1831. Month ending IMPORTED. The MONTHLY RETURNS, published in terms of 9th Geo. IV. c. 60, showing the Quantities of Corn, Grain, Meal, and Flour imported into the United Kingdom in each Month; the Quantities upon which duties have been paid for home-consumption, during the same Month; and the Quantities remaining in Warehouse at the close thereof: from 1st June to 1st September 1831. 74,176 2 3,568 5 851,735 673,590 0 925,325 61 466,042 1 17 200 0 2,972 39 12,275 2 3 15,248 1 12 454,831 2 15 11,230 3 2 466,062 1 17 SUMMARY of the Importation of Foreign Corn since June 1831. PRICES of English and Scotch WOOL. ENGLISH, per 16 fb.-Merino, Washed, 22/ @27/; in Grease, 14/@ 18/.-South Down, 15/@25/; Leicester, 16/ @18/; Ewe and Hog, 15/ @17/.-Locks, 10/ @ 11/6.—Moor, Ewe and Hog, 8/ @9/. SCOTCH, per 16 lb.-Leicester, 18/ @ 19/; Ewe and Hog, 15/ @ 17/6.—Ewe, 14/ @ 15/6.— Cheviot, 12/ @ 15/; Ewe and Hog, 9/6 @ 11/6.-Moor, Ewe and Hog, 6/ @8/.-Cheviot laid, 8/@11/-Moor laid, 4/6 @ 6/. THE REVENUE. ABSTRACT of the Net Produce of the Revenue of Great Britain, in the Quarters and Years ended on the 10th of October 1830, and 10th of October 1831, showing the Increase and Decrease on each head thereof. THROUGHOUT the past season, very extensive shipments have taken place from the various Baltic ports to this country, in consequence of the sanguine views of our speculators, and which have been productive of the most disastrous results to the importers, who were impressed with the idea that they would be able to relieve wheats at the nominal or minimum duty. But, in general, they were subjected to very high rates, and much remains still in bond, with little prospect of release till the spring months. By that time, however, it is expected that the averages may so advance as to enable the holders to enter at a considerably lower rate of duty than what is now exigible. The circumstances connected with the trade generally, at present, lead us to expect that we shall require considerable importation from abroad during next year, not only from the reduced state of stocks of old corn in this country, but also in consequence of the crops, in point of quantity, being short of an average produce. The comparatively low prices, too, at which investments can be made in the shipping ports of the Lower Baltic, will the more readily induce speculation; and we are prepared to see a much more safe, substantial, and steady trade with the Continent next season, than we have had at any period throughout the last two years. The winter investments will probably this season be confined to the lower ports and to Russia; while, from political causes, Prussia will have but a poor share, at all events before the spring months. Dantzig, which is the port generally resorted to, from the superior quality of the wheats, will not be able to furnish supplies during winter, in consequence of the disturbances in Poland preventing supplies being sent down to the shipping port; and, contrary to the account of the crops in almost all the other continental countries, those in Prussia seem to have proved very deficient as well in point of quantity as of quality. The disparity in prices, therefore, is so great, that orders will in preference be sent to Rostock, Wismar, Copenhagen, Kiel, and the Danish islands, as also to Archangel and Riga. By last advices, wheat in Dantzig was not to be had of a fair quality under 52/ quarter, while in the lower ports, where the quality is represented to be unusually fine this season, excellent 62 lb. yellow wheat has been purchased for English account at 35/, free on board, the difference in this country between the two qualities being not more than 8/ quarter. We have received advices of the state of the crops and markets from the Continent from time to time, which are in substance as follows: HAMBURGH.