The Portland daily press., 1870-03-17
Review of Portland Markets,
WEEK ENDING March 16. 1870.

The traffic has been very Indifferent during the
week. There is no disposition the part of pur-
chasers to stock up, consequent upon the uctuatng
OF the gold market. Prices receding for almost
all commodities, and purchases are made only to
meet immediate necessities. Cash purchasers can
we'll avail themselves of the fuctuating prices but
they know not whether the tendency for the next
week will be upward or downward.
The gold market has been somewhat unsettled. At
our last weeks quotations it closed at 111h. On
Thursday it advanced slightly, and on Friday to
1881. Saturday it dropped to 1923. Monday it
opened at 49, but dropped to ILL., Tuesday it OPEN
ed at 111a, but advanced. closing at 1929. wednes-
day, 10th, it opened at 112.
APPLES-Western fruit is entirely out Of the
market. Maine fruit is higher, and prime Ba.dwins
and russets command from S. 30 to So per barrel.
Dried apples are dull and unchanged.
ASHES-We reduce our quotations for pearls
Pots are unchanged.
BEANS--There is no change in the market. The
supply is good and prices rather tend in favor of
purchasing in large quantities.
BOX SHOOKS-The demand is light, with good
supply. Prices range from 7O975c, the latter for
been made during the week.
BREAD-There is more demand for hard breads
Prices are unchanged
BUTTER-There is large supply of common
butter IN the market. Prices range from 3OQ35c.
For prime tubs 3sa4Oc is asked. Bakers butter is
offered at 20@25c,
ply, both of factory and dairy, is good.
COAL-Dealers are delivering the best Goals at 50
nut Cumberland coal steady at ssas 50 per ton
Stocks are short and prices are stiffening.
CoFFEE-We reduce our quotations to 32@34c
COOPERAGE-The demand is slight and the
market is firm. There is less demand for molasses'
shocks.
COPPER Unchanged, with light demand,
CORD AGE---IheIe is not much demand, at pres
ent, tor the article: Prices are without change.
tin0 dnip In, ~,
business, of any consequence. Jobbers are filling
their stocks, but not to repletion In the present
productions down. they are ready to stock up as
usual for the spring trade. Nevertheless the stocks
are good and amply sufficient for all demands. On
standards eur quotations are maintained. On ter
eign products there is great depression.
DUCK-We reduce our quotations tor Portland
duck. There is tair demand Tor it.
FISH-Prces are firm and business is Increasing
Sales of dry fish have been made at our quotations
goes are expected this week. Mackerel are firm
with good demand.
FLoGR-There is no change to be quoted in the
price Of -four. The market fairly stocked and re-
cepts are light. The demand is now for immediate
consumption. There is no speculative demand in
the market.
FRUIT-The only change to be noted is on MESH
ma fruit, which has advanced 25G3Oc per box.
GEAlNGorn d is ~ unchanged We quote Western
at 81 1901 10. Oats are dull at $1,000.
HAY---The supply is quite large and the market
superior loads have brought $40. The export South
is stopped in consequence Of the high rates Of freight
asked.
dency still is downward. Prices favor purchasers.
LARD.--Our quotations are downward. The mar
ket is dull and prices favor purchasers.
LEATHER-Prices are unchanged. There is rath-
er more surplus this week that OF last. The pros
poets fair for good business.
LIME--Lime and cement are unchanged.
LUMBER-Ile market is rather NIL n.
mand for shipping IS light, and that Tor domestic
purposes is next TO nothing.
MOLASSES-Cargoes are arriving and the market
is unsettled. We make no changes in our quota
lions. The demand is light at present.
NAILS-The market is very firm at 81 GO yer cask
NAVAL STOREs-A quiet market with limited
demand and unchanged prices.
. OILs.There is hardly change to be quoted. There
is in good demand at full prices.
PLASTER---Unchanged with fair demand.
are now selling at 26@27c. Other provisions
changed.
PAINrs---We reduce our rates for all kinds Of
lead: There is but slight demand at present.
PROVISIONS---We reduce our quotations about
per Dbl for pork. The market is Inactive both for
tbi anu PORK Inere are very few hogs brought to
SALT---No change in prices. There is a good sup
Ply several cargoes are on their way to this port
fits is increasing.
SuAPS--.There is no change in the prices of
l<cdtHo " oOrc swaps, WHICH ma good market ut
home and abroad IN consequence OF their excellent
quality. '- 'N-''-o :
SUGAR---The market is inactive. Prices of hard
sugars are UNCHANGED. Our Portland sugar houses
are starting up. The Forest CITY Refinery viii COM
menee operations very shortly.
TEAS---There is steady but moderate demand at
prices named in our quotations.
TlNS---There is more frmness in the market
both for pig and plate tins
WOOL---The ease in the money market and bet
ter demand from manufacturers has created more
Lively wool oa, market We quote fleece at ssg40c,
pulled at 42A9i5c, and pelts at SODI 3d.
FKElGHTS- -Freights are dull. There is not
much oherng at this port but several vessels from
Bostoa are offering ii they can get fair feights,
Inc outward offerings to Cuba iO9l2c but these
Iates are not taken up. Our Cuban vessels are not
disposed to take up with the offe1ngs---$4 5Oa4 IS
ior molasses. Some vessels have been taken at the
latter rate and more are offering. We note the
following engagements since our last report
Brig Clara M. Goooridge hence to Cardenas, at the
round sum of $500 out. Schooner Ocean Belle,
under, and Is on deck for molasses. Schooner Ne
yada, hence to Cabarien at S. for molasses; bark
Jane Madeline, hence to Matanzas on I rivate
terms; brig Hiram Altf from Wiscasset to N. side
Of Cuba at II cents for box shocks; bark Gussie
Truman, hence to Cardenas at 20 cents for moasses
shocks and heads, and So 80 for hoops; Schr.