The Express.
London, England, 1846-10-15 00:00:00

Oct. 14
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Wzrffnz HOP FAIR, Oer. 14.--This morning, soon
'Rend:o'clock, it began to rain, continuing almnst without in-
terneirnion throughout the day, not clearing off till late in
the afternoon, thus putting a stop to almost all badness on
the hill. Andover is full of Hop-growers. There are also
many buyers, yet they seem disinclined to parches° as vet at
the prices demanded. Messrs. Stevens, Farnham, sold
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something under 6/. 10.. per cwt. Mr. Nash, do., at less by
Se. per cwt. Mr. Wheeler, do., has not as yet opened forsale.
Mr. Darvill, do., has sold a smell quantity at near 71. do. Mr. e.
A. Andrews, dn., Mr. Baker, do , just began. Mr. T. Steroid,
do.. Mr. Geo. Baker, do., Mr. Charles Knight, do., still are
asking the highest terms. In the country row, Mr.
James Egger, Bentley; Mr. T. Varndell, Bentley : Mr. J.
Payne, Bentley; Mr. Spier a,id Mr. Parr.plin, Ilinstead ;
Mr. J. Snuggs, Mr. J. T. Lodge, and Mr. R Stilleben,
Crandall; Sir T. C. Miller, Froyle ; Mr. Ban holomew,
()Wham; Mr. Gunnell and Mr. Thresher, of Alton, and
others, have sold a few pockets each, but, upon the whole,
not one quarter of those brought have been sold at present ;
the prices for country Hops are from 51. to 6!. per cwt.
We observed some oreester Hops (though very unusual to
be brought to this fair), sold at 5/. per cwt. ; some Altons
made 6/., very line; last year's growth Altons, 7a. 6d. ;
last year's Mid Kent, 31. ]Ss. per cwt. ; the average pric . of
Farnham, being from 6 guineas up to 6!. Vs. per cwt. and
for the country, from 5/. to 6/. per cat. Therein ral opinion
is, that there must be • further redurtisn, or half will not
find pureharrs, many buyers from Bristol and the west
still holding back.

HAY.
SMITHFIELD, Tiro o'rlock.—Messrs. Cooper and
Davi4. Hay and Straw Salesmen, report business at the
following rates :
Prime 3letutow GM to 76s I sorer 7.5, to 1.'04
'Mellor ditto
Per load of 36 trueoes of S 611:. eat 'a.

CATTLE.
BASINGATOKE, OCT. 14. There were but few
beast is the market to-dar ; what there were present were
lean Cows, and a few Ciaws. Of Pigs, there were a fair
supply of both fat and lean ; the fat ones selling at 10s. Gd, to
lls. per score, and anther brisk sale. Leen Stores maintain
their price, some are of opilaion, from the diainess of
had, thiny mast be lower in a few weeks.
OxFORD.---At this market, Beef, of which there was
rather a scanty supply, realised from 4s. to 4s. 4d. per stone.
Good wether Mutton, which was unusually scarce, fetched
ss. to ss. 4d.; inferior was sold from 4s. 4d. to 4s. 104. Lamb
from ss. 4d. to 53. Sd. Veal, 4s. 4d. to 4a. Bd. Nearly every
thing changed hands. The Pig market was dull, and both
fat Pigs and stores were somewhat cheaper.

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WErin LI, Orr. 14.—The Horse fair was entirely
deserted. We were informed all the best were sold and gone.
What is left are of so little importance to general buyers.
that this Vert of the fair may be considered for this time at
an end.
ARDROSSAN TRYst—This, the last of the markets
for the present year, has more than mlised the expectations
of the promoters, and proved the accuracy of their views in
the selection of Ardrossan as a site for the exhibition and
sale of Sheep, Cattle, and Wool, the produce of the western
Highlands and Islands. Upwards of 80 score of Sheep, me-
slating of black-faced blethers and Ewes, Cheviots, and
cross-breeds, were purchased at prices avera2iug For
black-faced Wethen, 20.. to 30s. each ; black-faced Ewes,
12s. to 17s. each; Cheviots, 21s. to 235. each. There
was also brought forwted upwards of 500 head' of
cattle of different kinds. A lot of very superior West High-
land two-year old Stott, exhibited by Hector Beith, Esq.,
Campbelton, was purchased by the Earl of Eglinton at 9 gui-
neas each. Another very superior lot of six quarters old,
belonging to the same gentleman, was bought by J. 13. Gray,
Esq., of Conberry Moss, and Lord Eglinton, at V. 7s. each. A
lot of Irish Stets, belonging to Mr. Armstrong, of London-
derry, we. bought by Mr. Young, of Ayr, at rd. Be. each.
Mr. 741•Kerregal. of Derry, sold a lot of very fine Stirks to
Mr. Kennedy, of Myremill, at 61. fis. each. A lot of three-
year old Irish Bullock., brought forward by Mr. Willey,
was bought up by Lord Eglinton, at 11/. 101. each.
A lot of Sticks was shown by Mr. Cratton, of Londonderry,
and punches:4l by Mr. Bone, Leigh Grange, Ma bole, at 61. Gs.
each. Mr. W.Tannet, of Longford, purchased a lot of veil
fine Stirks from Mr. Armstrong, at GI. each. Nearly the
whole stock exhibited was sold at prices similar to the above,
and, we understand, to the mutual satisfaction of buyer and
seller.

FALNIRI: 0:'TOI1Elt TItYST.—The third and last
for the season of these extensive annual markets commenced
October 12, as u sal, on Muir,of Stenhouse. The stock was
about one-third more than that shown in September, and
in considerably better condition. The advance on particular
kinds was great. Black-faced Wedders from 5 to 6 per
cent. above last market, and about 71 per cent. above the
corresponding market of last year. Upon black-fused Ewes
the advance was considerable, this description of stock
having been sold at a very low figure last year. They
rose from 20 to 2:5 per cent. above last year, and from
10 to 12 per cent. above lad market. In reference
to the white-faced stock, Cheviot Wedders advanced
about 71 per cent. above last month, and about 10 per
cent. above last year; Ewes of the mono description about
15 per cent. above September prices, and about 20 per cent.
above the prices obtained at the October market of last year.
°crimson 13.—The day's proceedings commenced with the
sale of Cattle. The stock that appeared on the ground was
shout half more than last market, and was in excellent con-
dition. The tryst ground, between seven and ten this
morning, presented a very animated appearance, every one
apparently maxima to bay; so antalt ws) that two patties
were occasionally observed bidding for the same lot. After
that time, and up to one o'clock, a backwardness was ob-
servable, when again a movement took place; and within
less than two hours upwards of ten thousand left the ground.
No doubt the principal cause of the demand is the excel-
lence and abundant quantity of foggage in the south. The
advance upon 7/. Beasts was about 10s. a-head higher than
last market, and lower priced cattle up in pro onion ; and
about V. per hold higher than the corresponding market of
last year. The Aberdeen, Angus, Fife, and other heavy
driving cattle experienced a similar advance. In short, even
the half-quarter Highland quays also brought their advance.
There was a very show of fat, which met with a favourable
sale at about 3d. per l)utch stone.
GLASGOW, Orr. 12.—There was a short supply of
cattle at market this morning, and few of good quality.
Prices were a shade higher, but scarcely sufficient to war-
rant any alteration of last week's quotations ..—Best beef,
per stone of 221115., sinking the offal, 10,. ; second quality,
Os. 4d. ; cow and ordinary, Bs. Od. Sheep were rather
scarce, and may be stated to hare advanced Is. upon previous
prices. Best blackfaced Wethers (West Highland) 18e. to
28s. Lambs, 4s. to 10s.