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THE NATIONAL REGISTER

of relief. The great doctor mu ansnogram A mart why trite
the integrity, tdolity, and perseverance of Mr. Hume mild lay
open the causes, and point out where even, without infringing
upon their own unconstitutional system, Ministers might annually
save fair millions to the country. This they now refined, which
might have been done for seven years past, and when a pitiful tax
was repealed against their will, they came forward and told us we
must take it as a loon! (Shouts of indignation.) But he
believed a revival of lots country's happiness was yet practicable;
did he not, his happiness would be at an end; but he thought the
time was near, when prosperity would return hand in hand with
the old constitutional principles. (Cheers )
Mr. Coke, in proposing Mr. Ilume's health, highly eulogised
his exertions to produce economy.
Mr. Hume expressed the gratification he felt at receiving the
approbation of those whose applause could not be bought. lie
must, however, attribute it more to his friend's partiality than to
..my merits of his own.
11 • That most excellent man, the Bishop of Norwich."
The Rev. G. Glover said, that enjoying the confidence of the
worthy Bishop, he could not forbear returning thanks, but his
character was too noble, too elevated, too truly Christian, for hitn
to attempt to describe.
The company then adjourned to the sheep pens in the park,
where some excellent Rock was exhibited ; but none was sold.
TuESTUY.—This intoning was extranely line, and more than
Goo visitors assembled round the Hal! again, to view the manu-
facture of flax and hemp.
An instrument named a Perambulator, invented by Mr. Patty,
of lioughley, Suffolk, was also exhibited, which is either attaches!
to a hand wheel, or may be adjusted to any vehicle, when it
occupies the space of a few inches only. The machinery appears
very simple, and little liable to be impaired, though it is so
ingeniously contrived as to exhibit the number of rods to the end
of each furlong, the number of furlongs, as completed, up to a
mile, and registering the number of miles passed up to a hundred.
Mr. 'Paul, of Stanton, also exhibited his Trap for the Turnip-
fly, consisting chiefly of a linen bag on a frame, which lie used
by sowing a headland, in the month of May, as a decoy; and by
drawing the trap ovet repeatedly, has taken a pint of these dimi-
nutive insects in a warm evening, which he cunsiders the fittest
time. He conceives that the fly mi.; be thus extirpated from the
country in a few years, but we are intlirmed that Mr. Herod, of
Burnham, has this year saved his crop by horse hoeing it, whilst
a neighbour who sowed under precisely the saute circumstances,
lost the whole plant in spite of Mr. Paul's trap, though he err
tainly caught a great many. Mr. Paul also posted the goodness
of his wooden chaise springs, which with unusual liglitne-s and
and ah nness at die extremities appeared to possess great strength.
The sheep in competition for the premiums were next inspected,
and then the cavalcade set out for new olkliam pretty colony
of white brick buildings begun within a few years, in which
schools for children of each sex are now being erected.—
The extent of the ]ens attached, and the neatness of the
whole excited great admiration. The tine Devon cattle exhibited
for the premiums were the next object, at the Great Barn, and
then the pigs of Longlands, amongst which the Neapolitan breed
were reniatkable for their size and fatness. The company
returned to the Ilan soon after three.
After dinner Mr. Coke proposed the health of the Duke of Bed-
ford, by whose attendance he was particularly gratified, because
lie knew his Grace came out of the amiability of his heart, being
far from well. (Cheers.)
The Noble Duke warmly returned thanks.
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6. The Marquis of Tavistock," who returned thanks.
Mr. Coke then gave another branch of the same noble and
illustrious family who was. present—a son of Lord W. Russell,
Mr. Russell, who in returning thanks said he believed his name
was the passportto their regards; but young as he was he already
took an interest in agriculture.
" Lord Althorpe, ' whose excellent breed of short horned cattle
Mr. Coke alluded to. The Noble Lord thanked the company
fur the honour they had done him.
" Lord Nugent," who had introduced Norfolk husbandry
into Buckinghamshire, and would tell them its success,
Lord N. said of what the success of the drill huslamilry had
been, he begged to spare them the trouble and himsetf the morti-
fication of a relation. (A laugh.) But whatever his profit in this
particular, one thing he could not but carry home, which was
most valuable—namely, a lesson how a landlord might be ren-
dered most illustrious, a tenant most prosperous, and a labourer
most happy.
" The High Sheriffof Norfolk, Sir Jacob Astley."
" Breeding in all its branches."
.. The Earl Marshal of England, the Duke of Norfolk," who
had been prevented attending by an unexpected summons to
London.
I.ord A. widen," who in returning thanks expressed his
gratification at all that he had seen on this his first visit, and his
wish t a be allowed at a future occasion to introduce one or two of
his own tenantry, to derive that benefit which he was sure they
must from the inspection of Mr. Coke's farms.
Mr. Coke spoke of his pleasure at the number of foreigners
present, and proposed the health of the French Consul, who
briefly addressed Mr. Coke in terms not audible. " Count
Zamoroski, front Poland," who returned thanks.

The Doke of Sussex rose, when a burst of applause took place.
Ile felt flattered, be said, by the manner in winch they received
his rising. and was sure they anticipated the toast he was about
to give. (Applause.) All were united in agreeing that great and
general thanks were to be given to the noble owner of that house,
for the bright and great example held up to land owners of brinhing
into cffect an union between the landlord and his tenantry. In
consonance with those feelings, he proposed the health of Mr.
Coke, and prosperity to the House of Holkham. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. C. briefly returned thanks, and gave the !width of Sir
Henry Fane, Sir John Sinclair, the Laird of skene, Mr. Max-
well, member for Itenficseshirc; Sir John Johnson, Mr. Owen,
the High Sheriff of Nottingham, and Captains Maltby and
Beauchamp, who severailly returned thanks.
" Mr. Turner, Mr. Johnson, and the many gentlemen of
science who had earn! to this Meeting from a distance."
" The Mut ttious Duke who has honoured !Italians with his
presence."—When the burst of applause had subsided, his Royal
Highness said he had often told )Ir. Coke what he felt when he
came into Norfolk. If he had any rams, lie threw them all front
his heart when he came to Holkham. To see hi, worthy host
extending the kindest and most hospitable reception to the highest
and the ht—to see hint surrounded by so many men of
science, and practical knowledge, was one of the greatest plea-
sures he had ever received. As a membcr of the reigning family,
lie rejoiced to see onion between landlord and tenant, art beneficial
ut the country, and thought it was well for a Prince if he could
see these things, that he might so gain the affections of his sub-
jects, and discard the guards front about his person—that he
night lay his head upon his pillow with perfect security in the
good-will of his people who surrounded hint. (Applause.) He
should conclude the day by giving " The Respectability of the
• Crown, the Durability of the Constitution, and the Prosperity of
the People." (Cheers long continued.)
• - • . . .

The company then proceeded to view the Sheep in the pens.
WEDNESDAY.—The Prize Soutlidowns were first inspected
at the slaughter house, ;old weighed us follows :
Ca rcose Fat. l'htek
Mr. Myth's two shear 7st. Ist. fib.. 91b. hitt.
Mr. P.turs two shear ast. Ist. 3:b. 91b. 9.b.
Mr. Kendall's two shear 7st. 111 b. Ist. 31b. 101 b. nib.
Mr. llarvey's two shear bst. 611). Ist. 31b. 91b. 91b.
111 r. T.Moore's time sliear 6tet. Kolb. 191 b• 91b. 71b.
Mr- tilyth's three shear ttst. 15Ib. let. tab. tolb. 101 b.
Mr. thtlies' two shear 9bt. Isl. ♦lb. 91b. tdb.
Mr. 11111's two sheet sst. Ist. 91b. Sib.

• "• " • ca-ixtzt erinr.r.
Mr. Butcher's two shear B.t. Mb. I Ist. 61b.) 91b. I 91b.
Mr. Shearing's three shear elb. Ist. 41b. 141 b. tolb.
Mr. Coke's two shear ltst. tdb. 151 b. tolb. nlb.
There was also a Southdown Lamb of Mr. oke's, which
weighed est. 81b.
The party, still greater than on Tuesday, then rode through
Wells and Warham, and their attention was particularly drawn
to the pasture of Mr. Blorntleld, of the latter place, innoculated
four years ago, which presented the appeartnce of a very rich old
established turf. After looking at Mr. B.'s tine Devon cows, a
considerable number partook of a luncheon at his horse. and
then the course was taken to Mr. Moore's, in the same village,
where excellent refreshments were also prepared. The ride was
continued to the field near Longlands, where the ploughmen had
been exerting their skill for the prizes, and about half past throe
between six and seven hundred again sat down to dinner. After
the cloth was withdrawn, Mr. Coke gave—" Prosperity to Agri.
culture."—Fine fleece and fat carcase."

" Dr. Rigby, Mr. Unthank, Mr. Dalrymple, and the other
gentlemen from Norwich who have honoured this Meeting with
their presence."
Mr. Coke then gave—Mr. Hughes from Wiltshire; Mr.
Burroughs, and prosperity to agriculture in Ireland ; Mr. Weeks,
from America ; Mr. Sabiter, from Nova Scotia : Admiral Lukin
and his son • Mr. M'Kenzie, from Scotland, who severally
returned thanks.
" Mr. Bloom, and prosperity to the town of Wells, of which
hems the Father." Mr. Bloom returned thanks.
Mr. Coke said he would again propose the health of, he might
almost say, one of his eat 1 ieit friends, Sir F. Burdett. (Immense
applause.) They had both come from the same county, and had
never diflred in politics; and he was convinced that the people
had not a firmer friend, nor the crown a more faithful subject.—
(Continued cheers.)
Sir V. Burdett knew not to what he could attribute the unusual
honour of hie health havin4 been a second time proposed, unless
to the kindness of his host in wishing to introduce him more par.
titularly to the Yeomanry of Norfolk. The Hon. Bart. con-
cluded a speech of considerable length by saying, his noble host
had entailed more upon himself than he was aware ; for he was
determined annually at this season to seek bed and board at
olkham.
Mr. Coke proposed its a toast, " the Established Church. its
members Archdeacon Bathurst, the Rev. Geo. Glover, the Rev.
Mr. Odell, and others.
The Rev. Archdeacon Bathurst said he felt highly gratified at
this notice, as well of the profession to which he had the honour
to belong, as of himself personallya-ofrom the official situation lie
held, lie had probably a better opportunity of knowing the clergy
of Norfolk than any one else, and he amid fearlessly assert, that
there was not a body of men in the kingdom who dill so much to
relieve the distresses of the present times, and who yet " Let not
their right hand know what their left hand doeth"—though on
some subjects he was far from agreeing with all of them, yet their
general deportment towards him proved the liberality of their
feelings. The worthy Archdeacon then alluded to the present
distressed state of the agricultural interest, and stated tnat lie
feared what the clergy could do, with justice to themselves,
towards its alleviation, would have but little efikt ; but he was
sure they would gladly second every efiint of the landlords.—
Nothing was more to be desired than a cultivation of mutual
respect and esteem between landlord, clergy, and tenant ; and
that wherever in old agreements, advantage had been taken of
the then-existing high prices, by either clergy or landholders,
such agreement ought not in fairness to be insisted on now ;
on the other hand, the farmer should regard with respect the
Misleratiun of any agreement of that time, and not expect a
reduction from a rent or tithe which the farm would allow hint
well to pay.
The Rev. G. Glover also returned thanks. _ _

" The Earl of ♦lbemarle, the Ladies Keppel, and prosperity
to the House of Keppel. (Loud cheers.)"
The Earl returned thanks, and proceeded in that tone of plea.
sentry which so delights his auditors ; but which, unless we multi
give it tone, and had space for its insertion verbatim, would lobe
all its point on paper. After complimenting Mr. Hume. his
Lordship said he had but one thing to say, that they snould get
a promise from the illustrious Prince at the other table, to honour
them with his presence next year.
The Duke of Sussex assented to this. _ . _

Mr. Coke gave the health of a man, who through thr whole of
of his Alaksty's dominions stood higher in estimation than any
man living--.. Mr. Hume"—(Excessive applause.)
Mr. Hunte returned thanks at great length.
The Duke of Sussex flee amidst loud !maids, and said that
he should now turn the attention of the company from a dark
subject to one of the brightest lustre. (Applause.) After
dwelling on the neatness of the village of Holkhant, and the
happiness diffused on all around by Mr, Coke, he said if they
looked back on all he had done as a steward under Providence,
they must exclaim, ble,scd indeed was that man.—who had such
a retrospect to repose his mind lion ! (Cheers) Though he wa
bound to say the speaker was the first Commoner in the realm,
r. Coke was undoubtedly ,thc set.und. (Cheers greatly pro-
longed.)
Mr. Coke was too much overcome to express himself. lie had
through life endeavoured to promote the good of his country.
lie hoped he was not presumptuous, but he thought lie had
established an intercourse with his tenantry which was most
cordial and affectionate.

Lord Nugen,," who returned thanks.
Lord Albemarle proposed " the Lam of the House of
I lolkiiacn."
Mr. Coke returned thanks, and proposed ° the Ladies of
Norfolk," after which he proceeded to the distribution of prises,
and first he begged Sir John Sinclair's acceptance of a silver
Vese, as a testimony of his great appmbation of the " Code of
Agriculture," which he believed the best book on Agriculture
to be found, and of his z.ol and services in promoting the must
useful arts.
. . . _ .

Sir John Sinclair in thanking Mr. Coke, said this was the
happiest moment of his life. In his family there was a Vase
which belonged to the unfortsinute Mary Queen of Sen.--.a relic
which they highly prized, but this gift he should consider as
still more precious.
The other prizes were then distributed, and no one could
mark unmoved the cordial greeting of the soul," with which
the founder of this I N uvioN presented the successful can
didates with the tributes: to that attention to Agriculture which
he so anxiously labours to promote.
Mr. Coke then adslcsssed the company on the objects of the
Meetings, its various results. and his opinions of breeds of stock
and articles of pnwhice. Mr. Coke finally proposed the health of
the Duke of Sussex, which was drunk with increas,al applause.
Ilia Royal Highness spoke at great length, and concluded by
proposing Mr. If talkie u health, when Mr. Coke passed a high
eulogium on Mr. B. who, he said, was in the capacity of a ser.
yam, but he would call hint a Blend on whom lie could always

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rely.
The company then departed from the tcene of three days most

The governors of Bridewell-hospital gave orders
a short time since, to all the persons occupying the
houses on the north side of the building, to quit,
with the view of enlarging the prison, for the pur-
pose of the classification of the prisoners, and other
internal improvents. A corn mill is to be erected,
and no more oakum is to be picked; the occupation
nut being considered laborious enough.