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MONEY MARKET
MONEY MARKET The stock market during the week has not improved, still there has been some fluctuation. On Friday there was a fair amount of business done; Consols, for money, 91a to l Notwithstanding the favourable character of the Bank return, showing another considerable increase in bullion on the fall of the heavy payment of coin on government ac- count usual at the end of the quarter, the funds on Saturday lost the symptoms of returning firmness exhibited in the middle of the week, and the market continued dull during the day. On Monday the funds continued to drop. owing to the doubtful aspect of continental politics. On Tuesday the uncertain tone of all the letters from financial persons on the Continent, and the total absence of any symptons of ft healthy rebound on the Paris Bourse, caused the lliglish fund* to manifest increasing heaviness, although all our considerations, and especially the accounts from America, were in favour of the market. Consols opened at 91 f to a fractional decline, and returned to that price, after having at one moment touched 95. For the 9th of May the final bargains were at 91 J. The intelligence from Holsttin of the unfavourable report of the Committee of the Estates as to the character of the concessions made by Denmark re- garding the votiru of the Budget, was among the causes which increased the prevailing dullness On Wednesday there was no change of importance. No change has taken place in the price of stocks. The quotations are—Indian Stock, 220 to 222; India Scrip. 100h to i India Bonds, 30s to 203 discount Exchequer Bills, 7s to 3s discount The demand in the discount market on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, was moderate the general rate being from 5j to 5 per cent., with occasional transactions on Tuesday at even a lower rate. The payment of dividends commenced at the Bank of England on Tuesday, aud there was great ease in the discount-market, transactions having taken place at 5J per cent. Iu the Stock-Exchange loans were offered at 4! to 5 per cent. No alteration in the Bank rate is expecte i to be made this week, but an impression is general that a further reduction will not be long delayed. PRICES OF ENGLISH STOCKS. Fri. Sat. Alon Tu. Wed Bank Stock, dir. 10 per cent. 229 228, 2284 2324 3 per Cent. Reduced Anns. 90 89ij 3 per Cent. Consols Anns y 11 91 g 9U 913 91$ New 3 per Cent. Aunuities 90A 89 89i1 New 34 per Cent. New 2i per Cent 75j j 6 per Cent ADDS. for 30 years, Jan. 5, 1880., Ditto Apr..5, 1885 16? 15§ IndiaStock,10? per cent,, 222 222 222 Do. Do. 5 per Cent. 100 100| 100 100| 100 Do. Do. 5 per Cent. Scrip — 100 £ 100J — ip Do. Enfaced Paper 4 pr Cent..J 7 77 Do. Do. 5prCpnt.?93? 94 93" 93? Do. Do. 5 p Cent.lOO 100 [ — i Do. Loan Debentures.1858..? 96 !95? Do. Do 1859.. 95:] — 95? 96 Do. Bonds 4 per Cent £ 1,000* 37s, Ditto under 26t?d 2?;d 22s] j Bank Stock for accnt. Apr. 10. 3 pr Ct. Cons, for accnt, Apr. 10. 91?91? 914 91?91? India Stock for account Apr. 10: Ditto 5 per cent. Apr. 10 100i — Excheq. Bills £1,000 nd 001 6sd 78 d 7s Ditto 1500 ..1 7s 3s ,2s d Ditto Small ..j 3sd 7s d7s ,28 d PRICES OF FOREIGN" STOCKS. Fli. Sat. inlon Tu, Wed Austrian Bonds. Ditto 1859 Brazilian 5 per cent. 99 98 Ditto 44 per cent., 1852 Ditto 5 percent., 1839 and 1859 Ditto 5 per cent., 1843 Ditto 44 per cent., 1858 86 Ditto 44 per cent., 1860. 86t 86 85J86 Buenos Ayres 6 per cent. 88, Cuba 6 per cent. Ditto Matanza & Sabanilla 7 pr ct. Chilian 6 per cent. 1034 Ditt0 3 per cent 75 Danish 3 per cent., 1825 Dittoocent. Dutch 2i per cent., Exchange 12 guilders. Equador New Consolidated Mexican 3 per cent 241 241 23& 2 341 23a New Granada, Active 3} per cent. — lt>i — Peruvian 44 per cen' Ditto 3 per cent. 721, Portuguese 3 per cent. 1853 46 — 461464 Russian, 5 per oeut., in £ sterling — 1011 lOlj Ditt0 44 per cent. 91 90 Ditto 41 per cent. 1860 90g — Ditto 3 per cent 6q Sardinian 5 per cent 82J 8la 82 Spanish 3 percent. 491 481 Ditto 3 per cent. Deferred. 411 4lJ 416 Ditto Passive. 17 l6 16 17 Ditto Com. Cert. of Coup. not funded 5 5.. 5jj 5! Swedish 4 per cent. Turkish 6 per cent 731 74 73! 73i Ditto 6 per Cent. New Loan. 531 53J 54 Ditto 4 per cent, guaranteed. 994 — 100] Venezuela 3 per cent Ditto li per cent Dividends on the above payable in London. Austrian 5 per cent., 10 Florins. Belgian 24 per cent. Ditt0 41 per cent 961 Dutch 24 per cent., Exchange 12 guilders 633 .• • • | 64 Ditto 4 per cent. Certificates. 985 99 98j RAILWAYS. The transactions in the railway market during the week have not been very extensive, and shares on the whole have declined in value. Eastern Counties have declined to 494 491, and Norfolks to 53i Great Westerns have advanced to 70171 London and Brighton are steady at 119; North Westerns at V52 95| South Westerns at 93f 941 Mid- lands at 124]; and South Easterns at 82J 83. The Foreign and Colonial Lines are flat. South Australian and Lom- bardo Venetian realize 15h; Grand Trunk of Canada have declined to 19!; Great Western of Canada to 1H; East Indian to 98f and Great Indian Peninsula to 94 and 94]. ORDINARY SHARES AXD STOCKS. Shrs. Railways. Paid. Fri. Mon Tu. Wed 13 14 Birmingham, Wolver- hamp., and Stour Val. 13 14 8 100 Birkenhead, Lan and Cheshire Junction 100 82 — 10 Boston, Sleaford, &c. 10 100 Bristol and Exeter 100 — 98 98 100 Caledonian 100 95 95 95 20 Cornwall 20 6 — 100 Crystal Palace. 100 30 50 Dublin & Belfast June. 50 44 — — 25 Dundee, Perth, & Aber- deen Junction. 25 8 — — 100 East Anglian 100 lit li 100 Eastern Counties. 100 494 49i 49i 50 I 100 Eastern Union, A Stock 100 — — — — 100 Do., B Stock 100 — — 100 Edinburgh and Glasgow 100 — 86 100 Edin., Perth, and Dundee 100 — — 2.541 26 100 Glasgow and S.-Western 100 — — — 100 Great Northern 100 110} — 110J — 100 Do., A Stock 100 105U04 104' 100 Do., B Stock 100 130 130 — — 100 Gt. Sth and West. (Ire ) 100 — 1061 — 100 Great Western 100 70g 70 ? 70? 70? 100 Do., Stour Val., gua. 100 — — 100 Lancashire and Yorkshire 100 111 110| 111^ 111 100 London and Blackwall.. 100 rOt — 61 100 L., Brighton, and S. Cst. 100 1191 — — 100 L., Chatham, and Dover 100 47 — — 100 London & North-Western 100 951 954 95g 954 100 London & South- Western 100 921 94 93} — 25 L'derry and Enniskillen 25 — — — — 100 Man., Sb.effield, & Lincolr. 100 45\ — — 45 10 M.etropolitan. 74 — — 1110 6 4 0 Do., New 140 — — — 100 Do., Birm. and Del by 100 97.2 1 10 Newry and Armagh (def.) 9 — — 100 Norfolk 100 — — 100 North British 100 624 624 62] 62h 100 North-Eastern, Berwick 100 1013 102 102 25 Do., G.N.E. Purchase 1613 4 100 Do., Leeds. 100 60 60$- 60 100 Do., York. 100 90l 90;! 90J 90 100 North London 100 — — — — 19 16 4 North Staffordshire 174 ISä 132 lSa 134 10 N. and S.-W. Junction.. 100 — — — — 100 Not. and Grant. Railway andCana1. 100 — 75 754 100 Scottish Central. 100 — — — — j 100 Scottish North-Eas,ern Aberdeen Stock 100 — — — — 100 Do., Scot. Mid. Stock 100 100 Shropshire Union 100 — — — — 100 South Devon. 100 40 — — — 100 South-Eastern 100 831 82i 821 82A 100 South Wales. 100 D8 — jj 100 S. York and River Dun 100 — — — 20 Staines, Wokingham, & j Woking 20 — — — 25 Stockton and Darlington 25 — — 25 Ditto 11 — 25 Do., do., New (I860) 3 5(1 Ulster 50 25 Do 20 1210 Do. 2 — — 100 Vale of Ne3th 100 — 77 — 10 Vict. Station and Pimlico 10 — — — — 20 West Cornwall 20 — — 100 West Midland, Oxford.. 100 43| 431 43 100 Ditto, Newport. 100 — 41| — 1011 Ditto, Hereford 100 — 79 — — FOREIGN. Shrs Railways. J Paid Fri Mon Tu. Wed 20 Eastern of France 20 — — Mi 20 Gt. Luxembourg 20 61 6j 16 N othelll of Fruncc 37 10 Nomcg. Trunk Pref 10 — — 20 Paris, Lyons, and Medit.) 60 374 37 20 Paris and Orleans .j 20 — — D6- 20 Recife and S Francisco guaranteed 7 p. c. 15 10f 11 — 11 20 S. Aust. and Lom.- V,, n. 1 14 12.) 20 Southern of France 20 20 W. & N.-W. of France 20
I AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS.
I AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS. The week opened with a good deal of rain. Monday was cold and wet, with a north-easterly wind, and one or two dense fogs were experienced, something like those of No. vember. Tuesday was showery, "itb the wind back aziiii to tho south-west, and the progress of spring tillage w:is compktely stopped during ihese two days. Our advice* from various parts of the country continue to represent the slow progress of field-work in most counties and the heavy- land farmers had as yet got on very poorly. Some of them not having planted any barley, have determined not to sow any at all, owing to the saturated "tate of the land, and the fear that the grain would rot if put in while so much mois- ture was still experienced. They are the more induced to this course from last season's bariey being so little recotn- mended for its vegetating properties, so much having failed to germinate under the process of being made into malt. From theso circumstances not so much land will be under this grain as during the last few seasons, and next crop may consequently fall far short of the usual quantity grown. This may tend to bring the malt trade round a little before next malting time arrives, and the short stocks of the manufactured article may then be closely worked up; or, at least, all the fine qualities of this aea-on's make. least, Tuesday, our friends from Suffolk write, The con- tinued unsettled weather sadly checks spring sowing, which is at least a month later than usual." From Lincoln- shire the same day, it was remarked, A great deal of rain fell in this neighbourhood on Sunday and yesterday. Wind south-west." From the west coast of Scotland on Wednesday, it was ob. served, "There have been frequent and heavy showers with an easterly wind, but generally the weather is much improved -11 whilst from the east coast our friends say, The weather has been wet and ungenial since our last, arresting all field operations; farmers, therefore, have sup- plied the market liberally with all grain." In Worcester- shire, on the same day, it was written, "The weather is still very unsettled, and anything but satisfactory for farm- ing operations," On Thursday, from the east coast of Suf- folk, a friend says "The weather remains cold and un- genial, and the improvement in our wheat plant at present is very slight." From this period of the week the weather took up. On Friday the wind was from the north-west, and on Saturday from the north-east—two dry days together, giving a little hope of change Throughout the country the winds appear to have been from the north to the north- east. If these winds continue for a short time longer they may introduce the usual sunshine which accompanies them in ordinary seasons at such a time of the year. A little more barley was got into the ground on the last two days of the week where the land was ready for its recep- tion, and we heard one farmer say with joy, At last I have got my barley in, and have only my root crops to plant." It has not been a good week for thrashing wlient, the fogs being always detrimental to this process. Then the farmers have had more time to bring an increased quantity forward in most agricultural markets, and this has some- what tended to cause a little caution on the part of the buyers, who have been principally the millers They would generally only purchase the best qualities, fearing to make any other into flour so near the approach of warmer weather when corn is likely to go suddenly out of condition. At pre- sent it remains cool, the thermometer being seldom above 50 degrees at noon. During the week two or three nights frost has been experienced, which tended to dry the land when the rains hid ceased, but it was nipping for beans and peas out of the ground. Complaints continue very preva- lent about the wheat plant: it has an irregular appearance, is patchy in places, and generally far from promising. A nice change, however, in the atmosphere might, as it often does, work wonders on this plant and we must continue to hope for the best.
FARM CALENDAR FOR APRIL.
FARM CALENDAR FOR APRIL. The weather during April is usually characterised by sudden variations in the temperature, which sometimes descends below freezing point, and occasionally advances to about 60 deg. F. The temperature depends chiefly upon the direction of the wind. The prevailing winds are from the south-west and west. The average fall of rain, as observed by Messrs. Adie, in Edinburgh, is 1-38 inches. The mean evaporation is very considerable, depending upon the direction and force of the winds and the amount of obscuration of the sun. Storms of snow and of thunder have been experienced this month, but such seasons have been very exceptional. Vegetation is now active. The swelling buds and the expanding leaves and flowers show the influence of the advancing temperature of the soil and atmosphere. A few of the forest trees expand their leaves during the month- the principal are the horse-chesnut, the larch, and the beech. Nearly all the fuit trees are in flower by the middle or end of the month. In those districts where orchards are common the blossoms of the fruit trees give a peculiar character to the landscape. The cowslip and blue bell are now to be seen on the mossy banks and underneath the forest trees. The green m intle which is gradually unfoldei o'er banks and braes" impart a feeling of joyousne83 in the minds of all. Most of the feathered tribes are now busy hatching the songsters are filing the grove* with sweet melody. In those districts of England which are frequented by the nightin- gale their song-notes may be heard from the middle or towards the close of the month. The swallows usually begin to arrive about the 15th-the first of these to arrive is the Sand Martin. The cuckoo is usually to be heard by the middle of the month But the arrival of the summer visitants depend in some measure upon the character of the weather. THE FARM.—April is a busy period alike with the arable and the pastoral farmer. Personal superintendance on the part of the farmer has usually a salutary influence in expe- diting operations and in securing the comfort of the stock. By attention to the proper arranging of the persons em- ployed on the firm, much can be effected to forward opera- tions The greatest possible results from the least ex- penditure should be the constant study of the directing head. A liberal outlay in the application of labour, manure, &c., will give the largest return, but the outlay requires to be judiciously carried out into the minutest details. In the Calendar for March full directions were given as to the seeding of the land. Owing to the backwardness of field labour in many districts, these directions will be re- peated in part. BEANS.—Finish sowing without delay. The best method of cultivating the legumes is to grow them in rows of from 16 to 18 inches apart. A drill machine for sowing at one or other of these widths should be used. In the abseuce of such a machine, the laud should be raised into ridges by paring ploughs, the seed sown broadcast, and the harrows drawn along the line of the ridges. All cross-harrowing must be avoided, otherwise the seed will be moved out of the hollows formed by the ploughs. The most common practice is to grow beans in drills of 28 inches in width. When grown in drills of 16 inches, the produce is usually much larger, and is found to be more uniform. Regulate the quantity of seed by the condition of the land, the varieties selected, and the mixture of the varieties. Three bushels of seed should be the maximum allowance. Under ordinary circumstances, ten pecks will be an ample allowance either of clean beans or a mixture of beans and tares, or beans and peas. The produce of the legumes depends to no in- considerable degree upon the manurial condition of the soil. Farm-yard manure is the most potent fertilizer for the bean, but Peruvian guano and phosphatic manures are very suitable. Regulate the quantity by the condition of the land, and where portable manures are to be applied give a preference to a mixture of two or more of these. The maximum quantity may be fixed at 6 cwts. per aore. Just as the produce is so much dependant upon the manurial condition of the land, an extra allowance is usually found to be profitable. TARES.—Sow another plot of tares for cutting green. Select the variety usually termed Scottish, and mix with a late variety of the oat and barley. To two bushels of tares add one bushel of late Angus oats and two pecks Chevalier barley, for each acre to be sown. Deposit the seed by a drill machine. The distance between the rows may vary from 7 to 14 inches. Apply portable manures without stint. It is very important to force a luxuriant growth to check the growth of weeds and to render the crop ready for cutting after the first cutting of the sown graises is finished. OATS.