The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-08-24 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.—MONDAY.
At Mark ND. one La c.c., was tOleraUly Ltrua, bat Dustnoe.
was not active. New English wheat was more phntiful,
but the stow of old was not large. The trade was steady,
and full prices were realised. New red was worth about
48s. and wnite 535. to Ess. per qr. As regards foreign wheat,
a fair supply was on the stands. A moderate business was
transacted at quite late rates. Malt was quiet at previous
currencies. Oats met with rather more attention and were
hardening in value. Maize also was steady and quite as
dear. Beans and peas were firm in value and demand. The
flour market was steady but not active.
MARK-LANK—WEDNESDAY.

There is no special feature in the grain trade at Alark-
lane. The attendance was not large, nor was business brisk.
English wheat was in short supply, and the show of foreign
was moderate. Without being active the trade was firm,
and prices were well supported. Barley, of which a moderate
supply was on offer, met a quiet sale, at late rates. Malt
was inactive on former terms. For oats and maize a
moderate inquiry prevailed at previous quotations. Beans
and peas were firm but not active. The flour market was
quiet but steady. Arrivals of grain.—English and Scatch :
Wheat, 160 ; barley, 740; malt, 600 qrs. Foreign: Wheat,
29,490; barley, 13,520; oats, 33,460; maize, 32,e40; beans,
500; peas, 2,640 qrs. Flour, 3,120 sacks, 5,500 barrels.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.-MONDAY.

The cattle trade has been characterised by quietness, the
tone ruling rather weak than otherwise. There were fair
supplies on offer. English beasts came to hand in fair num-
bers, and the supply comprised a goodproportion of choice
stock. The inquiry lacked activity, and the tendency
of prices was in favour of buyers. The best Eng-
lish breeds sold at Si. Bcl. to Si. 10d. per 81b.,
but much really good stock went for Si. per 81b.
From Lincolnshire, Lancashire, and Northamptonshire
we received about 1,850, and from other parts of England
about 250. On the foreign side of the market there was a
large show of beasts. In addition to some Danish
there were about 1,200 American. The trade was
dull, and the beat Americans did not make more
than ss. 4d. per 81b. The sheep pens were moderately
Well tilled. There was no feature in the trade, which
was characterised by quietness, at about last week's
prices. The best Downs and half-breds sold at 6s. 4d. to
6s. Bd. per 81b. The few lambs offering sold at about
late rates. Calves and pigs were quiet. At Deptford there
were about 1,200 beasts and about 9,000 sheep and lambs.
Inferior beasts 4s. 6d. to ss. ; second quality, ss. to 6s. 2d.;
prime large oxen, Si. 4d. to ss. 6d.; prime Scots, Si. 6d. to
Si. 10d. ; inferior sheep, 55. 6d. to Si. lod. ; second quality,
6s. 10d. to 6s. 2d. ; prime coarse-woolled, Sc. 2d. to Si. 4d. ;
prime Southdovvns, 6s. 4d. to 6s. 6d.; large coarse calves,
55. 6d. to 6s. ; prime small ditto, 6s. to 6s. 4cl. ; large hogs,
45. to 45. 4d. ; small porkers, 4s. 4d. to 4s. Bd.; and lambs,
7s. to Si, per 81b., sinking the offal.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.—MoNDAr.

There was a moderate supply of meat, the demand for
which was slow, at about previous rates :—lnferior beef,
3s. 4d. to 48.; middling ditto, 48 to 48. Bd.: prime large
ditto, ss. to ss. 4d. • prime small dit,eo, 58. 2d. to ss. 6d.;
veal, 58 to ss. 4d; inferior mutton, 3s. to Ss. Bd. • middling
ditto, 4s. to ss. ; prime ditto, 55. 4d. to 68. 4d.; large pork,
Ss. 4d. to 4s. 4d. ; small ditto, 4s. 6d. to ss. per 81b. by the
carcass.