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HOLAIIAM SHEEP SHEARING. Soon after ten o'clock. on Monday morning, Mr. Coke, accompanied by his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, joints! the guests who had already assembled on the lawn, and inspeaed the process of manufacturing hemp and flax—the party then rode to I ,onglanas Farm, where the ptiee stock was exhibited—the route was then extended through Quarles, Watenlen, and Eg mere, and about 'bur o'cick nearly three hundred gentlemen sat down to dinner.—When the cloth was withdrawn Mr. Coke gave his friends the assurrinceemf a hcerty welcome, and added, that he had instituted the annual meeting with a view to promote emu lation among !soh landlords and truants, gentlemen and farmers. Ile concluded by giving— .. The Ceestitution and King."—(Applause.) The Queen."—(Continued Cheers.) The Ih_lte of Sussex"--three times three, thrice over. His Royal Highness expressed his thank s the 'cry kind manner in which his health had been received. He had always been accustomed te think the pride of this country was its yem minty, and he here saw that union and affction which ought to subsist between the landlord and his tenant, and the principle filly ueted on which was yearly professed—•' to lire and let live." lie was deeply sensible of time digresses of the country; but he believed we had yet stuff left to bring us out of all our At his ltoyal Highness's suggestion, Mr. Coke proposed the sentiment. •• Live and let live." The I hike of Sussex then said be knew the sentiment just utter. d had turned the attention of all to the individual who gave it. cheers.) That person had produced more good to his own and other esmuntt its th an any cabinet ever accomplished by its unites, efforts. The nuomher of foreigners of distinction pre sent, the anxiety shewn by Nlr. Coke to instruct and to learn from awn). would he more likely to extend good will between nation and nation than any other means that could be resorted to. As an American gentleman was present, he could not Int do him ju.tice to state, as President of the Society for the encou ragement of Arts and Sciences, that many of the best inventions Mir which medals had been presented of late years. were the pro. dm:tient:of American genius, from friendly and amicable feeling tent over to this country. Mn 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. Iloneywood, and pleasantly alludemel to his having at a public dinner given as a toast the Garden of England," meaning Mr. Ilonywood returlied thanks, and said he would not rhsems whether Kent most deserved the title of Garden, or Nor- MII; that of the Granary of England; but Kent produced good corn as well as fruit. •"l'he Plough, and good use of it. Mr. Coke said he should propose the health of Mr. Benett, whom he rejoiced to see as the representative of a county, for which, the last time hr visited the meeting he went away early to s.:ind a contest, and a more independent man did not exist. Mr. llenett returned thanks. •• Mr. Western," who returned thanks. NIL Coke said, hchad now to propose the health of the great Iferttindshire Agriculturist, Mr. Grog, who could give some :aroma of I.onl Albemarle's farm, which lie had lately visited. Mr. Greig said his Noble Friend's form was, he believed, like spotless Ile never saw any thing so bplendid in Ms life. *. Gene:al Walpole," who briefly returned thanks. Much good lannouted and highly amusing raillery ensued on the subject of some docks observed on one part of the Noble Earl'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 man being found in a barley field of the Noble Earl, who Mr. C. maintaiiiett was put there purposely, to give it an appearance of height more extraordinary titan was the act, but lie was declared by his Lordship to be a trespasser. It is impossible to describe the spirit of this conversation, which the suicelleid host concluded by saying they often sparred ; but they had no other object than to keep up good humour and plea santry ; it was done out of the love and affection which they bore towards each other. All compliments were superfluous, but he would only propose the Earl's health. (Great alTlausel 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 him. Here he would willingly stop, because he saw so many of high rank and worth, to whom their attention should be more inumahttely directed, in preference to one whom. thank God, they freywntly saw and heard. His Lordship spoke in his usually joyous tune of the good humour prevailing, Lind of the delight he took in Agriculture. " Lord Erskine—so man to whom the country was more in. thr its liberties than to any one living." I lis Lordship said his noble friend had over-rated his services, through his usual partiality and warmth of feeling. For himself; be should always be happy to attend at Holkkam, were the estate still as barren as they learnt at the threshold it was in the days of the Earl of Leicester. _ _ "Lord Crewe"—who, Mr. Coke said, had voted with him throughout the American war, when not above 12 ur 15 were in the tipposnion. I.onl Crewe briefly returned thanks. Mr. Coke now gave the health of one whose exertions in Parliament in support of the liberties of the I eople he Villi sure haul gained the esteem of all—" Sir Francis Burdett." (Velle owns applause.) lie did nut wonder at their applause, when he renienibzred how notch Sir Franck had suffered fur his virtues. 