The Sun.
London, England, 1870-11-03 00:00:00

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MARKETS.

LONDON CORN_ EXCUANGE, WED:TEPAY.—The Corn Ex-
change to-day was thinly attended by millers, and the business
transacted was to a limited extent; nevertheless prices were
without any material change from Monday, The supply of
English wheat on sale was small, but the arrivals from abroad
wore tolerably good. Sales in all descriptions of both red and
white produce were effected cautiously, at the rates previously
current. Barley was in moderate supply but limited request for
malting qualities. owing to its inferiority. Grinding and distil-
ling* samples experienced a better inquiry, at about late quota-
tions. Malt was dull, but unchanged in value. With oats the
market was moderately supplied. The demand was inactive, at
prices tending downwards. Beasts and peas were purchased to a
limited extent, on former terms. The flour trade ruled quiet,
at Monday's quotations. Arrivals :—English and Scotch.—
Wheat, 430 qrs. ; barley, 890 ; and peas, 50. Foreign.—Wheat,
16,630 qrs. ; barley, 3,260 ; oats, 77,800 ; maize, 140; beans,
2,400 ; and flour, 5,970 brls.
NEWARK CORIC MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—Them was a
larger supply of wheat at this market to-day, and sales were
made slowly at is. to 2a. per quarter less than last week.
Malting barley maintained its former prices, but the demand
was not good. Oats, beans, and peas were about the same.
LEEDS CATTLE MARKET, WEDNESDAY. —There were at
this market to-day 068 beasts, and 3,300 sheep. Cattle met with
a slow sale. Best quality made from 7d. to Md. ; second quality
exchanged hands very slowly at lower prices. Sheep also met
S\with a slow selling market at from Bd. to Ewes, 71d.

\WAKEEIELD CATTLE MARKET, WEDNRSDAY.—The supply
of good.beef at this market to-day being scarce, prices were
rather higher. Mutton was in moderate demand, at from 7i,d.
to Pd. per lb. Lean stock met with very little inquiry, but
much cows were in better demand. Small pigs were cheaper,
but large animals were held for late rates.
SOUTHALL CATTLE MARKET, WEDNESDAT.—The trade
was flat for middling qualities at this market to-day. Best qua-
lities nearly maintained last week's rates. The supplies
were about a fair average. Good sheep were in demand, at full
rates.

LONDON OIL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.-Linseed oil has been
quiet at 30s. London, but in steady request at 30s. to 30s. 3d.,
Hull spot ; 29a. 71d. to 295. 9d. last two months ; and 30s. 3d.
first four months. Rape oils steady. English brown, 435. spot,
and the same to the end of the year ; 425. first four months.
Cocoanut tends against buyers. Ceylon, pipes, 575. 6d. to
375. 9d. ; hogsheads, 38s. 6d. to 89s. ; Cochin, 48s. 6d. to 445.
Palm firm, at 39a. 6d. to 40s. per cwt.
LONDON TALLOW MARKET, THURSDAY. -The market re-
maim quiet, on the full supplies of Australian on passage.
Y. C., 425. &I. on spot and December ; 435. spring ; 435. dd.
March.
LONDON METAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.-Chillan copper
firm, at £63 to £63 10s. for bars ; last price paid for Spanish pig
lead, £l7 10s. Spelter quite nominal, at £l7 Ss. to £l7 10s.
Straits tin, £127,
COLONIAL AND FOREIGN PRODUCE MARKET, WEDNES-
PAT.-Sugar.-The market is without any material alteration.
Only a limited business is passing, but prices-rule firm. Glucose
bought in at 245. ; Manilla clayed, 225. to 225. 6d.: Penang,
ICe. to 17s. 6d. ; and Madras laggery, at 18s., with 17s. 6d. bid.
Spices. -The market is generally firm. Cotton is in better re-
quest, at rather firmer prices.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, WEDNESDAY.-Opening
Report.--This market opened strong to-day, at yesterday's
prices. Sales probably 12,000 hales. Imports nil. Closing Re-
port-This market closed rather tamer, and rather more cotton
was offering. Sales 16,000 bales.
MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT, WEDNESDAY.-This market
continues steady to-day, but remarkably devoid of animation.
The late partial advance in quotations has not stimulated buy-
-I:,in any quarter; which proves that buyers only look upon
al temporary. In yarns a quiet business is doing at firm
prices. The cloth market is also rim, but the transactions are
few and limited. The latest accounts from India per telegraph

are rather better, but these have led to no Inereaied buying

BELFAST LINEN TRADE REPORT, TUESDAY.--The sup-
ply of Sas offered in the various centres of its growth was large.
in Strabane S 5 t 011.3, in Sathfiland 200 tons, Omagh 75 ions, with
other large supplies. The markets were well attended by buyers:
and an active demand generally ruled. Prices have advanced
In most places; in Syme 2s. ad, per cwt. Belfast yarns : In this
branch the improvement for some time expected is not yet rea-
lised. Local manufacturers operated merely to meet pressing
requirements. .Transactions on 'cross Channel account are not
numerous. The war retards business on continental account.
Stocks are. increased; and prices have a drooping ten-
dency. Brown linen—light makes for bleaching : There is a
steady demand. Some makers having over-sold stocks, prices
have decreased. The firm advance of last week is fully sup-
ported, especially for fine sets. Heavy Linens : The dealings in
these are not extensive ; there is a slight increase in stocks. In
the foreign trade there are sales to a fine extent, manufacturers
making to order. Cloth for Dyeing : In this branch orders have
been placed at full rates, stocks are reduced. Rough Linens:
The demand for these is steady at firm rates. In Finished Linens
the week's business is of an !average character. The houses
engaged in the English and Scotch markets are reported to have
had a good mouth's trade. American ads ices are cheerful, with
a slow demand. A good spring trade is expected.

GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—Opening
report.—This market was rather easier to-day. 61s. 4d. cash
was accepted. Closing, rather buyers at this price. Closing
Report.—The market was rather steadier. Buyers 51s. 6d. cash,
sellers 51s. 6d.

CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR MARKET, WELNFISDAY. —At this
market to-day there was a fair business done. Prices were

steady

.CORK BUTTER MARKET, WEDNESDAY —Ordinary firsh,
1325.; seconds, 12205. ; thirds, 111 s.: fourths, 108 s.: fifths, 80s. ;
sixths, 775. 2,05,6 firkins in the market. Mild cured, firsts,
1865.; seconds, 1275.; thirds, 117 s. 80firkins in the market.