The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-04
COMMERCIAL.
SAVANNAH MARKET.
WEEKLY REPORT.
OFFICE MORNING NEWS,
SAVANNAH. Jan. 3. 1890


OFFICE MORNING NEWS,
SAVANNAH. Jan. 3. 1890
--,7rp.r. REMARKs.-Trade during the past
- ,ras again interrupted by the New Years
s.l.Jav intervening. 1t was also retarded con
.t.-,blv in some quarters by the exceedingly
"a and summer-like weather prevailing. This
-s.tiug to be a cause of considerable COM
- ali around, and fears are beginning to be
tl-+sr-ained of disastrous results to farm
-, interests in the spring, as well as to the job
- trades, on account of unreasonable
ss9tber There was rather quiet feeling in
..bhing circles throughout the week and quite
.slow movement of general merchandise. The
-,onav market is in very unhealthy condition.
heavy demand exists, while there is some
,.-ireency, and full rates are required on all
l,srs The domestic exchange market is some
that steadier while foreign is in bad shape, and
.,,es are irregular and, for the most part.
rominal. The security market has shown lit
ta more activity for long date bonds for invest
meut while stocks were neglected somewhat.
reflections are slow and again rather unsatis-
factory. The heaviest movement was
had in the lumber trade and in
hardware and building materials. In
groceries there was only a moderate, though
cteady demand, while provisions were very
ouiet In dry goods there was little or no
movement, and the open winter has affected
trade very materially. In all other branches
there was some Stacking up in orders
and a slow movement prevailed. The
amended resume of the weeks business
will show the tone and the latest quotations of
the different markets at the closing hour to-day:
NAVAL SToREs.-The market for spirits tur-
rentine during last week was devoid of any ex-
element or activity, and a very quiet feeling
nrevaed There was. however, firmer tone
10 prices, and all offerings are pretty strongly
held at quotations, the market closing to-day
firm at 42c for re 2ulars. The total
Gales during last week were about
200 casks. Rosin-The market was
comparatively firm for the better qualities, and
prces we're advanced slight Y, while the lower
GRADES were steady and unchanged. There was
a fair demand and good business doing The
total sales for the week were fully 10000 bar
rals In another column will be found
weekly comparative statement of the
receipts and exports from the beginning Of the
season to date, and for the same time last
year showing the stocks on hand and shipboard
not cleared, together with the official closing
quotations.
CoTToN-The market was fairly steady during
last week, Notwithstanding the fact that this
Liverpool was closed for the most of the week,
and there was an absence OF news from that
quarter while tight money market prevailed
here The stock, however. in first hands was not
b1riensome and holders were not inclined to
part with offerings except on the full current quo
tatOuS- The receipts continue large, but the
outlook is good for heavy consumptive de-
mand for some little time vet, although there is
considerable amount afioat and at Liverpool
The total sales for the week were 6225 bales.
The following are the official closing spot
nuota tiOns of the cotton AYChanpa-