The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

r!Uarktt tpørt,. CORN, c. LONDON, MONDAY.—Last week's supplies of foreign Oats were heavy, and fair of other grain. Exports: 600 qrs. Wheat. 60 qrs. Oats, 815 qrs. Bye, 813 cwts. Flour. English Wheat 6,814 qrs., loreign ^6,957 qrs. With an nnosually short sapplv this morning from Kent and Essex, factors commenced by asking Is. advance; but millers resisted the demand, being only willing to Pa7J week s rates. The foreign trade was very qniet: but holders were firm ia their demands for every description. Country Flour 24,026 sacks, foreign 406 sacks 9,855 barrels. The good supply and late advance restricted the demand for Norfolks and other country qualities. Foreign sacks were fully as dear, as were American barrels. Town millers late last Monday raised the t p priee from 40s. to 43s., which was to-day confirmed. Maize 1,889 qrs. This grain from ti e limited supplies has ad- vanced Is. per qr. British Barley 714 qrs foreign 9,867 q g. The malting trade remained quiet, but prices were much the same. Low grinding sorts were more in request, and in sellers' favour. In Malt very little was passing, and quotations were unaltered. Enalish Oats 578 qrs., foreign 51.224 qrs. The best descriptions of ship corn were firm, but s»les less active, and low rather in buyers' favour. Native Beans 5 8 qrs., foreign 2,575 qrs There has been a countrv demand which hardened values. English Peas 97 qrs., foreign 855 qrs. The trade was steady at former rates. OUBBXKT PBlCÆS OF BRITISH GRAIN AND lPLOUB IN lURK lr, OllUJlliyB & qr. Wneat, Kssex and Kent (white), 41 to SO wheat, Essex and Kent (red) 89 46 Wheat, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Yorkshire (red) 89 46 Barley 25 40 Beans 45 Oats.F.nslish feed 20 22 Flour, per saok of 2801b, Town, Households. 893. to 483. WARWICK, SATURDAY.—There was a large attendance at this market, and a full supply of wheat on offer. A fair amount of business was transacted, at the following rates:—Bed wheat, 16s. 8d. to 16s. 9d., and white ditto, 17s. 6d to 17s. 9d. per bag. NEWCASTLE, SATURDAY.—There was a good average supply from grower-, and quick sales for wheat, at last week's orices. Oats and barley from farmers rather scarce; prices very firm. Peas and beans Y, ry scarce, but no change in prices with mer- chants. For English and foreign wheat trade was very firm, and an average amount of business was transacte-i at last week's prices. Flour, quick sales, but prices remain unaltered. NOTTINGHAM, SATURDAY.—Our corn market was pretty well supplied with wheat, the inquiry for which was fair, and prices ruled Is. per qr. higher. Very little doing for barley, which sold at a little more money. Oats aiid beans were a qniet sale, and the turn in favour of the seller. LEICESTER, SATCBDAV.—The attendance of farmers and factors was fair, and the show of whent tolerable. Fine parcels were held for Is. to 2s. per qr. more money. Barley and oats were scarce, and about the same in value. Best qualities of beans were quite as dear and dull ot sale. OXFORD, SATURDAY.—At this market to-day there was a better supply 01 English wheat, but as holders were firm in their demands for a further Is. advance, a small business resulted barley unaltered; oats a slow sale; beans and peas in better demand, at late rates. MOLD, WEDNESDAY.—Wheat, 13s. 6d. to 14s. 6d.; barley, 12s. Od. to 18s. Od.; oats, 8s. Od.; butter, Os. Od. to Is. 7d.; tab butter, Is. 2d. WREXHAM, THURSDAY.—The following were the quotations: White Wheat, 6s. 6<1. to 63. 