The Express.
London, England, 1865-09-28 00:00:00

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BEFTBMBER 28, 1865.

SUNTIN9DONSHIRE
ETY AGRICULTURAL
SOCI.

and myself dikes Brett' pismire from attending them
meetiorms. When they are held at St. Ives or St. Nerds we
feel that we are almost intruders. (Orbs of "No, no.") But
when the meeting is held in the borough of Huntingdon we
consider It our duty to attend and ,to express the great in-
terest we take in everything which can promote the inte-
rests of the agriculture of the county of Huntingdon.
(Chain.) With regard to the present meettog, I have no
doubt that It has suffered from that complaint which
must naturally affect it, bat in point of quality I do
net think you could have bad better nab. (Cheers.)
I do not thbk your horse show comes up to the mark, and
I do not think a county which has produced a winner of the
Derby ought to be satisfied with such a show, and I trust
that wo shall have better shows for the future. It is
impossible to address au agricultural meeting without
alluding to the cattle disease. I have read most attentively
all the correspondence that has taken place on the subject.
I do not know that it is a matter of great importance
where the disarm proceeded from, but I west to the Russian
ambassador for Information, and he positively unwed me,
and gave me certificates which convinced me, that in
the plan from which contain cattle bed been sent
to this country, no disease of the ladexists
in that part of Raab. I now bold in my
band these certificates, the perusal of which is at the
service of any gentleman who may wish to en them.
(Hear, bear.) Mr. Fellowes has alluded to the backward-
ness of some parties in inswing nook. I think the only
way to meet that point will be to raise the price of your
insurance if the disease should make its appearoace in the
county. (Hear, hear.) However unpopular my opinions
may be, I always speak out honestly, and I must say that I
that
agree! with my noble friend (Lord B. Montagu),
that the 'abject should be considered a national cue, and
that the people of this country should be called upon to
pay for the loss of cattle. I say trait to yourselves, and not
to the nation. Insure yourselves now whim you can do.
The common 'heady pay very highly in the shape
alas increased price of bread and milk, and those who do
not suffer might insure their stock to any amount. But
there are many who pay taxes who are not consumers of
meat, and with what justice can you come and say to them
we will tax you to pay other gentlemen's lames. (Hear,
hear.) This may bee very unpopular notion, bat it is the
doctrine which I should hold in the Hone of Common,
and I certainly could not support my noble friend if he made
any such motion as that which he hes suggested, and I
think it most desirable at once to express my opinion on the
subject. (Cheers.)
Mr. T. Baguio, who was loudly cheered, end—However
ignorant I may be of agricultural proceedings, I have
always great 'Maisano in attending meetings like the
present, because I feel that the lasting prosperity of every
country depends upon the prosperity of its agricultural
population. (Cheers.) Then have been in old times, and
throughout the history of the world, societies, towns, and
populations, which have rises to prosperity in commerce,
and have fallen and brooms Insignificant peoples. There
have bees, no doubt, away eircuinstanom which may have
affected the industry of manufacturers and the prosperity of
I commerce ; but recollect that oommerce sod manufactures
are regained by various changes in the system and
conduct of the world that the manufacturer may
for cheaper labour transport his machinery
and his capital and his industry to other countries—that
the merchant may transport his capital to any other
country where he thinks he may derive a greater benefit
from its employment. The money may fly to ray part of
the world on the wings of a bill of exchange, but where are
the agricultural population to fly? Can the owners of land
put their acres in their pockets and walk away ? (Cheers.)
Rely upon it that every country owes its stability to the
prosperity of the agricultural population. (Cheers.)
I have not a word to say against commerce, because
I have laboured in it during my life, and from it I
have achieved the position which I now occupy.'
(Cheers.) Commerce and manufactures are no doubt
great handmaids of prosperity to every country ; bat
combine the Ouse, agriculture, commerce, and manufac-
tures. and with these and the enterprise of British labour,
an.l British industry, this country has become what it is.
(Caters.) I say therefore that it gives me great ntisfaa-
tics to wine= the existence of societies like this, because,
however lodustrious, or however enterprising • man may be
himself, if the results of his industry are confined to his
house, to his pariah, or to his district, although these
results rosy be beneficial to himself, the real value of them
is unknown to his neighbours and the country at large.
(Hear, bear.) It is from the stimulus which these exhibitions
give to the exercise of industry, and to the promotion of
enterprise, that I look very much for the Feat
increase which has of late years shows itself
is the agricultural produce of the country. (Cheers.)
It seems to be the opinion of Mr. Fellowes that it would
be well if you turned your attention and labour almost
entirely to the producehof live stock. I trust, however
uuremuoerative cereal crops may be at this moment, we
shall never see this country totally abandoning the culti-
vation of wheat. (Cheers.) I believe that by combining
the cultivation of cereal mope with the produce of stock
your farmers can alone attain the position which they ought
to hold. Hy noble friend (Lord R. Montagu) wishes the
government to my for every animal that is to be killed ;
but if the Chancellor of the Exchequer were asked to do so,
very few would be killed, for there would be • reluctance on the
fart of the government to issue orders for such payment.
Hear.) Bat you cannot ism any great expeosa, whether
or the relief of the country at large, or any portion of it.
inhabitants, without saddling not only others but your-
selves with an increase of taxation ; and If you were to
enforce on the government any great payment for this
plague, you must have =longue of the income tax, or
some other mode of taxation must be &wired. (Hear,
hoar.) We are all more or less interested in this visitation.
I do sot believe them is a single individual in this country
who will not suffer with you from this plague. (Hear.)
I do not think you would wish the country at large to pay
for every diseased animal. (Hear, hear.) I confess, when
I see that there is us knowledge of the origin of
the disease—no positive recommendation se to any
remedy, I think we ought to treat it as we
should any apprehended calamity er visitation which might
affect human bobs,. (Hear, hear.) What then should we
do ? Everything calculated to promote diners* under ordi-
nary circumstances should be removed. Cleat:ail/PI should
be enforced, sewers should be cleansed, wholesome food
should be gives, and all possible dirinfeeting remedies should
be applied. I cannot help thinking, whether the disease
be contagious or epidemic, much may be done by watchful-
ness and cleanliness on the part of the owners of cattle to
arrest its progress. (Cheers.)
Several other toasts were given and responded to.

The annual meeting of this society took piece
youteeday et Huntlegillee. The slow of stock, although
not large, was excenbily good be point of quality. A LW
number of the members and supporters of ths moiety dies&
together in the Cora Exchange, ands' the preddeacy of
the But of Sandwich. dement the limns were Lord Ri
Menage, M.P., General Peel M.P., Mr. T. Baring, M.P.,
Mr. Fellows", Booth, the Hon. 0.
Hostage. the Means. Marshall, Mr. C. Vessy, Mr. Day,
Mr. 14. Marietta (the Mayor). ho.
The health of her Majesty, the Prim and Meccas of
Wales, end the other loyal Meats having been Pao, and
drily honoured,
The CHAIRMAN proposal" The Army and Navy," coupling
with the tome the name of General Peel. (Loud cheers.)
Gourd nu, In responding to the Met, said it was a
matter of commetulatiou that the only chmenstanos am-
mad with the united services since he last addressed his
*Destitution was that which bad taken place in connexion
with the exchange of hospitalities between the French and
English fleets, the effect of whisk he trusted, would exceed
tar beyond the two matries. He would not make use of
the term rivalry to connexion with such an auspicious mesh
ins, for ho believed the exertions aced on that occasion did
honour to the sovereigns ander whose dap the guests of
both membled. He not only remembered Waterloo, but
bold a oominiedon at that tints, and trusted that the hatred
which had existed between the two nation, followed 11
&trent and jealcuy, bad entirely passed away, and that
the moat frMA. relations w mum between the
two countries, to the advantage of both, affording
the best safeguard and security to the peace sod
glory of both. (Cheese.) Let him sot be pais.
understood. He did act wish to see Reiland form any
&Meuse with any other country beyond these of friendship.
