The Sun.
London, England, 1870-11-28 00:00:00

MARKETS.

OXFORD CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At the various
market ordinaries at Oxford, to-day, the probability of war
with Russia was discussed. Hopes were entertained
that the wisdom of our legislators would avert such
a dire calamity. The conduct of the Government hitherto
was approved by all shades of politicians. There was rather a
short attendance. The supply of wheat was good, but trade
was not brisk, more money being asked—namely, 335. to 60s.
per qr. There was a large supply of barley. Trade was slow at
last rates, 335. to 425. per qr. Little doing in oats and beans—
the former 225. to 30s. per qr., the latter 425. to 48s. qr. Flour
38s. per qr. Hay £6los. per ton.
READING CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—The damp weather
during the past week has rather impeded the threshing of corn,
and hence there was a short supply at the Exchange this morn-
ing. Trade was exceedingly dull, as millers refused to buy ex-
cept at a reduction on last week's rates. Sufficient business
had not been done up to the time of this report to justify a quo-
tation. It was anticipated, however, that wheat would close
from ls. to 2s. cheaper. All but the best samples of malting
barley were a turn lower. Oats sold for less money. Other
corn remained unaltered. . .

NORWICH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—The wheat trade
was rather excited here to-day. Prices ruled from Is. to 2s.
per quarter under last week. There was little trade in oats.
Prices could not be quoted. Barley was slightly easier. Beans
maintained previous prices. There was a large attendance, but
only a moderate business was transacted. Averages :—Wheat,
1,823 quarters, 50s. 6d. per quarter ; barley, 7,379 quarters, 355.
per quarter ; oats, 10 quarters, 355. 2d. per quarter.
NEWCASTLE CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was an
average supply of farmers' wheat on sale, which sold readily, at
last week's advanced quotations. Wheat, 555. to 60s. per qr.;
flour, household, 405.; Hamburg, 445. per sack; barley, 28s. to
325. ; oats, 235. to 255. per qr.
DONCASTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was an
average show of wheat at this market to-day ; and though last
week's quotations were asked, Where sales are pressed, a slight
reduction was made. There was a steady sale for barley, at,
last week's prices. In oats and beans there was no alteration.
GLOUCESTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—EngIish wheat
was in small supply at this market to-day, owing to the fair
next Monday, and the sales made were at a reduction of is. per
qr. The demand for foreign wheat was only retail, and prices
were tending downwards. Oats and maize were 6d. per qr.
less. Barley was dull.
LEITH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At this market to-day
wheat was firm, but slow. Flour was steady. Barley was
unaltered. Oats were scarce, but not higher. Peas and beans
were ls. per qr. dearer. Arrivals for the week.-23,741 qrs. of
wheat, 2,078 of barley, 80 of oats, 413 of beans, 492 of peas, and
11,192 sacks of flour.

KIRKCALDY CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—Thero were
fair supplies of wheat, barley, and oats at this market to-day.
Wheat was 2s, per qr. and barley 9d. per qr. below last week's
rates. Oats remained. unchanged. Prices were as follows :
Wheat, 425. to 545. per qr.; barley, 28s, 3d. to 365. 6d. per qr.:
oats, 20s. 6d. to 275. 6d. per qr.
DONCASTER CATTLE MAILICET, SATURDAY.—There was a
good show of beasts, but few sheep, at this market to-day. In
the former there was a steady trade, at last quoted prices. In
sheep there was little done, but pigs were in fair demand.
Prices were from ls. to 2s. a head lower.

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METROPOLITAN HIDE AND SKIN MARKET, SATURDAY.
-Market hides ; 561bs. to 641b5., nd to 31d. ; 641bs. to 721bs.
34d. to 31d ; 721bs, to 801b5., 3 d. ; 801bs. to 881bs., na. to
4d. ; 881bs. to 961b5., 4d. to ; 961bs. to 1041b5., 4ic. to 41d. ;
1041bs. to 1121b5., 44d. to 41d. Horse hides, 10s. ed. to 12s.
calf skins-light, 2s. to 4s. ; full, 7s. 6d. Sheep skins-
polled, 7s. Od. to 9s. Od. ; half-breds, ss. to 6s. Od. ; Downs,
3s. 6d. to 4s. Bd.
METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, SATURDAY.
-Mr. Charles James Easton thus reports on the state of the hay
market :-Our market has again been moderately supplied with
hay and clover. Sales in all descriptions have progressed
steadily, and prices have been fairly maintained ;-Prime
meadow hay, 130 s. to 140 s. ; inferior 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 1155. ; and straw, 30s. to 345. per load.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, SATURDAY. - Opening
Report.-This market opened quiet to-day. Probable sales,
10,000 bales. Imports, 24,208 bales.-Closing report.-This
market closed generally weaker to-day. American was more
freely offered. Sales, 10,000 bales. Arrivals, Charleston,
8 3-16 d.

