The Express.
London, England, 1853-01-11 00:00:00

THE GREAT METROPOLITAN EXIIIBITIOS
OF POULTRY.

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There was a
_private view of this enxothiehziet
more than one visit to the Baker street Baiter for the
pose of witnessing fowls in a place. where the recurrence's
terday evening. Undoubtedly
Christmas was associated with animals of a largLr growth.
It is not easy to exhaust the merits of 3,000 specimens of
the feathered tribe. No one who is at all conversim witk
natural history can fail to find abundance of material fa,
an hour's instruction and amanita!): ; and it will not hi
the fault of the birds themselves. if their merits do 11,4
as they do, cob
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yei°edaedrel
any other department of the animal kingdom. The gees,
ral character of the exhibition hat been already indicated.
but this is one of those was in which nu description, hey:
ever elaborate, can supply the place of personal halite.
tion. All that can be usefully added, therefore, is a ft,
words on two or three of the leading and most noticeable
features of an exhibition,which, if duly fostered by the
tic, will no doubt be the fir 4 of a lung series of feathered
gatherings. To begiu with the class which, after an, is
most interesting, because most numerous awl useful, it mei
he remarked that Mr. l: girlie, of Cheveley-park, is the ea.
hibitor of a pen of Scotch fowls, which in the south ate;
novelty. They are imported by that gentleman from Ayr.
shire, and arc called Scotch dummes, in consequence of tea
extreme shortness of their legs, the lega being, in facc„,
short as to remind one instantly of the Scotch terrier. web
ther this peculiarity is to be accounted for by 4
reference to the climate is a question which mete
be left for the consideration of the mituralist. The attired
has light speckled plumage. Of the Wino, pigeon it is ice.
possible to speak too highly: it is a moat interesting natural
curiosity. The animal is as large as a coalmen fewl,ahoeo
its shape clearly assigns it to the pigeon species; aed
whether the beauty of its plumage or the fantastic elegance
of its crest be considered, it is undoubtedly a most attractive
object. Near this bird may be seen some beautiful sped,
wens of the Australian pigeon, which fully supports the
reputation of the birds of that golden region far debut,
and elegance of form and dress. To those who have me
previously seen it, the Capuchin pigeon also will prove
highly interesting ; while, if in a mercy mood, tea
visitor may indulge in a laugh at the close reaemblatice
of the bird to its ghostly namesake. In the d►
partment of turkeys will be seen a very remarkable
specimen, whether its sire or its plumage be regarded. The
weight of his bird is believed to be out much less tale
301bs. This is not the only instance, however, of gigueie
development. There is a pen of three geese weighieg
481bs. ; and among the Cochin China birds are to be fouail
hens which, in the period that forms the usual boundary
chicken life, have attained a weight of 7110, or bibs. Of the
value of these birds it is difficult to speak without calling
forth expressions of incredulity. It is evident that there ie
a mania in bird fancying so in other things. Thus, for es.
ample, there is a single fowl to which is affixed the once.
mous money value of 30 guineas ; two Cochin China birds
are estimated at 2d guinese ; and four other birds, of the
same breed, a cock and three hens, are rated in the aggro.
gate at 60 guineas—a price which the owner confidently
expects them to realise at the auction sale on Thursday. A
farther illustration of this ornithological enthusiasm site
be found in the fact, that at a sale on Wednesday last, le
lots, comprising 110 Corbin China birds, all belonging to
one lady, realised 3691.1.. Gd. ; the highest price realised
for a single one being 20 guineas. In addition to the birds
there is a Rood show of rabbits, which have been brought
to a state of development rarely witnessed in that con.
partitively well-cultivated department of animal pre.
duction.

Subjoiued is a list of the prizes awarded in the several
departments:

POI:LILLY, SPANISH.
CLASS I.—First prize, Captain Hornig, Knowsley-tot.
tage, near Brecoti, Lancashire ; second prize, Mr. Fox,
Skinner-street, Snow-hill ; third prize, Mr. Thomas Jones,
Vale-place, Hammersmith.
CLASS 2.—First prize, Mr. Thomas Fox, Skinner-street,
Snow-hill ; second prize, Mr. J. Jones, Vale-place, Ham.
mersmith ; third prize, Captain Hamby.
CLASS 3.—First prize, Captain Hornby; second prize,
Mr. John Taylor, Sheppard's-walk.

DORKING (SINGLE-COMBED).
CLASS 4.—First prize, Mr. J. Lewry, Hundcross, Cram
ley ; second prize, Mr. J. Boys, Biddenham ; third prise,
Captain Hornby.
CLASS s.—First prizo, Mr. J. Lewry ; second prize, Mr.
John Fairlie, Cheveley-park, Newmarket ; third prise,
Mr. F. Noyes, Salisbury.

DORM:W.-0501:11LE OR ROSE-COMM.)
Class 6.—liist prize, Sir J. Cathcart, Coupeet-hill,
Chertsey ; secoud prize, Mr. J. Thorn, Mawley-home,
South Lambeth.

CLASS 7.—First prize, Mr. Thomas Rice, Great Bradley.
hall, Newmarket; second ditto, Mr. John Fairlie.
Donnus-o.—(llunitk Ott SINGLE COMBED.)
CLASS B.—First prize, Captain Ilornby ; second prize,
Mr. John Boys. Highly commended.—Ur. W. Harrison,
liayworth-park; Messrs. Chelsea.

DURILING.—(WHITE.) B.
CLASS 9.—First prize, Mr. J. Jennens, Moseley ; woad
prize, Mr. James Oldham, 1.... mg Laton, Derby; third prise,
Mr. Nathaniel AntiU, Portsea. Highly commended.—Mt
Oldham.

CLAS, 10.—First prize, Mr. Joseph Jcnnens, Moreley;
second prize, Mr. H. Forster, Margate-street, DunstaWe.
Highly commended.—Mr. Oldham.

_
COCHIN CHINA.—(CINNAMON AND Burr.)
CLASS 11.—First prize, Mr. John Hattie, Newmarket;
second prize, Mr. J. Potts, Kingwood-lodge, Croydon;
third prize, ditto.
C Lass 12.—First prize, Mr. T. Potts, Kingwood.lodge,
Croydon ; second prize, Mr. T. Potts, Kingwood.lodge,
Croydon ; third prize, Captain Squire, Bdi ton-place, Eli.
denham. Highly comniended.—Mr. J. laton, Thurlow-lodge,
Lower Norwood; Mr. 11. Collinsen, 47, Castle-street,
Southwark. Commended.—Mr. J. C. Adkins, Egbaston, lair.
minghamj Mr. G. Peters, Moreley, Worcester.
COCHIN CHINA.—(I3Rows AND PAHTUIDUR FEATHERED.)
CLAss 13.—First prize, Mr. John Chater, Haverhill;
second prise, Mr. Thomas Bridges, Bridge-cottage, Croydol;
third prize, —.
CLASS IC—First prize, Mr. Thomas, York.
COCHIN CHINA.—(CINNAMON AND Burr, OR BROWN
CLASS 15.—First prize, Mr. John Bidewell, Guildford;
second prize, Mrs. George, Chalden Coulsden, Surrey;
third prize, Captain Squire. highly cammended.—Res. C.
Hall, Durham-cottage, Uxbridge ; Mr. J. Fairlie ; Mr. IL
Wilittiugham, Woodford-bridge, Essex. Commended.—
Rev. J. G. Hodgson, Croydon ; Mrs. George; Mr. 'Thomas
Potts ; Mr. W. 44,. Morris, Deptford, Kent ; Mr. C. Cooper,
Guildford.

COCHIN CHINA (WHITE).
Class 16.—First prise, Mr. J. Fairlie ; sewed prize, Mr.
E. L. Preston, Great Yarmouth.

CLASS 17.-7 Fiat prize, Rev. Dr. Allen, Engle&id-green;
second prize, Mr. G. C. Adkins, Egbaston.
MALAY.
CLASS 19.—First prize, Mr. S. Soames, Stepney, Middle-
sez ; second prize, Mr. . Oldham, Nether hiteaers.
GAME FOWL (WHITE AND PILES).
CLASS 2U.—First prize, Mr. 11. Thurnall ; second prise,
Mr. W. G. Vivian Singleton, Glamorganshire.
CLASS 21.—First r true, Mr. W. Orson,, bat, Norfolk;
second prise, Mr. H. Wilson, Noon.pluce, Stamford-le-
Hope.
GAME FOWL (BLACK-DREASTED AND OVUM REDS).
CLASS 22.—First prize, Captain lioruby ; second prize,
Mr. F. H. Powell, Hillingdon, Middlesex ; third prize, Mr.
A. Connell, Criugleford, Norfolk.
CLASS 23.—Fir t prize, Mr. M. Wilson ; second print
Mr. Tickell, dl, Doddington.grove.
GAME FOWL (BLACKS AND BILASSY-WINGED, 11XCEer

Guaira). .
CLAIN 25.—Fint prise, Mr. W. Deven Seekinglone
Warwickshire; second prize, Mr. It. W. Wil(4011.
GAME FOWL.—(DUCILWINGS AND ()TILED GNATS ANN

taxis.)
Cuss 26.—First prize, Mr. H. Thurnail, Royston, Cuer
bridoeshire; second prize, Mr. E. A. Lingard,
Birmingham; third prise, Mr. J. C. Adkins.
CLass 27.—First prize, Mr. It. W. Milson; small
prise, Mr. R. G. Milson; third prize, Mr. C. SWIM
Ainsworth. _

GOLDEN PENCILLED HAMBUIION.
CLASS 28.—First prise, [Mr. J. 13. Chune, Colebrook•
dale; second prize, Mr. J. L. blapplebeek, Highgate,
(Bete: ; third prise, Mr. T. Acle, Norfolk.
CLASS 29.—Firs: prize, Mr. H. Worrell, Knotty Ash
House, Liverpool ; second prize, Mr. I'. B. Ade, Norfolk.
GOLDEN SPANGLED IIAYBUROH.
CLASS 30.—First prize, Mr. G. Adkins; second prise,
Mr. Lightfoot, Markgate-stzeet; third prize, Mr. 1. G.
Adkins.

CLAss 31.—First prize, Mr. J. Mould, Makimey-houst,
Belper ; second prize, ditto.

SILVER. PENCILLED HARETRGII.
CLASS 32.—Fint prize, Mr. E. Howe Lromloy, Middle
sex ; second prize, Mr. F. Archer ; third prise, Mr. B.
Hi ens, Egbaston.
CLASS 33.—Fins prize, Mr. 0. M. Cann, Malian I
second prize, Mr. J. Mapplebeak.

SILVSU SPAXOLED
CLASS 34.—First prise, Mr. J. Whilock, Birminghari
second prize, Mr. W. 0. Chambers, Portsmouth; th 24
prise, ditto. _ _

Ciass 35.—First prize, Mr. E. Simons, Dale's-end, BiP.
min ; second prize, Mr. J. Whilock.
POLAND FOWL.—(BLACIL WITH WHITS CHIVY.)
CLASS 36.—First prize, Mr. J. C. Adkins; second print
ditto; third prize, Mr. T. It. Edwards, Lyndhunt
POLAND FOWL.—(GOLDEN WITII RUFFS OH REARM)
CLAss U.—First prize, Mr. J. C. Ilapplebeck ; second
prize, Mr. W. G. Vivian ; third prize, Mr. C. Clarks,
Street, near Clutonburp.
CLass 39.—First prize, Muter G. Homer, Charlotte.
street, Hull.
POLAND FOWL.—(Clotmsw wirmotv RUM OR RIMINI)
CLASS 40.—First prize, Mr. J. E. Mapplebeek, Birmiur
ham ; second prize, Miss E. S. Perkins, Sutton Coldfiehl._
. _

