, 1875-07-25

hanfa8 correspondent OF proEQ1ue0t commission
hEm in this city writes az follows:
The corn crop In Western Missouri and Kansas will
be double that OF any rrevions season., from the fact
that nearly al the wheat fields have been planted in
corn. The weather has been Ill that could be desired.
and two weeks moro will put the out Of raach Of
danger from drought
The leading produce markets were again lower On
Saturday, and active, but almost entirely in specu-
1ative way. The downward movement in prices con-
tinue1 though It Was not rapid extensive ~
the previous day. This, too in tie face Of fur
ther advices Of strength in Europe, both tn bread
ztufs and provisions. The reason for the weakness
has been already given In this column: the specu-
ave furore rushed up prices little too fast every
body anxious to take advantage OF tbs
obvious rise On the other side Of tho
Atlantic And this peculiarly Of = the
situation has been that tho parties with little money
went in the long side that the tst decided turn
downwards swept many Of them of their feet and
they obliged to sell in order to avoid the necessity
Of posting margins, which stin further weakened the
markets. The shipping movement light On Satur-
day, and lake freighs dun at Sc for corn Buf
falo by sail Highwiuea were active and steady At
$l.17.
The demand for dry goods Vas confined to small Or
ders for reassortment and waa chiefly certered in
prints, bleached and coo1ed cotons and strictly
fabrics. In values important changes were de-
yeloped the general market maintaining steady tons
Groceries were moving fairly At fully former prices
cofees, teas, sugaz1, 6zurs, and rice being firm.
Canned goods continue IN active request country
account and remain steady previously quoted The
fish market without features For lake tah the
market has hardening tendency, and 1nxckeral also
bids fair to go higher. decline In cod is looked for
fair amount Of trading noreign aud domestic dried
fruits WEE accomplished, 1t firmly maintained prices.
No price changes noted in the baggtng 1eather
coal and wood markets. The demand for butter con-
tfnues equal to the supply and the market 1etns is
firm toms. Cheese is quie: and easy. Jobbers Of oils
reported quiet movement at the prices current the
day b4forc.
The cattle trade was dull on Saturday, snd prices
were weak and irregularly lower Coang quotations
we're $250@6.75 for inferior to extra Receiyed 800
head, and for the week IT, 172 head. Hogs acve
and firm during the forenoon, but closed dull and
shade lower. Sales were at a800-prtncipa1ly
at s7.5u979o. Received, 5000, and for tho week
6J682. Sheep inactive and nominal ut S300@475
No receipts.
The wholesale lumber market was quiet and 111
The offerings woro smal, and buyers were disposed
to await the arrival Of the fleet. The yard business
was up to the average Of former days Of the week,
and prices for most qualities adhered to- Iron
and steal wore in moderate demand and Irregular
especially common iron rates for which literally
shaded for large lots for cash. The wool market
little o1e active and steady, though the stock
Of some grades is increasing. Broom WAS steady
Seeds remain quiet, almost the only inquiry being for
timothy and clover, both Of which nrm under
limited offerings. The hay market wss unchanged.
The city Is supplied principally by farmers in this
vicinity, and henca there Is ttls demand 1oz pressed
hay, and that is confined chiefly to timothy,
: shipptng order for which il occaaion-
ally received. Green fruits were plentiful
and easicr, with few exceptions Potatoes and other
vegetables, excepting green and tosnatoes were
very dun On the stteet and lower, owing to the fact
that tho city trade il abundantly supplied by tho local
gardeners. Poultry was steady. and eggs dull and
lower.