Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-19
TRADE

The animation IN the market almost
amounted TO excitement f0T stuns geneF-
aIly, The prospect for immediate open
ing Of the river 70 St. Louis, SIS promised
early in the week, was dispeIled IN the
minds OF spectators and merchants. Par
tiles who recently returned from 81. Louis
se- tbst the river VIII not be Opsned be-
fors The first Of March. Stocks Of gro
ceFies and provisions are very much bro
ken. however, she demand is met. Busi-
mess throughout the market was very
lively, much Of which was OF a speculs-
lively character.
Lein dry sailed meats. There was sn
intimation OF this yesterday. sup
plies are more liberal, with large
LIMITATIONS in transit. We quObe: Mess
pork, sI4 75Gl5; bsoon-Clesr sides,
6Le; shoulders, 7H@7Hc snd sctrcei
clear nib, lew IN the market at
7ZGsc, with but little demand. BalG-
clear sides,7ZG7Zc shoulders, 6Z95Zo;
clesr rfb7LLTLc. Breakfast bacon quoted
al IOe, sugar cured hams, l2K@lS1fe.
Dressed hogs are in light supply with
a good demand: Memphis dressed, &c;
country 6G6Lc, owing TO condition,
Dressed beef, 7&SC; mutton, SGlOes and IN
demand. Lsrd-tieree, SZ@lOo; kegs,
IOHRIlo; caddies, uz9I2Ac; pail, ll9
Ike. Some merchants are ssklng ever
figures for lard.
Pbe grain market was quiet. some small
lots OF corn were sold st 5795Sc. There Is
but little in first hands, dealers having
bought up all in the market, and are either
in store or shipped south. There Is no
hiram In the market, either on the levee or
in store. Oats are ia moderate stocks in
store, none in first hands, selling out OF
store VI G9365c. hay ls in fair supply
Is bales Of fair hay sold a. S26.
There was considerable excitement In
the potatoe market. Parties buying most
lv for speculation. as fresh supplies are
not likely to arrive for several days, and
nrobably two weeks. Should such be the
crsse they must advance as the demand
from the interior is commencing. Sales
to-dav were made for psachblows n
ninksvas from datboats, 50 25; from store.
a S5Gg3 90: russets fra at 8 so q
tending upward Early rose and London
Lady's, {595 %. No change In onions
excsp. an increased demand tor strictly
choice a. s. 5O63 70. Other qualities are
neglsotsd aud sre quoted ST from SIG
2 Is per barrel. OniOn sets are In
moderate demand AZ 81 26G2 % per
bushsl. The supply is very fair. HominY
on the Ieyes il quoted at $5G5 p. Kraut,
for choioe, IL selling At sll@ll 50 for full
size barrels, sad S. FOR small. In beans
there was but 3 Light local demand, at
g 5O@3 Is. Cabbsges were in Light sup
ply, and higher, a. 90.
The grocery trade was active. Large
orders from the Interior were received.
Prices are 6rm but no higher. Nails are
steady A. s 90. Cheese is in good de-
msnd fOr Cheddsr, which 10 quoted at
IEGI6c. Aolasses - plantation, at 40q
go: sugar house Hyrups, 4O975c Lou
iEispa sugar, open kettle, SQIlLc; vel
low clarified, 1lH8nZcs white cisri-
6ed. l2kQlSe; hard refined, white, l40
4Le Carolina Tice-prime new, 9G9kc
Starch, 4LG5Zc per pound. Coffee il firm
AZ ouOgaJiens: Rio, AQ26o, according TO
ousijtv. Laguayra, 24L@25Hc. Salt, per
barrel. a. ZtG3 Is, - 10 brand; sacked,
81 20. ooeoo.
Beeswax-Per pound, 2gsOc.
Flour wss in demand, and scarce. Su-
mars are quoted 81 s. 75&7i extras, y %
as Is; good family, IS 6OS9 %; fancy SIO
W i, stir at g rs at the mills,
ana ceiling In q small way at "a from store
100 10 arrive would bring IS 759S 81.
Fges wei in demand and scarce sell
49, butter Is in fair demand at 229
1ac. eommon 70 far l2H9'Sc.
The market Was nearly bare OF IN
nouItrv. Chickens ma resdy sac 81
u 5ol76 for choice; other qualities f49o.
Z on the market, bat are quoted
.sSSSa6 Geese f8@5 50. Dressed chick
"a 50a5. Dressed turkeys lSgzl.
Tbsre n no change in fruits 70 report.
s5nnlies are fair. Choice 20 fancy
spples are quoted 81 RON FOSs y,
and other qualities ~
S 50. Oranges dull selling 1--we, .ous
are AM and heavy at s4S4 %. Cholee
crsnbsrriss ars quoted sf $l49l5, y OH
sr qualities at Sll9t2. Dried spPiesi o.
srd scarce, Dried pssches, $5H9lc
Tbe hide markell still slightl2 agl.Aseo
cansed by active composition. We qa2.e'
Fliut, per 10, l9c5 dry ssltSos ~
-, saIted, 9Xs, . green l8oe. Dty
sL-o-arfDa eeil Al SOC. SheepskinE, No. 4
: ToTfh Sc each, and common 25cSfl.
-oottonaeed at mills VIZ quote: IN de-
msns st sII per ton. oils-for Tenned, SOC
ta- GOOD z5c. Oh cake, 2lc. Meal; %:
RsSSingis in fair demand a. An advance