National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-10-28

During the week the markets generally have well
sustained their activity and Transactions have been
quite brisk,
At New York the -four market closed a l0c. bet
ter for low grades of Western such as No. and su
perfne, owing to their scarcity, to meet demand
from the Provinces The medium and better grades
were without change and the demand not very
tive. Southern fiours very firm with an upward
tendency. Rye -four firm with some OF the leading
brands, sold ahead. Corn meal is also in good de
mand. At Chicago -four closed firm with a light de-
mand at 81 81 so for extra spring,
The wheat market Of New York closed lc. &c
lower aud more active buyers took all they could
get at the concession, but holders were generally
disposed TO insist upon full prices. We note sales
l20 900 bush at 81 % for old No spring, 81 u for
| old inferior No. Chicago, 81 20 sl4 for mixed
new and old No. 2 spring, 81 27l. sl.25 for new
No spring, 81 20 for new No. spring and 81 At
for amber Zimmerman, with white wheats nominal
at 81 IS LEO. At Chicago the wheat market closed
active No. spring Chicago, Sl.O7 Sl075a.
Corn was about as It closed the week previous at
New York the wants of buyers we're large, and they
took hold freely. We note 10000 bush. at SIC. s5c.
for Western mixed manly at the higher figure for
good boat loads other qualities scarce and nomi-
nal In Chicago we note sales OF NO mixed at 81 a
61A.
Oats in New York met with fair sale, mostly at a
fraction easier prices hut they were generally well
held Sales "a 900 bush at 81 90. for No. chicago.
and 53c. "A So &C for mixed and white Ohio. We note
sales in Chicago of No at 36c with an ordinary de
mand
In the market for Mess Pork the Indifference OF
buyers still continues but the feeling of returning
confidence on the part of the holders noticeable at
the close of last weeks Change, has rather ncreas
ed, and values to-day were higher NJ New YORK
s255 was bid, and 100 ljc, per Dbl above this
figure asked with only moderate offerings OF stock
For future delivery the feeling was also rather quet
but the market pretty steady, and lot OF $50 bbls
sold at s25 D. sellers option, November. In a re-
tail way business was far and higher prices obt iin
ed. the market closing pretty firmly, sales Of 35t
bbs at S25a S2j25 for thin mess aud f25 5OaS % u
for mess In Chicago the quotations for mess clos
ed firm at s25 %, and lard fra at 10 &C..
Beet at New York selling slowly III job lots at la
week figures. We learn sales at so SIS for plan
mess and SIS rs for extra mess. Iierce beef dul
spot and slow for future. with prices rather
! Ter, Western packed offered at $40 for prime mess
and $50 for India first class Chicago brands Bee
hams dull aud heavy with sales of 50 bbls at Si2
$3.50 Butter dropping pals, 35e a 45e New
York state dairies, 25c i0c.; Western do, lsc
l SOC. Cheese Toe. l5c.
: The following general quotations are for New
York Ma ket at the beginning OF the week
HuPs.-The demand ID light and prices yer
weak Sales 80 bales at 15a. lsc.. AMI 70 bale
! do at zoe. We quote new at Toe, poo. and old a
i l2c.
MoLA,sEs. Both refners and grocers want lttl
prime stock, but the common and inferior sorts ar
Il stll without friends, and have no market value
n Prices generally are easy, except on Job lots of gre
Gerry quality Cuba cayed ne a SIC do. Mus,Ovi
do 25c. 35c. Sales Of 30 hhd4. Porto Rico at 90,
q SuGARs--Hoders remain pretty Etih in thei
= views and many lots Of stock are not available
u current figures Buyers, however, Will hand
nothing except they can their purchases to IN
mediate advantage and trade is uncertain. A hgl
/, call has prevailed to-day the market closing lit
- slack in consequence, with quotations about "a
sac. for fair, and 9 7s a l0c for good refining sal,
of 2G0 hhds., mostly Cuba, at 10 1875 e., and ,o
boxes of Havana at "a a l0Ic. Refined are
very fair request and steady on basis of 10 &c. f
y hards.
WHisKEy.-Scarce and firm. Sales 800 hhls. mos
ly at 80 g. for iron bound, tax paid but inGludiI
@ some inferior bbl,. at Ssc.
=. Shipments OF wheat to Europe continue fair
active.
DRY Goops.- The trade during the week has bee
>, less active, and prices have declined in prnul
- cloths, affecting tae prices OF prints. Other cote
u domestic goods have also been weak, and in son
cases lower The increased supply Of water is N
bling the mills to increase the production OF cote
" domestic cloths and the settlement of the labor
IA hcutie- Fail River has also produced the same
suits. The decline in cotton is also affecting I
Y. prices Of cotton manufactured goods Domes
, wOolleu goods are, however, firm, with m0derf
~ stocks in first hands. With the foreign importt
~ business is dun, and they keep the auction ROOF
fully supplied with goods. Desirable styles a
however, firm n price with moderate supply I
is trade thus far has been satisfactory to importe
y manufacturers and iobbers, both regards I
A. amount OF business transacted and the profits re
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