, 1880-02-01

The leading produce markets were again very
irregular Saturday, and quite nervous Fro
visiona; we're stronger, with an active trade in
the morning at higher prices, when 1t was found
that there was no pressure of February stuff on
the market Wheat was somewhat higher, one
can scarcely say armer, in spite Of dlscouragtng
news from New York, the market there being
very flat and heavy. The impression prevailed
that prominent parties were interested In not
letting the market 60 below $120 for March, and
this idea held the price for that month little
above that figure, fow being willing to sell, and
not many wanting to buy. There we're some
rumors to tho effect that local combination
has Joined hands with the New York crowd. but
this was denied by men who ought to know.
There arc capitalists in Chicago who have been
operating quite freely, sometimes selling and
at others buying, IS the market seemed to
favor one side or the other; and they bought
rather largely during Friday on the decline, and
probably hold considerable part Of the wheat
now in store here. The Indications were to the
effect that there will be no great deal Of wheat
thrown around Monday, the February deliveries
having been mostly placed already. Other
grain was steadier, iu sympathy with wheat,
and ruled rather quiet. Mess pork closed loo
higher, at about Sla35 for new seller February,
and 3ls~55 for March. Lnrd closed SC higher, at
S7.371z for new seller January, and $7.4773@!50
for Murch. Short ribs closed ut $8.5o16.52H for
March. Spring wheat closed nc higher, Mt
$1103s for spot and *L207i for March. Corn closed
1fc higher, at 38Ic spot, and 41zlc for May.
Oats closed stronger, at 377sc for May aud 32Mo
fur February. Rye was 4c higher, closing ut 75c
seller March and 74c seller February. Barley
WIS higher, at s1ho for February No and go
for March extra a. Hogs were quiet and steady
at II .35Gb45 50 for light and s430@L65 for heavy.
Catt1e were dull and unchanged at S2-501550 for
common to extra
The demand for dry goods is slowly on the fu-
crease. Jobbers do not, however, anticipate
much activity until toward the latter part OF
February when the movement is expected to
show generous proportions. Prices display pos
tive strength. There was only fair inquiry
for boots and shoes, but it is too early in the
season to look for IN active domand; therefore
the present quiet causes no uueasiness. In the
grocery market reasonably large volume OF
business is doing, though it is much less than
it would bo were the country roads In better
shape. The leading staples, co1ees, and sugars
were again.lower, the former declining 70 and
the latter 1tc. New Orleans molasses Was higher.
Jobbers Of dried fruits had nothing new to re-
port. Canned goods were in good request, with
prices firmly supported. Tomatoes are now held
at s1.50 for b; corn at $1.s0Dl35; and peaches
at so.10G2.15. Butter was dull and weak. Cheese
remained f1rm,-was In fuct held shade higher,
at 14H9l5c for full cream Oils ruled steady; a
decline of 1c in turpentine alone being noted.
Fair sales Of lumber were reported at the cur
rent prices Wool and broom-corn we're quiet
and steady. Hides were unchanged, being rather
tame under free offerings, excepting calf-skins,
which are wanted By home tanners, and
receipts are light The seed market was
slow and easy, timothy beng weaker
under rather liberal offerings Hay was
firm, being in demand for shipment
and to replenish local stocks. The change In
temperature permitted shippers to handle poul-
try, and this, with the local inquiry, made the
market steadier. Green fruits exhibited no
change Of Importance.
The following table shows the inspection into
store of grain In this city during January for.
three yeors past, by carloads: