The New York herald., 1872-11-16

key Firm.
FRIDAY, Nov. 15-6 p. M.
There was much freer movement in trade cir.
cles to-day and decidedly better feeling every.
where obtained. The markets were not generally
active except by comparison with the previous
few.days; but fair demand prevailed for most OF
the'leading articles Of merchandise and full or i'm.
proved prices were the order OF the day. The
troubles occasoned by the Boston fire are confined
mostly to the dry goods interest, but they have
proved more serious and more extended than they
were at first believed TO be. Several important
failures have already occurred, and 1t is feared
that other houses have been seriously crippled
even though they are not compelled to sue
cumb. outside OF the dry goods depart
ment, however, it is hoped there will
be no serious difficulties experienced as result OF
the great fire. Business was to-day decidedly
more active at all events, while the markets were
for the most part characterized by greater buoy
and frmness. The movement in cotton was but
moderate, while the market was called steady. At
the Produce Exchange there was altogether more
activity especially in the grain market wheat be-
ing active at decided Improvement
over the closing prices Of yesterday-the
market closing firm, under good export move
ment. Corn was frmer, but sales were restricted
by the enhanced views OF sellers, and only sman
business was c0nsummatcd Oats were more
active and frmer. Provisions were generally dun
and nominally unchanged. The business in pork
was insignificant at merely nominal prices. Lard
was more active however, and much more
buoyant feeling obtained. There was o good in
quiry for freight room, which enabled
Ship owners to obtain higher rates-more
particularly for grain. Vessels for charter also
wanted, and rates were universally firm and in
hshsr Grocees r eonnaed quiet Iu noW with
attracted considerable attention, and was purchased
quite freely at marked advance in prices. closing
atey dealt in al essentially unaltcred prices Petroleum
maintained its rm tone, but there was little disposition
shown 10 operate Naval stores were easier more par
cuary Tor spirits Of turpentne which closed tame at
lower prices whskey sold moderately at steady prices
AsHfs.-Receips for the past three days "A packages.
the msrEe ss Psaa M tas nonha ~
BUILDING MsrERrhLs-For brick the demand has been
moderate since last at essentially unal,rsd prices
M q 5 oo s sS an and Phadpna
front, from yard. 50 ss5 Lime was In light supply,
and stock much reduced, but AZ the moment the de-
nd ye sh1 a snd m 81 M y" feSined
sold moderately Al 81 Is 81 % ior Eastern spruce;
lots which allied former prices. We quote :-sperm
inc, 2sc. nc adamantine, 9oc for le o. ,o, -,
firm The only sale from first hands have TO report
was 264o bags rio sx cSrnuc9pa on raS prNate u terms
Mere s pose o Tsey eaee % se
days; the balance was Withdrawn We quote :-Ro, or
dinary cargoes i5c. 54c fair, I54c Ice, good lie
caibe, l6c isc. Laguayra ac. Isisc.; St Domingo
din bond, Hc. Java, ls1ac. l9c., gold.
CorroN the spot has been only in light rcgueA, ana
while prices were unchanged the market closed dull For
OF I-16c re- per lb The saes reported on Change
were as ioiows:- -,