The Sun.
London, England, 1870-12-12 00:00:00

MARKETS.

NORWICH CORN MARKET, SAIMRDAY.—There was a brisk
inquiry for wheat at this market to-day, which maintained last
week's currency. Before the close of the market some disposi-
tion was evinced to gift a slight advance. In barley, beans,
and peas no transactions can be quoted. Oats rule firm, with
rather an Upward tendency. Flour was firm. Averages—
Wheat, 219 quarters, at 535. 4d. ; barley, 6,408 quarters, at
338. 9d.

GLOSTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.- -There was a large
supply of English wheat at this market to-day, and the farmers
demanded an advance of is. per quarter, which millers refused
to give, and the sales were made at last week's prices. Foreign
wheat was little inquired for, and it was dull. Barley, oats,
and maize were rather lower.

READING CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—Business opened
with a very lifeless trade here to-day, and it was unusually late
this morning before any transactions took place. Wheat was in
good supply, but in a damp conditioncf, Sellers asked advanced
rates for all descriptions. Best white wheat realised about is.
per quarter more money, but red whelt did not exceed the
terms of last week. Best grinding barley was in more request,
and dearer, as were also oats, beans, and peas.

DONCASTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was an
average show of wheat at this market to-day, which was much
affected by the damp weather. There was a slow sale of dry
parcels, at previous quotations. Good maltiug barley was
scarce, and fully as dear. Other qualities were in limited re-
quest. Oats and beans same as last week.
NEWCASTLE CORN MARKET, SATURDAY,—At this market
to-day farmers' wheat was of an inferior quality, and barley
brought last week's prices ; but factors' wheat was in favour of
sellers. There is, however, only a small supply of each. There
was a large delivery of Scotch oats, which sold at previous
rates. Flour unchanged.
KIRKCALDY CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—This market
was well attended to-day by farmers and dealers, and a fair
supply of all kinds of grain was brought forward. Prices were
the same as last week, as follows :—Wheat, 48s. to Ms. 4d. per
qr.; barley, 30s. 9d. to 375. 6d. per qr.; oats, 225. Oct. to 275. per
qr, The sales were ready.

LEITH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At this market to-day
wheat continlies firm, and ls. to 2s. per quarter dearer. Flour
is ls. pt,r sack dearer. Barley brought late rates. Oats moved
off rapidly at full prices. Peas, is. per quarter higher. Beans,
6d. per qu'arter dearer. Arrivals for the week amount to—
Wheat, 7,448 qrs.; barley, 14,589 qrs.; oats, 2,126 qrs.; beans, 814
qrs.; peas, 87 qrs.; rye, 320 qrs.; tares, 2,525 qrs.; flour, 9,084
sacks.

DONCASTER CATTLE MARKET, SATURDAY.-There was a
good show 4 cattle at this market to-day, and in a better
class. A fair business was done at last week's quoted prices.
In sheep there was nothing doing. Pigs was a poor show. A
moderate trade was done, and the last quotations were firm.
ABERDEEN CATTLE MARKET, SATURDAY.-There were
average supplies of stock on sale at the district markets during
the week. The demand for beasts was steady, at 755. to 78s. per
cwt. for prime stock. Upwards of 1,000 prime Scots left Aber-
deen by rail the last two days, for London. The mutton trade
was inactive, at 7d. to 84c1. per lb.
METROPOLITAN HIDE AND SKIN MARKET, SATURDAY.
-Market hides : 561bs. to 641b5., 31d to 34d. 641bs. to 721bs.
; 721bs. to 801bs., 34d. to 34. d ; 801bs. to 881bs., 34d. to
4d. • 881bs. to 961b5., 4d. to 41d ; 961bs. to 1041b5., 41d. to Ald. ;
104 lbs. to 1121b5., 44d. to sd. Horse hides, 10s. Od. to 12s.
calf skins-light, 2s. •to 4s. ; full, 7s. 6d. Sheep skins-
polled, 7s. Od. to Bs. 6d. ; half-breds, ss. 9d. to 6s. 6d. ; Downs,
3s. 10d. to ss.
METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, SATURDAY.--
Mr. Charles James Eastern thus reports on the state of the hay
market. There was only a small show of hay and clover at the
market to-day, in consequence of the wet weather. The
inquiry for all qualities was active, and previous quotations
were well sustained :-Prime meadow hay, 130 s. to 140 s. ; in-
ferior ditto, 110 s. to 120 s. ; prime first-cut clover, 130 s. to
140 s. ; inferior ditto, 115 s. to 1255. ; prime second-cut clover,
1265. to 1355. ; inferior ditto, 105 s. to 115 s. ; and straw, 335. to
38s. per load.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, SATORDAY.-Opening
Report.---This market opened slow to-day. Probable sales,
10,000 bales. Iniports, 7,539 bales. Closing Report.-This
market closed to-day with a fair demand, at rather easier rates.
Sales, 12,000 bales. Arrivals, ship named, Mobile, 81(1.; Charles-
ton, Bd.

LEEDS TRADE REPORT, SATuRDAY.—But few of the mer,
chants will appear on 'Change this morning, until stock taktr.:
and balancing are over ; and they will not buy, except small
lots for assortment. One or two Bradford ho..ses have been th-
(miring for low pilots, and presidents. Not many remain in
stock, but the makers are worried constantly by both French
and German demands that their orders be speedily finished.
One or two London buyers have been looking round, but nothing
more ; and some parties from Manchester did the same. There
was very little jobbing, but some goods may be had at such low
rates, that that kind f trade is almost as bad. Tweeds may
be had, for instance, from is. to ls. 6d. per yard.
and union Meltons may also be had at a very low figure. The
orders given out to-day (which were not many) were, without
exception, to be dated forwards. Merchants and many others
think next year's trade prospects are satisfactory, but the evil
of the present state of things is that only large millowners can
make a profit. Oil is 42 per ton higher. There is not much
doing in combing wools so far as clothiers are concerned.

CIYDS URI/SHED SUGAR 3fARKET, SATURDAY. —The
market elesed with less animation. Business was small to-My,
and the extreme prices of yesterday were not generally obtain-
able. The advance since last Saturday ranges irregularly from
ts. to 2s. 6d.

CORK BUTTER MARKET, SATURDAY.—Ordinary firsts, 1365.;
seconds, 1255. ; thirds, 1145.; fourths, 104 s. ; fifths, 965. ; sixths,
675. 1,050 firkins in the market. Mild cured, nn change.
76 firkins in the market. `.