Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-29
TRADE.

ACOlunlbnS, Ca, paper says that WITHIN
tha ast few weeks over SGO0,OOO worth of
manufacturing stock has been subscribed
in that city. About Sl,OOO,OO have been
subscribed for the erection of a cotton
mill at Americas, Ga.
The rayages of the tobacco fly in some
portions of Kentucky viii cut the crop
short very materially this season.
This was another dull dayin the general
markets. Businesshas about settled down
into a summer attitude and very little
Improvement may be looked for until the
new crop begiSs to assume definite shape.
Reports from aS sections go to show that
the planters are working with a VIII. The
negroes also are doing well a. might be
expected.
1t will De some weeks yet, however, be-
fore any idea can lie formed of what may
be the result of this years labor. 1t is
now generally conceded that the actual
force employed in the fields will fall short
Of last year from one-fourth to one-third.
Choice APPLES are scarce andindemand.
We quote at 5 to sl2 per barrel.
There is but a light demand for BEANS.
Navy , 80 to s. - per bushel; Mixed
l % to 81 IS.
In BUTTER prices are weak and irregu-
lar. We quote choice at p TO 30c.
There is a better feeling in Provisions
and prices are some higher. Clear Bacon
sales were held to-day at l7a TO lSc, an
advance Of &c over yesterday. Shoulders
are steady at l3lE to lie. Country cured
meats are held at \ to re lower than
city cured. Bulk meats are not i'll
demand. We quote Clear Sides IGJ5c;
Shoulders l2H to l24c. Mess Pork is
firm at 30 to So 80; Prime Mess2 TO 500.
s. c. canvassed Hams 10 TO zoe. Lard is
frmer. Tierees l9c; Kegs 9Oc; Caddies
p to pc.
In COFFEE there is no change. The
stock on hand is ample and demand
steady. Ordinary TO prime Rio 20 to
BE; Java "A to Csc.
There is but a small retail demand for
for CoRNMEAL. Fresh , 80 TO g go.
Kindred s. IS to 3 80.
In DRIED FRUITS We make no change.
Apples are firm at II TO lie; Peaches u
to l3c.
The stock Of Ecos is light and prices
steady at 20 10 dc.
Choice grades of FLOUR remain in fair
local demand, but low fiours are dull. We
quote Low Superfine ) to s. 25; Y, 5 90
TO 50 25s Xxx, 6 - to s. 50; xxx and
fancy brands, s TO sl1.
The Produce market is dun, with
Old Potatoes ! p to 81 per Dbl; new
) 30 to Sc per Dbl. Onions 6 to 50 50.
Cabbage 10 to SO per 100 in crates.
The levee is bare of FEED. Corn and
Oats in store 50 to s5c. Bran 25 10 S26 per
ton. Hay S2s on ilatboat.
The HIDE market is duh and prices
weak. Green 9 to 91zc; Salt lOz TO lie;
Dry Salt, lac; Dry Flint, 2Oc.
Cape and Alabama LIME held at ] IS 10
So per barrel. Utica1 75to g. Cement 2
80 to s..
In SUGAR and MoLEAssEs there is a
moderate trade doing and prices re-
main firm. We quote fair 10
choice yellow Louisiana Sugars at
l3z to ace; white clarified lG o 17c. Com
mum NpShbAbb AAbAdl.1t9 w ~ SNNs #" D
There is a good stock Of POULTRY in
market and prices are very weak. Old
Chickens 3 80 TO 81; young 3 to 81.
We quote LIVE STOCK as follows with
choice cattle scarce. Beeves 4 to
&c as to equality. Hogs are dun at 7e gross.
Sheep 4 90 10 Sc 90 per head. Cows with
calves 30 TO $50. Work Oxen as to Sl50per
yoke. Work Horses and Mules - 10 500
per head.
The stock Of SALT is well kept
up and prices are steady. Large
Dairy, in seven bushei barrels,
a. 80. Small Dairy, in five bushel
barrels, 81 50. Large Common, in seven
bushel barrels, 3 80 to So 50. Small Com
mon, in five bushel barrels, ? 50 to 81 IS.
The demand for staple ToBkccos re-
mains steady and prices unchanged.
WHISTLES are firm, with a fair demand
for all grades. Highwines are firm at 95e
70 81.