Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-26
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SAVANNAH MARKET.
WEEKLY REPORT.
OFFICE OE TUE ATOPNrNvc NrEwq

WEEKLY REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE MORNING NEws,l
SAVANNAH. April %, 1884.
GENERAL REMARKs.-There is nothing new
10 note in the general market. 1t has been
very duh in all departments except naval
stores The dry goods jobbing lines were en-
tirely disappointing. They did not show even
a fair distribution for this time Of the
year. Many Of the leading buyers are hold
ing or. The slow retail trade does not war
rant any active buying. The market, how
ever, retains its firmncss. In groceries
anil provisions the movement was
very moderate, with some marked
declines in prices. principally in bacon. both
smoked and salted, and cofrees and sugars.
There was a very steady movement in grain.
corn being the most active, with slight adj
vance TIA prices. In other departments
business IS slow, and does not
indicate any Improvement for the balance Of
the season. Money continues quite easy, and
the security market was rather inactive, with
no features worthy Of note. For the con-
dition and changes In the different markets
see another column.
NAVAL STOREs.-There mas been auite a
strong and active market for spirits turpen-
tine throughout the week. and prices have
steadlly advanced, being at the close fully
St2c higher than last week. a com
parisOn Of the receipts thus far this
season shows "a marked falling of from those
OF last year. This fact tends 10 give
Strength TO prices, and further ad,
vance rs very probable. The total
sales for the week were about 1000 barrels.
IN resins the market for the better grades has
been very firm. with a considerable advance
at the close. being fully 50 cents per barrel
higher than last week. The lower grades
were rather dull and irregular The
sales for this week were about
IA, 500 barrels Elsewhere will he found
d weekly -pmraPgffva II
and exports FOR this and last year, showing
the stocks on hand and shipbOard not cleared.
together with the closing quotations:
COTTON.-TheTe was no change i'm the mar
ket during the past week either in tone.
movement or prices. In fact, IL was generally
dul throughout, while prices were strong,
with no disposition to sell on the part
OF the few holders, except at their own
prices. The remaining stock in first hands
IS excessively small, and any extensive trad
ing Is out Of the question. although there is
good steady demand for pretty nearly all
grades. The total sales for the week foot up
1885 bales. The following resume viii show
the tone and transactions of the market each
day, together with the official closing prices:
Saturday the market opened quiet and I'M
changed. and continued so to the closing hour,
with sales of 80 bales.
Monday the market opened quiet and un-
changed. 10 closed quiet, the sales for the
day being only 81 bales.
Tuesday the market opened quiet and UNI
changed At / p. m. it was firm. and closed
firm and unchanged. The sales for the day
were l.343 bales.
Wednesday the market opened firm and un-
changed. II closed at p. m. firm. The sales
for the day were . bales
Thursday the market opened firm and un-
changed, and continued so throughout the en-
tire day. Sales y bales.
Friday the market opened and closed firm
and unchanged. The sales for the day were s.
bales.
We give below the official quotations Of the
savannah Cotton Exchange at the closing
hour to-day: