The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-22 00:00:00

MARKETS.

NEWCASTLE CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—Farmers'
samples sold at low rates at his tmarket to-day. Factors were
doing nothing, as they will not submit to the reduction. New
sample wheat sold at 525. per quarter. Some small country
new wheat was offered at 545. per quarter. Flour and oats were
at last week's prices.

DONCASTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was an
improved show of wheat at this market to-day, and a better
tone in the trade. Millers bought more freely. Fine samples
of old wheat maintained former quotations, but secondary lots
were ls. the three bushels lower. There was no change in oats
and beans.

GLOUCESTER CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was a
moderate supply of wheat from farmers at this market to-day,
which sold at a decline of 2s. per qr. There was hardly any
inquiry for foreign wheat, and the few sales made were at a
decline of 2s. per qr. Barley, beans, oats, and Indian corn
were unchanged.

READING CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was a larger
attendance this morning, and the market was well supplied
with wheat, nearly all of which was new,' in good condition, and
of fine quality. The firmness of yesterday's markets induced
holders to demand last week's rates, and trade ruled extremely
dull. In a few instances, however, rather less money was
accepted, but the average price is expected to close about the
same as last week. All kinds of summer corn were firm, espe-
cially oats.

NORWICH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY —There was a good
supply of old and new wheat at this market to-day. There was
a fair demand at about is. over last week's rates. Wheat was
51s. per quarter. Oats were firm at last week's rates. There was
very little business in other descriptions. Averages for the
week—wheat, 955 quarters 1 bushel. 555. ld. per quarter.

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LEITH CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—At this market wheat
was from 2s. to 3s. per quarter lower on the week. Flour was
3s. per sack cheaper. Barley, oats, beans, and peas were each
ls. per quarter cheaper. The arrivals for the week amount to
14,646 quarters of wheat, 3,839 quarters of barley, 3,036 quarters
of oats, 368 quarters of peas, 315 quarters of Indian corn and
3,155 sacks of flour.

DONCASTER CATTLE MARKET, SATURDAY.—There was a
better show of cattle at this market to-day, and higher prices
were obtained. Milch cows and in-calf cows made £23 each.
Barren stock, £l6 each. Sheep of good quality made 465. each.
No alteration in pigs.

ABERDEEN CATTLE MARKET, SATURDAY,—There was a
fair average supply of cattle at these markets for the season;
but, unless for anything prime fat, sales have been stiff. Best
fat beasts, 68s. to 725. per cwt. For secondary and middling
qualities there was scarcely any demand. Mutton, 7d. to sid.
per lb.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, SATURDAY.—Opening
report.—lmport, per bill of entry, 9,632 bales. This market
opened with increased strength to-day. Holders are firm, and
asking higher prices. Sales will probably be 12,000 or 15,000
bales.—Closing Report : The demand for cotton increased as
the day advanced. The sales are called 18,000 bales, 5,000 bales
being on speculation and export. Prices are id. per lb. dearer
all round.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, SATURDAY.—The supplY
of meat has been moderate. The trade has been inactive, at
about late rates. Beef, from 3s. Bd. to ss. ; mutton, 3s. Bd. to
ss. 2d.; lamb,ss. 4d. to ss. Bd. ; veal, 4s. Bd. to ss. ; and pork,
4s. to ss. 4d. per 81bs. by the carcase.

METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, SATURDAY.
—There was a fair supply on (Stier at the market to-day. The
trade was inactive, and the following quotations were
with difficulty supported :—Prime old hay, 1265. to 1355. ;
inferior ditto, 100 s. to 110 s. ; prime new hay, 115 s, to
120 s. ; inferior ditto, 90s. to 105 s. ; prime old clover, 140 s. to
150 s. ; inferior ditto, 110 s. to 120 s. ; prime new clover, 120 s. to
130 s. ; inferior ditto, 100 s. to 110 s. ; and straw 245. to 325. per
load.

LEEDS TRADE REPORT, SATURDAY.—The woollen cloth
trade has assumed a rather better tone. The depression at first
caused by the war between France and Prussia has partially
subsided, and in the home trade there is a little revival. The
reduction of the rate of Bank discount has given more coati-
dencce to traders, and the lowering of the price of corn has
helped in the same direction. Even hope is experienced that
some foreign markets will be opened for our woollen cloths,
which have hitherto been supplied from France and Germany,
the manufactories of which countries are now almost all
closed. The number of buyers present here from the metropolis
Scotland, and some of the larger English provincial towns this
week has not been larger, nor have their purchases been veil
great. But the latter are reported to have been rather more
freely made than in the previous week. The goods selected
have been ordinary plain cloths and such fabrics as have been for
some time in vogue for Autumn. Heavy winter goods are still in
demand on the home trade account. But a few orders for the
Canadian colonies are on hand. We do not hear
of any fresh stoppages of machinery in any class
of wooilen mills. The flax trade is qnite as active
as of late, and prices of raw material yarns and
threads are rather more settled. Clothing wools command late
prices, but there is no upward tendency. The various branches
of the iron trade remain steady; some traction engines are
making for Prussia, and orders for more are expected.
CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR MARKET, SATURDAY.—This
market closes steady. Prices shew a decline of from 6d. to ls.
for the week, except for fine sorts, which are no cheaper.

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EXTENSIVE FAILURE IN LIVERPOOL.-It Wag
stated in Liverpool on Friday that the well-known and
'highly-respectable firm of Nicol, Duckworth, and Com-
pany, East India merchants, Cook-street, had at
at last succumbed to the pressure which the
recent fall in cotton brought to bear upon
them. The disaster had been imminent for
some time, but we believe it was finally consummated on
Thursday. It is stated that the depreciation in values
has left them with a deficiency of about £96,000, and that
the creditors have agreed to accept a compromise of 4s. in
the pound. The head of the firm in Liverpool is Mr.
Henry Duckworth, president of the Liverpool Chamber
of Commerce, and one of the magistrates of the borough.
Liverpool Courier.