The Sun.
London, England, 1871-01-21 00:00:00

MARKETS.

LONDON CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.—The grain trade at
Mark-lane to-day was again very quiet. The business transacted
was on a limited scale, but prices were without any important
variation from Monday last. There was a scanty show of both
English and foreign wheat on offer. The demand for red and
white produce was dull, and prices tended towards further re-
duction. There was a good supply of English barley on sale,
but that of foreign was short. For all qualities the inquiry was
inactive, at about previous currencies. Malt was in a very quiet
state, but no alteration took place in values. Oats, the show of
which was far from being extensive, met with a slow sale, at
recent prices. Beans and peas were depressed, but values were
not quotably lower. The flour market was quiet, but unchanged.
Arrivals—English and Scotch—Wheat, 200 ; barley, 1,830 ; malt,
500 ; beans, 270 ; peas, 80 qrs. Foreign—Wheat, 1,760, oats,
2,730 qrs.; and flour, 120 sacks and 5,690 barrels.
METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, FRIDAY.—There were
less extensive supplies on sale here to-day. The demand for all
descriptions was rather more active, and prices were slightly en-
hanced. Per Sibs. by the carcase :—lnferior beef, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 2d. :
middling do., 4s. 2d. to 4s. 10d. ; prime large do., 4s. 10d. to 6s. ;
prime small do., ss. Od. to ss. 2d. ; inferior mutton, 3s. 4d.
to 4s. ; middling do., 4s. to 4s. Bd. ; prime do., 4s. Bd. to
ss. ; veal, ss. Od. to 55.6 d. : large pork, 3s. 4d.to 4s. 4d. ; small

park, 48.-Bd. to ss.
BOROUGH HOP MARKET, FRIDAY. - Mach firmness has
been observed in the Hop Market. Choice qualities have con-
tinued in good demand, and the late advances have been
thoroughly maintained. Medium and inferior grades also have
been purchased freely, at prices tending towards improvement.
Mid and East Kent, £1 15s, to £7 per cwt.; Weald of Kent,
41 153. to 43 10s.; Sussex, 41 10s. to 43 Os.; Farnham and
Country, 43 15s. to £5 125.; Olds, 41 to 42 10s.
COLONIAL AND FOREIGN PRODUCE MARKET, FUMY.-
Sugar : The market is quiet, and crystalised sorts are rather
easier in price. Demerara, 38s. 60. to 395. Madras bought in
at 255. 6d. Coffee is in fair request at firm rates. Plantation
Ceylon sold at 595. to 78s. for fine ordinary or fine bold colory.
Tea : The market is moderately active, and prices
are steady. Rice : There is a good inquiry for float-
ing cargoes, but on the spot the market is quiet.
Cotton is quiet, and prices were very weak ; good fair Tinne-
velly 6d. to Gad. Metals : Tin quiet ; straits £135 cash.
Chili copper ingots £96. Scotch pig-iron 51s. 5d cash. Oils:
English brown rape rather firmer at 465. 6d. to 465. 9d spot, and
465. to 465. 6d. forward. Tallow : The market is quiet ; Y.C.
spot 455. 3d. to 455. 6d.; same January, 455. 9d. March, 465. 6d.
last three months.
MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT, FRIDAY.-No change of
moment has occurred in the market to-day. Both yarns and
cloth remain in a very inanimate state, and for a market day the
transactions were on avery small scale indeed. The latest telegrams
received from Calcutta report an improvement in that market ;
but this has led to no increase of business. Producers still
adhere firmly to their quotations, which buyers hesitate to give,
and the quietness of cotton is reflected in this market in the
indisposition of merchants to enter into new contracts, as they
anticipate the heavy simpliesof cotton will make a more marked
impression on that commodity ere long. The demand for China
water twist and India mill yarn is in abeyance, but both sorts
are firmly held. Home trade qualities are duller, the
transactions being individually small, but at full rates.
In cloth there is a moderate and rather general business doing
in most departments, but no large quantities. Manufacturers
shew no disposition to extend their sales by accepting a slight
reduction in price. Nearly all classes of goods suitable for the
Eastern markets are well engaged, and printing cloths are also
in request, and free of stocks. Heavy goods are still neglected,
and rather easier to buy. The market closed quiet, but steady,
with a small day's business.
SOUTH WALES IRON TRADE REPORT.--CARDIFF, FRI-
DAY.-The trade of this district has been characterised during
the past week by a snore buoyant and reassuring feeling. Some
appreciable improvements have taken place in the United
States demand, considerable orders having come to hand from
that country and from the more distant British
Colonies. Continental buyers hold back their ord rs,
but it is thought that they will make extensive
purchases as soon as European affairs become more
settled. Most of the large works are tolerably well employed,
as, for instance, the Blamd Iron Company, who are enlarging
their establishments. The tin plate trade shews little change ;
but what it does is towards improvement. For steam coal the
dmand Is still brisk, and prices are fal maintaied. There
ise little change to note in house coalir, y which are in fair de-
mand.
LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.-Opening report. -
Wheat pens firm, at an advance of Id. per cental. Flour 6d.
dearer.o Maize from scarcity commands fully ls. more money.
Closing report.-There was a good attendance, and a large bates
usi-
ness was done in wheat, at ld. per cental over Tuesday's
at this market to-day. Flour 641. higher. Indian corn had a
good demand, at Is. per quarter advance. Barleyats and oat-
and beans
were steady. Peas 6d. per quarter more money. O
meal favour sellers.
LINCOLN CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.-At this market to-day,
prices are the same as last week. There is a large supply, but
the demand is not extensive. Beans have suffered a decline
r of 3d.
DUBLIN CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.-At this market to-day
Irish wheat was firm, and foreign wheat was in demand, at
rates unaltered. There was no alteration in the price of
flour. Oats tending downwards; barley weaker in tone; maize
1 6d. dearer than last market.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, FRIDAY.-Opening Report.
-This market opened to-day with a better feeling, and fair
demand at yesterday's rates. Sales probably 12,000 bales. Closing
report.-This market closed dull and depressed to-day, and yes.
terday's quotat4ona were barely maintained. Sales, 12,000 bales,
Including 2;00Q for speculation and export.
CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR MARKET, FRIDAY.-There was
ft fair business done at previons Prices.
GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET, FRIDAY.-Sellers, 51s. 50.
Buyers, 51s. sd. This market closed steady, at 51s. 50. on Mon-
day, and 515. cd. call} next week. Sellers wanting 51s. 6d. on
Monday.
CORK BUTTER MARKET, FRIDAY.-Ordinary, no change.
250 Hans in the market. Mild cured ; firsts, 1525. ; se-
conds, 1515.; thirds, 1355. Six firkins in the market.

The court-martial on the stewards of the Channel
Squadron, who are charged with certain peculations of '
provisions, will commence on board the Duke of Welling-
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