The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-07-30 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE -MONDAY.

Throughout the past week the grain trade was in a most ex-
cited state, and an advance of from ss. to 6s. per qr. was
established in wheat. Spring corn rose from 2s. to 35 per qr.
The imports of forego an colonial produce into London
last week consisted of 43,747 qrs. of wheat, 10 750 qrs. of
barley, 58,071 qrs. of oats, 126 qrs. of beans, 8,346 qrs. of peas,
20 qrs of tares, 2,040 gra of linseed, 2,655 qrs. of rapeseed,
11,270 qrs. of maize, 32 qrs. of sundries, 14,253 barrels and 2,023
salsa of flour. There was a moderate supply of English wheat
on sale here to-day. The attendance of millers was limited,
and the amount of business concluded was trifling, and
to force sales from 25. to 33, per quarter less money
had to be accepted. As regards foreign wheat the
receipts were moderate. Next to nothing waa doing in
any description, and prices were 2s. to 3s per quarter lower
to sell. The supply of barley was moderate The trade was
qoiet on former t, rms. Malt was dull, at late rates For
oats there was a moderate demand, and prices were Is. per
quarter higher than on Monday last. 802.136 and peas sup-
ported late currencies with a fair inquiry. Flour was dull,
at about last Monday's prices. A sample of new Cambridge
wheat was on sale, but its quality was so indifferent as to
fail to attract attention.

MARK.LANE.—W IinfiESDAY.
The fine weather for the approaching harvest, and the liberal
supplies of foreign wheat arriving, give the trade a continued
tendency in consumers' favour. As regards bread studs and
feed, although relatively firm, is act Bo brisk. kt Mark-lane
this morning the attendance was only moderate, and the
general inquiry dull. English and foreign wheat were diffi-
cult of sale at Monday's decline. Flour rather easier to
buy. Barley, beans, and peas dull at late rates. For oats
late rates are not freely bid, owing to increased arrival..
Linseed firm and advancing.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARK ET.—MoSDAT.
The total import of foreign stock Into London last week
amounted to 10,171 head. In the corresponding week in
1869 we received 10,828; in 1068, 10,728; In 1867, 10,553;
and in 1936, 16,417 head. Our cattle market to-day has been
more freely supplied with beasts and sheep. The tendency
has been depressed, and the quotation, have ruled in favour
of buyers. There bas been a good supply of beasts, but prime
stock bad been comparatively scarce. The demand has been
Inactive. The more general top quotation ha. been As ad.,
but 45. 10,1. per 811, has been frequently accepted for good
serviceable stock, team Lincolnshire, Leicestershire,
and Northamptonshire we received about 1,210 shoe,.
born., Ac. from other parts of England 'Meet
650 various breeds; from Scotland, 14 Scots and Crosses;
and from Ireland, 20 oxen The market has been
heavily supplied with sheep. On all hands sales have pro-
gressed slowly, and the tendency of plises has been down.
wards. The extreme top price has Viten 55. 60., but ta. per
81b., has been the quotation for Many transactions. For
lambs there has been but little inquiry. The top price has
been unaltered. Calves have been inactive. Pigs have sold
slowly.