The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-19
CLOSING PRICES-4 O'CLOCK P. M.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

Cotton Quiet for "SPOt," but Active, and
3-1c. per lib. Higher for Future-FiOur
Dull-Wheat NOminal-COrn Quiet
Oats Steadier-POrk and Lard Quiet, but
Firm-GrOceries QUiet-PetrOleum Dull
and Northumberland Stores Ensicr-
Metals Generally Qutet-East India
Goods DuIl-W0ol Quiet-Vhiskey
Dearer.
MONDAY, March 1876 p. M.
The movement in general trade circles was still
very irregular and very unequally divided. Many
houses In the different branches OF business report
ed the markets inactive and nominal, while others
reported an increasing movement and Iii bust
ness. But thing is certain, there are muchless
confidence and buoyancy than there were few
weeks ago. and many descriptions of merchandise
have experienced material decline during the
past few days. the decline in numerous instances
being radical. There has been an in
creased demand since the decline took place,
however, and it now looks as II the Spring trade
will be fair, though not so profitable as 1t was
expected to be. But movement OF produce on
almost any basis, which does not result in q
decided loss, is relief from the protracted period
of inactivity through which the commercial inter-
ests of the city now seem about to emerge, and
any indications Of more active trade movement
are gladly welcomed on every hand. The cotton
market WAS quIet, 30 ldT as dCIlVe SAFES were
cerned, but contracts were flying about thick and
fast during a part Of the time. At the Produce
Exchange the deadlock in -four and grain was
more conspicuous than ever, the demand being
about light 1t could wen be for almost every
thing In this line. Flour was dull and almost I'M
saable in any considerable quantities, and the
same was true OF wheat which remained almost
entirely nominal In the absence of sales. Corn was
also dull but steady. Oats were dull. Whiskey was in
fair request and prices again favored the seller There
almost nothing doing in provisions. but the market
nevertheless firm Pork very quiet, but brought
full prices when sold Lard frmcr. but not very
much wanted at any advance. Freghts and charters
without especial change Tonnage remains
and small vessels in particular readily taken up,
tcularly engaged In the petroleum trade, while
poyment despite the general duness OF trade Groceries
were quiet sugar being somewhat weak and coffee en-
tirey nominal. Petroleum continued dull. Naval stores
lower, particularly spirits Metals generally
quiet but firm. East India goods neglected. Wool
Asaxs-Recepts Tor the past three days. l2 packages
The market has ruled steady since last under
jobbing demand Pots quoted at u; pearls continued
nominal
BUILpNo MATERIALS There has been moderately fair
demand last report former prices
were current Lame fair request and steady:
sales of Rockland common ut 81 So and do lump 81 Is
Cement ruled quiet but steady 10 per Dbl for
spruce. -
same. We quote SPERM 3lc. patent do. 4Oc. 42c.
paraine. &c c stealic sc. 2sc., and adamantine
CorroN.--Cotton the spot neglected and nomi-
nal at about yesterdays values Future deliveries
feverlsh with continued large transactions at ADVANCED
per ID. We sum mp thus