The Sun.
London, England, 1871-02-06 00:00:00

MARKETS.

METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, SATURDAY.
-Mr. Charles James Easton thus reports on the state of the
hay market ;-There have been moderate supplies of hay and
clover on sale at to-day's market The business transacted has
been, to a fair extent, at fully the rates previously current.
Prime meadow hay, 130 s. to 140 s. ; inferior ditto, 1103. to
120 s. ; prime first-cut clover, 1355. to 1475. ; inferior ditto,
116 s. to 1255. ; prime second-cut clover, 1265. to 1355. infe-
rior ditto, 105 s. to 1158., and straw, 30s. to 40s. per load.
LONDON HIDE AND SKIN MARKET, SATURDAY.-Market
hides-561b. to 641 b., 30. to 30.; 641 b. to 721 b., 3d.
to 3d.; 721 b. to 801 b., 30. to 4d. ; 801 b. to 881 b., 4d. to
; 881 b. to 961 b., 40. to 40.; 961 b. to 1041 b., nil ;
1041 b. to 1121 b., nil. Horse hides, 10s. 6d. to 125. 6d. Calf
skin-light, 2s. to 4s. ; full, 7s. 6d. Sheepskins-polled, Bs. to
105. 6d. ; half-breds, 65. 9d. to 7s. 9d.; Downs, 4s. 9d. to 6s. 6d.
LEEDS TRADE REPORT, SATURDAY.---In the cloth halls the
attendance has been fair, but consisted only of a few large London
and Gut-town houses. The demand has been mostly for both
mantle and coating Meltons, and for fancy coatings and hairlists.
Parcels of goods. however, for the spring trade are not yet
large, but manufacturers, except in a very few localities, are
well employed on orders, which are delivered direct, and from
a distinct branch of business from that done in the cloth halls.
A large London buyer was inquiring this morning for mixture
Meltons at 2s. 2d. a yard, but the lowestterms for such goods are
2s. 4d. a yard. At he lower price he was open to buy largely.
Merchants generally throughout the town are busy in home
orders. Some of the leading manufacturers are preparing pat-
terns of stripes in dark shades, for next winter's trade. The
flax spinners in Leeds are well employed, and prices both of the
raw material, and of threads, yarns, linen canvass, and sacking
have improved. The local market for clothing wool is flat, and
buyers are cautious, because of the doubtful state of affairs on
the Continent.

DONCASTER CATTLE MARKET, SATURDAY.—At this market
to-day there was a small show of cattle and pigs, but rather
more sheep, but no alteration In prices, and a slow trade.
READING CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—Wheat of good
quality has considerably increased in price this week, and the
trade generally has become more active. In some instances an
advance of 2s. has been obtained both for wheat and barley.
Indian corn and oats have also improved in price, and it is
anticipated that holders will require an advance on this de-
scription of grain at the Exchange to-day. Beans and peas
remain unaltered.
DONCASTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At this market
to-day there was a fair show of wheat, but a slow trade was
done, at 6d. per load reduction. There was a small show of
barley, with no alteration in prices. Market firm for oats and
other cereals.
NORWICH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—This maricet was
characterised to-day by less animation, and the wheat trade re-
mained dull, without, however, much change in prices. Barley
also experienced scarcely any change.
GLOUCESTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was a
large supply of English wheat at this market to-day, and except
for choicest samples the sales made were slightly in favour of
buyers. Foreign wheat was dull, and in some instances is
per quarter less money was accepted. Barley and oats were firm.
Maize was 6d. in favour of buyers.
LEITH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At this market to-day
wheat was is. per qr. dearer on the week. Flour was is. per
sack up. Barley brings ls. per qr. over late rates. Oats was 6d.
to Is. per qr. dearer. Peas and beans were each ls. per qr.
higher. Arrivals for the week amount to 356 qrs, of wheat, and
197 qrs. of oats. .
CORK CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—White wheat sold at
10s. 9d. to 13s. ; red, from lls. to Us. 105. ; barley, from Bs. to
Bs. 6d. ; black oats sold at 7 . Bd. to Bs. 2d. ; tawney oats sold at
Bs. to Bs. 4d. ; white, at Bs. Bd. to 9s. 15.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, SATURDAY.—Opening Re-
port.--This market opened to-day with a moderate demand ;
and the sales will probably reach 8,000 to 10,000 bales. Closing
Report.—Sales 10,000 bales, including 1,000 on speculation and
export. The market closed rather steadier, but without im
provement in prices.
CLYDE CRUSHED ,SUGAR MARKET, SATURDAY.—The mar-
ket closed quietly to-day. The business done shews a further
reduction in prices. The decline for the week is about 6d. on
whites, and 9d. to is. on low and medium kind.