The Express.
London, England, 1848-01-13 00:00:00

From the constant treading of the cattle, the dung becomes
so con.olidated that at the end of three months, when it
ra
runnvol, it is generally rut with • hay-knife into solid
sakes about two feet square. The Messrs. Davey having
tried the system only six weeks, cannot speak of its practical
value ; but from reports of practical farmers of the highest
respectability, there is reaaon to believe that cattle may be
easily fattened in this manner in foar months; besides which
there is the advantage of making a rich and valuable manure.
Mr. Karkeek went on to say that, having some doubts re-
WelitUf this method of feedieg, be wrote to Mr. James
Daubuz, of Oflington, near Worthing, who hail pursued the
system for some time. Mr. Ditubus's reply was I pur-
eed eight Devon oxen at Barnet fair. on the 11th
of Se
The
p-
tember, 1646, at a cost including expenses, of 981.
cattle were examined by a Cornish friend of mine, who pro-
nounced them to be a very indifferent lot. They were in
very moderate coadition. They had the run of the stubble.
till the lleh of November, when they were put into the
boxes and fed on the linseed compound, manufactured from
linseed, tail barley, and tail peas; commencing with only
half a cake per day for each ox, and finishing with three
in
cakes—averaging two cakes per day. They consumed
this manner, up to the 16th of March—
£9 0 0
Tail Barley. j 6 qrs., at 945.
Tail Pees. . 6 qm., at,' l3 10 0
0
Limed, 3 qrs., at 565.
00 Is 0
Resides one bushel of steamed bay, half a cwt
of chaff, and one bushel of white carrots or 10 S 0
ewedes, each per dip
£4l 0 0
They averaged, on their sale, 211. 6.. 31d., the total being
1701. 10s. 4d. Mr. Karkeek went on to observe that, in
using " compounds.' of this kind, there was the additional
advantage of being enabled to consume profitably on the
farm, • large quantity of offal corn which would otherwise
be forced into the market, depreciating the value of good
corn. Mr. Daubuz, for instance, fed the eight bullocks en-
tirely on offal barley and peas. In conclusion. Mr. Karkeek
stated that Messrs. Davey had been growing their own flax
on soma of the land lately reclaimed by them from St.
Agnes'-common. The fields were four acres, and put into
linseed and *levee in April last. The crop of flax war a fair
average, and that of clover was abundant. But leaving
growing of flax altogether out of the question (although
there could be no doubt that it might be profitably culti-
vated. since it was found indigenous in the county),
there could not be a question of the importance of pre-
paring a cheap material for the manufacture of beef and
mutton, whether by cultivating linseed in this county
into • com-
, or by
importing it, for the purpose e .
of being formed
pound with some of tharmer's home productions.
DEVONSHIRE.
THE TOPSHAM TAR BARREL CASE.—At the Devon
serions en Thursday, the Rev. F. I. Cocke, assistant curate
of Topsham, was heard on •1 Pei against • conviction of
magistrates. for unlawfully rolling star barrel through the
streets of Topsham, on the night of the Sth of Nov. last.
The bench were unanimously of opinion that the conviction
must be quashed, subject to a case which they were pre-
lured to grant, OD the question raised by the respondents, as
to ttc necessity of the appellant first putting in the recogni-
IMIC:9 before the appeal could be heard. Mr. Cocke's
.zonsel then asked for costs, which were granted ; the or
had
der
ruing made on the constable, Fulford, la the party who
laid the information. The decision of the be nc was
red
re-
ceived with loud cheering °guide the court. Ith appea
that Mr. Cocke only kicked the barrel when rolling too near
the houses.

A PROFITABLE DREAM.—A curious story has been
afloat for the last day or two in this city, says the Bath
Herald, and which. as it has reached us, has taken the fol-
lowing shape: - A professional gentleman, residing in Bath,
basing been suudenly called upon to administer to the effects
of an elderly lady recently deceased, his wife told him that
she had some indistinct recollection of a communication
oace made to her by the now deceased lady, respecting tome
money which she kept secreted about her person. The con-
versation was represented to have taken place in that portion
of the Assembly-rooms where, on Wednesday evenings,
married and elderly ladies much do congregate, to study
the points involved in short whist; but the husband treated
i. s some idle gossip, and took no further notice. In the mid-
dle of the night, however, he was suddenly awakened
of their
his
wite, who told him she could not sleep for dreaming
departed friend, who had told her that she constantly kept d
a
large sum of money sewn up in her stays. The
the eta usban
piste-ed and pooh-ed about the dreams, and ys, and
the money, but all to no purpose ; no mere tranquil sleep
could the lady get, and, consequently, small was the portion
enjoyed by her unhappy spouse. To pacify her, he at length
promised "to see about it' in the morning, and in fulfil-
ment of his promise went early to the house of the deceased,
and, with a blush and a stammer, requested the femene.de-
chambre to bring him her late mistresses stays. The wan-
dering abigail complied—they were not new ones—the pro-
fessional inquirer daintily and awkwardly handled the mss-
terious piece of machinery, held it up to the light, fancied he
saw a little extra wadding in some particular corner, gently
dislodged the lurking contents. and found in his hand, in
rood bank notes, the sum of 1601.

Jirtustt.
DRURY-LAI:E.—No lees than four new pert°, .._
made their appearance at this theatre last evening in an
English version of " Linda di Chamouni." heroine
was personated by Mrs. J. Lea (formerly known neonr con•
art-rooms as Miss Susan Hobbs) ; Carlo, Linda's lover,
was represen Eby Mr. Santiago ; Antonio, the father, by
Mr. J. Lea ;t Prefect by Mr. Greig. " Linda di
Chamouni " is well known to be one of Donitetti's most
pleasing productions; the subject, of a half-comic, haltsen-
timental cut, being more suited to his [grand than lyrical
tragedy, for which he is deficient both in eur and in-
tensity of expression. This opera was rendered very attrac.
live at her Majesty's theatre by Madame Persisni's exqui.
site performance of the part of Linda. Her delicate execu-
tion of the music, and the pathetic simpicity of her action,
and the impression made by her, render it a difficult task for
any one else to attempt the character. On this account it
might have been better had Mrs. Lea not appeared in a part
so song
and
of unavoidable comparisons. Her face and
person are good, and her deportment is easy and not destitute
of grace ; but her actions seem to be made up of
stage conventionalities, without being ever prompted by
those impulses of feeling which excite a sympathetic feeling
in the audience. She carries to excess the bad habit, from
which few performers are free, of singing to the audience—
advancing to the toot-lights and addressing the pit, with as
total a disregard of the business of the stage as if she were in
a concert:room. This custom is too much allowed to pass
current on the opera stage, though it utterly destroys dra-
matic truth and effect. Her voice is clear end flexible, and
she has the power of executing, with great neatness, florid
passages in the hiehest part of the .mle ; but it has little
sweetness, and no fulness or volume. Her method of sing-
ing indicates a good school, and her style of embellishment
is free from bad taste or vulgarity. Taken altogether, her
singing is good, as far as it goes, but betrays want of power,
both mental and physical. Mr. Santiago is also a pleasing
and respectable performer. His voice is a very sweet tenor,
and he often sines very gracefully ; but, like I'drs.
of b Lea, g
he
has no power. Both these performers are capable ein
very useful in characters of the second rank. Mr. Lea,
who performed the part of
and the old
seems man, a
seahas a
baritone voice of fair qua,
sustained the small
Bible actor. Mr. Greig, who
(but effective) part of the Prefect, exhibited consider-
able powers as a bus singer, frequently reminding us strongly
of Staudigl. The best performance in the opera was that of
the boy Pierotto, by Miss Miran ; it was charming, from the
richness and beauty of her voice, and from the nature and
feeling with which she played the part. This young lady
promises to be one of the finest contralto singers on the stage.
In its ensemble the opera was excellently got up ; the scenery
exceedingly pretty ; the groups on the stage an and
picturesque ; the choruses delicately sung, and the orchestral
manients admirable. All these things, still more than
tiemapnnemr in which the principal parts were performed,
contributed to make the opera ge off pleasantly, and to the
anti:sure which it received.

