The Sun.
London, England, 1858-12-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 13, 1858.

FOREIGN.

Closing I Business
Share Railways. I Paid, Price. Done.

10 Antwerp & Rotterdam all 54 51
20 Ardennes all p
20 Bah.&S.Fran.,Lim.7p.c 3 * d 1 p
5 Belgian East. Junction all 1 11 3
20 Beziers to Graissessae. • all 7 8
5 Carmeaux Mine & Rail all 2) 21
20 Dutch Rhenish
6 Eastern of France
20 Euphrates Valley 2s. P
20 Great Central of France all -
20 Gt. Luxem., Con. shs all 71 .74• 7) 1
10 Italian Junction
20 Lake Constance & Bale all
20 Lierre and Turnhout. . ; all
20 Lombardo Venetian 8 34 41 p 131
20 Lucca & PistOja, 5 p.c.pf all
20 Lyons and Geneva
331 Maria Antonia all
20 Do. do. New
20 Namur and Liege all 91 91 91
20 - Do. do. 6p. c. Pref. all 214 22
16 Northern of France
20 Do. New Shares
10 Norwegian Trunk Pref all 81 91
20 Ottoman, gua. 6 per cent 7 3 lel
20 Paris,Lyons, and Medit. all 351 351
20 Paris and Orleans
20 1 Recife& S. Fran. (Fern.) 1 0 1 par 9ti
gua. 7 p. et. (Lim.)
20 Riga and DuniburT 4 --
10 Rome and Frascati
20 Royal Danish all
5 Royal Swedish
4 Do. 7 per cent. Pref.
20 Sambre and 3fense.
10 Do. 51 per cent. Pref.
20 Southern of France
84 West Flanders all 5 6
10 Do. 51 p. c. Preference
20 W. & N.W. of France all 24 25
20 Western of Austria ..
20 Western of Switzerland all
6 Wiesbaden
6 Do 8 per cent. Pref all
20 Zealand all
BRITISH POSSESSIONS.
(paid, Closing I Business
Share Railways. Price.. Done.
100 Atlantic &St Lawrence 01—
..._
Leased at 6 per cent
18 Eorn.,Baroda& Cent Ind 9 Id par
gu. 5 p27cent
18 Do. all
18 Do. Addit. Capital A 6 f 1d 51
18 Do. Do. B 41 f •f d
201 Buffalo and Lake Huron all 6) 71
201 Do. New
100 1 Buffalo,Brant.&Godrich 161 14 13 d
6p. ct. bds. 1 Aug., 1871 } 100 78 82
100 Do. do. 1 July, 187:"; 100 75 78 78
100 Do. do. 1 June, 1374 NO 73 76
20 Clcutta.&S.Eastrn.Lim. 1. 3.0. p
20 Cape,Eas in. Prov.(Lim.) 2s.
20 Cape Town & Dock Scrip 2s. Pm
20 Central Oude (Limited) 2s. 6d.
20 Ceylon Guaranteed 6p.c 2 I Ip3) 4
171 Demerara
20 Eastern Bengal.gu.sp.c 5 par 4p 51
Stock East Indian, t.,cru. sp. c lOO 108 1081 1081 8 1
20 Do. C Shares all -
20 Do. E Shares Ext lO 1 14p
20 Do. Jubbulpore 5
100 D 0.41 p.c. Bds. pay.'s9 all -
20 G eeloug& Mel.gua.s p. c. all 171 181
sto. f Geelong Corporation 6 } 100 _
( per cent. Bonds
Stock Grand Trunk of Canada 100 36 38 364 I 6
100 Do. 6 p.c. Deben.,pay.'7B all 77 79 79 8
100 Do. 6 per cent. Pref..
20 Gt.lndiaPenin.gua.sp.c all. 211 211 211
20 Do. New, gua.s per cent 4 p
20 Do. do 4 p 4*
20 f Gt.S.of Ind.Lim.—Scrip 1 2a. par 4p
( guaranteed 5 per cent. )
2G Gt.W. of Canada Shares all 171 17) 171 17
201 Do. New
1.00 f Do. Bonds pay. '76,with Sall 106 108
( ept. till '6O
100 Do. do. '73 till '6O
100 Do. do. ''/3 without opt all 105 107
100 Do. 51 p. c. do. '77 do
20 Madras, guar., 41 p. c all 1 18
cent all 2 201 201 *
1
20 Do. do. 5 per
i
20 Do. 4/ p. c. Extension l5 1 * d
20 Do. Third Ex. gua.s.p.c 5 id 1 p
20 Do. Fourth do.
took Melb. Corp. 6 p.c. Bonds 100
Newßrunswick&Canda.
20 Ry.&Land(Lim.)g.6pc 10 2 1/d
Class ACapitl.Share
Do. do. Land do ..
20 Do. do. B. Capital do
.. Do. do. Land do
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20 I Northof India Tramroad 2s
Limited, Scrip .
20 Oude (Limited)
20 Scinde 4.s ...: 15 1 11p 16
20 Do.
20 Do. New r.!
~) 5 far 1 p 101
..)
20 Do. Punjaub
20 Do. Indus. St. Flo is,,,s'' 5 d f p
20 'St. Andrews & Quebec A 18
10 iTrinidad(Limited) Scrip 1 par fp 1 d

