The Portland daily press., 1870-08-04
Heview Of E'Orfiand MarLe;..


The business transactions of the week have been
very fair for the season. rather larger then usual for
the month. This may be accounted for in the fear
OF rapid rise in the prices of foreign merchandise
consequent upon the war in Europe, and, therefore,
an earlier stocking up OF those articles for the Fall
trade. There is some specula i've demand but it is
rather sight, and does not come up the point an
'icpated by many. As general thing the markets
are quiet and prices rule very steady.
ooid mas been pretty steady during the week at
l2lgl22 The lowest point reached was on Satur
day, when it sold at 1909. Monday it was 1a121A
Tuesday 2i49l22; Wednesday, Aug. 3, it opened at
III and closed at 1873
APPLES- Southern fruit is quite plenty. Cook.
ing apples are sold at So 503 10 per Dbl and eating
qualities at Si95. Dried apples are very duh.
BEANS-The market is very firm with an up-
ward >ndency- Very few are row broupbt in and
stocks al e being depleted. ' A'''
BOX SHOORS-The season is over, and there are
none in the market. ~
BREAD-There is a moderate demand for bard
bleads: Prices ale without change.
BOTrER-The market is poorly supplieJ with
choice table butter, There is plenty Of inferior
quanty. we quote good to prime table butter at
2Sa32c, while some choice tubs bring S5c. a.
CHEEsEGThe market is well supplied and prices
are nat,e nrmer Than they were ast week, tie ex-
COAL-Deaers have advanced their rates for win
Ter supply TO ~ @ TOR the best anthracites aud 50
Tor small quantities. This advance is in conse
quence OF higher prices being asked at the shnping
ports. Cumberland coal is UNCHANGED Pp'"e
and has taI az o omar market is dull and the de-
COkDAGE-Prices are firm for M anila, with an
upward tendency. Demand light ~ 80
DRY GOODS-There is nothing new 70 no+o
line market Is very firm for foreign goods Danes
tics are quiet. There has not been much movement
maze by Jobbers yet towards stocking up for the Fall
DRUGS AND DYEs-There has been m 3D.
vance on camphor, borax, tartar and sal soda
season. $3.50 ioi 'no
DUCK-Porand duck is in fair demand at tba 70.
cent reduced prices. The demand is steady though
FlSH,-There have been some arrivals durino the
week IN consequence OF the hot weather Which
n mas prevented Inc curngot fish at the outpors
very good Tor the season. Receipts of mackere are
falr, and d they are in quick demand.
FLOUK-There is little activity in the market
and rather more firmness han there was last want
Our quotations are unchanged. ~
+s k NJ are no oranges in the market hy
per pox for prime reoacked Messina. Dried fruits
GkAlNa "a is good supply of corn in the
market ana Ices are shade lower than they were
last week We quote mixed corn at 81 /. al is and
yellow at g. Pool 22 Oats are selling at ssa7Sc.
HAf-There has been but little Lr0upbt in
and prices ihave advanced. Dealers are s,aying
or baled the latter price Tor prime retailine
qua, te Inc demand now seems to be confined to
wants for home consumption.
anoN-ihe market is very firm at our last weeks
Quotations, with very tair demaud for ali kinds.
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week, with slight advance in price. WIS '''''
,LEADIihere is moderate demand both for
sheet and pipe leai Prices are firm ''
LEATHER-There is fair demand for all kinds
heavy weights have advanced 1c.
Cement a 90 Is selling at 81 2e9 % per cask
LUMBEli-There is good demand for building
purposes, and some enquiry for export Our quota
importers show no disposition to reduce prices.
oales nave been made during the week at the ad-
at Zag q II latter price for bbls.
NAlLS-Nails are steady. with a good demand at
81 30 per cask for assorted Sizes
NAVAL STORES-The market is ouiet with n
limited demand for all kinds.
oi's ars Land kerosene is unchanged. Fish
1ms are moee plenty than has before been known at
steady. Lard OIL is a shade higher.
PAlNTS-rhere has been further advance on
PLASTER -Tcere IS a good snpoIy in the markat
quote prices at . 5Ofc hard and So for soft and
PRODUCE The market is well sunn,ied with
meats. Eggs are selling at 23@24c in packages
Me% potatoes are coming in freely and selling at
50 per bbl, and Be mudas at 3a4 per lb,
. PROVISIONS The beef market is Quiet but |
n M FOLK Is IN better demand with an upward |
sALT-Thete is slight decline in prices. We
aote the arrival OF two cargoes Turks Island to our
SOAPS-There are no changes in the prices of |
Leathe q CORES soaps, whcn find good market at |
qualities '
SUGARS-The market is very quiet for raw sugars.
There IS steady demand f,r granulated and coffee
and coffee crushed at 13sa13lc. Eagles are held at
l. ns@l2zc, according to quaiity. Portland Sugar |
House A. AIS are held al 93c.
. TlNS-fhe market is very firm consequent unon
n aintained. a" ai0
WOOL.--The advance gold has stimulated a |
more active energy for woods and prices are verv
urn. Inc Transactions during the week have been
FKEIGH rS-With the exception of few coal
ano ice 'reights there is nothing doing Owners of
aohnage are holding back from foreign engagements,
antcipanng better offers. We note the engagement
"a Dark Crusoe from Cow Bay to New York at So 25
tor coal; brig Martha. hence to New York a. 81 30
LOT lce ana towage paid; briggs Wild Horse and Clio
from Llngan. N s., to Portsmouth N H. the for
mer at So 80 the latter at So so per ton for coal.
Lumber freights, coastwise, are unchanged.