, 1877-05-20

It Was remarked Saturday bv m experienced
operator that he had never known June to be
good month for the long side. He characterized 1t
as the cleaning-up month, when the farmers sweep
out their bins in readiness for the coming harvest
He said it is always the same in hogs as in FRA n
there ore always more coming In than have been
expected, and the man who operates on the theory
Of small supplies is sure to be q loser.
l. letter from St. Paul, MIMI, convevs the
information thnt Waseca County in that State
is overrnn with grasshoppers and that they have
caten up all the young wheat on several farms. It
states that the newspapers Of that section are not
anxious 10 say too much aoont it, lest it should
discourage tmmirraton.
The leading produce markets were generally dali
Saturday, and bfeadstufIs wers weak, while pro-
visions were easier. The news from other points
was not particularly encouraging to holders, though
European finances were excited and there was
report that certain Republicans propose the
Impeachment Of the French President, MacMahon.
The weather was shot and forcing, promising to
speedily dry up the moist places and permit spring
work to be prosecuted with vigos the farm, and
there was little outside demand, the markets here
being chiefly local.
The drry-gools market bad no specially new
features. quiet state OF trade vas apparent all
sldes, and comparatively steady set Of prices. At
present the chief inquiry Is for summer dress fab
drills. There was liberal inquiry for staple and
fancy groceries, and the general market again
scented steady and firm tone. Sugars are
IN light stock, and, under increasing
demand, there Is Tery confident feeling
among holders. Sirups, molasses, rice, and soaps
are unqualidedly firm. The demand for teas con-
tnues to improve, hut the lons1ooked-for advance
in prices Is still delayed In the butter and cheese
markets there WIS quiet and easy feeling. 4
fru
was noted, and most kind. were quoted firm. Fish
were steady and unchanged. The demand for oils
was liberal at generally firm prices. Extra
lard oil declined Sc, now quoted at soc. Paints
and eotors were active and steady. There Is in
creaslng cali for Paris green, which ii offered
at 3o@35c. BaggIng, tobacco, coal, and wood
were quoted the came on the day before.
Hogs were in light supply and were firm, with
sales principally at IS. 00l5~15. Cattle we're
quiet and unchanged at s.. 5o05+ so for poor
to choice qualities. Sheep were nominal n 81. 90
46. 25 for wooled. :.
The offerings OF lumber at the sale docks were
again ligat and were soon disposed Of to the city
trade. The market is firm and sellers think they
will get an advance some grades this week. At
the yards the demand Is fair and quoted prices are
generally adhered to- Some grades Of common are
firm owing to the HIGHT receipts. Seeds were quiet
and non'inal1y unchanged. The hide, haY, and
wool markets were steady. Broom-corn continues
in good demand and firm. Poultry, eggs, and po-
tatoes were duh and lower. Green fruits espe-
eial1y berries, were IN good request and firm.
Lake lreights were quiet and steady at the recent
rate Sc for corn to Buffalo. Shippers hare held
Of, think ug th.t the arrival Of large neet would
bring lower .rates but it is now stated that many
Of the vessels going to Lake Superior for ore.
Room was taken for 10, 900 bu wheat and l76, 900
bu corn.
Rail treights were dull, but nomtna1ly steady at
former rates: To New York. SOC per 100 lbs on
grain ana 45c on boxed meats. To Boston, Port
land, and Providence, 35c on grim and SOC on
psoyitions. TO interior New England points, 35c
On grim. Provisions to Baltimore, &c and to
Philadelphia 43c. To Montral. Csc on grain and
35c on provisions. ''Fourth class" rated 10c
ADORE grain.
FOREIGN IMPORTS.
Goods received at Chicago Customs May 10, 1877:
P. o'Neil rs brls porter, rs brls ale; John Gra-
ham l. Co., s casks brandy, Z hhds wine, i casks
olive oil; Union Rolling Mill Company, 10 cars
spiegel iron. Amount collected, $972. 68 gold
PROVISIONS.
MESS PoEK-as quiet. and declined ooe per b7I. but
closed 58l7c below the latest prices OF Friday Sales
were reported 500 brls seller June at
and oco brs seer july at ti59l43u Total
,e',ss Msy 41toi@l4.o7s seller june, and sl4.i74@
rrius mess w quoted at s1s.2s@,s.7s, and extra
L1Hp-Ws ss dull. snd declined loc per 100 lbs, bat
sl9.ed only 5e7 beiog the latest prices Of Friday
ss5;S@a 90: ! !so "a Ths aa:sss s Sz elesea 1
June. and 8A. IS 9elIer July.