, 1877-11-18

There is now little discrimination IN 1a'oE "
grain OF tho speculative grades the receipts OF WHICH
are dated since last Thursday Such rceeip1s afc
deliverable US irregular ~ all through the winter
term without extra storage charge; whlie 1eeeI1o
dated previous to the commencement Of Tue "l"tcs
term will soon he subject to reduction from ahe
selling price to make them regular, allowance
being for storage accrued up to Dec. IL
Tue Board Of Trade adjourned Saturday at noon,
being on hand earlier than usual, to enable us
members uttend the funeral OF the latc hon. ".
+. Coolbaugh. For this reason there WIS much
less business transacted than the average volume.
The markets were rather steady. Hogs anu pro"
visions were eascr, wheat lower, and there WAS
little change in other bteadstut1s, though
corn was frmer early. The trading was
chiefly in futures, though there was fair inquiry
BY shippers for wheat and corn, and some barley
WAS wanted outside orders The weather WAS
clcarer and apparently more settled which favored
IN increase in the volume Of our receipts, espe-
CHILLY lookin: towards more new corn; but the
Temperature was high for this season of tho year.
Joboers Of dry goods report we'll sustained Or
der demand, but there is compararlvely little doing
in the way of personal selections. Shectings and
shl7tngs prints, winter dress fabrics, cioaklllss,
hosiery, nanne1s, and notions received The most
attention. No important pricc-ch were noted.
The grocery market was reasonably active, and
ruled rather irmer than on the earlier days OF the
XctE. GuHArS, &lIupS. M3luSsES, AuA huAlES ACAE
moving freely, and displayed slightly increased
strength. The coffee market remained dull aud
easy. Teas were quiet anu steady. There was fair
activity in the demand for foreign dried fruits, and
some lines Of domestic dried were also meeting
with q liberal inquiry. Fish were quoted quiet
and unchanged. Prices OF good to choice grades
OF butter were firmly supported. but low and
medium qualities were neglected and weak. The
cheese trade remained Gull, with prices unsettled
s,> tho
bassne, leather, tobacco, coal, and wood markets.
Oils were In fair request and generally steady IN
price.
Hogs were fairly active at decline OF 1ODl5c,
closing weak at s. :50I. 70 for oacon grades, and
at 81. 35Di. so for packing hogs. Receipts for the
week. III, 600. Cattle were inactive and weak at
s.. 4OG14. Is for common to choice grades Sheep
were dull at s. 75Qli. oo-
The lumber market was rather quiet. At the
yards dea1ers were busy filing old orders, but the
demand has fallen of in consequence Of the quiet
ness in the country, except that there is still con-
siderable inquiry from merchants at lar.c inter-
or and river points, who are replenlshing for the
winter and early spring trade. Dry fencing and
lath are quoted higher. The cargo market was
quiet and easier on inch. and perhaps other grades
OF lumber. The broom-corn market was fairly
active and steady. Hides were in good demand
and firm. The receipts increasing, but there il
ally carrying small supplies, are anxious to in
crease them, while the good hldcs are coming for
ward. Wool was quiet and steady. Seeds were
quiet. Poultry WAS rather dull and easy under
large offerings. Potatoes were III moderate rc
quest
Lake frcights were quiet.and unchanged, at 41:c
for corn and sc for wheat to Buffalo By sail; with
&c more asked for steaul. Room was taken for
10, COO bu wheat, 45, 600 bu corn, ant IS. 900 bn
outs.
Through rates to New York BY lake and rail
were quoted firm at l0c on wheat and about 1sc on
corn.
Rail freights were steady. Rates on grain and
other fourth-class arc pow 40c to New York. BIC
to Baltimore, :Ssc to Philadelphia, 45c to Boston
and other New England points, and 3'c to Mon
trca1. Loose meats were quoted ut 1oc ana boxed
meats &C per 100 Us higher tnan grain.
GOODS RECEIVED
at Chicago Customs Nov. II, 1877: Rumsey Il
Walker, Il. Ss6 bu barley; the Adams & Vest
lake Manufacturing Company, lao boxes tin-plate;
Burlcy s. Tyrrcll, II pkgs eaEthcnwarc; Goul1
Dros l. DiobIc, = casks tiles; John ". Wills,
cases celatine, l ibid selatinc, casks gelatine;
Field, Letter s. Co., cases dry-Eoods; Tonlan
s. King .tS cases brandy; j. ". Doane i Co., n
brls cur1unts. Amount collected, 81, :56. 50.