, 1872-12-11

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And from Oct. 29 TO Dec. s, Inclusive, fol-
four years:
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The foreign exports of provisions from all
United Kingdom ports from Nov. to Oct. 81,
for the aforementioned years:
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Beet s 2ss s9 sz2es ss 42sssss a 9 q
Bacon, BIS 5sas7o55 s3,972317 ee,22e5s9 1as5eo,1a1
Cheese Cheese lbs 47saea 5o3e71 7o35s5ea aI35
Tallow, ,1bs. g. o81 s2329894 s059,5s4 4814oo4
The foreign exports of provisions from all
United States ports for four years ended
Dec. 81:
Pork, lbs. a25o,o7a 6o1 49, s7i ,5s7
Beef, lbs. 81, ,560,el1 294526oG 2s5s3,2lo A5s3271
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The st. Louis Democrat says:
Tho old-time methods Of pork packing and pork
speculation nre rspd passing away It has ceased to
for purchasing hogs during the slaughtering season.
and interest on the capital invested till high prices
IN the spring or summer following. The period Of
high prices does not return with the reg-
larity that used to assure the winter packer Of profit
able market for his stock end the day is not far dis
iiEo lie Mill milling I nd other b1anshes oS sia busaess
csss{ul packers Il the country are those
in which, by means Of ice their packing and curing
Kept cool during the hottest months Of the
age Of 1900 hogs per day throughout the year, and
allowing the very small profit Of ST per hog, the aggre
gate is IMMENSE The cost Of tho ice used in the pro-
does not exceed the interest paid By winter pac
who stocks on bank renewals, and the fresh
Of his meats always gives the summer packer
advantage in the market.
ia the increase. Of tho hog crop, which nat
urally results from large aud constant de-
nand for fat hogs. a bushel of corn fed to
porkcr in warm Or moderate weather packs d
good deal more fat his ribs than If fed to him in
cold weather, when there is greater demand for AMI
NAL heat, and consequent heavier draft upon his
perAuous fat. The plan makes pork for less
money and at much less expenditure Of feed than is
possible by the old plan. By constantly packing and
selling, the summer packers keep the market supplied
and able to turn their money with good profits
era1 times year while the old foges depets the banks
every autumn and carry their stocks from month to
month in anticipation Of rise. These rses like high
water in the Mississippi, do not come frequently
y.uged to- and pork spectators who do not keep
their eyes open to the marked changes that taking
place in their business will suffer for their Negligence.
--LATEST.
In the afternoon, wheat was fairly active and
20 lower; No. spring sold at S1.11H@1.
seller the month, and S1.1211z@1.12I seller
January, both options closing at the inside
Corn was quiet and easier. selling at 91@311sc
seller the month, and 21h@s177zoeeller January,
provisions we're neglected.