—Push forward the sowing of the oat breik. To secure a full crop apply portable manures liberally, and exercise judgment in selecting seed oats. Apply Peruvian guano or a mixture of guano and dissolved bones; the quantity should be regulated by the condition of the land-- 4 cwtø. per acre will generally be an ample allowance. In late districts much of the oat crop was seriously damaged from the frosts which occurred when the oats were in a half-ripened state. Except where the seed is obtained this season from early districts, an indifferent crop may be expected in upland and backward districts. The larmer in such localities is usually averse to purchase seed from the earlier districts, and an indifferent crop, owing to the damaged seed sown, is a very frequent result. Of the varieties of the oats to grow, select the kinds which ex- perience has shown are suitable for the soil and situation. The potato oat is the most prolific where all the conditions are favourable. A mixture of two varieties, which ripen about the same period, usually yield a larger produce than when either variety is grown singly. For late districts the Sandy oat is suitable for ripening early, yielding good grain and straw suitable for fodder. Blainslie, Berlie, Finlay, Hopetoun, Early Angus, Late Angus, &c., have all a local, if not a general fame as good varieties to grow. In select- ing seed for a field consider the character of the soil a toi friability and manurial condition. The variety of oat to be grown should be determined, then the quantity of grain per acre, and whether the seed is to be deposited by a drill machine, or sown broadcast. Where sowing is to be executed by a dl ill ten pecks will in most cases be an ample allowance; sown broadcast from four to five bushels per acre will be sufficient. Thick-seeding tends to early maturity but sometimes with a diminution of the produce. Much depends upon the character of the season, the kind of oat grown, and the quality of the seed. However, as a rule, the most common error in practice is to BOW too much seed. BARLEY.—Sow without delay. The earlier sown helds are usually the most prolific. Of the varieties to grow give a preference to the Chevalier, especially where the situation is favourable for the production of barley. The produce is larger, the grain is of heavier weights, and the straw more suitable for fodder than any of the more common kinds of barley. The barley plant luxuriates in a rich soil, and upon the manuril condition of the soil depends the produce of grain. Therefore apply portable manures without stint to lands in a low manurial condition. The produce of grain may be doubled by the judicious expenditure of manure. Peruviau guano is highly suitable for most soils. Apply Irom three to five cwts. to the acre. Where there is a tendency in the soil to produce an excess of straw, give a preference to a mixture of Peruvian and phosphatic guano. Two cwts. of each, to which three cwts. of common salt is added for the acre, should prove sufficient. Regulate the quantity of seed according to the condition of the soil and the manner the seed is deposited. If by a drill, allow from nine to twelve pecks per acre sown broadcast, from twelve to sixteen pecks per acre. Previous to seeding the land, partially reduce the soil. The surface should be loose, finely reduced, to be afterwards compressed by a roller. In finish- in the covering of the seed of the cereals, study to leave the surface in a state suitable for the efficient action of reaping machines. Even where it is not intended to cut the crop by a machine, it is always advisable to have the surface so smooth that no impediments to the free use of the reaping hook or scythe are present. By the judicious use of rollers, the surface of the soil can be rendered more even, and consequently more smooth, for the cutting of the crop. whether cutting is performed by sickles, hooks, scythes, or reaping machines. GRASS SEEDS.—Select seeds with care, so as to secu'r tho,e which will vegetate and which are free of the seeds of weeds. Owing to the unfavourable weather in England last season, during the period when- the clovers were maturing and being saved, littlo of the seed is very suitable for sowing; besides the quantity saved was inconsiderable. To meet the deficiency, seed of foreign growh, and scc,1 sa'cll in England in the season of 1850, has been largely purchased by seed merchants. The purchasers of clovers for sowing should always test the quality of th? seed by springing a small quantity, particularly in such a season as the present. Cloverseed speedily loses its vitality there- fore caution is necessary on the part of farmers. If the crop is intended for cutting for hay, sow the folio w* ing mixture per acre: 3 pecks ryegrass, one perk of which may be Italian, 81bs. common red clover, and 31bs. white. If the field is intended for depasturing by sheep, reduce the quantity of ryegrass one peck, and slightly increase the quantity of clovers. Allow, say lOlbs. red, 41b. white, 2 Ibs. yellow, and for thin clay soils 21bs. aJsyke. Some far- mers sow, in addition to the clovers, a small quantity of parsley, and others sow one or two lbs. of chicory per acre. Previous to sowing the grass seeds, reduce the soil to a fine mould and after the grass seeds are sown, cover by stirring the soil with light barrows. In some cases all that is necessary is to roll the field. Where the grass seeds are sown in a wheat field, it is generally advisable to barrow and roll. The harrows, by breaking the crust, secures a seed bed for the small seeds, and the roller, by consolidating the | surface, tends still farther to secure the germination of the clovers. The stirring of the soil also benefits the wheat crop, particularly where there is a thinness of plants. STONING.—It is advisable to collect all loose stones on the surface of grass fields, particularly where it is intended to cut the grass, either by the scythe or mowing machines. Meadows and pasture fields should also have the stones col- lected and removed. By employing a certain number of workers to gather the stones, and keeping one or more singla horse carts in front of the persons collecting the stones, a field can be speedily cleared. Fields under a corn crop should also have the loose stones collected and removed. The removal of such obstructions to the efficient action of the reaping machines, will doubtless become general with the extended use of reaping machines. GREEN Citops.-Land intended for green crops should be stirred by the grubber as soon as the condition of the soil admits of stirring without eonsolidating it. The plough should only be used in exceptional cases. The finely reduced mould, the result of the action of the atmosphere, should not be turned down The grubber, while it brings to the surface the root weeds, tends to reduce the soil and to render it suitable for the germination of the potatoe-sets and the seeds of the mangold, carrot, turnip, &c. As the land is grubbed, first along the line of ridges, and after- wards across, the harrows should follow to free from the adhering earth the roots of any weeds brought to the surface. Those fields intended for a potato or mangold crop should be first cleaned. POTATOES.—On all soils suitable for the potato, plant extensively and without delay. The most common practice i is to form the land into drills of 28 inches in width. Apply farm-yard manure in the drill at the rate of from twelve to j twenty-four tons per acre-this manure spread. Portable manure should be applied in the drill preparatory to the planting of the potato-sets. The following mixture is suitable for most soils :-Peruvian guano, one part; dis- solved bones, or phosphatic guano, one part; rape dust, two parts The mixture applied at the rate of from four to seven cwts. per acre. An extra quantity of manure always pro- duces an extra weight ot tubers. The proportion of diseased tubers may be slightly increased, but the propor- tion of sound tubers will be still more increased. VARIETIES OF THE POTATO —The preference shown for the Regent variety will doubtless determine growers to extend the breadth under the kind known as Walker's Re- gents The Rocks, Reds, and other varieties sell at com- paratively lower rates than Regents. Besides, such varie- ties are seldom in demand until April and May. The de- demand for small potatoes for seed is evidence that growers are satisfied with the produce of small potatoes. Experi- ments have, however, been undertaken to test the question. The result was, the tubers grown from sets cut from medium sized potatoes, were more uniform in size and the produce larger, especially of those suitable for the table. The persons placing the sets in the drill should be care- fully overlooked to see that the sets are regularly planted, the distance being regulated according to the condition of the soil, and the variety grown from 10 t) 15 inches are the most common distauces. Where whole potatoes are planted, 18 or 20 inches generally proved suitable distances. When the drills are split to cover the sets, the horses draw- ing the plough should be trained to walk on the top of the drills. After the drills have consolidated, the drill-harrow should be used to reduce the quantity of earth over the sets. If the weather is warm the shoots will spring rapiily, and the plants grow much more quickly after they reach the surface than when forcing their shoots upwards through a ma;8 of earth. MANGOLD WURZEL,- Those intending to cultivate this crop should study to secure seed from large roots, and true to their kinds. The number of the varieties of the mangold is much greater than is generally supposed. Besides the varieties in the form there are varieties in the colour. The three varieties most commonly cultivated in the United Kingdom aro the Long Red, Round Red, and the Orange Globe. The last is the best suited for stiff clay soils the first for deep loams. The land intended for mangolds should be prepared in the same manner as for potatoes. The adding of salt at the rate of 4 or 5 cwts. to the acre usually act beneficially in increasing the weights of the roots. Sowing the seed should not be proceeded with until the third week of the month, the seed being previously steeped in liquid manure for some hours. The seed should be sown by the turnip barrow, and at the rate of from 4 to 51bs. per acre. FLAX.