The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-20

I, the aggregate during. the cotton year may
be doubted. A much wider area was
planted, but the product per acre is not
| estimated to be more than hall an average
crop. tits now thought that the price has
come down to about the lowest point, and
rejection in the market is looked for in
January. But few planters arc in condi-
ton to hold back even to that time. As
long as there were any hopes Of an early
removal Of the tax good deal was with
held, but as the prospect becomes more
and more uncertain, it has ceased to have
any influence on the movement Of the
crop.
Tobacco is still brought in freely in
loose parcels, and frequently in bad con-
dtion. 1t is extremely desirable that
planters should adhere to the old practice
of sorting and priZing their crops. and
sending them to market in the best con-
dition; for though prices are now higher
than for any other product, yet tobacco is
bound to go up to almost fabulous prices
as the spring advances. The crop is repre-
scented to be a snowy rather than heavy
one, or, in mercantile terms, much Of it is
fancy" while a smaller proportion than
usual is possessed Of good body.
The following quotations are submitted {:
Cotton has stood for several days at II to
H1dc.: the latter for strictly prime. There
has been a good deal Of activity in the
market.
To5acco.-But little doing, and prices
are merely nominal. Desirable grades are
well sustained. Receipts light except in
the loose state.
Wheat.-Market steady; fair to choice
white, S2.4G to S2.45; good red, 50 80.
F7Olr.--Superfine, Sl2 to $3.50; extra,
$l3 to $l4; family, SIS to SIG.
Corn.-Market active at $l.l0 to S1.15
for old; stock light.
BdCon.-Virginia hog round, IS to zoe. ;
hams and sides, 20 to 22c.; western
shoulders, Az to &c.. sides, l6 to lie.
POrk.-A good deal has been brought in
from the surrounding country and North
Carolina, and is in demand at from So to
$3.50.
B,tter.-Salcs Of fair to prime country,
Is to 35c. e; mountain, Is to 30c.; Goshen,
IS to 40c.
In the article of fertilizers much less
has been sold during the past season than
heretofore, and not nearly as much as was
sold in the spring. This may be considered
fair indication Of the extent Of the crop
Of wheat lately seeded.
1t is not generally known that the reve-
nue. officers closed small tobacco factory
yesterday for illicit dealings. 1t was not
one of the regular factories of the city,
but was situated in the upper story Of a
house on Market square, the lower story
being occupied as grocery. None OF the
manufactured article, however, was found
in the house, all OF it having been re-
moved but the fixtures were seized. 1t
is stated that this factory has been in ope-
ration for nearly two years; and though
suspected, the owners have hitherto es-
capped detection.
We had another fire last night, Or rather
this morning about 5 o'clock. A dwell
ing house on Halifax street was consumed,
with all the furniture, the occupants
barely escaping withtheir lives.
In the Hastings Court to-day the grand
jury found a number Of true bills, but
without getting through with their bust
ness were adjourned over till tomorrow
A sale of Prince George lands at public
auction, which was made Tuesday, de-
serves q passing notice. The estate of the
late Wiley Daniel was divided into four
parts, which sold scverally as follows
First tract, $50 acres, Sc per acre; second
tract, 100 acres, $3.50 per acre; third
tract, 135 acres, So per acre fourth tract,
81 acres, $3.50 per acre. 1t IS understood
that the prices were satisfactory. ).