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continued upwards, but buyers had paid the 
enhanced terms with more or less reluctance. 
The accounts from the Mediterranean are 
quieter this week, large arrivals from the Black 
Sea having at length had the effect of checking 
the rise there. 
Advises from Odessa, dated 2d inst., inform 
us that much excitement prevailed there, owing 
to the various reports of the progress of the 
war. 
Cincinnati , Jan. 5, 1854, 
Hogs. —The weather was again unfavorable 
to-day, and in the market for Hogs there was 
little or nothing done. The only sale heard of 
was 400 head at $4 55. Dressed were sold in 
small lots at lower figures, but lots in pens or 
to arrive were not offered below $4 50, holders 
anticipating an improvement with the return of 
favorable weather. 
Provisions. —Sales to-day of 800 pcs. Bulk 
Shoulders at 4Jc.; 5000 Sides at 5Jc.; 200,000 
lbs. Sides and Shoulders, deliverable March 1st 
at 5£ and 4Jc.; 273 kegs No. 1 Lard, at 8f c., and 
150 bbls., do. at 8Jc. For the latter buyers ge¬ 
nerally offer only 8c. Green meats cut to-day 
sold at low figures, but this having been chiefly 
in consequence of the weather, the transactions 
cannot be considered a fair criterion. Mess 
Pork was offered freely at $12. 
Cheese.—S ales of 200 boxes at 8£ ; 100 do at 
8, and 50 do. English Dairy, at ll|c. The de¬ 
mand continues limited. 
Butter.—S ales of 2000 lbs. prime packed at 
11c; 36 firkins choice do. at 12£c.; 5 bbls. 
choice Roll at 15c. and 14 do. good do. at 13 a 
181c. 
PRODUCE MARKETS, 
Wholesale prices of the more important Vegetables, 
Fruits,;&c. 
Washington Market, Jan. 7,1854. 
Vegetables.— Potatoes, Carters, $ bbl., $3 ; Mercers, 
$3; Junes, $2 /D , Western Reils, «8><J 37jg , Ciiuuagcs, 
100, $6 50@$7 50: Savoys, $ 100, $2 50@$3 ; German 
Greens, $ 100, $2 50 ; Onions, white, bbl , $2 25 ; yel¬ 
low do., $2 ; red do.. $1 50 ; Parsneps $ bushel, 44c. ; Car¬ 
rots, bushel, 44c. ; Turnips, Ruta Baga, (p bbl , $1 50 • 
white $ bushel, 44c.; yellow stone.p bushel. 50c.; Spin 
ach, (p bbl., $2 25; Corn Salad, $ bbl., $1 25 ; Lettuce, i 
100, $2@$2 50 ; Celery $ doz. bunches, 87%c.@$t ; Pars, 
ley, $ doz. bunches, 3744c. ; Leeks, sp doz. bunches, 6244c 
Fruits.— Apples, Newtown Pippins, bbl., .$4 50@5 50 
R. I. Greenings, $ bbl., $2 50@$3 50 ; Baldwins, $2 25@$3 
Spitzenburgs," $2 50@$3 25 ; Vandervere, S2 25@®3 50 
Seek-no-further, $2 25@$2 75; Swaar, $2 50; Russets, $2 
50® $2 75; and several other varieties, from $2 50@$3 50 
$ bbl; Cranberries, p bbl., $5@$7 ; Hickory-nuts, 13 bush¬ 
el, $2. 
The demand for apples is at present very limited, which 
aids in keeping the prices lower than would be supposed 
when it is remembered that the usual channels of transporta¬ 
tion from western markets have been so much obstructed by 
the severity of the weather for the past few weeks. 
The probability of apples getting damaged at this season 
encourages the dealers to dispose of them as soon as possi. 
ble. Those in store require to be closely examined from day 
to day, as a few injured ones would soon destroy the entire 
barrel ; many are lost for want of this precaution. The pro¬ 
fit of the dealer is quite small, owing to the perishable na- 
uae of fruit. Very little is offered now beside apples and 
cranberries. 
The supply of vegetables was much larger than we ex¬ 
pected to find in market this morning ; the weather for a few 
days past was more favorable for getting them to market 
but there were fewer purchasers than usual, and the market 
was rather dull. Some very large cabbages were offered at 
about the same rates as those of the previous week. Ruta 
Baga turnips are in good demand though some of those in 
market are very small. Celery has advanced a little in price, 
and good lots are offered. 
Poultry is still in fair demand at a very small reduction 
on last week’s rates. Fowls are sold from first hands at from 
8®ICe. pound ; turkies and geese from 9@l0c. Retail¬ 
ers ask 11c. forgeese, and 12>4 for turkies. 