-The few samples of wheat which have yet appeared on the market are from the small farms; none of the large estates have commenced thrashing, and we have not yet had any supplies of upland wheat or barley. The quality of Mecklenburgh and Holstein wheats is very superior, and the prices paid at present are equal to from 38/ to 40/ quarter, free on board. The quality of the new Holstein and Mecklenburgh barley is fine, and fit for the English maltster, but no prices can be quoted yet. The stock of old is insignificant, and is mostly taken for Norwegian account. The new beans and pease are of very good quality, but no quantity could be collected, as the farmers here seldom thrash these articles till late in the season, unless stimulated by high prices. Oats are almost nominal. KIEL. We experienced remarkably fine and genial weather during spring and summer for the growing crops, and all corn has been housed in a most excellent condition. For several years we have not had such a fine quality of grain here. Wheat we estimate an average crop. Barley in proportion a larger growth. Oats are a fair crop, but the quality not superior. Wheat is expected to weigh from 62 lb. to 64 lb. bushel; Barley 53 lb. to 55 lb.; Oats 37 lb. to 38 lb. Rye is of a good quality, but of very scanty growth. Pease, tares, and clover-seed, are a pretty good yield, both in quantity and quality. In respect to prices, we expect Wheat may open at from 38/ to 40/quarter; Barley 18/ to 20/; Oats 12/ to 13/. COPENHAGEN.-The accounts we have received from the various parts of the country are all very favourable, and we may consider the harvest of all kinds of corn as decidedly good in respect to quality, which all agree in describing as very fine, but the quantity here and in the Islands will not be more than three-fourths of an average produce. We have seen some beautiful samples of wheat, barley, and pease; but little new corn has as yet been brought to market, and we are therefore unable to state prices with accuracy. We expect, however, to purchase Wheat at from 32/ to 35/ per quarter; Barley, 18/ to 19/; Oats, 12/ to 13/; Pease, white boilers, 22/ to 24/. Wheats are expected to weigh from 61 lb. to 62 lb. per bushel; Barley, 52 lb. to 53 lb.; Oats, 37 lb. to 38 lb. ROSTOCK. The quality of wheat in this neighbourhood is very fine, except upon the light soils, where the straw was not strong enough to withstand the heavy showers. The weight of the new wheats generally will be about 61 lb. per bushel; and being housed in good and dry condition, it will be fit for early shipment. Oats are also a large and heavy crop, of good colour and condition, weighing from about 36 lb. to 38 lb. per bushel. Barley is more various in quality than either wheat or oats. That which was warehoused before the late heavy rains is of good colour, and weighs from 50 lb. to 52 lb. per bushel; but we shall have a good deal of stained and inferior quality Pease are an abundant crop, and of good quality, though much injured by the worm. Rye does not yield so well as we anticipated. Upon the whole, we have a better crop, both as to quantity and quality, than we have had since 1826. DANTZIG-Respecting the result of the harvest, we calculate, from the samples we have seen, that wheat will be of fair quality, but, in respect to quantity, under an average produce. What we may expect from Poland, no conjecture can be formed, as so much uncertainty attends every calculation from that unhappy country; we must therefore depend mainly upon our own inland growth, and by November we shall be able to ascertain what supplies we are likely to procure. Rye, although it stood well on the straw to all appearance, has proved deficient in the yield, and the quality very indifferent. Barley, also, will not fulfil former expectations. On the contrary, oats and pease are abundant crops. In East Prussia, the summer corn has turned out better than with us. Our existing stock of wheat here does not exceed 21,000 quarters, and the greatest part is of inferior quality. WISMAR. Our new crop of wheat here differs much in quality. The greatest part is harvested good, but fails as to colour, and some in plumpness of corn. The weight, however, is heavy, averaging from 60 lb. to 61 lb., and some samples weigh even from 62 lb. to 63 lb. Barley, in some places, is a scanty crop, while in others it has grown well, and the quality very good, weighing from 50 lb. to 52 lb. ; and from its excessive dryness and good condition, it will no doubt be available for malting. Oats are plentiful and full in corn, white, and in good condition, weighing from 36 lb. to 38 lb. per bushel. Pease have not turned out particularly well, but are well housed. Our supplies, as yet, are very inconsiderable. Should, however, the demand exist, no doubt a good quantity may be shipped before winter. As to prices here, we cannot give any positive quotations, as they will depend much upon advices from England. We expect them, however, to be reasonable in comparison with other places. We calculate that purchases of best qualities may be effected as follows: Wheat, 34/@36/ 19/ Oats, 12/ @14/ }→ quarter, free on board. |