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London, England, 1845-12-26 00:00:00

weighed.
Mr. Martin, King's-road, Camden-town—A good
stock, both for quality and variety. The same was well
arranged.
Mr. Jeffery, Foubert-court, Regent-street—These ex-
tensive premises were most liberally stocked with the
very best samples of meat of every description. We
could not add more, when we say that they formed as
ornament to the neighbourhood of their locality.
Mr. Tucker, Long-acre—This highly-respectable shop
was very admirably arranged, and there was a cleanli-
ness pervading the premises which we could not pass b y
without observing.
Mr. Johnston, Clare-street, Clare market—A very
heavy stock, and the quality good throughout. Oa
these premises we observed three remarkable Down
sheep, fed by Mr. Wittenstall, of Langley Bury, Herts.
They were greatly admired by good judges!! Their re
spective weights were 17, 17k, and IS stone,
- Messrs. Comfort, Farringdon-street—One of the best-
arranged shops in the City of London. The whole of the
stock reflected the highest credit on the proprietors, and
the beef, which was on an extensive scale, was equal to
much that was prized in the Cattle Show of this year.
Mr. Cowell, Chandos- street—An unusal heavy supply,
and the stock very select. Here we observed a particu-
larly fine Durham beast, fed by Smith Owen, Esq., of
Shrewsbury, weighing 190 stone 131 b. Too much cannot
be advanced In praise of this animal; in condition it was
unrivalled. Here were two remarkable Southdowns, 18
and 181 stone each, and a fine calf, 25 stone.
Mr. Littlewood, Wells-street, Oxford-street—A re-
markably well-contrived and conditioned ox, out of the
Cattle Show, fed by Mr. Clark, of Burleigh. It ranked
in class 1, and was numbered 61—highly commended by
judges. Weight, 171 stone. Also, a surprisingly well-
formed calf, fed by Mr. Moreton, of ,Denham ; fifteen
weeks old, milk fed. Dead weight, 40 stone—it was
picture.
Mr. W. East, Church-row, St. Pancras—Eight of- the
best Hereford beasts we have had occasion to witness
throughout the metropolis this Christmas.- Prey could
not be surpaised for good breeding and feeding. -.This
gentleman's whole stock was most complete.
Mr. Tucker, Devonshire House, Strand—A very pic-
turesque display of Welsh and Dartmore mutton, which
was in abundance. These premises were also heavily
stocked with poultry and game.
PORK BUTCHERS.
Mr. Jackson, purveyor to her Majesty, South Audley-
street—These premises, as usual, were profusely stocked
with every sample of excellence. The most striking
feature exhibited on them was a most extraordinary pig,
bred by Mr. Sampson; of Mount-pleasant, near Derby,
and fed by Mr. Jackson, of Tutbury, Stafford, being
eleven months old, and weighing 51 stone. It was fed
on milk and barley-meal, and it was the subject of gene-
ral attraction throughout the town. It was acknowledged
by the whole of -the trade who witnessed it_to have beer,
for symmetry, size, and condition, the most extraordi-
nary animal of the kind that had ever been seen in the
London market; and, indeed, it was a paradox in our
own estimation. Here was also a very handsome pig of
the Duke of Bedford's stock, weighing 25 stone, and
other excellent samples. We also noticed ten extraor-
dinary chines, averaging 211b5., and a display of nests'
tongues which were far beyond the usual size. '
Mr. Bell, Oxford-street—Here was. a very heavy
supply of excellent meat. Among it we noticed a pig
fed by the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey, which
came out of the Bedford Christmas cattle show, 20
weeks old ; dead weight 22st. 21bs. Also an enormous
hog fed by Mr. Smith, of Uxbridge, the dead weight of
which was 70 stone.
Mr. Hollis, 283, Oxford-street—Nothing came up to
or near this shop throughput London. This Christmas
season Mr. Hollis surpassed himself. Pork of all sizes,
and suitable to all classes; of the finest quality, was ex-
hibited on this gentleman's premises 'in profusion. ?t
was a most extraordinary picture ; a very poreine
hecatomb. Among some very superior specimens of
Mr. Hollis's own breeding and feeding, we noticed six
which equalled many that were prized this year in the
show. Here was an extra stock pig, No. 162, fed by
his Royal Highness Prince Albert _at Windsor Park,
being of the Beds and Suffolk breed. Dead weight, 32
stone.
Mr. Wall,' purveyor to her Majesty, Jermyn-street,
St. 'James's—On these premises we have occasion to
notice three- pigs classed in the show in class 17, No.
462, of the Beds and Suffolk breed, fed by his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, 34 months and 1 day old, the
dead weights of which were 20st., 20st. 61b., and 21st.
61b. respectively.
Mr. Garland, Oxford-market—Stock exceedingly
heavy and good. Here were six pigs of Mr. E. Whit-
field's, pigs which were classed in the show as 16, No.
161, fed by three gentlemen at Snaresbrook, in Essex,
being 25 weeks and 1 day old, average weight of each
24st. ; also a very remarkable pig, forming a portion of
extra stock in the show, No. 170, bred and fed by Y.
Barnard, Esq., M.P., of Gosfield-hall, Essex, 65 weeks
old. Dead weight, 65st. ; also, six clever pigs of Mr.
Hobbs, of Marks-hall, near Kelvedon, Essex, 24 weeks
and 3 days old. Dead weights, 235 t., 23st. 61b., and 24st.
