The Express.
London, England, 1848-07-15 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1848.

the force of what he was about to say, namely, that it was
incumbent upon all who wished to profit by the successful
pursuit of industry, to consult the inter, at of them by whom
it was to be canted out. Upon an occasion like the presentehe
term " labouring clamed " must be taken to mean the agri-
cultural labourers; but, as had already been stated, they
were resident in a county which included in its popu-
lation a large number of labourers who were not
connected directly with agriculture. His owe lot
bad been cast amongst those who were connected
with manufactures rather than with agriculture; and
therefore they must not blame him if for a moment
his attention was directed to that class of the labouring
population. The manufacturing labourers were not placed
in the open and beautiful country, following invigorating
employments, and breathing a pure atmosphere, but they
were confined, it was very well known by many persons,
within narrow wells while employed, and resided in the
dark and murky lanes of densely-populated towns. All must
feel how bard their lot must be ; and he could not forbear
on that occasion expensing his admiration of the conduct of
the labouring classes of these districts, especially within a
recent period. When they looked at the aspect of the
world at that moment—at the immense confusion ex•
istirm in all quarters—at the doctrines which had been
preached, that the working classes bad only to upset the
existing system in order to Soave positive influence and
command over all governments—and when they knew also
that there lay upon that class the pressure of severe
distress calculated, above all things, to induce them to
give ear to the nonsense which had been preached to them
—it was matter of admiration in all other clams to
see the steady loyalty, the good faith, and the good sense
with which the working classes bad acted. That result
might be ascribed by come persons to one cause, and by
others attributed to another ; but he believed that much was
to he ascribed to the sen-ible, calm, reflective character and
good sense instilled by the institutions amongst which they
lived, existing amongst and characterising the British la-
bourer, and which made him, in spite of high wages, the
chea,itst labourer in the world. They would recollect that,
alth' ugh that society was established for the promotion of
agriculture, yet its objects were not limited to the mere im-
plication of science to the culture of the fields ; but it was
cesential to the prosperity of avriculture that the welfare of
the labouring classes should be maintained. And be trusted
that this society, and such of its members as were present,
would never cease to recollect that it was one of the first
duties, as it was the highest interest, of every man connected
, with agriculture, or connected with the land if this country,
, to advance the moral, social, and intellectual position of the
labouring clas,es. He therefore proposed "The labouring
classes of this country."
The PUTHIVENT said he had to ask them to drink to the
success of two other important agricultural societies, one a
very old one, having been established between sixty and
seventy years, and numbering between 6,000 and 7,000 mein
hers, a number equal to that society. (Cneen.) He gave
" The Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland; and
the Royal Agricultural Improvement Society of Ireland."
(Cheers )
The Marquis of AHEM:OIIN, on behalf of the Royal High-
land S piety, begged to offer their acknowledgments for the
honour they had done them.
The CliAlltMAN next called upon the American Minister
for a toast.
Mr. BANCROFT said the invitation of your president
brought me on a pilgrimage to this far famed and world
renowned valley of Mowbray, to this land of abbeys ; and 1, ;
inoomnion with others, can testify that if the old monasteries
are crumbled to the dust, the spirit of hospitality still sur-
vine and has lost nothing of its strength. You, coming
together from all parts of England to witness the exhibition
here mode—you yourselves, farmers of the country, are •
astonished as you contemplate the stock that is exhibited,
sod in seeing what can be produced by the skill, the emula-
tion, and the perseverance of the British farmer. Nor may
I omit to add my mite of admiration of the wonderful results
of ingenuity in the yard where the implements have been
shown, and which have been accomplished by the work-
men of this ingenious nation, enjoying the blessings of liberty
without restraint, and living in a climate which, fur all you
may say of it, is one of the very best in the world. It is sur-
passed by no climate, it is averting the excesses of heat and
cold, and being on that account above all things friendly
to industry. And I, too, must add my sentiment
of joy in my presence here, as bringing with it a re-
miniscence of home, for on the other side of the Atlantic we
love the cities we establish and the towns we plant—we love
to give to our villages that mark the line in which the Eng-
lish language proceeds towards the Pacific names that re-
mind us of our ancient home. A beautiful emporium of
American commerce, the city that boasts more than any
other in prosperity, that gems the ocean side—that
hinds together the two hemispheres, takes for its
name that of this city ; but it is a two York, where
people are not likely to forget the ties of consanguinity.
And thus I am led by the manner in which you assent to
these sentiments of friendship to congratolate myself and
to congratulate you that we live in an age when nations
exult in the prosperity of one another. I rejoice that we
live in an age when of all the trees that are planted in the
ground, the husbandman of all lands invokes the choicest
blessing of Providence on the tree of peace—praying that ins
root may strike to the very centre of the earth, and that it
may be firmly rooted that its boughs may but rustle in the
breezes of the stormiest revolutions. (Loud and reiterated
cheers.) Speaking as the representative of my country I
tell you that Americans rejoice in your prosperity. I should
be denounced by my country if I did not utter that sentiment.
And now, gentlemen, that I have shown to you my sympa-
thy in your occupations and pursuits, you will allow that the
president has not done wrong in giving me the distinguished
honour of proposing the health of your president elect. I
shall not attempt to pronounce his eulogy, for there are cases
where to speak the praises of another might In deemed
an arrogant presumption. In his presence the voice of truth
might too likely be interpreted as the language of eulogy. In
the name of the society I say in making the selection of the
succeeding president the voice of the electors fell upon the
Earl of Chichester not merely because he was a landowner,
not because he dwelt upon his estates among his own people,
but because he has known how to secure to himself the
esteem and affection of all the farmers of his neighbourhood.
i I therefore invite you to join with me in a hearty cheer as
we drink the health of the President-elect of the Ruyal Agri-
cultural Society of England.
The Earl of C leil ESTEIt responded to the tome and pro-
posed " The Hail.' ay Companies, and thanks to them for the
facilities they have afforded to the society."
G. licinsoe, Esq., M.P., returned thanks ; and the com-
pany broke up soon after nine o'clock.
In the evening of Thursday the Lady Mayoress gave an
entertainment to a distinguished party at the Mansion-house.
Prince Albert was one of the guests, and the company ex-
ceeded 700 in number. The dancing was kept up till an
advanced hour in the morning.

