The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-10-12 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LKNE.-MONDAY.

Dullness still prevails in the grain trade at Mark lane.
English wheat was in moderate supply, but, as initial, very
indifferent condition. The bulk of the produce was, indeed,
almost unsaleable. Millers still operated cautiously Fine
samples sold at about late rates, but the value of inferior
qualities was irregular. Foreign wheat was in fair supply,
and a moderate amount of business was done, at about pre.
vious currencies. Fine malting barley was tolerably steady.
Inferior and grinding samples were weak. Malt sold at late
prices. For oats the demand was still quiet, and difficulty
was experienced in obtaining bite rates. Maize was quiet,
with the tendency of prices still in favour of buyers, beans
and peas sold at about late rates, the forming ruling firm.
The flour market continues dull and unsettled.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.-MONDAY.

A rather better tone has prevailed in the cattle trade.
Supplies were about the average. There was a fair show of
beasts from our own grazing districts, and the quality and
condition were not unsatisfactory. Rather more he was
apparent in the market. Choice breeds met with a greater
amount of attention, and were somewhat dearer than on
Monday last. Other qualities also showed more steadiness.
The average top price for the best Scots was 55. 101. to 6s.
per 81b. From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and North-
amptonshire we received about 2,150, from other parts of Eng-
land about 150, from Scotland 17, and from Ireland about 000
bead. The foreign side of the market was not so well supplied
with beasts, owing to the falling off noticed in the American re-
ceipts. A fair supply from Spain and Denmark was, however,
offered. With a more animated demand prices were
hardening. The sheep pens were not so well supplied. The
trade was not much altered Prime breeds were, however,
In demand, and realised full prices. The best Downs and
half-breds changed hands at Si. 10d, to 7s. per 81b. Calves
were steady. Figs quiet. At Deptford there were about
1,400 beasts and 7,000 sheep. Coarse and inferior beasts,
4s. dd. to Si.; second quality, ss. to 51. 64.; prime large
oxen, Si. 6d. to ss. 84.; prime Scots, Si. 104. to 6a.; inferior
sheep, Sc. 64. to 65.; second qualify, 6s. to 6s. 6d.; prime
coarse woolled, Os. 64. to Os. Bd.; prime Sonthdovrns, fla 10d.
to 75.; large coarse calves, ss. 6d. to Si. 10d. ; prime small
ditto, Si. 10d. to 6s. 21.; large hogs, 4s. to 4s. 64.; small
porkers, 4s. 64. to Si. per Blb, to sink the offal.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.-MONDAY.

Moderate supplies were on offer, and trade was far from
active, owing partly to the mildness of the weather. Inferior
heel, 2.5. 4d. to 2s. 8&; middling ditto, 3s. 4d to 45.; prime
large ditto, 4s. Bd. to ss. ; Scotch ditto, ss. to 5s 4d. • inferior
mutton, 2s. 84. to 3s. 4d.; middling ditto, Is. 64. to 4*.;
prime ditto, 4. Bd. to ss. 4d.; Scotch ditto, ss. to ss. bd.;
veal, Si. to ss. 4d.; large pork. 3s. 4d. to 39. 81.; small ditto,
45. to 4s. 4d. per 81b. by the carcasav

TALLOW.
s. d. I s d.
Town Tallow, per cwt. 38 8 I Rough Stuff, per cwt. . 14 0
Rough Fat, pr 81131. .. 1 7 I Greaves P. 16 0
Melted Stuff, per cwt. 27 8 I Good Dregs 6 0
Yellow Russian, new
Ditto Ditto old . B7s. Od „
Australian Mutton Tallow 371. 6d. „
Ditto Beef Ditto 86s. 6d. ~
GAME AND POULTRY.

Capons, 6s. to Si. 84.; pullets, 4s. to bs. 94.; chickens,
Is. 10d. to 3&; live hens, Is. 64. to 28. 3d.; pigeons, 81 to is.
French ditto, Is. 6d. to is. 04.; conies, 10d. to Is ; tame
rabbits, Is. 9d to 35.; wild ducks, 2s. to 2s. 61; widgeon,
is. 64. to 25.; pintail, is 91 to 2s. 3d.; pheasants, 46. to
6s 64.; partridges, Is. 64. to 2s 94.; and woodcocks, `2s. to
4s. each.