Mr. Wilcocks, Tottenham-court-road—Here was an
unusual display of prime pig meat. Among the samples
we observed under class 16, No. 60, three pigs, bred and
fed by the Earl of Radnor, at Coleshill, Berks, 18 weeks,
which gained the second prize of Si. to the feeder; their
respective weights were :-28st. 2lbs., 29st. 51bs., and
29st. 6lbs. ; also an extra stock Suffolk and Herts,
fed by Mr. W. Poulten, of Hornsey, Middlesex, 29 weeks
old, dead weight 27st. 11b.
Mr. Squire, Tottenham-court-road—A very respect-
able exhibition, including three of the handsomest pigs
we have had occasion to notice this year, being classed
in the show as 16, No. 156, of the Berkshire and York
breed, bred and fed by Mr. Charles Elegy, of Hounslow.
They were 18 weeks and 2 days old; they obtained the
prize of 101. to the feeder, and a silver medal to the
breeder. They were extremely handsome in the car-
case, and were universally admired; their dead weights
were 20st. 41bs., 21st. 21bs., and 22st. 41bs. respectively.
Mr. Engelheart, of St. Martin's-le-Grand; Mr. Chap-
pel, of Skinner-street, Snow-hill ; and Mr. Gray, of
Drury-lane, exhibited each their usual Christmas offer-
Jigs. Their respective names are a sufficient guarantee
ror the quality of their stock.
POULTERERS.

Mr. Parsons, purveyor to her Majesty, South Audler
street—As usual, these premises were most choicely
stocked with poultry, game, and wild fowl in profusion,
of the very first quality. There was a classical arrange-
ment -strictly observed throughout this whole extensive
stock. The turkey poults were of a very superior order,
weighing some of them 261bs. Some Dorking capons
reached as much as 121bs. each, and the geese were un- •
usually fine.
Mr. R. Baines, New Bond-street--There was a par-
ticular nicety observable throughout the whole of these
premises, which were admirably well furnished with the
very best samples belonging to the present festive sea-
son. Order and cleanliness were the chief features in
this establishment. We noticed a hen turkey here (a
young bird) weighing 17ilbs. ; such a specimen we have
not noticed this year throughout London.
Mr. Harris, purveyor to her Majesty, Duke-street,
Manchester square—Here was a very fine display of
stock admirably suited to the season. The turkey poults
were excelling samples, and the capons were some of
them extraordinary large, and in the finest possible
condition.
Mr. Clifford, purveyor to her Majesty the Queen
Dowager—The whole stock of this gentleman was
very select. Here were young turkeys 271bs. each, and
some extraordinary capons, running upon 141bs. each.
There was also a profusion of game and wildfowl.
Mr. Fisher, Duke-street, St. James's—Stock very
heavy and good throughout. Some of the turkey poults
reached in weight 241bs. Game and wildfowl in an un-
usual abundance.
Mr. Donovan, Oxford-street—A wonderful exhibition
of poultry and game; among other features we observed
a noble turkey, weighing 3541 b., and a rabbit, 171 b.
Mr. Donovan, Tottenham-court-road—One mass of
fur and feather. Among the game were some very
choice price pheasants; also a goose weighing 181 b., and
a turkey weighing 281 b. The capons here run remark-
ably fine.
Mr. Raggett, Upper King-street, Holborn—What was
here wanting in quantity was made up in quality. The
turkeys and capons could not be surpassed for size and
excellence. The pheasants were prime samples of the
season.
Mrs. Wallis, Swallow-passage, Oxford-street—Stock
extensive and good. Here was a magnificent turkey,
2 years old, bred and fed by Mr. Rayner, of Cambridge,
gained a prize of 5 sovereigns, 321 b. in weight, and a
rabbit weighing 131 b.
Mr. Cook, Holborn-bridge—The heaviest supply
throughout London. These premises were literally
crammed with game and poultry ; such an exhibition
was a novelty in the metropolis.
Mr. Hill, Hungerford-market—A remarkably heavy
stock of the first order ; his turkeys, geese, and capon.
were prodigiously fine, and game was profuse.
Hungerford-market—Very select and
Mr. Mazoyer,
admirably well arranged ; some of the turkeys were un-
usually fine for young birds ; the best turkey on these
premises weighed upwards of 241bs.
Owing to the lateness of the hour at which the butchers
and pork butchers killed their stock, which has this year
been greatly delayed on account of the exceeding
variableness of the weather, and on which account the
poulterers have up to the latest possible hour deferred
taking advantage of their supplies, the annual Christmas
returns for the present year are necessarily much
I limited.
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BIRMINGUAM, WEDNESDAY.—The I'remier has
just arrived here by the train from London, on his way to
Drayton Manor, to spend Christmas with his family. Upon
the Right Hon. Baronet being recognised in his carriage a large
number of gentlemen who were assembled cheered him most
enthusiastically, and continued their applause until the Bight
Hon. Baronet got into his carriage and drove off. Sir Robert
looked well, and appeared much pleated at the hearty wel-
come lie received.
GLAsGOW PIG IRON TRADE, Dec. 23.—Prices are
said to have improved these two days past. Founders sup-
plying their immediate wants have had to pay. 755. nett.
Several sales were male at 775. 6d. and 80s. credit; while, at
the same time, we believe, several thousand tons could have
been procured at 725. 6d. cash. The appearance of improve-
ment is caused by our present political position—holders
pausing until something definite takes place. This paper
has, for some time past, been endeavouring to impress on the
trade the propriety of an extension of malleable works as a
means of consumpt for pig iron. We have just learned that
an extensive firm, engaged solely in the manufacture of pig
iron, have surveyed ground near Coatbridge, and on which
they are to erect a malleable work on an extensive Seale.
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