The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-12

FOR THE WEEK ENDING June II, 1867.


There has been some falling off in trade since our
last report, and in most branches there slack
ness. This was expected warm weather approach
ed such being almost invariably the year after
year. and our merchants prepared to meet dull
times during the months of July and August. In
commercial values there have been material
changes There have been speculative opera
itons, and our merchants well prepared to meet
the dull seasons, looking forward with confidence to
a large and increased business for the autumn.
There has been but very little variation in the
price of gold during the week II left off at our last
report at 1861 The variation during the remainder
of the week not over half per cent? the highest
point reached being 1871 and the lowest 1864. On
Monday, 10th, it opened at 1869, advanced to 49,
closing at 1877 Tuesday, 11th, it opened at 1879, adj
vanced to 1873 then dropped and closed at the point
at which it had opened.
APPLES-A few choice green apples have been
brought in during the week for which 50 per bbl
obtained. Dried apples are quick at our quo
tations and not plenty. Dried peaches quite
plenty, and selling quickly at low prices, taking the
place OF dried apples.
ASHES-The demand for potash is very light, and
there is but little in the market
BOX SHOOkS-The season is and prices are
nominal. There is a large stock on hand.
BREAD-Prlccs are unchanged. Tho demand is
not extremely large.
BEANS-The market is almost bare OF beans and
our quotations are easily obtained. IS.
BUTTER-There is no lack of a supply of good
June butter and prices are lower. The narketmen
selling from their carts at 26a2Sc for good quail
ties There is plenty OF old butter in Tie market
which can be bought, almost, at the purchasers
price.
CANDI ES-Theref is steady demand for Trow-
bridges moulds, at our reduced quotations
CHEESE-Our quotations are for prime old cheese.
New cheese is coming along freely which is selling at
| l601Sc.
| CEMENT-Thereis good supply in the market
| and prices are firm at our quotations
COAL-Dealers retailing the best of anthracite
at 80 per ton delivered Cumberland is held at $40.
| COOPERAGE-We have no change to note in the
| market City make are sold ahead, ami country are
| CORDAGE-Mana has advanced &c. The de-
DRUGS AND DYES-The market is quiet with
| less demand. Opium has further advanced to $40.
| DUCK-rhe Portland Manufacturing Company
have made another reduction of Sc per yard in the
price of their goods. We quote No. at 63c and No.
| 10 at SEC. The demand continues to be large.
| DRY GOODS-The market for the past week has
been measurably ae i've, and large sales have been
| made by the jobbers. There material changes
| in pric es, except in fine brown cottons and good
| bleached goods, which have shaded about 1c per
yard, and drilngs and heavy striped 30 in. shirt
| ings which have receded 1}1,2e Per yard. Cambrcs
are shade lower. Prints o. fashionable styles
| active. Wooden goods are dull u gffa
FISH-The new catch are now being offered in
the market, and fresh fares are coming along There
| is very act We demand as yet. Mackerel continue
scarce and are held at our quotations. Sealed her
ring are held at 30945 per box.
| FLOUK-The market is in an unsettled state and
prices OF all grades are lower. During the first part
of the week the reduction was l5e to 81 barrel but
at the close OF the week prices were frmer. The de-
| mand is confined, solely, to immediate wants, pur-
clasers being under the impression that the lowest
points have not yet been reached and the prospect
of immnse yield OF grain the present season in
ducing consumers 10 use as sparingly possible, in
anticipation Of much lower prices when the new
crop comes in. The supply of Hour from California
Of various grades, is increasing, and this has tended
to reduce the price of the Northern and Southern
fours. Spectators had no idea of flour and wheat
hn;,,. Da,.f
they had it was little too much for them get the
| products into their rapacions grasp. Consequently
they are now reaping bitter fruits from their spec
FRUITS There is no change in anything but or
anges which have gone up to SO per box for re-
GRAIN-Corn is about Sc lower than 1t was at our
last report We quote new mixed at 81 2591 &c.
and shorts are lower. The ply OF equal to
the demand
HAY-The receipts both of loose and pressed
have been much larger than anticipated and
prices have gone down. Our dealers are retailing
at 81 so@1 90 per 100 lbs Some very superior loads
Of loose have sold high as $40 per ton.