He wished to see her act her own part, and hoped that the
next House of Commons would lay down as distinctly es the
lad bad done that the policy of thin country was not to
interfere with others. If he bad his own way he would ex.
lead the policy of peas to the pa as well as to the sword.
If England had anything to say relative to the conduct of
other nations, be would rather she expressed her opinions
directly than by • kind of aide wind. He wished to point
eat the advantage to be derived from a good understanding
between this amistry and France. He had watebed very
narrowly indeed the great military and savalexpeaditure el
the country. This had been founded upon sodden hot
mod oold fits—the hot fits generally ansing from some
disagreeable panic as to invasion, and the cold
am from the sudden cessation of such panics.
• very hot fit had been upon us for the last nine years, and
be hoped we should not rush into reductions which in the
ad were very expensive. The great expenditure had been
gaud by the rivalry sad jealousy of the two countries
rendering emenry the extensive predestine of guns and
shipsequ, which be was afraid were only bad apecimens, and not
al to these which might have been produced if we had
not been in such a harry. He Mated that for the future
we should be able to lay out oar money to the best &dean.
Inge, and that we should obtain the best models that could
be produced. (Cheers.) We must have the best ships, the
beet artillery, and the beet rides that could be produced.
The menaces of this country were such that any quantity
of arms could be produced in an incredibly short
time, but our ships and men could not be
produced in such a short time. (Hear, brae))
With regard to the volunteers, he would say that he hoped
no feelings of temporary security would Mon them for a
single moment to give up those exertions to which the
country was so much indebted. That country was the
mien whose population was determined not only to defend
it, but was prepared to do so. (Cheers.) He would only
just allude for one moment to that contemptible conspiracy
which bad been properly described as a kind of bricklaysn'
and ammo's conspiracy, in Ireland, and felt confident that
although the names of two or three soldiers had been men.
tiooed. the country might, under all circumstances, depend
upon the loyalty of the army and navy. (Load cheers.)
" The Health of the Duke of Manchester" having been
gives,
Mr. Fethome proposed "The Health of the noble
President." (Load cheers.)
The Earl of Surneoce responded, and proposed "Same
to the Society." (Chsera)
Mr. Rear proposed " The County Members." (Loud
obsersh
Mr. FELLOW-4,41km ackeowledgiag the compliment, said:
Let me say a few words on a subject to which 1 have
alluded before—to the opinion this it is desirable to pa
attention to the growth of stock. in preferenceto the growth
of great qualities of corn. I believe there is no land more
grateful for good cultivation than our gram land, and I be-
lieve that at this time, when we cunt expect cent to reach
the high pries it reached in former times, it would be much
to our advaatege if we tensed our attention more to the
growth of stock than, to the growth of wheat. Whether
fon are to grow stook engem or on root crops is a matter
or your cousideratioc. I believe the two together may be
useful to us all, sedan, considering the pries of meat, stock
would be most remunerative. (Hoar, bear.) With respect
to the unfortunate cattle plague which is devastating •
large portion of the country, I wish to impress on my seri.
cultural friends the absolute necessity of caution and vigi-
lance, net only in the care of their present stook, but of any
which they may be induced to purchase. (Hear.) In this
county we have established as associatioo for the benefit of
the holders of stock, but I think it lies not been attended
with that sums which is so desirable. I think it would
be for the interest of all the farmers to ester the association,
for the purpose of relieving thinnest:ow from the great loss
they may experience if the disease should make its appear-
sacs amongst them. (Cheers.)
Lord Romer Nemesia, who was received with loud
cheers, said—My Lord sod Coptic:cam—lt is • great Ma-
sers to we to receive these repeated assuranoes of your con-
fidence. I most heartily return you thanks for them.
Since we last met at this festive board you have given a
more palpable and anketaattal expression of the renewal of
that confidence. A general election is mush like a meet of
the bounds. Each appears on hie own hobby buoyed with
hope, and flushed with the assurance of triumph. Yet there
are appalling difficulties and perilous chances in a rasping
fence at the start. flow many of our friends have, alas,
fallen at the poll! How many of our enemies have suc-
cumbed at this fiat trial! It is, indeed, a pleasant, thing
to find oneself, after all, on the right side. (Cheers sod
laughter.) But those who clear this fence soon find that
they have a herd country to ride over. Many give way in
parhament, wearied sad disheartened at repeated ob-
stacles in their nouns. Few maintain their spas& (Cheers.)
