, 1874-08-02

| Rye, bu 2,.it 3392
III Ess!;S; S:s:. 5!:!! 5!!! :s! s:ss s.:
| Cattle. No. No.............-. 10,4A a.5H u,o45
The exports from New York during the past
week Include Is 200 trls flour lao 200 bu wheat
| and 900 bu corn.
The in-inspcction Of grain in this city during
the past month comprised l7,472 carloads, or
about G,955 800 bu nud 1908 458 bu in 224 canal
boats Total, ,22992, 25s bu. against 8,194, 524
| bu inspected out.
Tie stock Of flour in this city is reported at
25 $50 trls. This does not include stocks IN tho
hands of dealers; but is understood to include
5000 brln above actual couut, to cover possible
Deficiencies in the canvas.
The corners in corn and oats were rather
freely commented upon on Change to-day,
but clicay by those who did not succeed in
s.luarins up their liabilities on Friday The
rest were too busy II thinking about the future
to spare MANY moments Of thought for past
deals. The chef pointralaed and lndeed the only
DUG Of Importance to the commercial commnu-
it, was ~he:her or not those parties are liable,
either in law OF equity, who had bought corn from
brokers' for the ring, and could not deliver
to tue ring, simply because the said brokers did
not deliver till the stroke Of o'clock. There is
no doubt that under the rules of the Board they
.,c latlo but there III equally no doubt That, il
they can prove the existence OF a conspiracy 70
prevent them from doing what they had agreed
to do, they viii have the wu1p-end OF the atgu-
ment.
Tho general opinion is that few persons on the
Eoald ilnse been seriously burt by tue corn cor
ner. al none have been proclaimed as lame
ducks thus fur. The deal was chiefly d trade
between city aud country, in which the country
holders had tue best Of it. being able to sell aud
deliver lurge quansitlea OF corn At good prices
Very few of our local dealers were short on the
last upward turn, having covered Le-
forepand and somo of them at q
good profit. while the countrF1ucn simply
sold their corn to arrive. and delivered
combination got bold Of great deal more corn
than they calulated on receiving. and wonld
probably have been swarnped. but that the con-
tinued hot and dry weather WAS in their favor.
calling out firm tone East, ia anticipation OF
another shortage in the crop. As it il. they may
make fair profit; but even that ID not yet as
Hured.
The leading produce markets were very quiet
to-day. The excitement OF settling up the July
deals IN corn, oats. wheat, pork, and lard was
over, and left good many operators too
tired - to care about trading to-day. There we're
scarcely any deliveries Augnst options in
grain. and not many IN provisions. Hence
there WAS little to offer for sale except current
receipts, and thev were light. compale ed with
Friday. The September option il at discount
in everal of the Graiu markets. because opera
tors anticipate lower prices on more liberia!
receipts from the new crop; and for that md
Other reasons cash grain commands IN additional
premium. Hcnce not many roople cared to buy
cash property to fill With, aud the shipping de-
mnnd was small.
Only fair activity WAS apparent in the dry
goods market, country jobbers still showing an
indispoAitiou to anticipate fnture wants to anv
matc1inl extent. Prices remain very firm. Gro
ceries we're quiet, only two or three articles IN
the list displaying any activity. but there we're
no signs Of wcakncss- Sugars are strong and
coffees, s1rupa aud teas also held with conf
dence. There was good demand for butter and
tile moderate offerings were readily disposed OF
at fully late prices. Choice table butter contin-
ucs scarce, and is quick sale ut 26G12sc, wblie
selections Of an exceptionally tino grade wele
sold as nigh rs 30@31c. The cheese market was
reported quiet and steady. Continued quiet is
noticeable in the dried fruit trade. and most w
rictios OF domesti,s show declining tendency.
New b1ackberTcs ore coming forward freely, aud
port quiet market, but the small stock in store
and the higher prices prevailing At 9TH
or points. 1mpart a firm feeling. There ls no
falling Oft in the demand for gram bags. and thu
market retains its buoya"t tone; In some
quarters Starts are now held at 34]sc and
Americans at 3011c. Leather, pig-iron. wood, and
paints were quiet and unchanged. OILS met
with fnir ,nl luiry at yesterdays quotations.
Tobacco continues active and firm.
Lumber remains quiet. and no change worthy
of note has been reuorted. Trade is expected to
improve soon in fact. thore are already lndca-
tions OF such an eyour IN tha way OF more ln-
QurieB and orders ut the yards. The Wholesale
market was dull, aB usual on Saturday besides,
teria1s are moro active, and some pat
ties anticipate continued Improvements,
but no immediate change in prices
since the stock of materials is large enough to
6uppIv all probable wants. Metals n1d IRON
were quiet, and rails nearly 80, though quoted
firm ut *3.G21G rates. The wool trade vas talr,
aud the feeling one OF firmness, owing to SINH
lar state of affairs elsewhere and moderate Of
foriugs. Hides were steady; broom corn and
hops dull, and the latter weak. Timothy seed
was in fair demand aud tlrm at So 275@3.lo for
spot, a.,u sold at $3.50 seller August 9th
er seeds were rather quiet but finn.
Green fruits rold to the retail trade
being liberal, aud tie day tile last OF
the week. Choice lots Of potatoes met with u
good demand. while poor lots were slow. poui-
try sold at low prices. Feeders were taking
small spring of tie hands Of sellers. while large
stock and turkeys met With fair demand from
retall dealers. Eggs we're weak. being TO
large extent ont Of order. Sales Of strictly fresh
we're made at 121I@l%c
Hishniues were quie. and firm at the recent
advance, with sales Of 15U brls At Csc per gallon.
New York WAS quoted q shade trmer, and stocks
here are small. wlile there is good shipping
Ge,nand with Iii ght receipts from other points.
All the offerings we're sold.
Lake heights we're dull ut unchanged rates,
at 2lxc for corn to buffalo, and Sc for do to Port
Colbolne, with 5luO Per 1000 bu OIL in each
case. The ycssel-o.ners have not vet begun to
net out their recent resolve, but shade more OF
firmness is poticcaole, as one vessel, at least.
has refused to carry at cur ent rates. 4 total Ut
seven charters was reported which will carry
out 2G, ,00U Lu wheat, 150 100 bu corn, and $1,000
bu oats.
Provisions we're quiet and strong, apparently
on solid ground, as there was very ilttle business
left unsettled in options for this mouths de-
livery. and only one or TWO lots Eong around.
Mess pork advanced 371z@50c per brl. under u
moderate demand. Sith very light offerings. The
speculative feeling for SEPTEMBER was very
strong, the sticks being s, small as to permit
an indefinite advance 10 long rs IT keeps within
eating bounds. Lard was ln good demand. but
as holders would not sell oSc~pt at an advance
OF about CSC per 100 lhs, buyers held back.
Lard il moving ou: freely in proportion TO
stocks and the bulk Of that here is owned
by two or three strong parties who arc in no
hurry to sell, the markets at other points are
On the advance. Meats wele quiet to-day, but
large sales were made last evening. and holders
advanced their views &c per ID this morning on
diminished stocks. Tie stock OF mess pork IN
New Tnrk in ~ 8ii hrtn arainht IN. 213 bTlS