The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-02-06 00:00:00

CORN EXCHANGE, FEB. 2

Although by the circular reports frOm London, little anima-
tion is observable in Mark-lane, the provincial markets in this
country and Ireland continue to improve gradually ; and here,
during the period between Tuesday and to-day, a fair amount
of business has been transacted in foreign Wheat and Flour,
now in rapid course of delivery from under the Queen's locks,
each of these articles attaining a slight amendment upon previ-
ous rates : a cargo or two of Egyptian Beans have also been
sold to arrive, and several contracts entered into for cargoes of
Wheat floating, as well as for early shipment in France, the
near Continental ports of Europe, and in the Baltic, on the na-
vigation being open in the spring. From the northern States of
the American Union, however, no supplies of moment can be
expected until the approaeh of summer, when the amount of
exports thence will be regulated mainly by the prices of Bread
Stuffs on this side the Atlantic.

With the exception of a further fair quantity of Oatmeal, we
we have a very small fresh supply of produce coastwise and
from Ireland, and the general import from abroad is equally
light.
An abundant show of samples from the stocks taken out of
bond, having been met by a numerous attendance of local and
aountry buyers at the Corn Exchange to-day, considerable
sales of most descriptions of Wheat were readily effected at the
full currency of Tuesday last, and in several instances some-
what higher prices were paid.—States and Canadian Flour,
also, was in good request on the terms last noted, and in some
cases a slight advance was realised, the large holders not limp',
generally disposed to offer freely at present; whilst home-made
and Irish continued to move sparingly at late Prices.
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Barley and Malt were more sale2able, and .the latter rather
dearer.—Beans and Pease, upon a limited demand, merely sus-
tained our last quotations.—Oats, attracting a tolerable share
Of attention, fully maintained their previous value; and Oat-
meal realized an advance of fid. per load.
Indian Corn continuing to meet a lively inquiry for Ireland,
holders were firm at our last currency ; Corn Meal at the same
time remaining. unnoticed.
Annexed we insert the stocks of Grain and Flour, in bond,
here on the 31st ultimo, which prove, in respect to Wheat, about
20,000 quarters, and Flour 40,000 barrels less than was generally
estimated.
We shall continue to furnish for statistical reference the ave-
rage prices of grain, as published by the Gazette. though no
longer influencing the rates of duty, which are now uniformly
Is. per quarter on all grain, Colonial as well as Foreign, and
4d. per cwt. upon all descriptions of Flour and Meal.—lndian
Corn and Corn Meal, for which there is a separate act of par-
liament, remains subject to the same permanent duty as here-
tofore, namely, ls. per quarter, and 4d. per cwt.
The following is an official report from the Customs of stocks
in bond, in Liverpool, on the 31st January, 1849:—Wheat,
181,125 qrs.; Barley, 1974 qrs.; Oats, 291 qrs.; Beans, 10,625
qrs. ; Pease, 6154 qrs.: Flour, 805,931 cwts., equal to 460,532
barrels.

WARRINGTON CORN MARKET, JAN. 30.
Wheat, 41 qrs., 0, £2 3s. Bd. v. qr. ; total, £B9 10s. 4d
Oats, 17 qrs., 19s. Od. qr. : total, 16 3s. Od

LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE
MARKET, FEBRUARY 3, 1849.
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Hay, old, 20lb 0 5@ 0 7i Potatoes, v 90th.
New
Clover
Ditto, Green
Manglewnrzel ..23 0— 0 0 Cattle 0 0— 0 0
Straw, Wheat .. 0 2 0 2i Turnips, ap ton 22 0— 25 0
Oat 0 li 0 2 Carrots 23 0— 26 6
Barley .. .... 0 li— 0 2 Manure 4 6 6 6

