The Sun.
London, England, 1870-09-05 00:00:00

MARKETS.

READING CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—During the week
trade has been dull at the London and provincial market, and
there is no change in this market. Large supplies of wheat
and oats are on offer; • but the supply of barley is moderate.
There is little change to note, and the description of grain,
beans, and peas are unaltered in price. We do not anticipate
any brisk trade at our exchange to-day.
LEITH CORN MARKET, SA lIRDAY.—At this market to-day
wheat still remained depressed, and was is. per qr. lower. Flour
was is. per sack lower. Barley was unaltered. Oats, peas, and
beans were each Is. per qr. cheaper. The arrivals for the week
amount to 19,133 qrs. of wheat, 1,948 qrs. of barley, 1,184 qrs.
of oats, as qrs. of peas, 1,911 qrs. of rye, and 1,050 sacks of
flour.
DONCASTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—A full market
for wheat, but continental news disturbs trade. Prices are
irregular. Generally a reduction of ls. to 19.6 d per bushel. Better
' trade prevails in oats and beans.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At
this market to-day news respecting the war brought the wheat
down 2s. per quarter lower. The attendance was large.
KIRKCALDY CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At thii market
to-day there was a small supply of wheat and an average supply
of barley and oats. Prices were :—Wheat, 495. to 535. ; barley,
275. to 395. ; oats, 21s. to 275. 6d. per quarter.
GLOUCESTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—In conse-
quence of the, important political news received this morning,
business was almost at a standstill. Few sales of English wheat
were made, at a decline of 2s. per qr., farmers selling re-
luctantly. Foreign wheat dull, and is. to 2s. cheaper. Barley,
oats, and maize ls. lower.

NORWICH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.-The exciting war
news caused a languid state of trade at this market to-day.
Wheats receded fully 2s. per, qr. on this day se'nnight. Barley
and oats partook of the general depression. Other descriptions
quotations were nominal. The trade altogether was in an un-
settled state.
DONCASTER CATTLE MARKET, SATURDAY.-There nTis a
small supply to-day ; prices as last week.
METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, sivrognev.-The market
has been moderately supplied wun meat. The demand has
ruled heavy for all qualities at drooping prices, as fol-
lows :-Beef from 3s. 4d. to 4s. Bd.; mutton, 3s. 6d. to ss. 4d. ;
veal, 4s. 4d. to fo. 2d. ; and pork, 4s. Od. to ss. Bd. per 81b. by
the carcase.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, SATURDAY. - Opening
Report.-The news from the seat of war gives increased confi-
dence to holders. The market opened with a strong demand at
hardening prices. The sales are expected to reach 10,000 bales.
Closing Report.-On the receipt of the news of the King of
Prussia's telegram from the seat of war all cotton samples were
withdrawn. Since, however, as the extreme prices expected by
holders declined, there has been more disposition to sell at a
moderate advance, say it to per lb. The sales only reach 10,000
bales, 5,000 of them for speculation and export. Market closing
with great •firmness.
METROPOLITAN HIDE AND SKIN MARKEN, SATURDAY.
-Market hides : 511bs. to 641b5., 30 to 30. ; 641bs. to 721b5.,
30. to na. ; 721bs. to 801bs., 30. to 4d. ; 801bs. to 881bs., 4d. to
; 881bs. to 961b5., 40. to 44d ; 961bs. to 1041b5., 4p. to 40.
Horse hides, 10s. 6d. to 12s. 6d. ; calf skins-light, 2s. to 45.,
full, 7s. 6d. ; lambs, 2s. to 3s. ; spearlings, is, 10d. to 2s. 10d.

METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, SASIIRDAY.
—The market has been rairly supplied. The trade has been
quiet as follows :Prime old hay, 1275. to 1355. ; inferior ditto,
1005. to 120 s. ; prime new hay, 115 s. to 120 s. ; inferior ditto,
100 s. to 110 s. ; prime old clover, 140 s. to 150 s. ; inferior ditto,
1208. to 130 s. ; prime new clover, 130 s. to 140 s. ; inferior ditto,
1108. to 1205. ; and straw 30s. to 365. per load.
LEEDS TRADE REPORT , SATURDAY.—There waB scarcely
anything doing among the clothiers this morning. There was
more talk than work, and that talk was about the war.
Those who were most earnest about business were the small
manufacturers, who pushed their tweeds of all shades upon un-
willing customers. Some goods of that sort changed hands at
a decided loss to the producer, and those who had been trying
before market was over had occasion to congratulate them-
selves. Just as the merchants and manufacturers were about
to separate the news came from the seat of war which startled
but no less delighted all trade, for the day was soon over, and
congratulations alone were in the thoughts of everybody. It is
thought likely that we shall have a consolidated peace and a
better trade than has been known for years. The coal trade is
very languid. The quantity usually carried by navigation has
become trifling. The iron and steel trades are remarkably brisk.
Some of the steel castings made are for American and other

