The Sun.
London, England, 1853-08-01 00:00:00

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1N G, AUGUST 1, 1853_

MARKET NEWS-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

The country markets held on Saturday were rather
scantily supplied with wheat, in which a fair amount of
business was doing at full prices. The few samples of •
barley brought forward realised previous rates. Oats,
beans, peas, and flour were in short supply, and fair re-
quest at fully late figures.
The continental markets have been firm for all kinds of
grain, especially for wheat and the best oats. In some
instances, prices have further advanced. Advices from
New York to the 16th ult., state that both grain and flour
were improving in value.
Up to our market, last week, the arrivals of grain were
very moderate. From abroad, they amounted to 38,891
quarters of wheat, 18,791 barley, 23,443 oats, 563 beans,
419 peas, 600 tares, 5,740 linseed, 1,122 rapeseed, 4,059
sacks, and 13,729 barrels of flour.
Fresh up to this morning's market the receipts of wheat
from Essex and Kent were but moderate. From all other
quarters, coastwise and by land carriage, the supply was
somewhat less than on Monday last ; hence the show of
samples of both red and white was comparatively small.
Notwithstanding that the attendance of buyers was by no
means numerous, and that nearly 40,000 qrs. of wheat
were received from abroad last week, the demand for all
kinds of English wheat ruled firm, at an advance in the
quotations of ls. to 2s. per qr., and at which a good
clearance was effected.
There was more doing for forward delivery, and the
currencies improved ls. per qr., with considerable firm-
ness on the part of the growers.
The show of foreign wheat was larger than for some
time past ; nevertheless, rather an extensive business was
transacted in it, at, in some instances, a further improve-
ment in value of ls. per quarter.
Several floating cargoes off Falmouth went at a slight
advance. The arrivals have been large.
No English barley at market ; but the supply of foreign
was large. Sales progressed slowly, and damp parcels were
much neglected. In prices no change took place.
The sale for malt ruled steady, at late rates.
With oats we were largely supplied. The demand was
tolerably firm, yet the currencies were 6d. per quarter
lower than on Monday last.
The inquiry for beans was wholly in retail on former
terms.
Waad a moderate sale for peas, at full currencies.
Indian corn afloat was quite as dear as last week.
The flour trade was steady, and prices were well sup-
ported.

CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE.
Wheat—Essex & gent, Malt—Chevalier • • —61 s 63s
Red .... new 47s to 53s Oats Yorkshire and
Ditto .• .• ........ old 47s 57s Lincolnsh., Feed 19s 243
unto, White new 47s 57s Potato .......... 245:298
Ditto.. • • .... old 49s 69s Yonghal and Cork
Norfolk and Lin- Black. •••• .. 18s 22s
coin, Red, old 47s 57s Cork, White ... • • 215 248
Ditto new • • ••.. 43s 52s Scotch, Feed..... 24s 278
aye—Old .• —.•...• .. 283 305 Beans—Tick .• • ...... 37s 41s
New ••• • •• ...... 29s 31s Pigeons ...... .... 393 478
Bvley—Grinding .• •.. 26s 29s Peas—Grey .. ••••.. •• 331 388
Malting ....• •• .. 30s 32s Male .........• 36s 39s
Chevaller.• .• •.. 33s 36s White „.......... 394 43s
Malt—Suffolk and Nor- Boilers .......... 40s 433
52s 58s Flonr—Town-made... 45s 50s
46s 52s Suffolk .......... 37s 39s
iCingstonandWare 57s 608 , Atoekta &Norfolk 37s 425
SMITHFIELD.

During the last week the import of foreign stock into
London amounted to 10,558 head. In the corresponding
period of 1852, we received 7,805 ; in 1851, 9,001 ; in
1850, 5,788 ; in 1849, 5,988 ; and in 1848, 6,703, and in
1847, 7,415 head.
IMPORTS INTO LONDON LAST WEER.
From Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs.
Bromvershaveu 46 .-. 34
Harlingen 248 428 ... 8 ... 265 ... 490
Tonningeu 477 ... 496 ... - -
Hamburgh — ... 1,603 ... •••
Rotterdam 602 ... 1,993 ... 515 ... 490
Dordt 95 ... 366 ... 89
Amsterdam
Nieu Diep 83 ... 739 ...
Ostend BO
Dunkirk..
Bilboa

250 ... 10
61. ... -
12 ... -
20 ... 7

Total .... 1,454 ... 6,823 ... 676 —1,098 ... 507
The yearly comparison of weekly imports is as under :
Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs.
1852 ...... 1,13S ... 4,574 ... 853 856 ... 354
1851 1,475 ... 5,381 ... 1,253 538 454
1850 684 ... 3,664 ... 622 ... 463 ... 355
1849 752 4,350 ... 405 351 ... 100
Is4B BlB 5,045 ... 237 ... CO3 ...
We were very extensively supplied with foreign stock
today. Its general quality being inferior, the demand
ruled heavy, and prices were not supported. There were
100 oxen from Spain on show. . . . .

The arrivals of beasts from our own grazing districts
were considerably on the increase and in somewhat im-
proved condition. The supply being greatly in excess of
the wants of the butchers, the beef trade ruled exceedingly
heavy, at a decline in the quotations of Monday last of
from 2d. to, in some instances, 4d. per 81bs., and a total
clearance was not effected.
From the northern grazing districts we received 1,800
shorthorns ; from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridge-
shire, 600 Scots and shorthorns ; from other parts of Eng-
land, 500 of various breeds ; and, front Scotland, 450
home-bred polled Scots, chiefly per railway.
With sheep we were but moderately supplied, the time
of year considered ; hence the mutton trade ruled firm,
and, in some few instances, late rates were rather exceeded.
The general top figure for Downs was 55., but a few very
superior qualities ss. 2d. per Sibs.
Lambs, the show of which was by nomeans large, moved
off steadily at full prices, viz., ss. to Gs. per Sibs.
There was a very inactive inquiry for calves, the supply
of which was good, at a further decline in the • quotations
of 2d. per 81bs.
The pork trade was heavy, and late rates were with
difficulty supported.
Per 81bs to sink the ofals.
S. d. n. d.
Inferior Beasts.... 3 oto 3 4

G. cl. R. d.
Prime Southdown 410 5 0
I Large crse. calves 3 4 4 0
I Prime small d 0... 4 2 4 8
L Large hogs 3 0 3 6
I Small porkers 3 8 4 0
Suckling calves ..20 0 26 0
Quarter old pigs 20 0 25 0
s Od to Cs Od.

Second quality.... 3 6 3 8
Prime large oxen 310 4 0
Prime Scots, &c. 4 2 4 4
Inferior Sheep ...3 6 310
Second quality ...4 0 4 4
Prime crse.-wlled.4 6 4 8
Lambs

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SPORTING NOTES.

TUE PRIGIITON MEETING.

Mr. Dorling, the enter, rising Clerk of the Course at
Epsom, has permanently established the popularity of
the Brighton Moetmg. Under his direction the cha-
racter of the different races has been improved, an
ample supply of sport provided, and proper arrange-
ments have been made for conducting the business of
the meeting in an efficient manner. The extensive alte-
rations which have been recently made on the course,
and the institution of new and valuable stakes, suffi-
ciently attest the liberality of the management.

The gathering will commence on Wecslnesday and ter-
minate on Friday, the last day being entirely occupied
by the displays of " noble horsemanship" by the mem-
bers of the Brighton Race Club. Seven events are ap-
pointed for decision on Wednesday, but, at present,
they have commanded little attention. The principal
item in the programme is the Brighton Stakes, to which
there are 19 acceptances, including the winners of the
Goodwood Stakes and Cup. The penalties, however, ,
which both Adine and Jouvence have incurred by their
achievements last week, render their respective chances
comparatively insignificant. Pantomime has been backed
with considerable spirit ; he is favourably weighted, but
the confidence of his partisans may be misplaced. If
intended, Father Thames will be a formidable competi-
tor. The proceedings, however, connected with his
withdrawal from the Goodwood Stakes admit of little
satisfactory explanation, and this circumstance induces
me to regard the movements of his party with well-
founded suspicion. Antigone's pretensions to support
are undeniably sound—carrying fist 121 b, she obtained
a forward position in the race for the Goodwood
Stakes ; for this event she is handicapped at
7st 61b, and the difference in the weight will perhaps
be more than counterbalanced by the comparative in-
feriority of the animals which she will encounter at
Brighton. Of the remaining acceptances Poodle is most
entitled to favourable consideration.

The unsettled state of speculation, and the uncertainty
which exists as to the probable starters, render it very
difficult to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion as to the
result of the race. At present, however, I anticipate
that the formost places will be filled by ANTIGONE,
FATHER THAMES, and POODLE. Should, however, the
" scratching" proceedings be repeated, I shall substitute
Pantomime or Father Thames.

In the absence of both Sittingbourne and Catherine
Hayes, Gossip will perhaps win the Biennial Stakes.
At present it would be ridiculous to discuss the handi-
caps which were published on Saturday. No betting
has yet taken place on them, and no information can be
obtained as to the number of the starters. So indignant
was the owner of Beauty at the unjust impost at which
his filly was handicapped for the Nursery Stakes, that he
struck her out immediately the weights were declared.
The Wenlock Stakes, to be run for to-morrow, will, I
fancy, be carried off by the Maid of Monton filly or
Chilton.
August 1. A FRESH MAN.