Czyksal 41.—fFirs't prize, Mr. W. Cutler, Bathamptoni
second prise, the lion. Mrs. Finch, Berkhampton.
POLAND FOWL.—(SILVER, WITH nt PY9 Olt DIAIIDS.)
CLASS 42.—First :prize, Messrs. Baker, Chelsea; second
prise, lir. C. Clarke; third prize, Mr. G. Vivian.
CLASS 43.—First prize, Mr. 0. Vivian; rescind prises
Master U. Horner.
PULAND FOWL.—(SILTHItt wrnrove 11111116 OH HISAASS.)
CLAW -W.—Second init.:, Mr. C. J. Mould.
IIANTAIIS.--(I3OLD-LACILD.)
CLASS 46,—First prise, Mr. 0. C. Adkins ; wand prissy
Mr. B. T. Leith, Turnhamitrems.

First prize, the
Joseph Dutton.

First prize, 1%
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First prize, M'.
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First File. MI

PROPOSED
INSTI'

A public me,
and district was
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comprehensive sc
of science, litivat
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their absence ;
Charles Dickens,
Christmas to ret
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ILticitis-o
mittee formed i
ture of the ;
meat it appeu
ciety shall orl
spacious buitcliin
the proposed SU
about I 9,000!.—
corporation (vrhc
Public Libraries
taking. In this
theatre. The pl
the first of whicl
the industry of
specimens, &c. ;
facturiug proces
different dates u
and models.
chemical labor:it
reading room w
ference ; aud,
ments, a large
sculpture, or oth
neighbourhood i
be made sufficioi
a public gallery
mining records
strata in the did
may be mention
classes or artist
main features of
to confer no ci
conclusion, recd
of the meeting.

Lord LYTTEL'
society accordio,
admitted its MO
tended that the
sibility. The
20,00 W.; and iv
ham and the rei
as nothing.

Mr. Luctoca
unanimously.
Several speak
solutions, appol
Archdeacon Si
James, Mr. W.
latter gentlemai
of the money re
of South Stdll
after two o'clec

A NEW INI

Mr. James
the celebrated c
steam-hammer
sketch of a new
devised, and wl
stroying in an
enemy. The ti
meat of destroy
or Short Range
fair trial of its
which he comm
DLSCItI MUM t

The chief lea
these :

1. A ',hell of
se. the instant
enemy's ship.
2. Tho mean:
tact with the en
ber of a gient 1
prow of our des
being six feet h
so far part nud
about GOO tons
comes into ploy
the reaction col
touch-and-go of
would be all th
of our floating
e&•ct from the

3. By reason
the vessel, on t
and the thickat
to ten feet, ant
interior, when
be perfectly it
or cold shot,
the vessel it
face favourable
propulsion wou
of the most sim
merged some tt
and machinery

4. As respe'cl
of the melt P
form of a huge
rifle ball, con
baying a self-e:
so arranged in
erushing action
being brought
self-eaploding
breech of the
contact with ti
way, leaving a
to the enemy 1
The instant
engine, so as ti
merited fate.

The shell
ease, so that it
tar, and remsi
without injury
was wanted.

Were our ha
floating mortal
limo with half
wading enemy
attempt on ha
charge troops
from the first •

A very few
complete and E
ceaa of this pr
from all loved
will be airerile
of the officicnc
and service of

Bridgewatei
near Ile

EXTRAORI
a most estrace
St. Peter's,
small building
ally occupied
the followers
of this band, s
advisable to bi
cock, said to
Accordingly,
ston was torn
Church, some
others a spec