, 1877-03-25

Friedlandcr writes that the wheat lands in Cali
fornia lare not been thoroughly moistencd This
winter, and dry out rapidly. Hence they do not
look for export surplus Of more than 800, 900
tons, and it may not be more than lao, GOO tons,
against nearly 500, 600 tons last year.
What chance for wheat corner in Chicago!
Scarcely anything coming in, with no prospect of
increased receipts for several weeks to come, and
q corner in Milwaukee to keep up the price there!
The leading produce markets were moderately
active Saturday, and there were no extensive
changes in prices except that whcnt was stronger.
Provisions were easy, corn firm. and oats dull
The weather was again snowstorny, which tended
to higher prices in grain, but the receipts not
materially affected by it, the volume Of corn arry-
ing being greater than for many days past. The
shipping movement was slow. the trading being
chiefly for future delivery.
There was very fair movement in dry goods,
despite the unfaveEublc weather. The paail order
business was OF liberal proportons, and the selcc-
tions OF buyers who were present in person were
also fair in the aggregate. No changes in prices
were noted, the market maintaining steady tone.
Groceries met with fair inquiry, and for most
lines the market was comparatively steady. In the
butter and cheese markets no changes were appn-
rent. Dried fruits were quiet, excepting "a sins
prunes, and currants, for which very fair demand
existed. Apples are in large supply. in limited
demand, ind weak. Other domestic dried ruled
comparatively steady. The fish trade was anict at
previous quotations No changes were apparent
in the leather na rket. Trade, though better than
n fortnight AGO, is not active by any means. aud
the desire 10 stimulate trade leads to OF less
liberal shading of prices. Gayging was quoted
quiet and easy. Oils were dealt in sparingly at
about former figures. Carbon md lard were firm.
White lead was steady at So. 70 per 100 lbs.
Hogs were active and steady at S.. ESQ 5. 40 for
light, and at So :,0@15.75 for heavy Cattle were
in good demand and were firm at S3 25O5. S5 for
common to choice. Sheep were quiet ut So. ESQ
$50.
At the lumber yards business was light Satur-
day. and but few fresh orders were received, the
bad weather having curtailcd trade in oil direc-
tions. The seed market was reported 10 be more
active and firm for clover and timothy, while other
seeds were unchanged. Wool, broom corn, and
hay were quiet. Hides were In fair request and firm
The demand for green fruits WIS moderate, the
storm cutting of a good deal Of. trade, but most
varieties were aErnly held, the offerings being only
fair, and the season for native fruits is nearly
over. Poultry was in good demand and firm
Potatoes were strons being in fair retail request
and limited supply. Eggs were hrmer.
Rail frcjghts were dnl1 and Irregular with no
change in asking figures. The nominal rate was
grain. Provisions to Liverpool were quoted at SOC
specie per 100 tns.
Lake freights were qnict, with no change in
figures. Corn to Buffalo was quoted at 81 E3Hc,
and - 10 Kingston, to load Immediately. !
For several days past regular No. :, barley has |
been quoted at 53@531ac, while receipts in sew |
cral specified houses have sold at 5GDGoc. The !
reason for this has been an cnigma; but it is now
asserted that the No. 2 in some houses is but lit
t1e ii any, better than No. 3, and is, therefore,
Disseminated against by buyers who are getting
orders from consumers. The discrimination has |
been most severe against the No. 2 In the Galena |
Elevator, and committee is now understood to
'e examining the grade in that house, and will
probably render report early this week. /. il
houeht BY some parties in the trade that a move
nent is on foot to have the Galena No. 2 declared !
Irregular.
The following table shows the number OF cars OF
wheat inspected into store during the tweuty-four
lays Of March, 1877 as compared with the same
ime 1876 and 1876: