The Sun.
London, England, 1832-11-01 00:00:00

MONTHLY MILITARY 0131 1 VARY.

LIEUT.-GENERAL—Lord Macdonald, late of Gren. Gds,
MAJOR-GENERAL—Sir Alexander Bryce, K.C.H.,
Eng. Insp. Gen. of Fortifications, London.
LIEUT.-COLONEL—WiImot, R. Art.
MAJORS—Watkins, 9 F. Cork; Horo, Unatt

CAPTAINS—Ferguson, 2 Dr. Gds. Edinburgh; Perham,
45 F. Arnee, Madras; A. M. Campbell, b. p. Royal Artillery,
Dieppe; Brereton, Unattached, Isle au Noix ; Christian, late
2 R. V. B. ; Stronge, h. p. 35 F. ; Goodyer, h. p. 56 F.
LIEUTENANTS—Skerry, 36 F. Barbadoes; Wybrants,
67 F. Bristol ; Kirwan, 70 F Wexford ; Mis Sing, R. Mar. ;
Chaproniere, ditto; Russell, h. p. 37 F.; Dug. Campbell, h. p
5 F. ; Carruthers, h. p. 2 R. Vet. Bn.

ENSIGNS AND CORNETS—Lord George Thynne, 40 F
at sca ; Wilson, 2W. I. Regt. New l'rovidenee ; Kauffman,
Hompesell's Mounted Riflemen ; George Campbell, h. p. 60 F. ;
Von Bodenstroff, h. p. Brunswick Infantry.
PAYMASTER—Nestor, late 4 R. Vet. Bn.

QUARTERMASTERS—BeiI, Hompesch's Mounted Rifle_
men ; Dunlop, 5 Dr. Gds. ; Moss, retired pay, 10 F. ; Young,
h. p. 1 Fenc. Cay.

COMMISSARIAT DEPARTMENT.—As Corn. General
WClellan, h. p. Dep. As. Corn. Gen. Dobinson, h. p.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.—Surgeon O'Halloran, 77
F. ; Surgeon Punshon, h. p. 15 F. Newcastle; Staff As.-Surg,
Brydon, Turk's Island, Bahamas.

CHAPLAI'N'S DEPARTMENT.—Dr, Mills,Quebec.

