The Sun.
London, England, 1860-04-02 00:00:00

STMT_ E OF TRADE.

LEEDS, March 30. —Tile following is the trade
report of the Leeds (?.amber of Commerce for the
month of March :—" roollen Trade.—The continued
inclemency of the wea Cher has had a depressing in-
fluence on the spring ti-ade, a less amount of business
having been transacted in the warehouses than was
to be expected. The ma n ufacturers are, nevertheless,
still very well employe d. Prices remain firm. Wool.
—At the public sales of colonial wools in London,
which concluded on th .e 20th inst., the attendance of
buyers was large, and( the purchases on foreign ac-
count were larger tha n. for several sales past. There
was fair animation in the biddings, and prices on
the average may be quoted fully equal to the last
series, the most lively competition being for the
better descriptions. Trade in the warehouses con-
tinues steady, which applies equally to English
as to colonial wools, and a fair amount of busi-
ness has been done in the former .at a slight
advance of prices, the aspect of the market
being firm. Flax. The supplies of flat
are eagerly bought up in all the continental
markets, and prices are decidedly harder than at the
date of the last report of this Chamber. Through-
out the month there has been a fair demand for
yarns, and spinners have had no difficulty in ob-
taining full list prices. The machinery in the spin-
ning mills is generally working to order. Leather.
—A tranquil tone bas prevailed in this branch
of business during the month, purchases being
limited to immediate requirements. In prices there
is no change worthy of note, and the production
and consumption of this article appear to be
nearly equal. The manufacture of boots and shoes
is in a satisfactory condition. Seed Crushing and
Oil Trade.—There is been an active demand for
olive oil during the nax nith,except for floating cargoes,
although prices are well supported; and according
to accounts from Naples, notwithstanding the in-
creased duty, businesl3 in oils does not seem checked.
There has been a large demand for rape oil, it
being very freely used by our own manufacturers,
the price being so much lower than that of olive
oil. Linseed oil is ei:ceeding,ly firm in price, with
an upward tendency, the weekly exports from the
outports being large. Iron and Machine Trades.---
The forges are all i n a very active condition. In
the machine trade t here is a very fair amount of
orders on hand for fl ix machinery, chiely for export
to Belgium and Germany. The general machine
tool trade is in a very brisk state, especially in the
completion of Government orders. Corn—The mar-
ket at the commencE..ment of the month for wheat
was of a dull character, and the closing rates of the
previous month we re! with difficulty maintained.
A marked improvement in the demand, with a mo-
derate supply, took "dace on the 13th, and con
tinued to the close of the month, prices ending
from 3s. to 4s. per qr. dearer. Good barley con-
tinues in request, and fully maintains its value.
Oats and beans hay., been in fair demand, and fell
prices are obtained." _

- MANCHESTER, 30'cir.—Although it might not be
quite correct to say that the market for naanuftte-
tures is generally in .a better position than on Tues-
day, there is no doubt that some of the uneasiness
from political causes which on that day interfered
with business has now given place to a more hope-
ful feeling. There is still a great deal of caution
on the part of purchasers in goods, some of which
may be ascribed to the advance in the rate of inte-
rest. However, the re is also great firmness, owing
to the extent to which manufacturers are still en-
gaged with previous contracts, and a tolerably con-
fident anticipation that the demand, hitherto
checked from week to week for some time past,
must soon become z ware pressing. In yarns there
is a more manifest improvement ; in various branches
there is more activity than on Tuesday, more stiff
ness in the quotations, and increased hope of sta-
bility in the trade.

CU uni:arie Y 111211LKB.TS.

NORTHAANIPTON—M.kRcu 31.

At this corn-market wheat was in fair supply, with s
tolerable sale, at fully is over the rates of this day sex-
night, prices ranging from 46s to 49s for white, and 45s to
47s for red. There was a steady business passing in bark'',
malting 39s to 435, grinding i29s to 34s per qr. Oats in,
limited show, with a languid sale, quoted at 24s to 300
per 24 stone. Beans, old, 47s to 51s; new, 43s to 468.
Rye, —s to —s; matt, 68s to 72s ; flour, 33s to 37s pd
sack.

NORWICH—MARCH 30. ;
At our market to-da3 - there was a limited supply of whot,
and the demand being still brisk, prices were fully main-
tained, and in some ins tances is to 2s more money. Tiler*
was only a small suppl y of barley, but higher rates well
obtained. Flour is to is 6d dearer.
White wheat 46s to 49s Red wheat 40s to 45e
Malting barley... .425. to 46s p Chevalier barley.. ,34s to Oa
Distilling d0......25 s io 2751 Oats.. 24s to 28s,
Flour, 29s 6d to 32s per sack from the