at our in
creased quotations.
LEAD "A fair demand for sheet and pipe ct our
quotations.
LEATHER = The market is firm for the season
and prices are maintained. Stocks are moderate
and holders are unwilling to make further conces-
sions.
LIME-Has been coming in freely, and the price is
81 40@1 30 % cask.
LUMBER-The supply of all kinds of lumber is
good, and prices are unchanged. There is considera-
PIE demand from Massachusetts and other States for
lumber for building purposes.
2466 hhds, 242 ties and a bbls Prices remain firm
with an active demand All good qualities are quick
ly taken up on their arrival.
NAVAL SToRES-Quiet. Demand light Tur-
pentne is 10c higher. q,
OILS Portland kerosene continues at zoe for
1000 gals, 72c for brls, and 75c for BRIL- from the
factory. Prices of crude fish oils range from $3.50
% W brl for Pogie. Shore and Bank Linseed Oh
scarce and up again to 81 65 Tor raw and Al 81 for
boiled. There is large demand Tor it at the West
which renders it scarce Castor has fallen to So 25
Whale is l0c lower. Lard steady. -i
PAINTS-Pure leads are scarce and firm AT our
quotations. Manufacturers are little behind in
filling orders The demand for all kinds of paints is
good.
PLASTER-The stock of hard has been increased
by the arrival of several cargoes. Ground is scarce
and quick at our quotations.
PRODUCE-The market continues well supplied
with fresh meats. Beef Is higher and brings 12@15c
1b by the SIDE Veal comes in freely and s lower the
best bringing 10a12c. Spring lambs command 1SCd
zoe % ID. Eggs are higher and selling at
scarce. Onions are plenty and lower selling are a
~ 6O92 on " DBL Potatoes are scarce and higher.
There is considerable demand for them for shipping
and our quotations can be realized.
PROVISIONS-There is a great deal of agitation in
the pork market and prices up full 81 % Dbl over
last weeks quotations. No change in beef
RICE-Carolna is very scarce and firm at our
quotations. Rangoon can be had at 9A110c.
RUM-Price nominal. There is no Portland dis
TILED in the market.
SALT-There is a good demand for fishing pur-
poses. Prices firm at our quotations.
SOAP-Leathe s. 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-There are plenty Of hid sugars, but box
sugars are not in SO good supply Prices of all kinds
are firm at quotations, and the demand Is good.
SEEDS-Stock is limited and demand good There
changed.
SHoT-The reduction in the price of lead has
brought dow shot, and we REFUGE quotations.
to 10i911a " fb.
TEAS-Stocks are light and prices are well sus-
taned though the demand is limited. We quote Sou
cLong at I5asOc " fb, Oolongs at S5ca$95 and
TIN-The market is firm. At the present rate of
gold stocks cannot be replaced. The demand con-
tinues good.
TOBACCO-There is steady demand from the
trade at aboutou quoted rates. The market is firm
and buoyant.
VARNISH--Prcesr remain steady, with moderate
sales at quotations.
WOODLAND wood brings at retail S10011 ID
cord, and soft wood Sc 0097 90. Manufactured kind
ling wood is still quoted at 35d5Oc ~ box Contain
ing about barely for soft and hard
WOOL-The market is unsettled, with but little
doing. Fine feeces are sitter than thew have been
A large sale of damaged Buenos Ayres wool took
place here last week and the average price realized
was about zoe " fb.
FREIGHTS-Foregnt relghts are dull, there being
more tonnage offering than there treights. The
bulk of business has been in purchasing empty casks
owners account, induced by the high rates offer
ing for return cargoes. Brig n. Showers loads with
empty casks on owners account for Cardenas and
Bark Almoner loads same as above. Argentine Bark
Enrique, for Havana, with Box Shocks at 12c, and
Boards at Sc ~ M. Bark Hosea Rich, to load at Ma
chias for Buenos Ayres with lumber at $14 y M, in
gold.
Coastwise we note be engagement Of Sch r. B.