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New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
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Report from Havana via steamer Quaker City: no important news, cigar stocks at 212,000 boxes with declining prices, exchange premiums noted, limited freight demand, perfect health, $13,000 specie freight.
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The steamer Quaker City, Capt. Shufeldt, from Mobile on the night of the 22d, and Havana the 25th at 5 p. m., arrived here yesterday afternoon. She experienced very heavy weather nearly the entire passage. There is no news of importance.
The stock of cigars on hand is reported at 212,000 boxes; prices have declined, but without regularity. Exchange on New-York, short sight, 6 cent premium; sixty days, 2@3 cent premium; on London, 10½@11 cent premium. In freights there is no demand for large vessels; those carrying 2,000 boxes have been taken up at from £2 5s to £9 15s per tun.
The health of the City of Havana is perfect.
The Quaker City has only $13,000 in specie on freight from Havana.
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Havana
Event Date
25th
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stock of cigars 212,000 boxes; prices declined without regularity; exchange on new-york short sight 6 cent premium, sixty days 2@3 cent premium; on london 10½@11 cent premium; freights for vessels carrying 2,000 boxes £2 5s to £9 15s per tun; health perfect; $13,000 in specie on freight
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Steamer Quaker City arrived from Mobile on night of 22d and Havana 25th at 5 p.m., experienced heavy weather, no news of importance.