The Express.
London, England, 1849-08-11 00:00:00

NORTHUMBERLAND AGRICULTURAL

SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW.

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thee, neither the time nor experience of its members seem
to have been misapplied; for this show, like its predecessors,
not only bore unquestionable testimony to their untiring
skill and industry, but to the signal success which has
crowned the efforts of severed of the competitors.
The show ground on this occasion was admirably se-
lected, on a spacious and level plot of ground, situated at
the east end of Morpeth, the property of William Ord,
Reg, DI P., of Whltfield-hall, while, immediately beyond,
the rising grounds around formed, as it were, a beauteous
and picturesque amphitheatre. The same order of an
so effective on former exhibitions, was again
adopted; the various cattle and horses occupying the
extremes of the field ; while the sheep were placed in pars
le the *smarm The rigs occupied a place—divided by a
small mud wall, and heyond.,cluse to the shore of the Wane-
beck, called the Manners, where was also the show, of im-
plements, &c. Thus between there classes the visitors had a
spacious promenade, in which they could satisfy' their taste
and curiosity es to the merits of the respective departments
of the show.
At to tho show itself, it was not only the "source of
the highest gratification to all interested in the seel•
ty's welfare, but when the several clams of animals
were paced is suitable order for the inspection of the
judges, they presented the finest and most numerous
exhibition of their various kinds ever witnessed at any show
of this society; while, as to those points of excellence, so well
known to the eye of the breeder, they were pronounced so-
pettier to any thing ever exhibited by the society. Indeed,
but one opinion prevailed throughout the day, viz , that few,
if soy other agricultural mien's, with the same extent of
means in its power, could equal, much less surpass, some of
the classes of animals shown. Northumberland, therefore,
not tidy maintains its rank with other ccuntiea of England,
in keeping pace with the spirit of the age in the steady im-
provement of the pregnant and ever productive sal, but
withal successfully adds its quota to 'the cattle on a thou-
sand hills," thereby administering to the necessities of our
teeming population.
With these preliminary remarks, we proceed to give a
hut; sketch of the cattle, aid the first Man in order of
worth was the short horn., which, besides including two
or three prize animal*, wrs the theme of general praise.
If anything lacked to make th's department all that could
he wished, it was the Indere, in which the number was
short, and the quality, as a whole, not up to the mark.
The caws, however, were numerous, many of them pos-
sessing very superior points, and the judges, in giving their
deciriens, had considerable difficulty, and ultimately give
the palm to Mr. Wetherell, Kirkbr dee, near Darlington.
Of the aged bulls, the full number, melte, were at their
posts, and in this department, es in the cow, considerable
difference of opioion existed, and Mr. Tod, of Elphinstone
Tower, was declared the victor. He also succeeded in gain-
ing the first premium for the two-year old bulls Fur the
one-year-old bulls, Mr. J. C. Lenglaads was first ; whilst
No 6, the property of Mr. Cheep, Hawk-hill, was much
commended and admired.
The show of sheep was very large, and the quality and
beauty of our mountain stock, the Cheviots, were extremely
good; whilst the Leicester, were in every west equal to last
year, and the only observable deficiency was a falling off in
the black faced kind. A few fine Mouth Downs were exhi-
bited, and the extra ,inch of this clue contained some mi-
ous and interestieg specimen, of animals,
In ass 3, the horses, there was a splendid show, and many
of the animals called forth great pprase. The filet prise
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awarded for Mold mares, for affricaltmei ireirVisue the Pl'
perty of Mr. H. Colheck, of Weetelade, was much adentreboi
and the decision of the judges was highly commended.
Among the two-yeateold mite, No. 1 was a very useful-like
animal for the purposes intended ; but No. 2 appeared too
heavy for the curiage. The other claws possessed many
horses of rota promise and worth.
Passing from this clam to another, viz. the pigs, it is
but right to say, compering one department with the
other, none displayed such striking marks of improve-
meet as this favourite and useful class of animals; and
they refle:tid me et ere" t on those competitors who
brought them to the &bow. The morning was so very
hot and oppressive that the poor animals reamed, from
their fatness, to suffer pr. atly, and their keepers, to
alleviate their els•ress, oxasienally washed them with
water. One of them, belonging to M.. Fenwick, in-
jured itself so in being taken from a cart, that it died'
on the field.
In another depstim• nt which smelly forms such an'
essential to the successful operations of the husband-
man, viz , the agricultural implements, the display was
every thing the most sanguine could expect, there b:ing
nn less than 116 useful, many of them well known, ins
elements, while several of the mans facture rs had effected
