The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-04-19
COMMERCIAL

In commenting upon commercial affairs, II
is worthy ofremark that during the past week
the general markets have ruled steady, with a
fair demand for goods in all departments OF
trade. The railroad facilities enjoyed by Indi
annapolis merchants and manufacturers e.
distribute their wares and merchandise gives
them great advantages and enables them to
compete successfully with surrounding cities.
10 tn as also TO the fact that 1ndianaps lis
merchants are selling upon terms a. liberal as
be attributed the healthful tone of the mar
kets, and q volume OF trade fully up to ex-
pectations.
The provision market has ruled steady dur
ing the week and with scar cely any chanP es I
the hog product worth of notice. Holders
are strong in their views, and anticipate an
early consumptive demand, at more r, muner-
ative figures Than now prevail. And these
views are strengthened b. the statistics show
ing decrease IN the packing OF the West this
year of 692 l0l hogs. The decrease'in the sg-
gregate weight of the hogs is lOs, 29T,7l7 pounds
which represents ,402 pounds Of meats,
equal to Ia, 46l $50 pounds OF hams, 1887 ,635
pounds Of shoulders, and Al ,3l9,'S7 pounds OF
81 es. Tue decrease in the aggregate yield of
lard is set down at n,222,7O2 pounds. With q
consuInptive demand, which can not much
longer be delayed, an advance upon present
quotations would seem almost inevitab!e
To-day the market was quieG, owing to the fact
that no,reports were te' egraphed from Chicago.
In the produce market we have no new
features TO report The receipts Of eggs and
butter during the week have been quite hb-
eral, and q prime article of butter meets
with ready sale at quotations.
In groceries we have no change to report
In quotations. Dealers report a good trade.
In dry goods 81 ocks are up 10 the largest re-
quirements Of the trade, and we note gen.
eral decline In prints. Cotton goods are
steady. 1t is the impression of dealers that
prices have touch ed bottom. that the hard
5sV n@ces viii snow an n 1pWsrd
evidently the pre- ent Is a favorable time TO
purchase staple g pods.
In fancy groceries and canned goods, nuts,
ETC., prices rule STEADY with but slight and
unimportant changes. A good trade is re-
ported.
In millinery goods, dealers report a good
etc, without regard 10 other necessities. Tue
goddess of fashion has not abdicated her
throne, and rules her votaries, as OF old, Wi h
deSpotic sway.
A fair trade is reported in pal nts oils, W hite
lead and vsrDishes and prices are steady.
We note full stocks OF clothing, Its and
caps, boots and shoes. In this department
there is seasoB able activity, and prices are at
point which makes IL unneces sary and un-
profitable to go further.
Business with the iron merchants Is repor tied
M proving, and prices are steady at the quota
tons which have prevail I'd Tor some time
past.
In the department of drugs and med Gin es
trade is becoming more active end de alers ex
press confidence in the immediate future of
The business.
There is a good dem nd for hides, which find
temand.
In the department OF hardware prices were
"a isfactory 10 buyers, and good trade Is re-
ported.
The liquor trade OF Indianapolis is repre-
'euted quiet, but not more so than character
yes other departments OF business. The indi-
cations are that crooked goods will not be on
he market In large amounts Immediately,
will have less embarrassments to contend
against.
ON 'CHANGE
There was the usual large attendance on
change to-day, and at the call board several
ON offers and bids were made, indicating
more activity in the market. During the
TOUR Vice Presi lent Gibson called the
mem bers of the board to order az d announc ed
be fact that the Annual Review of the Com
merce and Trade o indianapolis, as prepared
by Mr.. Carlisle, secretary, was now ready for