The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-27 00:00:00

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

The total imports of foreign stock into London last week
were 6,503 head. In the corresponding week in 1857 we
received 6,323; in 1856, 7,877 ; in. 1855, 7,378; in 1854,
8,746 ; in 1853, 8,859; in 1852, 10,548 ; and in 1851,
head.

IMPORTS INTO LONDON LAST 'WEER.
From. Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs.
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Hamburgh
Medemblik
Harlingen.
Bremen
'rimming
Frederiekstadt 135 ..
Varil lO9 ..
Antwerp
Dordt
Bromershaven lO6 ..

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27 .. 35 ..•
19 .. 4..

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.--. • • .--• • • 16 ..

Total 849 4,734 81 491 356
The yearly comparison of weekly imports is as follows :
Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs.
1857 1,448 4,070 .. 29 .. 345 .. 430
1856 1,803 .. 5,196 517 .. 361
1855 1,810 4,786 .. 118 .. 296 .. 388
1854 2,081 .. 4,814 .. .. 388 663
1853 1,722 .. 6,311 .. 77 .. 360 .. 389
1852 2,223 .. 7,493 .. 98 .. 301 .. 423
Serious complaints in reference to the short supply of
food continue to reach us from the Continent, and it is
apprehended that a large portion of the stock destined for
our market will be shipped much earlier than usual.

To-day's market was fairly supplied with foreign stock
as to number, but its general quality WAS inferior. Sales
progressed slowly, and prices were not supported.
The supply of beasts derived from our own grazing dis-
tricts was seasonably good, and there was a decided im-
provement in the weight and condition of most breeds, com-
pared with many previous market days. The beef trade
was in a sluggish state, and in some instances prices gave
way
-2d per 81bs, the extreme value of the best Scots being
4s 10d per 81bs.

From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northampton-
shire we received 2,220 shorthorns; from other parts of
England, 500 of various breeds; from Scotland, 54 Scots ;
and from Ireland, 800: oxen, &c.

Although the total supply of sheep was by no means ex-
tensive, there was only a limited inquiry for all breeds.
However, a fair clearance was effected at last Monday's
currency, the best old Downs having sold at 5s per 81bs.
About 450 sheep came to hand from Ireland.

Calves, the show of which was moderate, were in fair
request, and last week's prices were well supported.
We had a steady demand for pigs, at full quotations.
The supply was good.

Per Blbs. to sink the offal.

s. d. s, d.
Crse. & inf. beasts 3 0 3 4
Second qualitydo. 3 6 3 10
Prime large oxen 4 0 4 6
Prime Scots, &e. 4 6 4 10
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 2 3 4
Second quality do. 3 6 3 10
Suckling calves, 20s to 24s
19s to 255.

Primeers-wool do. 4 0 4 6
Pine. S'thdowndo. 4 8 5 0
Large crse. calves 4 0 4 6
Prime small do 4 8 5 0
Large hogs 3 4 4 2
Small porkers
and quarter-old store pigs,

TOTAL SUPPLY. PORPION SUPPLY.
Beasts 5,760 Beasts 1,187
Sheep and lambs ....24,600 Sheep and lambs
Calves
Pigs 5lO Pigs
A statement and comparison of the supplies and prices of
fat stock exhibited and sold in the Great Metropolitan
Cattle Market, on Monday, Sept. 28, 1857, and this day,
Monday, Sept. 27, 1858.
Per 81bs, to sink the offals.

Sept. 28, 1857. Sept. 27, 18.58
s d. s: d. s. d. a. d.
Coarse and inferior beasts . .
Second quality ditto 3 8 4 C 3 6 310
Prime large oxen 4 2 4 (1 0 4 6
Prime Scots, &c.
Coarse and inferior sheep . • • 3 6 3 8 3 2 3 4
Second quality ditto . . . .3 10 4 2 3 6 310
Prime coarse-woolled ditto • 4 4 5 0 4 0 4 6
Prime Southdown ditto . • • 5 2 5 6 4 8 5 0
Lambs
Large coarse calves . . •
Prime small ditto
Large hogs
Neat small porkers • . . 4 8 5 2 4 4 4 6
Beasts
Sheep and lambs .
Calves
Pigs . . . . • •
SUPPLIES ON SALE, Sept. 29, 1856.---Beasts, 5,902;
sheep and lambs, 25,270; calves, 320; pigs, 290.
Oct. 1, 1855.—Beasts, 4,930 ; sheep and Jambs, 23,170 ;
calves, 186 ; pigs, 347.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
There is a steady business doing in prime be3f, mu tton
veal, and pork—the supplies olivhieh are very moderate--
at fully last week's quotations. Otherwise, the trade is in
gish state.

a slul

Per Blbs. by the Carcass,
s. d. s. d.
Inferior Beef 2 10 to 3 4
Mid. d 0... . 6to 3 8
Pm.largedo. 3 10 to 4 0
Do. small do. 4 2to 4 4
Large pork.. 3 oto 3 8

Infr. Mutton. 3 oto 3 4
Mid. do 3 6to 4 0
Prime do. 42t0 4 6
Veal,,,, , 3 6to 4 6
Small pork .. 3 10 to 4 8

TALLOW.

About an average business is doing in our market, and
prices are fairly supported. To-day, P.YC. on the spot is
selling at 49s 3d to 49s 6d per ; rough fat, 2s 9d per
81bs.

1854. 1833. 1856. 1857, 1858.
Stock this day.... 31,72.3 28,429 7,9:34 16,683 12,694
6380 d to 58s 9d t0,51s 6d to 59s
Price of Y.C. 63sOd to 49s 3d to
u —s d --5 Od 49s 64
Delivery last week 1,633 2.916 3,289 2 328 2,183
Ditto from June 1 21,908 38,388 37,927 27,710 28,606
19,102 28.881 31,265 29,733
Arrivals last week 1,967 2,011 2,058 2,285 3,836
Ditto from June 1 17,6:33
Price of Town .... 628 Od 618 9d 548 3d 61s 0 d 52s 8d
TATEMENT OF TALLOW SHIPPING AT we

TATEMENT OF TALLOW SHIPPING AT ST, PETERSBURG.
Tallow despathed from Cronstadt 1858. 1857. 1856.
to Sept. 1 0. S. (estimated at 25 Casks, Casks. Casks.
goods to the cask) 15,160 26,293 , 49,526
In ships loading and lighters 15,396 20,544 22,952

Total loaded offfrom St. Petersburg,
Sept. 3, 0. S.
Do. after this date