The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-27 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

MARK LAY.t.—MoNDAY.
The accounts from various parts of Et4[lBllli ill reference
to the appearance of the crops being conflicting, there was
all improved feeling in the demand for all kinds of English
wheat to-day, at an advance hi the quotations compared
with Monday last of Is. per qr. The supply on offer was
very limited, hut in fair average condition. The at of
foreign wheat was good. Even the finest samples were a
slow inquiry. Nevertheless, the quotations were well sup-
ported. Floating cargoes of grain commanded very little
attention. No English barley was on sale, but the supply of
foreign was extensive. The demand was chiefly in retail, at
the late decline in the quotations. We have no change
to notice in the value of malt. In most kinds about an average
business WAS transacted. The show of sample, was tolerably
good. Good sound oats moved off steadily, at full prices ; but
heated samples were a drill inquiry, at barely late rates.
Beans were In short supply, arid moderate request, at last
week's currency. Yeas were held at extreme rides, but the
inquiry for them was very Inactive. The supply was
limited. We have no change to notice in the value of flour.
Indian corn sold slowly, at the late decline in the quotations.
Seeds and cakes were a slow sale, but not cheaper.

MARK-LANE, WEDNEZDAY.
There was again a very limited supply of Englisls wheat on
sale here, for which the demand rules inactive nevertheless,
in all sales concluded the full prices of Monday last were
realised. Foreign wheat—of which the %bow was extensive
and in excellent condition—met a fair inquiry, on full)
former terms. Barley was is request, and the quotations
generally ruled firmer. There was very little doing in the
floating cargo trade, the favourable harvest prospects having
had a depressing influence, but the quotations rema's
nominally unaltered. There was no animation in the malt
trade, but factors ,lemanded late rates. The supply of rade
was plentiful, and fine qualities sold steadily at Mottda)%
currencies, hut inferior corn was doll and drooping. Beans,
owM4 to their comparative scarcity, supported late rates,
with a slow sale. Peas commanded little attention, but we
make no change it, value. Linseed changed hands at the
recent advance ; rapeseed ruled inactive. Town-mule floor
sold slowly at the late resluction. Foreign and country
marks were held On former terms, the demand being very
quiet.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, MONDAY,
To-day's market woo seasonably well supplied with lowig-r,
stock, which moved off freely on rather higher terms . Corn-
pared with Monday last there was a decided falling off fo fho
a, rivals of beasts fresh up from our own grazirtu districts,
but the condition of most breeds was good. A.the a ttendeure
of butchers was numerous the heel trade was somewhat
active, at an advance in the quotations 01 4.1. per 61b., anal
at which a good clearance was effected. The best Scots and
crosses sold at 55. per 81b. The arrivals of beasts from
Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire comprised
about 1,800 Scots, shorthorus, au! crosses; from othel
parts of England, 420 varlous breeds; from Scotland,
31 Scots and crosses and from Ireland 00 oxen, &c.
There was a falling off in the show of sheep compared with
this day se'enight. The inquiry tie all breeds ruled ItteaAly,
and micas, compared with this day se'enight, advanced fully
4,1. per SM. The best Downs and half-breds were dispelled of
at Cs. per Sib. The sale for lambs was steady, and the quota-
tions, which ranged to Ca. tel. to es. ed. per 8115., were
rather on the advance. The supply was seasonably good.
Crime small calves sold freely, at Id. per OM more money.
Inferior calves were a slow sale, at late rates. Prices ranged
from 35. Ad. to es. 2,1. per 1511. The sale for pigs was very
inactive, st last week's currency. The number bronchc
forward was only moderate.