The Express.
London, England, 1868-02-21 00:00:00

MARKET&

TALLOW.—TurnseDav ilvitrum.—Tha ambit dosed
steady. Spot sad Mara, 425. 3d. to 421. ; April to
Jane, 425. 3d. ; JUDO, 425. 9d. ; October to December,
435. 3d. to 6d. Delimits* to Lot 'min, 1,408 casks ;
arrivals, 707 oaks.

LAOS AND HOSlNEY.—Ncerrnranan, Fse. 20.—The
reverts this week are of a diverts ohs:seta, but we
think there are favoanbte symptoms forth. spring mason,
notwithstanding that It is late. ISM end fancy lease are
becoming a little more in favour in the fashionable world,
and there is • somewhat improved demand far that class
of goods, and certainly no ground for despondency. The
home trade le rather quiet for the time of the year, but
several foreign buyers have pissed orders to a fair extent.
We hear that some who have purchased largely in Calais,
owing to the industriously oirmilsted notion of the in-
feriority of English design, now and that if they bad
come to Nottingham they could have done better both in
1 rice and quality. The excitement in the cotton market
es partially extended to the hosiery warehouses of this
district, at which there is a pressure of orders, while yarns
have generally gone up 2a. a bundle. All claws of work-
people are fairly employed, and unless there is a reaction,
there is every prospect that the comparative dulness of
the winter may be compensated by • brisk spring trade.
Botlingham Journal.

(707EON.—LivraPoot, FED. W.—Market strong, at Ad.
to id. advanoe. Estimated sales to-day, 20,000 bales,
including 5,000 speculation and export. 10,000 Ama-
mi, 9d. to 111 d. ; 1,200 Aymara, &c., lOid.; 50 Mama-
Sam, 10441. ; 2,000 Sgyptiass, 100. to 230. ; 300 Smyrna,
74d. to 810.; 6,430 Surat, 80. so 940..; Ilath ap,t, id. to 84d.;
Bengal, Scinde, &a., lid. to 7jd. Fair Mot. 81d. ;
fair Oonirawuttee, 8 d. ; Lair Broach, Bjd. ; fair Bengal,
71d. ; faux Egyptian, 111 d. ; fair Portrait), 1040.; middling
Bowed', 1040.; middling Orleans, 1040.

COTTON GOODS.—MAKCIILSTER, Fn. 20. 'The
rapidity with which cotton has risen lately at Liverpool
and in London, under the influence of what appears to be
as almost unprecedented speculation, is astounding to
those engaged in manufactures. The price of middling
Orleans little more than a month ago, was 7d., and to-day
sale. are quoted at 100. per lb., with a general belief that
it will go up to 12d. The movement is almost paralysing
trade here. Manufacturers endeavour to follow as well
as they can, but are in fact unable to get nearer than gd.
per piece of prices which would cover the cost of the raw
material. There is, therefore, very little bona fide busi-
ness practicable. The advices from India are more
encouraging. Not only are prices advancing, but at Kur-
rachee and some other markets stocks of Manchester
goods were nearly sold out. There is a good deal of spe-
culation here in manufactures, as well as in cotton at
Liverpool.

