The Portland daily press., 1872-04-17

DRY GOoDS-There is an upward tendency on
articles and prices are very ntm for all stan
not fairly opened though quite large sales have been
made.
manufactures, which have high reputation at home
and abroad.
FISH-We have no change to note in prices.
There has been better demand, though the business
light.
FLOUR-The market is very firm for all grades,
and on the leading ST. Louis brands there has been
full 81 advance within two weeks past in other mar
kets Though the advance here has not been large
Stocks are quite light for the season, but as river
and lake navigation will soon be open, there will be
larger supply along. '
FRIJIT-Rasips are unchanged. Oranges are SELL
ing at S4d5 per box for Messinas and 81 per case
for VaIencias. Lemons are selling at "a 50a5 O0
per box. ss -IahtEE GeG.aF zesssr
and the demand is very large We quote it at S3d84c
for mixed and S5dS6c for yellow. Oats are firm at
5S96Oc. Fine feed is selling at $36, and shorts at
S33a35 per ton. e ts
HAY-The market is rather dull and prices for
baled have fallen off. Dealers are paying s26 and
$50 per ton the latter price for prime quality only
ada and the Provinces, besides a large amount from
the Aroostook region. Loose hay is quiet at s3O@35
per ton. Straw is selling at $1S@2O per ton. 80
IRON-The recent advance on all kinds Of iron Is
LARD-The market is very firm at our quotations.
Demand fair. rfa @ 81 .sss. a... tl
LEATHER-There is a fair demand for sole and
upper leather. Prices are steady.
LIME-The market is firm, with fair demand for
Rockland at 81 40 per cask. bNa 'amaoW
LUMBER-There is some demand for expectation.
The interruption in railway traffic has prevented the
arrival of much that was expected here, but 1t is
now coming along more freely. frices are un-
changed eyai Ftasss fsfr r--ts s,lts-s,..1
MOLASSES-The arrival of several cargoes since
our last report, make good stock now in market.
Prices are steady and quite firm. ,lsnes sss.5
NAILS-The market is firm at the recent advance
to So IS per cask for assorted Sizes which include
from 10d to God. For sizes smaller than 10d an
advance from % to 75c is charged.
NAVAL STORES-A further reduction has taken
place in turpentine "a
OILS-Portand kerosenes are steady in price at
27A@32Ac, and are in fair demand Linseed has ad-
vadced to S9G94c. Whale and fish oils quiet.
There has been slight advance onporgie. s
PAINTS--Leads are very steady at our quota
lions, with fair demand for the season.
PLASTER-There is no rock plaster in the market,
but cargoes are hourly expected - AsAs8 @
PRODUCE-Potatoes are in good supply at 10000
per bushel Onions are higher, and prime silver
selling in large lots at 20@22c and retailing at 25926c
PROVISIONS market is firmer both for beet
and pork, and our quotations are well maintained.
RICE.The market is quiet, with moderate de-
mand. Prices are unchanged.
SALT-Prices are firm at last weeks quotations.
There is good demand from fishermen.
SUGARS-Prices are a little off from last week.
We quote Forest City graduated at 12912tc, and
cSffse crushed at lotgll3c Eagles are selling at
9411tc, according to grade Forest City Refinery
syrups are in good demand at 40@60c per gallon.
SPICES-There has been a good demand for all
kinds of spices. Prices are firm. .ssa
TEAS-The market is quiet with no quotable
change in prices. The tendency is downward, conse-
quent upon an anticipated removal of the duties.
TINS-Our quotations are further advanced this
week and prices well maintained. ta
WOOL-The market for domestic wool is rather
unsettled. There some lots which the owners
hold back, not desiring to force them upon the mar
| ket The stock of pulled wool is very light, and
holders show disposition to make any abatement.
The sales Of about 200 900 bales of foreign woods in
| London, which commenced last week, opened at
higher prices than American manufacturers are will
| ing to pay. laS
FREIGHTS- Freights are not so active. The YES
sells arriving from Cuba more than fill the demand.
| The engagements during the week are schr C. F.
Young hence to N. side Of Cuba and back N. of Hat
teras at 62lc for molasses and SOC for sugar; sch
Abbie Pitman, same voyage at 81 IS for molasses,
and 624c for sugar. brig Harriet Amelia same voyage,
at "a 80 for molasses and SOC for sugar. schr Mary
Louise hence to Caibarien and back N. Of Hatteras,
at 81 624 for molasses and SIC for sugar. Coastwise
| freights are dull and lower For lumber to New
York So 80 is offered and SO rs asked. To Boston SO
| is the going rate.