9d. per bushel of 751b; Kert Wheat, Os. Od. to Os. Od. ditto; Malting Barley, Os. Od. to Os. Od. per 88 quarts; Grinding ditto, Os. Od. to Os. Od. per bushel of 641b; Oats, 8s. 4d. to 4s. Od. per 461b; Potatoes, 8s. 6d. to 4s. 01. ner mea- sure; Butter, Is. 2d. to Is. 4d. per lb; Eggs, 18 and 20 for Is.; Fowls, 2".611. to 4s. 04. per couple. LLANGOLLEN, SATURDAY.—The quotations were as follows: White Wheat, 6s. Sd. to 7s. Od.; Red ditto, 69. 4d. to 6s. 9d.; Barley, malting, 5s. Od. to 5s. 6d.; ditto, grinding, 4s. Od. to 4s. 6d.; Oats, 8s. 9d. to 4s. 6d.; Beef, 8d. to 10d. per lb; Mutton, 8d. to 9d.; Veal, 7d. to 8d.; Lamh. 7d. to 8d.; Pork, 8d. to Od.; Butter, Is. 4d. to Is. 6d. per lb; Eggs, 16 to 18 for a Is.; Potatoes, 8s. Oo. to 8s. 6d. per measure; Fowls, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. per couple; Babbits, Is. 6d. to Is. 9d. per pair; Salmon, 2s. Od. to 2s. 2d. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.—Quotations:—Wheat (per 801bs.) 7a. Od. to 7s. 6d.; old ditto, Os. Od. to Os. Od.; Barley (per 40 qts.), 5s.9d. to 6s. 3d.: Oats, (per bag), 16s. to 19s, Od.; Eggs, 20 for ls. Butter, Is. Od. to Is. 2d. per lb.; Fowls, 8s. Od. to 4s. 81. per connle Ducks, 03. Od. to Os. Od. Potatoes, 4s. Od. to 43. 6d. per bushel CATTLE. NOTTINGHAM, SATURDAY.—There was a tolerable show of beef at our market, the trade for which ruled steady, at prices ranging from 6d. to 7d. per lb. Mutton changed hands at 7d. to 8id. Very little doing for pork, which made a little more money. Veal was scarce, and very dear. PETERBOROUGH, SATURDAY.—There was a tolerable show of beef on offar, whioh moved off at the fql1 prioea of last week- viz., 6!d. to 7d. per lb. Prime sorts of mutton changed hands at the full rates of last week. There was not much doing for pork and veal, which changed hands at prices a little higher. METROPOLITAN, MONDAY.—The total imports of foreign stock into London last week amounted to 7,570 head. Less number" fed btmiflflg-ffif' to-dav, a auieter lity of the stock, the condition of the Norfolk and Scotch arrivals being decidedly satisfactory. For prime breeds there has been a fair demand, at full quotations; otherwise, the tone has been heavy, and prices have had a drooping tendency. The best Scots and crosses have realized 4s. lOd. to 5s. per 81b. From Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received about 1,500 Scots and crosses; from other parts of England, 450 of various breeds; and from Scotland, 220 Scots and crosses. With Sheep the market has been well supplied. The. demand has been quieter, and some difficulty has been experienced in obtaining last week's prices, especially for medium and inferior qualities. The best Downs and half-breds have sold at 5s. 2d. to 5s. 4d. per 81b. Lambs have sold slowly, at 7s. per 81b. Calves have been quiet, and the demana for Pigs has been inactive. MISCGLLANEOUS. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAY.—The arrivals last week from Ireland were 880 firkins Butter and 8,493 bales Bacon, and from foreign ports 22,619 packages Butter and 2,257 bales Bacon. The continued unseasonable weather has caused an advance of about 4s. per cwt. on foreign Butter. Best Dutch 120s Irish has also advanced, third Corks sold at 105s., fourths at 90s. to 92s. here; but the prices in Cork are considerably over these rates. Bacon sold steadily, Waterford 74s. to 75s. f.o.b., Cork and Limer. ick at 72s. to 74s. landed; no change in Hamburg. LONDON HOP, MONDAY.