WOOL AND WORSTED. —BRADFORD, FEB. 20
There is a slight improvement again in the wool market,
with a hardening tendency in prices, although there is no
disposition to respond to the excited feeling which appears
to pervade the Liverpool cotton market. Holders of wool
find that they cannot replace at current rates, and on that
account are not ready sellers. Notwithstanding the im-
provement in wool during the past few weeks, the up-
ward tendency of wool is very slow, as apparent from the
fact that an advance of one halfpenny per pound has not
been established during the pant fortnight. Many
people still act with great caution, and are willing to
believe that the " better time" so long desired has
not as yet come. During this afternoon there was a
large public sale of wool by Messrs. Louis and Son. The
attendance was not large, ma though the bidding. went
slowly, yet good prices were realised. The follosing are
a few amongst the bidding.: Stafford hog matching neat,
PA. per lb.; Stafford hog matching, blue and
fine, 1814.; shorn lamb, 121 d.; Kent super, 13gd.;
Kent downright, 10d. ; Kent choice, 12d. ; prime
tog matching, 160. ; pickwether matching, 17d.. ;
Down ewes, 14d. ; diamond tog matching. laid;
Lincoln wethers, 140.; Down withers, 1314.• deep Down
hogs, 14d.; half-bred bogs, ltd.; wether skin, 12a.; half-
bred hogs and wethers, lei& ' • long wither, combing,
120.; superior Lincoln bogs, 181 d. ; superior Lincoln
wethers, lqd. In wonted yarns there was a steady
business doing for both home and export. Spinners
are again seeking an advance in prices, but merchants arc
not in a position to yield to the quotations sought, and
business can duly be effected on late rates. Seine spinners
who have taken fair orders of lato are endeavouring to
effect beelines at a higher 'save of prices. In some scats,
such as low 30's, a alight advance may be made. Where an
advance is realised the result le quite exceptioaL In pieces
there has been some business done. The great
excitement in the Liverpool cotton market has induced
cone export merchants to place contracts in plain goods.
A few orders have also been placed for Amenca, and the
French hive taken more good, than of late. Beyond this
there is little change. There are still heavy goods in the
bands of many manufacturers, and the improvement which
has taken place is very partial indeed. Heavy goods, such
as runlets and hidings, are still in great demand at higher
rates. The position of the manufacture's is a difficult one ;
not only are cotton warp@ higher in price, but in some
eases spinners are withholding their quotations altogether.
Where cheap lots of fancy goods can be obtained they are
eagerly picked up.
CORN.—Bituanroww, Frs. 20.—At this day's market
there was a less supply of English wheat, which sold
slowly at an advance of Is. per quarter. English barley
1.. per quarter lower ; foreign unaltered. Chits 6.1. per
quarter higher. Beano fully as dear. More inquiry for
peas.

BRISTOL, Fee. 20.—At our market to-day there was a
very small supply of English wheat, for which farrnereasked
2e. per qr. more money, and in the sake effected IL per
qr. advance was realised. Foreign sold slowly, at IL per
qr. over last week's rate. Malting barley firm ; grinding
parcel. unaltered. Oats are in short supply, and the turn
in favour of sellers ; beet tawniee and blacks realise Zr..
per 30Ilte. In maize, beans, or peas no alteration.

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Bust Sr. EDMONDS, FEB. 19.—There was • fair supply
of wheat offered by farmers at this market to-day ; the
condition has improved during the past week, and the
trade was brisk at fully Ste. per qr. more money. There
was scarcely any malting barley moiler ; prices were quite
Is. to 2s. per qr. higher. Oats and other articles fully
maintain late rates. White wheat, 78s. to 835.; red ditto,
70s. to 78e. Barley, 40s. to 41i . per qr. Av
Wheat, 0281 qrs., 70e. lld. ; barley, 1,9061 qrs., 42..
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Divine, Fan. 20.—We had a brisk trade for wheat to•
day at last week's prices, and nearly every lot was cleared.
There wee but a slow trade for barley, but but week's
prices were in moat instances maintained. Oats sold st
last week's prices. Beans in large supply, and not quite
so brisk a trade. Peas as before quoted. Best white
wheat,6d. 355. to 445. 6d. ; best red ditto, 35a. to
38s. ; barley, 375. to 46a. ; beans, 245. to 28a. ;
oats, 24a. to 295. ; peas, 20s. to 255. ; vetches, 245. to
20e. ; rye, 19s. to 21a. ; fine flour, 5215. to 60s. ; best
seconds, 54a. to 561.

Faosm, Fun. 19.—As is usual just before the large
annual fair, there was but a small attendance at market
to-day, and the supply of corn was in proportion. The
trade for wheat had an improved tone, and prices ad-
vanced le, to 2e. the qr. The range was from tide, to 765.
Barley was also dearer, there being jest now an active
demand for seed purposes; the quotations ranged from
34e. to 41s. Oats are also a brisk trade, at enhanced rates,
the quotation to-day being 2Gs. to 33. per qr. Beans
were in demand, and fully recent rates were realimd. In
peas not much was doing. The quotation for flour is 535.
to 55a. the sack.

