Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-07
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DAILY REVIEW


1t was evident from the pleasant faces we
sew On Front street this morning that some
hin very agreeable bad happened. We were
not long in learning the cause. Old soils ge-
NAL eountepance greeted everyone, and the
cold weather was beating a rapid retreat. Last
night some two OF three boats arrived with
grain and produce, The grain was taken
readily al high figures, as reports below will
show. Tn uver Is gorged twenty-five miles
below ST. Louis, and navigation Is suspended
between that city and Cairo. The Ohio Is still
clear, but some ice was forming last night, and
should this moderate weather extend 50 far
north there viii be no danger OF a freeze-up at
the present. Freights are extremely high and
are likely 10 rule SO during the season. One
item alone will serve 10 show the difference in
prices, between cold and moderate weather.
flour has advanced 5c on the barrel IN the
upper markets and freights 4oc, making Doc
advance since the 18th Of last month. Grain
Of all descriptions has advanced relatively me
same, Tae weather east has been extremely
cold. About 500 canal-0oats were frozen In be-
tween Albany and Rochester, New YORK,
laden with grain, ne aggfegste o. "hIch Is
The market here was fairly active, but re-
ceipts being Light the animation was short
several hundred sacks Of CORN arrived since
last report. There was considerable squRbble
In the market, and bids were LIBERAL. Ear sold
fOr 65a70c, ehelled al 70, IS and Soc. There was
an uHWohted activity, caused by the scarcity,
there being no stock In the market, hence
fancy prices were realized. The supply was
consumed early In the morning. leauing The
market bare Of stock. The demand is active,
and another small arrival would probably 60
on In the same way.
OATS were IN better receipts, while stocks
are liberal, and owing 10 the scarcity Of corn
and high price, oats are nrmer but no higher
They sold on the levee at 5Og5lci in store at
IL there were a few transactions; rs
males prime sold at SIS; l5 bales ommon, 70
arrive, sold NJ S26. Choice hay is worth IRON
So 10 81 on the leyee. Supplies are Light with
an active demand.
BRAN brought 81 on the levee this morning,
and some reported at 81 50. The receipts are
moderate; supplies are equal 10 the demand
The Provision market was firm and dealers
in MEATS were more confident Of malntaing
consumes 6 great quantity OF meat, while now
and then there Is a speculative movement,
which reduces stocks steadily and occa-
siOnally rapidly. Our quotations remain
quote clear sides at S9S4c; in open market
| "A shade lower. Clear RIB Is quoted allhe same
/ figures, but none In the market Shouiuers
we quote al 7Z9IMc, aud In fair demand with
] light supplies. Breakfast bacon in moderate
demand at l09l0kc. Choice plain hams, l49
| l5c; canYaEed, ls0i5%c. Mess pork in light
| receipt and In moderate request at el4 60gi5.
Bulk meats-clear sides quoted al nc; shout
| der, &C.
There is n firm market In FLOUR. but here II
Is relatively lower than in upper markets.
| Above there has been an advance of SOC on the
/ barrel and 40c in freights. This makes an adj
| vance OF SOC per barrel from ten days ago. Then
/ super were sold al 50 z6G6 81, and other grades
| IN proportion. From our quotations below II
viii be seen that lour is no higher than al
| fhat time, notw .~thstandtng positive advance
Of Doc, In fHeighte, etc. Receipts have beer
| liberal. and stocks, mostly were purchR ed
! before the SdYance. The demand continue.
steady bpt not excited we guots snpers =
as: fancy brands, IS 50@s6 80.
He we're shown a. telegram from a leading
ooEFEE dealer IN New York. who says thai