foreign ports.
DONCASTER WOOL MARKET, SATURDAY.—There were at
this market about 60 sheets of wool, for which there was a
steady sale, at rather higher rates.
CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR MARKET, SATURDAY. The
market closes quietly. Prices shew little change for the week,
unless for low sorts which are rather cheaper.

Mr. P. H. Muntz, one of the members for Bir-
mingham, referring to the statement of Count Palikao, in
the Corps L4gislatif, that 40,000 rifles had been sent from
this country, and that others were being contracted for,
says that he has made inquiries, and cannot hear that any
rifles have been exported to France ; certainly there have
been none sent from Birmingham.

The Rev. F. D. Maurice appeals in the Spectator
for sympatby with Mazzini in his imprisonment. What-
ever, says Mr. Maurice, " have been the faults of
Joseph Mazzini, he has, throughout his career, been a
witness against the worship of success which is our
English divinity—for belief in a righteous God. That he
has preserved that faith, amidst the atheism of the
Liberals with whom he has associated, in spite of his dis-
gust for the priestly system by which his country is en-
thralled, seems to me a wonder which is worthy of earnest
reflection, of profound thankfulness."
Several Select Committees appointed by the
House of Commons last session were unable to complete
the inquiry intrusted to them, and have consequently re-
ported only the evidence taken, and suggested their
re-appointment next session. Among these are the com-
mittee on the diplomatic and consular services, the
committee on the laws affecting pawnorokers, and the
committee on the cause-of steam-boiler explosions and the
best means of preventing them. The evidence given
before these three committees has now been issued.
RECRUITING IN LoNboN.—The Daily Telegpaph
states that the progress of recruiting for the army with-
out bounty continues to be most satisfactory. That the
advantage if given offer ample inducement is proved by
the simple fact that the men come forward to enlist in
greater numbers than have ever yet been known, even
with high bounties. It is needless to add that there is
not the slightest foundation for the report of an intention
on the part of the authorities to return to the system of
offering bounties.
The Brussels correspondent, of the Pall Mall Gazette
says the terminus of the Luxemburg line was besieged all
Friday by crowds anxious to catch sight of the French
soldiers who were to be sent to Beverloo from Namur. It
is thought prudent to send them direct, so as not to add
to the excitement already existing in Brussels, where the
French fugitives are terribly agitated, and disorders are
apprehended. About 3,000 French soldiers have already
crossed the Belgian frontier and have laid down
their arms without difficulty. When a troop crosses the
frontier a Belgian officer advances with a white flag, and
requests the surrender of arms and ammunition. The
arrivals of fugitive French and expelled Germans increase
every day. The arms taken from the belligerents who
cross the frontier will be restored on the conclusion of
peace.

WRECK ON THE IRISH COAST.—GALLANT
LIFE-
BOAT SERVICE.—One of the best services rendered by the
valuable lifeboat belonging to the National Lifeboat In-
stitution, stationed at Arklow, has just been effected.
The schooner Dove, of Barrow, sunk on Ark-
low Bank at eleven o'clock on Thursday night, and
the crew of four men and the master's wife
had to take refuge in the rigging, where they remained all
night, the poor woman having nothing on but her night
dress. As soon as the wreck was discovered on Friday
morning, the lifeboat was launched while the wind was
still blowing a fierce gale from the S.S.W., and there was
a very heavy sea breaking on the bank. After a hard
struggle the lifeboat was fortunately enabled to rescue
the five poor creatures, who werevery
exhausted state. They had to be dragged through the
surf to the boat. The vessel was oin a. voyage
from
a
Morcambe to Newport with a cargo of pg iron, when she
was overtaken by the gale and driven on the bank. This
noble life-boat has been the. means during the past few
years of saving eighty-eight lives from different wrecks.