in some derided points of improvement. Among
other implements, Mr. Palmer, Stockton, exhihited he
new northern swing plough, which combines the best Bart-
el the Scotch and Eerie& ploughs; the German onto
wa.ber, and Cotiont's draining level, an invention likely to
become of great use in successful draining; an improved
tile making machine. Amongst Mr. Pelmet's implements
were ten which had gained premiums at the Royal Agricul-
tural Society of England's show. Ma UM Gibson, of New-
castle, showed numerous implements, among whica 7.
uo'ieed the tooled of a mowing machine, fur which they
gained a premium •••:. ; also, a i:neff cutter, capftbM of
*memo a ten of hay in an hour ; an itaprorel corn crush( r,
capable of crushing any sort of grain, from beans to linseed ;
a hay rake, with lever atteehed, for keeping the teeth down
when working. Messrs. Wilkin and Dickman, Alnwick,
also had a valuable assortment of article,. the most im-
proved of which was a knife cleaner, which has accomplished
ct great desideratum in household l Moue, by enabling tae ter-
vent to clean six knives in the time usuilly employed in the
cleaning of one. There was also a straw cutter: omit
netting in various biZ's, bath in iron and galvanised
iron ; Slyburn'e self-acting dynamometer, &e. &e. Mr.
Wiliam Scott, of Belem West.house. Balmy, showed a new
instrument, to shit, and answer at both a roller end clod
crusher. It is red to have been tried, aid ninth approved ;
be alto had a swing plough. wi It the addition of a cleaner
for the etoulmr. Melees. C. D. Young and Co., 128, High
street, E linhurgh, exhibited, among other useful imple-
ments, a set of working models of simultaneous acting level
crossing-gates fey railways. Messrs. Rray, Pentelend ;
Mr. Laycock, Winlaton ; Mr. W. C ,nmon, Ruston,
Warkworth ; Mr. Edward Smith, Denton; Mr. William
Rebsen, Harlow 11011, and other local manufacturers, ex'ii-
bited various instruments highly commendable. There were
several useful and well-finished carts, for various /memoirs,
exhibited by Mr. Joseph Jobling, Coldstream, and Mr.
Thomas Ramsay, Meldon Park-corner. Morpeth, ete. A
chemical manure, prepareci t.y Mews. Jas. Morsel amt.
Morpeth, attracted some attention. It is said to ba qual to
Zuee'l, out manufactueed at one third the cost ; b;eides, it
has been tried 'elusively and successfully.
The morning was ushered in atmicieusly, the fun shone
bright, and it was oppressively hot, not the least breath of
air stirring. The show ground, in consequence, was
crowded by both lydies and gentle men. About half-past ten
o'clock the Earl (1' Carlisle, accompanied by Lady Eltzabee-
Grey, the Hon. Mrs. Howard, cud the Hon. and Rev. F
Grey, made their appearance on the ground, and apparently
took great interest in examining the stock. The party was
afterwards joined by Earl Grey. Among the compass; were
the Earl of Durham, Hon. H. T. Liddell, Esliegton ; the
Hon. H. G. Liddell, Hon. F. 11. Grey, R.N.; the Hun. and
Rev. 'J. Grey, Woolaington • Sir H. W. leidlea , Bart.,
Blandon ; Sir Edward Bleekiett, Bart. Mettle ; Matthew
Bell. E'q., M.P., and 8. C. H. Ogle, Esq., M.P.
The prizes were awarded es follows
CLASS T.—SHORT-HORNED CATTLE.
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For the best bull not under three rue old, and not
above eight years old, to serve 40 cows in the district of
the society at 20s. each, the cows belonging to members
of the society baying the preference after the owner-301.,
to Mr. W. Tod, Elphinstone Tower, Tranent, Haddington,
" Andrew," 4 years old. Far the second hest do.-101, to
Mr. J. Pocklinyton, Senhouse, Notherhall, Meryport,
" Ploughboy, calved May 7th, 1844, by his Royal Highness
(4039), d (Playful) by Gainford (2014), pr d (Princess) by
S ,rcerer (6280) et g 4 (Amelia) by Regent (1366), g g g d
(Mayflower) by Western Comet (689), girgg d (Strawberry)
by Yarborough (705). gagged by Duke (224),
grimy' d by Traveller (695), g ggg gggdby
Boling-
broke (86). 8 competitors.
For the best ball, two years old, cilved after Ist January,
1847, and previous to January, 1848-101., to Mr. W. Tod,
Elphinstone Tower, Tranent, " Baz." For the second best
40.-51, to Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart., Blsgion,
Morpeth. 8 competitors.
For the best bu"l calved after January Ist, 1849, and pre-
vious to January let, 11449-101. to Mr. J. C. Laoglsnds,
Besrlek, Alnwick. 7 competitors.
For the best cow fit for breeding, to have had a calf
within the year. or 'o he in ctlf or mi.k at the time of the
show-101. to Mr Toomey Wetherell, Kirkbridge, Darling
ton, roan cow. For the second best ditto-51. to ditto, red
cow. 14 competitors.
For the best heifer, two years old, calved after Ist Jan.,
1847, and previous to the Ist January, 1848-71., to Messrs.
Lee, Stocksfield Hall, " Emma, ' calved December 8, 1617.
For the second bra. ditto-71., to Meals. Atki,son, Peepy,
Newcastle, calved Fehrusry 11th, 1847. 4 competitors.
For the best heifer, one year old, calved rater the let
January, 1848, and previous to January let, 1849-91., to
Mr. W. Tod, Elphinstone Tower, Tranent, "It ea," one
year and one month. For the s• cond best ditto-31., to Mr.
George Darling, Hatton house, Wool;r, calved April, 1949,
by The Baron. 5 competitors.
CLASS II -ILIIIICEqTER

