The Portland daily press., 1867-10-02
ascvfew of the Marker
FOR THE WEEK ENDING Oct.1, 1867

There has been an increased stringency in the
money market during the past week, caused by cur
tailment OF bank loans preparatory to making up
the quarterly statement of October 1s 1t is antic-
pated that after these returns are made money will
be easier. Yet Notwithstanding the pressure upon
the money market and the continued high price of
gold, The change in the values of commodities have
been very slight indeed. There has been no dispo-
stion manifested the part of dealers in the city to
push off stocks, and the business transactions have
been very iair. Ef
Our quotations last week left gold at 14s on Tues
day, Sept "a 1t ranged from 143 to 1881 during the
week, being remarkably steady closing on Saturday.
dull at 1881. Monday, Goth, it opened at 143a and
continued quite steady through the day, not going
above 1439 and closing at 1434. Tuesday, October l.
it opened at 1875 and continued at about that rate
all day, closing at the opening quotation.
APPLES-County fruit begins to come in freely,
and good prices are obtained, especially tor hard,
sound fruit. Dried apples are very dull with no de-
mand. and prices are nominal.
ASHES-There is moderate demand for potash,
and no cha ge in prices.
BEANS-A further decline has taken place, as the
article is more plenty and the crop promises to be
BOX SHOOKS--There is some little demand for
box shocks, but as yet there have been no large
transaetlons. one or TWO vessels have been taken
up 70 load with boxes for Cardenas The price is
nominal.
BREAD-TIere is no change in prices, but the
tendency is downward. The demand for hardbread
BUFFER is a better supply, and choice
table commands 32435c from the carts. Prime Yer
lnoat TUBS arr sDid at 2Sg3Oc while fair article can
be fought for DC.
C4ANDLEs-rhe demand continues steady for
Trow3ridsc's moulds, and prices are without
change. A3H
CifEESE-There is good supply of new cheese
in the market and prices are firm especially for
SES. ~ ~ Si,, e+,,o,, q; l., ~ . :, ad ~, oder
ate. Prices are unchanged.
COAL-Tbe demand is improving. Dealers are
selling the best Of anthracite at SO 50 per tom dey-
C0OPERAGE-City made molasses shocks ana
headings are in demand at our Quotations. For
country made the demand is slack. Hoops are
steady at cur quotations.
DRUGS AND DYES-The trade is gradually i'm
proving. There is no material change in prices from
last week.
DUCK-The demand for Portland duck continues
to be large at prices named in our quotations
DRY GOODS-The business transactions for the
week have been remarkably good, and prices are
without material change. The reduction in the
price OF the raw material has not affected the price
of manufactured cotton goods, as they have been
selling at no profit TO the manufacturers, especially
the standard grades of sheetings and shirtngs On
heavy drngs theIe has been a reduction. Wooden
goods quicker the cold season approaches, and
there is an active demand for all fancy styles.
FISH-Recelpts of dry have been light and there
have been no transactions of any importance during
the week. Prices remain about the same as last
week. 1here were no receipts of mackerel OF any
importance until Monday, when there were numer-
Gus arrivals of small fares causing slight reduc
ton in prices. Market closed dull
FLoUR-The rece pts during the week have been
qnite large and prices are well mantaine without
any notable change. The market is firm for all
grades.
FRUIT-No change to note in dry fruit from last
week. Lemons are more plenty but high prices are
Peaches are about over; they sold on
Tuesday at S4g$4 so per crate; choice pears aG
S1O@S15 per Dbl; sweet potatoes $5@$5 so per Dbl.
Grapes are coming along in profusion and are selling
at 15@p2Oc per Id in large quaint les. 20 IA
GRAIN-Corn has further advanced and there is
but very little yellow in market Oats are more
abundant, but our quotations are well maintained.
GUNPOWDER-There is a fair demand for the
Oriental powders at cur quotations. - - -
HAY-There is no demand for shipping and deal
ers are unwilling to offer more than 500 far nres-
ed while farmers are disposed to hold on in expec-
tation of obtaining higher prices. There is not
is selling at $1s<a2O Straw is $14D15
HIDES AND SkINS-The market is very quiet.
with Interpretations. Prices remain without change
from last week.
IRON-Holders are firm at the increased rate of