The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-02-08
COMM ERCE AND TRADE
COMMERCIAL

DALLAS, Feb. 6.-During the past week th'
weather has prevented planters from pflnsi ~,
cotton to market, and the recelpts III lhls clI,
have been light. In other states, however, INT
weather has been more favorable, ana the re
ceipts at all the ports have been greatly III eS
cess of those of ayear ago Ihere nus pee ,, y,
noticeable change in the markets, anu WIN
prices are weak there is no alteration 10 be MADE
In quotations. No .one now predIets any
marked advance In the near future. me arri
walls of grain by wagon in, this city have been
ls ght but om 'he Surrounding nhTs towns b
rail-. and nearly all dealers are 10
receipt OF corn from Kansas. WHEAT ~ very
firm and prices are advanced .lltue. corn y
steady and quotations are i haI h';nn setter ig
Tres as the season advances. Oats Of choice
quality is enquired for by farmers an over tne
country, who d. sire IT for seed Aller seeuing
diminished. There are little askings for rye,
as the season for sowing TINS giad IS ~ hSoi y
over Barley brings good prices, ana as th,s Is
one of the most profitable to farmers Oh al tne
cereals. there will no doubt be q large acreage
sown. Mliet seed is in good demand, the Ger,
man variety generally being preferred i1 isis
have been heavy receipts OF nouI I'll, ~ In I,,
city from the north during lhe past Teeh u ~.
there is scarcity of wheat reported al many
points, and some OF the mills in missouri nave
requested their agents to discontinue sales III
Texas. Bran Is scarce and high, ana the pres,
ent unfayorable weather ots c nI sneIs have
DESTROYED the grass on the ranges. and all KINDS
of feedstuffs find ready sale. Butchers report
light re ceipts of cattle and prices are very nrnl
with prospect of an advance. very lew nut,
ton sheep are offered at the exchanges, ana
they are far from being in prime conoluon
Hogs are plentiful and are generally IN good iat
A few veal calves continue to come H. put lhey
for butchering purp6 ses. All KINGS o,
butchering stock are in demand ana
find ready sale The cold weather has aimos
stopped the sale of horses, mules ana ponies,
but still there is demand for them at reduced
prices The wool shipments are over tor tne
season, but it will be seen that the marker IN
the erst is very active and firm. HIDES are III
dema Id, and one dealer in this CITY is pow mp
ping from Ie to two cars daily, and others
probably, are doing equally, well
Fruits of all kinds are becoming
scarce, as are potatoes, the cold weather makes
il precariOus TO ship, on account OF ireeZlng'
Green vegetables are plentiful on lhc market
The pecan crop has nearly all been DroughI IN,
but prices are unchanged. WOOD Is now selnng
at old figures, and contracts are being mace iol
round lots AZ four dollars per cord. Butter Is IN
demand. provided 1t is of good color ana hrm.
There is a fair enquiry for turkles; put rev are
on the market. Eggs are scarce and hign, ana
dealers are anxious to secure all that are oiiered
The market is better supplied with game than az
any other time during the year, ana II Is sofa
at reasonable prices. The general trade
of the city is QUOT except IN the Whoiesaie
lines, which is active. There is no noticeaple
falling off in shipments and meienaL.s nave rV
COMPLAINTS to make of the number OF country
dealers who have visited the city 10 enec' ar
Iapgements for supplies during The y2sf,. 1he
retail trade has experienced ING, effects Of the
cold weather and SHOWS, But II is far from pelhg
dull or inactive.