THE MARKETS.
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The news from Europe is Of the highest impor-
tance, and was received here with the greatest joy.
The British Government is determined on peace
which is proclaimed in the speech from the Throne.
and by Mr.. Peel in the House Of Commons. This
news is altogether unexpected and so much be,ter
than was anticipated that it had an instantaneous
effect 10 advance the price o. Stockt and to inspire
confidence. The proposal TO reduce the duties on
american produce is ali we wish: Those
articles most important such as beef pork and In
dian corn, are 10 be admitted free or nearly so.
These are the leading articles that the Continent
Oh Europe cannot compete with US in, and which
we can supply 10 almost any extent. The debates
In Congress will be very much affected bv the
news, and II is believed will be shaped to speedy
and happy issue. The spring trade has commenc-
ed merchants are here from the South and West:
the auctlonee:s have commenced their Spring sales
and our hotels are fast filling up. The weather
has been quite stormy and severe, and the rivers
remain closed; happily, however the railroads
have not been o6structed, and travelling has con-
tnued uninterrupted. Erpress.
COtton-The market during the week has been
very quiet: neither spinners exporters have been
much in the market. The accounts Yesterday
from Liverpool show an increased business, and a
hrmness in that market, but no material advance.
The market here will probably be firm.
NGrat Stores-TgrPentine is generally held at
S. but sales of 1000 bbs North County have been
made at 81 so for $50 lbs. Spirits at 60 63 cts.
Newbern Rosin at Sc cts. 300 bbls Tar at 2, ,374. !


PETERSBURG, Feb 90, 1896


There has been more doing this week in some !
articles of produce, and rather better prices have
been paid for Tobacco. .. -..-~...


1obacco-The breaks have increased some
what, and there is decided Improvement in prices
we quote Lugs at so to So 75; Common Leaf
IRON to S4 so; Fine TO Good do at IS to Sc so.


Cottom-The sales this week reach about $50 to
400 bales at prices from 63 to 81 there is good
demand, and all prime lots will readily bring the
latter price.


:. Whedt-The demand continues fair, but very
little coming H.. Prices range from 90 to 81 o8-
according to quality.


l. Fto"T-The market remains dull; sales are ma
king By retail at $s5-large parcels could be had at
S48.
Bacon-There have been but few arrivals this
week. Sales are making at 63.


Ldrd-Very little doing. There Is a fine de-
mand at Z to 1t. Petersburg Rep.