, 1877-02-04

Rail freights we're dull, with more ca7s Offering,
and rates were shaded 1t is probable that they
were not uniform, but may he quoted at 40c on
grain to Boston. Soc to New York, md about 30c
to Philadelphia and Baltimore. Meats were quoted
l0c per 100 lbs above grain, and meats to Liver
pool by steam ut 55@80c.
There is again q good deal Of talk about the ne
cessity OF establishing system OF registration In
pork products similar to that which has worked SO
well in grain. The public who trade in pork and
1ar ought to have security against the forgery
or oyerssue Of receipts which would prevent the
possibility of any such practices are now, hap
ply, things only Of the past in gran Under pres
ent conditions, it would be fur from difficult to put
fictitious pork paper afoat, and not impossible to
c1cate q feeling Of distrust that would seriously
harass the trade. The proposed registration OF re-
ccipts would also do away with practice which, it
is complained has crcpt into the business of honor
able trms the rcdating of receipts so as 10 make
them carry fresh storage charges every time the
certificate leaves the office OF the party storing
the property.
4 dispatch from Milwaukee contains the state
ment that ''eycry buslcl Of wheat shipped during
the past week has gone to the country. This is
unprecedented. :" 1t also appears that some g. 900
bu Of our shipments OF last Friday went into the
country. These things do not, however, prove
that the people are starving out West for want OF
extent even in tile best Of years.
The leading produce markets we're quiet on
Saturlay,-much more so than us1a1, 1,-and gencr-
ally steady regards prices, the fluctuations being
small. The shipping movement was light, and
traders for forward delivery were less anxious
either to buy or to sell. The news from other
points WIS not encouraging to holders Of produce.
The dry-goods market WIS reported fairly active,
with prices strong. In the grocery markct no
H$nS
colfecs, sirups, teas, rice, and most other lines
were steady and firm. There was q fair movement
In dried fruits at generally firm prices. Fish met
with good demand, and were steadily held. No
changes were apparent In the bagyng, leather,
and tobacco markets. Oils were quoted quiet
with turpcntnc and extra lard selling ut Sc per gal
lon lower,-tAc former ut SOC and the latter at
9:'c. Lineeed, whale, and carbon were firm.
Paints were reported in better request, and for
strictly prime lead tho market was firm at SD so.
Coal remains quiet at previous prices.
Hogs were dull, and 5D10c lower, with sales
principally at $5.70G1.1 10. Cattle were dull and
unchanged, at s. -5oG5. Is. Sheep were inactiye
anu nominal, at So. 7505. %.
Lumter was In moderate demand and steady
Dtick, lime, and other building materials were
quiet, but dealers look for fair trade in the spring.
the Indications now being thai good many new
buildings will be put up when tho weather becomes
favorable for outdoor work. The wool, hop, and |
broom corn markets were quiet and unchanged. |
Seeds were steady under T. fair demand for ship
ncnt The trads in green fruits was fais and for
eign varieties were Arm, the supply having been |
much reduced. while apples were coming forward |
rather freely and car-lots weak at late ru]int
prices. Poultry and game continne In fair request:
4 letter from prominent house In Lirarpool /
lated jan co. has the following In reference to the
wheat prospect: