for Consumj)tion in the Metropolis. 



493 



Mutton. — Per 8 lbs. to sink the Offal. 



The above figures show that since 1862 the prices of beef and 

 mutton — the meat most in favour with the middle and upper 

 classes — have gradually hardened, and have now reached a point 

 which must reduce the consumption. 



The total number of foreign stock imported into London in 

 the six months was 244,985 head, derived from the undermen- 

 tioned ports : — 



Imports ill the First Six Months. 



