The Portland daily press., 1870-11-10
8esiew of Portland Markets,

some branches there has been rather more activity
than in others; but the business, generally, has
| been very good, and much better than was antic-
pated at the opening of the season. larger amount
OF merchandise has, been sold here the present sea-
SON than was sold during the same period last year.
New Customers have been made by increased tacIi-
ties for transporat ion and by the opening OF new
railroad routes The facilities render the prod
uce market very active and farmers experience no
difficulty in bringing their crops and manufactures
| TO market. There is not much speculative demand
for anything, and in the absence of that there is
more steadiastness in prices .af+
Tbs monsy market continues quiet. Stocks, es-
! pecally U. S. and Bank Stocks are frm Gold is
little lower than it was last week, having been sold
as low as ITO on Friday the 4th ins on the prospes
OF peace between France and Prussia. Since then.
the prospects having become dim it has slightly ad
vanced, selling on Tuesday at 110s@1I03, and on
Wednesday 19th it was steady at l1Oa911OI,
APPLES-Farmers are rushing them to tie
market and prices are low. Prime Maine baldwins
than has been reached for years Cooking appes can
be purchased at 40 5Oc per bushel from the farmers
carts Dried apples are lower and dull.
BEANS-The market is well supplied and prices
are little sitter than they have been. The new
crop It is said will not be large anticipated
from this vicinity. in consequence ofthe,low stage
ofwater which has prevented manufacturing. More
have come 10 from the Provinces. They are held
BREAD-The demand for hard bread, is v.rv
fair Prices are slightly changed some qualities
been larger, and the quality is somewhat better we
quote fine tall daries at AZ G45c choice lots of sum-
m mer cno and tall dntst a s ss e 4cG fair to good DO 81
CHEESE-There Is a steady demand Tor good
qualities Of cheese, and prices are very firm.
ply at $50 for the best anthracites, and So
for small quantities. This advance is in conse-
ports. Cumberland coal is selling at as 5Oa9 %. s
COOPERAGE- Prices are firm tor all kinds The
deDnnd is lin limited and stocks are not very heavy
tions; Prices are lower tor manila.
rCOFFEE-We retain our quotations both for
Java and Rio. Thore is fair demand for the artl-
DRUGS AND DYES-The business transactions
nave been very good. There is no change in prices
DRY GOODS-The busieess transactions of the
week nave continued to be large and the sales thus
sheetings and shrtings there have been no changes
On denims, eambrics, prints and brown drilliugs
noed bX nrces IN prices as viii be
Foreign productions of seasonable and fashionable
kinds are steady.
DUCK-Portland duck is at our quotations. The
demand is steady though moderate.
F!SH.-There have been considerable many ar
.vas .n.ds OF afy sh during the week Prices are
In demand. consequent npon the near closing o
lake nay,gation, which stops the demand from the
closed and the tall catch has not been large
as was anticipated consequently prices have aduanc-
ed full W, with large demand.
FLOUR-The demand is active and prices are
steady at last weeks quotation. The receipts DUR
ing the week have been about 10 900 bbls The prn-
cipal demand is for The good grades OF white wheats
There Is but little demand tur shipping.
FRU!r-The market is well supplied with fruits
the latter price very choice Ounces at S1o Der
bbl, chestnuts at 81 per bushel grapes 10 q 12
per lb, cranserres s1s. .oO@l4.O per Dbl. Lemons
II X lsyE A faxrf frhnN
been brought in Which sold at $3.5O04.OO per hun
dred. Rsisins are lower.
GRAIN-COrn is frmer than it was last week.
We quote mixed at CSC, and yellow at 9e@S1 90.
Oats are selling at GOOSE, and shorts at $27@2s per
HAY-The receipts have been larger. Some lots
OF interior quality intervae hay baled, have been
sold tor shipping at $l6 co. The prime qualities are
IRON-The business transactions have been fair.
Quotations are unaltered from last week.
LARD---rhe market is dull with a large supply.
We reduce our quotations 3c. from last week.
LEAD-There is moderate demand both for
sheet and nc, pipe PIP Lead @ Prices are lower,
and prices are very firm, with an upward tendency
for best qualities.
LIME.R@ockIand Co is selling at 81 2e@l25 per cask.
LUMBER-Prices are firm and unchanged, with
an exceeding good demand for building purposes
The demand tor the Boston market has fallen off.
MOLASS GS-There is a steady demand f,r GOOD
gradss the stock OF which is light. Stocks have been
depleted by large sales to go out OF the State The
legitimate wants until the new crop arrives.
NAILS-Nails are steady, with good demand at
81 80 per cask for assorted sizes.
NAVAL STORES-The demand is rather light.
Prices are without chance.
O!LS---Linseed is not quite firm and castor has
shaded triae. Portland kerosenes are steady and
in good demand at the reduced rates of last week.
PAINTS-Me reduce our quotations SOC. on Port
land leads. There is q moderate demand.
PLASTER-The market is unchanged. There is
good supply and an active demand.
PRODUCE-The market is active for all kinds Of
produce. Potatoes are coming along freely and
the crop turns out much larger than was anti
clpated. Dealers are paying 60465c tor car loads.
Onions are lower, and we quote them at a 2594 80
per DBL sweet potatoes are not so plenty and
are selling at 81 90 per barrel. Eggs are getting
sarce ana have advanced to 3793Sc for large guam
tities. Poultry is coming in freely and prices
lower; chickens are selling at 1601sc and turkeys
| 20&23c per lb.
PROVISIONS There is no change in beef. Pork
~ per bbl A few round hogs have been brought in
which commanded &C IN 109l2c per lb.
| sALT-The market is without change, The de-
| mand continues to be good.
| sOAPS.There are no change. in the prices OF
@ Leathe q Cores soaps, which find good market at
qualities.
I;a S;uGAR:-Ihe market for sugars is quiet, but
Rned snpsra nr and there is steady demand tor re-
1859 ana coffee crushed 124 a l23c. Portland Sugar
| huose A. AS are held at 81
| NoLIne market is not active and prices have
iuTIher III T shaded both for pig and plate tins.
| q. WOOL.-Ihere has been no activity in the mark ct
tne pas. week, put the general tone is firm, and we
| nave no change to make in quotations
| FKElGHTS.-There has not been much doing DUR
my tue week. Enquiries for Cuba are made but
owners are not disposed to accept tine rates offered
9Ie az tne present prospect OF low homeward.
ines bne ehsagements during the week sch Abbe
and Sc on deck sch L. S. Mcclellan, hence to Ponce,
lotto @ hIc) and back, at the round sum of $3.50;
| Drls hennebec, hence to Hamburg, at the round
sum OF 1850 tsterling Coastwise freights dull.
6r's nlram Abif hasIbeen taken tor Charleston, 5.
~ zoc per bbl tor plaster 3oc for potatoes and S4
| ing doing. r.