The National Register. — London, England, 1821-07-16 00:00:00

12 HOLKHAM SHEEP SHEARING. Soon after ten o'clock, on Monday morning, Mr. Coke. acctimpanied by his Royal Highness the Dukc of Sussex, joined thegtiestG who had already assembled on the lawn, and inspected the process of manuticturing hemp and flax—the party then rode to Longlands Farm, where t..e prize stuck was exhibited—the vitae was then extended through Quarks, Watenlen, and Kg niece, and about four o'clock nearly three hundred gentlemen sat down to (lit-incr.—When the cloth was withdrawn Mr. Cokegave his friends the assurance of a hearty welcome, and added, that he had instituted tie animal incaling with a view to promote emu lation among both landlords and tenants, gentlemen and farmers. lie concluded by giving— " The Censtitution and King."—(Applause.) " The Queen."—(Continued Cheers.) " The De ke of Sati.ex"—three times three, thrice over. ibis Royal Highness expressed his thanks for the very kind manner in which his health had been received. He had always been accustomed to think the ride of this country was its yeo manly, and he here saw that union 'I alllict ion which ought to subsist between the landlord and hi, tenant, and the principle fully titled on which was yearly prtifessed—" to live and let live." lie was deeply sensible of the distresses of the country; but he believed we had yet stuff left to bring us out of all our ddticuitiea. At his Itoyal Highness's suggestion, Mr. Coke proposed the sentiment. " Live and let live.'' The Duke Of Sussex then said he knew the sentiment just linen d had turned the attention of all to the individual who gave it. (Loud charts) That person had produced more good to his own and other counties tlinn any cabinet ever accomplished by its united efihrts. The number of foreigners of distinction pre sem, the anxiety shewn by Mr. Coke to instinct and to learn from them, would 1w more likely to extend good will between nation and nation than any other means that could be resorted to. As in American gentleman was present, he could not kut do him justice to state, as President of the Society for the encou ragement of Arts and Sciences, that many of the best inventions tor which medals had been presented of late years, were the pm• ductious of American genius, front friendly and amicable feeling tent over to this country. al r. Coke's health 'was then drank with expressions of applause, which it was evident proceeded from the heart. Mr. Coke then said, he should propose the health of Mr. Boneywood, and pleasantly alluded to his having at a public dinner given as a toast the " Garden of Engkasl," meaning kept. Mr. Honywood returned thanks, and said he would not discuss whether Kent most deset ved the title of Garden, or Nor titik that of the Granary of England; but Kent produced good corn as well as fruit. •' The Plough, and good use of it. Mr. Colic said lie stipule' propose the health of Mr. Bcnett, whom he rejoiced to see as the representative of a county, for whielt, the laNt time he visited the wetting he went away early to stand a contest, and a more independent man did not twist. Air. 1.1, nett returnee' thanks. _ Me. Western," who returned thanks. Mr. Coke said, he had now to propose the health of the great ifertiOrdshire Agliculturist, kir. Greig, who could give some account of Lord Albemarle's Ginn, which lie had lately visited. Mr. Greig said his Noble Friend's filen) was, he believed, like him, spotless. Ile never saw any thing sea splendid in his fife. " General Walpole," who briefly returned thanks. Much good humoured and highly amusing raillery ensued on the subject of sante docks observed on one part of the Noble Eari's estate, which it appeared had been pulled up in a newly purchased piece of land; and Mr. Coke also with great pleasure mentioned a very small titan being found m a barley field of the Noble Earl, who Mr. C. maintained was put there purposely, to give it an appearance of height inure extraordinary than was the tact, but he was declared by his Lordship to be a trespasser. It is impossible to describe the spirit of this conversation, which the excel lent host concluded by saying they often sparred; but they had no other object than to keep up good humour and ples• gantry ; it was done out of the love and affection which they bore towards each other. All compliments were supereloous, but be would only impose the Earl's health. ((:reat applause.) The Earl of Albemarle expressed himself grateful for their kindness: they who were best acquainted with him well knew how highly he valued the good opinion of such men as he now saw around hint. llere he would willingly stop, bec:.u+e he saw so many of high lank and worth, to whom their attention should be more immediately ditected, in per ferruce to one whom, thank God, they frequently saw and heard. His Lordship spoke in his usually joyous tone of the good humour prevailing, and of the delight he took in Agyriculturc. •• Lord Erskine—a . man to whom the country was more in slehted for its liberties than to any one living." Ilia Lordship said his noble friend had over-rated his services, through his usual partiality . and warmth of feeling. For himself, he should always be happy to attend at liolikktuu, were the estate still as barren as they learnt at the threshold it was in the days of the Earl of I.eicester. _ _ " laird Crewel'— Mr. Coke said, had voted with him thrintgliout the American war, when nut above 12 or 15 were in the I Oppost (ion. Lord Crewe briefly returned thanks. Mr. Coke now t!ave the health of one whose exortions in Parliament in support of the liberties of the I void, he was sure bad gained the esteem of all—" Sir Francis Burdett." (Vehe ment applause.) lie did not wonder at their applause, when he renamimwd how much sir Francis had suffered for his virtues. 'I Ins was the first time he was in Norfolk, but he (Mr. C.) hoped he should see hint there again and again. Sir F. Burdett said lie never lilt more difficulty in expressing himself than un the present occasion. Ile knew nothing of the subject which was the cause of their assembling, but he was highly gratified unit Nattered by the honwir done him, and he rejoiced 41 beholding stab a Meeting for the support of that un which the prosperity of the tummy depended. Agrieffiture had suffered greatly for the want of such ineettngs; it hail Leconte a proverb that its interests were made subservient, from its mem• hers not haying that communicati with each other which took place in every other class. Hence it had been said in limner times that Commerce was like a pig; touch but one bristle and it would squeak • but the Fanner was a sheep, who might be shorn and fleeced at pleasure. Notwithstanding that ability, industry, and perseverance, nut to be equalled in the world, bad been displayed in his place, the result was insufficient, from the neglect of that political inquiry which could alone withstand the progress of a corrupt and all grasping Government. After a warm eulogium out lord Erskine, who, the Ikon. Bart. and. reminded) him of the gem—Youth peeping through the mask of Age,—and on the Duke of l'u,sex, whose principles were the hest protection and the highest ornament to Ills fu n fly, he proceeded to notice the Agricultural Report, which he considered was nu tlelusios, for it could deceive no one. It told the Agriculturists plainly that they are disuessed, but that the Committee would afford them no relief. It attributed the evil to the restoration of the currency; but if that were the cause, the remedy was in their own hands— namely, to reduce in proportion to the increased value of money all the expencisi of Government; to reduce the interest of the National Debt; when every one would pay and receive his due. If another cause was correctly assigned, namely, the excess of production, what must be the political conduct of that country which could he brought into distress by abundance. (Hear.) — But the all in all of the case was the enormous amount of taxa tion. Principles were found in nice part of the Report directly opposed to another, and he would not at„tree that there could be much ability in persons who could draw up such a document. We were undoubtedly sick, but had not to look far for the attains THE NATIONAL REGISTER of relief. The great doctor was amongst us. A • man who had the integrity, aln'ity, and perseverance of Mr. Hume could lay open the causes, and point out where even, without infiinging upon their own unconstitutional system, Miairtets aught annually save tour million. to the country. This they now refused, which might More bet n done tOr seven years past, and when a pitiful tax was repealed against their will, they aline forward and told us we must take it as a boon! (Shouts of indignation.) But he believed a revival of his country's happiness was yet practicable; did lie not, his happiness would be at an end; hut he thought the time was near, when prosperity would return hand in hand with the old constitutional principles. (Cheers ) Mr. Coke, in proposing Mr. Ilunie's health, highly eulogised his exertions to produce economy. Mr. !lime expressed the gratification he felt at receiving the approbation of those whose applause could not be bought. lie must, however, attribute it more to his friend's partiality titan to any merits of Ids own. That most excellent man, the Bishop of Norwich." The liev. G. Glover said, that enjoying the confidence of the worthy Bishop, lie could not forbeer returning thanks, but his character was too noble, too elevated, too troly Christian, for hint to attempt to describe. The company then adjourned to the sheep pens in the park, where some excellent stuck was exhibited ; but r me was mad. TUESDAV.—This morning was extremely fine, and more than Goo visitors assembled rotund the again, to view the manu facture of flax and hemp. An instrument named a Perambulator, invented by Mr. Pihty, of lloughley, Suftlilkotras also eehibited, which is tither attached to a hand wheel, or may be adjusted to any vehicle, when it occupies the space of a few inches only. The machinery appears very simple, and little liable to be impaired, though it is so ingeniously contrived as to exhibit the number of ads to the end of each furlong, the number of furlongs, us completed, up to a mile, and registering the number of miles paused up to a hundred. Mr. Paul, of Starston, also exhibited his Trap for the Turnip fly, consisting chiefly of a linen bag on a frame, which he used by sowing a headland, in the month of flay, as a decoy; and by drawing the trap ovet repeatedly, has taken a pint of these dimi nutive insects in a warm evening, which he considers the fitted time. He conceives that the fly may be thus extirpated from the country in a few years, but we are infOrmed that Air. Herod, of Burnham, has this year saved his crop by horse hoeing it, whilst a neighbour who sowed under precisely the same circumstances, lost the whole plant in spite of Mr. Paul's trap, though he cer • tainly caught a great many. Mr. Paul also proved the goodness of his wooden chaise springs, which with unusual lightness and and th nness at the extremities appeared to possess great strength. The sheep in competition for the premiums were next inspected, and then the cavalcade set out for new olkliam; it pretty colony or white brick buildings begun within a few years, in which ehools for children of earn sex are now being erected.— The extent of the gardens attached, and the neatness of the whole excited great admiration. The line Devon cattle exhibited Mr the premiums were the next object, at the Great Barn, and then the pigs of Longlands, amongst which the Neapolitan breed were remarkable for their size and fatness. The company returned to the Hall sown after three. After dinner Mr. Coke proposed the health of the Duke of Bed ford, by whose attendance he was -particularly gratified, because he knew his Grace cone out of the amiability of his heart, being tar from well. (Cheers.) The Noble Duke warmly returned thanks. " The Marquis of Tavistock," who returned thanks. Mr. Coke then gave another branch of the saute noble and illustrious family who was . present—a sun of Lord W. Russell, Mr. Russell, who in returning thanks said he believed his name was the passport to their regards; but young as he was he alre a dy took an interest in agriculture. " I.ord Althorpe," whose excellent breed of short horned cattle Mr. Col.e alluded to. The Noble lord thanked die company for the honour they had done hint. " Lord Nugent," who haul introduced Norfolk husbandry into Buckinghamshire, and would tell them it. success, Lord N. said of what the success of the drill husbandry had been, he begg. d to spare them the trouble and himsetf the mord. fication of a relation. (A laugh.) But whatever his pro fi t in this particular, one thirg he could not but tarty home, which was most valuable—nantely, a lesson how a landlord might be ren dered most illustrious, a tenant most prosperous, and a labourer most happy. •"The High Sheriff of Norfolk, Sir Jacob Astley." " Breeding in all its brandies." " The Earl Marshal of England, the Duke of Norfolk," who had been prevented attending by an unexpected summons to London. " Lord Ai undell," who in returning thanks expressed his gratification at all that he had seen on this Ins first visit, and his wish t i be allowed ut a future occasion to introduce one or two of his own tenantry, to derive that benefit which he was sure they must from the inspection of Mr. Coke's farms. Mr. Coke spoke of his pleasure at the number of foreigners present, and proposed the health of the Fretieli Consul, who briefly addressed Mr. Coke in terms not audible. " Count Zamoroski, from Poland," who returned thanks. The Duke of Sussex roc, when a burst of applause took place. Ile felt flattered, be said, by the manner in which they received his rising, and was sure they antieipated the toast he was about to give. (Applause.) All were united in agreeing that great and general thanks were to be given to the noble owner of that house, for the bright and great example held up to land owners of brin6ing into eflict an union between the landlord and his tenantry. In consonance with those feelings, he proposed the health of Mr. Coke. and prosperity to the House of llolkhasn. (Loud cheers.) Mr. C. briefly returned thanks, and gave the health of Sir henry Fane, Sir John Sinclair, the Laird of Skene, Mr. Max well, member for Rentiewshire; Sir John Johnson, Mr. Owen, the High Sheriff of Nottingham, and Captains Manby and Beauchamp, who severallly returned thanks. " Mr. Turner, Mr. Johnson. and the many gentlemen of science who had eissic to this Melding frem a dis!anee." " The I Ilu,nious Duke who has honoured Holkbam with his presence."