The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-05-01
Review OF the Market
FOR THE WEEK ENDING April 80, 1867.

circles the past week and better business has been
transacted than for many years Sack. Yet the trade
has not been extraordinarily large purchasers still
declining to increase their stocks above what they
consider will be the consumptive demand. In val
ues the market remains pretty much the same as
last week. .-
Our last weeks review left gold at 1885, the closing
price Tuesday, 3d. Under rumOrs OF war and
other stories got up by the spectators it advanced
ON Wednesday to 1413 Thursday it sold for AL.
Friday it began to decline and dropped down to
1881. Saturday the downward tendency continued,
and it sold as low 1861 Monday, 29th, it opened
at 134a dropped down to 1884, then advanced to 1876
and fuctuated during the remainder of the day be-
tween 1859 and 1885, closing at the latter quotation.
Tuesday 80 h, it opened 1854 but quickly dropped
down, touching 1856, at which price it closed.
APPLEs--Good, sound fruit is very scarce, and
highest quotations are realized. Dried apples
are dull at our quotations.
ASHES-There is an improved demand for potash,
and the price has slightly advanced aaa
BEANS-The demand is quite active and prices
are very firm at our quotations.. Fta s......
BREAD-There is M ehshge in prices. The de-
mand is moderate for all KIDS ft.sfs l-sBs
BUTTER-There are heavy stocks of butter in the
market ana SIC Is the hlgiiK price that can be OBJ
tanned Iof the best. CoMhlon tutter can be had at
almost any price from l7e(a25. Canada butter has
been sent in considerable Quantities and has been
selling at a loss to the Can3s On owncIs.
BOX SHOoKS-The season is about over, and
there are large stocks in the marke which the own
find it difficult to dispose Of Our quotations are
merely nominal. tfls
CANDLES-There is a steady demand for Trow-
BRIDGES mOulds at our reduced quotations.
CHEESE-The demand is moderate and the sup
ply of good cheese is abundant. Our quotations are
maintained for the best Vermont and New York.
10 CEMENT-The market is well supplied, and prices
are shade lower. .s. -ts ...
B COAL-Our dealers have reduced the price for
hard coal to 80 per ton. Cumberland is held at 80
COOPERAGE-City make is in demand with ev-
erything sold close up Country is Hat with no de-
mand of any consequence. rI'fi.
CORDAGE-The demand continues very light. No
change in prices.
DRUGS AND DYES-The demand continues to
be good. Prices are unchanged. .tf,1
DUCK-In consequence of reduction in the
price of the raw material, the Portland Manuactur-
ing Company have reduced the price OF their goods
to Gee TOT No and Sc per yard less for each number
up to 10, bringing number ~ down to S9c. Ravens
is quoted at SIC. i.t a-
DRY GOODS-A good business has been transact
ed the past week. purchases having been made quite
freely. The decline in cottons during the former
part of the week was fully recovered and the quota
tons for Tuesday were higher. Standard cotton
and they have not large stocks on hand The de-
mand for seasonable prints and delanes, of good
styles, is quite large. In wOolens there is an imprOv
ed state in the market, but no great animation.
FISH-Stocks are very light. The Western de-
mand has opened with much activity, and prices
have advanced. We our quotations to the
market on Tuesday. -HH
FLOUR-The stocks of superior grades are being
diminished by the mand for home consumption
and prices are trmer. Indeed, our tour dealers are
selling the best brands full one dollar lower than
the Boston market The receipts are light and will,
in all probability continue 10 he 80 until the new
crop OF wheat is ready Tor the msrke,. California
flour, which takes with every one using it, comes
along gradually. nYf
FRUITS Currents and prunes are lower. In
other fruits there is no change.
GRAlN-The is a further advance corn and
we increase quotation. Oats are finn. Shorts
are selling at $42a45 per ton and but very few in
market.
HAY There has been but very little pressed hay
brought in and dealers have paid SIS for it, Loose
hay OF the best quality has been sold Tor $0 per to
HIDES AND SKINS-The market continues duh
with but light operations. Prices remain unchanged
IRON-There is fair demand for all kinds and
our quotations are maintained; The stocks are am
pie. Nails are in cd demand and selling at $6 70
per cask for assorted sizes. ...s
LARD-There is large stock in the market, and
though prices are maintained, the article is dull
LEADING continue our quotations for sheet and
pipe. The demand has improved ,se, ss. ~
LEATHER-The demand is quite brisk and
prices are firm, with an upward tendency.
LIME--There is an ample supply and the demand
s quite fair. We reduce quotations to 81 3091 40
for Rockland and Thomaston at which prices it is
now selling.
has increased, and there is also large demand for
dimension lumber Southern pine has improved, but
the market is well supplied.
MOLASSES-The stocks of prime have become
somewhat reduced, and the amount coming forward
IL not large Importers are stiff IN their prices
Sugar House syrup is quick at &C.
OILS-Linseed has slightly advanced, and castor
has shaded In other oils no change The demand
continues good. iai td.t4 ta
NAVAL STORES-We have change to note.
The demand is very light. t....
OAKUM.-The supply is ample. with a light de-
mand .4.
ONIONS-Good onions are scarce and our highest
quotations are realized. 1900 tl
PAINTS-There is a large demand for leads for
local purposes Prices are firm. SO .... ....l
PLASTER.We reduce our quotations to $3.50
for hard and 81 rs for soft. '' 49, i.l,f.
PRODUCE-Beef and veal are in good supply;
but spring lamb is scarce. Poultry comes in slowly
Potatoes are scarce and prices have advanced Eggs
are quite plenty and selling at zoe by the pack
age. fI.at
PROvISIONS-Th market is firm both for beef
and pork at our quotations. The demand is hoder-
RICE-There is a steady but moderate demand for
Carolina rice. Prices unchanged. ... ..I
SALT-Thereis a good dem and and prices are
hrm at VI 50a4 20 for Cagari and Liverpooii anu
e494 so for St. Martins.
SEEDS-The demand confines to be large. Our
quotations are maintained for timothy and clover
There Is no red top in the market
2 SOAfS-Inere ID an increased utih.h" 'oi INC |
steam refined soaps of Messrs Leathe q Gore man
ufacture. Orders come in from all over the otate.
The prices have recently been red uced as Will DC NO.
Heed by our quotations.
SUGARS-The market is very quiet for ioreigh
sugars, but the demand for Portland rehned IL very
good. We give the quotations as they were on Iues-
day.
STARCH-There is a steady demand for the srucie
and pearl ia held at quotations.
SHOT There Ia more demand tor shot. Prices
are unchanged. '3 |
TEAS-The market is well supplied, and the de-
mand, though steady, is not large. we nave no |
change to note in prices. Ga |
TINS-The demand is not very active, but prices
are firm in consequence Of the advance IN goid.
TOBACCo-The supply is large for the demand
which is rather quiet.
VARNISH-The demand for all kinds OF Varn1sh |
d good. Prices are without change, E
WOOL-In the low grades of wool there is not |
much doing. There is more inquiry for fine grades.
but the marketi is very quiet. u.
ZINC-The demand continues to be good. Prices
have declined.
FREIGHTS.-There is but little doing in foreign
charters The only engagements reported Tor tne
week are the brig George Harris for Cardenas WIN
empty casks at $1l2a. Brig j. b. Brown for Matah-
sas with empty casks at $1.25. Brig Frontier Tor
port north side Cuba with box shocks at 12c ana
Empty casks on deck at 81. Brig Kennebunk for
Jardenas OF Matanzas with empty casks at $l.25
lnder and 81 on deck.
Sch. Walton has been chartered TO load coal at
II Nnxur w.