The Portland daily press., 1867-03-27

OR THE WEEK ENDING Mar. 20, 1867

The merchandise markets have not been active
during the week past as was anticipated Neycrthc-
less in some departments fair business has been
transacted, particularly in groceries. True, the
travelling has not been propitous to bring in
the country traders living off the railroad routes in
such large numbers as in former years, but they
will make their appearance soon the roads get
in decent order.
Prices have but slightly varied from last week as
will be noticed by prices current. There is no
disposition in importers to sacken up in the prices
of foreign merchandise, while products of agrcul-
ture have an upward tendency.
The money market has been quite easy, the banks
supplying fully up to the calls Of legitimate business
TRANSACTIONS Gold has not fluctuated much. The
variation of last week not much half of
per cent, the average price during the week being
about 134a. On Monday, 25th it opened at 1850, re-
coded to 1889 and closed at 1884, Tuesday it opened
at 1887, advanced to 13is, closing at 1884,
APPLES-Green apples of choice quality are get
ting very scarce, and command high prices. Dried
apples are quite plenty and we reduce our quota
tons accordingly. .Ff
AsHEs-The demand for pot lis quite moderate
The price has shaded off.
BEANS-Tfe supply is fully equal to the demand
We make change in our quotations. though prices
favor purchasers. -. A.,
BREAD-With q limited demand all kinds of hard
bread are firm at our quotations.
BOX SHOOKS--The market is flatter than ever.
Sales were made of good Saco river boxes last week
at 81 cents Prices nominal as shippers are I'M
willing to make offers for any quantity.
BUTTER-The supply exceeds the demand, and
the tendency is downward. The best of Vermont
tubs can now be had at at 1908 cents. Common
butter is drug and there is but little doing with IT..
CANDLES-The demand continues steady for
Trowbridge's moulds at our quotations.
CHEESE-The market is well supplied and our
quotations reduced for the best qualities of
Vermont and New York. Country cheese is 3 and &c
lower.
CEMENT-Ihe market is we'll supplied. Present
demand is light, but prices are unchanged.
COAL-The demand for anthracite continues
steady and prices are without any change Lehigh is
now very scarce. IF. 49,. -.. --s.
COOPERAGE-The demand for country cooper
age very slack, while that for city is large Every
thing of city make is sold up and orders are taken
ahead.
CORDAGE-No change from last week. The de-
mand is quite light.
DRUGS AND .DYEss-Thero is a little better de
mand. Nader and vitrioi have declined; opium
has shaded a little. In other drugs there is no
change. Cd }ft l-Esofss d. E.
DUCK-The demand for Portland duck is steady
and prices remain unchanged. -ti
DRY GOODS-There has been an improvement in
the business and traders begin to make their appear
ance. In some qualities of domestcs there has been
slight reduction The market closes firm both for
cotton and wooden manufactures.
FISH-There is steady demand for all kinds OF
dry fish, Mackerel and picked herring are scarce
Prices are firm at our quotations.
FLOUR-Stocks of prime spring wheat are very
light and prices have further advanced from last
weeks quotations 50dI5c. Our merchants cannot
replace the ours at the prices they now offer
ing them.
FRUITS-New dates have appeared of good
quality and at a lower price. Figs are higher. Lem
ons have shaded from % to 20 cents per box.
GRAJN-Corn remains the same as last week. III
1t has been quite but the ARRIVAL OF ScNtIdi
cargOes has relieved the market
HAY-Dealers are paying $2OG$23 per ton. There
is good demand. though shipments are moderate
for want of vessels.
HIDES AND SKINS-Prices are unchanged and
the market is dull, with no operations OF conse-
quence. t,..l .-f. -.er ..
IRON-There is moderate demand for all kinds
of iron and prices have been reduced. Stocks are
ample and have been increased by late arrivals
Nails are selling at sc 5096 6Z!.
LARD-There is slight improvement in prices,
| with a better demand
| LEAD-Unchanged, with, moderate demand for
| sheet and pipe.
LEATHER-we reduce quotations for light
| middiiug weights and heavy. The demand Is I'M
| proving
| LIME-The demand has slightly improved. Prices
| are &c lower. The stocks on hand arc ample
! for all present purposes.
| IJJMBER-The demand for shipping is small but
that Tor dimension lumber is increasing. The mar
ket is we'll supplied daily by rail with all the kinds
| wanted. Sluthern lumber continues dull.
| MISUNDERSTANDING, and prices are firm. We no.
| tice the arrival of cargo of Sagua Muscovado
which is held at &c. The receipts since last re-
port amount to E212s hhds, 5so ties and l43 bbls.
large proportion of this was for the manufacture OF
sugar Portland Sugar House syrup is quick at 45e
NAVAL SToRES-Tbe supply of all kinds is am
| pie but the demand is light. ...
OAKUM-we continue our quotations. The de.
mand is very light. a...
| OILS-There no change in our quotations for oils
| this week. The demand is rather better.
oII4S-Linseed and whale are lower. In other oil.
| there is no change. The demand has improved.
ONIONS-Prime Silver-skins are very scarce
| and now command SO so per Dbl.
PAINTS-The demand for leads has improved
| Prices are firm at reduced quotations of las
| week.
PLASTER-There is no rock plaster now in the
market, but several cargoes are expected soon.
| PRODUCTIVE market continues to be well SUD.
piled with fresh meats and poultry Eggs have come
| in freely and we quote them at 21c(a23c Potatoe,
| are coming along in better supply.
| PROVISIONS-Beef is firm at our quotations
Pork has advanced from 81 to So per Dbl, and The
tendency is still upward. Round hogs are about out
OF tbs market, Hams have adyanped ahqpt - PEI
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