, 1872-12-08

Brings out few, points worthy Of special COM
1nenf. So far as the better grades Of stock we're
market from the opening to the close, and the
supply ct such not proving excessive, prices
ruled firm and uniorm. The Eastern markets,
as well as our OWL have been only indiderently
supplied with we'll mstured cattle. and "lth 2
liberal margin to work upon shippers STOOD
ready to take all anitable offerings at fnn last
weeks prices, or at $5.00@5.50 for medium to
good steers ct from !, 200 to 1900 lbs average,
and at s5.75@6.25 for choice to extra n steers
11gsr'ng 9s{. from n..aSes So Sshsr figures 11s;
ereetea see R a: 5s.75 but the Quality Of the two
droyes mentioned was exceptionally fine, aud
the price an extreme one. For common grades::
Of cattle, both native and Texan, the condition
OF the market has been most unsatisfactory to
SELLERS. The supply Of this thin stock was IN.
usually large for this season of the year, aud
under the diminished demand resulting from
the great abundance Of cheep meats, poultry,
game, and fresh fiah, with which our market is
now; supplied, prices have ruled low and .unros:
muneratiVe. We do not remember ever to hare
seen sor many poor COWS on the market.at thus
aeason and the stupidity OF farmers and drovers
in sending them forward at this time cannot
easily be accounted for, -saye upon the .suppo-
-sition that the farmer is out Of cash and has no
other source Of revenue. The average deprenia-
ton in values, in comparison. with last week,
falls little short OF 50c per 100 lbs, and, III not
"Reminiscences, the sacrifice has been even great
er. Many droves, after being carried over from
day to day, we're finally disposed OF at q lower
price than VAS paid for them: IN tho country,
while q number OF bunches still remain IN
the. yards, for which buyers, T. could no not
b bas5 5s1qS e e. ass & my sFs R56e 6
rough thin lots, and $275@3 so for fair to prime:
Stock Btceis have met with only 3 fair inquiry at
$2.75@3.00 for common roughish lots OF from
100 to 850lbs average; at so for medium
to good lots averaging from $50 to 9oo lbs, and
at 5375@3.85 for thrifty young steers averaging
from $50 to 1850 Tbs. Texas cattle continue to
arrive in liberal numbers, but II IN good. heah
they command fair prices. Some choice corn-fed
steers fetched $4:25@450, hut sales at over ~ 0o
| we're not numerous, while the major portion
| changed hands at prices ranging doWnWard from
$3.75, or at 32.00@2,75for through droves; S3.oo
@3.75 for droVes summered North. Yeal calTes
are lower. The demand has fallen off recently,
| and the receipts proved excessive Good TO
choice sell at S. 50@5.50, while the poorer sort
are not wanted at over 93.25@3.75. 4 few
Christmas beeyes have arrived within the past
two or three days, for which fancy prices we're
| asked, Only one or two transfers we're effected
| here, the prices offered not being satisfactory:
/. To-day the market was inactl7e, and aside
| from good and choice qualities, the prices OBJ
-ta;ned were shade lower than prevailed yester-
day. We give -
Extra-Graded stsers. averaging 1,4oo ns $e.25@65o
| choice G GHesysa-Fine, fat well formed 3yesr
l. to year old steers, and aVeraging 1000
aaod 10 1 Bsegs-Wei.f dneyforned
steers, averaging 100 to 1900 ia; 62s@sSo
| Hedium Grades-Steers in fair hesh, aver
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