The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-06-18 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.---MoNDAr.
The continued drought has materially strengthened the MlMl-
nen previously apparent In the grain trade. Wheat has
been in reqmst, and during the week has risen 3s. per qr.,
whilst all kinds of spring corn have tended upwards in
value. Fresh up to Mark-lane this morning the receipts of
English wheat were limited. For all qualities the trade was
very firm, and from 0. to Se. per qr. more money was
demanded. Ike enhanced rates required, however, checked
sales, and the actual business concluded was very moderate.
As regards foreign wheat, the supplies were moderate. The
demand was quiet, but 2t per qr. more money was ob-
tained. The market was moderately supplied with barley. The
trade was firm, at Is. to 25. per qr. more money. Malt was
steady at previous quotations. English oats were scarce;
but there was a fair show of foreign. The demand was firm,
at Is. per qr. more money. As regards beans, the supply was
very short The trade was steady, and prices were nominally
is. to is, per quarter higher. Peas were nominally quoted at
a similar improvement, but the paucity of samples checked
any important transactions. Maize was in request, and
tending upwards in value. Flour was firm. Town rates
were well maintained. Country marks rose Is. to 25., and
foreign qualities, is. Linseed was steady, and rapeseed was
firm.

MARKTLANE.-WEDNESDAY.

There has been a continuance of firmness at Mark lane to-
day, and the values of all qualities have been well maintained.
The show of English wheat hue been very small, the demand
has been steady, and the late advance has been readily paid.
As regards foreign wheat, a moderate quantity has been on
sale. The trade has been firm, and fully the recent improve-
ment has been obtained. The market has been moderately
supplied with barley. The trade has been firm, at lull
currencies. Malt has been steady at late rates. Oats have
been in request, at improving prices. Beans and peal have
been fully as dear, with a moderate inquiry.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—MoNPAY.
In the cattle trade to-day no feature of importance haa
transpired. The supplies of stock have been about an average,
and prices have shown no change. A moderate supply of
beasts has come to hand, and some good serviceable stock
has been offered. For all kinds the trade has been quiet,
but prices have been maintained. For the beat Scots and
crosses 4s 10d. 10 55 per Sib has been paid. From Norfolk,
Suffolk, Essen, and csmbridgeshire we received about
1,500 Scots and crosses from other parts 401 various breeds;
and from Scotland, 210 Scots and crosses The market ha
been fairly supplied with sheep. Although not active the
demand has been steady, and prices have ruled firm. The
best Downs and half-breds have sold at 55. 2d. to Is. 41 pet
81b. Lambe have been quiet, at from 6s. 6d. to 7s. per 8111,.
Calves have been in moderate request, but the demand tot
pigs has been limited.
TIOPS.

In the hop market the business doing has beet onty
moderate. The supplies have been short, and prices have
ruled tolerably firm. Favourable accounts continue to be
received from the plantations. Mid and East Kents, ET to
£l2 12,. ; Weald of Kent., £6 to LS; Sunset, £5 12s. to fa
ris.. Bavarian., £6 Os. to £9; French, £5 101. to ce 10s:
American, £4 M. to £6; Yearlings, £1 103, to 5.3 151. per
cwt.