The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-01 00:00:00

STATE OF TRADE,

CARDIFF, Sept. 30.—Trade continues brisk, not-
withstanding that the late heavy pressure upon busi-
ness which has been experienced in most depart-
ments of the dock trade, has somewhat subsided.
The demand for steam coal continues great, and is
not equalled by the supply. The arrivals of vessels
continue numerous, and freights are similar to those
last quoted, with a slight rise to the Mediterranean
ports. Iron is also in increasing demand, and late
prices are freely maintained, as well as those for
coal. An extra 3d to 6d per ton for the latter is
now given in urgent cases.
DUNDEE, 29th.—Flax was in slow demand to-
day again, and sales could only be effected by
meeting buyers to some extent. A few transactions
are reported, but the total quantity sold was small.
The better qualities are most wanted, the lower
marks of this year's importation being very bad.
Fine tow and codilla are in fair request, and main-
tain their value, but common sorts are very un
saleable. There is a good inquiry for jute, and all
qualities command a ready sale at a farther small
advance, but the market is not well supplied. The
demand for yarns was remarkably active to-day,
and a farther advance was readily got on all
qualities, flax, tow, and jute. A considerable
quantity changed hands, and the sales might have
been much more extensive had spinners been so
inclined. The linen market was equally brisk, both
for the home trade and for export, Several home
trade buyers were in the market, but neither they
nor those buying for shipment could place their
orders to the extent they wanted. Prices of all
descriptions of linens, including the coarse jute
fabrics made here, and the better classes of flax and
tow goods made in the neighbouring towns, are all
higher.

LEICESTER, 30th.—There is continued activity in
the hosiery trade, and the demand for both fancy
and regular goods is still brisk. Manufacturers are
well employed to order. In the country districts
business is more healthy than for some time past.
The yarn market is extremely firm, and very high
prices are realised. Wools are selling at late rates,
and the market is quiet.
NOTTINGHAM, 30th.—There has been less busi-
ness doing in lace goods during the past few days
than for some weeks past, especially in cotton
fabrics. The demand also for black silk laces and
edgings has not been so active, but quillings con-
tinue in tolerable request. Buyers purchase only
what they require, and manufacturers produce ac-
cordingly, the market being kept very bare of
stock. There is not much alteration in the hosiery
trade, there being a tolerably good demand for
goods, notwithstanding the high rate of yarns.

MARKETS—This Day.

MARK-LANE.

IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES. —Wheat, 43s 9d ;
barley, 35s 9d ; oats, 20s 2d; rye, 32s Id ; beans, 38s Ild;
and peas, 36s 9d.
THE SIR WEEKS' AVERAGES. - Wheat, 44s 10d;
barley, 34s 2d; oats, 21s 9d; rye, 32s 7d; beans, 39s 541;
peas, 36s 3d.

ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LASTWEEK.—Wheat, 131,540;
barley, 41,867 ; oats, 13,810; rye, 521; beaus, 2,251; peas
1,136 quarters.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

There was a fair average supply of beasts on offer here
today as to number, but the general quality of the stock
was inferior. Sales progressed slowly, et Monday's cur-
rency. The top figure was 4s 10d per Sibs. The show of
sheep was moderate. Most kinds changed hands somewhat
freely, at full prices. The best Downs realised 5s 2d per
81bs. Calves were in demand, tut no change took place in
quotations. The best veal was worth fully 4s 4d per Blbs.
The sale for pigs was heavy, and prices had a drooping ten-
dency, Milch cows were very dull.

Per Sib, to sink the offal.
s. d. s. d.
Crse. &inf. beasts 3 2 3 6
Second quality do. 3 8 4 2
Prime large oxen 4 4 4 6
Prime Scots, &.c. 4 8 4 10
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 6 4 0
Second quality do. 4 2 4 6
Lambs, Os
Suckling calves, 14s to 20s
20s to 26a each.
TOTAL SUPPLY.

s. d. s. d.
Primeers-wool d 0.4 8 4 10
Pme. S' thdown do .5 0 5 2
Largo orse. calves 3 4 4 0
Prime small do 4 2 4 4
Large hogs 3 8 4 2
Small porkers 44 4 8
)d to Os Od.

and quarter-old store pigs,

Beasts ...
Cows 135
Sheep and lambs .. 6,600
Calves 3lO )
rigs 470 )

FOREIGN SUPPLY.
Beasts .. 512
Sheop and lambs 1,560
Calves
Pigs

MEAT MARKETS.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.—The demand for all
kinds of meat is heavy, and prices barely supported :
Beef, from 2s 6d to 4s Od , mutton, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; lamb,
Os Od to Os Od; veal, 38 8d to 4s 2d; and pork, 35 8d to 4s
8d per Blbs, by the carcase.
SOUTHALL, Sept. 30.—Our market was well supplied
with stock, and the trade ruled heavy as follows :—Beet,
from 3s 4d to 4s 8d ; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s 2d ; veal, 4s Od
to 4s 4d; lamb, Os Od to Os Od; and pork, 3s 10d to 4s 8d
per 81bs, to sink the offal.

ROMFORD, Sept. 30.—The trade was in a sluggish state,
at drooping prices. Bed, from 3s 4d to 4s 10d ; mutton,
4s Od to 5s 2d ; lamb, --a Od to —s Od ; veal, 3s 8d to 4s
4d ; and pork, 3s 8d to 4s 8d per 81bs ; suckling calves,
14s to 19s ; quarter-old store pigs, 18s to 265; and milch
cows, £l4 to £lB Os each.