The Sun.
London, England, 1871-01-28 00:00:00

MARKETS.

LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY.—The corn exchange
to-day presented a very firm appearance, owing to the continu-
ance of cold weather, and to the apparently near approach of the
fall of Paris. There was a rather larger show of English wheat,
which sold more freely, at prices tending upwards. The supply
of foreign wheat was good. The demand was steady, and prices
were well supported. There was a moderate show of barley on
sale. Malting parcels were difficult of disposal, but grinding
qualities were firmer. Malt was much depressed, but unaltered
in price. The market was scantily supplied with oats. The In-
quiry was moderately active, and prices had a strong upward
tendency. Beans and peas were purchased with more anima-
tion, at extreme quotations. The flour market was firm, and
sacks and barrels were fully 6d. dearer. Arrivals : English and
Scotch—Wheat, 860: barley, 650 ; malt, 1,000 ; beans, 370 ; and
peas, 210 qrs. Foreign—Wheat, 6,780 ; barley, 4,839 ; and oats,
3,830 qrs. ; flour, 12,350 barrels.
BOROUGH HOP MARKET, FRlDAY.—Considerable activity
prevails in this market. Owing to the low figure at which
English hops are offered, the business doing is extensive, and
prices throughout rule firm. Mid and East Kents, £2 Os.to £7 Os.
per cwt. ; Weald of Kent, £2 Os. to £3 15s. ; Sussex, £1 15s.
to £3 10s. ; Farnham and county, £3 15s. to £5 12s. ;
olds, £1 Os. to £2los.
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LONDON WOOL MARKET, FRlDAY.—Firmness is still the
feature of the wool market. With the prospect of peace, and
increased activity in the manufacturing districts, business has
been on amore extensive scale, and prices have been well main-

tained.
BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS POTATO MARKET, Flu-
DAY.—These markets have been moderately supplied with
potatoes. The trade has been quiet, at our quotations. English
regents, 755. to 955. ; Scotch regents, 755. to 100 s. ; rocks, 655.
to 80s.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, FRIDAY.—There were
moderate supplies of meat on sale here to-day. The trade in-
fluenced by the cold weather was improved, and prices were well
supported. Per 81b. by the carcase :—lnferior beef, 3s. 4d. to 4s.
Od ; middling ditto, 4s. Od. to 48. Bd.; Prime large ditto, 4s.
Bd. to ss. Od. ; prime small ditto. ss. Od. to ss. 4d. ; Inferior
mutton, 3s. 4d. to 4s. Od. ; middling ditto, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 10(1 ;
prime ditto, ss. Od. to bs. 2d. ; veal, ss. 4d. to ss. Bd. ; large
i pork, 3s. Od. to 4s. Od. ; small ditto, 4s. 4d. to 58. Od.