—Towards the end of the month, seed with two bushels, or two bushels two pecks of clean seed per acre. Apply guano at the rate of 2 to 4 cwtø. per acre, the land being previously finely reduced and freed from root weeds. CARROTS —Mix the seed with damp sand, and sow in rows of sixteen inches. By growing mangold and carrots in I I- alternate rows, a larger produce per oulu can ue ooiaiueu than by growing each separately. CABBAGES.—Render the land manurially rich previous to planting, and afterwards top-dress with manures. The weight of cabbages which can be grown per acre exceeds that of any of the farm crops. Select plants of the large varieties—cow cabbage, &c. After the roots of the plants have been soaked in liquid manure, plant at a distance of thirty inches-the drills being formed at that breadth, and manure applied without stint. The drills re-formed, the plough may be used to mark the places for the insertion of the plants by being drawn across the drills. The distance should be the same, viz., 30 inches. Some days after the cabbage plants have been transplanted, the field should be gone over, and any vacancy caused by the plants de- caying filled up with fresh plants. If the weather is dry and the plants drooping, the whole plants may be watered. Afterwards the hoe should be used to obliterate the holes left by the dibbles. The plants once firmly established, the horse-hoe should be used, along and across the field. When weeds appear which the horse-hoe docs not remove, hand-hoes should be used to keep the soil free of all weeds. I The value of the cabbage crop to the dairy and stock farmer is so great that the cultivation should be extended. CLEANING CROPS. Beans.- Where the drills have not been reduced by the harrow, these should be used with. out delay, care being taken not to injure the shoots. The beans sown broadcast may be harrowed as soon as the j first leaves are fully expanded. The harrows destroy the wild mustard, and break the crust of the batteied soil. Wheat growing in drills should be hoed as soon as the plants are so far advanced as to admit of hoeing without injury to the plants. If grass seeds are to be sown, these should be mixed and sown previous to the stirring of the soil by the hoe. MANURES.—Prepare the manure on the farm for applica- tion to the land intended for root crops. The manure may be carried to the fields, and thrown loosely up to hasten fer- mentation. The sides of the heaps should be covered with loose earth, and the top covered with street or other short manures. Purchase guanos, Peruvian and phosphatic, also superphosphates and nitrate of soda. STOCK.—Attend to regularity in feeding, and secure com- fort by attention to cleanliness. DAIRY STOCK will now be in full milk. Supply semi- liquid food prepared by boiling or steaming. To increaee the flow of milk, allow daily 4 lbs. of cake. Give chopped straw, moistened with gruel, prepared by treating a mixture of bean meal and rape dust or linseed cake reduced to dust. Keep the byre clean and well ventilated, all cold draughts being guarded aguinst. The calves to be reared should be carefully fed, the allowance of milk being limited. When the calf is four weeks old a little linseed cake may be given. CATTLE being fattened should be so fed as to render them fat, not later than the middle of June. Calculate the amount of keop, and regulate the allowance of roots to admit of a few being given so long as the cattle are being fed. Cattle intended for grazing or soiling should receive daily I 5 lbs. of cake-a mixture of rape and linseed cakes. Year- lings will thrive rapidly on cakes and chopped straw pro- vided they receive cakes at the rate of 3 to 5 lbs. daily. The high rates ruling for all kinds of cattle, warrant the liberal use of feeding substances. SIIEEP.-Feed regularly, and disturb ewes and feeding sheep as little as possible. LAMBS should be castrated during mild weather-the wind being from the south west. They should be operated upon during the forenoon, and when they are cool. After being castrated, they should be allowed to rest for some time, and all fatigue avoided. The prices which have been realised for well bred hornets should induce farmers to hogg the lambs in preference to soiling them fat. HOGGETS should receive daily a portion of cake and coru. 1 lb. daily should be suffioient. The turnips can be given sliced and in troughs, or spr ead thinly. over the pasture. The irougns lor the cakes should be shifted trom one part 01 the field to another. SHEEP may bo washed, and the fleeres removed towards the close of this month but the practice of clipping sheep during April has little to recommend it. The loss of condi- tion from exposure to the cold should induce owners of sheep to delay clipping until the season is more advanced Sheep clipped should be housed during the night, receiving food vwhen so housed. HILL STOCK frequently undergo great privations during this month. A very limited quantity of cake or corn tends to maintain health. One half lb. of oats daily for each sheep has been found of the greatest benefit to lean hog- gets and weak ewes. Any expense in the purchase of cake or corn will be repaid, and with considerable interest. A change in the management of hill stock during winter and spring is required to give the highest returns which the pasturage is capable of affording. PIGs,-Dispose of all fat pigs. Feed breeding sows on a mixed diet of bni!ed roots and aruel, made from the meals of any cultivated grains. Distillery and brewers' grains are very suitable feeding for swine of all ages. POULTRY.—Supply warm food. This will increase the number of eggs. Those hens which will sit should be placed on eggs carefully selected The eggB may be obtained from a neighbour, or may be the eggs of certain fowls kept. When young chicks leave the shell, feed with a boiled egg, cut small, mixed with the dough of oatmeal. Supply clean water. Keep the chicks warm and protect from rats. Dis- up the number b3- pose of inferior and age,1 hens, keeping up the number by selecting the best of those hatched. Keep the hen-boust clean, and place a quantity of s-iiid under cover for the hens to dust themselves with. A sand bath is the best prote<:t'on againet vermin. HOKSI-:S.—Attend to the comfort of horses by regularity in feeding and working. Avoid long yokings. It the horse is from home the nose-bag should be an invariable companion Sec that the shoulders or back is krpt free of goal s. Besides being most, unsightly, galled shoulders speedily reduce the condition of the horse. COLTS.—Those being broke for harness should be led shout and made familiar with the objects with which th?) are to come in contact. With gentle treatment the horse readily takes to the collar. MARES about to drop their foal should be kept during the night in a ioo?e box or empty house. Select a atallhn free of all malformation, and pure bred. DRAINING OPERATIONS should be pushed forward to admit of the land being prepared for the reception of the seeds of the mangold or turnips Secure a proper outfall, and study to preserve a uniform descent of the water when the land is nearlv a dead level. The portion drained should be marked and the'depth of the drain and width between the lines noted in a memorandum book. The material used may also be noted with the expense consequent upon draining the field. FENCES.— Stone fences should be examined, and any part requiring repairs put right. Old dry stone dykes may be pointed with lime mortar, and the cope-stones fixed in a bed of mortar. Thorn fences should have the weeds re- moved, and the earth stirred on each side of the fence. Steel forks, are the best implements for stirring the soil. Where gaps exist these should be dug, fresh earth placed in the centre, and thorn or beech plants planted. To protect these from stock, stobs and rails should be erected. The sides of fences may be switched. Repair gates, and give a coat of paint—the paint being carefully brushed into the joints of the wood or iron. Where open ditches exist as dividing fences, these may be scoured this month, but the period of the year is not very suitable for men working in wet ditches ODDS AND ENDS.—Secure tidiness in the stackyard and in the steading by the frequent use of the rake and harle. Remove the collected straw and mud to the dung heap.