Gtoucrirme, Fru. 19.-Since this day se'nnight then
has been a firmer tone prevailing in the can trade, and
considerable transactions have taken place at rates unob-
tainable last week. Supplies of English wheat are mode-
rate at this and the neighbouring marks* and with •
good demand prioes have improved la. to 2s, per qr.
Foreign is in fair request at Is. per qr. more money. The
demand for barley continues limited, but previous curren-
cies are fully supported. Stocks of oats are light, and
holders generally insist upon an advance of 3d. to 6d. per
qr. Other articles unaltered.
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MucaEmma, Fut. 20.—Our market this morning was
well attended. For English wheat rather more money
was in some oases asked, but could not be obtained.
Californian sold at an advance since this day oe'nnight of
3d. to 4d. per rotal. Fleur Ina taken slowly, and pre-
vious prices could not be exceeded. Oats ruled firm.
Oatmeal met a limited inquiry, at Lite rate.. Beans were
rather dearer. In Indian corn there was no change,

NZWARK. Fin. 19.—The supply of wheat was pretty
fair sad there was a tolerable demand, the rates of last
week being exceeded about la. per qr. Fine barley very
dear ; mooadary aorta same as last week. Oats were a
ready sale and a little firmer. The demand for beans wee
steady, and rates tended upwards.
Nzwitutv, Fes. 20.—The supply of wheat this day WA
good, choice samples were Is. dearer, other kinds • dull
sale at late rates. Barley was very plentiful, the trade
slow, sad in favour of the buyer. Oata, 6d. to ls. more
money. Beans firm at former prices.
lIIIILIDOE, Fes. 20.—The weather being favourable for
the bad, aping corn foe seed is in demand. The wheat
trade ales is motive at higher rates, from Ms. to 88s. per
41s. to Ws. ; pees, etla ; barley, We. to
rm ealle, !d.to 36a ; rye, 46e. par qr.
ithoonsei, Ifra. 19.—A• emptied with last week
wheat toes 4s. sp ea tap, sad la ad. up on average.
balmy Ina 15. up as top sad Bd. down on avenge.
Cain wen la IL sp ea imp, sad L. 7d. up on average.
Dem were fa ay ea sad la Bd. up on avenge.
rya, I. le s led. to 475. 6d. ; mein,
fis. Mai.; Wm. as. to

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i: lltreetorws, in. 19.—There has beta a Mini el is
Ore demand for Pet beast. et Bowe al the Wel rebel,
ad Ws IN we doeiri whip be • km' arrislew at the /el-
bow* ben ml Welke, bat ea lee poister et
it have rereimit week the lode trOI resume
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6d. to 7d. per lb. (Woes have been_ mares, and bet gay *atlas bees been sheds ;ems nue been blab bait
qualities hub. Meted 7 per lb. Been pro" ha,
ummsaded
as avenge rale, t Rtes have not mataauni
altered duo last report, from Bs. 4d. to 9s. la, score. Porkers la good at 91. per emu.
Nonpluses lima 19.-We bad a moderate show al
beads, for whist there was a rather slow We, ai '1
week's riose-from Bs. to Bs. 4d. for best qua*, sad
second ditto from 7s. 6d. to Ba, There wee • taa;i
supply of sheep, which realised from 60. to 74d. per
Ib
and for quality of a mender, description from 64. to tki.
Veal fetched from Bd. to Bid. Par et pigs !were 'dun
at from 6d. to 6s. 3d. per Mona, and broom pigs tom 68,
to 6s. 6d. be...:k at roarkat Beast; 227; sheep, 748;
33.
Wwurno, Pre. 19.-There war s good supply of ht
stock at market to.day. Besets fetched fart week's
pries, and mutton was nearly id. per lb. dearer. Store
cattle met • fair demand, at last week's rate'. Beef,
ya, 6a, to ga. per stone of 141 b. ; beet quality of mutton
(small sheep), 71d. to &L per lb. ; next quality,
sheep), 7d. ; 'wee, 6)d. ; pork and boom pigs, 6s. 98.
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7s. par stone of 141 b. The numbers were :-Fat beasts,
1,020 ; sheep, 4,500 ; store cattle, 260 ; putt, 720.
Eoneerraoa, FZB. 19.-The number of cattle this mere,
ing was lees than on this day se'nnight, there bete e 476,
or an decrease of 186 heed. The demand was goaaf, sat
last week's prices were folly maintained. The better son
of cattle brought readily Bs. ; middling and inferior. 7x
to 75. 6d. per stone. The number of sheep war
being 76 more than last week. The demand war gee):
and priors were higher than those obtained last mote.
Top price of the best mutton, Bd. ; current, 71d. to 7tl,
and down to 7d. per lb. Fed pigs, sa. lid. to CA
per stone ; six to eight weeks old ditto, 7s. to lla. a heat