'this was the first time he uas in Norfolk, hut he (\lr. C.) hoped he should se.: him there again and again. Sir F. Burdett said he never felt more difficulty in expressing himself titan on the present occasion. He knev. nothing of the subject which was the cause of their assembling, but he was Ihg1;ly gratified and flattered by the honour done him, and he rejoiced LA:lll)lding such a Meeting for the support of that on which the prusymity of tile country depended. Agriculture Mal starred greatly fur the want of such meetings; it had become a proverb that its interests were made subservient, from its mem ben not having that communication with such other which took place in every other class. Hence it had been said in firmer 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, not to be equalled in the world, had been displayed in this 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 wants eulogitim on Lord Erskine, who, the lion. Bart. said, reminded hidi of the gem—Youth peeping through the mask of Age,—and on the Duke of unsex, whose principles were the best protection and the highest ornament to Ins family, lie proceeded to notice the Agricultural Report, which he considered was no delusion, for it could deceive no one. It told die Agriculturists plainly that they are dist.essed, but that the Committee would afford them no r. lief. It .tttnbuted 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 expenecs 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 chores, by abundance. lear.)— Hut the all in all of the ease was the enormous amount of nata tion. Principles were found in one part of the Report directly opposed to -mother, and he would not agree that there could be much ability in persons Ivlto could draw up such a document. We were undoubtedly sick, but had out to look lax fur the imams THE NATIONAL REGISTER of relief. The great doctor mu ansnogram A mart why trite the integrity, tdolity, and perseverance of Mr. Hume mild lay open the causes, and point out where even, without infringing upon their own unconstitutional system, Ministers might annually save fair millions to the country. This they now refined, which might have been done for seven years past, and when a pitiful tax was repealed against their will, they came forward and told us we must take it as a loon! (Shouts of indignation.) But he believed a revival of lots country's happiness was yet practicable; did he not, his happiness would be at an end; but he thought the time was near, when prosperity would return hand in hand with the old constitutional principles. (Cheers ) Mr. Coke, in proposing Mr. Ilume's health, highly eulogised his exertions to produce economy. Mr. Hume 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 than to ..my merits of his own. 1 1 • That most excellent man, the Bishop of Norwich." The Rev. G. Glover said, that enjoying the confidence of the worthy Bishop, he could not forbear returning thanks, but his character was too noble, too elevated, too truly Christian, for hitn to attempt to describe. The company then adjourned to the sheep pens in the park, where some excellent Rock was exhibited ; but none was sold. TuESTUY.—This intoning was extranely line, and more than Goo visitors assembled round the Hal! again, to view the manu facture of flax and hemp. An instrument named a Perambulator, invented by Mr. Patty, of lioughley, Suffolk, was also exhibited, which is either attaches! 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 rods to the end of each furlong, the number of furlongs, as completed, up to a mile, and registering the number of miles passed up to a hundred. Mr. ' Paul, of Stanton, also exhibited his Trap for the Turnip- fly, consisting chiefly of a linen bag on a frame, which lie used by sowing a headland, in the month of May, 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 cunsiders the fittest time. He conceives that the fly mi.; be thus extirpated from the country in a few years, but we are intlirmed that Mr. Herod, of Burnham, has this year saved his crop by horse hoeing it, whilst a neighbour who sowed under precisely the saute circumstances, lost the whole plant in spite of Mr. Paul's trap, though he err tainly caught a great many. Mr. Paul also posted the goodness of his wooden chaise springs, which with unusual liglitne-s and and ah nness at die 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 pretty colony of white brick buildings begun within a few years, in which schools for children of each sex are now being erected.— The extent of the ] ens attached, and the neatness of the whole excited great admi ration. The tine Devon cattle exhibited for the premiums were the next object, at the Great Barn, and then the pigs of Longlands, amongst which the Neapolitan breed were reniatkable for their size and fatness. The company returned to the Ilan soon after three. After dinner Mr. Coke proposed the health of the Duke of Bed ford, by whose attendance he was particularly gratified, because lie knew his Grace came out of the amiability of his heart, being far from well. (Cheers.) The Noble Duke warmly returned thanks. _ _ 6 . The Marquis of Tavistock," who returned thanks. Mr. Coke then gave another branch of the same noble and illustrious family who was . present—a son of Lord W. Russell, Mr. Russell, who in returning thanks said he believed his name was the passportto their regards; but young as he was he already took an interest in agriculture. " Lord Althorpe, ' whose excellent breed of short horned cattle Mr. Coke alluded to. The Noble Lord thanked the company fur the honour they had done him. " Lord Nugent," who had introduced Norfolk husbandry into Buckinghamshire, and would tell them its success, Lord N. said of what the success of the drill huslamilry had been, he begged to spare them the trouble and himsetf the morti fication of a relation. (A laugh.) But whatever his profit in this particular, one thing he could not but carry home, which was most valuable—namely, a lesson how a landlord might be ren dered most illustrious, a tenant most prosperous, and a labourer most happy. " The High Sheriffof Norfolk, Sir Jacob Astley." " Breeding in all its branches." .. The Earl Marshal of England, the Duke of Norfolk," who had been prevented attending by an unexpected summons to London. I.ord A. widen," who in returning thanks expressed his gratification at all that he had seen on this his first visit, and his wish t a be allowed at 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 French Consul, who briefly addressed Mr. Coke in terms not audible. " Count Zamoroski, front Poland," who returned thanks. The Doke of Sussex rose, when a burst of applause took place. Ile felt flattered, be said, by the manner in winch they received his rising. and was sure they anticipated 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 brinhing into cffect 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 Holkham. (Loud cheers.) Mr. C. briefly returned thanks, and gave the !width of Sir Henry Fane, Sir John Sinclair, the Laird of skene, Mr. Max well, member for Itenficseshirc; Sir John Johnson, Mr. Owen, the High Sheriff of Nottingham, and Captains Maltby and Beauchamp, who severailly returned thanks. " Mr. Turner, Mr. Johnson, and the many gentlemen of science who had earn! to this Meeting from a distance." " The Mut ttious Duke who has honoured !Italians with his presence."—When the burst of applause had subsided, his Royal Highness said he had often told )Ir. Coke what he felt when he came into Norfolk. If he had any rams, lie threw them all front his heart when he came to Holkham. To see hi, worthy host extending the kindest and most hospitable reception to the highest and the ht—to see hint surrounded by so many men of science, and practical knowledge, was one of the greatest plea sures he had ever received. As a membcr of the reigning family, lie rejoiced to see onion between landlord and tenant, art beneficial ut the country, and thought it was well for a Prince if he could see these things, that he might so gain the affections of his sub jects, and discard the guards front about his person—that he night lay his head upon his pillow with perfect security in the good-will of his people who surrounded hint. (Applause.) He should conclude the day by giving " The Respectability of the • Crown, the Durability of the Constitution, and the Prosperity of the People." (Cheers long continued.) • - • . . . The company then proceeded to view the Sheep in the pens. WEDNESDAY.—The Prize Soutlidowns were first inspected at the slaughter house, ;old weighed us follows : Ca rcose Fat. l'htek Mr. Myth's two shear 7st. Ist. fib.. 91b. hitt. Mr. P.turs two shear ast. Ist. 3:b. 91b. 9.b. Mr. Kendall's two shear 7st. 111 b. Ist. 31b. 101 b. nib. Mr. llarvey's two shear bst. 611). Ist. 31b. 91b. 91b. 111 r. T.Moore's time sliear 6tet. Kolb. 191 b• 91b. 71b. Mr- tilyth's three shear ttst. 15Ib. let. tab. tolb. 101 b. Mr. thtlies' two shear 9bt. Isl. ♦lb. 91b. tdb. Mr. 11111's two sheet sst. Ist. 91b. Sib. • "• " • ca - ixtzt erinr.r. Mr. Butcher's two shear B.t. Mb. I Ist. 61b.) 91b. I 91b. Mr. Shearing's three shear elb. Ist. 41b. 141 b. tolb. Mr. Coke's two shear ltst. tdb. 151 b. tolb. nlb. There was also a Southdown Lamb of Mr. oke's, which weighed est. 81b. The party, still greater than on Tuesday, then rode through Wells and Warham, and their attention was particularly drawn to the pasture of Mr. Blorntleld, of the latter place, innoculated four years ago, which presented the appeartnce of a very rich old established turf. After looking at Mr. B.'s tine Devon cows, a considerable number partook of a luncheon at his horse. 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 had been exerting their skill for the prizes, and about half past throe between six and seven hundred again sat down to dinner. After the cloth was withdrawn, Mr. Coke gave—" Prosperity to Agri. culture."