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quently rise so high as sanguinely anticipated 
by this well-informed, and generally very relia¬ 
ble paper. With these remarks which we feel 
in duty bound to make for the benefit of our 
readers, we copy all that we think of importance 
from the articles, “Review of the Corn Trade," 
in the papers just received. 
From the Mark Lane Express, Nov. 21st. 
The reports in regard to the yield of Wheat 
from the straw become more and more unfavor¬ 
able in proportion as thrashing is proceeded 
with ; and an opinion is fast gaining ground 
that the deficiency will prove even more serious 
than estimated at harvest time. Prices of Wheat 
are now nearly as high as they were previous 
to the decline which took place in the early 
part of the month; and present appearances 
indicate a further rise. The consumption of 
bread does not thus far seem to have been 
diminished in consequence of its dearness; the 
fact is that other articles of food have advanced 
in the same proportion as Wheat, indeed bread 
is relatively cheaper than potatoes, &c. It ap¬ 
peal's, therefore, that any falling off in the im¬ 
portations from abroad might easily lead to a 
rapid reduction of the stock of foreign in gran¬ 
ary ; and as in natural course of events we 
must expect a decrease in, if not a cessation of 
shipments from the northern ports of Europe 
during the winter months, and there seems little 
pi’ospect of much reaching us from the Mediter¬ 
ranean and Black Sea, the piobability is that 
the value of Wheat has not yet touched the 
highest point. Merchants and millers are never¬ 
theless exceedingly cautious in adding to their 
stocks, and there is less disposition to enter 
into speculative purchases than might be the 
case if prices were more moderate. In this 
position of affairs the upward movement is 
likely to be gradual; but that the tendency will 
continue upwards during the winter we feel 
fully convinced. The weather has been favor¬ 
able for out door occupations; the sharp frost 
experienced the last few days has interfered 
more or less with plowing, but it has been of 
great service in destroying slugs, which were 
previously very abundant. On the whole, the 
prospects for next year are auspicious ; as far 
as sowing has proceeded the seed has been well 
got in, and the breadth of land cultivated with 
Wheat is likely to be greater than in ordinary 
seasons. Potatoes are becoming exceedingly 
scarce, and have risen to such a price as to be 
entirely beyond the reach of the poorer classes; 
in the metropolis they are bringing 1 \d, to 2 d. 
per lb. in retail. Ireland has thus far managed 
better than might have been expected ; and the 
demand for Indian Corn has not been nearly so 
active as usual at the corresponding period of 
the year. This may be partly accounted for by 
the diminution of population, in consequence of 
the extent of emigration during late years, and 
partly by the fact that the last Oat crop gave a 
good return. 
From the Mark Lano Express, Nov. 28th. 
No material change has taken place in the 
Wheat trade since our last, and business has, on 
the whole, been less active than anticipated; 
this may, perhaps, have been caused by the 
more quiet tone of the Frence advices, and the 
cessation of the demand from thence. The be¬ 
lief that the deliveries from the farmers will in¬ 
crease as soon as they shall have completed 
wheat-sowing, has also had more or less influ¬ 
ence ; to which may be added the somewhat 
more stringent state of the money market.— 
Meanwhile, holders have manifested no particu¬ 
lar anxiety to realize, and opinion seems to have 
undergone no change as to the probable future. 
The shortness of the last crop in this country 
and in France has long since been ascertained; 
proofs of the fact have multiplied in proportion 
as thrashing has been proceeded with; and, 
though there is little disposition to embark in 
fresh engagements at the present high prices, 
the prevailing impression is, that it may require 
still higher rates to insure adequate supplies 
from abroad to cover the enormous deficiency 
caused by the very unsatisfactory result of the 
last harvest. 
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Good, 9c. 
Superior, or best In market, 9%c. 
A few very choice cattle may have been sold a little 
above this rate, but that cannot be taken as a fair quota¬ 
tion. 
PRODUCE MARKETS. 
Wholesale prices of the more important Vegetables 
Fruits, &c. 
Washington Market, Dec. 10,1853. 
Vegetables. —Potatoes, Carters and Merce-s bbl., 
$2 25; Western Reds. $1 87@$2 ; Sweet Potatoes, $3; 
Cabbages. ^ 100. $3@$4 ; Red do., $4 50@$5: Savoys, 
$3 50 ; German Greens, $2 ; Cauliflowers, dozen, #1 50 
@$2; Broccoli. $1 ; Onions, white, ^,9 bbl , $2; do. yellow. 