AGRICULTURAL REPORT for OCTOBER

The past month has exhibited much of that delightful
autumnal weather which frequently distinguishes it; and it
has not only been pleasant and agreeable, but seasonable for
the operations of husbandry. At the beginning of the month
there was rain, descending steadily, without impetuosity, but
copiously enough to prepare the uplands for the due reception
of the seed-wheat; and, although sowing commenced some-
what later than usual, the business, when once entered upon,
proceeded rapidly and uninterruptedly, and was finished in
good time upon the light, dry, cold, and less fertile soils of the
kingdom. The succeeding part of the month was dry, and
afforded an opportunity for working and sowing those lands, of
deeper and stronger staple, whose semination does not begin so
early as the other; and at the close of the month there
have been again mild and gentle rains, exceedingly
favourable to the early sown wheats, yet not enough
to interrupt the preparation of those soils on which
November is the usual time for wheat-sowing. A finer sea.
son for this important work of husbandry, as far as it has gone,
never has been known. The seed.corn this year has been
good, and the young wheats are coming up with a thick and
good plant; in some places they cover the ground with ver-
dure. Providence still bountifully vouchsafes unto us a con-
tinuation of mi d and open weather, holding a middle course
between the extremes of drought and wetness, and the labours
of semination still continue to be carried on with vigour and
success on suitable and appropriate soils. Turnip wheat is go-
ing into the ground, tir.der auspicious circumstances, on those
farms whose cultivators have been skilful, or fortunate enough
to secure an early crop of that valuable root, in this baffling
year, and have bestowed them advantageously on ad-
vancing the condition of their autumnal sale sheep. It
is but a repetition of what was said last month, but
it would be an omission not to notice the continued
growth and improvement of the turnip crop. On
soils naturally kind, or full of manure, it is prodigious ;
on other soils, less fortunately constituted, or less li,
berally treated, the improvement is obvious, although
less considerable or beneficial. Stubble turnips, on good
ground, make an appearance that indicates a probability
of a good portion of spring feed; in many places they have
been regularly hoed out, and continue to grow abundantly ;
and, with a mild November, all the backward crops will go on
increasing their bulbs. Rye and winter tares have come up
well, but are not very forward in general. Young clovers and
grass-seeds exhibit a strong and good plant, though not over
gross or luxuriant, and pastures, where laid up, have made a
tolerable shoot for the time of year. There is little to be added
to the account given in a former report of the yield of the dif-
ferent corps... Of all there is an average return, and perhaps
something more; but of the degree in which this average may
be exceeded, or of the productiveness of the several sorts of
grain relatively to each other, it is as yet impossible to speak
with any degree of correctness. Potatoes are a scan-
tier crop than last year. Apples are abundant. In the
Corn-market a considerable depression has taken place;
the last average prices are only for wheat 51s. 3d.;
barley, 295. 3d. ; oats, lSs. 101 These prices are low,
and apprehensions are entertained that they may sink still
lower. The continental marts do not seem to display such a
depression as our own ; and should this continue to be the case,
we shall probably not experience the additional burden of an
overwhelming importation.' The prices of cattle and sheep at
some of our late fairs seem to have rallied a little; the supply
has not been large, and the stock exposed for sale has, for the
most part, been disposed of at an advance. Wether lambs and
two_toothed wethers have been most in request, but with all
descriptions the price is considerably lower than at this time
last year. Useful good horses above mediocrity, whether
for draught or saddle, have been selling at fair prices,
although the trade is by no means particularly brisk. Hops
are advancing in price, with a firm steady demand, bDth
for home consumption and for exportation. Wool has
been somewhat more in request, unaccompanied, how-
ever, with any decided advance of price for our native
growths, except, perhaps, Anglo-merinos, which, in some
instances, have been parted with on rather better
terms. The prospects of the farmer are not very cheering ;
neither, as far as prices go, is there anything to cause despon-
dency. If he was able to struggle over last year, he may ex.
pea to weather the ensuing one. Comparing the two, it is pro-
bable that where he grew two quarters of wheat last year, he
will grow three in the present one. Now if he can keep the
averages at 50s. per quarter, which may reasonably be expected,
three quarters at this price will be better than two at the ave-
rage price of last year. The same proportion, or something
approachingt o it, will probably be found to oecur in the growth
of barley, in the two years respectively, and consequently the
same reasoning will apply to the price of that grain also. In
oats the difference will be less considerable, as the crop of 1831
was better in proportion to other grain. It is, however, but
too true that our sheep and our wool are considerably lower
than last year, without anything to compensate for the dif-
ference of price. There is, indeed, another circumstance
which, as it has formed the burden of the reporter's song
for some years past, has, unfortunately, for a still longer
period, been a burden on the farmer's finances. This is
the amount of the rates and assessments he has to pay, And,
above all, the overwhelming poor-rate. From this he can
hope no relief while the present system continues; because it
is of its very essence to create those paupers it professes to re.
lieve. They are fighting, and murdering, and burning in Ire.
land, to resist the collection of tithes, and we seem almost
ready to do the same in England. From such atrocious
wickedness as has been perpetrated in our unfortunate sister
kingdom, every good man must shrink with horror, and better
would it be to submit to almost any imposts than to purchase
an indemnity from it at such a price. Yet surely, while we are
clamorous, and justly so, for some adequate revision of the
tithe system, it is a fatuity almost inconceivable quietly to sub-
mit to another burden on the land, always equal, arid some-
times triple, in amount ; a burden constantly increasing in
intensity and mischief; a burden ruinous alike to " him who
gives and him who takes," as, while it impoverishes the payer,
it demoralises the receiver.

The Marquis and Marchioness of ABER-
CORN are expected to leave Huntley Lodge, in Aberdeen-
shire, the seat of the Duke of GORDON, on the 12th or
14th inst., on their way to Baron-court, their magnificent
residence, in the north of Ireland. The Noble Bridegroom
has not visited his extensive estates in Tyrone since he at-
tained his majority. Lord and Lady ABERCORN are ex-
pected to remain a month at Baron-court, and return to
Bentley Priory, for the Christmas.

Shugborough, the splendid chateau of the
Earl of LICHFIELD, in Staffordshire, has been the scene
of gay festivity to welcome the arrival of the Duchess of
KENT and the Princess VICTORIA, who stayed at Shug-
borough during Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last.
The Noble Master of the Buck-hounds hospitably enter.
taintd a large party of fashionables on the occasion, among
whom were the Marquis and Marchioness of TAvisrocic,
Lord WATERPARK, Lady WATERPARK and Miss CAVEN-
DISH, the Baron and Baroness De RUTZEN, Lieutenant.
General Sir GaoacE and Lady ANsos, Mr. and Mrs.
FREDERICK ANSON, Mr. LITTLETON, M.P., gcc. In ho.
nour of their Royal Highnesses' visit, the Staffordshire
Yeomanry Cavalry, of which Lord LICHFIELD is Lieut.-
Colonel, were called out, and his Lordship gave a fete to
the whole regiment on Thursday, marquees being pitched
inthep
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a -subshte officers substantial repast was given to the
privates had the honour of
dining with their Royal Highnesses at Shugburough. A
salute of 21 cannon announced the approach of the illus.
trious travellers to Shugboreugh, which' they quitted on
Saturday, to honour the Earl of LIVERPJOL -with a visit
at Pittsford-hall, near Shrewsbury.