The Portland daily press., 1869-06-17

WEEK Ending june 16, 1869.
The volume of trade for the past week has been
steady, but moderate. Purchases have been accord
ing to the demands Of consumers, and country deal
ers supply their stocks from week to week, accord
ing to the demands made upon them. They keep
their supplies up to the demand of tho consumers,
without any surplus of stocks. 1t is, undoubtedly
the safest course for them to pursue and win in the
end rebound to their benefit.s o. IL tAnsta'S ss
The money market has been more stringent the
past week ana currency has not beenso easily OBJ
tanned. 81 The New York and Boston mouey markets
have been very stringent, consequent upon sharp
turn that took place last week from large calls for
money for various railroad schemes, added to which
was the demand by spectators in stocks. Still, up
ON good coaterals money could be obtained at gold
interest and In some cases at seven per cent. inter-
est, with commission. hi5'assa
Gold ruled very steady during the week at 139 to
1885, until Tuesday when it receded to 1877 /. On
Wednesday, 10th, it opened at 1876 closing at 1917.
In the merchandise markets there has been but
slight change in prices. Apples very scarce and
without quotations for green, while there is good
l0s nok are pen and
prices nominal. There have been no exports during
SIC, the latter price for the best quality OF table
Candles are unchanged, with o fair demand tor
Trowbridge's. Cement is the same as last week.
tory. Coal remains the same as last week, with a
limited demand. Cooperage 10 dull with light de-
The business m Drugs and Dyes has been moderate.
Portland Duck is In fair demand at our quoted
prices. say SO 1aaaI 81 -n7a -TitE1
In dry goods we have to note an advance ON cot
tons Of about To- in consequence Of the advance up
on the raw material. The business OF the week has
In the fish market We note considerable receipts of
cod &C., at the outports, which now in process
Of misunderstanding and viii soon be In the market
rackcrel coming In freely, the early catch
having been very lne and we reduce our quotations.
to the sales. The largest demand now appears to be
for medium grades. In fruits we note an advance
on fresh, repacked oranges and lemons; In dried
The grain market q fairly supplied. We quote
MIXED corn At 50 @iooc according 70 quality. This
Is for new corn, there being little old corn in
the market. White corn Is out OF the market. Vel
low commands 81 90 for sound. Oats are selling nj
N more rsey there Is NC demand for expor, ep pr;ess
range nom St2 to e16the latter for the bost quality
Of retailing. The prospects, for good crop Of hay
changed, with light demand. Iron ID very firm and
the tepdeney TOR American pig Il. upward. Lard 10
c higher than Il was last week Leather Is In bet
are unchanged, with d steady demand. Lumber Is
dull re DSs AXE re inquiry pr shipping and the do
Molasses e very frm, with Light demand. Stocks
are unusually small nor this season q the year
Holders are not disposed to press their stocks upon
the market or % make any concession II priees. A
cargo of Sa9na muscoyad0 has bean taken nt 5ac.-
Nails are steady at 4f5c for assorted sizes. Naval
Stores are unchanged. In oils ne only change not
ed Is slight reduction in linseed. Paints are IN
changed and 50 ID plaster. In produce We nots
tatoes are very plenty and prices have been reduced
3565ec by the ear load. In provisions we nofo q
changed. Salt Il n god demand for nshing pur-
poses, and prices remain the same. Leathe q Cores
soaps continue to IND ready market and favor
with all that use them. Prices unchanged. r 20
The Sugar market Is not 10 active. Prices remain
the same % last week, but the demand 10 not no
strong. the sales are moderate but steady. Tho
good qualities Of Portland sugars give them favor
able reception In every market In which they enter
Teas are unchanged. Tins are not 20 firm, and the