The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-19 00:00:00

MARKETS.

BRISTOL CORN 'MARKET, THURSDAY.-There was a fair
supply of English wheat at this market to-day, mostly new,
which met witha slow sale at 2s, to 3s. per quarter reduction.
Samples of old wheat nearly maintained last week's
rates. Foreign wheat was in limited demand, and ls. to
25. per qr. cheaper. Grinding barley and maize were ii rather
more request, and values are about maintained. Both old and
new oats are 6cl. per qr. lower, with a very poor trade.
BIRMINGHAM CORN MARKET, THURSDAY.-A fair supply
of English wheat was shewn at our market to-day. New wheat
2s. to 3s. per quarter lower, and old wheat is. to 2s. per quarter
lower. Barley, oats, beans, and peas were unaltered. Flour was
3s. lower.
MAIDSTONE CORN MARKET, THURSDAY.-This market
was dull to-day. Red wheat was 48s. to 528. per qr. ; white
wheat, 465. to 50s. per qr. Beans and oats at last week's prices.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY. - The
cattle trade to-day was characterized by increased quietness.
The supplies of stock were fully an average, and amply sufficient
to satisfy all requirements. Prime beasts experienced a fair
inquiry, and generally commanded full prices, but inferior animals
changed hands slowly, at barely late currencies. As regards sheep,
the receipts were good. Sales progressed heavily, and the ten-
tency of prices was in favour of buyers. Lambs were quiet, and
calves were neglected. Beasts from 3s. 6d. to ss. Bd. ; sheep,
3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. ; lambs, ss. 10d. to 6s. 6d. ; calves, 3s. 4d. to
ss. 6d. ; and pigs, 4s. 2d. to ss. Bd. per Sibs., to sink the offal.
Total supplies : -British.-Beasts, 1,530 ; sheep and lambs,
15,130; calves, 445; and pigs, 95. Foreign.-Beasts, 890: sheep
and lambs, 11,760; calves, 139 ; and pigs, 35.
BRISTOL CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.-There was a good
supply of beef at this market to-day. Prices-prime; 70s. per
cwt. ; secondary, 645. to 665. per cwt. ; inferior all sold. There
was a good supply of mutton, the top price being Bd. per lb.
Lamb was in good demand at Bd. to 9d. per lb., all sold.
GLASGOW CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY. -There was an
ordinary supply of cattle at this market to-day, but many of
them were of secondary quality. The demand was dullish ;
and there was little alteration in prices. Top current 755.
to 778. per cwt.: secondary, 735. per cwt.; middling and inferior,
60s. to 655. per cwt. Sheep and lambs were a large
supply, particularly lambs, but many of them were of inferior
quality. There was a fair demand for top sorts at prices similar
to last week. Inferior were still dull and unsaleable. Sheep,
top current, Bd. per lb.; secondary, 71d. to 70. per lb. ; mid-
dling and inferior, 6a. to 7d. per lb. ; lambs, 275. to 30s. each ;
secondary, 20s. to 235. each; middling and inferior, 10s. to 14s.
each. At the close a considerable number were returned out
unsold.
MANCHESTER COTTON MARKET, THURSDAY. - This
market is quiet to-day, with only a small business in progress,
but prices continue very steady, and the tendency is slightly
in favour of sellers. Last week's operations seem to have
satisfied the wants of buyers for the present, and they do not
seem inclined to follow the market, which is dearer since then.
The scanty and unreliable news from the seat of war tend to
confine business within narrow limits.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, THURSDAY.-Closing
report : This market is very firm at yesterday's full rates, with a
decided hardening tendency. Sales, 15,000 bales ;of which 4,000
bales are for speculation and export.
COLONIAL PRODUCE MARKETS, THURSDAY.-Sugar has
been dull, at a decline of 6d. per cwt. Refined goods have been
tolerably steady. The public sales of tea are passing off quietly
at about late rates. Coffee has been quiet, but firm. Bold
Native Ceylon, 50s. ; good ordinary, 465. 6d. Jute has been
quiet, but steady.
LONDON METAL MARKET, THURSDAY.-Scotch pig iron
has been steady, at 51s. 40. cash, and 51s. 9d. one month. Tin
has been quiet. Straits £l2B to £129. Copper firm. Wallaroo
and Burra, £7O.

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LONDON OIL MARKET, THIIRSDAY.—Linseed oil has been
dull, at 295. 6d. London, 295. Hull spot. Rape inactive. English
brown„ spot, 41s. Other oils quiet.
LONDON TALLOW 11IARKET, THURSDAY, —The -market is
flat. YC, spot 445. 3d. sellers, last three months, 455. 3d.
LONDON WOOL MARKET, THURSDAY.—The wool market
has continued in a very quiet state. The demand for colonial
produce has been restricted, and for English qualities there has
been but little inquiry. In prices no further change has taken
place. -
METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, THURSDAY.
—The supplies on sale to-day were rather larger, consequently
the trade was less animated, but at fully previous quotations :
—Prime old hay, 1265. to 1355. ; inferior ditto, 100 s.
to 110 s. ; prime new hay, 115 s. to 1205.; inferior ditto, 90s. to
1055. ; 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.
BIRMINGHAM IRON TRADE REPORT, THURSDAY.—The
prospects of this trade were reported to be excellent to-day.
The excessive heat of the weather has seriously crippled the
means of production, and consequently the demand exceeds
the supply. The demand for immediate delivery
has been so much ahead of the possible supply
that masters, in order to check it, have issued a circular raising
the prices all round ; this, however, must be regarded only as
temporary, owing to the hot weather. It is not expected that a
permanent rise can take place before Christmas, and the de-
mand on the part of the workmen for increased wages will not
be entertained till then.

BRADFORD TRADE REPORT, THURSDAY.—The past week
has brought no relief from the extreme dullness which reigns
over !Justness here ; nevertheless, the tone of the market is on
the whole firm, and while business is greatly restricted, the
feeling is not gloomy or over depressed. Inquiries for wool are
limited at the needs of users, but the best descriptions maintain
recent quotations. Any cheap lots offered are readily picked
up. Country rates are well maintained. The export yarn trade
is as much paralysed as ever, and the closing of the German
ports tends still further to restrict business. For home use
there have been some fair purchases in coloured and lustre
yarn. For piece goods there is a limited inquiry on the part of
home and American buyers, but not for forward delivery.
Cheap lots from stock, both plain and fancy, are readily picked
up. Prices are generally firm.
GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET, THURSDAY.—This market
was firmer to-day. Business done up to 51s. 3d. cash. Closing
buyers.

CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR MARKET, THIIRSDAY.—There
was a moderate business done at this market to-day, at yester-
day's prices.