Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-21

from Calcutta bringing between seven and eight
million Wheat Bags. These vessels are now dis
charging their cargoes The large arrivals,
though expected, have had depressing effect
upon the market, especially III view OF the fact
that there have been no general rains III the
State for several weeks Ten days ago, June
and July delivery of Wheat Bags were quoted at
6d6I5c; while to-day the rates are weak at 514c
BOOTS AND SHOES-Not satisleo Nun Two
val houses have arranged for other sales this
month Greenebaum d Co. offering ], Nv cases on
the 10Th and Newhall Sons d Go. Offering LOO
cases on the I'D. Up to within year, a single
trade sale monthly during the season was the
rule. This month is to witness four OF these
offerings very unusual feature
BREAD-Ship Bread, Sc; Pilot breaa, 51aCa4c;
Soda Crackers, Size for plain and 61ac for extra
Cakes vary from &c to zoe. according to variety
BRICK-Local manufacturers OF house build
ing descriptions have commenced operations LOT
the season; and the outturh VIII De UP 10 the
usual average.
BROOMS-Good demand Tor all KINDS ana
prices unchanged.
CANDLES-Eastern brands are quoted as
follows Acme steaTc Acid o. i42G MSS star i9e
Adamantine, IA o. 12Ac; Hardness Patent
Wax, lie Cornwall & Bro Adamantine, l212c
for IA OF. and 1O34@11c for u o.; Grants Phila-
delphia made, PIC Merriam & Morgan's Par
affine Wax lie; Werk'S Stearic Acid 1714c
for 16 o. and 15s4c for IA o.; Sperm, 25@2oc.
CASE GOODS-Eastern varieties are quoted as
follows: Oysters 81 2592 80 Cams. Sl 2oCgZ o.;
S. %; Green Peas 81 so; Green Corn, 81 30 q
dozen.
CEMENT-Imports of late have been light,
and the stock is not so large
reduced from Sc rs to Sc 80. No changes in other
foreign kiuds. The feature OF the week is the
arrival OF the first cargo from the Cedar River
Coal Company's new mine on Puget Sound, be-
tween Seattle and the Cascades.
COFFEE-The prospects of a war among the
Central American Republics has been used. TO
stifen the market, but for some reason it does
not work very well. The New York market is
weak and this, with the want of faith in war
rtmors, are probably the causes of the failure TO
advance prices We quote fair to choice Central
American grades at 913G12c.
CORDAGE-Sisal, 915@1O1ac; San Francisco
laid Manila, 15Gl7c.
DRUGs-We quote: Bi-Carb Soda, S14997sc;
Caustic Soda, S554@51llc;. Sal Soda, 81 IS for
Pacific and 81 871%1or English; Soda Ash, 156p2c;
35c 2 10 for powdered.
DRY GO0DS-The retail trade is about the
only active branch in the business at present.
FISH-The feature of the week is the prepar
alton for the opening of the new season for Cod
and Salmon. The first vessel for the Goldfish
banks sailed on the 18th, and others are being
made ready to follow this month and in April.
The usual number will be sent to the grounds in
the North Pacific. Prices for the catch of 1884
remain as they have been for some time. The
Salmon season on the Columbia river viii be
legally open on the LIST April. Already 10000
cases of the anticipated pack have been sold at
81. Current rates for last season pack vary
from 81 o. to 81 %. The usual vessel will be
sent to the rivers in Alaska to bring down next
seasons pack in the fall.
LEATHER = Fair demand for the various
grades.
LUMBER-Weak and irregular prices continue
to be the rule.
MATCHES-The Metropolitan brand win here
after be manufactured by an incorporation to be
known as the Metropolitan Match Company, with
a capital OF $4,000. The former proprietor re-
tains controlling interest.
METALS-All kinds of Pig Iron continue dull
and weak, except Clay Lane White. and liberal
supplies of this description have been ordered,
to arrive within 90 days. Sydney Pig Tin is
selling in a small way at 2O15c, while lots to ar
rive could not be placed at oyer.191$c
NAILS-Owing to a cut in overland freights
the local factory has reduced its rate from 81 %
to s., and is prepared to go lower rather than
lose business
OIL-Thirty eight vessels have gone north for
Whale, and two more are TO follow in few
days. This is the same mber as was engaged
last year, and if they do as well the supply will
be ample
PAINTS-The consumption at this season of
the year is always large, as there is a good deal
of renoyating going on.
QUICKSILNER-The price Is quite dull at S33,
and some lots have been reported at lower
figures. The leading producers are shipping
most of their supplies abroad for a market.
RICE-0ne thousand bags Hawaiian arrived
OH lne IolH. Inc STOCK Is pretty well cOncen-
trated, and sc is the prevailing rate Liberal
supplies of new crop China has caused a decline
TO 81 75cd4 50 per two mats.
RUBBER GOODS-Prices of Goodyear's Rub
Der Clothing are quoted follows: Rubber
Coats, from SIS to S96 2 dozen; Rubber Leggings,
from Sc to SIS z dozen; Rubber Pants, from SIS
to SIS & dozen; Rubber Beots-Crack Proof
Rubber Boots, Hip, $50 dozen; Union Nation
al and Goodyear Rubber Boots, Hip. SIS g
dozen; Rubber Betting. Packing and Hose,
prices are lower than they have been during
the past season.
SALT.-Prices are without change, and the
market is fairly active. The Codfishers have
been in the market for their usual supplies to
take north.
SOAP-Pale and Chemical Olive. 41%ca6c;
fancy kinds, 7@Sc; CASTLE, 5IadSc for brown
and 101a@13c for white.
SPICES-The only change we have tonote is a
decline in Cassia, which is now quoted at 81 to
G1%e. Tapioca was recently advanced to SIC
sTARCH-Duryea's Superior, .714@914c: DO,
Oltumwa, Gl@S14c: Niagara. 7G915c: Johnsons
SIC; Cutsinger $, 6G715c; Peerless, 5GSc; Erik
enbrecher's, 61lt@s1lc; Eyerdinss, 71lc.
SUGAR-Since the oath February prices of all
grades in bbls at both refneries have been as
follows: