The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-03-06 00:00:00

BENEFIT CONCERT.

On Monday evening, Mr. HART, an Amateur,
mnch respected, and whose kindness to a ft iend had
involved him in a considerable pecuniary loss, had
the gratuitous assistance of a great number of the
profession, at his benefit, at the Paul's Head Tavern.
Among these, Miss ',scow ANT and Mr. SALL, jun.
particularly distinguished themselves. The former
sang, Anirls fret-4%0r and fair, in a finestyle; but
became indisposed in the course of the evening, from
the excessive heat. A Glee called The Cifratm,ng
M, i,, and a l)uet called The Hutto*, both the
composition of the latter, were much admired.—
Master Kst.t.sx• •.ever acquitted himself to more
advantage than in a charming ballad called The
Oyster Girl, the composition of the Ron J. SPERCLR.
The veteran BARTH i.i.rmote gratified the audience
with one of Con Li L i's Sofa, on the violin. The
whole was under the diredtinn of the Hon. JOHN
Sgascan, who presided wi,h great ability at the
grand piano forte. The !own was crowded.

DUBLIN, MARCH I.

PRIVATE CORRESPONDESICt.

A shocking murder and robbery were committed
a few nights ago, at a gentleman's house in the
county of Cork, in his absence. The robbet-1 broke
in, and, atter having murdered the servant man and
woman, they tied the lady of the house, and woul.l
have murdered her also, but for the interposition of
one of the party, who remonstrated fur her in the
strongest manner, in consequence of her ignorance
of their persons (the knowledge of which, it is sup-
posed, caused the death of the two servants). They
then decaniped, after having robbed the house of the
most valuable articles. The villains, however, had
not time to dispose of their plunder, before justice
overtook them ; for, one of the party having by
accident left his dog (which had followed him the
night before) shut up in one of the rooms of the
house, the animal was let out by the neighbouring
gentlemen. who collefted next morning, a.td follow-
ed at a rhstance by them on horseback, and, after
having run about five or six miles, he entered a
house, the mistress of which welcomed him by his
name. The gentlemen asked the woman where her
husband was ? she replied, that he had gone to
Cork the day before, and would not return till night.
However, upon searching the house, they found
him, with two or three other men, in bed, all of
whom they immediately lodged in gaol. Some of
the stolen property was found in the house.
A letter from a gentleman in the county of
Kerry states, that frequent riots take place amongst
the lower class of people in that county, which some-
times require the utmost exertions of the civil power
to suppress. It is certain, however, that there is no-
thing of a political nature in their intentions t it Ap-
pears to be rather the party spirit of clanship, which
has given rise to their proceedings, than any more
general hostile motives.
Last week the house of a farmer, named Shea,
near Fethard, was set on flue by a set of villains,
who stood deliberately witnessing the conflagration,
Until two of the centre couples, or principals, fell
in, when they imagined their infernal purpose was
aided, and decamped. The poor man, however,
forced a passage through the thatch at the end of th.•
cabin, and effested the preservation of his family.

MONTAGU HOTUAL, san 01 General HOTHAM,
died on Monday. He was married abort Eve weeks
ago to Miss BIRD, of Litchfield, and had just pur-
chased an elegant house, splendid equipage, &c.
He bad been complaining,./er about three weeks
past, but his state was nna,..nsidered dangerous un-
til a tew hours before Ms dissolution.

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LORD SOMERIILLE'S CATTLE SyElr.

The interest which this exhibition yesterday ex.
cited, exceeded every thing of the kind which we
everllritnessed, and, during the gleam- part of the
slay, the large yard and premises in which the cattle
are shewn, were literally crowded with persons of
the first distinction, and of eminence as Breeders,
Graziers, FarmersMeehanics, &c. A 1
In the forenoon, Mr. White Par son's 801 l and COW
were brought out into the yard to be examined ; the:
Dull is 21 years old, of the Devon and French breed;
and the Cow is 21 years old, of the Devon and
Indian bleed ; she has been fed on hay and grains,
and had her second Calf by her side.
The company inspeeled the carease of Lord So-
merville's Merino Wether, 22 months old, which
had been so much admired on Monday alive, for the
unparalleled fineness of the wool, and the goodness
of it shape; the mutton proved very fat and rays
weight 631 b. with 811 b. cf rough far. •
Two of the carcases of George Gunning's South
Down 3 year old Welters, bred by Sir Tho:nas
Carr, were shewn; they proved very fine : one car-
case was 9216. with 13110. cif fat, P: I the other
761 b. with I s llh. of fat.
Mr. Ellmates two 3 fear old Si-iith Down Wethers
weighed I 131 b. with 14',1b. of fat; and 1171 b. with
191 b. of fat.

Money Hill's two 3 year old Smith Down We-
thers weighed 105.1 b. with 14116. of fit, and intilb.
with ft lb. of fac.

The Duke of Bedford's two 3 year old South
Down Wethers weighed 12416. with 1516. of fate
and 1211 b. with 171 h. of fat.

The carcases of two Spanish and Ryland thins
year old ‘Verhers, bred by Mr. Ridgway. and fed
by Earl Mansfield, were sheren. weighing 68Ib.
with 11th. and a half of fa, and 771 b. with I

fat.
All these carcases were ve:y fine meat, quite suf-
ficiently, but not excessively. fat.
About one o'clock, Mr. Diann put up to lett by
auCtion, 1-(4 the two ensuing seasons, a 6 yeartati
Merino Ram of Lord Som-rville's
Lut 1. Att,r much koala tutl.ng, it w knocketitinea to
Mr Lattrnicap at 111 guinea*.

Lot 2 Anuitter Merino 11411 ~,b1 lett 4o Cha les Genie*
Gray, Es 4. at lOU guinea% fur t. Mk)
Lot. S. Was not lett.
Lot. 4. A Merton Ram Lamb as ;old ta Mr. Beltitighom,
at 32 guineas.
Lot S. Another Merino Lamb WWII to Mr. Wildman,
at 2$ guineas.
Lot 4 Another ditto to 11r. Blake, at 31 gtaiicat
Lot 7. A RAT of the Merino and Smith Down breed, oat
said tot to Earl of Bridrrat r 'or 35 guinea*.
Lot M. Devon Bull, tielor.ging to the Earl of Satirtit.ry
(nut Lord Soinerrille, as said yesterday), was sisgd to Mr.
Tyler, for 36 guinea:.
Lot 9 The Boon sra• sold to Mr. Scott, at !G guineas..

Lord Somerville stated, that he had been offered
3.. tid. in the rough, or ss. when scouted ;er
for the wool of the skin. from the Merino We!her,
which had been killed th it morning.
The beautiful Sow, belonging to the Duke of Bed-
ford ; the Spanish Cow, belonging to Mr. Joyner 4
the large Oz. belonging to Mr. Tully. and the Lk-
ibis Oxen, belonging to Mr. Hudson. partkulaili
attrailed the notice of the company.
Garrard took a iket4Lizugo-die-141404, -
or Isle of Mull, 7 year old Cow, bred by Mr.
Faulder.
Among the company who were not mentioi2ed
yesterday, wc noticed—
Th. Earl: of Bralgratrr, Salisbury, Carlisle, Bethany( gls,
and Stair; Se !Edward Kiistchbull, asd Sir J Sethi' g ;
Anzeratein, Wm. Norther', Edema Wakefield, J• se;.ll SA •
tune, Thomas Tyrirlritt, Sloane Grey. Samuel Grs.a,t, awl
—.—. Shepley, lEsqr.r. Mrss.s. Rtch.tid Arli°ey. rAt.te,
R kinC101•11. Sroirnuc, V, anent And. Wtlwn, W-ght, Ley-
bourne, Pitchford, J.:c.
Messrs. Gibbs chewed some curious specimens of
purple Kohl Rabi and white dirt", bear; two new
roots likrly to become useful ir. agriaurtu:e, as ..:so
several new and useful seeds.
Mr. Rowutrec exhibitel a new Churn, which con-
sists of two cylinder's, joined together in an angle,
and hung on centres, so t:lat the cream is alternately
poured out of one into :he other, as aim) a glass mo-
del of the same churn, to slew the internal cou-
struttion.

Mr. Leiter shewed a Straw-Cotter.
And Mr. M'Dougal, in addition to what was
mentioned yesterday, a single Plough, of Lord So-
merville's invention, and a Machine for bruiting
corn for cattle, which was judi, ionsly fed by a rol-
ler and brushes, in a regular manner.
About half-past four o'ciack, the company began
to assemble at Freemascats' Tavern, in Great Qoeen-
street, but they waited till very near six, before the
dinner was announced ; this suspence wail, howe-
ver, amply filled up by the interesting convents.
lions of so many respeClable and intelligent pane es
from all parts of the United Kingdom. A lsot
sumptuous dinner was provided at Lord Somcrviiie's
sole expence, and quite as many sat dcwn to it, as
ever the great room would hold, although an sin a-
tAbl was laid, the whole length of the ruo n, and
scarcely space lett for the servants to pass; the crust-
t Lisle, at the top, was quite with Noblemen
and persons of distinetion; on the rightland of
Lord Somerville sat the Duke of 11...dford ; and,
on his left, the Ras:ion Prince Barianiski ; although
the company was so huge, every thing was in the
utmost plenty, as well as perfettion, and the wines
did cr-rdit to the house.

At soon as the cloth was withdrawn, nine silver
cups, four of them with coven, and richly wrought,
were brought in, and set at the head of the table.
Lord Somerville then gave as toasts—
" The Kate, with grateful thanks tor his patronage."
" The Illustrious Strangers i Pr.uos lianantakt, tc. *to
arepresent • . . .

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The Plough, worked by good whet, the land is ca-
pable of carrying them."
" Mr Coke, of Norfolk."
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" The Flerra;, core:log plenty of seas 50,41), • .d r proper
quantity of fat "
The Farming Societe of Ireland, Fir! Sligo, M. Foster,
and Its other Mambas, who ars prewar',"
Lord Sons It VI LL z then rose, and addressed the
company in a neat speech, in which he stated mi-
nutely the instrudiuna to the five rifisietreu who
were appointed the judges of the show, c idling their
attention to the most esser.tial poi its ir. judging of
the reveltire merits of the animals exhibited. Ills
Lordship expressed his entire confidence in the Judg-
ment and impartiality of the judg s, whose Deport
he held in his hand, sealed tip, and, at the
sin', opened the seals, and read the rep,krt.
I A prise, a Cup, value 30 guineas, to Mr. Huila
son,
son, for two Devon Oxen. On

presenting

, for two Devon Urea. OD presenting ittr.
ailli-
.._ ......_

Hudson vita the Cup, Lord Somerville observed,
that be •ever oa any framer occasion presesusd the
pilatiurn with such satisfaction as in this case.
Yd Prize. tws Cups, value 420 guineas, to Mr.
Martin Webber, and to his son W. Webber, for

two Devon Oxen, worked and grazed by theni..
The judges, in their report, commended the
Oxen which Mr. Westcar had shewn, and adjudged
to Mr. John Minus's the prize Cup, value 30 gui-
neas, for his five South Down Ewe Hogs. As soon
as Lord Somerville had presented Mr. Ennuis with
the stip, that Gentleman addressed his Lordship and
the company, signifying his intention of n it again
appearing as a candidate in this class of premiums,
mode-.ly issigning as a reason, that many breeders,
who bad, for years past, bought and hired his
stack, were now able toJecittal, and many of them
to excel, any thing wh:ch he could produce.
His Lordship then gave—

"Mr. Arthur Young, and may we profit by his ad,nirable
Tretttioe ou Chemistry."
"Hitshandry and Commerce; may their interests cver be
insepereble."

Lord Somerville then resumed the reading of the
Judges' report, which assigned the prize for tat
Wets to the Duke of Redford, and for the best
Piibnto the same Nobleman, for his small fat Sow.
presenting the latter Cup to the Duke of Bed-
ford. his Grace rose, and in the most handsome
manner stated, that Mr. Isted, who bred this sow,
thinking it a very good one, had sent it to him ; and
as he ever held the merits of the breeder befi.re
those of the feeder. he should, with the permission
of the. Noble Chairman, send this Cup to Mr. Isted ;
which noble determination met the hearty concur-
tenet oflis Lordship and the Company.
His Lordship then gave—
., Good Graziers, particithey in mountain ; Mr.
Rob-on ;'
and explained the great merit of this gentleman in
feeding such sheep (as the company had seen the
nsutton of in the yard), upon land so mountainous
and exposed, that few persons but himself would
attempt the wintering of sheep thereon; and this
Ming also the first instance of any stock being pro-
armed at this drew, immediately from North Britain,
be should 'present Mr. Robson with one of the e.tra
silver cups, which Lord Minto .vas requested to
Convey to Mr. Robson.
The Duke of Bauman then rose, and, in a short,
but, very elegant speech, extolled tine public spirit
and liberality of Lord Somerville in the establish-
ment of these exhibitions about four years ago ; the
increasing interest which they have excited, and
the rapidly progressive improvement in the c title
exhibited being their best recommendation.-1 its
Gsace concluded by proposing the health of /.0,4
Sereerelfte," which was drank with three times three,
the loudest and most bmrfelt applause that we
t ever witnessed.
Lord Snooty; Lc is then rose and read the report
of the judges upon die premiums offered lam year
to Shepherds. by which it appeared, that Charles
Pain, shepherd to Mr. John Lllman, attended, snn
Mouth-Down Ewes, who brought 701 Lambs, 19
May of which died s that John Holland, the Duke
of Deaortrs shepherd, on his Pails Farm, superin-
tended 400 South-Down Ewes, which brought 472
lambs. oat of which only 11 died ; and that C:
Mitt: was entitled to the first prize, and John Hol-
land the second prise. His Lordship, in delivering
the same, paid the justly merited compliments to
these useful though liamble servants.
Lord Somerville then read the decision of Charles
Western, Esq. Henry King. Jun. and Edward
flosith,Jun. upon the naeri.ts of the five South Down
Wether Sheep, shewn by Sir Thomas Carr and
Money Hill, Esq. who were unanimously of opinion,
with reference to shape and frame of carcase, and
general symmetry, Money Hari are the. besr. His
Lordship then stated, that in a conversation be-
*seen the parties since the bet was made, they had
proposed to leave it to him to name the amount
of the bet ; and that, considering lnl. or any other
Mien sum, as answering all the purposes of tool. or
any other, he had fixed it at tot. which, of course,
Mr. Hill had won. His Lordship, however, ex-
pressed himself so well satisfied with Mr. Hill's
*sheep, considering the distance they had travelled,
that he presented him with the remaining extra
silver cup.
His Lordship then gave-
-44 Mr. Toilet, whose sheep hare mined so mach surprise
sad admiration"
" Sir Joseph tanks, and Omaha for his able Trratisu oil the
Mildew in Wheat."

Sit lours rose, and, after thanking the comps-
ay, stated, that be had printed and given away 5113
copies of the book and plates alluded to, but
claimed nn copy-right which should prevent its he-
ists copied into the periodical publications or other-
wise s this was loudly and justly applauded.
ifis ILeedship then gave " The jad,rei If the
:Chew;" and proceeded to explain the new pre-
111311111111and alterations in the conditions for his next
year's chew, via. w That the Chen were not to be
tubes from the team and put to fatten so soon by
some days as heretofore, by which the period of
fattening will be seduced to nine months." His
Lcedsbap then announced a new premium of a
cap, . valise ten pounds, fur rearing the great-
est number of par. Merino lambs, esceeding fifty ;
3•n a very animated speech, which the lateness
boar will not permit us to do any justice
to, expatiated on the great national utility of this
breed of ; and proceeded to a new con-
dition. by I*-- the carcases, skins. rough fat,
. head, and legs of sheep, from more than 180 miles
distant should be admitted with others sending live
slur, from less distances. That, on account of the
Repbsitoryigard being. completely 611 ed this rear,
only one article mentioned in each class, could be,
in future, received frem any one person.
His Lordship then mentioned the strong evidence
produced by hie. Billingsby and himself, in favour of
ox labour, by stating that Mr. B had ploughed last
yeai 530 acres of land with six oxen, and thr. twelve
metro( his nwn, four and five years old (two of
which hatbeen that day exhibited) bad ploughed
.3000 asof land in one year.
The Dike of Bedford's ;minted proposals for his
sheep-sbeztawra+gong to commence the 17th June net.,
were cifta I and Lord Somerville read the Earl
of Brid proposals for a ploughing match at
his seat it Abridge in July or August next.
The busiores continued unusually late, and we
left the company reluctantly, in the full enjoyment
tit this high and rational treat.