LEEDS TRADE REPORT, SATURDAY.—The cloth halls have
been quiet to-day. There was a dense fog, which prevented
colours of cloth being well seen, so that the very few buyers
present were obliged to limit their purchases. The goods
selected were small lots of a seasonable character, and included
thick coatings, mixture Tweeds, Meltons, beavers, witneys, and
naps, The trade at the warehouses is somewhat dull, and
spring orders aro not coming in very freely. The
uncertainty as to what may be the result of the
diplomatic correspondence with Russia has seriously checked
operitions. The manufacturers are as well employed as for some
time past, and those who make low heavy goods, army cloths,
rugs, and blankets are very busy. The flax, iron, machinery,
and coal trades shew no change from last week. They are upon
the whole busy. Most of the hands usually engaged in them
are fairly employed, the only exception being as to the flax
spinners, who are not so fully employed as in good times.
CORK BUTTER MARKET, SATURDAY.—Ordinary firsts, 1295;
seconds, 1225. ; thirds, 1095.; fourths, 102 s. ; fifths, 945. ; sixths,
655. 1,140 firkins in the market. Mild cured—firsts, 138 s. ;
seconds, 1285.; thirds, 115 s. 60 firkins in the market.

The Prussians have been repulsed near Dennier, and
pursued as far as Le Quesnel. Twenty thousand Prus-
sians occupied Bellevue, but have since left for Nogent-le-
Rotron.

Some excitement has been produced at the Prussian
head-quarters at Versailles, by the rumour that the
French intended to perpetrate a second Bartholomew,
and that the Prussian garrison would be murdered in
their beds. The report was so persistent that preventive
measures were adopted, but the patrols only found some
individuals in the cabarets who, in talking of political
matters, seemed to expect a massacre.

Telegrams from several sources lead to the belief that
there was serious fighting yesterday with a portion of the
Army of the Loire. From Tours it is telegraphed that a
serious engagement commenced at six o'clock in the
morning, and strong expectations were entertained that
it would prove favourable to the French. A dispatch
from Orleans, dated the previous day, said that a battle
was imminent on the Loire.

The seven persons who were taken in the three balloons
which fell into the hands of the Germans have been sent
to Prussian fortresses to await the decision of the, military
tribunals. The papers taken at the same time compro-
mise diplomatists and other persons, who, in consequence
of their position, had-been allowed free intercourse with
the exterior world, as it was thought that confidence could
be placed in their honour. Further information on this
point will in all probability soon be made public.

The Mobiles, under the guidance of Garibaldi, con-
stantly attack the German convoys, and the detachments
which seek for requisitions. At the prefecture of Tours
there are 27 dispatch bags, German paper money, and
other valuables, which were seized by a small detachment
of Mobiles. These documents, on being examined, were
found to contain dispatches from Munich and Berlin to
the King of Prussia, the Crown Prince, and others. A
letter from the Queen of Prussia makes, it is said, some
curious comments on the political state of Germany.
The North German Correspondent says that a great deal
a misery has been caused among the working classes of
France by the unscrupulous financial policy of the Go-
vernment, which, not content with seizing the property
of the corporations and municipalities, has also appro-
priated the sums deposited in the savings bank. This
measure is likely to be the more injurious, since it will be
chiefly felt by the industrious and frugal. It is calculated
to destroy their confidence in the State, and to undermine
the habit of thrift. Yet those now in power in France
oudly assert that they are no socialists.
GERMAN TACTICS.—The Gazette de France asks
if the Prussians are seeking to turn the left of the French
army, or if they are only seeking to make a diversion in
order that the mass of their forces may go forward sud-
denly ? At any rate it is certain that the German troops
have a long line from Dreux to the environs of. Auxerre.
The Germans seem to wish to cut off the French com-
munications with the North, and movements are taking.
place which will doubtless terminate in the occupation of
the line of Serquigny, which is at present the only point
of unison between the western departments and the north
of France.

A BooN 1,04 laDlES.—Highly as sewing machines are
prized, there is one great fault to which they are addicted—they
snake a great noise while doing the work ; a noise so great that
for a worker herself to talk at the same time is out of the ques-
tion. We need not say how trying this must be to a lady. To
be not only prevented from talking, but also from listening to
the gossip of those around her—the very thought of such a
thing is unendurable, Well, an inventor has come to their
rescue with a SILENT SEWING IiACHINE ; and as it comprises
all the appliances and devices for varied Work with which all the
best sewing machines are provided, and several in addition,: and
exercises them all so NOISELESSLY that the ladies may gossip
even in whispers, and the infant or invalid sleep on in peace, we:
expect that most of the old machines will ere long be heard, or
heard of, no more, and that "LA SILENCIEUSE,'",the Silent
Sewing Machine (at Messrs. FOLLACK, SCHMIDT, and•Co.',
210 A, REGENT-STREET, LONpoN, W.), will quietly take their
place, as the universal demestic helper..7-"lnvestment Circular
and finanpi4 11.epord," September 7,