The following observations, respecting the exhibi-
tion
of live stock, we extract from the Gardeners'
Chronick and Agricultural Gazette :
811011X-I(oB.):6.—Ciali I.—From the award it will be seen
that in this instance the northern breeders have failed to
take that position which it was expected they would, the
prize bull for all ages being a Wiltshire animal, de-
scended, we believe, from the stock of Mr. Garne, of North-
leach, Gloucester. He is a tine large animal, symmetrical,
but at the same time what breeders term fleshy, rather than
tine in his figure. If anything, he is also • shade too
" leggy." This award, it may be believed, has been a
good deal canvassed, as in the clan were many animals
of a high order of merit. In many cases, it appeared to
be thought that the best points which characterise the
high-bred short-horns were scarcely developed sufficiently in
him to justify his position. Amongst the 30 competitors
which be had, Mr. Bannerman's bull (Lancaster) was
selected for the second. He is an animal which does bin
breeder great credit, and possesses extraordinarily beautiful
hind quarters. Amongst the unsuccessful comes Mr. Bates'
famous Scarborough prize bull, by Duke of Northumber-
land. Possessing as he does the splendid touch which cha-
racterises Mr. Bates's stock, were his fore-rib and shoulder
up to the mark, there would be no difficulty in pointing
where he should stand in the class. lie is placed second
for the local prize. Another animal of rare merit was
exhibited by Mr. Maynard. There were not wanting
eminent breeders, who considered his quality and shape
of the first order. No. 11. Mr. Ambler's bull, who obtained
the Ist local prize, did no discredit to Castle Howard, or
the blood of his house. Mr. Tod, East Lothian, had many
admirers for his white bull The Earl of Harewood's bull,
No. 26, is a little too light in his skin, otherwise he would
flnd few to go before him. If we remember rightly, he is
a prize animal of the Yorkshire Society on a previous
occasion.
Class 11. (24 competitors.)—The prize animal 84 has, we
believe, often been successful in public. His quality and
shape entitle him to his honour. He is in the very highest
conditioo, it is however fair to say. He obtains, of course,
both local and general prize. No. 51, Mr. Wetherell's
bull, only wants a little more age to make him an awkward

customer.
C1'5..111. : Aged cows (19 competitors.)—Perhaps it may
be thought that we exaggerate when we say that the compe-
tition in this class was never equalled in England. For the
ger eral prize, Violet, purchased by Mr. Hopper, at Mr. Care
sale, near Otley, Yorkshire, for 360 guineas, came
first; and for the local prize she was met by the two prize
cows Hope and Cherry Biossom, belonging to Mr. Booth,
and defeat dby Hope. Each of these Cows is a winner of
the Royal Agricultural Society's Ist prize, one at Newcastle
and the other at Northampton; so that in this class, for the
local prize to-day, wo had the three best cows in England—
three winners of the Ist prize in three successive years for
competition. Hope, in this case, will not deceivo her friends.
It would be absurd to attempt superficial criticism en suck
animals as these. "Here stand three animals, worth
1,000 guineas, and I will give GOO guineas for two of them,"
was the ejaculation' of an eminent Lincolnshire breeder who
was examining them.
Class IV.: Two-year-old Heifers (10 competitors.)—ln
this clefs a splendid heifer, Charity, of Mr. Booth's, literally
soared over every other animal. This animal, even in the
presence of Hope, Violet, &c., we are inclined te call A. 1 b
ias
the show-yard. Her merits are a speaking exemplification
of the principle which regulates breeding, that like produces
like, as she is a daughter of Hope. Mr. Stanhope's heifer,
by Cramer, loses no credit in being placed second.
Class V.: Yearling Heifers (18 competitors).—No. 87, Mr.
Smith's Christmas Rose, by Baron of Ravensworth, an easy
winner. No. 89, Mr. Kirkham's heifer, we fancy, must
have had some difficulty in being placed second; her hind
quarters might be much improved. Lord Dueie showed an
animal in this class, of indispleable quality; but few in the
yard equal her, in our opinion in promise. Perhaps her
forequarter may be equalled, butt will be hard to excel.
HEREPORDO.—There was a fair competition in Herefords,
if we consider the locality of the show. 30 animals, in five
classes, were exhibited. The Ist prize aged bull (Mr. Car-
penter's) is a very symmetrical soma ; of the 2nd we can-
not say so much. He certainly has the merit of size. Mr.