SI 75 ; do. red $1 50; Parsnips <j9 bushel, 44c. ; Carrots, 1$ 
bushel, 40c. ; fleets, ^3 bushel, 44c.; Turnips. Rnta Baga, 
$ bbl., S’@S1 2> i yellow stone do., bush., 44c. : 
Spinach, ^9 bbl., 75c.; Corn Salad, basket 25c. ; Lettuce, 
<P 100, 50c.: Endive, ^ 100, 50c.@62}4; Celery, |2 doz. 
hunches, 75c.©$1; Salsafy. $ doz. bunches, 62%c. ; Parsley 
fl doz. bunches, 18c. ; Leeks, $ doz. bunches, 37Xc. ; 
Pumpkins, $ doz.. 75c.@$1, 
Fruits. —Apples, Newtown Pippins, ^ bbl.. §3 50©4 ; R. I 
Greenings, $3@$3 50 ; Baldwins, $2 50@$3 ; Spitzenburg. 
$2 50©$3 ; Vandervere. $2©32 50 ; Pound Sweets, $2© 
$2 50 ; Swaar, SI 87}£©$2 ; Russets. $2; Twenty ounce 
Pippins S2 25© $2 50 ; Quinces, $ bbl., $2 50@$3 ; Cran¬ 
berries "■$ bbl.. $5 50@$8 ; Ilickory nuts, bush., $2 50; 
Chestnuts, $2 25©$2 50. 
The supply and quality of the vegetables in market have 
not varied much for some weeks. The weather now begins 
to show its effects upon them a little, and the dealers have 
made provision for the protection of such as remain on 
hand. The throng of market wagons still keep up a little 
excitement, as the accommodation provided for them is rot 
very convenient. The Celery on sale is beginning to fall off 
a little in quality, as the early supply is now almost ex¬ 
hausted, and that laid up in pits or ridges for the winter is 
not yet properly blanched to be fit for market. Cabbages 
show the effects of the frost a little, but fine heads are still 
to be seen. There is a good supply of Turnips and Parsnips, 
both of which are good winter vegetable. 
Apples continue at about the same rates as we quoted 
last week, the supply of choice varieties being still limited, 
and these are purchased before they reach the hands of gen¬ 
eral dealers. 
Poultry is now the most important article of country 
produce; there is a large quantity in market, and it is sell¬ 
ing from Sc.@10c. pound. 
NEW-YORK CATTLE MARKET. 
Monday, Dec. 12, 1853. 
When the weather proves unpropitious for the transact¬ 
ion of business out doors, and the cattle market exhibits a 
corresponding dulness, it is inferred that the weather has 
something to do with the price of beef. But no such cause 
can be assigned for the slackness of the demand for cattle 
to-day, as the weather was unusually fine for the season. 
Prices, notwithstanding, were low, and transactions 6low 
in being closed. Various reasons were assigned for the 
change in the market—such as the abundance of poultry in 
the city, and tho increased consumption of pork—the more 
remote causes not being taken into account. The number 
of cattle reported at the Washington Yards is smaller to¬ 
day by upwards of 100 than on last Monday, yet the average 
price was lower, at least half a cent per pound, and sales 
difficult to effect; the estimate of weight being as usual the 
contested point in most instances. Some large and choice 
cattle were selected lor show-beef by several butchers, for 
which of course a high price was paid None but good ani¬ 
mals attracted the notice of buyers. Many of the drovers 
are still apprehensive that the reports may operate agaiust 
their interests, and not at all convinced of the importance 
of letting farmers know something of the value of their 
produce in New-York market. 
The numbers reported at the Washington Yards, Forty- 
fourth st., A. M. Allerton, Proprietor, for the week end¬ 
ing Dec. 12, are; 
RECEIVED DURING THE WEEK. IN MARKET TO-DAY. 
Beeves, 
2,394 
Cows & Calves, 
17 
Sheep and Lambs, 
1,364 
Veals, 
194 
Of these the Harlem railroad brought 62 I beeves, 17 cows 
and calves, 939 sheep and lambs, and 194 veals. 
The Hudson River railroad brought 545 beeves, and 425 
sheep. 
The Erie railroad brought 200 beeves, and 102 Swine. 
New-York cattle, transported by the cars, amounted to 
586, on foot, 239, and on boats, 76, 
From Pennsylvania on foot, 65 ; on cars, 107. 
From Virginia, on foot, 168 do. 
From Kentucky, on foot, 121. 
From Connecticut, on cars, 148. 
From New Jersey, on foot, 10. 
The average rates of cattle stand as follows : 
Inferior, ~@7%c. 
Middling, S@, 8 >£\ 
RECEIVED DURING THE WEEK. IN MARKET TO-DAY. 
Browning’s, Sixth street. 
Siieep, 
3,819 
1,500 
Beeves, 
362 
50 
Cows, 
81 
20 
O’Brien’s, Sixth street. 
