The Republican journal., 1896-05-21
MARINE MISCELLANY.

LONDON, May 49, Ship Charles r. Flint, before
reported burned at sea (on the passage from New
York for Shanghai, has grounded p miles from
Ceara, brazil She is still burning, but part of
her cargo may possibly tic saved if the vessel is
scuttled SO as to eXtinguish the fire.
CHARTERS. Sch Nimbus, New York to Monte
vldeo lumber VFSe oil and general cargo p t.
Sch. Jessie Lena, Kings Ferry to Demerara, lum-
Der, 81 and towages. Brig Telos, Surinam to
Sandy Hook f. q, sugar, 1918 cents. Bark rhos.
A. Goddard Parrsboro, n. s, to Buenos Ayres,
lumber, owners account. Sch. Arthur V S.
Woodruff, Bahamas to Baltimore or New York,
fruit 81 20 net, ut in ballast. Sch. James Slater,
Pascagoula to Colon lumber, 50. Sch. A. b.
sherman, Matanzas or second port to North of
HatteraS, sugar, p. t. Sch. Tofa, New York to
Tampa, basis $500 lumber. Bark Amy Turner,
New York TO Port Spain, general cargo, pit. Sch.
Abbie G. Stubs, Kings Ferry to New York, lunl-
Der, 81 90 and toWage Sch. Willie l.. Newton,
Brunswick to Philadelphia lumber, 81 25 Sch.
81. Sch r. F. Hart, Edgewater to Salem, coal,
80 cents. Sch. Hattie Paige, Port johnson to
Roekport, coal, 65 cents.
FREIGHrs. The Freight Circular of Brown &
Co, New York, reports for the week ending May
10th: The proportions of business do not expand
to amy appreciate extent the continued scarcity
of tonnage, and the opposition of shipp rs to an
adya ce ill rates proving obstacle to free nego-
tiations. Tonnage of the larger class continues
in demand, both for case oil and general cargo to
distant ports but with few vessels upon spot, and
only small number disengaged to arrive, little
opportunity is offered for the contamination of
business. Owners inditfer mt to bids that are
not IN fuIl accord with the market, the majority
yet regarding the situation as favorable to their
interests. Barrel petroleum freights continue ex-
ceedingly dull bnt the class of vessels suitable
for this trade do not increase in number there is
no pressure to charter at any concession from re-
cent quotations of the market. In naval store
freighJs there is nothing special doing. There is,
however, said to be more inquiry for tonnage and
the market is reported stronger in tone, with
the quotation Is. / 1-2da2s I'd, upon rosin to
Cork f. o. from primary sources. Tonnage is
wanted the River Plate and Brazil lumber
trades, but shippers bids rule are below
those of owners and consignees, the latter re-
garding present quotations unremunerative.
Shippers requirements are chiefly for prompt
loading at Gulf and Provincial ports, though
there have also been inquiries for vessels hence
and from Boston and Portland. Rates to the
River Plate not quotably higher, though the
market is exceedingly strong in tone, with the in
dications favoring an early improvement. fair
demand continues to be experienced for general
cargo tonnage to South America and West Indies,
but business is restricted by the unsatisfactory
bids submitted by shippers. Few vessels avail
able current rates. and the number is not likely
to increase unit considerable improvement is es-
tablished. Vessels are quite actively sought for
the return voyage with sugar and molasses, and
with light tonnage offerings, charters being
made at primary points upon somewhat better
basis for owners. In coastwise lumber freig hts
there is special activity to report. There has
been appreciation in rates, hence vessels are
offered with some reserve Coal tonnage to the
Eastward has been in better request of late, and
the more recent fixtures indicate a slight i'm
prOyement in rates.