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"H THE CORN TRADE. The week, though beginning so roughly, closed with a higher temperature, and scarcely any rain. The progress of the voung Wheat has not been rapid, and field-labours have been considerably hindered but the grass has been growing freely, and a fair crop of hay is promised. All vegetation, considering the character of the season, has made a fair advance, and the early-sown autumnal Wheat, as well as that planted in spring, looks as well as could be desired. Still the bulk, unfortunately, is of very doubtful aspect, and the entire breadth is very short. The change to warmer weather, bowevfr, following upon the holidays, has produced duller markets, as steamers from the Baltic have already made large ad ti'ions to the good supplies, and new Wheat, both English and foreign, would seem verging upon a decline. But the reduced stocks of old must keep such quality upon a high range. The sliding-scale in France being found to work badly, new Corn-laws are being introduced there, on the basis of a fixed and very moderate duty. This will bring that and our own country to a near assimilation, and for a time guarantee greater plenty on this side the water. With favourable weather therefore we mlly see some reaction in our markets, notwithstanding the abatement of monetary pressure; though, as stocks of English work off, a revival is very probable. Throughout the continent the holidays have checked business, and prices have very little altered. In Paris millers will not go iota stock uni-ss at easier prices. Belgium and Holland, as well as the Baltic, have been in calm but the Mediterranean markets have shown more firmness. The fears of drought, lately felt in Algeria, have given place to the prospect of abundance and a very early gathering, in consequence of a seasonable and heavy fall of rain, Barley being already in ear. MARK LANE, Monday.—There were good arrivals gene- rally last week, those of wheat and oats being most consider- able. The exports were 3j6 qrs. wheat, 10 qrs. beans, 40 cwts. flour. Of British wheat there were 3,167 qrs. of foreign 35,282 qrs. There was a short supply from Kent and Essex this morning. Notwithstanding some improve- ment in condition, rates generally gave way Is to 2s. per qr., with no demand for low damp sorts. The new arrivals from the Baltic, being mostly in poor condition, were neglected, the more saleable sorts being Is. to 2s. per qr. cheaper. Fine old qualities were mostly held at former rates, but sales were only limited and retail. Of country flour there were 14,732 sacks, with 8,857 sacks 700 brls. foreign. Some of the country samples, being much out of condition, were unsaleab!e. The better class of Norfolks gave way Is. per sack, without much progress in sales. American barrels were mostly held at former quotations but to sell freely a slight concession was necessary. Town rates unchanged. Of British barley there were 1,283 qrs.; of foreign, 13,820 qrs. Malting sorts, though scarce, were only of nominal value the secondary qualities remained dull, though offered at Is. per qr. le-s money. Grinding was unaltered in value, though slow to sell. The malt trade was in calm, with rates unchanged. The entire supply of oats was 90,501 qrs., comprising 2,J72 qr*. English, 160 qrs. Scotch, 1,282 qrs. Irish, and 86,487 qr. foreign. Beyond the liberal supply noted, many more vessels were reported this morning. All new corn, therefore, gave way fully 6d. to h. per qr., and for parcels out of condition, which were numerous, irregular rates were taken. Some holders of old corn accepted rather less money. Of English beans there were 621 qrs., of foreign 4,248 qrs. Though the few soft new showing were not a free sale, good old corn, both English and foreign, was firm. Of native peas there were only three qrs., of foreign 2,032 qrs. Hog peas, from scarcity, were as dear, but white boilers were down Is. to 2s. per qr. Of linseed there arrived 10,103 qrs.; exports nil. The rates of lineeed ..8 well as of eakpe were unchanged. On the seed market more was doing. Red cloverseed brought rather better prices. White seeds and trefoil unchanged. Tares could not be forced off, fine large being offered at 44s. Old canaryseed unaltered; new quite unsaleable. Other seeds much as last quoted. I NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYNE, MONDAY.-At this corn-market to-day there was a moderate show of wheat, but there was .l.~ t- A I C ,11_ 1- not mucn activity 111 nouc, QUU prices were l'IUY is. per qr. lower than last week—white 60s. to 70s.; red 54s. to 66s. per 36 stone. Barley was a quiet sale at receding rates-malt- ing, 36s. to 40s. per qr., grinding, 32s. to 34s per 30 stone. Oats not materially altered. Beans quite as dear. BRISTOL, Tuesday. There was about the usual at- tendance of buyers at our to-day's market, who, however, acted cautiously. Mark-lane yesterday and continued fine weather have their influence. Holders were not at all inclined to sacrifice to the views of purchasers, and as a consequence few parcels changed hands at Is. less money. We quote wheats Western winter American wheat, 62s. to 64s.; Milwaukie, or No. 1 spring ditto, 60s. to 61s. Western spring and Chicago ditto, 59s. to 60s. Gd.; Ta- ganrog, Ghirka wheat, 55s. to 56s.; Venetian ditto, 60s. to 61s. Ibrail and Galatz qualities, 48s. to 53s. Black Irish oats, 22s 6d. to 23s. 6d. Black Sea grinding barley, 27s. 6d. to 28s 6d. Canadian peas, 41s. Extra State flour, 29s. 6d. to 31s. 1 LIVERPOOL, Tuesday. The arrivals from Ireland and coastwise since this day week have been insignificant. From foreign ports we have received 29,529 qrs. wheat, 2,400 qrs. barley, 1.984 qrs. beans, 690 qrs. peas, 8,276 qrs. Indian corn, 8,029 sacks and 2,966 barrels flour. The exports in the same time comprise 5,147 qrs. wheat, 12,326 qrs. Indian corn, 2,903 sacks and 1 643 barrels flour. The trade I has been very quiet during the past week for all articles, and prices have a downward tendency in the absence of I demand. The reduction in the Bank rate does not appear to have had any effect, and it would appear that the gene- ral trade of the country must revive before our market can improve. The weather has been fine for two or three days past, but rather cold. At this day's market there was a fair attendance of the town and country trade, and of millers from the interior. Wheat and flour, however, were in limited request, and must be quoted about 2d. per 100 lb. and 6d per sack and barrel lower on the week, where business was done, Oats and oatmeal were very difficult to move, and to effect sales rather lower prices have been submitted to. Barley, beans, and peas, with a retail sale, were without alteration in value. Indian corn was not so freely offered, and holders of mixed were enabled to make 37s. per 480 lb. to 38s. for yellow; white being plentiful was obtainable at 38s. 6d. per 480 lb. LONDON, Wednesday.—The arrivals of English grain are moderate, those of foreign continue to be considerable. To- day's market was very thinly attended. Wheat, both English and foreign, was offered at Monday's prices without attracting attention, and scarcely any business resulting. Oats, with the exception of the finest parcels, are difficult of sale and are cheaper. Other descriptions of spring corn dull at former prices. CURRENT PRICES OF BRITISH GRAIN AND FLOUR IN MARK-LANE. Shillings per Qr.i Shillings per Qr. Wheat—Essex and Oats—English po- Kent, whita, new 40 to 66 tatc 26 to 32 Ditto, fine old 66 — 72! Ditto, Scotch feej 23 27 Ditto, red, new 39 -62 Ditto, potato 26 33 Ditto, old 66 70 Irish feed, white- 19 23 Norfolk, Lincoln- Ditto, fine 24: 26 shire & York- Ditto, black 19 23 shire, red, new- 39 60 Ditto, fine- 25 Ditto, old 64 — 68 Beans—Mazagan 30 43 Barley-malting 31 37 Ticks 30 40 Grinding Harrow 32 47 Clievaller, new 3249-430 2 Harrovv 32-47 Chevalier, new 34 — 42 Pigeon 44 — 50 Distilling 31 35 Peas-nevv, white, Malt-Essex, Nor- boilers- 39 45 folk and Sheffield 53 — 60 Maple 44 48 Ditto, tine- 66 76 Gray 37 41 Kingston, Ware, Flour—Town house- and town-made 54 — 62 holds, per sack of Ditto, fine 65 761 280 lb. 51 57 Brown 56 59 Country 39 — 40 Rye—New seed 32 37 Households 40 — 49 oats-Engiiiiti feed- 19 24 Norfolk & Suffolk, ex ship 38 39 ARRIVALS THIS WEJ)I. Wheat. Barley Oats. Beans. Peas. Flour. English 1,337 2,51 45 ..IU 2,419ski Scosch 191 — 160 3 — Irish 1282 — Foreign .35,282 ..13,820..86,487 ..4248..20328857sks 700 brls