—Our market is generally dull for every description of hops, late rates being barely supported. Mid and East Kent £ 7 0 99 5 12 Wealds 6 0 7 0 8 0 Sussex. 6 12 6 6 6 18 Bavarians •••• !•••• S ,2 French 5 15 6 10 Americans j> •••• jj & •••• ,2 YearlingB 1 10 2 10 8 15 LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.—There has been very little in- quiry for wool, the demand having been principally confined to choice lustre and demi-lustres. Prices, however, remained firm. CURRENT PRICES OF BNGLISB WOOL. B. d. TO 8. <1. FLEECES—Southdown hoggets per lb. 1 0J 11 Half-bred ditto 1 8 14 Kent fleeces « 1 8 J 8* Southd'a ewes and wethers „ 10 11* Leicester ditto 1 2J 1 8i SORTS—Clothing,picklock „ 1 4 1 4J Prime »» J *1 J jj Choice » 12 Super » J 0 J Combing, wether met IS 18* Picklock » 11 J IJ Common » 0 11 1 0 Hog matching 1.. J Picklock matching » 1 11 1 2} Super ditto » Oil 1 0 HALIFAX WOOL & WORSTED, SATURDAY.—There is scarce- ly any change to report in wool. If anything, there is rather less turning over this week than last. Prices continue about the same. Lately spinners have taken new orders, but they still complain of the low figures at which they have to work. We cannot leurn, however, that there are many frames unemployed in this district. The piece trade presents little if any change. LONDON POTATO, MONDAY.—These markets have been only moderately supplied with Potatoes. The demand has been inactive, at about late rates. English Shaws 110s. to 180s. per ton. English Regents 120s. to 140s. „ Scotch Regents 100s. to 180s. „ Scotch Rocks 90s. to 110s. „ BIRMINGHAM HIDE AND SKIN MARKIFIT, SATURDAY.— Hides: 951b. and upwards, 4*4. to Od. per lb; 851b. to 941b., 4Jd. to Od. per lb.; 751b. to 841b., 4|d. to 4Jd. per lb.; 651b. to 741b., 4 £ 1. to 4id. per lb; 561b to 641b, 4\d. to Od per lb; 55lbs and under, 41. to Od. per lb.; cows, 5d. to 41. per lb.; bulls, Sld. per lb.; flawed and irregular, 8!d. to Od. per lb.; horse, 7s. Si. to 143. Od. each. Calf: 171b. and upwards, 5.!d. per lb.; 121b. to 161b., 7id. per lb; 91b. to lllb., 7.fd. per tb.; light, 6Jd. per lb.; flawed and irregu- lar, 54d. per lb. Pelts, Is. 4Jd. Lambs, Is. to 2s. 6d. WOLVERHAMPTON HIDE, SKIN, & FAT MARKET, SATUR- DAY. Hides: 951bs. and upwards, 4Jd. per tb.; 851bs. to 941be, 41d. to Od. per lb.; 751bs. to 841bs., 4d. to Od. per lb.; 651bs. to 741bs., Bfd. per 561bs. to 641bs., Std. per tb. 551bs. and under, 8}d. Cows, 651bs. and upwards. Std. to Od. per 641bs. and under, Sid per lb: bulls, 2d. to 2id per tb; flawed and irregular, Sid. to Od. per m; kips, 3d. to 4d. per tb; horse. 28.6d. to 18s. 6d. each. Calf: 171bs. and upwards, 5d. per lb.; 121bs. to 161bs, 7Sd. perlb; 91bs. to lllbs., 7id. per lb.; light, 7d. per lb.; flawed and urregu- lar, 6d. per lb. Wools, 0s. Od. to 0s. Od. each. Pelts, lid. to is. 5d. Fat, 3d. to 8 £ d. LONDON PRODUCE.—SATUBBAY. SUGAR.-The market has been very dull to-day, and no busi- ness of any kind has transpired. COFFEE as firm. Some small parcels of Plantation Ceylon have sold at full prices. „ TEA.—The immediate demand has been pretty well satisfied at the large public sales, and pending their conclusion on Mondky next there is very little private inquiry. Riez.-There has been a strong demand for floating cargoes, and stiffer rates are paid. Two cargoes of Rangoon, together 2,200 tons, sold at 10s., and 10s. lid. Continental terms. A cargo of Bassein also mentioned, but particulars do not transpire. TALLow.-The market is steady, at 44s. 6d. spot, 44s. 6d. June, and 458. 6d. last three months.

THE WELSH IRON, TIN-PLATE, AND COAL ,# TRADES. There is now no reason left to apprehend any but un- usual activity in connection with the iron trade for the rest of the year. Russian orders of considerable value are being secured for this district, and now that the weather has again set in warm and fine, clearances to the northern Baltic ports will be rapidly effected. Fears also which have been felt in regard to the proposed Tariff Bill, which is still before the American House of Representatives, are being dispelled, and there is every reason to believe that the trade with the American markets will largely increase during the summer months, as the duty question is not likely to become any impediment. The export returns show an increase in inquiries from all sources, but more especially striking is the greatly improved demand from various parts of the Continent, including Russia, and should the contemplated railway extensions be carried out a very considerable trade will yet be done on European account during the year. With all these satisfactory prospects, however, there is one discouraging circumstance beginning to evince itself in the district. The unusually dry nature of the season has considerably reduced the water supplies at many of the large establishments, and j should it continne 80 for many days longer, with the vast consumption going on at the great works, the reservoirs though large, will be completely dried, and the restricting of operations will be inevitable. The home trade is siowly improving. The demand for pig-iron, though inclined to fluctuate latterly, is again tolerably brisk. For bars and other miscellaneous des- criptions the inquiry is not so good as might be expected from the brisk demand for rails. In the tin-plate trade makers report a good supply of orders, and since the prioe of bloek-tin has ceased to ad- vance, a more profitable business will be done in plates. In this branch also, however, feaars are entertained in re- gard to the water supplies, and already at some of the works the hands can only work short time. A brisk demand is kept up for steam coal, and the pro- prietors are able to keep their pits in full employment. For the first few days of the month, however, the supplies sent down for shipment were rather short. For house qualities the consumption locally is reduced, and there are fewer shipments coastwise. Prices are advancing,

REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN TRADE. (From the Mark Leme Express.). We have had another cold and dry week, confinnmgthe harshness and lateness of the season. The light showers of last week, however, did good t& the meadows, which look preener than might have been expected, though little growth has been made. The night frosts have played havoc with the early-planted potatoes, the young haulm m very many cases being perfectly blackened > but more serious complaints reach us of the aspect of the wheat plants, which in the light fen lands, as well as the heavy clays, give very poor promise from thinness. The last sowings, too, of the spring corn have bad no chance to emerge from the harsh soil; and without genial showers in plenty, the general gatherings of 1870 must be very snort, x ne rye is reported to be seriously injured on the Continent, much being destroyed, and what is left malr^g but a spindly growth. In keeping with these reports, the movement has been still upwards, both in this country and everywhere abroad. Indeed the exports of wheat lately noted in our London returns have consisted of low qualities for foreign use, the Rhenish provinces and other parts needing them as something cheap for the poorer passes, in consequence of the advance of fine native pro- duce. The very agents, who were expected to be plenti- fully furnished with offers from the Baltic for London, find themselves with almost no occupation, and merchants here who a little time back bought what town millers would call rubbish at dog-cheap rates have been well paid for their courage. The advance noted this week in the country has been fully Is. to 2s. so the inevitable decline predicted about a month ago has turned out to be a rise of something like 4s., making the almost immediate differ- ence 6s. The sales of English wheat noted last week were 66,339 qrs. at 42s. 7d., against 56,292 qrs. at 44s. 9d. in 1869. The imports into the Kingdom for the week ending April 30th were 441,607 cwts. wheat, and 62,681 cwts. flour.

THE FRENCH PLEBISCITE. — DISTURBANCES IN PARIS. The calculation has been made in official quarters that the final result of the French Plebiscite will be about 6,500,000 ayes and 1,500,000 noes, with abstentions amounting to one-fifth of the registered voters. In 1852, when Louis Napoleon was elected Emperor of the French, the figures were 7,824,189 ayes, 253,145 noes, and 1,692,916 abstentions, the total number of registered electors being 9,833,576. The number of registered electors is now 10,416,667.