COLONIAL AND FOREIGN PRODUCE MARKET, FRI.
DAY.-Sugar Refined sugars are again slightly dearer. Corn
mon titlers being quoted at 545. 6d. Raw sugars are in limited
request, but full rates are realised. Coffee is in good demand,
and prices are is. to 2s. higher on the week. Plantation Ceylon
good middling qualities, 675. to 71s. ; middling, 635. 66. to
665. 6d. ; fine ordinary to low middling, 595. to 61s. 6d.:
small, 535. 6d. to 665. 6d. Tea : The market is steady ; but
the business doing is not extensive. Cotton is less animated,
but prices are maintained. Good fair Tinnevelly, W.-Metals:
Copper is active, and prices are firm. Chili bars to arrive, £66
ss. to £66105. ; Wallaroo, £73 10s. Tin dull. Straits, £134. -
Oils : Linseed continues dull. London, 305., sellers ; 295. 6d.
Hull spot. English brown rape, 475.-Tallow : The market
is firm at 455. 6d. spot ; 455. 96. March ; and 465. 6d. last three
months.
MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT, FRIDAY. - The excited
feeling on Wednesday caused by the reports concerning the
capitulation of Paris has now toned down, and producers have
become rather less exacting in their demands. Still many of
them ask high prices, and in not a few cases higher prices have
been paid than those current on Tuesday. Yarns especially are
very strong, and most spinners hold firmly for higher rates.
For goods the advance is not marked ; manufacturers are gene-
rally willing to sell at the full rates of Tuesday. Some few
sales in advance of these prices, with reluctant buyers,
have taken place, but the transactions have been for small
amounts. All large transactions for the Eastern market are in
abance. The home trade demand continnes good. Quotations
to-deyay are-for 39in. of shirting, seven pounds, ordinary make,
7s. 101 d.; ditto best make, Bs. 4id. ; eight-and-a-quarter pounds,
ordinary make, 9s. 36. • ditto, best make, 9s. 9d.: No. 40 mule
yarn, good seconds, 15.116. ; No. 30, water twist, 13d. The mar-
-1 ket closes very steady; producers are partially successful in
their attempts to obtain an advance.
SOUTH WALES IRON TRADE REPORT, CARDIFF, FRIDA7.
-The reported capitulation of Paris during the past week has
caused an unwonted stir in the markets of this district, and if it
should prove the forerunner of a speedy peace, business will
revive with startling rapidity in every direction. In the iron
trade considerable slackness is observable, and it is feared
unless some improvement takes place the hands will have to be
put on short time. The principal demand at present is from the
United States. Old contracts are generally worked out, and
makers have to rely on current specifications. The home busi-
ness continues quiet. Uncertainty characte: ises the prospects
of the tin plate trade, which will not be removed until the
close of the war. For steam coals there is nothing fresh to re-
port, except in the case of France. The demand from the
principal foreign markets compares favourably with the cor-
responding period of last year. It is, however, with difficulty
that prices are maintained. House coals continue active, and
the colliers are well employed.
LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.-Opening report. -
At this market to-day wheat opens strong, holders asking ld. to
2d. advance, which checks business. Flour 6d. up. Indian corn
3d dearer. Closing Report.-At this market to-day there has
been a good demand for red wheat, at Id. per cental advance on
the quotations of Tuesday. Flour sold at an improvement of ls.
per sack and 6d. per barrel. Barley and beans very firm. Peas
held for ls. per quarter advance. Oats and oatmeal quiet.
Indian corn, a fair business done at 6d. per quarter advance.
WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.-Owing to the
prospect of an early termination of the war, the wheat trade
has assumed a firmer tone,- and prices are noted ls. to 2s. per
qr. dearer than last Friday. The demand was chiefly for
fresh reds. Barley has asteady sale. Beans and oats arerather
dearer.
LINCOLN CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.-At this market to-
day wheat was selling at from is. to 2s. advance. Trade was
slow for barley, and other sorts are at late rates.
DUBLIN CORN MARKET, FRIforeiDAY.-At this market to-day
Irish wheat was steady, and gn wheat 6d. to is. dearer.
Sales of flour improrvinegofatwhfuitlle.ley weaker in to
rates.ar Blackoats3nde..de3airaeirze
66 ;
no. change fn the price
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, FRIDAY.-Opening Report.
-This market opens tcr-day with less animation, and the sales
will probably be 12,000 bales. The week's sales amount to 95,000
bales trade, 69,000 bales ; export, 12,000 bales ; declared
export, 19,000 bales ; speculation, 7,000 bales. The week's
imports amount to 73,000 bales. Closing Report.-Sales, 12,000
bales, including 3,000 on speculation and for export. Business
has been on a moderate scale, and prices are without change
from yesterday.
GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET, FRIDAY.-Market steady.
and little doing. Sellers, 51s. 76. cash. Buyers, 51s. 616. This
market to-day was a turn better. 51s. 7d. cash paid. Closing,
k rather, buyers at this price.
CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR, FRIDAY.-There was an active
demand at this market to-day, and a good business was done,
at from 3d. to 6d. advance in most cases.
CORK BUTTER MARKET, FRIDAY. - Ordinary firsts,
1465. ; seconds, 1445. ; thirds, 1335. • fourths, 113 s. ; fifths, 975. ;
sixths, 635, 250 firkins in the market. Mild cured, no change.
Six firkins in the market.

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