The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-10-23 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.-MONDAY,

Although heaviness has continued to be the feature of the
grain trade, the deprmsion has been less marked, and
farmers have he hi their produce with rather more firmness.
The provincial markets held on Saturday were fairly sup-
plied with wheat. The demand was inactive, and buyers re-
fused to operate except on reduction of Is. per qr. This de-
cline, however, was acceded to in but few instances, and
business, in consequence, was confined within very moderate
limits. Spring corn was quiet On the Continent the in-
quiry for wheat has been restricted, and the export inquiry
on account 41 Great Britain has been small. Fresh up to
Mark-lane to-day, the receipts of wheat from Essex and Kent
were only moderate. There was a fair attendance of millers,
and thetradegenerally presented a firmer appearance. Factors
demanded an advance oils, per quarter, but this improvement
was only occasionally obtained. With Yoreign wheat the mar-
ket was well supplied. The trade was steadier and most de-
scriptions were held for more money, which, however, was
difficult to make. There was a moderate quantity of barley
on the Maude, the quality of which was but middling.
Malting produce was steady in value, with a fair inquiry.
Grinding and distilling sorts were dull and drooping. Malt
was inactive, at our quotations. Oats, the show of which
was good, were more sought after, and prices exhibited a
recovery of la per qr. on the week. Beans were firm at late
rates. Peas were steady at late rates. Maim was in im-
proved request, on former terms. For flour there was little
Inquiry, at about stationery prices. Linseed and rapeseed
were quiet. Most agricultural seeds were steady.
MAR K-LANE.—WEDNESDAY.
The firmness noticed in the grain trade on Monday has
continued, although business has not been extensive. The
receipts of English wheat have been only moderate. The
attendance of millers has been limited; but the demand has
ruled firm, and prices have been well supported. Viltti
wheat the market has been well supplied. The transactions
have been to a moderate extent at about late rates. The
show of barley has been tolerably good. Malting produce
has been in request at full prices.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARE ET.—MONDAT.
The cattle trade this morning was particularly firm, and al
descriptions of stock tended upwards in value. The sheep
market was scantily supplied, owing to the foreign arrivals
having again befln intercepted at the wharves, while the
advance which has taken place at Smithfield gave additional
strength to the quotations. There was. moderate supply of
English beasts, but no Scotch animals came to hmd, and the
1 general quality of the stock was mmewhat inferior. Prime
Herefords and runts changed bands freely, at au
\improvement of fully 2d. per stone, tonic choice Its
having sold at Os. bd. per Sib The general top figure, how-
ever, was 55. 60. The number of sheep in the pens was
small, but the arrivals were in fair condition. The demand.
for all breeds was active, and an advance of from 24. to 441_
per bib,, took place in prices. Best south-downs and halt-
breds sold at Is. 81. per bib, some exceptionally good pens
having realised as much as se. 10d. Prime small calves
were in request, at full rains; and pigs sold steadily on
former terms.