The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-04-15
Review of the Portland Markets.
WEEK ENDING April IA, 1869.

WEEK ENDING April Ia, 1869.
There has been some little improvement in the
markets during the past week, consequent upon
milder and more settled weather. though the roads
in the country in bad condition. which prevents
country traders from getting full supplies. As the
roads improve business will improve, and our mer-
chants yet look for fair spring business, although
it may not commence until the first of May. We
notice disposition in jobbers' to push stocks
They content to wait events and not despon.
dent, knowing that the necessities of consumption
must bring forward buyers.
The stringency in the money market continues
although is not quite it has BEEN The
failure of the passage of the bill before Congress fol
the redistribution OF the currency has strengthen
ed the heavy Northern Banks, and they are dispos
ed now to be little more liberal, as their means
for the present. not to be curtailed at least moi
until the session OF Congress next December.
There has been sharp upward movement in the
gold market since last report, which LETT it OIL
the 7th at 1919 On Thursday, sth, it advanced t.
1929; Friday to 1888; Saturday to 1888. Monday
12th began to recede and sold at 1881; Tuesday
1921 and Wednesday at 1921
APPLES-Large sales have been made to New
York and Philadelphia dealers. Prices are very
firm, and russets are selling at s. and No. Bald
wins at So per Dbl. Dried apples are not plenty and
there is an improved demand for them
ASHES-The market tor pots is unchanged, with
limited sales, at S1@8tc
quite so firm, though there are no changeabe quota
tons. We quote pea beans at So 5O@4 90; blue pod
So 1908 so and yellow eyes So 50@3.
BOX SHOOKS-The market is inactive We
quote them at 45@55c with but little demand. We
note the sale of cargo at our lowest quotations,
but they were not of the best quality.
BREAD-No change from the reduced prices Of
last week The demand for hard bread is moderate
BUTTER-The butter market is unsettled and
g Wa
common to fair at 35042c, and Fall made at 43045c
Some choice tubs OF ball have brought 4sc.
CANDLES--There is steady demand and prices
are unchanged. We quote Trowbridge's mOulds at
154@16. Sperms are held at 40@42c.
CEMENT-The market is unchanged in price
The demand is moderate
CHEESE-There is little or no Vermont in mar
ket. Prime factory is selling at 2s924c. Country
cheese brings 16@Ac.
of coal. Our dealers selling the best Goals de-
livered, at SO per ton. Chestnut is selling at ST.
Cumberland is retailing at $40.
ket; it is extremely dull and the ENQUIRIES are but
few. The shipments have been exceedingly light,
consequent upon the Cuba troubles.
COPPER-Prces are firm and unchanged, with
light sales. Yellow metal and bronze sheathiDgs
are held a: &c
DUCK-The demand for Portland duck continues
to he good, and market is found for the excellent
productions OF this company.
DRUGS AND DYES.-There is better demand
and more business is doing than for some weeks
trife. Other articles remain un hanged in prices.
DRY GOODS-There are no changes in the prices
Of either cotton or wooden goods, but more rmness.
Business is improving and there is a better demand
Tor seasonable spring and summer goods, and for
standard cotton manufactures. Stocks in the coun-
try stores are low, and the wants of the people re-
qure fresh supplies.
FISH-There have been no arrivals the past week
and the market remains unchanged Stocks are ex-
ceedingly small and the demand is large.
FLOUR-There have been some few receipts Of
-four from the West during the week, but not SC
much as has been sold. There is more frmness in
the market, though the trade has not been large,
being confined to immediate wants for consump-
ton. The low grades are very stiff, although thers
are no quotable changes. The market throughout the
West is extremely dull.
FRUIT-There has been a further advance on
sound oranges and lemons, and we quote them at
$4.75@$5 per box. New dates and prunes are lower,
as will be seen by our prices current. Raisns are
unchanged.
GRA1N-;There is a good supply of corn in the
market and a fair demand. We quote Western
mixed at 81 90; prime Southern yellow 81 O5, and
white at the same rate Oats selling at 7S@8Oc;
shorts at $36 per ton and fine feed at $40.
GUNPOWDER-The prices of Gorham powder are
unchanged The greatest demand is for the blasting
quality.
