The Sun.
London, England, 1845-08-25 00:00:00

MARKET NEWS -(THIS DAY.)

Since this day se'nnight the imports of live stock from
abroad for our markets have consisted of 43 oxen and cows,
together with 100 sheep, 20 lambs, and 6 calves, per the
Neptune and John Bull, from Hamburgh ; as also 113 beasts,
60 sheep, 20 lambs, and 14 calves, per the Batavier, Ocean,
and William Jolliffe, from Rotierdam. The Batavier having
encountered a terrific storm on her passage, 26 of the oxen
on board of her were smothered—the remainder being go
much injured that they were killed on being landed. Such
was the bad state in which this stock was landed, that
the beasts were scarcely worth 1/. per head. To-day, we had
on offer 50 beasts and 60 sheep, chiefly from Holland. As
they were of very inferior quality, they commanded very
little attention, and were disposed of at miserably low figures.
Our letters from Hamburgh and Rotterdam state that the
prices of live stock there are considerably on the increase,
with every prospect of a further advance in them. The ar-
rivals at Hull have amounted to 126 sheep and 200 sheep,
chiefly from Rotterdam. Compared with those on Monday
IN;ere hoy"tlker ,Aeasts from our own districts here to- dav,
though there were some well made-up animals amongst
them. Although the Beef trade was by no means ac-
tive, the primest Scots sold steadily, at prices quite
equal to those paid last week—the middling and inferior
kinds moving off slowly at barely late rates.
From Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire, we re-
ceived 800 Scots, Short-horns, and Homebreds; from the
northern grazing districts, 400 Short-horns ; from the western
and midland counties, 500 Herefords, Runts, Devons, Irish
beasts, &c. ; from other parts of England, 600 of various
kinds; and from Scotland. 290 Horned and Polled Scots—
the remainder of the supply being chiefly derived from the
neighbourhood of the metropolis. The numbers of Sheep
were small for the time ofyear ; yet they were fully adequate
to meet the wants of the buyers. For the primest old
Downs, which were scarce, the demand was steady, at full
prices; but all other kinds were heavy,. and the turn lower.
The supply of Lambs was soine*hat on the increase, owing
to which the Lamb trade ruled dull, at barely the late de-
pression in the quotations. Calves were in moderate supply
and heavy demand, at last week's prices. Prime small Pigs
sold freely. Otherwise the Pork trade was dull. From
Ireland we had nearly 200 on offer.

Per Sibs. to sink the offal.
s. d. a. d. a. d. to s.
Inferior Beasts .. ••2. 8 3 0 Second quality ditto 310 4 4
Second quality ditto. 3 2 3 4 Coarse-woolled ditto 4 6 4 8
Prime large Oxen 3 6 310 Sentlidown `'ethers 410 5 0
Prime Scots
Large coarse Calves 3 6 4 2 Large Hogs
... •• • 3 0 3 8
Prime small ditto
Suckling Calves, lB 0 29 0 Quarter old Pigs —l6 0 20 0
Inferior Sheep •• • 3 4 3$ Lambs •••••• • • 4 8 5 8
SUPPLY AT MARKET.
Beasts. I Sheet, I Calves. I Pigs.
3,178 25.850 211 300
NEWOATE AND LE.B.DENNALL.
The arrivals of slaughtered Meat from Scotland and various
parts of England since this day se'nnight have been some-
what on the increase, end of lair average quality, while the
supplies killed in the metropolis hare proved larger than for
some time past. 1: tie general demand is, consequently, in a
sluggish state, and in some instances the quotations have a
downward tendency. In addition to the arrivals given in our
annexed tabular statement, about 400 carcases of Lambs
have reached us from the country. About 20 carcases of
Dutch Beasts, and 100 carcases of Sheep have been sold—
the former at from 3s to 3s 2d, the latter 3s 6d to 4s 2d per
albs; their quality was by no means rst.• rate.