Fewer preserve • straight line. (Cheers and laughter.)
Some cannot rids at all ; others have no endurance ; some
have heavy bobbies which crash through obstacles but are A CURE POE THE CATTLE PLAGUE. —J ust be-
without speed. They till along quickly, but without judg. fore the close of the business yesterday at the Man.
meet. It is, however, a rule of the political world, there non-house, a rather young man, wearing a large black
was an instance of it at the meeting of the British Mahe beard and moustache, came into the justice-room and
than, the slow owe invariably say that the fast ones are said that be had a communication of great importance to
being run away with. Bat when the end arrives what have make on behalf of the public interest in reference to the
you got? A very illfavoural vermin in the one caw ;in cattle disease. Mr. Oke, the chief clerk, inquired the
the other wariness, disappointment, anxiety, and nature of the application. elie applicant said that be was
(Cheers.) Let us pass front the calamity of members to the in pompano') of an infallible recipe for the cure of the cattle
murrain of cattle. The first recorded instance of the disease dimes, but in spite of all his endeavours with that object,
In this country was, I believe, in the year 1714. In he was usable to obtain the charge d a diseased cow to
the year 1745, it occurred %rain, and lasted at operate upon. His remedy was a certain one, and
that time 14 years. It appeared min in 1769, in 1774, he had ooly jut succeeded in curing a dog that had
and in 1781. During all this time it seems to been attacked by the dinars through eating of a diseased
have ravaged different pasts of the continent. The vial animal. Mr. Oks told him he should have applied to the
Cation of 1745 was the only serious one for us. The committee that had been sitting at the Mansion-hour, and
others were quickly stamped out ; because the government they would probably have assisted him in his object of °b-
end the people had learned how to deal with it. The Mining a oow to operate upon. The applicant said that be
government took the strongest measures. Orders were had done so, but although they were very civil to him
filmed front the Privy Council to kill all infected cattle, so far as the winds themselves were concerned, these words
and t 3 bury them on the spot. The importation of cattle were delivered in a very offensive manner, and be believed
from infected districts was also strictly forbidden. The the committee tbooglit he was not right in hie bead. (d.
various theories as to the origin of the disease ore very laugh.) All he wanted was to have an opportunity of
immaterial. It is sufficient for us to know that it is idea. asking a trial, and they would soon see who was right and
Veal with the Russian murrain or typhus, so that the expe- who wee wrong. Mr. Oke asked the applicant what was his
rience which has been gathered in those countries is avail. object in coming to the Mansion-house. He replied that he
able for es. What course of proceeding has experience wanted the assistance of the Lord Mayor to enable him
taught'. Firstly, the strictest isolation of diseased cattle. to obtain possession of a diseased cow, in order
A cordon is always imposed on the frontiers of the that be might try his remedy upon it. Mr. Oke :
countries which border on a plague-stricken country. We have no diseased cows here—(a laugh)—and
In 1837 the murrain escaped from Russia into we cannot assist you at all. If any one were to permit you
Prussia ; it was eocdned by such a cordoo, and quickly ex- to have &diseased cow you could not take it to your place,
terminated. Malta cannot maintain nearly as many cattle or anywhere where you propose to treat it, without infriog.
as are required for the population of the prrison and the ing the orders in council, end rendering yourself liable to a
navy. They have therefore to import; they must import heavy penalty. The applicant, who mined • good deal
moreover from countries which are infected. But they excited upon the subject, said he would give Si. for a dis-
keep the cattle for three weeks after importation in the and cow if he could only have an opportunity of trying to
strictest quarantine under the eye of an inspector. In this cure it. Mr. Oke told him they could render him no assist.
way an immunity from disease is secured. It would not be am, sod his best course would be to apply to the Privy
well to stop importation either in Malta or here ; but it Council. The applicant then hurriedly Idt tee court,
would be well to enforce a quarantine. This principle is declaring his intention to do to.
