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transportation. Can this obstacle be removed f is the question. It 

 would seem that powerful and swifb steamers specially arranged for the 

 trade ought to be able to carry beef cattle at such a rate as would leave 

 a profit for the dealer. A Calvados bullock, weighing 1,500 pounds, is 

 worth in tins market about $145. A like animal in Galveston, Tex., 

 would probably be worth about $60. This would leave a margin of 

 $85 for transportation, shrinkage, profits, &c. 



This does not appear sufficient to induce capitalists to engage in the 

 trade. Still I am of opinion that the time is coming when Europe must 

 receive a large part of her beef cattle direct from the United States. 



We have an unlimited quantity of the very best beef in the world, 

 and a large portion of it ought to find its way into the mouths of the 

 hungry millions on this side of the Atlantic. 



I think, however, as indicated above, that freights must be considera- 

 bly reduced before our live bullocks can be shipped at a profit from 

 the Great West to any of the French ports. But the time will come. 



EXPORTATION OP NORMAN CATTLE TO THE UNITED STATES. 



So far as exportations from this country to the United States are con- 

 cerned, it is not probable that they will ever bo very large. A few 

 choice Norman cows, strictly for breeding purposes, will be all that can 

 be expected in this direction. 



Accompanying this report will be found cuts of the various French 

 breeds, especially those of the Northern part of France. These will bo 

 useful in comparing the different races, showing their form, &c. 



JOHN B. GLOVER, 



Consul. 

 UNITED STATES CONSULATE, 



Havre, November, 1883. 



CATTLE PRODUCTS IN THE DISTRICT OF THE MARIIE. 



REPORT JSr CONSUL FRISBIE, OF RHEIMS. 



I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Department's circular 

 dated July 18, 1883, requesting information relative to cattle breeding, 

 for the use and benefit of the stock breeders of the United States. 



Immediately on receipt of said circular I began an investigation of 

 the subject presented, with the hope that I should be able. to prepare a 

 report of some interest and benefit to the Department and to the stock 

 breeders of the country; but in this I am sorry to say that I have not 

 been successful, from the fact that the material out of which to make 

 such a report does not exist in this district. 



This condition arises from the fact, first, that the soil is light and 

 chalky, and not suitable for growing grasses for pasturage, thus render- 

 ing stock-raising, unprofitable; and, second, in the champagne district, 

 of which Itheiffls is the center, the great industries are the cultivation 

 of the vine and the manufacture of its product, and the manufacture of 

 woolen goods, which leave little room for other enterprises of a less 

 profitable nature. 



So far as I am informed, there does not exist a single cattle market in 

 district. Beef is brought to tiiis market already killed and dressed ? 