—Fine fleece 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 prosperity to agriculture in Ireland ; Mr. Weeks, from America ; Mr. Sabiter, from Nova Scotia : Admiral Lukin and his son • Mr. M'Ken z ie, from Scotland, who severally returned thanks. " Mr. Bloom, and prosperity to the town of Wells, of which hems the Father." Mr. Bloom returned thanks. Mr. Coke said he would again propose the health of, he might almost say, one of his eat 1 ieit friends, Sir F. Burdett. (Immense applause.) They had both come from the same county, and had never diflred in politics; and he was convinced that the people had not a firmer friend, nor the crown a more faithful subject.— (Continued cheers.) Sir V. Burdett knew not to what he could attribute the unusual honour of hie health havin4 been a second time proposed, unless to the kindness of his host in wishing to introduce him more par. titularly to the Yeomanry of Norfolk. The Hon. Bart. con cluded a speech 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 olkham. Mr. Coke proposed its a toast, " the Established Church. its members Archdeacon Bathurst, the Rev. Geo. Glover, the Rev. Mr. Odell, and others. The Rev. 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 personallya-ofrom the official situation lie held, lie had probably a better opportunity of knowing the clergy of Norfolk than any one else, and he amid fearlessly assert, that there was not a body of men in the kingdom who dill 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 him proved the liberality of their feelings. The worthy Archdeacon then alluded to the present distressed state of the agricultural interest, and stated tnat lie feared what the clergy could do, with justice to themselves, towards its alleviation, would have but little efikt ; but he was sure they would gladly second every efiint 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 not in fairness to be insisted on now ; on the other hand, the farmer should regard with respect the Misleratiun of any agreement of that time, and not expect a reduction from a rent or tithe which the farm would allow hint well to pay. The Rev. G. Glover also returned thanks. _ _ " The Earl of ♦lbemarle, the Ladies Keppel, and prosperity to the House of Keppel. (Loud cheers.)" The Earl returned thanks, and proceeded in that tone of plea. sentry which so delights his auditors ; but which, unless we multi give it tone, and had space for its insertion verbatim, would lobe 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. _ . _ Mr. Coke gave the health of a man, who through thr whole of of his Alaksty's dominions stood higher in estimation than any man living--.. Mr. Hume"—(Excessive applause.) Mr. Hunte returned thanks at great length. The Duke of Sussex flee amidst loud !maids, and said that he should now turn the attention of the company from a dark subject to one of the bri g htest lustre. (Applause.) After dwelling on the neatness of the village of Holkhant, and the happiness diffused on all around by Mr, Coke, he said if they looked back on all he had done as a steward under Providence, they must exclaim, ble,scd indeed was that man.—who had such a retrospect to repose his mind lion ! (Cheers) Though he wa bound to say the speaker was the first Commoner in the realm, r. Coke was undoubtedly ,thc set.und. (Cheers greatly pro longed.) Mr. Coke was too much overcome to express himself. lie had through life endeavoured to promote the good of his country. lie hoped he was not presumptuous, but he thought lie had established an intercourse with his tenantry which was most cordial and affectionate. Lord Nugen , ," who returned thanks. Lord Albemarle proposed " the Lam of the House of I lolkiiacn." Mr. Coke returned thanks, and proposed ° the Ladies of Norfolk," after which he proceeded to the distribution of prises, and first he begged Sir John Sinclair's acceptance of a silver Vese, as a testimony of his great appmbation of the " Code of Agriculture," which he believed the best book on Agriculture to be found, and of his z.ol and services in promoting the must useful arts. . . . _ . Sir John Sinclair in thanking Mr. Coke, said this was the happiest moment of his life. In his family there was a Vase which belonged to the unfortsinute Mary Queen of Sen.--.a relic which they highly prized, but this gift he should consider as still more precious. The other prizes were then distributed, and no one could mark unmoved the cordial greeting of the soul," with which the founder of this I N uvioN presented the successful can didates with the tributes: to that attention to Agriculture which he so anxiously labours to promote. Mr. Coke then adslcsssed the company on the objects of the Meetings, its various results. and his opinions of breeds of stock and articles of pnwhice. Mr. Coke finally proposed the health of the Duke of Sussex, which was drunk with increas,al applause. Ilia Royal Highness sp oke at great length, and concluded by proposing Mr. If talkie u health, when Mr. Coke passed a high eulogium on Mr. B. who, he said, was in the capacity of a ser. yam, but he would call hint a Blend on whom lie could always • rely. The company then departed from the tcene of three days most 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.