ON THE PRICE OF GRAIN. 2.OI 



1322. The evidence is very plentiful, especially for the neighbour- 

 hood of Oxford. The price of wheat is still very high, though de- 

 clining. Omitting the entry from Cheddington as one virtually of the 

 past year, prices appear to have been sustained till the middle of April, 

 and then, no doubt in consequence of the somewhat better prospects 

 of the coming harvest, to have dropped till they reached the minimum 

 (at Cuxham) of 7.?. in June. The highest prices are found in South 

 Wales and the neighbourhood of London. At Gamlingay it is 

 evident that a contract had been made with a dealer, who finding 

 prices fall, evaded the fulfilment of his obligation. Barley participates 

 in the reduction. The sole entry of the price of malt must be 

 referred to the prices of the previous year. Oats are still very high, 

 commencing at Cheddington with a price in excess of any in the 

 preceding year. These high rates are characteristic of the northern 

 and midland counties. Rye follows wheat closely, and beans, &c. 

 are found to be correspondent with the proportion. 



1323. The evidence of the same character as in the preceding 

 year, but rather more widespread. At Cuxham the price at the 

 beginning of the financial year is very high, but it begins to fall 

 rapidly, and sinks by the beginning of June to $s. The average is 

 raised by the high prices from Glamorganshire. Barley, however, 

 falls considerably, and oats are at much easier rates. Rye is affected 

 by wheat prices in all the localities. Beans, &c., though still high, are 

 falling. 



1324. The evidence is again abundant. In some localities wheat 

 is very dear, especially on some of the Welsh estates, and in the 

 neighbourhood of London. Prices seem to have risen till the 

 summer, and then to have experienced a decline. The Cuxham 

 account for this year is wanting. Barley is dear in certain localities, 

 especially near London. Oats follow the general relation of prices 

 and are slightly cheaper. Rye, however, is rather dear, especially in 

 Wales. Beans, &c. are sold at high prices in certain localities. 



1325. Some of the localities supplying evidence for this year are 

 not traceable. But though the information is not large it extends 

 from Yorkshire to the coast of Hants, and from Wales to Norfolk 

 Prices of wheat fall considerably, and generally, the highest rates being 

 found near London. Barley, of which large sales are effected at Elham, 

 falls fully. Oats, except in rare cases and for small quantities, 

 are cheap. Rye is cheaper than the proportion, and beans, c. 

 fully participate in the reduction. The whole year presents few 

 fluctuations. 



