The Sun.
London, England, 1846-09-22 00:00:00

what r IzOPe rarer tosfoliget—leamely,- that in an intellie
gent community, composed--of - elements however
chequered, of politics however various, and creeds, how-
ever disc =rdant—(f/ear, hear)—there is one gnat type,
one unmistakeable feature of unity, that is an hi;nest
reverence for independence of character in a public man.
,—(Tremendous and prolonged bursts ofcheeringe-which
were several times repeated:) Believe me,
.Gentlemen,
it was no small sacrifice on my pert to relinquish the
honour of being your representative; and many reasons
could have suggested to my mind why--I should" have
continued as your representative.--(Bear, hear.) I
might, if my vanity and ambition were so strong, have
remained in the representation of your city, and trusted
to the chapter of accidents—(A laugh)—and relied on
the. belief that you et least would not have turned me
out after all.—(Deafening cries of "-Hear, hear,"
mingled with the most enthusiastic bursts of cheering,
hich were peolonge I for several minutes.) But still,
Gentlemen, I felt 'gals rntrl—that it was the beundea
duty of aerepreseutative to act in harmony with those
whom he represented; and allow me ale, toadel that the
stern necessity of my position in,ineel me moreo.er to
retire ; as I I know you /ppy to heat', Gentle-
men, that th.tt neces,,ity has not b e.l suffered to go
unrequited.—(flear, hear, loud cheers.) My Hon.
Friend, Mr. Bewnish, has epolien of me us one who,
since my retirement, has been willing to act fur
your benefit ; but, inked, I should be very churlish
were I unwilling to do ste—(Elear, hear.) I can 'tell
you most honestly, that inasmuch as it was by your
t'svout I was elected to a position calculated to be ser-
viceable to you, I a ill not now, nor at any other time,
prove so ungrateful as to rJuse to lend my humble §er-
vices when you require them.—(Loud cheers.) My Hon.
Friend, the chairman, has shadowed out a chance, which
not deny my ambition is strong enough to avti-
cipate —namely, that at some future p,riod I shall look
to again representing your irt,‘re.ts in the imperial Le-
Llislature. (Here the company rose en muse, and poured
forth for several minutes the most deafening bursts of
aceNmation.) Yes, gentletm n, a time may arrive when,
after exhibiting an honest industry in my profession,
with a view to secure an independence, I shall come
forward to reap the reward of these straggles, and per-
haps be once more placed in a position to achieve all
that is expected of me —(Tnercesed and prolonged ac-
clamations, which were continued with deafeeing effect
for several minutes.) But, at the same time, I beg to
state di,tinctly that I disciairn the introdtrtion of poli-
tical matters into this meeti=ng, -because I feel I am not
here tor a political purpose; and Ida not, therefrire,
wish that any expressions of mine should be tortured
into an intention to interfere with the claims of any
other gentleman (Hear, hear.). I say this enrich, I
am anxious 'that is my own person, as on the present
occasion, them should be exhibited to the people
amongst whom I live that there is a prob:.biity that a
man may conciliate the good ~pinion of all parties—
(Cheers)—that he may be eff,ctive for the ri-presenta-
don of a great city, because he has conciliated these
opinions, and be ti,eftil to his c tistituente in represent-
ing their interests at home, while, at the same time, he
can be effsetivieabroad, because he hinge that concen-
tration of feeling and opinion to give his position weight
and effect,—(Hear, hear, and cheering.) All these
matters, gentlemen, are present to my mind,
not in the visionary way in which they pre-
sented themselves to my then immatured and in-
experienced understareling as when first I ambitioned
the honour of representing you, but with matured
and ripened experience, Ana. as I mentioned •in
the outset of this case, when expressing my em•
barrassment at appearing here, surrounded as I roe by
you all; and whose kindness as well as the uff,ctionate
manner in which you have received me, is the hest re-
cumpense and reply to any distrust or doubt that I might
have previously entertained of your affection and sin-
cerity.—(Loud cheers.) But, gentlemen, I shall now
turn from the subject of myself to one that will enable
me to speak more largely on the merits of its subject, a
gentleman who had an earlier claim on your kindness
than that which I enjoyed —(Heat., hear.) It is not be-
cause Mr. Besmish has lavished terms of encomium- on
me that I shall do so in his regard. I need hardly tell
you that his merits, intrinsically, are too well known and
recognised from the effieient way in which he discharged
the duty of his high situetion as your representative
and my predecessor, to require that I should endeavour
to add to them; and they are also not 'alone personal,
but hereditary in the family of which he is a thstin-
guished member and ornament.—(Hear, and loud
cheers.) In conelusien then, I call upeti 3ou to drink
in a high and overflowing bumper the health, long life,
and happiness of our est.-clued and beloved chairman,
Francis Bernard Beamish.

The toaot was drunk with the most enthusiastic and
deafening acclamation; nine times nine and one cheer
more.

The CHAIRMAN responded to the sentiment.
The CHAIRMAN gave the next toa.t, " The Mayor and
CJrporation of Cork," trid alluded to the improvemonts
which that body has effect 4 d—the erection of markets
and the commencement of a park for the recreation of
the citiz,ns.

The MAYOR rose to return thanks, and was most eon.
dially greeti•d.

Tfle- CIIAIMIAN introduced the next ton t, 6' The
committee of merchants of Cork, and prosperity t-i its
general trade."

