The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-10-12 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MA RK-LANE.—M 08 DAV.
There was. fair amount of fimausaw observable in the pro.
'rinds' markete hold on Saturday. Wheat was not in active
request, but values were well maintained. All descriptions
of spring corn were steady in value. Continental minces re-
port the trade firm, but without activity. At Mark-lem to-
day the grain trade was firm. The supply of English wheat
was only moderate. Although not active, the demand was
steady, and prices were well maintained In foreign wheat
a fair amount of business was transacted, and fine
Russian sorts were Is. per qr. dearer on the week.
Choice malting barley was scarce and dearer. Grind.
lag and distilling sorts commanded extreme prices. Malt
was firm, at late rates. Sales in oats have progressed steadily,
and sound corn has been disposed of at 6d. per qr. more money.
Maize has been in request, and has occasionally commanded
an advance of gol, per qr. Rearm and peas tending upwards
in value. Flour has been firm, at last Monday's Dor,
meat.
MARE-LANE.—WEDNE,DAV.
The grain trade at Mark.laue to•day has been without
feature of importance. The supply of English wheat has
been only moderate, and the quality Indifferent. Foreign
wheat has been in moderate supply. Although not active.
the demand has been Item, and prices have Mon well main..
tamed. Fine malting barley has commanded extreme quota'
Done. Grinding and distilling sorts are unaltered. Malt hai,
. realised full prices. I /ate have mat a fair sale, at quite late
rates. Beans and pea. unchanged. Flour firm.
IdIETROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—MONDAY.
There has been no feature of importance in the cattle
trade to day. A moderate supply of beaeta has been on
sale, and some good-couditioned stock has been observable
amongst the receipt. from out own grazing district.
Prime. breeds have been in request, and have realized full
prices, the beet Scots making ss. 1011. to 64. per ill,. Short-
horns, however, have continued quiet of sale, and have been
(Reposed of at in. 6d, to be. per bib. Amongst the forel ii
supply were 105 Dutch, 15 Gothenburg, and 170 Spanish.
From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northampterethire WO
received about 1,750 head: from other parts of England
about 200 ; from Scotland, about 100; and from Ireland 150,
principally cows The supply of sheep has been more ex.
temive. For prime breeds there has been a moderato
demand, and choice Downs have sold at 65. ed. to 7s. per Slb.
Other breeds have been quiet calves have found buyers. at
about late rates. Piga have changed hands on former terms.
Per 81b, to sink the offal,
a d. a d. s. cl. . ii,
Coarseand inf. beasts 4 04 4 PiimeSonthdowns 6 5 7 d
Second quality ditto 4 6 6 0 Urge coarse calve. 5 0 5
Prime large oxen .. 6 6 6 8 Prime small ditto 6 11l 6 4
Prime Scots, itc.... 5 8 6 0 Large hogs .. ~ .. 3 8 4
Coarseand int. sheep 4 b 4 10 Small porkers.... 4
Second quality ditto 5 05 8 Lambs ...... .... 0 00 li
I
Pr. coarse woolled.. 6 2 6 6

51 STROPOLITAN MItAT MAR/MT.—MONDAY.
There were moderate supplies of meat OD offer hereto-day.
Owing to the cooler temperature the trade was steady, awl
priets lu some instances were slightly higher.
Per Bth. by the carcase.
s d. s. d. Ld e
Inferior beef 3 4 3 8 Inferior mutton 4 U 4
Middling ditto.
prbue large ditto 4 8 5 0 Prime ditto 5 0 ii
Prime small ditto 5 0 6 4 Large pork 4 0 4 5
Veal ........ 6 0 b drnall pork r 0

gIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS may
be halos the NEW SYSTEM of HIRING, for Two or
m Years; after which, and without any further pay.
meat, to become the property of the hirer. All balm.
manta had on this system. or otherwise, will be
Etehanged any time within six months for any other, if
lot approved of. and returned carriage free. And fur.
ther,after • trial of three years, any Pianoforte or liar.
Inoninto wortld be taken back, at its original cost, sad
the money ',darned, deducting the smut charge fur hire
Offerlait Seater sitrautageti than the London or Sir.
soingham rpi) G. P. UREEN, Pianoforte
Teacherand Inner, Mame Waratioaar ,iSO, Caatie-litreet,
DuMey.