Eggs from western New-York come packed in oats, in 
very good eondition. There are not many from Ohio at pres¬ 
ent in market. They are never pa ked in salt, except for 
shipping or long distances. The wholesale price per dozen 
is, for the second quality, 23!tfc. and for fresh eggs, 26c- 
They are retailing at 5 for a shilling, and have been as high 
as 4 for a shilling. Only a few dealers are supplied. 
NEW-YORK CATTLE MARKET. 
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1854. 
To-®nr th» naw arrangement took effect, which changed 
the day of holding the principal Cattle Market. A few lots 
were offered as usual, and brought higher prices yesterday 
than the butchers were disposed to give to-day; in fact there 
was a greater demand than had been anticipated, which, 
owing to the want of cattle, raised the prices. The new 
market-day does not give entire satisfaction, and it is feared 
will not be adopted. Those who signed the agreement, with 
we believe but one exception, adhered to it. Those who did 
not sign it, or were not consulted, of course took whatever 
course suited themselves ; though in doing so they have 
caused some little excitement. The general opinion seems 
to be that Tuesday will not suit, and that another change 
will be made, though at present no new change has been de¬ 
cided upon. The market to-day was dull, and prices a little 
lower than those oflast week. There were several lots of 
extra Cattle offered this week, one from Kentucky was ac¬ 
knowledged to be equal, if not superior, to any in market for 
some time past. 
The number reported in market includes yesterday and 
to-day, as they were intended for one market. 
Washington Yards, Forty-fourth street. 
A. M. Allerton, Proprietor. 
RECEIVED DURING THE WEEK. IN MARKET TO-DAY 
Beeves, 3,125 2,660 
Cows and Calves, 12 
Sheep, 1,851 
Veals, 228 
Forwarded by the Harlem railroad, beeves, 624. 
By the Hudson River railroad, beeves, 593. 
By the Erie railroad, beeves, 572. 
The cattle were from the following States : 
New-York; by cars, 954 ; on foot, 247. 
From Pennsylvania on foot, 261. 
From Virginia, on foot, 122. 
From Ohio, on cars, 252. 
From Kentucky by cars, 197. 
From Connecticut, on foot, 201. 
From New Jersey, on foot, 28. 
The prices to-day were, estimated at about half a cent 
lower than those obtained yesterday ; the average will stand 
as follows, not including a few lots of extra cattle, which 
may have brought a higher figure. 
Inferior, 744@844 <l 
M iddling 9@944c. 
Superior, 10c. 
Extra, lOlkc. 
The supply of cattle, it will be seen, on reference to the 
figures above, was much larger than on this day week, 
which will in part account for the decrease. 
At Chamberlin’s the number of cattle is small, and the 
quotations from 744@10c. 
The following are the numbers at the other market 
places: 
RECEIVED DUniNG THE WEEK. IN MARKET TO-DAY. 
Chamberlin’s, Robinson street. 
Beeves, 300 20 
Cows and Calves, 30 12 
Sheep, 3,200 750 
Veals, 25 
Browning’s, Sixth street. 
Beeves. 357 
Cows, 53 
Sheep, 2,786 
Only a few beeves on hand here. 
O’Brien’s, Sixth street. 
Cows, 25 
Beeves, 110 
At Chamberin’s the demand for beeves was not very 
brisk, prices are quoted at from 744@!0c. There is no va¬ 
riation in the price of cows. 
Sheep.— \ lot of 33 sheep were sold at Brow ing’s @ 
$18 each. O le five year old wether of the Bakewell breed, 
weighed 160 pounds. Prices average from *2 50@$7. 
A few 1 mbs were offered which averaged from $9@$5. 
John MortimoRe furnishes the following report of sale3 
for the week; 
Sheep, '60, average per head $4 50—944 cents per lb. for 
muttou ; 60, average <0 head $1 25— 944 c. per lb.; 95, av¬ 
erage $ head $4 75—10c. per lb.; 89, average $ head $5 
25—I0c. per lb.; 124, average head $3 88 —9c. per lb.; 89 
average $ head §4—9% c - per lb.; 55, average $ head $4 
25—10c. per lb. 
The supply of sheep during the week has been light, though 
the price of mutton has not advanced ; the average price per 
pound in Washington market is from 5@844c. 
A lot o( 17 sheep, from H. L. Devendorf, of Montgomery 
Co., N. J., now on hand at Chamberlin’s are equal to any 
offered this season; they are of the Cotswold breed; one of 
them is decidedly superior to any we have seen alive in this 
market; its weight when started was 294 pounds. 
Wm. Deheart extracts the following from his sales-book : 
39 sheep. $115 88 , average $3 each; 45 @ $5 25; 97, $463 
4, average about $4 70. These were from Jersey. 25 © 
$4 55; 25® $5 50; 103, $440; 171, $832 76; 70, $356 25. 
Chamberlin quotes the price of sheep at $3, $4 50, and 
$7. 