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FOREIGN. | The Paris Flour market during the past week was very inactive, millers not being disposed to accept any decline, and bakers only taking for their daily wants; the rates, therefore, of last week were little more than nominal, say 69f to 74f per 157 kilos. (44s 2d to 47s 6d per 2801bs. Eng- Ii.h), though some holders of choice will not sell below 751 (48s). Ihe difficulty of liquidating transactions in the fo"V marks kept up prices at from 72f 25c to 73f (46s 4d to 46" M.) For the current month rates were 72f 25c to 72f 50c (47s Id) average qualities 68f to 69f 75c (43s 6d to i 44s 8d). Millers finding a difficulty in the sale of Flour were reserved in their purchases of Wheat, and in some instances succeeded in obtaining a reduction of 9d per qr. but holders generally were firm, choice qualities were still quoted 40f 50c per H hect. (61e lOd per qr.), good to 39f 50c (60s 4d). D'Auvergne 74s kilos. (59lbs. per bush ) sold at 2of 74c per beet. (64s 3d), Champagne for seed to 26f 65c (61s). Rye, Barley, and Oats remained unaltered. Rape- seed was stIll 42f per 100 kilos. Cloverseed being more in demand was rather dearer. Trefoil more in buyers' favour Some sales in Cloverseed were made at 107f t., 124f per bale white 135f to 151f all per 100 kilos. The Wheat markets in the country were more toward deciiiie, s,tv from 25c to 75? per hect. (7d to Is 9.1) bu' Cbarleville an I Caen were about Is per qr. higher. Nantes and Bordeaux wert 5;)c, say 1* 2d per qr. lower. A^ hect. (.7)9s. 9d per qr.) Marseilles calm. A favourable change in the weather throughout Belgium produced satisfaction as to the prospects of the growing crops. Business had been on a small scale in consequence of the holidays, with rates very little varying from those previous, as shown by the general averages, which were for Wheat 54s 3d against 53s lid per qr. Other grain, as well as Wheat, was in calm. At Maestricht, with very little doing, Wheat was Is per qr. lower, and Rye 5d per qr. The official quotations for Wheat were 55s 6d to 56i 3d, Rye 32s 6d to 33s 3d per qr. Though prices had been firm at Hamburg from sales to England, the tendency was subsequently rather downwards Only the best Saale Barley kept up its value. Oats and Cloverseed were easier. The Swiss markets generally showed some advance in Wheat, but Rorschach had slightly declined. The Cologne market was more calm, and rather easier for Wheat on the spot, say 54s 6d to 55s per qr. ( Very beautiful weather had been experienced at Berlin, the nights even being almost warm. The autumn-sown Wheat, Rye, and Rapeseed had passed through winter well. Supplies by water were becoming considerable, and prices were shaken, more especially of Rye and Oats. All sorts of grain maintained their value at Riga, with some demand for Rye for the interior. Galatz bad not recovered from the depression occasioned by the heavy flooding of the granaries, much grain being destroyed. Soft Wheat had been sold at equal t" 32s 4d per qr.; but of late 33s lOd to 3Ss 4d was demanded, stocks being small. Rye 20s 8d to 22s 3d, Barley 17* 3d. Of Maize scarcely any was on hand gales for 20th April were made to 23s 5d, May to 21s 5d. June to 20s 5d per qr. Soft Wheat at Ibraila was quoted 33s Id to 35s 7d, Barley 15s 4d Maize 23s lOd to 24* 7d per qr. Freights offering at Sulina 5s 9d to 6s per qr. Wheat and Rye were held for an ad vance at Trieste, but very little was doing. Barley was quite neglected, but Oats found speculative buyers. There was more firmness in Wheat at Naples Barletta RicheUe had been placed at 50s 6d per qr. Oats 14s 9d, Tarentum Oats at 148 6d. At Barletta Wheat was dearer, say 51s 6d for Richelle. Soft Wheat at Tarentum was quoted to 50s 6d, hard to 55s, Oats 15s 8d per qr. At Toore Annunziata hard African Wheat was quoted as high as 60s 6d per qr., being in favour, while Richelle only brought 58s. Though stocks were low at Genoa, the market was very caloo, the demand being only local. Some supplies from the interior were expected, and more from the Black Sea. Should Marseilles be dull, lower rates were expected Superior Berdianski Wheat was nominally 59s 6d, Odessa Ghirka 67s 3d, Danubian -'Os 6d, Roumelian 48s, superior hard Taganrog 59s 6d, Sardinian 55s, Levant Maize 34s 8d, Barley 27& per qr. At Algiers as severe a commercial crisis had been felt as for twenty years past, business was therefore on the smallest scale. A complete change as respects the crops had taken place in consequence of a timely and liberal fall of rain, which had made the ground like a hotbed, and forced on vegetation surprisingly. A very early hardest was expected, the barley being already in ear. Hard wheat to 29fr. per 100 kilos. (53s. 2d. per qr.), Barley, 17fr. (24-s. 5d). With large orders at Santander, from England, prices of flour had improved, 45s. 6d. per 280lbs. being paid f. o. b for choice marks, stocks being good, there was a fair choice, and 64s. per qr. paid f. o. b. for fine Blanguillo wheat. The Spanish markets generally, were unaltered. After a temporary firmness in breadstuffs at New York, there was a subsequent calm and less activity. Superfine States Flour bad sold at 5 d 5 c to 5 d 15 c (20s 9d to 21s 2d) per brl., extra 5 d 25c (21s 7d), extra Ohio to 5d 60c (23s Id), extra round hoop trade 5 d to 7 d (23s 6d to 28s 9d), Canadian 5 d 25 c to 6d 75 c (2ls 7d to 27s lOd), Richmond to Id 25c (29s 9d). Chicago spring Wheat to 1 d 20 c per bush. (40s. per qr. of 4801bs.), Milwaukie Club 1 d 26c (42s), real State, 1 d 20c (42s 8d), medium white Canadian 1 d 45 c (488 4d), Rye, 61 c to 65 c, Barley 70 c to 80 c, Oats 30 c to 35 c. CURRENT PRICES OF FOREIGN GRAIN. Shillings per Qr Shillings per Qr' Wheat Dantzio, Wheat-Rhine, and mixed 62 to 701 Belgium 28 to 29 Ditto, high 75;Barley—grinding 30 33 Ditto, extra 73 Distilling 22 29 Konigsberg 55 6ra D u tc h, brew, Ditto, high. 73 and Poland 19-24 Rostock 62 651 Ditto, feed 23 — 26 Ditto, fine 72 Danish and Sweed Ditto, extra 61 63 feed 23 26 American, red 61 63 Stralsund 23 — 26 Ditto, white 63 67 Russian 23 — 25 Pom"rania, Meek !¡Beans -Fries\. and and Uckermark, Holstein 36-44 red 60 — 63 Konigsberg 39 46 Selesian, red 61 -664 31 Egyptian 37 — 38 Ditto, white 62 156 Peas-Feeding 38 — 40 Danish and Hol- Fine boilers 40 42 stein 60-63 Indian corn—white 38 40 Russian, hard 53-5 Yellow 38-41 French 58 62 Flour—French, per 41 -47 Ditto, white 62 65 ? Sp.a.n,ik sh, per sack 47 -49 St. Petersb. and Spanish, per sack 47 49 Riga 56 — 61 American, per brl 29 33 Extra 34 35