At per stone, by the CSrease.
s. d. to s. d. s. d. to s. d.
Beef, inferior.. •• .. 2 6 2 8 Mutton, inferior .. 3 4 310
middling ••.. 2 10 3 0, ----- middling.. 4 0 4 4
prime large •.3 2 34 1 prime .. •• 4 6 4 8
40 4 4
Lamb. 4s 8d to 5s Bd.
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33
86
43
88
_Pork,simarauge...... .. .. .. .. . 2 8 310
.
ARRIVALS DURING THE PAST WEEK.
Beasts Sheep Calves Pigs.
16 300 250
20 320 300
30 60
Norfolk 5 20 3O

Yorkshire ........ • • •• • • • • • • • • • •
Lincolnshire .... ..... • • • • • •• • • ••

Suffolk . . ... .....
Cambridgeshire •• •• •••••• • • • • •

- 10
24 50

Devonshire • ................... ......
Wiltshire 50 130 - 5 O 5O
Other parts 80 200 100 120

...,
30 90 60 100
28 120 100 150
- 30
80 51

Total -- • • • ....... 283 1,300 340 1,050
Previous week's arrival...... 184 1,010 280 720

Difference since our last .... 99 290 60 330
BOROUGH HOP MARKET.
The accounts which have reached us from the plantations,
though somewhat contradictory, are to the effect that the
appearance of the bine is by no means flattering. A falling
off in the produce is pretty generally acknowledged; hence
the demand is somewhat active, and last week's improvement
in the quotations is supported. The duty has fallen to
165,000/. and 175,000/. Sussex Pockets 5/8s to 6/; Weald
of Kent-ditto, 5183 to 61; Slid Kent ditto, 51 12s to Si; East
Kent ditto, 6110 s to 9/ 9s.
BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS.
The accounts fiom many parts ot the country relative to
the Potatoe crop being of an unfavourable character, holde!s
are evincing more firmness, notwithstanding the supplies are
extensive, and, in some instences, the finest samples Pota-
toes have produced a trifle more money. The present rates
vary from 3/ l 0 to 6/ 6s per ton.
WOOL MARKET.
During the week to imports ot wool have been unusually
small. Although the supplies of both English and foreign
on offer in the private contract market are extensive, the de-
mand continues active, at extreme rates of currency.
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maid is very good. and the stock small for the time of year.
The shipments at St. Petersburgh are progressing at about
the same rate as last year ; 6,396 casks have been dispatched
to London up to the 16th inst., of which there are 2,719
casks to arrive._ ,-"At the above date, prices there were firm
and steady. Town Tnllow is 41s to 41s I net cash.

ALARMING FIRE AT THE WEST-END.--This morn-
itig, about one o'clock, the inhabitants of Montague-street and
Russell-square were alarmed by loud cries of " Fire," which
proved to proceed from the stables of Mr. Cryer, job-master,
Montague-mews. In a short space of time the flames shot up
through the roof, and illuminated the element around, so as to
be perceived at Newgate. The engines from the various fire-
stations promptly arrived, and, with the assistance of the fire-
men, the horses in the stabling were happily got out. uninjured;
the other contents of the stabling, consisting of two loads of
straw and hay, were destroyed, and the building much damaged.
The origin of the Ere is nut known. The premises are insured
in the Phcenix Fire-office ; the stock was uninsured.
PUGILISTIC CONTEST-- Yes terday morning, be-
tween six and seven o'clock, a pugilistic contest took place in
a field at the back of Pritnrose-hill, between two young men,
journeyman carpenters, of the names of Saunderson and Bris-
tow. On Saturday night they quarrelled at a public-house in
Portland-town, and agreed to settle the dispute by a pugilistic
contest yesterday morning. They were attended by their re-
spective seconds, and after fighting for. about a quarter of an
hour, Bristow was thrown heavily with his right hg under
him. On b..ing raised up it was found that the bones were
protruding through the stockings and trousers. He was re-
moved to the hospital.

