, 1872-11-17

slow to-day, with few important changes in
prices. The reported shipments Of grain were
again in excess of the receipts, causing q firm
feeling On the part Of holders, though there VAS
not much demand. Hence quotations averaged
somewhat higher than on Friday, except on pro-
visions.' The shipping movement was rather
slow, as is usual on Saturday, and was slightly
restricted by a stronger feeling in freights.
The condition OF the dry goods market was sub
stant1ally the same as on the preceding days Of
the week Both the local and the interior de-
mands we're of liberal character, and prices
we're uniformly firm for all eeasonable fabrics.
Wool1ens are tending higher, in consequence Of
the enhanced cost Of the raw material. In the
grocery market only slight change was noticea-
ble. All the leading staples and most deacrip-
tions of side goods we're in good request, and,
with few unimportant exceptions, the quoted
prices we're firmly adhered to. Refined sugars
continue scarce, and prices are still working up
ward. Coffees arc more settled. The butter
trade was quiet at about former rates. Shippers
we're operating to d limited extent only, while
the local demand was mainly restricted to sup
plying immediate wants. Cheese was again
quoted dull and weak: Tho demand, at present,
is chiefly in the shape Of small orders. Coal was
active and higher, anthracite advancing 31.oo
per ton, and b1tuminous varieties SOC per ton, or
to $12.00 for Lackawanna, and to $11.00 for
Erie. Stocks are reported light for the SEASON,
and dealers are firm in their views, at the
ADVANCE. The fiah market was only moderately
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change. Dried fruits we're moving more freely,
and the general market ia working frmer. Hay
continues dull and weak Eastern buyers are
virtually out Of the market, and as the supply
exceeded the wants Of the local trade, holders
we're willing to shade prices. Hides remain
quiry is restricted to small lots to supply imme-
diate wants. The leather market is still unset-
tied. Oils, .paints,. tobacco, and wood
=, we're quoted quiet :. and unchanged:
the lumber yards to-day, prices remaining un-
changed. Common boards quotable at $4,000
16.00, joists, scantling, etc, at 'S18.00@4.00.
Lime, cement, ETC., we're il fair requests at pre-
Vioug prices. Common brick is in moderate de-
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hands': of manufacturers, :: There WIS a.
moderate : inquiry: for. .cooperage to-1
day, pork barrels remaining steady st
3145@T50 lard tes at S1.75@t:80; iron, steel,
tin, eopper, etc: continue to meet. with fair
prices. Salt was quite firm at s2.25 for coarse.
and 6ne grades. The demand for hops on both
local and mail order account was fair; prime hops
are higher, now quoted at 25@32c. The wool
market is quite firm and prices are tending
tions Of foreign wool and :. The strin-
geDcy in money matters will prevent
any considerable rise. in prices. Seeds
we're quiet, with clover firm at $5.10@5.15 for
prime seed. Timothy Was steady at 92.85@2.90
for prime. Flax was quiet 1T sl.53@l1.55.
toes are in fair demand and frmer. The receipts
for the past few days have been light, the horse
disease and danger OF freezing having prevent
ed shipments. Choice Reachblo"s are quotab1e
ally supplied with poultry, and I've chick
ems are nearly unstable. Dressed poultry was
in abundant supply and moderate demand.
Game WAS in very good request and firm at pres-
ent quotations. Apples continue in excellent
demand for home consumption and shipments.
Cranberries also met with . very good demand
from the interior. Both are quite firm at present
prices Other fruit KaB in en1au supply and
moderate request.
Highwines we're in moderate demand at the
reduction quoted yesterday, ESQ brls being SOLD
formation in regard to the 100 brls sold on
Thursday at $50 was eightly faulty. The sale
Was made, but the seller paid 891(c for the same
goods before he could deliver them.
Lake freights we're ntrong at N@1c advance,
ed by the higher views Of carriers, es shippers
wore expecting = large feet, the advance guard
Of which arrived to-day. A total Of eight char
teza Tss reported, which will carry out 15o, 600
bu vheatt s., 600 bu cora, and a5, 900 bu barley,
at 9A@10c on corn, and 1o54@11o on wheat, By
sail to Buffalo. Wheat was taken to Buffalo By
steam at 12c. The market closed strong.
Foreign freight rates are thus quoted: Chi
cago to Liverpool, 90@9115c per 100 lbs (gold)
On beef and pork; 9oc@5l.o51 on lard; Csc on
on pork SIC Q On bacon and lard.
Dressed hogs are now offered in small quRnti-
tics, and are dull. Packers bid 41<@4%c per
1b, and some butchers are paying 4M@5c. Hold
ers asked 49l@5c st the close.
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feeling il live hogs st the Stock Yards. The
only real demand vas for lard for future deliv-