—When the burst of applause had subsided, his Hoyal flightless said he had often told dr. Coke what he felt when he came into Northlk. If he had any cares, he threw than all from his heart when he came to Mitcham. To sec his worthy host extending the kindest and most hospitable reception to the highest and the lnw. st—to see him surrounded by so many men of science, and practical knowledge, was one of the greatest plea sures he had ever received. As a member of the reigning family, he rejoiced to ace union between landlind and tenant, so beneficial to the country, and thought it wits weed liter a Prince if he could see these things, that he might so gain die affections of his sub jects, and discard the guards from about lilt person—that he might lay his head upon his pillow with perfoct security in the good-will of his people who surrounded him. (Applause.) He should conclude the day by giving "The Respectability of the Crown, the 1 /urability of the Constitution, and the Prosperity of the Purple." (Cheers long continued.) The company then proceeded to view die Sheep in the pens. WriotEsDaY.—The Prize Southdowns were first inspected at the slaughter house, and weighed as follows 'arerte Fat. Pluck Skin. Mr. Myth's two shear 7st. Ist. I lb.. 91b. alb. Mr. Paul ' s two shear Mat. Ist. 51b. fllb. 9:1). Mr. K endall's two shear 7st. 1116. Ist. 31b. 101 b. alb. Mr. Harvey's two shear hat. 6lb. tst. 51b. 91b. 91h. Mr. T. Moore' three shear— list. 101 b. 121 b. 91b. 71b. Itlyth's three shear list. Islh. Ist. tilb. tolh. 101 h. NI r. Oakes' twit ,Lear tht. Ist. alb. 91b. alh. Mr. 11111's two shear. ast. La. 91b. 61b. EXTRA SHEEP. Mr. Butcher's two shear B,t 91b. I Ist. 61b. 91b. 91b. Mr. Shearing's three shear lost. hlb. Ist. 41b. 12ib. bulb. Mr. Coke's two shear B4. tilb. tulb. I blb. There was also u Seuthdown Lamb of Mr. Coke's, which weighed tat. The party, still greater than on Tuesday, then rode through NVells and Warham, and their attention was particularly drawn to the pasture of Mr. likantield, of the latter place, innotarlated four years ago, which presented the appearance of a very rich old established turf. After looking at Mr. B.'s fine Devon cows, a considerable number partook of a luncheon at his house, and then the course was taken to Mr. Moore's, in the same village, where excellent refreshments were also prepared. The ride was continued to the field near Longlands, where the ploughmen hail been exerting tbeir skill for the prizes, oral about halt past three between six rind sever. hundred again sat down to dinner. After the cloth was withdrawn, Mr. Coke gave—" Prosperity to Agri culture."—Fine nUCCI: and fat carcase." " Dr. Rigby, Mr Unthank, Mr. Dalrymple, and the other gentlemen from Norwich who have honoured this Meeting with their presence." Mr. Coke then gave—Mr. Hughes from Wiltshire; Mr. Burroughs, and pro perity to agriculture in Ireland ; Mr. Weeks, from America; Mr. Salmter, from Nova Scotia : Admiral Lukin and his son • Mt. M'Kenzic, from Scotland, who severally returned thanks. " Mr. Mown, and prosperity to the town of Wells, of which he is the Father." Mr. Bloom returned thanks. Air. Coke said be would again propose the health of, he might almost say, one of his earliest friends, Sir Burdett. (ltuttiense applause.) They had both come from the saline county, and had never (bared in politic.; and he was convinced that the people had nut a firmer friend, nor the crown a more faithful subject.— (Continued cheers.) Sir Y. Burdett knew not to what he could attribute the unusual honour of lin health having been a second time proposed, unless to the kinclnes.; of his host in wishing to introduce Inin more par. titularly to the Yeomanry of Norfolk. The Hon. Hart. con cluded a speteh of considerable length by saying, his noble host had entailed more upon himself than he was aware; for he was determined annually at this season to seek bed and board at Holkham. ..... Mr. Coke proposed as a toast, " the Established Church, its members Archdeacon Bathurst, the Rev. Geo. Glover, the Rev. Mr. Odell, and others. The Ilev. Archdeacon Bathurst said he felt highly gratified at this notice, as well of the profession to which he had the honour to belong, as of himself personally«from the official situation he held, he had probably a better opportunity of knowing the clergy of Norfolk than any one else, and he could fearlessly assert, that there was not