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TRADE REPORT. MINCING-LANE, MONDAY. TALLOW.—The folowing is the weekly circular of Messrs. Colchester and Woolner :The tallow.market has re- mained very inactive during the week as far as speculative transactions are concerned, but for consumption there has I been a better demand, and a considerable quantity of the sorts' pressing on the market have been cleared oft. The quotation from St. Petersburg was still 56 silver roubles for August, with but little doing for exportation for May and June delivery 57 silver roubles with hand money had been paid. To-day the market is steady at 58s 6d on the spot, 57s 6d April to June, 55s to 55s 3d last three months. Odessa sheep, 56s; beef, 53s 6d; South American, 57s town tallow, 54s net cash." LONDON, TUESDAY. COFFEE.-The only sale' to-day was 10 casks 520 barrels and bags Ceylon, which realized previous rates. RICE —The auctions to-day comprised 16,576 bags Arra- can, only the damaged portion of which sold. The sound was taken in at 10s 9d and lis, as were also 4,333 bags Bengal at 128 to 14s per cwt. A portion, however, of the latter has since found buyers. A cargo of Arracan was at the close of last week reported at 10s 9d for the United Kingdom. SALTPETRE.—The market has somewhat given way in price, 700 bags Bengal having changed hands since Friday, 34 percent. at 37s 6d, and 5 to 4 per cent. at 37s per cwt. LEATHER.—This day's market has not exhibited any inr provement in the demand for crops or butts; the sales of offal and shoulders have, however, been more extensive, and light and middle-weight calf-skins and prime light shaved hides have also met a considerable inquiry. Mar- ket hides have again gone off heavily, at a further reduction in prices. Rum.-Everythint landed has been sold at full rates. Nothing at present offering. SUGAR.—The auctions to-day were numerous, and the quantity offered amounted to 21,699 bags 395 hhds. 7 tierces and 190 barrels, the greater portion of which found buyers, with few exceptions, at firm rates. The particulars are: Mauritius, 18,329 bags, black, 30s; low to fine brown, 31s to 35s 6d low soft to good yellow, 35s 6d to 40s 6d semi- cry,tilb, 39s to 43s 6d; low to good yellow crystitlized, 41a to 4os fine ditto (duty 16s), 46s to 46s 6d. Madras, 1,531 bags, native brown and yellow, 31s to 33s 6s and soft pasty date 29s 6d. Bengal, 1.839 bags, low to good yellow Cossi- pore, 41s 6d to 42s 6d low white Benares, 43s to 43s 6d good and fine yellow grocery, 45s 6d to 46s 6d; middling soft date, 37s 6d to 38s and low yellow syrups taken in at 38s. Including the West of India at auction 838 hhdl. have been disposed of-Barbadoes at 34s Gd 44s Jamaica, 37s 6d to 39s; Grenada, 33s to 37s 6d St. Vincent's, 33s 6d to 34s; St. Kitt's, 37s. 6d to 39s and Demerara crystalized, 38s 6d to 43s 6d. Since the ciose of last week two floating cargoes of Havannah are re-ported, 1,623 boxes for Plymouth at 25s, and 1,797 boxes for Bristol at 27s (landing weights). On the spot 5,000 bags Mauritius have been sold at 32s to I 43s; 2,000 bags clayed Manilla at 34s to 35s., besides a few Madras at 31s 6d. BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, APRIL 9.—In West India sugars we have had nothing offering, except a recently landed cargo from the Minerva," wbieh were only pait sold at about Is to Is 6d decline from the highest point of the market. Several cargoes of Havannahs, about 7,000 boxes afloat, have been taken for this port. THE CATTLE TRADE. LONDON, MONDAY.—The arrivals of live stock into the port of London from the Continent during the past week have been moderate. The official Custom-house return gives an entry of 531 oxen and cows, 172 calves, 2,184 sheep, 3 pig, and 11 horses, together making a total of 2,907 head, against 2,552 at the corresponding period ef last year, 2,757 in 1859, and 1,353 in 1858. There was a generally good supply of meat of all kinde at this market to-day, so far as regards numbers, the figures being 3,630 head of beasts, 19,680 sheep and lambs, 59 calves, and 370 pigs. There was a good demand for beef, and a more cheerful trade was maintained up to the close. Inferior qualilY made 3s. Sd. to 4s., and prime 5", to 5s. 2d., with, in some choice instances, as much as 5s. 6d., but the latter is not a quotable price.. Mutton sold pretty readily at prices ranging from 4s. 4d. to 6s., while the lamb trade was ?ery brisk, at from 6s. 8d. to 8s. 4d. per stone of 81b., being a rise of 4d. per stone. Veal and pork were steady in value and trade. Comparative Statement of Prices and Supply of Cattle. Monday, April 8, 1861. Beef 3s 8d 6s 2d Beasts 3,630 Mutton 48 4d 6s Od ) Sheep and lambs 19,680 Veal 4s 4d 6s Od Calves 59 Poik 4s Od 5s Od Pigs 370 Lamb 6s 8d 8s 4d Monday, April 9, 1860. Bed. 3s 6d 4s lOd I Beasts 3,240 Mutton.. 48 4d 5s 8d Sheep and lambs 18,670 Veal 468d5* 88d d I CShaleveep s and la ubki 18,670 Pork 3s 8d 48 lOd Pigs, 330 Monday, April 11, 1859. Beef 3s 6d 4e lOd I Beasts 3 665 Beef 3s 6d 5s 1084d d d ? SChaelvlel) s ,.nd .lam.bs 3,665 Mutton 4s 6d 5s lOd Sheep and lambs 21,180 Veal 4s 6d 5s 8d Calves 85 Pork 3s 4d 4s 4d Pigs. 330 Hay Mark.et.-Per load of 36 trusses. 1861 • 1860. Hav X2 Oa to X5 -5s Hay ?3 Os to £ 4 r5e Clover.. £ 3 Os to X5 1,55 2: s 1 Clilaoy ver ?4 Os to £ 5 10? Straw ;? 18s to ?2 2s Straw £ 1 96 to tl I'-s DONCASTER FAIR.—This great annual fdir was held on Friday, and, as is usually the c-ice, most of the first-ciass hor-es changed hands the preceding day. Ihere wu.» a aoori supply, but trade cannot ho said to hare been exten- sile; jood horses were f-c-lv sought after; agricul^ur-i! horses were fairly rfprt sented. pri-cs varyi'is from 1> o 38 guineas; curt horses ranged from 35 up to 50 gu:ncas carriage horses, from 25 to 80 guineas and cab horses, :) to 40 guineas. The show of beasts WHS exceedingly large, consisting principally of steers, heifers, and drapes, with a fair supply of milch cows. The supply was larger than the demand, and many lots remained unsold. Milch cows sold at 14 to 21 drapf-s, XS 10s. to £10. The trade in sheep was remarkably brisk, and, although the show was most extensive, very few pens remained undisposed of at the fair. Most of the pens offered were of excellent quality. Prices ranged from 36s. to 50s Fat stock was readily inquired for. Sheep in the wool fetched from 8d. to 9d. per lb.; clipped, 7d. per lb. beef, from 8. to 8s. 3d. per stone. Norwich, Saturday. At to-day's market there was a very large supply of store cattle; prices were about maintained, but business proceeded rather slowly, and a large proportion of the lots on offer remained on hand. The same remark applies to sheep, of which there were a very great number penned. Fat beasts, 8s. to 8s. 6d. per 141b. WOOL MARKET. LONDON, Monday.-There is a slight improvement in the demand for short wools, almost wholly for home use, at the late decline in the quotations. Long wools continue heavy, and prices are barely supported. The supply of wool on offer is rather limited, and the transactions for export purposes are much restricted. Per sack of 240 lbs. Fleeces -Soutlidown Hogs .