The Sun.
London, England, 1821-08-04 00:00:00

AGRICULTURE.

Addressed to Major-General BEATSON, of Knowle•Farm,
in Kent, on his NEW IMPLEMENT and PRACTICE
in the CULTIVATION of CORN.
Ackworth MOor Tap, near Pontrefact,
July 24, 1821.

SIR—I am favoured with your letter, dated Boulogne, 15th
instant, and am pleased to hear that the successful progress I
have made in your practice of Cultivation has been as gratifying
to you as the very handsome compliment you have paid me
on my perseverance in your New System has beeh to myself.
_ _ _

My Farm contains upwards of three hundred acres. The
two thirds, which I entered upon within the last two years,
were in a most impoverished state. They consist principally of
strong clay land--very similar to your farm—and I assure you
it was no small grattricatione;wkerLl -ftrst read your " New
System of Cultivation," for I considered it peculiarly applicable
to me and my strong land farm ; which is of that sort that must
go out of cultivation, if the present low prices continue long :
I took the latter farm, under the impression that I must be a
considerable loser, by the old expensive management, before I
could get it into a profitable state of cultivation—but your sys-
tem revived my drooping spirits, and I determined to persevere
in it, in the way I have done, without being, or appearing to
be, sanguine as to the result, or without encouraging my friends
to practice it ; knowing well, if it answered with me, I should
have numerous followers. This has been verified during the
present summer, and, as you justly observe, the system will find
its way in spite of all opposition.
I have nothing further to observe regarding, my practice than
what I stated in my last letter, excepting that my SCARIFIED
wheat has the most promising appearance, and is ADMIRED by
all who have seen it ; and when I tell them that neither plough,
harrow, nor rollers were used in cultivating the same, their asto-
nishment is very great.
You have my lull leave and authority to make use of my
name in any of your future publications on agriculture, as it
will afford me great pleasure to forward your wishes in the
laudable undertaking of trying to alleviate the distresses of the
agriculturists in these times of depression.
I am, Sir,
Your much obliged and very humble servant,
To Major-General Beatson. THOS. .GEE.
The respectable testimony of this experiment,
practice, and experience, is deserving of the atten-
tion of the farmers of strong clay soils, and after
them those of the lighter lands may try it.
Aug. 3, 1821. R.

THE CORONATION.

PROVINCIAL CELEBRATIONS.

At BUCKINGHAM the Coronation was celebrated with every
demonstration of loyalty, which seemed to .pervade every breast
and to gladden every face. A liberal subscription was raised
among the principal inhabitants, for the purpose of giving a
public feast to all who chose to partake of it. During the day
the ringing of bells and the discharge of cannon alternately de-
lighted and electrified the assembled multitude, which had met
for the purpose of commemorating so rare and so interesting
an event. Two very fine oxen (which were given by the
Marquess of Buckingham), two hundred plum puddings, made
of the best materials, and weighing 6 lbs. each, together with
a proportionate quantity of bread and vegetables, and three
thousand quarts of good ale, formed the bill of fare; and
at two o'clock about 2,000 persons were seated at temporary
tables, which had been erected under the trees which surround
the Church Hill, to partake of this strictly English feast. The
sight was truly gratifying, and might have rekindled the flame
of patriotism in the breast of a Radical, had there been one pre-
sent. The -band of the Bucks Militia was in attendance, and
played the " Roast Beef of Old England," as soon as inner
commenced ; ,and after the King's health had been drank, the
National Anthem, " God save the King," was given with un-
divided applause. Dancing and other amusements followed,
as soon as the stomach would permit, and were continued till
a late hour by moon-light, without the least interruption to
good order. In the evening the Church was illuminated, and
a party assembled within it to hear the Coronation Anthems,
which were obligingly and admirably played by Dr. Clarke, the
organist—On the following day John Bartlett, Esq. demon-
strated his loyalty and hospitality by, giving an elegant dinner
to upwards of 60 Ladies and Gentlemen, assembled in front of
his house ; when the King's health and many other constitu-
tional and appropriate toasts were given by the master of the
feast, and were' drank by his welcome visitors with the same
feelings whir,h had dictated them. A brilliant display of fire-
works was exhibited, and the light fantastic toe was kept in
motion till Morpheus claimed his empire over the votaries of
Terpsichore.
UFI'CULM.-At Uffeulin, so well known for •the loyalty of
its inhabitants, a subscription had been entered into, and a Com-
mittee formed to conduct the business of the day. The morn-
ing was ushered in by the ringing of the church bells. The
union flag was hoisted in the Market-place; and, about ten
o'clock, more than 1000 persons were regaled with a most plen-
tiful breakfast of bread. and cheese and cider.—lmmediately
after which a procession was formed, headed by a troop of
yeomanry cavalry, and two bands of music, followed by the
members of the different clubs of the parish, with their flats,
and all those who partook of the breakfast; the whole marched
in excellent order through part of the parish to C;addon
Down, where more cider was distributed.- The procession re-
turned about two o'clock to the town, where they were joined
by more of the population of the parish; men, women, and
children, the whole of whom, nearly 1500 persons. were 'pro-
vided with a substantial dinner of beef, bread, and cider, of the
very best quality. At four o'clock, nearly 30 gentlemen of the
parish sat down at the Fountain Tavern, to a dinner, served
up in Denier's best stile ; the wines were excellent ; many
loyal toasts were drank, and- mirth and harmony prevailed.—
The evening concluded with a ball, which was kept up with
much spirit until two o'clock.

Ithaas.—At Large a ball was given, under the direction of
Mrs. Major Mackay, and Carnegie, Esq., on the Coronation
day. The ball-room was beautifully lighted up, and decorated
with festoons, tufts, flowers, and evergreens. Al the upper end
of the room, above the mantle-piece, was displayed the form of
a Royal Crown, of 24 inches square, wkth G. R. IV. in large
capitals, composed entirely of roses and other flowers, most
elegantly arranged. .At the lower end of the room a bower
of roses and evergreens surrounded the musicians. There was
a band of excellent music. Pleasure, good humour, and har-
mony prevailed, and the dancing continued till day-light made
its appearance. After supper appropriate toasts were given,
and the ball concluded with " God save theliing," the Ladies
and Gentlemen present :pining in the chorus.
(To be continued.)