Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-05-13

BUSINESS generally suspended. In the MORN
Ing General Grant and party visited Lincoln's
monument and other points CT interest, and in
the afternoon they were escorted from the ex-
! ecutive mansion to the State house by pro-
| cession. Here General John NJ. Palmer de-
livered an address of welcome. to which Gen.
I eral Grant responded in a brief speech. He
alluded to the fact that it was from Spring
field that he first started in the memorable
| struggle through which he became acquaint-
ed with so many Illinois citizens. In those
portions of the South which he had visited,
General Grant said he thought he saw signs
OF returning prosperity and returning love for
our flag. All the people of this country shoald
feel that they have common interest in the
country, are protected by the same flag, and
If necessary should fight for it, too. At the
conclusion of Grants speech u reception was
held in the Governors Office. and in the even-
ing General and Mrs Grant received at the
executive mansion The party returned to Gal
ena May 6.
The Mark Lane Express of May 3,
says that the temperature during the pas
week has been exceedingly low and vegetation
received sudden drawback which is seme-
what threatening to fruit Country advices as
rule continue satisfactory in regard to grow
ing cereal crops, though wheat is reported as
losing color on some heavy lands, and as thin
and by 40 means promising in few districts.
Deliveries of English wheat has again been
limited and business confined to best lots
which have gone quietly into consumption at
previous prices. Secondary qualities were but
little inquired for and again receded a shil-
ing per quarter. In foreign wheat operations
of buyers have been paralyzed by the weight
OF present and prospective supplies. Business
consequently moved within very narrow lim-
its, and although trade was only quoted at
six pence to a shilling lower on Monday
last, further reduction has been necessary
when sales have been pressed. 1t is singular
considering the light stocks held by millers
that the decline of prices consequent on the
collapse of the American ring should not have
been followed by materially increased de.
mand. The first rush to sell is now over and
pause has occurred during which it would
be well for both sides to consider the situation
it is impossible to say whether the lowest
point has been reached but it it certain that
weeks offavorable weather would give aspur to
speculation for which the low prices now cur
rent offer tempting opportunities. Maize in
consequence of large shipments from Ameri-
ca, declined in five weeks from 29s I'd % 2Ss
Sd per quarter. Arrivals at ports Of call have
been limited. Wheat during the beginning of
the week declined until ASS I'd was accepted
on Thursday for red winter. Since then there
has been large demand for the United King
dom and the continent. The closing quota
tions show little or no alteration on the week.
Maize sold steadily at about 24s per quarter,
the decline being at length arrested. Wheat
for shipment is sparingly offered, but buyers
continued reserved. Sales of English wheat
last week, 26,755 quarters at 45s 3d. against
5S,9a7 quarters at 4Os Cd the same perion last
year. Imports into the United Kingdom for
the week ending April "a, 1 145, 1877 cwt. wheat,
1886 cwt. flour.