CORN EXCHANGE-'MONDAY.
During the week ending on Saturday evening the receiptb
of Wheat of home produce were, the time of year considered,
good, they having exceeded 11,100 quarters, chiefly from
Essex, Kent, and Cambridgeshire. Fresh up only a mode-
rate quantity come to hand, yet the stands were again rather
heavily filled with samples, which principally consisted of
unsold qualities, but which were in good condition. In ad-
dition to the arrivals above noticed, there were on offer
about seventy quarters of NEW English Wheat, the principal
portion of which was—as was the case on this day se'nnight
—brought forward by Mr. William Blewitt, of Rainham,
Essex. Respecting the general quality of this Wheat, we
have to observe that it was good—much better, indeed,
than most parties were prepared to expect. The whole
found buyers, at prices varying from 60s to 65s per quarter.
Notwithstanding the accounts which have reached us to-day
from the northern districts are not quite so favourable as
could be wished, though in some of the forward counties
several patches of land have been cleared of thin wheats, the
demand for nearly every description of Wheat of home pro-
duce was in a sluggish state. However, the finest parcels
were mostly disposed of at prices about equal to those paid
on Monday last. But to effect a clearance of other kinds,
a slight depression in the quotations must have been sub-
mitted to. The weather to-day, though warm, was somewhat
changeable, yet it must be considered favourable to the crops.
The imports of foreign Wheat have been on a very moderate
scale. As most of the importers are looking forward to a
further decline in the duty on that article, very few parcels
have been entered for home consumption since our last.
This morning the quantity on offer was not large, but fully
equal to the wants of the dealers. Selected parcels sold at
previous rates; but other kinds, although they could not be
considered cheaper, were very inactive. Nearly the whole
of the parcels lately received from Australia have been
taken out of bond. Corn under lock was extremely
inactive, yet the rates may be considered about stationary.
The show of English Barley was very small ; but a few par-
cels have reached us from Ireland. The show of foreign was
moderate. For nearly every kind of Barley, but more parti-
cularly for grinding sorts, the sale was firm, and last week's
figures were well supported. Although the supply of Malt
exhibited a trifling increase, superfine season-made qualities
sold freely, at extreme figures. In other kinds a fair amount
of business was doing, at previous quotations. From Ireland,
as well as from foreign parts, we have received rather an
extensive supply of Oats. This had a depressing influence
upon the trade, and in some instances the prices had a down-
ward tendency. Beans were a slow sale, but not cheaper.
White Peas were in good request, at fully last week's prices ;
but other kinds were much neglected. The Flour trade was
dull, at barely our quotations. The few parcels of new Seeds
on offer met a slow sale. In other kinds little was doing.
CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE
Wheat—F.ssex & Kent, Malt—Chevalier..
Red sos to 55s Oats Yorkshire and
Ditto, White ...• 545 65s Lincolnsh., Feed. 22s 235
Nortblk and Lin- Potatoe . 225 24e
coin, Red..... 48s 56s Youghal• and Cork,
Ditto, White 54s 63s • Black . . ..... 20s 219
Irish, Red •—s Cork, White ... • • 21s 231
Ditto, White —s —5 Scotch, Feed. .. • • 20s 22s
Rye—Old —s Beans—lick . ..... 36s 405
New. .... •
Barley—Grinding..... 25s 27s Pease—Grey .
Malting . 30s 33s Map1e........... 38s 43s
Chevalier .... .. • • 345 —s White ... .•• • • • 365 39.
Malt—Suflolk and Nor- Boilers •..•• • • • • 405 435
folk .. 589 599 Flour—Town-made ... 42s 498
Brown
Kingston and Ware 589 635 Stockta & Norfolk 36s 40s
FOREIGN GRAIN AND FLOUR IN BOND.
Wheat—Dantzic 4ss to 48s Beans ..... •• • • 289 to 32s
Hamburgh ..... • • 37s 42s Pease •••••••• • • • • • • • • 33s 36s
Barley 2os 21s Flour—American . 199 21s
Oats—New .. •• • • 19s 21s Baltic .••••• • • • • • 195 21s
eed ........ 15s 18s
SMITHFIELD.