21 OCTOBER 1865, Page 3

Lord George Manners has made a new suggestion in re

the Rinderpest to the Newmarket Farmers' Club. He wished to put a high duty on all cattle imported from abroad, but leave meat taf come in free. This, he thought, would prevent the introduction of diseased beasts without diminishing the supply of meat to the public. In summer it would extinguish the supply, and at all times it would impair the quality of the meat sold. The graziers do not buy animals ready for the butcher, but lean beasts to fat- ten. Lean bullock exposed for three days on a steamer's deck is not nice, as Lord Manners would find if he ever ate any.