, 1877-11-04
The total export OF wheat for the week from the
sea hoard was PROBABLY near 3, 600. 900 bu.

The total export OF whe1t 1Or the week from the
seaboard was PROBABLY near 3, 900, 900 bu
The Chicago produce markets were generally
dull on Saturday, and breadstuIs were easier. while
there was little changcin provisions. The weather
was fine and cool, leading many to expect an in
crcase in the volume Of receipts while there were
ruulors OF pence, or OF negotiations therefor,
which matte buyers of produce hold OF, fearing
decline. The general sentiment seems to be thst
peaceful solution OF the Oriental difficulty this
winter is probable, and the same feeling obtains
elsewhere, independently Of special news looking
towards that result. And most people think thu,
such solution Of the problem would be followed
BY severe thrinkage in prices, even though such
decline sllon1d not be permanent, They fear that
tho announcement Of peace wonld bring out large
Offers to sell, under which quotations would he
reduced. The attltuGc OF the railroad
officials in regard to freight rates also
cxcsts = depressing effect here, as 1t will
tend to cause an accumulation Of stocks in the
West during the winter. The same outlook ought
to make markets on the scaboasd stronger, but the
only effect seems to be stcadiness there in the
face of our decline. The imnression seems to pre-
vail 1t the East that the West is loaded down with
pork and grain, and TINT Ey holding OF they will
force Western holders to offer to sell At lower
prices. Letters from Europe indicate that the
same impression prevails there.
In dry--oods circles nothing new Of general in-
tcrcst WIS developed. In most departments there
was an air OF quietudc+ the inquiry being princi-
pally confined to fabrics adapted to winter wear
aud to notions. 4 steady and firm tone peryadcd
the general market. Groceries were receiving
more attention than for TWO or three dars prey-
ous. but valnes remained without apprcciable
change, the general market presenting an cxccp-
uonal1y steady tone. 4 continued free movement
IN dried fruits is reported. Raisins, cursants
p.unes, apples- and olackbersies were ait meeting
/ with d liberal dcmand, and were strong.
The dsh trade was reported quiet, with
! prices ruling steady and unchanged.
Saltwater descriptions reported scarce at the
| East with prices tending higher. Butter was quiet
aud steady with sales Of good to fancy qualities At
| ouJ32c- Cheese was in light demand at 9Gl3,.c
| as to quality. The market was firm at the above
| range. No changes were noted in the bag.ny.
leather, and tobacco markets. Oils were general
" dali. For carbon, however, there was IN active
demand at fn1l prices. Coal WAS more active at
| unchanged prices.
Hogs were active and unsettled, light ruling
| weak, and heavy grades drmer. Sales were at
S43OsS3 G5 for the former and at 81. 50le5 Is for
the latter. Cattle we're dull and easy with sales on
| basis of s.. 60Gl5 90 for common 10 choice.
Sheep were quiet at 81 .00D4.25
| The cargo lumber market was moderately active
! and steady. At the yard trade WAS fair. Shingles
aud lath are firm under small receipts with rather
light stocks At the yards. About fifteen carcoes
were left over. The wool market was quiet and
| unchanged. Seeds were in fair request and dru
| except timothy. Hides were eteadier be-
! Ing in fair local request and scarce
| The offerings or potatocs were moderate and sold
readily To thc local trade, prices ranging about the
same as on former days OF the week. The late no.
tatoes are OF excellent quality this fall and eeem
10 DC abundant. The demand for apples continues
ialF' while other fruits sell slowly especially cram
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