recognised in the 14th rule of the Hunts Association. The THE WAGES MOVEMENT IN THE BUILDING TRADE.
second 'nub"' le to remove all Preaeleeetegi causes. The —A meeting of delegates from the carpenters' and joiners'
cowsheds in towns are both stuffy and thy. In some ace;wee, shops, sod jobs, was held last night at Carn•
places in the country they. might possibly be claimed. Newmatestreet, Oxford-street, to consider the
(Hear, hear.) Fresh air and cleanliness are as propriety of seeking • further advance on the present rate
necessary for cattle typhus as for human typhus. Thirdly, of wages, 7.1 d. per hour. A delepte from Cubist's firm
Dr. Budd states in bbpamphlet that this murrain is like rree called to the chair. He said it would be recollected a
the) smallpox and typhoid diseases, in that the patient
one
cannot catch it • emend time. Has innoculatiou been few months since they had asked for au advance of three
tried by him? It was extensively used in Pomerania in farthings per hour, sod had obtained halfpenny. The
question now before them was, should they ask for the
1767, end in the Netherlands in 1774, end it was found to extra farthing or an additional halfpenny next spring.
succeed. There is a serious question which has to be eon- Whichever emountwas decided upon, they should give ample
sidered. In the former murrains of 1714. 1745, and the notice to the employers, that they might make their esti.
others, the goverment paid for every diseased animal mates for neer contracts mordimily. The various delegates
which was slaughtered and buried. In the provinces of
Austria which border en Ramie the same is dose. Why then gave in their reports, whicM with two exceptions,
were in favour of asking for the additional halfpenny.
should Dot this be done' (Cheers.) It will he objected After mime discumion the following resolution was carried
that the interference of the government will induce with on. dissentient:—"That on Monday next notices
carelessness in killing or curing. Well, them let
the nation pay only half the value of those should be sent in to the master builders, that the carpenters
and joiners would require an advance of one halfpenny per
beasts. In the Irish distress, what same of money hen, on the peewit rate of wages on and after the first
were expended to help the Irish people! In the
coming
Lancashire distren the government were not slow in
Saturday in May next." A committee was then appointed
out the movement. Tice masons also met and
to the usistance of the factory operatives • let them be asunanimously a similar resolution, also appointing
ready sow in favour of the farmers. (Loud cheers.) It passedcemm * 10.44.
may be objected that the commer already pays in the
ALL ENGLAND PLOUGHING fiftrataa.—One of
Incensed price of tattle. This is • pin to the importer
the farmer is not thereby recouped for his loam. (Cheers.) the most Interesting matches of the season came off at
Cattle are not imported in your interest. (Loud cheers.) Huntingdon, yesterday,
and,.Me Howard" asil Messrs. Ran-
Therefor*, let the consumers pay the half, or else the eme's best men, Purser aer being pitted spinet
wealthy will utterly map& (Ohm.) One wad more.; each other. The land was favourable, and notwithstanding
the murrain is now ravaging our pines • the typhus i the drought turned ne well. The prim was awarded to
Tampa, is one cities ; the potato diem; hes appeared in ; Howard,' main, this being the third match in eneensiou at
Inked ; the cholera is coming to England. We mast re- I which he bas bates his ewe'. The Prieleawarded Mesas.
move the asses—impure air and impure water ; and let us I Howard, at Wellingleroug?, on Thisdaliosapetilion
sot beoblivious of the First Caused all, and of the object I with Messrs. Hamm, was 'open to all " was
with Wet then plagues are wet. (Lund cheers.) not a local champion prize, as might be teem ow
Mr. TILLARD thee proposedthe health of the borough notice. It should also have bees stated in our notice of the
anthem which wee reeeived with great eathusiaam, I Barmy match at Croydon, yesterday, that the GM prime in
Gees el Pm., who wee received with loud cheers, said, the All 106111d_.... end genteel ikon WWII Ina won With
—O/Wil/MWA, seas awn yes that beith my hoe. colleague neereede. feeegee•