, 1874-02-15

The leading produce markets we're moderately
active to-doy, and some Of them were actually
stronger, in the face Of very boarish ndviccs
from other points, The European markets were
weak all around, limits vere reduced 1s on pur-
chases Of wheat and flour for Europe, and New
York sent d Telegram which was so feeble that it
iB wonder how it mustered strength enough to
travel SO far us Chicago. That New York dis
patch reminded one Of the old woman's tea
which was too weak to run out Of the pot. Chi
cage is not, however, entirely dependent upon
New York for the tone OF her markets, and some
times moves in the contrary direction, like the
other arm Of q lever Of the first order. Our re-
ceipts to-day were less in volume, both in hogs
and grain, and this tended to strength; though
the hardening weather is more favorable to
volumino,:s receipts before long. The attend
ance Of operators was larger than usual, on most
Of the subordinate gatherings, wheat especially
being full all day.
There was fair activity in the dry goods mar
kct. The pleasant weather OF the pust fow days
has witnessed increased activity In retail de-
partments, aud our jobbers arc now kept pretty
busy in supplying the increasing wants of the
local and country trade. Values were again re-
ported firm and unchanged. Groceries were
active for the season, aud most goods in the list
we're steady and firm. Sugars arc moving freely,
and with moderate etocks on hand the feeling
among holders is favorable to an advance. Teas,
rice, spices, starch, aud soaps were held at full
prices. Co1ees we're again unsettled aud de-
cuu6u, tut ulu6fGu& bIhUeb ue1E1 uaIkfQ QOWu
Ac. The dried fruit market was without i'm
portant change in any OF its features. Fair
activity ia still noticeable in the different de-
partments, and there arc no signs Of weakness
in any article enumerated in the list. Raislns
are especially strong. The deficit in this years
stock in Malaga alone being 235, 900 boxes
less than st corresponding date last year.
Prunes, currants. and the different descriptions
of domestic fruits nre also held with great firm
ness. Fish continue active and firm. In the
butter and cheese markets. the situation was un-
changed, both of these staple articles being firm
II held at the quoted prices Bagsing lcrnhins
quiet and steady at 345@c for Stark; 3215c for
Lewiston, and 2931c for American and Amoskeag.
Nothing new was developed in the coal market
tations, or at $1,000 for Lackawanna; $3.50 for
Eric and Walnut ELL; at $3.50 for Hooking, and
$500 for Wilmington. Leather, pig iron, tobac-
co, and wood wore without quotable change.
There was liberal movement in oils at about
steady prices, quotations being. 16c for carbon;
e3c for extra lard; s1.o3@105 Tor unseed, and
G0c for tutpentine.
In the lumber market no perceptible change
was noticed. The shipping demand continues
active, and the common grades Of pine lumber,
metals and iron was again reported fair. former
rates being fully adhered to. Nails were active
and firm at S4.25 rates net as basis. Tho de-
mand for building materials, such as lime, brick,
&c, is still OF a limited character, and no special
change in prices has occurred, excepting for
common brick. which, owing 10 the small offer
inss, have been advanced, dealers now quoting
them firm at 97.00 per m. Salt was steady and
fairly active. Broom-corn was again reported
ttrm md in fair request The wool market WAS
property with confidence The inquiry Tor hay
wns limited. Hops were unchanged Apples,
and oranges wero in request,
and choice fruit was firm, owing to Limited
offerings Timothy seed was in improved de-
mand, and choice was scarce and firm. Other
seeds were in moderate request and steady.
Potatoes were offered more freely In car-lots,
but full former prices readily obtained, the
supply in store being very much reduced Green
fruits were salabe, and choice descriptions we're
nold firmly, while common aud poor fruit sold
1t b vide range Of prices. Poultry was dull and
weak under large offerings, and the weather Was
also untavorable for holders. Hides we're in
request.
Hghwlnes were quiet aud unchanged, there |
being no outside orders on the foo1. Sales we're |
United to so br1s At 96c per gallon
Dressed hogs wero in fair demand bv shippers,
md shade f1mer than yesterday. in sympathy /
nth live though most Of tho sales we're made
It the salno range, at $6.25@6.30 per 100 lbs -
he outside for heavy weights. The market
choice) at s6.40; 1856 at 56.s5, 4s6 at $3.50;
Isl At s6.o5; rs (soft) at 1915; $40 dividing
m 200 lbs: at 9e.25@6so. Total. 2,2lo head,
PROVISIONS were less nctive, but stronger. The
cceipts Of hogs were Light yesterday, md quite
mall to-day. being but abou: 900 head up to
o'clock. This occasioned an advance in the
rico Of that small percentage that we're 1T to
i'll, and enabled holders OF product to command
Il advance, though buyers followed the market
pwara unwillingly, especially as meats we're
uoted lower in Liverpool The greatest strength
Eas in mess pork, which advanced 25c per brl
n optlons under good speculative demand, |
houEh the greatest portion OF the trading con