The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-05 00:00:00

MARKETS.

BIRMINGHAM CORN MARKET, THURSDAY. —There was a
short supply of English wheat at this market to-day, which was
2s. per quarter dearer. Barley was 6d. lower. Oats tending
downwards. Beans and peas were from 6d. to Is. cheaper.
BRISTOL CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.—There was a good
supply, and a gaod demand at this market to-day of mutton and
lamb, which was all sold. Mutton sold at 70. to Bd. per lb.
The supply of beef was short, at 70s. for best quality. All
sold. Good demand.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THllnsnAv.—The cattle
trade to-day has been in a quiet state. The supplies of stock have
been quite an average, and fully equal to requirements. As
regards be'asts the demand, generally, has been inactive, at Mon-
day's reduced quotations, the best Scots and crosses
selling at 4s. 10d. to ss. per 81bs. Sheep, the
show of which has been moderate, have been in
limited request, at about late rates. Lambs have
sold slowly, and the inquiry for calves has been restricted.
Beasts have sold at from 2s. 10d. to ss. ; sheep from 3s. 4d. to
ss. 6d.; lamb. 6s. 4d. to 7s. Bd.; calves, 3s. 10d. to ss. 6d.: and
pigs, 4s. 6d. to ss. Bd. per 8 lbs. to sink the offal. Total sup-
plies :—Beasts, 830 ; sheep and lambs, 16,200 ; calves, 674 ; and
pigs, 80. Foreign :—Beasts, 150 ; sheep and lambs, 3,500 ;
calves, 524 ; and pigs, 30.

LIVERPOOL SHARE MARKET, THURSDAY.—First Report.—
Railways- Caledonians, 711, to 72 ; Great Eastern, 291 to 30 ;
Great Western, 61 to 611 ; Great Northern A, 118 to 119: Lan-
cashire and Yorkshire, 1251 to 126} ; London and North-Western,
1201 to 120; ; Sheffield, 36} ; Metropolitan, 03} to 64 ; Midland,
1201 to 121 ; Berwick, 129 to 130.

LEEDS STOCK MARKET, THIIRSDAY.--Markets quiet and
prices nominal. Midland, 121 ; Sheffield, 35} to 36}; Brighton,
32} to 33 ; Metropolitan, 63. Bank rate, 6 per cent.
LONDON TRADE REPORT, THIIRSDAY.—The tallow market
has ruled flat, at 455. for Y.C. on the spot, and 465. 6d. last
three months. Saltpetre less active, but firm ; spot, 325. to 335.;
for arrival, 355. Jute steady in value, but sale limited. Hemp,
without change.

LONDON OIL MARKET, THURSDAY.—Linseed flat, at 30s.
spot. Rape quiet ; English brown, spot, 435. Other oils
dull.

LONDON COLONIAL PRODUCE MARKETS, THURSDAY.—
Trade in sugar has ruled slow for low qualities, and prices are rather
weaker. Good refining descriptions have maintained late rates.
Floating cargoes of foreign sugar have been in good request.
Coffee dull, and business has not been sufficiently extensive to
test prices. Tea has remained very inactive, and without
change. Transactions in rice have been confined to purchases
afloat, at low rates.

METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, THURSDAY
There was a large supply on sale at the market to-day, conse-
quently the demand ruled quiet, but without any material
change in prices. Prime old hay, 120 s. to 130 s. ; inferior ditto,
100 s. to 1105. ; primenew hay, 105 s. to 115 s. ; inferior ditto, 90s.
to 100 s. ; prime old clover, 1355. to 1455. ; inferior ditto, 110 s. to
120 s. ; prime new clover, 120 s. to 128 s. ; inferior ditto, 100 s. to
110 s..; and straw 245. to 30s. per load.

LONDON WOOL MARKET, THIIRSDAY.—The wool market
las been very unsettled. There has been very little inquiry
'or either colonial or English produce, and prices have a droop-
ng tendency.

BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS POTATO MARKET,
THURSDAY.—The supplies of potatoes have been large. The
trade has been quiet, at about late rates. English shaws, 100 s.
to 130 s. ; regents, 110 s. to 130 s. ; and French, 80s. to 90s. per
ton.

MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT, THIIRSDAY.—This market
has become much quieter since Tuesday. The advance asked
on that day checked business, and buyers have shewn less dis-
position to continue their transactions, being probably influenced
by unfavourable telegrams received from Calcutta. Prices con-
tinue to drop, but there is less irregularity than there was
during part of last week. Sellers, however, are wishing to con-
cede a little on the prices they would have accepted onTuesday,
but with little effect on buyers.

BRADFORD TRADE REPORT, THURSDAY.—The past week
has brought no improvement to the trade of this district.
Until the inaction of the hostile armies on the Continent gives
place to some decisive movements, a policy of waiting will con-
tinue to be adopted by both buyers and sellers. Consumers of
wool are taking very few orders, and their operations in the
market are most limited. Holders know that if they force
their stocks forward unaer these circumstances they
must part with them at a severe sacrifice, and, conse-
quently, do not attempt sales further than they are compelled.
Quotations are therefore to a great extent fictitious and nomi-
nal, but the continued stagnation is undoubtedly affecting the
value of wool.—Lustre wool is probably worth 2d. per lb. less
money than before war was declared. Other descriptions have
suffered Jess, especially down wools, which mix with colonial,
and nearly maintain their price. Some considerable operations
have been heard of in Kents by an American buyer, at about
lid. to 2d. per lb. below the highest price. There is nothing
new in the export yarn trade. Merchants are almost entirely
without orders, and get few remittances. There is a little busi-
ness in home trade yarns, but spinners are indifferently em-
ployed. There is a moderate business in piece goods, chiefly for
the home trade, and at rather easier rates.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, THURSDAY.—Imports per
bill of entry, 1,640 bales. The market opened with increased
flatness, and pressure by holders to sell. There is more distrust
amongst commercial men, and growing anxiety as to the future.
The sales will be on a smali scale, with a decline in prices.

CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR MARKET, TEIIIRSDAY.—This
market continues quiet. Prices are rather in favour of buyers.

TirviNG STONE. —The following letter has been
received by Dr. Lory Marsh :—" British Residency,
Zanzibar, May 11, 1870.—Dear Sir,—Your letter cf
liroveutbkr 10, in which I am desired to inform Dr,
fai,,prtnget,one that he has been unanbnously elected
nil honorary member of the Medical CIA, reached
me yesterday, having been rent a long way round
by Mc:;:vnibig ue. I 81101 have much pleasure in enclosing,
, your le: Dr. Livingstone, who may be at -UAW
aweitii:g the arrival of men mid store„ . 111 M long
ago, but delayed on the way•by cholera, which has passed
inland, following the Unyamwezi caravan route. This
fearful epidemic has at present closed all communication
with the interior; but 1 trust that soon we may receive
good news from Dr. Livingstone and welcome him back.
Lim, dear Sir, yours faithfully, JOHN KIRK."
]IRKA CH OF PHOMISE.—A somewhat curious
" breach of promise " case came before the Under Sheriff
on Thursday. The plaintiff (Miss Joseph) is now only
18i years old, and the defendant (Mr. Myers)
about 48. As their names indicate, they Vvere of
the Jewish faith, and the young lady worked at a
Mrs. Solomon?, for, 3s. 6d. a week. On making
her acquaintance defendant introduced himself to
her friends as desiring to marry her, said he made thou-
sands a-year, gave her expensive ornaments and £2O to-
buy better clothes, besides driving her about in
his brougham. The courtship went on swim-
mingly. for some time, when suddenly the
defenaant complained of the ungentlemanly treat-
the w
ment he received from Mr. Joseph, and although
eddincr-day was then fixed, never went near the lady
again. No imputation was cast upon Miss Joseph's
character, and Serjeant Ballantine urged that it was not
a case for heavy damages. If the defendant made
thousandEt, he was on the turf, and lost thousands, The
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