- Mr. JAMES Muitrui. replied t I the toast.
The CHAIRMAN next gave " The shipping trade of
Cork."
The CHAIRMAN proposed a few toasts connected with
the commercial pro,perity of Cork, after which the com-
pany retired.—Ahriti,t ed from the Cork Examiner.

fHE HARVEST IN THE NORTH

OF SCOT LAND.
The crops of the northern counties will be all cut this
week, great part being a!ready secured. Scitne fields
prove lighter than was expected, owing to the mildew,
in conseqeenca of which they did not lid after the
10th of August, when the potatoes failed. The crop
generally, however, will be an average one, as it is very
large and well harvested. On high iands and near the
shores the grain is excellent. Some oats nave been de-
livered even in Caithness weighing 491135. Mildew is
rife in the turnip fields, and a few instauces of partial
failure have occurred. These, however, ai-e trifling ex-
ceptions to the general excellence of the crop. We are
happy to observe that the fears entertained regarding
the turnip crop in Aberdeenshire is not likely to be
realised. The Aberdeen Herald of Saturday reports,
from extensive information, that " there at-0 more tubers
damaged than in ordinary years, but this, it is thought,
may be futy accounted for by the unusual mildness of
the season ; and the loss, if there be any, will, it is ex-
pected, be compensated by the productiveness of the
crop generally." With respect to the potato crop, the
disease here appears to be stationary. Tne stare of the
crop in Ross-shire will be seen from the report of the
county meeting, in another column, and from the excel-
lent resolutions pa,sed at the same meeting. The pro-
prietors and farmers of Ross-shire do not intend relying
on Government assistance, but by their own exertions
and sacrific,Js hope to work out their extrication from
impending evils. The hints thrown out at this meeting
are well worthy of consideration.
A correspondent writes:—" There is yet no appear-
ance of herrings in Lochca,rron ; the potatoes have
completely withered away, end the people are beginning
to suffer th pangs of hunger. Unless the Legislature
interferes to alleviate the awful calamity, deaths from
starvation will, to a morel certainty, ensue. On the
lands of Attadale alone there are twelve helpless wi-
dows, with fifty d-atitnte orphans, who subsisted en-
tirely on potatoes ; and in the parish of Loehearron
there are scarcely less than 2.000 individuals almost
similarly situated. In .b.-ivitown the effects of the
failure are also severely fit, and the people beOn to
be in want."

With reference to the potato failure, the following
instructions have been given by the factor on a High-
land estate on the west coast, who hag already. as a
commencement, forwarded some thousand plants of
what r greens to be planted by the tenants:—
" Considering that, from
present appearances, po-
tatoes 'cannot be calculated on as a crop for 1847, the
following is recommended as a substitute, calculated
to afford some partial relief--by no means equal to
potatoes, but unquestionakly fit to afford great aid
and relief, at an early and very critical period of the
year. It is conceived that, in case of scarcity of
food, all descriptions of hail can be used in families
With very great advantage, with a little meal, &c.,
with or without bread, and if some butcher-meat
could be added, so much the better ; if not, people
are not free of blame who shall not have fish. Every
aid is of importance to a family in a time of scarcity ;
and it is evident the people must use their utmost
endeavours to prepare for the impending danger of scar-
city of food. It is, therefore, recommended—without
reference to any aid from Government or local exertions,
for whatever aid may be afford4d from those sources, it
is quite necessary that the people should look mainly to
their own resources and exertions :

" Ist, That each family on the estate shall inclose a
piece of land, for the purpose of reusing cabbages, greens,
Treks, and garden turnips ; and, for convenience and
safety, the tenants of < itch farm shall inclose one or
more fields as one inclosure, to be subdivided among
them, but where this is nut suitable sepirate inclosures
shall be made—it being under,tood that the factor on
the estate shall give some timber to aid in making the
inclosures.
"2d. That the inclosures shall be made immediately ;
and, as soon as completed, the land should be trenched,
at least fourteen inches deep; and manured with firm-
manure and sea-ware, and allowed to remain in that
state until spring, care being taken that the land is pro-
perly drained, and open drains or furrows made to carry
off the surface water.
" 3d. That such as get the land prepared in time, shall
immediately plant not less than 200 green plants, or
winter kail, which can be planted to the end of Sep-
tember, or in the spring. If planted just now they will
come into use during spring.
"4th. That in the latter end cf February and in March
each family shall plant not less than from 200 to 500
plants of early York cabbage, which wiil be fit to be used
in June and July.

" sth, That in the month of March each family shal
plant not less than from 200 to 500 plants of Drumhead
kail, which will come into use in July, August., and
September. Some of which may be stored for winter use
by being put into pits with sand and ferns.
6th, If cabbages and greens are planted in succession,
they may be had fit for using every month of the year,
as certified by a market gardener of long and extensive
experience.
" 7th, That at the proper season in spring each family
shall sow a certain portion of ground VI Ith garden yellow
turnips and lei ks, which last is a most useful crop in a
family and nevi r
"Bth. It is well known that kail of all sorts grow most
luxuriant, on the west eoa•t, and from the nature of the
climate, &c., acquire a size unknown in other parts o
the country.

—,•
" 9th, Ttiat the factor on the estate shall inrnish each
family with an ample supply of plants and seeds, free of
all expense and charges."—lnverness Courier.