Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-20
ST. PAUL TRADE.
Weekly ferie.c Of tho St. Paul Markets,
OFFICE OF TIE GLOBE,
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; OFFICE OF TIE GLOBE,
ST. PAUL, Nov. 18, 1879.
An active business is reported at the whole
sale and iobbing houses, and the past week has
! been one of the most remunerative and -four
! ishing of the season. The number Of buyers,
in person, from the interior has been compare
lively light, which is compensated for how
ever, by the large patronage on order account,
which continues exceedingly heavy. Collec-
tions, too, are reported RS being made with
more than ordinary promptitude, which is one
OF the most gratifying features Of the present
fall movement.
The feverish activity which has characterized
the leading grain markets on previous weeks
of the season has almost entirely subsided, and
! for the past few days the market has ruled ex-
ceedingly steady. The adyices from abroad,
however, are very conflicting and unsettled,
and the slightest confirmation of the rumored
European complications would undoubtedly
conspire to an Immediate bulge" or advance
| in the market. Suoh an event is not looked
for, however, in the near future, and present
indications favor comparatively quiet and
! steady market.
The receipts of wheat in st. Paul have been
Moderate, averaging about % 900 bushels per
day, and, with a good inquiry on local and
shipping account, values have ruled firm at
quotations.
been such as to meet the requirements of
very good inquiry. and values have continued
to rule steady.
The provision ma, ket has been active, with
good demand for hog products, while no essen
TIA! change has taken place in prices.
Business in the several departments Of mer-
camille trade has been characterized by uni
form activity. good inquiry has existed for
! all descriptions of seasonable goods, and all
the houses have enjoyed a liberal patronage.
With few exceptions, notably with reRard to
several articles in the hardware and grocery
trade, values have ruled firm and steady The
fluctuations have been less noticeable than Tn
have ruled exceedingly firm, with an upward
tendency.
business at the leading grocery houses has
been very satisfactory, and o visit to the prin-
olpal establishments is encountered by the ut
most activity. ..
The hardware trade has been active and nails
nave undergone further advance, and fair
idea of the situation may be had when it is
said that the advance on this article alone has
been SOC per keg in the past two months.
The dry go1ds business has been active and
oil the leading descriptions Of fabrics have
been IN good demand while values have under-
gone a material advance.
The boot and shoe trade has also been active.
with prospects IF an immediate advance in
prices prominent wholesale dealer of st.
Paul, writing from, New York, conveys the iu-
formation that the Eastern market for boots
and Shoes has never been more active than at
present aud that prices are advancing almost
daily.
The dealers in leather and findings. hides.
furs and wool report an active business with
no marked change in prices, which have ruled
firm at the previous weeks quotations.
Business at the drug houses has been good
and values have ruled firm st previous figures