The Sun.
London, England, 1845-08-18 00:00:00

STATE OF TRALiE.

FOREIGN WOOL TRADE, LEEDS, AUG. 15.—Sales iu
Foreign Wools have not been very extensive during the
past week, the unsettled state of the weather imposing
rather a check upon business operations generaly.
Prices, however, are steady.
Emma WOOL MARKET, LEEDS, AUG. 15.—Sales
continue steady, and prices are firm. Clothing sorts, of
middling qualities, remain very scarce, and are much
inquired for.
WAKEFIELD WOOL MARKET, AUG. 15.—There is no
variation in the wool market since our last report. As
the unfavourable state of the weather of last week had
rather the effect of damping the market, better hopes of
the future have been infused by the favourable change
that has since, taken place.
LEEDS.—The markets at our Cloth Hells have been
very dull this week, the principal cause of which ha
been the very unsettled state of the weather, and the
fears entertained in consequence for the harvest. Prices
are firm, and the stocks on hand scarcely an average at
this season of the year. Beavers, pilot cloths, fancy
cloakings, and shawls, are the principal articles selling ;
fine and middle qualities of cloth have been in very
limited demand. Since Tuesday the weather has been
much finer, and more buyers have visited the town, but
they make their purchases with the greatest caution.
There has, however, been a little improvement in the
demand for finished
goods, as compared with the amount
of business done during the last few weeks.
LEICESTER.—The same steady business which we
have noticed for some time past continues doing in the
warehouses. Worsted spinners are very busy. There
is no alteraion in wools and clothing sorts, and noils are
much in request. Great anxiety is fat about the harvest,
as upon its being well gathered will depend the welfare
of trade for the season.—Leicester Journal
BRADFORD MARKET, THURSDAY.—Our market, the
weather being tolerably fine, was well attended on
Thursday, and a fair amount of business in piece goods,
at former prices, was transacted. The wool trade is not
very active, the manufacturers hanging off purchasing at
the present rates. The yarn trade is brisker than it has
eu fur some time past, but prices do not advance.
MANCHESTER, THURSDAY EVENING .—We have had
a mere 'hutted business doing in cloth this week, caused
no doubt by the uncertainty of the weather, which has
induced some few needy manufacturers to press sales,
and no doubt to accept rather easier terms. The de-
cline, however, is not general, and it may be said, where
it has taken place, is only a shade lower. Spinners con-
tinue to find brisk markets for yarns, and at very full
prices.

WAKSFIELD CORN MARKET, AUG. 15.—There is a
fair supply of Wheat at market today, holders of which
are firm iu demanding last we(•k's prices, but the busi-
ness done is not extensive. Beans are held for more
money. In Oats and Shelling. no change. In the early
part of the week heavy rains fell, brit it is now fine—the
crops are much laid in this district.

BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, AUG. 15.--Both refiners
and grocers continue to take off everything diet is brought for.
ward, an prices have still an upward tendency. The con-
sumption is going on very satisfactorily, and the trade seem to
have confidence that present rates will be at least supported.—
Bristol Merourm.
kiROUSE SHOOTING.—The season for grouse shoot-
ing commenced on Tuesday. During the last few days several
Tar ,es of distinguished noblemen and gentlemen have passed
through this town on their way to the northern moors. The
birds are said to be plentiful, and good sport is expected. The
lion. H. T. Liddell, M.P. has gone to Raby Castle for a few
days' shooting.— Tyne Mercury.