Beeves, 
120 
40 
Cows, 
15 
10 
Chamberlin’s, Robinson street. 
Beeves, 
300 
20 
Cows and Calves, 30 12 
Veals, 25 
Sheep and Lambs, 3,6oO 1,000 
Sheep.— At Chamberlin’s sheep have been in less d mand 
since our last report, and prices have falleu somewhat. The 
supply is still much too great—a large stock remaining on 
hand. The quality of the sheep is improved, comparatively 
few poor ones are to be seen 
The following items furnished by John Mortimore, sheep 
broker, will convey a better idea of the sales.—450 sheep, 
@$3 8~% ; 287 do., ©$3 25—about 8 cents per pound ; 36 
do., @.$4 75 ; 172 do., @$4 25 ; 197 do., @54 37% - about 9 
cents per pound; 141 do., @$5 50; 50 do., ©$4 25—above 
10 cents per pound. 
Lambs.—48, @.§3 69% —good, over 10c.; 50, ©32 75— 
about 9c.; 107 ©1 50—very poor. Sold 100 sheep for the 
Demerara market at $5 50 each, or about 10c. per pound. 
Reports a large supply on hand, and a prospect of dull sales. 
Mutton is selling by the carcase in Washington market at 
from 5c @8c. per pound, according to quality. 
Wm. Deheart furnished the following notes from his 
sales book: 189 sheep, 4634 50; 80, $358 37; 202, $739 ; 
41, $266 50 ; 40, $164 50; 89, $244 75; 51, *199 50; 91, 
$365 ; 1* 0, $405 ; making a total of 893 sheep for $3377 12, 
averaging about $3 78 each. Also 22 lambs, ©$2 50 ; and 
•29 do., ©$1 50. 
At Browning’s also sheep are lower this week; prices 
quoted from $'2 50@$5, and extras from §S©$12. Lambs, 
|12@ -5. 
Veals vary very little either in supply or price, and 
may be quoted at 5c.@7c. 
Swine have fallen a little in price during the past week 
as the supply is large ; 5c. per pound is the average rate on 
foot, and in the carcase for packing, at from 6%c.@,7c., on 
board the market boats. Meat of all kinds it will be seen is 
low at present, in comparison with the rates a few weeks 
ago. Cows with calves are not much in demand; a few 
are sold during the week at prices varying from $25©§50, 
and few that appear in market are worth the latter sum. 
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PRICES CURRENT. 
Produce, Groceries, Provisions, Lumber, Cf-c. 
Ashes. 
Pot, 1st sort, 1853.<jjl 100 lbs. 5 50 ©- 
Pearl, 1st sort, 1852.5 66%@, - 
Beeswax. 
American Yellow.lb. — 27 © 28 
Bristles. 
American, Gray and White.— 40 ©— 45 
Coal. 
Liverpool Orrel.$ chaldron, 10 50 © 11 — 
Scotch..@- 
Sidney. 7 75 @ 8 — 
Pictou. 6 50 @ 7 — 
Anthracite_: .^ 2,000 lb. G 50 © 7 — 
Cotton. Atlantic Other Gulf 
Ports. Florida. Ports. 
Inferior.— @— — <g)— — @— 
Low to good ord. 7%@,b% 7%@,b% 7%@,8% 
Low to good mid. 9%@IU% II @\1% 
Mid. fair to fair.10 ©11 Jl^©^ 
Fully fr. to good fr. \l %@,— 11,54®— — ©I2.£f 
Good and fine.— @— — @— — @— 
Cotton Bagging. 
Gunny doth.$ yard,— 10%@,10% 
American Kentucky..@- 
Dundee....©- 
Feathers. 
Live Geese, prime.lb. — 48 ©— 50 
Flax. 
Jersey.^lb. — 8 ©— 9 
Flour and Meal. 
Sour.f bbl. 6 12%©G37X 
Superfine No. 2. 6 50 ©6 62j£ 
State, common brands. 0 75 ©- 
Slate, Straight brand .. 6 75 @,687% 
State, favorite brands. 6 8714@7 93% 
Western, mixed do.... 6 8I%@687% 
Michigan and Indiana, Straight do. 6 87%@9 93% 
Michigan, fancy brands. 6 9. %@7 — 
Ohio, common to good brands. 6 87%@7 — 
Ohio, round hoop, common. 7 — ©7 19% 
Ohio, fancy brands. 7 \9%@,7 ’S'% 
Ohio, extra brands. 7 06%@7 69% 
Michigan and Indiana, extra do. 7— ©7 50 
Genesee, fancy brands. 7 — @7 06% 
