The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-05-10

! In reviewing the general markets for the
4 we k ending this evening, 1t is proper to re-
mark that in general merchandise trade has
been apathetic. Buyers are disposed to pur-
chase with more than usual caution, from the
fact that all classes of consumers realize the
necessity OF prudence and economy, and are
purchasing sparlngly, and chiefly articles of
prime necessity.
In the department of dry goods a moderate
trade is reported, and, will be seen by our
quotations, prices are down to hard pan. Still
there are no indications of speedy reaction
| in prices, and though 1T seeus almost impos-
sible, prices may go still lower.
The grocery trade has been more than usu-
ally quiet during the week. with a light de-
cline in sugar and cofiees. The great variety
of articles included under this head, and the
fact that they enter into the necessities of
every family almost daily, insures liberal
movement when quiet prevails in other de-
partments. Notwithstanding this feature OF
the trade the demand has been below expee-
tation.
In other departments, such as boots and
shoes, hats and caps, hardware, iron notions
millinery goods, notions, drugs, can goods,
confectionery, there are few changes OF i'm
portance, and business is moving along with
out incidents OF special impor-
lance. In all departments stocks are
complete, and dealers, realizing the force Of
circumstances, are in a position to respond to
the orders OF buyers upon terms as favorable
as can be obtained in any Western market.
In produce we note a decline in eggs during
the week, consequent upon large receipts here
and the Generalization Of Eastern markets,
where the bottom OF the market seems to have
been knocked out.
The receipts of butter have been large and
prices are lower. Those who would sell their
butter at anything approximating remunera-
tive prices must see to it that it is well made
and nicely packed.
New potatoes from the South and tomatoes
and onions from the Bermudas, are on the
market, but selling sparingly. :
Seasonable vegetables are in fair supply, but
are brought from a distance, which keeps
them well up In prices and from general con-
sumption.
SO far we have no receipts of wool to report,
and quotations are nominal. The probabili-
lies are that during the present month receipts
will be large and prices fully established.
The Philadelphia Commercial List refers to
the market as follows:
Inc uldIk6b III Nclg duu uu
satisfactory condition, the manufacturers pur-
ch sing only from hand to mouth, and prices
rolling l to cents tsp per sI.,r ID lower.
continue to droop in price, and the
prospects for an early improvement in
the trade are not encouraging. The stock of
combing woods is considerably reduced, and
prices are steady, but fine woo's again
lower. Among the sales were 5000 lbs. Ohio
4ic.; 5000 do Y, 43c.; 10 do fine, C 5000 do
fine 44c; $3.50 do fine 42c; 500 do 2b cod, 471zc;
5,0Oa do "a blood, 41zc; 1900 do medium s2c
900 scours q T. Y IS, SIC; 5000 Colorado spring,
x11zc; 2,cCO o fail, &c., 5000 pulled super, SIC:
2 eco pullet No. city, SEC; 1900 pulled short
burr sc; 900 pulled combipg, 4Sc; 1000 noils,
domestic. ID. t.; 10000 combing Ohio coarse, soc
SIC 1900 delaine fine, 4Sc; 5000 unwasned
combing, Ale; $4,000 unwashed combing, fat
sheep, SSc; 900 uuwashed Indiana, old, 35c
2.GfO un ashed Ohio, fat sheep, 3SgiOc. Re
ceipts for the week, 667 bales.
In the department of grain, we note special
activity in corn, and sales during the week
have been large, holders generally having
worked off stocks and receipts, leaving the
market to-day comparatively bare. In oats
the demand has improved, and the outlook is
more cheerful, as the season has arrived when
feeders will prefer oats TO corn for their horses,
There has been no quotable change in wheat,
and the movement has been OF limited
magnitude. The receipts and shipments OF
lie lding commodities at this point for the week
ending May Z, are as follows: