The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-24 00:00:00

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THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANK—MONDAY.
Very little English wheat was received fresh up to SI ark-
lane this morning, but the quality of the produce was good.
Tile attendance of millers was limited, and the transactions
in both red and white parcels were restricted at about late
rates. With foreign wheat the market was fairly supported.
Sales progressed slowly in all descriptions, at previous
quotations The show of barley was moderate. Grind-
ing and distilling sorts changed hands on former terms
The demand for malt was confined to the supplying
of actual wants, but prices were without variation.
There was a good show of foreign outs; but English sam-
ples were sparingly offered. The trade was dull, and inferior
corn tended downwards In value. For beans—the show of
which was moderate—the inquiry was heavy, at late rates.
Peas were quiet, on former terms. The flour market was ver
Inn. Former rates were unaltered. Country nrirks' w ons;
to their scarcity, commanded extreme quotations. Linseed
and rapeseed were quiet. Most agriculturel seeds were steady
in price. Cakes were in improved request, and rather dearer.
Maize experienced a moderate inquiry.
MARK-LAN E.—WEDNESDAY.
From Essex and Kent the receipts of wheat were limited.
There was a thin attendance of millers, and the demand for
both red and white parcels ruled heavy, prices having a
drooping tendency. With foreign wheat the market was
fairly supplied. Next to nothing was doing at Monday's
reduced quotations. The show of barley was moderate. The
trade was heavy, at previous currencies. In malt the trans-
actions were on a limited scale, at late rates. Large
supplies of oats were on offer, chiefly foreign produce. 'file
trade was heavy at barely previous currencies. Beans were
Inactive, on former terms.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—NIONDAY.
The market was fairly supplied with foreign beasts and
sheep. The t-ade was dull, at about Monday's quotations.
The receipts of beasts from oar own grazing districts were on
a moderate scale, and ia fair average condition. In all
breeds sales progrested slowly, on easier Germs. The beet
Scots and crosees sold Mir,. ye. 41. to 5, 1. per Sib. The
market for sheep was without material alteration. Large sup-
plies were brought forward, and the demand was inactive, at
previous quotations. The best Downs and half -breds changed
hands at from Is. 61. to Is. lid. per Sib. Lambs were in
moderate request, at from 51. 6,1. to 6s. per Sib. No change
was noticed in the value of calves, the inquiry for winch was
restricted. The show of pigs was small. The trade woe firm,
on former terms.

HOPS.
More favourable accounts have been received from the
plantations. Lice and fly continue abundant, but the blue
has assumed a healthier and stronger appearance Only a
moderate business has been doing hi an) description, at
about late rates. Mid and East Kenn% £2 lOs. to ZS 10s.;
Weald of Keats, £2' 'En to Li ; Suaser, £2 to 4.3 155 •
Farnham, £3 10s. In 48; Country. 4.3 his. to £4 les •, Ba-
varians, £2 to £3 105 ; Belgians, £2 to £3.; Yearlimp
£2 to £3 10s ; American, £2 10. to £3 105, per cyst.
WOOL.
A healthy tone has pervaded the wool market, r
standing that only a moderate business has been tr
Colonial wool has changed hands quietly, and '
produce the inquiry has been restricted;
prices have been maintained. Current prices°, '
Fleeces: Southdown hoggets, la lid. to lc 9
la 442. to Is. ad.; Kent fleeces, Is. IV
down ewes and withers. In lid. to 1,
Is. c4l. tot.. ill Sorts: Clothing,'
hip, Lid, to in. 51. per lb.
POTAT'
The supplies of potatoes
at alcuit previous quotati
cwt.; Foreign, 55. to Ss.