, 1879-02-02

Flour, brls. -. u. 120 IS, l20 ~, 015
Gasa coia na 81 $d 3dS 3dS ST. ST. sss s
An attempt was made Saturday to obtain the
! consent OF the Board OF Trade to the appoint
ment Of a committee to consider the clerk ques-
tfou. The Board voted viva yocc on the matter,
and the presiding officer decided that the proDo-
sition was not carried. He was undoubtedly
right, but the fact only furnishes another to a
long list OF instances which prove that the viva
voce method cannot be depended upon to carry
desirable measures on 'Change. There are
many on tile floor who seem to vote always ca
both sides Of question, and II the order be
given to divide the house, they form a solid CO.
hort in the middle, which will not permit the
presiding officer to tell where the sheep end and
the goats begin. Under such conditions one
might be tempted to advise a reform in the
method OF submitting matters to the Board,
but that such a proposition would probably
share the fate Of the rest. Aud it is Of no use
tt lay the sin at the door Of the poor clerks.
The members, as class, are responsible for the
bear-garden style in which questions are treat
cd, though Of course there are many among
them who dcplore the TACT, and would remedy
the evil if tllcy could.
The leading produce markrts were somewhat
steader Saturday, with not much change in
prices, and less business transacted than is
usually the case on the first trading day of the
mouth. Most of the February deliveries seemed
to have been already provided for. and there was
10 pressure TO place property. One reason for
this IS the fact that the carrying premiums pay
profit On the employment of capital which
tempts it to remain in the produce trade.
The demand forstaple and fancy dry goods was
restricted, but was quite good as there was any
reason to expect at this time Of year. Prices
remained steady. Groceries were fairly active,
and most lines we're firm, sugars aud coffecs
especially so. There was an easy market for
sirups and molasses. Teas, rice, spices, soaps,
aud starchwere steady. There was nothing new
to note in connection with the dried-fruit mar
ket. Apples, peaches, primes, blackberries, and
raisins remained firm. Tie fish market was
fairly active aud firm. Butter was again quoted
easy. Cheese was firm Tor fine goods. No
price-changcs were noted in the leather bagging,
tobacco, coal, and wood markets. Oils were
moving in a moderate way at fully previous
prices.
The lumber market was unchanged. The |
sales we're Us large as On former days Of the
week, and no change was reported in prices.
Thc wool and broom-corn dealers reported . |
moderate demand at the current quotations. !
Seeds we're more actire-tilnothy and clover
and firm, the latter being 4 shadc higher. The |
sales OF hay were light, and most grades we're |
nominal. Hides were steady. Green fruits met |
with d fair inquiry, chiefly from the city trade. |
Potatoes were quiet. The car-lot offerings were
small, and the retail demand continues light.
Turkeys and chickens were frmer. and other
poultry aud game easy. The fresh receipts were |
light. Fresh eggs brought higher prices.
The following figures we're named for rail
and ocean contracts.