Ilbody of men in the kingdom who did so much to relieve the distresses of the present times, and who yet " Let not their right hand know what their left hand doeth"—though on some subjects he was far from agreeing with all of them, yet their general deportment towards hint proved the liberality of their feelings. The worthy Archdeacon then alluded to the present distressed state of the agricultural interest, and stated that he feared what the clergy could do, with justice to themselves, towards its alleviation. would have but little effect ; but he wog sure they world gladly second every alba of the landlords. Nothing was more to be desired than a cultivation of mutual respect and esteem between landlord, clergy, and tenant; and that wherever in old agreements, advantage had been taken of the then-existing high prices, by either clergy or landholders, such agreement ought nut in fairness to be insisted on now ; on the other hand, the farmer should regard with respect the lotleration of any agreement of that time, and not expect a reduction from a rent or tithe which the lame wooed allow hint well to pay. The 11ev. G. Glover also returned thanks. The Earl of Aroemarle, the Ladies Keppel, and prosperity to the House of Keppel. (Loud cheers.)" The Eat! returned thanks, and proceeded in that tone of plea santry which so delights his auditors ; but which, unless we could give it tone, and had space fur its insertion verbatim, would lose all its point on paper. After complimenting Mr. Hume. his Lordship said he had but one thing to say, that they snould get a promise from the illustrious Prince at the other table, to honour them with his presence next year. The Duke of Sussex assented to this. . _ Coke g ave the health of a ;;li, -- who through the whole of of his Alaksty's dominions stood higher in estimation than any man living—t' Mr. Ilume"—(ixcessive applause.) Mr. flume returned thanks at great length. The Duke of Sussex rose amidst loud Minas, and said that he should now turn the attention of the company from a dark subject to one of the brightest lustre. (Applause.) After dwelling on the neatness of the village of llolkham, and the happiness diffused on all around by Mr. Coke, he said it' they looked back on all he had done as a steward under Providence. they must exclaim, blessed indeed was that man—who had such a retrospect to repose his mind upon ! (Cheers) Though he we bound to say the Speaker was the first Commoner in the realm. r. Coke was undoubtedly ,the seeml. (Cheers greatly pro longed.) Mr. Cake was too much overcome to express himself. Ile had through life endeavoured to promote the good of his country. lie hoped he was not presumptuous, but he thought he had established an intercuarse with his tenantry which was must cordial and affectionate. . . —.-.... ..... Lord Nugen,," who returned thanks. Lord Albemarle proposed 6. the taut of the House of I lel kl lain." Mr. Coke returned thanks, and proposed the Ladies of N.,rfolk," after which he proceeded to the distribution of prises, and fist he begged Sir John Sinclair's acceptance of a silver Vise, as a testimony of his great approbation of the Code of Agriculture," which he believed the best book on Agriculture to be found, and of his wad and services in promoting the niost useful arts. Sir John Sinclair in thanking Mr. Coke, said this was the happie:r moment of his life. In his family there was a You which belonged to the unfortunate Mary Queen of Saar...a relic which they highly prised, but this gni he should consider as still more precious. The other 'Macs were then distributed, and no one could " mark unmoved the cordial greeting of the soul," with whit the founder of this Drarrrumorc presented the successful can • didates with the tributes to that attention to Agriculture which he so anxiously labours to promote. Mr. Coke then addressed the company on the objects of the Meetings, its various results, and his opinions of breeds of stock and articles of produce. Mr. Coke finally proposed the health of the Duke of Sussex, which was drunk with increased applause. nix Royal Highness spoke at great length, and concluded by proposing Mr. Blaikic's health, when Mr. Coke passed a high eulogium on Mr. IL who, he said, was in theeapacitv of a set. rant, but lie would call him a friend on whom he could always rely.' The company then departed from the teens of three days most pure enjoyment. The governors of Bridewell-hospital gave orders a short time since, to all the persons occupying the houses on the north side of the building, to quit, with the view of enlarging the prison, for the pur pose of the classification of the prisoners, and other internal improvents. A corn mill is to be erected, and no more oakum is to be picked; the occupation nut being considered laborious enough.