HIDES AND SKINS-The market is very quiet,
with lightoperations Prices remain without change
IRoN-Holders are firm at our quotations. The
demand Is fair for all kinds. Nails are selling at
So 124a6 % per cask for assorted sizes.
| LARD-The market is well supplied and the de-
| LEAD-There is no change. The demand both for
sheet and pipe is very good. "4 t..
| LEATHER-There is some stacking up in the
trade: Prices remain unchanged; but few weeks
will determine whether they will 90 up down.
| LlMt-Ihere is large stock in the market and
Notwithstanding the good demand prices have
shaded &c per Dbl, and We quote Thomaston and
LUMBER-The demand for shipping and dimen-
sion lumber continues to be good, and ample sup
plies, are received by, railroad. The demand for
southern pine is not so large as 1t has been.
MOLASSES-Tr Transactions have been light during
the week, but holders firm, especially as the
| stock of choice cayed is very light in the market
Portland Sugar House syrup is selling at 42c for bbs.
NAVAL SfORES-There is change in any ar
| tice. The demand is very light.
| OlLS-Linseed is higher. No change in other
oils. The demand has somewhat fallen OH. .,..
oAkUM.-The demand is very light. No change
ONIONS-Thore are no old onions in market
Bermudas are retailing at loc y Id.
| PAINTS-The demand Is steady for paints and
| leads. Prices for leads are firm.
PLASTER-The supply is large and prices have
been further reduced TO 81 81 for hard and So 000
PRODUCE-The prices for cut meats and poultry
are unchanged. Eggs are plenty and selling at
ls12oc by the package. Potatoes come in more
PKoyISIoNs-Ther is a moderate demand for
beef while pork is dull and inactive. Hams have
slightly advanced ..
RICE-rhere is steady but moderate demand for
Carolina rice. Prices unchanged.
| SALT-The market is well supplied. Our Quota
tions are maintained
SEEDS-The demand is about over and prices are
| lower both for herdsgrass and clover,
| SOAPS-There is an increased demand for the
steam refined soaps of Messrs Leathe s. Cores man.
ufactnre- Orders come i'll from all over the State.
The prices have recently been reduced will be
ticed by our quotations.
| SuGARS-rhere is an increased demand for all
PORTLAND sugars and large sales have been made
during the week of Portland Sugar House A. AS
ana extra yelows. The refiDeries disposing of
all they manufacture about fast as it can be turn
ed out. We notice the Forest city Refinery are
selling their sugars and syrups this week to go west
as FAR as ST. Louis. Cars are loaded direct from the
warehouse. These sugars have obtained an exalted
reputation as in style and quality they are superior
to most Of the manufactures of other cities and
thev arc appreciated wherever so d. We give tbe
gu 1talions in our price current as they were on
Tuesday. VII
SIARCH-There is a steady demand for the article
ana pearl is held at our quotations.
SHOT There Is more demand tor shot Prices
are unchanged.
TEAS-The market is well supplied, and the de-
mand though steady, is not large We reduce our
| quotations Tor OOlOng and japan.
TlNS-Without altering our quotations prices
are not as firm as they were last week and rather
favor purchasers.
TOBACCo-The supply is large for the demand
which is rather quiet
NAkNISH-The demand tor all kinds of yarnish
is good Prices are without change,
WooLs-ln the low grades of wool there 10 not
nlucn dohg There is more inquiry for fine grades.
Dut tle market is very quiet.
LlNC-lhe demand continues to be good Prices
have declined.
FREIGHTS-Nothing doing The following are
the Eon!y engagements reported for the week: bark
Mallevle, to load at MrimicbI, N. b. with deals for
Liverpool at SO sblngs and nine pence per standard,
and brig Ella Maria for port north side Cuba and
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