The disabled steamer Sirius, from Liverpool, has ar. rived at Calcutta. Brigadier-General Fenwick has been temporarily p. pointed commander of the Mysore division, vice General Smyth, who is coming home. Her Majesty's ship Galatea, Commander his Royal Highness the Duke of Eilinburgh, anchored at Point de Galle (Ceylon) on Monday. His Royal Highness landed, and was warmly received. A dreadful railway accident occurred on Monday be- tween Luxemburg and Arlon. The Meuse states that twenty persons were killed but, according to the Organe de Namur, twenty-seven lives have been sacrificed and forty persons injured. A Salt Lake paper contains this marriage notice— JemcESon, lfoWnsfcaat, P. Martin—all of the county of Berks, England." A certain Scandinavian preacher in Illinois is noted for his long sermons. He often preaches from two to three hours. Instances are known when services opened at nine a.m. In order to hold his audiences during these protracted meetings the church doors are locked. At an inquest held by Pr Lankester, a few days since, on the bodies of two children who died from the effects of poisoning through sucking some lucifer matches, the, coroner said, 4 4 Had the matches been BRYANT & MAT'S the children would NOT have been poisoned." It cannot be too generaly known that BRYANT & MAY'S Patent Safety Matches are NOT poisonous, and that they light only on the box.—Vide Islington Gazette, May 4th. WONDERFUL EFFICAOT OF MR CONGRBVK'S REMEDY # FOB CONSUMPTION.—See the new edition (116th) of Mr George Thomas Congreve's book ON CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS or, Decline, and the Only Successful Treat- ment showing that formidable disease to be curable in all its stages with additional Cases of Cure, and Ques- tions for Patients consulting the Author by letter. 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However important the sub- jects it discusses, and very momentous subjects have often been discussed with great feeling arid ability in Convoca- tion, still it all ends in talk. Nothing comes of it. This is no doubt partly owing to the fact that the Government have again and again refused to Convocation the power either to reform itself, or to bring any question to a prac- tical issue. We think, however, the Times is right in saying that last week's session of Convocation cannot be accused of doing nothing. It has met in reality for the despatch of business," as the summons convoking it says. The old obstructive party, represented by Archdeacon despatch of business," as the summons convoking it says. The old obstructive party, represented by Archdeacon Denison and Dr J ebb, think the despatch of business has been despatch with a vengeance.. The session lasted four days, and four subjects occupied the clergy. The first subject was the consideration of the new Lectionary, or Tables of Lessons, prepared by the Royal Commission. This gave rise to a long and very spirited debate in the Lower Houce, which ended in a very narrow majority in favour of accepting the new Lectionary, the Upper House ha vino- accepted 11 unanimously. Tne revision w >•"<= authorized version of the Bible was next discussed, and scarcely more than two or three members in a very full house were found in opposition to a cautious report of a joint committee of both houses recommending that steps be taken to prepare some portion of the Bible as a speci- men, and a committee was appointed for the purpose of preparing a scheme. It was all but universally enforced by the speakers in favour of revision that no attempt would be likely to be successful which did not secure the co- operation of the greatest scholars of whatever creed and na- tion, and it was confidently hoped that representatives of the various nonconformist bodies would accept the invitation of the committee to join in the work. The third subject discussed by the clergy was the Government Education Bill, and a carefal and valuable report was presented to the house, dealing very ably with the whole question. A very qualified approval was given to Mr Forster's Bill, the rating clauses being those chiefly objected to. Lastly, a Bill for the voluntary resignation of aged or infirm in- cumbents retaining a pension of one third of the amount of the incumbency (in short an application to the parochial clergy of the principles of the late Bishops' Resignation. Bill) was discussed and approved. —Communicated. Bill) was discussed and approved. -Conimunicata.