, 1877-08-19

The leading produce markets were again weak OF
Saturday, and fairly active. The weather wa,
lowering, which fact usually causes I'm advance,
| and there was no special weakness reported from
the othsE side Of the Atlantic while our receipt.
weFc no larger ehan the recent average But the
bears were in the ascendant and they literally
dumped upon " prices in their cnserncas to SELL
/ The shipping movement Of the day active,
] wheat being in good demand, while room was
| taken to carry out large quantities OF corn. But
| the reported shipments Of Friday were relatively
email, and that furnished foundation for the be-
lief On the part Of SOME that grain will not be
wanted at present nr,ces in volume sufficient to
absorb the receipts. i few took the opposite
ground, that the downward movement Of the past
is enough to make farmers hold back and wait q
little for market, in which case the shorts might
ind themselves in pinch, rules oruo cor
uer rules.
The dry goods market WINS fairly active for the
season, and was steady aud firm. The attendance
Of country buyers Is noticcab1y on THE increase,
and tho quantity OF goods ordered through the
mais is also daily increasing. Groceries were in
good demand, and previous prices were thoroughly
sustained. Co1fees and rlCe still show slight up
ward tendency. Sugars we're moving freely. E1~
ccptins standard AS Of which the supply Is light
stocks are ample Tens were in fair request at
steady prices. No changes of importance we're
noted in the dried-fruit market. Fish were active
for the time Of year, and were steady and firm.
Mackcrel and Goldfish continue in scanty supply.
Pr7ccs Of butter were firm for good to choice qu:fi-
ties, and easy for low grades. Nc change was ap-
parent in tha cheese market Oils were ordered
with soma freedom, and most kinds were eteady.
Carbon was stronger, owing to an advance at the
East In crude oil. Leather, tobacco, hasging
coal, and wood were quoted Unchanged
Hogs were moderately active, and were steady
1t 81. 5o95. Is for heavy, and at S5.1515. 80 for
light grades Cattle remained quiet and un-
changed, with sales on basis OF 81. 5o9s. 90 for
poor to extra Sheep were quoted unchanged.
The demand for lumber is improving. The yard
dealers are shipping large quantities of lumber
West, and report an increased demand from this
and adjacent States. The cargo market was quiet
Saturday in consequence OF light offerings. Prices
were etcadT. Wool was IN moderate request at
unchanged prices. The Eastern markets are
quoted dull, with large stocks on hand Broom
corn was quiet as usual in August but the stock Is
light and the new crop promises to be smaller than
that Of last year. so there is little no disposition
to redncc prices in the hope OF attracting trade.
Hides we're steady under fair inquiry and light
receipts. The Eastern outlook also Is frightening
The offerings Of old hay continue light and sell
readily to local dealers and shippers. The city Is to
q large extent supplied with new loose hay by the
farmers. Seeds we're less active, and in light sup
F11 eAeepI tAAoAu5, tuG lcCtlpLS VI N4Cl were the
largest OF the scason and tended to produce weak
ness. Poultry WAS unchanged. Green fruits were
easier uzadeE large offerings.
Like fTe1ghts were active and firm; Jafc wa.
taken early TO. to Buffalo. bnt later &c was
freely paid. Room was taken forso 900 bu wheat |
40. 600 bu corn, H. 600 bu oats, "a, GOO bu RE-
anu 81, 600 bu barley. |
Rail freichts were firm a. previous rates. Grain |
WAS quoted d: Soc per 100 ms to New ToflS, and !
S5c to Boston and New England points. Rates on |
boxed meats were quoted u. Sc above grain fig
ares.
GOODS RECEIVED
It Chicago Customs Aug. Is: Fleming Il. |
7eve.l, l case OF books: Fowler Brothers. 800
acEs Of salt; Burlcy 4 T3rrcll IS pkgs Of earth
nwa-e; Walker, Oakley l. Co., g. casks Of oil.
AMOUNT collected, S.. 1o7. o5
PROVISIONS.