CLERICAL.
Swiwnwit Nnw CDPIICH.—The period expired last week
within which rate-payers had to enter their dissent to te
proposal of erecting a new church in this parish. Noth a
smartie dissent was entered.
TICAKAGE OP CAMHERWELL.—The advowson of
sub-
the
vicarage of Camberwell, and the right of presentai
tion
ject to the life of the present incumbent, wbo s forty-four
years of age, were offered for sale by auction yesterday at
Garrawat's. The be
stated the gross income
of the vicarage to be 2,2441. 15e. Ild. from the tithe rent.
charge, ground rents,. surplice fees, and Easter offerings,
from which the outgoings were 1401. lls. There was a full
attendance, and a good deal of discussion took place upon
the terms of the sale and other points. The first offer was
10,000/. ; the highest 12,6001. The reserve was 12,7e0t., and
that amount not bein Noei sale was not effected.
VACANCY.—FiIby it. , din. Norw.; 5051. ; pat. C.
Lucas, Esq., vacant by death of Rev. G. Lucas, whose de-
mise also vacates Stokesby It., with Herringby, R., Norf.,
Mo. Norw.; 5261. ; pat. RAP. L. Worship.
NAVAL.
Movemenva.—At Malta, on the 22d December : Ceylon,
Vanguard, Vengeance, Harlequin, Volage Hicate, Vol-
cano,.oberon, Tartarus, Flamer, Belleisle, 'Blenheim troop
ship in quarantine. Since then the Hecate st. sailed ; the
Flamer at. on 30th, with Marseilles mail. The Oberon st-v.,
t it rumoured, will take Sir Stratford Canning to Con-
stantinople, from Trieste.
DEVONPORT, JAN. 11.—Fire Queen st. arrived on the
100 s, front Portsmouth, with supernumeraries, including two
marines, deserters from the Endymion. The prisoners are
now being tried by court-martial for the offence, but at the
closing of the post the proceedings had not terminated. Fire
Queen sailed OD her return early this morning.—Devon navy
lighter sailed this day with stores for Pembroke.
ADMIDALTT,I2.—ArPOINTMENTS.—Master : W.
H. Thompson, to Victory.--Chaplin Rev. I'. Somerville,
to Ganges.—Purser: W. Reeve, to Wellesley.—Payroaster
and Purser: W. P. O'Brien, to Havana.—Second Masters:
X. Roberts, to Adventure; R. L. Cleveland, to Hercules.—
Acting Second Master: W. Clark, to Ocean.—Acting
Assistant-Surgeon: J. C. Inglis, to Jamaica Hospital.—
Clerks in charge : R. Batchelor, to Bonetta ; J. S. Lindsay,
to Plover.—Clerk F. Bellamy, to Prince Itegent.—Secre-
tary's Clerks : W. B. Gordon and G. F. Grigor,
errs; to Weller
G.
ley.—Masters' Assistants: J. Thompson, to BonJ.
Mitcheson, to Swift T. H. James, to Ocean.—Midshipman
W. 11. Fenwiek, to Victors; S. Wolrige, to Wellesley; J.
Telfer, to Ocean —Naval Cadets: R. B. Abercromby and A.
Solway, to Wellesley ; C. Nunn and G. D. Claybill, to Ha-
vans.—Clerk's Ansiwant : J. Moore, to WeUesley.—Act-
ing Gunter : J. Spilling, llent.—B
to Exceoatswain : J. Mat-
thews, of the Birkenhead, advanced to second clam

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