Veals. —There is very little difference in supply of veals, 
and prices average from 5 ® 7c 
Swine. —Since the obstruction of the transportation of 
hogs by the North River boats, carcases are disposed of at 
Washington Market, brought by tlie cars in large numbers 
at a little advance; the prevailing prices were 644 @ 744 cts. 
according to quality. Single carcases sold ® 8c. prime 
quality. The price of live hogs varies from 544c. to 644c. 
PRICES CURRENT. 
Produce, Groceries, Provisions, Lumber, 4-c. 
Ashes. 
Pot, 1st sort, 1853 .^ 100 lbs. 5 5644®- 
Pearl, 1st sort, 1852 . 5 8144®- 
Beeswax. 
American Yellow.p lb. — 27 ® 28 
Bristles. 
American, Gray and White.— 40 ®— 45 
Coal. 
Liverpool Orrel.p chaldron, 10 50 ® lp 
Scotch..@ — — 
Sidney. 7 75 @ 50 
Pictou. 8 50 © - 
Anthracite....: .$ 2,000 lb. 6 50 @ 7 — 
Cotton. 
Other Gulf 
Florida. Ports. 
Atlantic 
Ports. 
Inferior.— @— ^ 
Low to good ord. 744@844 744@844 744@844 
Low to good mid. 944@10% 10%@11% 11 @1144 
Mid. fair to fair.10 @11 11%@11% 1144@I2 
Fully fr. to good fr.11%@— 114£@— — @12% 
Good and fine.— @— — @— — @— 
Cotton Bagging. 
Gunny Cloth. 
American Kentucky. 
Dundee. 
! yard, — 1044 © 10 % 
.. © - 
. . — @ - 
prime.$ lb. —"45 @— 47 
.plb. - 8 @— 9 
.$ bbl. 
Coffee. 
Java, White. . p lb.— 13 @—1344 
Mocha.— 13 @—1344 
Brazil.— 1044®—1144 
Maracaibo.— 11 @—1144 
St. Domingo.(cash).— 944®—10 
Cordage. 
Bale Rope.P lb. — 7 @—744 
Boit Rope..@—14 
Corks. 
Velvet, Quarts.$1 gro. — 35 @—45 
Velvet, Pints..............— 20 @—28 
Phials.— 4 @—12 
Feathers. 
Live Gees 
Flax. 
Jersey. 
Flour and Meal. 
Sour.ip bbl. 6 25 @6 6244 
Superfine No. 2. 7 12%@7 31% 
State, common brands. 7 50 @7 5644 
State, Straight brand. 7 5644@7 63 
State, favorite brands. 7 62><i@7 68)4 
Western, mixed do. 7 5644@7 63 
Michigan and Indiana, Straight do. 7 63 @7 68 % 
Michigan, fancy brands. 7 68 %® — 
Ohio, common to good brands. 7 6244@7 75 
Ohio, round hoop, common. 7 81%@- 
Ohio, fancy brands. 7 75 @- 
Ohio, extra brands. 7 75 @8 1244 
Michigan and Indiana, extra do. 7 75 @8 — 
Genesee, fancy brands. 7 75 @7 87% 
Genesee, extra brands. 7 8744 @8 50 
Canada, (in bond). 7 50 @- 
Brandywine. 7 68%@7 75 
Georgetown. 7 68%@7 50 
Petersburgh City....... 7 68%@7 75 
Richmond Country... 7 6244 @7 68 % 
Alexandria. 7 62% @7 68 % 
Baltimore, Howard Street. 7 6244@7 98% 
Rye Flour. 5 3'%@5i744 
Corn Meal, Jersey..@3 75 
Corn Meal, Brandywine.4 18%@- 
Corn Meal, Brandywine.p punch. 18— @- 
Grain. 
Wheat, White Geneseo.p bush. 1 95 
Wheat, do., Canada (in bond). 1 80 
Wheat, Southern, White. 1 82 
Wheat, Ohio, White. ] 80 
Wheat, Michigan, White. 1 80 
Wheat, Mixed Western. 1 80 
Wheat, Western Red. 1 75 
Rye, Northern . 1 23 
Corn, Unsound.— 78 
Corn. Round Yellow.— 82 
Corn, Round White.— 80 
Corn, Southern White.— 80 
Corn, Southern Yellow.— 78 
Corn, Southern Mixed.— 78 
Corn, Western Mixed. .. — 80 
Corn. Western Yellow.. 
Barley.— 84 
Oats, River and Canal.— 48 
Oats, New-Jersey.— 48 
Oats, Western.— 51 
Oats, Penna.— 48 
Oats,southern.— 45 
Peas, Black-eyed ..p 2 bush. 2 75 
Peas, Canada.bush. 1 
Beans, White. 1 50 @1 62 
Hops. 
1853.p lb. — 45 © — 48 
1852.— 38 @ — 40 
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