I'or the best tup of any ago-71. to Mr. Wm Smith, East
Learmouth, C.ldstrelm, 3 year. and 4 months. For the
corona best ditto-41., to Mr. Thomas Hell, Townfoot,
!Pompton, Cumberland. 21 competitors.
For the bast @howling tap-71., to Mr. Jams Douglas,
Atholstoneord, Huldistuton. For the second best ditto-
-41 , to Mr. William Smith, Esst Learmouth, Coldstream. 26
compsti•ors.
For the best ren or fire ewes, to hero reared lambs this
soason-61., to Mr. Ashley H. AVilson, The Abbey, Wigton,
Cumberland. For the second best ditto-31., to Mr. James
Doug's', Atholstoneford, Haddington. 7 competitors.
Fur the hilt per. of live stimuurs-5/., to Mr. Thomas
Bell, Towaf wet, Srampt et, Cum" rland. Fur the second
best ditto-31., to Mr. Ashley H. Wilson, The Abbey, Wig-
ton, Cumberland.

CHITIOT 9111121..
For the b it tup, of ary age-51., t Mr. John Duld, Cat-
eleugh. Jedbur2h. Three years old. For the second beet
ditto-3/., to Mr. W. Aroastrorg, Seorbytrees, CAtleton,
Lingho'm, four year old. 13 competitors.
Fur the best ren of twayear old taps-51, to Mr. NI.
cholas Reed. Burners, Otterhurn. Fur the second beat
ditto-31, to Mr. Jahn Dod I, Cateleuch, Otterbtarn. W
zompetitors.