Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-03-12
ST. PAUL TRADE.
Feekly Rec;etc of the st. Paul MARKETS.
OFFICE OF THE GIOBE

Feehty ReCsetc of the st. Paul Markets.
OFFICE OF THE GLOBE,
ST.. PAUL. March IL.
The advent of sping- like weather. during the
past week has had a notable influence on the
general condition of trade, and with hardly an
exception business is reported as very mate
rally improved. visit to the leading whole
sale and jobbing houses was productive of
more cheerful information than has been en-
countered at any time since last fall, and the
prospects for an active spring trade are better
| at present than at any corresponding period
since the panic.
Among the most encouraging features of the
past week, Perhaps was the presence of an in
creased nu nber of buyers, whose personal adj
vent is the best indication of an improved
feeling. On the other hand, noticeable
falling off was perceptible in the order trade
from the interior, which is mainly owing to
the last named reason, and to the fact that
business Of an order or mail character will
Der of dealers who contemplate visit to the
city in the Immediate near future.
Passing reference may here be made to an
event which, from its paramount Importance
| and probable influence the welfare of the
State may be naturally anticipated with more
than ordinary interest. Allusion is made to the
| convention that convenes in Chicago on the
18th inst. for the purpose of organizing and
more thoroughly perfecting the immigration
interests of Minnesota and the Northwest. In
this connection, st. Paul and the State at large
are most actively and earnestly interested, and
with the extra inducements offered by this State
there is no reason why Minnesota should not
largely enter into the deliberation of the con-
ventlon.
The past week has witnessed increased &C
tivi5y in the grain markets, and the panic like
scare at Chicago and the seaboard over the
haar Job oQvofc Of lore
| scupulous operators has demonstrated fact
that greatly rebounds to the credit of this
State in the superior quality of its products
Reference is made to the uniform price main
tanned for Minnesota wheat both here and at
| intermediate points during the period last week
when the market most favored a decided de-
cline in values, and this in view of the fact of
there being nearly four times the amount of
| wheat stored in the elevators at Chicago and
other points than at the corresponding period
| last year.
The receipts of wheat both by street and rail,
| show notable increase as compared with the
week preceding, and with good demand val
ues have ruled firm and higher for all grades
| below No. l.
| The offerings of oats, corn, rye, barley, etc.,
have been quite liberal, and with an active in
quiry values have generally ruled steady.
| The provision market has been fairly active,
but with liberal supplies and warmer weather,
prices have ruled weak and in some instances
| lower.
Business at the principal grocery houses is
reported as active. while prices have generally
continued steady at the previous weeks quota
tions.
The hardware trade has been moderately ac-
tive, business having undergone a notable i'm
! provement since last week writing, while the
prospects for active springs business are
very encouraging.
The movement at the leadingd dry goods estab-
ishments has been Enthusiastically much great
er activity, and the volume of trade is steadily
on the increase.
The demand for carpets, clothing, notions,
ETC., has been moderately active while stocks
are being arranged for the inspection of spring
customers.
The dealers in boots and shoes report an i'm
proved business, trade having been more active
the past week than a5 any time since the close
| of fall business.
Business at the drug houses has been good
while prices have generally continued steady
with material change from last weeks quo.
tations.
The market for hides, furs, wool, leather and
findings, etc.. has been active, but with liberal
supplies values have undergone no marke,
change from last weeks quotations.