GREAT CHRISTMAS CATTLE MARKET.

The holding of the Great Christmas Cattle Market is an
event invariably regarded in the light of no ordinary im-
portance, and the result of the great day on the present
occasion has fully answered the most sanguine expectations,
not only of the public, but likewise of the owners of the
stock—the former having had an opportunity of witnessing
a wonderfully fine collection of animals, and the latter having
realised prices which, on the whole, may be considered
remunerative. At an early hour in the morning the stock
was arranged for sale without inconvenience, and visitors be-
gan to arrive from nearly every part of the united kingdom,
as well as from the continent, and who all expressed their
admiration at the beasts and sheep offered for sale. The
progress of breeding and feeding in these islands may well
stand high in the estimation of foreigners, when it is con-
sidered with what comparative ease our enormous consump-
tion is met by the agricultural body. The question gene-
rally asked by them to-day, has been—" How are things
so well managed in England ?" It would be out of place
here to enter minutely into that question; hence we content
ourselves with observing that the wants of the consumers
are provided for by a judicious outlay of capital, and the aid
of the most scientific principles of breeding and feeding.
But when we compare the present great show with many
previous years, what an important change do we observe in
the bullock supply. In years gone bye we have been ac-
customed to witness the greater portion of the show com-
posed of pure Devons, Herefords, Scots, and short-horns;
but, on the present occasion, the supply of the latter breed
was considerably in excess of all former periods, both as
regards number, weight, and condition. Again, amongst
the Scots fed in Norfolk and Scotland, we observed unmis-
takeable signs of crossing with the short-horns, and in seve-
ral other breeds, though short-horned blood was fully ap-
parent. But, it may be said, that many of the Scots were
of a pure colour. Doubtless, they were, and this very cir-
cumstance may have induced many experienced persons to
repudiate the idea of crosses ; in point of fact, the purity of
the original colour may be regarded in the light of an im-
portant secret in the production of Scots of great weight.
Now, it is well known that Scots, as a breed,
are a fine race of stock—smallness of bone
and moderate weights being their leading characteristics ;
but this morning we handled more than 300 of them, which
averaged 220 stones each. We have nothing whatever to
urge against the quality of these animals, which, in every
respect, were in the finest possible condition ; but this may
be regarded as a strong proof of crossing with larger stock.
We make these remarks without disparagement to the
Downs or Herefords—our task being to note down changes
as they occur, and this change leads us to the inference
that the time appears to have' arrived when it is found ne-
cessary to produce a more bulky description of bullocks to
keep pace with increasing consumption. Hitherto the
efforts, in this respect, have been highly successful ; but it
occurs to us that, eventually, the present system will have
the effect of producing a wide margin of difference between
the value of Scots, weighing from 90 to 110 stones, and
larger breeds ; because we must bear in mind that every
grazier cannot command success in entering upon a system
which may be new to him. However, although, as we
have remarked above, there were fewer really pure
animals shown here, to-day, compared with many
corresponding periods, the large feeders appear to have
met with an amount of success, both gratifying and im-
portant ; consequenily, it will, no doubt, be followed by a
further extension of the system.

