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REVIEW OF THE MAEKETS. 



GENESEE FARMER OFFICE, | 



Rochester, N. Y., June 19, 1S60. f 



Teassactions in Flour and Grain during the past three months 

 have been characterized by the same unsteadiness, in rugard to 

 prices, which has been a prominent feature of the trade for a long 

 time past. An advance in foreign markets has stimulated the 

 inquiry for shipment, but the speculative feeling which has fol- 

 lowed, and the increased firmness of holders, have very materi- 

 ally restricted the export trade. This slate of things is matter of 

 regret, inasmuch as it leads to an accumulation of slock at a sf-a- 

 son of the year when some kinds of Flour and Grain are liabl« 

 to become heated and otherwise out of order. There is, more- 

 over, no doubt of there being on hand, in the aggregate, an arnpl* 

 supply of breadatuffa for ordinary purposes, and it would seem to 

 be desirable that prices should be kept sufficiently low to adniit 

 of an unrestricted trade, in order that the present rather large 

 stock may be reduced, previous to the receipt of the new crop 

 We are aware that, between the present lime and the. next har- 

 vest, unfavorable events may occur which may lead to great 

 changes in market values ; but the prospect at present is favor- 

 able, and indicates no probability of a legitimate or permanent 

 advance, but rather the reverse. In the various countries of 

 Eur«pe, the markets, generally, are calm and steady, with favor- 

 able weather, and fair prospects in r. gard to the growing croiw. 

 In England, the price of Wheat and Flour is relatively higher, 

 compared with New York, than it has been for a long tiin« 

 past, and the difference is sufficient to leave a small profit on ship- 

 ments, after deducting transportation charges and other incidental 

 expenses. There is, consequently, a fair demand for Wheat and 

 fresh ground State Flour, while old State and We.stern t^ lour is 

 heavy and dull of sale. 



The market for coarse Grain is not active. Bye is steady, and 

 tolerably firm. Corn is in fair demand, at rather better rates. 

 Barley is neglected. Oats are dull, with a good supply. 



The Pork market has recently been in a state of activity. The 

 operations have been mostly of a speculative character, with a 

 demand for future delivery at improving rate^. The demand for 

 local consumption has, thereby, received a check. A want of 

 confidence has been ihe result, and prices are receding, with a dull 

 trade. Beef has been firm, but as the stock is rather large, there 

 is more disposition to sell. Bacon is scarce and improving. Cat 

 Meats are steady. Prime Lard is scarce and firm, with an up- 

 ward tendency. Butter is dull and' declining, with a plentifctl 

 supply. Cheese is steady and in fair request foe both home trade 

 and export. 



The market for Beeves is extremely dull and discouraging 

 The rates obtainable are 25 to 30 per cent, below those current at 

 the same time last year. The quality of the cattle offered is fair, 

 but the market is overstocked, and the inevitable law involved 

 in the re-spective relations which demand and .-upply bear to each 

 other, governs prices accordingly. The supply of Veal Calves is 

 large, and the market is dull. Sheep and Lambs are ahuntlant, 

 and are sold at lower rates. Swine are not so plenty, and prices 

 are higher with a good demand. 



The demand for fine Wool is steady, and quite equal to the sup- 

 ply. Inferior and medium grades are dull and lower. In regard 

 to the future, there is little doubt that prices will rule as high as 

 they did last year, especially for the best qualities. Various cir- 

 cumstances concur to warrant this opinion, prominent among 

 which is the light stock at present on hand, the mills generally 

 in active operation, and an easy mon</- market. 



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KOCHESTER MAEKET.-June 19. 



FLOUR— Is rather dull of sale. It is difflcult to realize $7-0« 

 for beit extras. 



GRAIN— Wheat $1.20@$1.50. Best white Canada, $1.45® 

 $1.50. OaU, by weight, 84c. Rye, 72c. Barley, 62c. Beana..^ 

 60@60c. Corn, 58c@56c. 