£18 0 to ;CIS I(I Do. Half-bred Hogs 19 0 19 10 Do. Kent 17 10 1810 Do. Southdown Ewes & Wethers 17 0 17 10 Do. Leicester do 17 0 17 10 Sorts-Clot hing, picklock. 19 10 20 0 Do. Prime and picklock 18 0 19 0 Do. Choice.17 0 17 10 Do. Super 15 0 16 0 Do. Combing- Wethermatching., 19 0 20 0 Do. Picklook 17 0 18 0 Do. Common "160 0 0 Do. Hog-matching. 21 0 22 0 Do. Picklock- matching 1 17 0 18 0 Do. Super do 16 0 0 0 SEED MARKET. LONDON, MONDAY.- The market of seed remains uncer- tain as to the sales, and irregular in price. The continent il inquiry for American Seed continue8, but without affecting values which remain unaltered white seed remains a slow demand, without alteration from last week, Trefoils are also without change. BRITISH SEEDS. Mustardseed, per bush., brown Us. to 153- Coriander, per owt 14. 16s- Canary, per qr .508, 58s. Trefoit. 248. 30s. Tares, winter, new, perbusbel. log. —g. Linseed, per qr., sowing—s. to 74s. crushing 58s. to 6N. Linseed, Cakes, per ton .»••••• £ 9 10s. to XIO 1%. R"peseed, per qr. 70s. to 76s. Rape Cake, per ton L-5 10s. tojM Os. FOREIGN SEEDS, &C. Cloverseed, red 46s. to 56s white 72s. to 90s. Trefoil 18s. 28s. Hempseed, small,-s. per qr Dutch -8. 48s. Coriander, per cwt 16s. 18s. Carraway" 32s. -8, Linseed, per qr, Baltic 50s. to 52s. Bombay 52a. 56s. Linseed Cake, per ton. L9 10s. to £ 11 Os. Rapeseed, Dutch -P. to -a. Rape Cake, per ton X,.5 Os. to JE6 Os. HOP MARKET. BOROUGH, MONDAY.—Our market has been very active the last few days, and a large business has beenieffected in yearlings aad hops of earlier dates at an advance of from 158. to 20s. per cwt, from the lowest prices Last year's growth has received more attention, and 'the comparatively low price at which they are offering must lead to a better demand. Mid and East Kents 80s 140s., 200*. Weald of Kente. 60s., 120s 168«. Sussex 60s., 80s., 126s. Yearlings ilos., 135s., 180s. FOREIGN Hops.-The imports of foreign hops into Lon- don, last week, were 278 bales from New York, 5 from Rotterdam, 1 from Ostend, and 99 from Hamburg. POTATO MARKETS. SOUTHWARK WATERSIDE, MONDAY.—During the put week the arrivals coastwise have been moderate, the trade still continues dull, and very little alteration in prices. The following are this day's quotations: Per ton. Yorkshire flukes 130s to 140s Lincolnshire Regents 100s to 110s Dunbar red-soil ditto 140s to 160a Ditto, ditto, Red& -a to North Berwick Regents 120s to 130s Perth, Forfar, and Fife ditto 100s to 1158 Ditto, ditto, ditto, Rocks 80s to 95s Ditto, ditto, ditto, Reds 758 to 858 French Whites 60s to 90s Belgian ditto 60s to 80s Dutch ditto 60s to 80s BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS, MONDAY.—The fresh ar- rivals of potatoes to these markets have been very moderate but the total quantity on sale is quite equal to the demand, which must be considered by no means active, at about pre- vious currencies. The foreign supplies on offer are much restricted. Per ton. York Flukes 130o to 150s Scotch Regents 100s to 120s Ditto Cups 85s to 105s Ditto Rocks. 85s to 110s Dunbar Regents 1,50a to 170s Other kinds 70s to 958 PROVISION MARKETS. LONDON, MONDAY.—The arrivals last week week from Ireland were 1,358 firkins butter, and 2,869 bales bacon; and from foreign ports 11,787 casks butter and 120 bales bacon In Irish butter we have nothing material to notice since this day se'nnight: the business transacted is quite of a retail character. The best descriptions of foreign met a good sale, whilst middling and inferior sorts sell very slowly. The bacon market ruled very stiff early in the week, and the price advanced 2s. per cwt. sales of best Waterford size- able made at 69s. to 70s. on board for shipment; at the close there was less inclination to purchase. Stocks and deliveries for the week ending AÐri16;- Butter. Bacon. Stock. Delivery. Stock. Delivery. 1859 5,880 2,830 2260 2,380 1860 1,350 460 4,460 1,960 1861 3,890 2,180 2,920 2,620 PRICES OF BUTTER, CHEESE, HAMS, &C. Butter, per cwt. s. s. (Cheese, per cwt. s. s. Friesland 112 to 116j Cheshire, new. 72 to 84 Jersey. 106 to 112, Cheddar 74 to 86 Dorset, new 126 to 130j Double Gloucester 68 to 74 Carlow 98 to 110 Hams- Waterford 98 to 110; York 78 to 84 Cork .100 to 112' ? Cumberland 78 to 84 Limerick. 98 to 100 Irish 74 to 84 Sligo 94 to 108 Bacon Fresh, per doz.. 13 to 16; Wiltshire, dried 70to 74 Irish, green. 62 to 68 ENGLISH BUTTER MARKET. Dorset, fine new milk 120s. to 124s. per cwt. Ditto, middling 100. 110. Fresh 13s. to 16s. per dozen lbs.
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PRICES CURRENT OF GUANO, ARTIFICIAL MA- NURES, OIL CAKES, &c. Peruvian Guano, direct from importfra* stores, or ex ship il2 5a to C12 12s. per ton. Bones, 95 to 15 10s per ton; ditto crushed, JE6 <5s ditto; ditto dissolved, jM 10s ditto ditto half-inch, 19a to 19s 6d per qr. ditto dust, 19s to 20s. Animal Charcoal (70 per cent. phosphate), Ei 10s to 15 per ton. Coprolite, Cambridge, whole, 42s to 44s, ground, 556 to 58s; Suffolk, whole, 35s, ground, 46s to 476 per ton. Nitrate Soda, S13 10s to E14 10s. Gypsum, 308 per ton. Sulphate of Ammonia, X14 10s to £ 15 per ton. Sulphuric Acid, concentrated 1 845 Id per lb., brown 1 712 id. Superphosphate of Lime, LY10a to £ 6 6s per ton. Blood Manure, XG 5s to £ 7 10s per ton. Linseed cakes, best American, £ 11 12s 6d to fll 15s (bar- rel), ditto, jEll to Ell 7s (bag); English, £ li 5s to zE12 per ton. Rape Cake, £6 Os to £ 6 5a. Cottonseed Cake, fG 108 to LG 15s per ton.
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LONDON GAUIIE. BANKRUPTS. Friday, April 5.—R. G. Dean, colour merchant, Upper Thames-street, City.-R. Scott and W. T. Scott, tailors, Southampton. T. D. Carter, livery stable keeper, Blue Anchor Yard, Coleman-street, City.— C. Ormond, corn thrasher, Remington, Northamptonshire. W. H. Rhodes, licensed victualler, Milton-next-Graves- eiid.-G. T. Chambers, umbrella manufacturer, Finsbury- pavement.-N. Ililen and Co., ship chandlers, Rotherbitbe. W. Fitzpatrick and B. Fitzpatrick, travelling draperB, Newark-upon-Trent. — White, Brothers lace manufacturers, Nottingham.—W. Moss, boot and shoe manufacturer, Moss, boot and I Macclesfield. d BANKRUPTS.— Tuesday, April 9.-W. Watson, licensed victualler, Gravel-lane, Southwark.-F. de Yrigoyti, wine merchant, Muscovy-court, Tower-hill.—J- Burrows, cabinet i maker, Chesterfield, Derbyshire.—J. M. Martin, iron mon- W Jl"¡;U- ger, <Jhester6eId, Derbvibire.-J. Bi-iltOw »- tualler, Stourbridge, Worcestershire.-C- saw manuf.tturer, SbefMd.-P. H. ^°°d, ^reW  tel.-J. Cobb, currier, Great Y.rm.uth.-W. load ter. — J. Cobb, currier, f. ptno,a\d draper and mercer, Portsmouth.
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THE COURT.- The duration of the stay of the Court at Osborne is at present undefined, but it is understood that it will not be extended much beyond the period of the Court mourning. Indeed we have heard that her Majesty has expressed herself 10 such a way as to induce a hope that the London season will not suffer to the extent that some have anticipated by the domestic affliction which has befailen the Royal Family. Some of the Court gaieties will, of course, be dispensed with but we believe that all persons to whom a presentation to the Queen is an object of importance will have full opportunity of accomplishing their desires,- Court Journal,