, 1873-03-05

Hlt1ora"n yesterday from store Tor CITY con-
sumption: 6,372 bu wheat; $3.50 bu corn ], ,47o
bu oats; 2,033 bu rye; Ito bu barley.
The following grain has been inspected into
store this morning, up to 10 o'clock: 100 cars
wheat; 120 cars corn 80 cars oats; 8 cars rye j;
28 cars barley. Total, 202 cars, or 10000 bu.
There was considerable discussion on Change
to-day relative to the announcement of Hough
Bros. d Co. that they have increased their rates
of storage on grain to the same tariff rs used
at other elevators in the city It has been freely
charged that the Messrs. Hough have been
bought up or wheedled over BY the other ware
housemen, but there is no reason for the suppo-
sition. They simply found that their receipts
we're practically uncurrent on Change, for the
same reason that gold does not circulate in the
presence of our paper currency. Holders Of
their receipts hold them at premium Of 1@115c
per bu above receipts in other houses on &C.
count Of the difference in storage, and large
proportion Of the grain they now have in
store is being carried against June options,
80 that there is no chance Of it's being shipped
ont at the opening Of navigation to make room
for more. They say, too, that they might expect
their house to be Kept full Of longtime grain
through the summer, If they offered d premium
therefor. The argument is strong one but as
We have heretofore indicated, il is very doubtful
il anything short OF q change OF firm will avail to
LAA6 AuG A4Uu6t 1ECNA kA6 COuLEu1 u tu6
Warehouse law, to which its proprietors have vol
UNFAIRLY submitted. OF course, q repeal Of tho
law, or Of that section which limits storage
charges, would end the difficulty.
There WAS less business doing on Change to-
day than yesterday, and the lending grain mar
kets we're generally lower, with a general dull
feeling prevalent on the floor. This was princi-
pally due to the receipt OF less on
couIaging advices from other markets.
Our receipts we're generally rather light,
4+, oF -4a
the past Heek WAS less than the recent average
but We have so much grain on hand that con
siderable proportion Of it is necessarily being
carried by relatively weak holders, WHO offer
their property literally on occasions Of weak
Groceries, both staple and fancy, were moving
freely and, aside from sugars, which are still
weak and unsettled, prices we're uniformly firm.
There were no quotable changes in values,
though there is talk of al advance in coffees,
and Of a further reduction in sugars. The dry
goods market presented an active appearance,
and firm, buoyant tone was prevalent. Butter
continues scarce, andthe recent ndvance was easi-
" sustained, 27@32c being freely paid for choice
dairy. Bagglng was quiet as previously quoted.
In the cheese market>pnly . moderate amount
OF trading was done, the continued cold weather
checking the movement in that staple. Prices,
however, we're firm, Us quoted. Coal met with a
good inquiry at substantially former rates. No
changes we're visible in the dried fruit and fish
6N1tAo
we're unchanged, save for oysters, which were
quoted lower. Hay, hides leather, pig iron, and
tobacco we're without important change.
There WAS . moderate amount OF trading ut
for common building lumber. Shingles
on track aro actiVe and firm.
at s3.25@3.50 for fair to choice brands.
Building materials we're quiet and unchanged.
Metals, tinners' stock, iron, and nails continue
to meet with an improving demand, and the tone
nr1,n oil vii
irmness. There was no perceptib]e improve
ment in tho wool trada; only d lev small orders
are being placed, and prices arc ruling weak aud
irregular. Hops we're quiet and steady at pre-
ut about yesterdays quotations. Poultry WAS in
active request and firm. The receipts are very
light Green fruits were quiet and steady.
mghwines we're in good demand aud 11{01o
higher, in sympathy with greater strength in
New York. Sales we're reported OF $50 br1s ut
closing at the outside.
Lake freights were nominally unchanged at
for corn by sail to Buffalo; but quota
lions varied, some saying that yessela were Of
5e5ed at 1sc, and others a7erring that 1876 "as
Dressed hogs we're in good demand, and Csc
per 100 Tbs higher, the recent decline having
brought ont several Eastern ordera., Sales were
reported Of 231 bend at 1866; $50 at $3.50; 60
at s5.55; ~ ut $3.50; - at 500; Z at 35.35,
head The market closed firm st s56o@5.G5 for
choice lots.
Provisions were less active, but strong; mess
pork being 1o@15c per 100 lbs higher: Lard LOG:
per Ivy ibs higher, and meats generally held 1c
holding Oh in hopes OF forcing concessions from
sellers, but were unable to do go, and took hold
more willingly towards the close, aftcr Cincin-
3ati had been quoted strong. AS stated yestcr-
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