The Express.
London, England, 1865-12-11 00:00:00

VTR ANNTJAL GREAT CATTLE
MARKET.--(THIS DAY.)

The prospect for the supply of rattle to this
wettest annual mart has bees for several months past
worm bat eheering. The continual announcement of
al eutbreske of the cattle plague, and its widely-ez-
-lotesi map& have raised the question in various
onme—wheeee shall we get ate fat beef for Christmas y
Ast this, set only because of the keels through the
dye itself ; bat evidently the fear of it has m
asimale to be disposed of ember than they ought
I, anus bees. Several lota intended to be kept in etas
reeditioe during the winter have been pushed forward
on extra teed to make them immediately market.
ran, rather than incur the risk of their falling victims
M the prevailing disorder. The absence of reliable sta.
tinks Yto this breath of our national wealth has been
sitto be • Ice& Ignorance ss to Ute extent of our
frocums liseperhaps tended to foster needless amiNiee.
Tic is indeed proved to some. extent by the numbers ex -
OW here to-day. We are informed that the fatal
boss before alluded to has affected principally young
Awe deck and mulch-cows ; therefore the graziers fear
hset for next year. The well.oonditiotted animals we
✓e
leers to-day, it would seem, were less liable to con.
Wks from their stronger constitutions and the especial
des bestowed on them.
in previous yen the annual great market has been held
m the Monday following the cattle-show of the Smithfield
Cinb. But, owing to the murrain, it was thought desirable
ter:Mimes that show for a week, that there might be km
rick with respect to the animals exhibited. This arrange-
Met rather perplexes theme yers, as their dealings hem
hie wally largely regulaby what has been the supply
std demand at the Agricultural Hall during the previous
Bert. It is understood that the number and quality of
ye oxen on show there, although not equal to former 1
pars, is • fair average. There being a fall fort.
"Pt between this and Christmao-day, and the
his Order in Council demanding all beasts bought
et the Metropolitan Cattle Market to be slaugh-
tered within sewn days, are circumstances which have a
1
. depressing effect on this day's transaction& Indeed all
Mt are taken beyond the metropolitan district must be
dm/Mired within 48 hours, con emently buyers from the
pastry an even in a worse position. Many purchasers
me disposed to try their fortunes at the show.lard, and in
Me event of their not succeeding they have still next
Tlnusday end Monday to fall back upon. We doubtinot
time coosiderations shave weighed with the graziers and
camed them to keep back some of their choicest ooesign-
mats. Taken m a whole we have but a very middling show
of Mesta for the day. The several breeds have some Me
specimens, but comparatively few. The short-horns are
bully represented as compared with former years. It has
bees our pleasure to nodes • steady improvement in this
breed for some years past, and we suppose that the excep-
tional circumstances already alluded to will amount for the
falling off today. There is rather a larger number of
DWANE than last year, and they are of • very saleable
polity. Several choice Herefords also are highly com-
mode& Our Scotch friends have well maintained their
repatetion for supplying us with good food ; we notice a
enuiderable number of very choice animals.
There are some extraordinary specimens of French besets
from Normandy ; otherwise we have very few of noticeable
character is the foreign department.
High prices are 'eked for the choicest descriptions, but
purchasers are by no means eager, and a considerable
reduction must be made.
le the sheep market there is a remarkable absence of the
mormous specimens we have usually seen on them cum-
ism. Lincolnshire sepecially has declined to afford us this
gratification. Still it may be that they are to come
ea Thursday or Monday next. There are as
meal some fine Southdowns, but not in large
ambers. There are, however quite sufficient of the prize
character to meet the demand. This clam of sheep are
getting very much out of favour, and do not realise remi-
se:alive prices. The weather is everything that could be
Mind, and the stook generally presents a good appearance.
The arreapments of the market me well appointed, and
every animal seems to be well accommodated.
Comparative statement of prices and supply on the
"Great Day " of this and the past five years :
THUS DAY, DSC. 11, 1865.
a. d. a. d.
2 Bto 5 6 Bemis 7,530
4 6to 6 8 Sheep 24,810
34t0 5 6 Calves 12
30to 5 2 Pip3o
MONDAY, DIC. 12, 1861.
3 4 to 5 10 Bemis .
4 6 to 6 0 Sheep ...
4 oto 5 4 Calves...
3 0 to 4 8 Pip
MONDAY, DEC. 14, 1863.
3 4to 5 4 Beasts...
4 6to 6 0 Sheep ...
4 0 to 5 4 Calves..
30to 4 8 Pip ..... ....
MONDAY, DSC. 15, 1862.
4 oto 5 2 Beasts
. 4 Bto 5 8 Sheep
. 40to 5 4 Calms
38to 5 0 Pip ......
MONDAY, Die. 16,186 L
4 oto 5 2 Beasts 8,040
4 6to 5 6 Sheep 26,360
44t0 3 8 Calves 202
4 4to 5 4 Pigs 4OO
MONDAY, Dec. 17, 1860.
4 4 to 5 6 BANNS
4 8 to 5 8 Sheep
3 8W 5 0 Calves
4 oto 5 4 Pip.

Bed ....
Mutton.

Vail
Pork

Mutton.
Pak

7,030
21,750
210
390

Mottos.
veal ...
York ...

10,370
21,200
190
360

Mut4oll

8,430
20,900
178
420

Vaal
Pock

Bief .
Marisa

Vaal
Pork

Katias

7,A60
19,560
210
515

veal
Pork

THE
SMITHFIELD CLUB CATTLE SHOW,

(THIS DAY.)

The Islington Show of this year, which is inau
prated to-day, is naturally an exceptional one, the ravages
st the cattle disease having necessitated special regulations
he guard against dancer, which have a restrictive
lied as regards the number of cattle exhibited. In point
of fact, the number of cattle which the public are to new
k 34 less than exhibited last December ; but, on the other
band, the numerinal display of pip and sheep 'rose&
that of last year; the farm produce is above the average,
and, altogether, the show is considered a very good repre-
sentation of agricultural progress. The total number of
entries in all departments is 453.
The judges commenced their duties about 9 o'clock, and
bad made considerable progress by mid-day. It is expected
that they would have completed their arduous duties early
this afternoon.
In accordance with previous arrangements the most care-
ful provision has been made against cattle infection with
&s aid of the highest veterinary skill, and the most anxious
watching on the part of the directors of the Smithfield
'View. This • afternoon and evening the show will
he open to the public on the payment of Is.
On the following days the attractive " shilllioe will
spin invite the masses of the metropolis.
The awards of the judges posted up were ea follows :