The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-28
Extra div.
COMMERCIAL.

During the week ending to-day trade affairs
have under gone no unfavorable changes. AS
a general thing, prices have ruled steady. In
some departments an advance has been estab-
lished, and in none of the leading commodi-
ties has a decline been reported. The reports
nom the growing crops are as favorable as
could be expected. The wheat harvest is pro-
crossing satisfactorily and steadily, and the
reapers are marching northward. The crop
outlook is encouraging, and is having good
effect upon business generally. In this con-
nection the Chicago Inter Ocean Of Monday
says:
1t is advisable at the present time to watch
the reports closely in regard to the prospects
of the growing wheat crop. All kinds of ru-
mors are afloat from different sections OF the
West regarding the damage by storms and in
sects and IL is surmised that fair percentag',
at least, OF these representations are reported
by parties inter ested in speculative move
ments in the market. A letter was received
on Change to-day from Rushford, Minnesota
the heart OF the wheat misunderstanding that
the crop had been damaged slightly by the
cold and wet weather, but would recover, and
that no sign Of flies of any description had
been seen in that vicinity. Advlces from
Nebraska state that the recent rains have
been OF great benefit to the growing crop.
We have few changes of importance to note
in prices of dry goods as compared with last
weez. a fair trade for the season is reported,
and stocks in Indianapolis houses are kept up
TO The highest point of excellence In regard 10
q uality, styles and the various lines of goods.
The New York Commercial Bulletin of Mon
day reports as follows:
The usual Saturday quiet was OBJ served in
the trade to-day, and business was COM
parativeiy light with manufacturers agents
and jobbers alike. There is, however,
much better feeling In the trade, and more
is felt in the maintenance OF values
than for long time past.
Cotton goois have been quiet in agents
stock-laking, and are only buying su goods |
rs are necessary for keeping up Indispensable |
snd filling orders. Cotton fan |
factu ers, and lew orders for future delivery
nave been placed " at value" The jObbiDg |
distribution continues very fair for the time
Df year, and in bulk is perhaps slightly in ex- |
less OF the corresponding time In previous sea-
IONS.
sIaly quiet, but flag and decoration prints !
" re comparatively active, and there was
teady demand for handkerchief prints. The
)rien al Priut Works have introduced hand
zerchief print, On which is printed the "Dec-
aration OF Independence" SURF unded by tre
arms Of the original thirteen states, etc The
printing and engraving are admirably ex-
.cuted, and do credit to the Oriental Works.
Light and light medium fancy prints and
figured shirtings are jobbing in lair quantities,
aud stocks are comparatively small In the
hands of both ageats and jobbers.
Ginghams have been quiet in first hands, al
hough choice medium colorings are SIT in
AIR request Agents prices are unchanged,
md the best make of staples and fancles are
Obbing at a .ents' prices, although off styles
ire freely offered at lower figures.
In the department of grain transactions OF
Importance center in corn, for which there
las been during the week good shipping de-
nand and prices have ruled steady. Oats are
lull with little inquiry, and prices are nomi-
hal. In wheat, trade is chiefly to supply the
coal milling demand and prices have a wide
aDge, so much so that IL is difficult |
o give reliable quotations. The visi-
de supply of grain at twenty-one OF the
principal points OF accumulation June y
amounted 10 10 3l9,IsO bushels wheat, 7,557,Oi7
bushels corn, 3,4454l6 bushels oats, and 5I6,5S6
bushels of barley, which is a better showing /
han for the corresponding week in 1875. This
arge accumulation of grain, together with the /
act that large quantities of the crop of 70 are
till in the hands of farmers and at small in
erior points, leads TO the conclusion that |
prices are not likely to advance materially
lad this view of the situation is strengthened !
,y the more pacific intelligence from Europe,
vs. also from the prospect of large crops during |
he current year, here andin Europe.
The provision market during the week has |
uled steady, and the fluctuations in values |
has been confined within a narrow range, the |
,endency ng towards a higher range Of |
values. Holders have not been disposed 10
make concessions, believing that the legi,i- |
mate foreign and home demand will be largely |
n excess Of stocks, and that the season Will |
lose with values considerably above present |
dgures. So far those who have held on to |
heir stocks have made money by their fear
less policy, and are inclined to maintain their
1rmess TO the end.
In groceries we have only to note that fair
tr 4de has been transacted and that an adj
vance in coffee has been established. Sugars
are finn, with an upward tendency and a
good demand. In regard to the coffee trade
the New York shipping List of recent date
says:
With an improved distributing demand,
here IS conslu. Re be inquiry OR Brazil coffee
from dealers whose STOCKS have run low, or