, 1872-12-09

future. It is very desirable that harmonious &C
ton should be secured in some way; while there
is every reason to believe that the present ware
housemen, without IN exception, arc anxious
to conduct their business openly and above
board, and to do so in compliance with Law that
will protect the rights OF all parties affected by
it. With regard to storage rates, TIE have several
times called attention to the fact that they will
regulate themselves If the monopoly were
abolished, because high prices will always bring
an increase OF competition, If competition be per-
mitted. Once secure to the owner the ability to
send his grain where he pleases, and the storage
rates find their OWL level.
The lending produce markets we're less active
to-day, but prices wero generally well sustained,
except in provisions. The access Of orders
which caused the recent advance in several OF
the breadstuTs seemed to hayo been partially
filed, while holders were slow to recognize the
fact,-hence, strength and quietness. Our re-
ceiptB Of grain during the past week have been
only moderate, but they exceeded developments
by some 100000 bu in wheat, and the same in
corn, increasing our stocks so much, minus the
At this rate OUT elevators viii bo cboke-full
before the opening of navigation in the spring.
In the general features of the grocery market
there was no noticeable change. 4 very quiet
feeling prevails in all departments, and with the
single exception Of coffees, which remain strong,
the quoted prices were only indiGerently guB-
tanned. Sugars are still weak, and viii, no
doubt, undergo q further decline. The dry goods
trade was reported satisfactorily active, the de-
msnd for dress goods, staple cottons, woo1lena,
haa5}e1s, and fancy goods, suitable for tho llol-
day trade, being Of liberal character. Prices
we're uniformly firm. Butter WAS again Tuirly
active. The outward movement, Us well as the
inquiry from local consumers, was quito large,
tionH. Choice table grades sold quick at
26O2ac. The demand for cheese continues
light, neither interior nor local buy
ers seeming inclined to buy beyond meeting
change in values, 12@1s16c for Western, and Il
@15c for New York factory being the prices cur
rent. Coalmet with good demand at full prices.
Dried fruits were fairly active, and we're gener-
ally firm. There was large demand for raisins,
prunes, and currents. Fish remain dull at for
mer quotations. Tie hide and leather markets
continue active and strong. Oils were quoted
unchanged. Carbon and turpentino we're in
good request end very firm, while other
descriptions ruled quiet and easy;
t. a s s20r szsa es'ss9 f5a tRa yssa assaieas ee
Tho demand for lumber vas fair to-day, especial
Il for ioists, scantling, and fencing; prices
we're steady ut the range Of the past week.
quest for present necessities; prices we're with
out material change. Cooperago was in some
demand, and steady at 81. 1.50@l.55 for pork bar
rel6, tierces at S1.5o@1.oo. Iron, steel, and
nails we're in moderate request ct the decline
recently noted; we now quote nails at .S5.75
usual demand ut this eeason, with quotations
steady. Hops we're in tolorably fair demand and
firm; primo Wisconsin quoted at Soc. Wool
vas in some request, but not quito SO active as
at the beginning Of tie week. Tho, market is
hardly rs strong as it has been, although many
dealers believe that present prices will be sus-
tanned. Manufacturers arc fairly supplied for
present necessities Broom corn is in gradually
L.
received from Eastern dealers, to assort their
stocks. a better trade is anticipated next
month. Salt was fairly active and steady ut
e2-40 per br1. Seeds wero IN moderately fur de-
mand prices for timothy and clover were high
er, 1925 being paid for strictly prime timothy,
and 55.15@5.10 for clover. Potatoes con
tinued in good demand choice sound lots
sold at 70; on track. Poultry, was in
very liberal supply, and sold slowly
dned to choice fresh lots. Turkeys were were sold Ut
e@12e, and good chickens ct 92.oo@3.00. Green
fruits were In some demand, but chiefly Of o To-
cal character; prices wero without material
change.
tho advance gained two days ago. Sales wero
reported of 25D brls at S311c.
Dressed hogs were more active, but easier.
The sales would indicate 8 much larger drop
GALES hitherto reported have been made on tho
street, and can scarcely be compared with those
made on Change to-day. Sales were 500 city
slaughtered at S4.621@; 1872 choice at $3.50; 169
at S4.3717; 80 at 54.25.
Provisions were moderately active, but again
weak, the announcement that iyo hbgs wero
again Sc per 100 lbs los7er than the lowest point
touched last cToning, caused holders Of product
to weaken in their views, nnd to show more
anxiety to scu than heretofore, willie there were
few buyers except for lard. The low price Of
lard is certaia to cauae great increase In the
consumption, and that fact seems to bo already