The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-12 00:00:00

THE MARKETS. .

MARK-L ANE.—MoNDAy.

At Mark-lane to-day, rather more firmness was noticed.
The continued unsettled weather, and the absence of any
prospect of an early improvement, is unquestionably causing
anxiety. The attendance was not very large. English wheat
was scarce. Although not animated, the tone was firm, and
the prices were about ls. to 2s. per qr. higher on the week.
Foreign wtieat was in fair supply. There was a steady trade,
at a rise of about Is. per quarter. Barley was still scarce
and dear, although the demand was not active. Malt sold
at full prices. Oats were in fair demand at rather higher
quotations. The supply was tolerably good. Maize was
plentiful and changed hands quietly but at rather firmer
prices than on Friday. Beans were firm but peas inactive.
The flour market was firm, with prices ruling against the
buyer, say to the extent of 6d. to is.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.-MONDAY.

The cattle trade was very quiet. Supplies were not large,
but were ample for requirements The deliveries of home
fed beasts were short, and the general condition was still
below the average. The level of prices was about the same
as last week, but business restricted. The best Scots and
crosses were disposed of at 55. 10d. to Gs. per 81b. From
Norfolk and Suffolk we received about 1,000 ; from the Mid-
land and home counties about 800; and Scotland, about 75
head. On the foreign side of the market a liberal show of
beasts was offered, including receipts from Denmark, Spain,
Sweden, and America. Sales progressed quietly at about late
currencies. A. fair supply of sheep was in the market. Business
was vary slow at about late rates. The best Downs and half-
breds found buyers at Cs 10d. to 7s. per 81b. Lambs were
quiet at 7s. to Bs. per 81b. Calves and pigs were inactive,
and without change. At Deptford there were about 700
beasts, and 11,000 sheep and lambs. Inferior beasts, 4s. to
Is. ; second quality, ss. to Is. 64.; prime large oxen, Is. Bd.
to Is. 10d, ; prime Scots, 55. 101 to 6s. ; interior sheep, 41.
to 55 •, second quality, Is. to 6s. : prime coarse-w0011ed,64.64.
to 65 Bth; prime Southdowns, 6s. Bd. to 75 ; large coarse
calves, Is. 6d. to Cs.; prime small ditto, 6s. to 6s. 41 ; large
hogs, 4s. to 4s. 6d.; small porkers, 4s. 6d. to Is.; lambs, 7s.
to Bs. per 81b. to sink the offal.
METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.-MoNDAY.
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MOE

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£l5 10s. ; Worcester, £4 4s. to £5 12s. • Ani £3 10s. to
£4 153.; Belgian, £2 to £2 163. per cwt.
edema, £2 10a. to