Taking the supply of beasts in the aggregate, we should
say that as great a weight of meat was brought forward as
in 1857, and we may further observe that there was a pe-
culiar evenness in the stock-a feature of no ordinary im-
portance to the breeders. This evenness shows that even
extensive crossing has not had a prejudicial effect upon
either the frame or condition of the beasts, although we
may admit that the quantity of fat has increased. This,
perhaps, may not be the case with those grazed in some of
the northern and midland counties, owing to the unusual
dryness of the past season, and the comparative scarcity of
food. Notwithstanding this scarcity, the short-horns
came to hand in prime condition, and their enormous bulk
certainly excited no little surprise. Next in order we
may take the Herefords, the owners of which
have not, for the most part, had to contend
with an absolute scarcity of food. This import-
ant breed, then, was, if anything, superior to last sea-
son in every respect, although some of the. beasts had
evidently been crossed. Their age was a full average one,
and they showed no signs of rapid or over-feeding. We
now come to the Devons. Smallness of bane and medium
weights were their leading features ; as such they stood
high in the estimation of those who cater for the West-
end, consequently realised high prices. The show of Scots
was a magnificent one, and not a few of that splendid breed
were as heavy as some of their more stately neighbours.
From Sussex the arrivals were in excess both of 1856
and 1857, and not a few of the oxen were seven and even
eight years old. There were very few Welsh runts on
offer, and this breed is evidently falling off in number. A
few of the heifers from Ireland were in good order, but the
supply in this respect was not what may be termed a fine one.
As might be expected, very few foreign beasts were brought
forward, and their condition was -very middling. A few
long-horns and several mixed breeds were on sale, but they
afford no scope for comment.
The following return shows the number of beasts exhi-
bited, and the prices obtained for them, on the great days
in the last 18 years :-
Year. Beasts shown. Prices.
1840 .... 3,528 .... 4s. 4d. to ss. Bd.
1841 .... 4,509 3s. 8d „ ss. Od.
1842 .... 4,541 3s. 4d „ 4s. Bd.
1843 .... 4,510 2s. .8d „ 4s. 4d.
1844 .... 6,713 4s. Od „ 4s. 6d.
1845 .... 5,326 3s. 6d „ 4s. Bd.
1846 .. • . 5,470 Od „ ss. Bd.
1847 .... 4,282 3s. 4d „ 4s. Bd.
1848 .. • • 5,942 3u. 4d 4s.' Bd.
1849 .. • • 5,765 3s. 4d „ „ 4s. 6d.
1850 .. • . 6,341 3s. Od „ 3s. 10d.
1851 6,103 2s. 8d „ 4s. 2d.
1852 6,271 2s. 8d „ 4s. Od.
1853 .... 7,637 .... 3s. 2d „ 4s. 10d,
1854 .... 6,181 „ 3s. 6d „ 58. 4d.
1855 •• • • 7,000 „ .... 3s. 8d ss. 2d.
1856 .... 6,748 , 3s. 4d „ ss. Od.
1857 .... , 6,856 3s. 4d „ 4s. Bd.

The total impoi of foreign stock into London last week
were 4,323 head. In the corresponding week in 1857 we
received 1,773; in 1856, 1,622; in 1855, 4,752; in 1854,
5,399; in 1853, 6,316; in 1852, 4,436; and in 1851,
head.

time of year, and their general quality was good.
Prime Downs and half-brads moved off steadily,
at full quotations, the top figure being .58.
per Blbs., whilst most other breeds may be considered steady,
on former terms.

Messrs. Weall showed 20 very prime Downs, belonging
to R. Oakley, Esq., of Suton ; 10 from Mr. White, of Rick-
mansworth ; 50 from Mr. W. Bates, of Harpenden ; 80
Gloucesters from R. Rowland, Esq., of Creslow, and various
lots from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Mr. Gurrier had a fine collection of Cotswolds, together
with some fine sheep sent by Lord Radnor and Sir R.
Throckmorton. Some of the Cotswolds sold at 108 each.
Some unusually prime Downs were sold by Mr. Sentoll,
the property of his Grace the Duke of Richmond, and of
Mr. Sanders of Watercomb, Dorset.

Mr. Lathbury exhibited Hampshire Downs of great
weight, bred by Mr.-King of New Haywood, Hereford,
and Mr. Humprey of Chaddleworth, Berks. Mr. W.
Collins had a very good supply of sheep.

There were 7 west country Downs, of splendid weight,
disposed of by Messrs. Hill and Son. They were fed by
A. Darby, Esq., of Stoke, near Windsor.
There were some remarkably fine Down lambs on sale.

The finest specimens of the Lincolnshire long-woolled
sheep, direct from that county, were exhibited on the stands
of Messrs. Eland and Son, Hancock, 'Woodward, Mawer
and Smith. They numbered about 160, and were fed by
Marshall Meanley, Esq., R. G. Chatterton, Esq., Messrs.
Byron, Everington, Parker, Seals, Everard, Wilkinson,
and others.

