The Portland daily press., 1870-09-22
Review Of Portland Markets.
WEEK ENDING Sept. q, 1870.

No rev feature has been developed in the genera,
merchandise markets during the past week. The
business transactions have been very fair in all
branches. The trade is steady and without any es-
seDtial change in prices. In general the purchases
are not quite so large in former years during the
month OF September, but they are made oftener
than has been usual. Country traders do not have
the dfculfy to contend with which they experienced
before the era of railroads, when they were Obliged
to team all their goods from Portland Now. as a
general thing they can be brought almost to their
doors by rail, and as consequence they stock IN
more frequently, and keep pace with the markets
and with the fashions.
Z The money market is quiet and easv. Gold ruled
until Monday at 11s9l14i. Since that time it has
shaded and has not been able to reach 114 the SELL
ing rates being 11Ss911SH Wednesday 2lst it sold
at l1S3@l1sa, closing at the latter rate.
APPLES:-The supply of Maine fruit continues to
be large and good Prices range from 81 so per DBL
for cooking, to SO 30 for the choicest table fruit.
Dried apple! continue dull.
BEANS-The market is not quite so firm. The
new crop which is said to be large and good is Begin
ming to come along
BOX sHoOKs-The season is over, and there are
BREAD-There moderate demand for hard
breads: Prices are without change.
BUTTER.-The supply OF Vermont and Western
butter is increasing and the market is ABOUT the
same it was last week We quote it 3osD3sc,
Very choice tubs have brought 4Oc,
CHEESE-There is no change in the market
The supply is good, but the export demand as fall
CoAL-Dealers are delivering for winter sup.
ply at So 60 for the best anthracites, and So
for small quantities This advance is in conse-
quence OF higher prices being asked at the shipping
ports Cumberland coal is selling at as 5Oa9 90.
COOP BRACE The market is dull and the de-
ma1d has a en- Of IT,, Prices are unchanged
tons. Prices UNCHANGED.
DRUGS AND DYES. Business transactions have
been fair Alcohol has further shaded.
Co
and brisk business has been transacted. The mar
ket is very firm, with an upward tendency tor all
seasODable end standard cotton and wooden goods
DUCK-Portland duck is in fair demand AT the re-
cert reduced prices. The demand is steady though
moderate
FISH. Receipts of drv fish have been very light
and stocks in the markets small, though in the
eutporls they are very large Dealers refuse to pur-
out Change In mackere tSe sh n est are With
streak OF luck last week, the shoals OF fish having
been OF superior quality; but the fishermen were
storm. The cat Ii was unusually good and COM
manded oar quotations. On the contrary, several
caIgoes OF Bay fish have been landed the quality OF
which is much poorer than usual, which has caused
reduction in The price OF W mackerel
tLOURoTh' re is a little more activity and the
market is frmer than it was last week, prices having
advanced in The grain growing regions. The suppIy
is ample, and the new -four coming in is said 10 be
mand. The export demand has slightly IMPROVED.
but the prospects for favorable harvest in Europe
cndnOe-
Lemons are lower and are selling at Ss,5 rag TO-
Grapes are very plenty and selling at S@I2cper h.
feacnes are settlng scarce, and selling at $3@4 per
crate for choice ones. Pears are selling at S1ODl4
per Dbl for the best quail les.
GRAIN. There has been an advance on corn. and
we quote mixed at 9S0100c and yellow at SIO5
Oats are unchanged and selling at G2a165c.
HAY-There has been but little pressed hay
brought in, and prices have advanced dealers are
paying s2s for prime retailing qualities for which
only is there any demand.
IR re NJ. market is steady with fair demand
foI all Kinds. The stocks here are good.
LARD-The market is IA her heavy and prices
are without change. The demand is moderate, with
good supply.
LEAD-lhere is a moderate demand both for
sheet and pipe lead. Prices are firm.
LEATBER-There is tar demand for all kinds,
and prices are very firm, with upward tendency
for best quail les.
LdMEa :, 90 is selling 81 2e9i 25 per cask
LUMBEk-rhere is good demand for building
purposes ana some enquiry for export Our quota
demand being very light. Holders are unwilling to
make further concessions as the present stock is not
sumption before new crop comes along Portland
sugar honse syrup is selling at 23a29c-the latter
NAILS-Nails are steady with good demand at
VI 81 per cask for assorted sizes.
NAVAL STOR ES-The market is quiet with
limited demand for all kinds. There is no change
O!LS-There is no change to note in oils from last
week, except slight shading on castor.
PAINTS-There is good demand for leads
Prices without change,
PLAsrER-Ihe market is unchanged. There is
good supply an an active demand.
PRODUCE-In meats and poultry there is no
change Eggs are lower, and are selling in packages
are a sacss IN large lots C nsons ea are s aha
Ing az 81 ~ an 70 per bb Sweet POTATOES selling
PkOVlsIONs-The market is very dull both for
beet and pork, and prices tend downward especially
SALT-We note he arrival of a cargo OF Bonare
which was taken by grinders, aud cargo of Lisbon
and oneof Ste bes. which taken by our deal
SOAPS.There are no changes in the prices OF |
Leathe q Cores soaps, which find good market at
nome and abroad in consequence OF their excellent
SUGARS-Raw sugars are dull, but there is a |
steady demand tor refined. We quote Forest City
gfanulated at 134c and coffee crushed 12s0l2I |
Eagles are selling at 1osGlitc accordin, to quality
Portland Sugar House A. A.'s are held at Ole
TlNS-fhere is no change tonote either in pig OF
plate TINS. The market is very firm.
WOOL-Ihe market has been quiet, the demand
&C account of the drouth, by reason Of which thew
are unable to work their mills. The tone CT the mar
ket is the same and there is no disposition on The
part OF the holders to force their stock upon the mar
ket.
FREIGHTS-Enquires begin to he made for YES |
sells to Cuba, but the komeWard rates tor mole SEES
and sugar are so low that owners decn echarterDg.
unless they can get good outward freight. We /
note the charter of bark Sarah B. Hale hence to Ha-
vana, at the round sum of $3.50 for the outward |
trip; brig Mary A. Davis, hence BIenos Ayres at
Windsor, N. s. to Richmond. Va. at Sc per ton for
plaster; schr Fannie A. Bailey from WINDSOR N. s.,
to Alexandria Va, at So 50 tor plaster; schrs w.
ID. B. and Eagle from Saco Ito Providence at So 30
for hicks. Several schooppIs have been ken.
hence for New York, at 50 80 for lumber, and one
tor Savannah at S7ic per Dbl for ground plaster. |
Two or three vessels hav. been taken fsom Saco to
New York at 81 20 for ce Ice freigfts the Ken
nebec about over,