The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-12-05 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

NI A RK-LAN E. olenOlr.
There were only moderate supplies ot produce on oiler
at most rrf the country markets on Saturday, but trade
generally ruled dull, and all articles tended downwards in
val.. Wheat, as a rule, gave way about is. per qr. In
America, owing to an increased export demand, both wheat
and flour are the turn dearer. (Cu the Continent there has
been very little doing in wheat on English accouut , but
- spring corn hair met a moderate inquiry, at about stationary
prices. There was a short supply of klnglish wheat on sale
at Mark-lane today, but the quality of the produce
was good. her all kinds the demand ruled very inactive,
and Monday's quotations were with difficulty supported.
The show of foreign sample* was somewhat extensive, and
the trade continues of a retail character at about stationary
currencies. The barley trade was very quiet, and sales could
only be effected at a reduction of Is. per qr. on all descrip-
tions. Malt was dull, but nominally unaltered in value.
The supply of oats was rather extensive, and the demand
ruled quiet New corn was, therefore, lower to sell. Owing
to the excessive importations beaus gave way in value about
Is. per qr., and very few transactions took place even at
that reduction. White peas were also Is. per qr, cheaper,
with a dull sale. In other descriptions no change took
place. There was nothing doing in the English seed market
Clovers were held firmly, but mustard and tares were al-
tom•ther reel, trot Cakes ruled steady. The flour trade
wai very inaninia,e, but without quotable change in the
value of any description.
M ARK-LA NE.—WEngEsnar.
There was a moderate supply of English wheat on sale
here to-day, the condition of which was good. The trade
continued in the same dull, inactive state, which has chit.
racterised it for some time past, but prices were withrait
quotable change. ins foreign wheat a few retail sales ewe
effected at late rates. Barley changed hands slowly at
reduced currencies. The malt trade was dull and values
hail a drooping tendency. There was a large supply of oats,
lint good mural era changed hands our former terms. Beans
were a slow sale at the recent reduction. Peas were little
inquired for, but no further change t.k place. There wa
nothing &hag in the English seed market. Clovers wers
firmly hell, but linseed arid rapeseed were very quiet. 11011
was very dull, and late rates were difficult to realise.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—MoNhaIf.
There were moderate supplies of foreign stock on sale at
this morning's market, in fair average condition. The de-
mand ruled fairly active for all qualities, and lard week's
prices were well maintained. The show of beasts from our
irwri grazing districts was fairly extensive, and a slight im
provement was noticeable in the quality of the stock. There
was no important feature in the trade, although really choice
animals realised, in some Instances, rather more money—
my 5e tel. per 81b. From Lincolnshire, Leicester-
shire, and Northamptonshire we received about 1,710
shorthorns, La; about 380 of various breeds
from other parts of Englaild ; 285 excellent Scots
and cremes from Scotland ; and about 150 beasts from Ire-
land. The number of sheep in the pens was rather short,
and, with a better feeling in the trade, and a slightly In-
creased demand, the quotations advanced 2rl. per stone.
the condition of the animals was, on the whole, better than
for some time past. Best Downs and Imlf.breds realis
ss. 2d per ell, There was a fir inquiry for prime sr. II
calves, and prices ruled Man. Pigs were without change is
value, hut the trade ruled very dull.
111 iPS.
The market 1136 continued quiet. Fine parcels have been
purchased ti a lerate extent, but very tea tran-
sactions have taken plate iii other qiialitas. Prices
are unalterod. Mid and East Keels, 21. lox. to 71. 15s ;
Weald 01 KCIMS, 2/. to 41. PA. •' Susses, IL to 4/. ; Farnham%
41. to &Z. 15s. ; Coventry, 41. to IL; Bavarians, IL 105. to
41. 105. ; Belgians, IC to 31 ; Yearlings, 3/. to 41. per cwt.
WOOL
The pal tic sales of colonial wool are progressing steadily.
The attendance of home and foreign buyers is good, and
much more tormsrons than at previous sales. The competi-
tion is brisk for all descriptions, anti prices are well Into-
ported. Faulty wools show an advance of about Id. per lb.,
and other sorts have tended upwards in value. Enalids
wool has been quiet, at previous quotations. Con,ot
prices of English wool :—Fleeces.—Southdown hoggets, Is.
to is Sri.; hall-heeds, Is. 4d. to Is. Id.; Kent fleeces,
Is. 41 to ls. ; Southdown ewes and seethe's). la.
urL
to is 34d.; Leicester ditto, Is. 3d. to Is. airl per lb. Sorts.—
clothing, Is. 241. to Is. 74.. ; combing, is. OIL Is 11.6 d, per lb.
POTATOES
Liberal supplies of potatoes, of indifferent q are CM
wale at these marketa. The trade haa continued quiet at about
late rates. English Regents, 605, to lies.; nooton Regents.
80s. to 180 s.; aa,i French, Its. 10 805, per ton.

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