The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-09-30
WEEK ENDING Sept. 20, 1868.

There has been visible improvement in business
the past week notwithstanding the nclemeut
weather and the markets gener ally have been more
active. Prices of merchandise are very firm and
our prices current show but slight variation from
last week.
The downward tendency of gold which commence
ed on Tuesday, 22d, was maintained and on Thurs
day t touched 1412. Friday and Saturday it rallied
slightly, closing Saturday at 1929. Monday 2Sth,
it opened at 142i, dropped to 14t, closing at that
rate. Tuesday, 10Th, it opened at 14l, dropped to
14i4, then advanced, closing at 141s.
The amount of gold shipped from New York last
week was the smallest of any week for fifteen years.
1t was only $l04 900,
bringing them in in larger quantities. Prices vary
from 81 per Dbl for common fruit to So for choice
| eating fruit. Jrled apples continue dull.
| ASHES-There is a iair demadd tor potash at our
BEANS-The market is rather dull and prices
have fallen off consequent upon the large stocks
that have been githe ed for drying. We quote them
at SR9S4per bushel, according to quality.
BREAD-The demand has improved for all hard
| breads and prices are firm at our quotations.
| BOX SHOOKS-Prices are nominal there being
| no shipments.
brought in, but the supply of choice table is not
large. We quote ordinary to fair 30d38c; good to
| choice 4O945c. Some tubs of extra have brought
4Sc.
CANDLES-Tbere is a steady demand tor Trow-
| bridges mouds at our quotations.
| CHEESE-Cheese is very firm at our quotations.
The supply is good
CORDAGE- The demand is light. Our quotations
| are maini aimed.
| COAL-Freishts have advanced, and it is difficult
to get orders promptly filed at the shipping ports.
Our dealers have further advanced the price prime
| Goals, delivered to $40 per ton There is no pros
| pect of s being any lower this season.
| COOPERA GE-Moasses shocks are very scarce
| with good demand. Headings are scarce and firm
at our quotations. Hoops are higher, with very
DUCK-The demand tor Portland duck continues
to he large Prices are 5sc for l. SAC Tor No 10 and
DRY GOODS-The market for COTTON goods is
| more animated and prices are very firm. 1t being
presumed the lowest point has been reached The
market Tor Woo ems is frmer, and they are in de-
mand at tul prices. The business transactions for
the week have been large.
DRUGS AND DYES-A large business has been
transacted the past week. There is no change in
prizes.
FISH-There have been quite number OF arriv-
ais Of dry fish during the past week, which have
been tai en-, readily, at full prices. Owing to large
the demand. In consequence of the stormy wealth.
er but little has been done by he off shore fleet in
mackerel. Prices are very firm and without change
Doth for bay and shore. Herrings, termed sEPorI-
land Shore begin to make their appearance in the
IN ,rket, with the prospect of a good catch.
FLOUR-Receipts continue to be large
dealers are stocking up earlier than usual for winter,
anticipa ing Instructions in getting supplies during
the cold season. The receipts last week by the
Grand Trunk were 1890 bbls. On Monday, 2sth,
Our quotations are unaltered, though there is a
slight decline in the Western cities for the medium
grades, Yet the increased ratio OF freight balances
the reduction in price and it cannot be laid down
here any cheaper. The demand continues to he
good. On the superior grades OF Southern and
Western fours there is no change.
FRUIT-There is no change in the market or
fruits. The demand is good. IVA
GRAIN-Wlth good supply corn is firm at last
weeks pices, viz, 81 394l 50 Tor mixed Western
and 81 1901 40 for sound yellow rive we ou,,te AZ
81 20 to 81; oats at s59SSc. Fine feed is un-
GUNPOWDER-There is no changein the price
of Oriental Company Powder, tor which there is a
fair demand, " "
HAY-There is an increased demand for hay for
shipping. We quote S14 for shipping qualities and
SlH9lS Tor best retailing. impressed bales will
bring higher price tt an the common pressed-tbe
difference in feights. Loose hay is selling at S150
S1S according to quality Straw is higher and DEAF
ers are paying Sl2d13 per ton. =
HIDES AND SklNS-The business transactions
have been light, but the market is firm CONSEQUENT
upon the high rates for gold.
IRON-Ihe market is very firm at orr recent adj
vanced quotations, and the demand il lmproyiny
Nails are firm and Quick at 5sa54c for assorted
sizes.
LARD-The market is firm at orr advanced ouo-
tat1ons OF last week, though ansactions are light
LEAIHEK- There is better feeling in the mar
ket. Prices are firm and unchangeii
LIME-rhe market is very steady and sales are
made at 81 3Oa1 80 for bockland
LU NJ BER-There are no active movements and
the demand is principally confiped 70 wants lor
building. Our quotations show the prices as they
are at present.
MOLAssES-Th market is more firm than it
was last week and holders stiff in their prices