The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-06-03 00:00:00

THE MARKETS:

MARK-LA.NE.—MONDAY.
The grain trade at Mark-lane has ruled firm, but not ac-
tive. There was a fair attendance. Eaglish wheat was in
short supply. Transactions were not extensive, but for the
best samples a farther advance of is. per qr was paid. As
regards foreign wheat there were fair supplies on offer. A
moderate business was doing at extreme prices, to an occa-
sional improvement. The supply of barley was moderate.
grinding was unaltered, but stout malting realised an ad-
vance of is. per qr. on the week. Malt was diepDsed of at
full prices. With oats the market was moderately sup-
plied, and the market was very firm, at extreme quota-
tions. Maize was rather more plentiful. A good
business was doing, but the prices realised were about Sd.
per qr. lower than on Monday last. Beans and peas were
quiet, but steady. Flour was firm, and prices were well
supported.

MA.ER-LAN E. -WEDNESDAY.
The grain trade at Ma:it-lane has ruled quiet, the attend.
ance being thin, owing to the Derby. There was a short
supply of English wheat on offer, nevertheless the demand
was inactive. Prices, however, ruled firm. Foreign wheat,
of which a moderate supply was on off or, sold slowly, but at
full currencies As regards barley, the market ruled firm,
especially for choice qualities, but business was limited.
Malt was quiet, but steady. Oats were in moderate supply,
and quiet request, at full quotations. There was a good show
of maize on the stands. The demand Whs inactive, at late
rates. Be4ns and peas were quiet, and unaltered.
E IRO POLI PAN CATTLE 31 A.RII ET. -MONDAY.
The cattle trade has ruled firmer in tone, with greater
activity in business. Supplies of stock have been moderate,
but the condition was various. With reference to beasts,
the receipts from our grazing districts were about an average..
There was a healthy inquiry, notably for prime stock, and an.
advance of 2d. per blb. over the rates current on Monday lat.
was obtained. For the choicest Scots and crosses ss. 101 to.
6s. per 81b., and occasionally more, was paid. From Norfolk,
Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received about 2,000;
from other parts of Ragland about 250; and from Scot.
land about 35 head. Oa the foreign side there was a
fair show of beasts, consisting of Danish, Spanish, and Dutch
stock. The trade was ilrm.r, at full prices. The sheep pens
were fairly filled. Transactions progressed steadily, and
quotations were well supported. The best Downs and halt breds
realised 6s. 101 to 75. per 81b. Lambs were dull and
neglected, selling at from Ds, to Bs. per 81b. Calves in
moderate request: best qualities steady in value. Pigs sold
slowly. At Deptfcra there were 700 German beasts. Coarse
and inferior beasts, 45. to 53. ; second quality ditto, ss. to is.
6d. ; prime large oxen, 58 Bd. to ss. 103..; prime Scots, &c.,
55. 101 to 6s. ; coarse and inferior sheep, 45 63.. to Eis. 65. ;
second quality ditto, st. 6d. to 63. ; prime coarse woolled, 6s.
6d. to 6s. 101 ; prime Southowns, is. 103.. to 7s. •, large
coarse calves, 4s to 58 ; prime small ditto, bs. 6d. to 65. 23.. ;
large hogs, 48 6d. to ss. ; small plrkErs, ss. 6d. to Cs.; and
lames, 75. to Bs. per Sib. to silk the offal.

METROPOLHAN NIEAT AI&ILKET.-MONDAY.

Trade was good this morning despite the warmer weather,
and prices were well supported for all classes of meat. The
supply was moderate. Inferior beef, 3+ 4d. to 48. ; middling
ditto, 4s. to 4s 61 ; pr;me large ditto, 48 10d. to bs 41 ;
prime small ditto, 58. to bs 6.1 ; veal, 51 to 6s. ; inferior
mutton, Si 81 to 4s. 81 ; middling ditto, bs to 6s. ; prime
ditto, 58. to 6s.
78. to
ss large pork, 8
, 4s. to toby4st,hBelcar; semmials.l ditto, Ws. to
6s. ; and lamb, 7
GASIE AND POULTRY.
Capons, firs. to its. ; foals, 3s. sd. I to Si. 6d. : chickens,
dshank, and godwit, 101. to ls. 21. ;
rabbits, is. 61. to 21 ; conveys, 91 to is 21.. ; leverets,
2t05.162d5.
; to
ruff 5s . ;re deuvceis, lirnegs, Si. 6d. to es. 6d ; goslings, 7s. 61
2s. 61. to Si. 63.. ; 11:attache5 of paddock fed venison, Mt t')
635. each; fore•quarters ditto, 101. to ls. 21 per lb.
POTATOES.

With moderate arrivals trade continues steady, and prices
rlu6:3. fit romI.9SLK
;e n.vt,
ircctograinast ,
11850055..
to
21185015..
auE s saeixiiadniettoys:ll3: tot
160 s ; Scotch, 130 s. to 200 s. ; reeks, 100, to 120 s ; flukes,
1755. per ton.