PRICES OF PROVISIONS IN ST. JOHN'S
MARKET, FEBRUARY 3, 1849.
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Beef l3, it, 0 5 to 0 7 Grapes For.v• lb 0 6 0 8
Mutton 0 si 0 7 English Ditto .. 0 0— 0 0
Veal 0 6,1 0 7 Eng. P. Apples.. 5 0— 0 0
Lamb, fore qr 1 t 0— 0 0 Fowls, iz• Couple 2 6 3 0
Do., hind qr lO 6 0 0 Woodcocks .... 6 6 0 0
Fresh Pork
Bacon 0 0— 0 0 Chickens
Hams 0 0— 0 0 Geese 2 9 5 0
Salmon 3 0— 0 0 Pigeons 1 6 0 0
Soles
Cod Fish
Turbot
Haddocks 0 0— 0 0 ilurkeys.... each 3 0— 7 6
Whiting 0 0— 0 0 Partridges,vbrce 3 0— 0 0
Fresh butter
Salt Ditto 0 8— 0 it Plovers
Eggs 124 7 4 0 0 Filberts
Potatoes, le' Peck 1 2 1 5 Wild Ducks
Pheasants, brace 7 6 8 0 Rabbits 1 10 2 2

STATE OF TRADE,

MANCHESTER.—Under the excitement of a rising cotton
market, a good deal of buoyancy was manifested on our Ex-
change last Tuesday, and for some kinds of yarns and goods a
further advance of price was generally demanded. There was
not then, however, nor has there been since, any disposition
amongst the buyers to fall in with that movement. They have
contented themselves with quietly taking he cheapest lots
that have come in their way, suitable for their present compa-
ratively restricted orders. The business of the week has con-
sequently been on a somewhat limited scale, and, id some in-
stances, out-of-the-way quotations are now found to be modi-
fied. The foreign merchants are acting with much caution,
and are influenced in their operations by advices ifrom their
several markets, rather then by a start in cotton, which they
distrust. The home dealers, too, are manifesting a like wari-
ness in supplying themselves with stock. All classes of pur-
chasers, indeed, while looking for a trade of considerable ex-
tent, are yet doubtful even of the present moderate prices.
Meanwhile, in most articles, a decidedsteadiness is maintained,
and in some things a gradual hardening of price is perceived.
ROCHDALE FLANNEL MARKET.—On Monday. the flannel
and wool markets were very well attended. The fine and mid-
dling qualities of grey goods were in particular request.
There has been a moderate demand for other descriptions of
flannels. Dyed goods, and strong coarse Yorkshire domestics,
are much sought after. There have been more goods sold in
Rochdale since Christmas, than in the month of January for
many years past. Prices generally are same as our last.
There has been a moderate business done in the wool market,
and prices inclined higher. Oils are considerably lower than
they were a fortnight ago. The hands in both cotton and
woollen mills are fully employed, and at some places there is
a scarcity of hands.
LEEDS.—The woollen trade continues to exhibit signs of ac-
tivity and improvement; and with low stocks and increased
prices of wool, the prices of cloth are slightly on the advance.
BRADFORD.—Wools.—There is no change worthy of com-
ment, either in the long or short wool trade. The holders are
firm, and the spinners mire holding off till their stocks are re-
duced. Yarns.—The spinners continue to be busy, and though
they have obtained an advance for their February contracts,
they are worse off than they were in November with wool, la-
bour, and yarns at the present rate • so that a further advance
must either be realised or the production contracted. Pieces.
The manufacturers complain that they are not met with a price
corresponding to that cost on goods which the remit advances
on yarns and wages justifies them in seeking; and their trade
is now worse than it has been for a long time past.
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HALIFAX.—The sales of goods in the Piece" Hall have been
about as large as those of last week; and, in most cases, the
improved rates have been realized. In Yarns we have no change
to report. Wool continues quiet, and prices are, if anything, a
shade in favour of the buyer.

HUDDERSFIELD.—We 'have to report an improvement in this
market, which has exhibited an animated appearance. Stocks
of desirable goods are very scarce, and prices are firm, with a
tendency upward.