HAY-The demand for shipping has almost ceas-
ed the season at the South is opening. Prices for
shipping qualities are not so firm, but prime retail
ing commands our highest quotations
HIDES AND SKINS-The business transactions
light, but the market continues to be firm. Buenos
Ayres we still quote 81 TO 33c.
IRON-The market is unchanged with moderate
demand. In foreign irons our importers able 10
compete with those in other cities as their cargoss
come direct to this port. Hence they are able TO
offer them at rather favorable rates than the
Boston markets. Nails are selling at 5@5tc for as
sorted sizes,
LARD-The market is not quite SO strong though
there is no quotabe change in price.
LIME-There is better demand and prices are
without change. Rockland is selling at 81 25@1 80
LEATHER-The leather market is dull and prices
are nor so firm though we do not alter our quota
lions. Hemlock sole is rather fiat, but slaughter
commands full prices.
LUMBER-We revise our quotations for lumber
and advance spruce to $17920, for which there is
large demand from Boston and other places. In
quiIies for building purposes continue to be good
MOLASsEs-The market is quiet. The receipts
thus far have not been large. The demand is con-
fined to present. wants. Importers are firm in their
prices and show no disposition to push their stocks
upon the market. We quote Port Rico at 7N@75c;
caved 55@57c; Muscovado Coo. There is very little
clayed tart in the market. Portland Sugar House
Syrup is held at 45c in bbls.
NAVAL STORES-The market for Naval Stores
iss dull and prices are unchanged, except turpen-
tine, which has shaded off. The demand is limited.
week. The demand ior Portland Kerosene manu-
features steady at the factory prices of 41c for
Kerosene and 36c for refined petroleum Linseed is
firm. Fish oils not plenty, and just now there is
not an active demand for them.
PAINTS-The demand for paints is not very
large, The prices of leads are unchanged.
PLASTER-The article is coming along pretty
freely, and prices are lower, as will be noticed by
quotations.
PRODUCE-Thele is plenty of good beef. Veal
is coming in, of it Of most excellent quality.
Poultry is higher and is selling at 30@35c for chick
ems and turkes. Eggs are taken up freely at 25927
cents. Potatoes are dull at 65075c. Onions are
rather scarce, and prime silver skins command
PRoSTisloNs-There is no suOtable change in the
demand is limited and confined to immediate wants.
RICE-We continue our quotations at 9tc TOR Ran
COON and IL for Carolina. The demand is confined
SALT-For fishing purposes salt is active. Prices
are unchanged. We note the arrival of cargo Of
$500 hhds of Liverpool imported by one of our deal
ers. Another cargo is daily expected.
SOAPS-The prices of Messrs. Leathe & Cores
Soaps are unchanged. The excellent quality OF these
manufactures find good market TOR them, not
only throughout our State but also in the western
States.
SUGARS-The market for sugars has improved.
In the early part OF the week there dull feel
ing and prices declined a shade. But later in the
week there was more buoyancy and, under advices
OF advanced prices in Cuba, there was more firm
ness and better demand. he advance abroad
tended to strengthen the price of refined sugars,
for which there is much better demand. The
Portland Sugar House has not yet commenced oper-
atoms, but is dsposing of its stock on hand. The
Eagle Refinery is in full operation turning out most
excellent productions, which find a ready MARKET
The Forest City Refinery is also turning out vari
ETY. OF qualities, from standard crushed to coffee
crushed, which are noted for their superior sac
charine qualities and their handsome appearance
These sugars find their way to all the Western
States, and the demand for them is Improving. Our
prices current give the prices OF Portland sugars on
Wednesday.
TEAS-Ihe market is steady with limited de-
mand, confined to wants for Immediate consume
ton.
TIN-Pig tins have advanced, as will be seen by
eur quotations In plates there is no change. The
demand Is light.
TOBACCO-There is steady demand and prices
are without change.
VARNISH-The demand is moderate and prlces
are steady at our quotations.
WOOL-The market is quiet with less injuries
Wool dealers are not disposed to part their stock at
reduced prices
FREIGHTS The engagements for the week are
brig Clara M. Goodrich, from st. John, N b., to
Buenos Ayres. at SO, gold, tor lumber bark Geor-
lumber, and Doc for shocks; brig Mary Chase, out
to sagpa and back at "a 50 for molasses; brig Pro-
schooner Oriel hence to PHILADELPHIA at 81 25 ior
plaster; schooner Joseph Baxter. hence to Balti-