The supply of calves was good, and the veal trade ruled
steady, at full prices.

There was a moderate demand for pigs at extreme rates.

Per Blbs. to sink the offal.

s. d. s. d.
Crse. &inf. beasts 3 4 3 8
Second quality do. 3 10 4 2
Prime large oxen 4 4 4 8
Prime Scots, &c. 4 10 5 0
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 4 3 8
Second quality do. 3 10 4 4

s. d. s. d.
Prime ers-wool d 0.4 4 4 6
Pme. S'thdown do. 4 8 5 0
Large crse. calves 3 8 4 4
Prime small do 4 6 5 0
Large hogs 2 10 3 4
Small porkers
and quarter-old store pigs,

Suckling calves, 17s to 20s
16s to 20s.

TOTAL SUPPLY.
Beasts 6,424
Sheep: 23,200
Calves .. 115

FOREIGN SUPPLY.
Beasts 450
Sheep
Calves BO

Pigs 3BO }Pigs
A statement and comparison of the supplies and prices of
fat stock exhibited and sold in the Great Metropolitan
Cattle Market, on Monday, Dec. 14, 1857, and this day,
Monday, Dec. 12, 1858.
Per 81bs, to sink the offals.
Dec. 14, 1857. Dec.l2, 1858.
s d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Coarse and inferior beasts .
Second quality ditto 3 8 4 03 10 4 2
Prime large oxen 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 8
Prime Scots, &c.
Coarse and inferior sheep . 3 2 3 8 3 4 3 8
Second quality ditto . . .3 10 4 03 10 4 4
Prime coarse-woolled ditto . . 4 2 4 8 4 5 4 6
Prime Southdown ditto . •
Lambs
Large coarse calves . . .
Prime small ditto
Large hogs
Neat small porkers . . .
Beasts
Sheep and lambs . .
Calves - 125
Pigs

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

Most of the country markets held on Saturday were
fairly supplied with most kinds of wheat. The demand
ruled heavy, and previous rates were barely supported.
Barley was very dull, and prices had a drooping tendency.
All Ater produce was lower to purchase.
Throughout the continent, as well as in the United
States, the grain trade has continued heavy.
The arrival of home-grown produce up to our market,
last week, were moderate. From abroad, we received 21,356
quarters of wheat, 18,832 barley, 48,517 oats, 2,200 rye,
1,787 beans, 4,438 peas, 110 tares, 4,867 linseed, 5,608 rape-
seed, 182 mustard seed, 9,592 sundry, 1,636 sacks, and 611
barrels of flour.

The quantity of home -grown wheat received up to our
market, this morning, coastwise and by land-carriage, was
only limited, and the general quality of the samples was
by no means first-rate. There was a moderate inquiry for
picked samples, at prices equal to Monday last ; but low
and middling qualities were very dull, and, in some in-
stances, prices were the turn in favour of buyers.
We were again extensively supplied with most kinds of
foreign wheat. For the finest samples there was literally
no demand, and damp parcels were offering at a slight re-
duction in price.

Floating cargoes of grain were in fair request.
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We were largely supplied with barley. Fine malting
samples were held at full quotations ; but other kinds sold
at irregular prices. They were certainly rather cheaper.
The show of malt was reasonably large. Both old and
new samples moved off slowly, at barely last week's cur-
rency.

Oats were in large supply and heavy request. Damp
parcels were rather cheaper ; but fine qualities supported
previous. rates.

BeanEi' and peas were very dull, and almost nominal in

value.

Flour moved off slowly, at barely last week's prices.
CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE.
Wheat—Essex and Kent, red, new 37s to 438
Ditto, old

Ditto, white, new 4OB 488
Ditto, old —s -9
- Norfolk and Lincoln, red, old 3os 44s
Ditto, new. 37s 44s
Rye—Old —8 -a
New
Barley—Grinding .. , 24s 303
Maltino• - s
Chevalier 37s 41s
Malt—Suffolk and Norfolk 568 598
Brown
Kingston and Ware s6s 58s
Chevalier
Oats—Yorkshire and Lincolnsh., Feeding 2ls 28s
Potato 278 32s
Youghal and Cork, black 22s 25s
Cork, white
Scotch, Feeding 24s - 278
Beans—Tick
Pigeons 37s 39s
Peas—Grey
Maple
Witt' e 4os 44s
Boiler 3
Flour—Town-made
Suffolk
Stockton and Norfolk. . 24s 32s