The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-16 00:00:00

MARKETS.

LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, MONDAY.—The rapid progress
made with harvest, and the generally favourable condition in
which the grain has been carried, has had a depressing effect
upon the trade, and this has been intensified by the probability
of large supplies being thrown on the market. During the past week
Wheat was pressed for sale, and prices receded Ss. to 4s. per qr.
Spring corn also was easier. The import of foreign and colonial
produce into London last week comprised 69,494 qrs. of wheat ;
17,202 qrs. of barley ; 130 qrs. of malt ; 209,955 qrs. of oats ;
12,000 qrs. of rye ; 338 qrs. of beans ; 20,651 qrs. of peas ; 120 qrs.
of tares ; 485 qrs. of linseed ; 5,618 qrs. of rapeseed ; 23,792 qrs.
of maize ; 33 qrs. of sundry ; 25,077 barrels and 1140 sacks of flour.
The market was only moderately supplied with old English
wheat, but there was a good show of new qualities in, generally
speaking, good condition. There was a thin attendance of mil-
lers, and the actual business concluded was trifling. Buyers were
unwilling operators, in consequence of its being believed that
hostilities between France and Prussia will not be prolonged
much longer. Prices were nominally 2s. to 3s. per qr. lower. A
similar reduction took place in the value of foreign
wheat, for, which there was scarcely any inquiry.
With barley the market was moderately supplied. The demand
was heavy, and prices gave way is. per qr. There were a
few samples of new on offer, of variable quality. Prime
samples were scarce and dear. Malt was dull, on former
terms. With oats the market was extensively supplied. Sales
progressed heavily, at 2s. per quarter decline. Beans were
quiet, and prices. were ls. per quarter lower. Peas were in
limited request, at ls. per quarter decline. Maize w4s- dUll,
and easier. Flour was neglected, and country and fogeign quali-
ties were 2s. per sack and barrel lower. Town rates were un-
altered. The new English wheat on sale ruet.ibelth but little
inquiry. White sold at from 48s. to 545.; an lathers at from 445.
to t,ls. per quarter.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE 3/lARKVerATIIRDAY.—The total
imports of foreign stock into London last week amounted to
12,075 head. In the corresponding week in 1869 we received
10,679 ; in 1868, 11,398 ; in 1867, 12,940 ; and in 1866, 17,292
head. There were increased supplies of both beasts and sheep
on sale here to-day, stock having been forwarded under pres-
sure of the increasing scarcity of food. Many of the animals
were in a half fat state, and the general Condition was inferior.
There were fair arrivals from abroad, those from Tonning being
numerous and of good quality. It is expebted that the North
German trade will be suspended duripg ,the continuance of the
-blockade by the French. navy just announced. Firm markets
are looked 'for, in 'consequence. The- deinntl for beef to-day
WaS -not active,-and priees of all inferior stock tended down-
wards. Really choice beasts were scarpe,. and commanded
the extreme rates of 'Monday last„ viz., S. 6d. per
81b., tho Ugh an occasional' advancei on that figure was realised.
Heavy Lincolnshire-fed beasts maybe _quoted -at 4s. 10d. to ss.
per .81b: . From Lincolnshire; Leicestershire, and Northampton-
shire we received' about I,2so'short-horns ; ;from other parts of
England; about 550 of various breeds ; and. froM Scotland about
40 Scots and crosses. In the . sheep market little animation
prevailed. The general quality of the stook war. inferior; and
rather more money *vas demandeect for good mutton: Prime
Southdown and half-bred wethers may be quoted at ss. 6d. to
ss. Bd. per 81b. Lambs were nominally unchanged. Calves
were in fair request on former terms. Pigs were unaltered in
value.

LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET, MONDAY.—The supply of
cattle at this market to-day was larger, of sheep less than last
Monday. The demand for good beef was very brisk, at full
prices. Middling no change. Sheep and lambs made rather
more money. Prices—Beef, 6did. to Bd. per lb.; mutton, 7d.
to Bd. per lb.; lambs, Md. to Bd. per lb. There were 2,424
cattle and 12,242 sheep in the market.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, MONDAY. -The market
has been moderately supplied with meat. The trade .has been
rather more animated, and prices have ruled firm. Per 81bs. by
the carcase. Inferior beef, 3s. 6d. to Is. 10(1.; middling ditto,
Is. 10d. to 45.; prime large ditto, 4s. 2d. to 4s. 6d.; prime small
ditto, 4s. Bd. to 55.; large pork, 4s. to 4s. 4d.; inferior mutton,
3s. 6d. to Is. Bd.; middling ditto, 3s. 6d. to 45.; prime ditto,
4s. Bd. to 55.; veal, 4s. to 4s. Bd. ; small pork, ss. o ss. 4d. ; and
lamb, ss. to 55..8d.
MANCHESTER COTTON MARKET, MONDAY.-This market
continues quiet, with little attempt to do business. Since
Friday prices have been rather easier, but the business done
last week has relieved the pressure to sell, and prevents any
sudden fall in value. Another Prussian victory before Metz is
announced, and people are anxiously awaiting details, in case
it should influence prices up or down. Pending this both buyers
and sellers suspend their operations.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, MONDAY.-Opening re-
port : Imports per bill of entry, 3,348 bales. This market
opened very quietly. There is anxiety for news from the seat
of war. The sales will probably be 10,000 bales. . Prices
are still irregular. Closing • prices :-This market' opened
to-day with a very quiet appearance; but with the further advices
from the seat of war a firmer feeling set in, and a
larger 'business was concluded ; prices being quite steady
at Saturday's quotations. The sales are 12,000 bales, of which
3,000 are for speculation and export. To arrive American basis
of middling bales, October-November shipments, 81d.; Dholle-
rah fair new merchants June shipment, Cape, 71, 71, 71.
LIVERPOOL STOCK EXCHANGE, MONDAY.-This market
is very firm to-clay, but idle. London and North-,Western,
1251 to 1251 • Midland, 1241 to 1251 ; Berwick, 1381 ; Great
Western, 651 to 651 ; Five-Twenties, 861 to 87 ;* Luxembourg,
111 to 111 ; Erie, 171.
LEEDS STOCK EXCHANGE, MONDAY.-The markets were
strong here to-day. North-Eastern, 1391 ; Midland, 1251; to
126 ; Sheffield, 421; Great Eastern, 341 ; Caledonian 741 to 75 ;
Illinois 13.

GLASGOW STOCK EXCHANGE, MoNDAY.—Railways : Cale-
donian, 74 ; South-Western, 118 ; • Great Eastern, 33i to 34,
31, 4i, 41 ; Great Western, 66 ; Brighton, 361 to 36i ; London and
North Western, 1251 ; Sheffield, 42} ; Aletropolitan, 63 ;
126 ; North-Eastern Consols, 139 i to 1391 ; North British, 33.

COLONIAL AND FOREIGN PRODUCE MARKETS, MONDAY.
the markets business still continues on aliniited scale, but
without ally material alteration in priCes." There is very little
doing in sugar, and prices rule with a ddwnward tendency.'
Coffee is in, moderate • request at steady quotations. In rice
and saltpetre there is scarcely anYthing, reported. Tin
quiet but firm. Straits, £129 and £lBO.. . Other metals inactive.
Oils experience a slow sale. Linseed; 30s. London, 295. Hull
spot, 295, 3d, last three months. The valUe of Dutch butter is
slightly reduced, fine Friesland being sold at 1245. to 1265.
Tallow—Market quiet. Y. C, spot 445.' 3d.; town tallow, 455.
Stock, 34,109 casks, against 23,136 casks last year.
BOROUGH HOP MARKET, MONDAY.-The hop market has
continued brisk. Choice English, . however, have been scarce
and dear, but other qualities have been in limited request. The
accounts from the plantations continue very favourable, and a
good crop may now be confidently reckoned upon. Last week's
import was confined to 100 bales from Antwerp. Mid and East
Kents, £6 6s. to £9 95.: Wealds, £6 to £7 10s. ; Sussex, £6 Is.
to £6 10s. ; Bavarians, £5 ss. to £7 ; French, £4 10s. to £6.
Americans,£2 ss. to £3 10s. ; and yearlings, £1 Is. to £2los. per
cwt.

GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET, MoNDAY.- This market is
steady to-day., Business was done at Ms. ld. to 515. 3d. cash,
Closing sellers at 515: 3d. cash.; buyers, 515. lid. •
CLYDE CRUSHED SUGAR 'MARKET, MONDAY. --The
business was small at this market to-aY. The prices were
steady.