The Sun.
London, England, 1842-12-12 00:00:00

THE SMITHFIELD 'CLUB.
The forty-second Anniversary of the above Society
was held on Friday, at the Freemasons' Tavern,
Great Queen-street, Earl Spencer in the chair.
The attendance, although not so numerous as on
some former occasions, included a large number of
noblemen and gentlemen, well krus,wn as experimental
agriculturists. Among those present were—His Grace
the Duke of Richmond, Lord • DuciSi, Lord Mont-
eagle, the Hon. Messrs. Lyniington, Nugent, Wilson,
Hon:Captain Spencer; Messrs. Pusey, M.P., Benett,
M.P., Colonel Wood, of Littleton, &c., &c.
The cloth having been removed, the' usual loyal
toasts were drank with all the honours, after which
The CHAIRMAN said the exhibition .for the present
year was better than any he recolleccted. The
number of animals was greater than usual, although
some were certainly of an inferior description. He
had no hesitation in saying, that he remembered
shows in Smithfield in which the chief prizes would
have been carried off by third-rate animals in the
present exhibition. The size of the animal was not
the only thing to be looked to—the supply of the
market with the cheapeit and best meat was the main
object.—(Hear, hear) It was a mistake for persons
to inquire " What is the use of bringing such ex-
tremely fat animals to market ?" They were a test'af
what could be done with that particular class of oxen
with ordinary feeding. There were animals which
he would defy any grazier in England to render pro-
fitable, either to themselves or the butcher. The
Noble Lord, in conclusion, proposed " Success to the
Smithfield Club."
The toast was responded to with immense applause.
The CHAIRMAN then proceeded to distribute the
various prizes awarded by the judges, and severally
proposed the health of the successful competitors in
each class, most of whom returned thanks.
The Duke of RICHMOND then rose to propose, "The
health of the Chairman of the Smithfield Club," and
.said, that when their Society was at its lowest ebb,
the Noble Lord had come forward, and by his influ-
ence and example amongst the agriculturists had led
them to see the great importance of this Association
to the country. The Noble Lord was a practical
agriculturist, and, what in his opinion was far more
valuable, an honest and honourable man.—(Cheers.)
The toast was drunk with three times three, and
one cheer more.
The CHAIRMAN said he had always considered it of
the greatest importance to the welfare of the country,
that Associations like that which they were assembled
to support should flourish, and, therefore, he had
felt it a duty at the period to which the Noble
Duke alluded to accept the office of President of
their Society.. Undoubtedly, one motive which had
actuated him was his attachment to agricultural pur-
suits. He thought the discussion of practical topics
among farmers was of great importance, and he had
always done his best to promote it. It was gratifying
to find that the Society had been progressively im-
proving year after year. Formerly they had to de-
pend on casual receipts for the prizes of the following
year, but now they were always in advance. He could
say for himself, that so long as he had health end
strength, he would always devote himself to their
service. It was true that he was not getting younger,
and must look forward to a diminution of vigour • but
as long as he could exert himself in their behalf he
would do so. He considered it the duty of every
farmer in the country to visit their annual exhibition,
in order that they might learn the most useful breeds
of cattle. He could answer for one, that graziers
often thought their cattle very good until they saw the
animals against which they had to compete. He was
satisfied with the decisions, although he should cer-
tainly have-preferred being a successful candidate him-
self.—(Cheers.) The Noble Lord thanked the meet-
ing for the enthusiasm with which they had received
his health ; and subsequently, in an eloquent address,
proposTilp " The Health of the Duke of Richmond,"
which was drunk with great applause.
The Duke.of RICHMOND begged to thank them for
the kind manner in which his name had been received.
It was true that on the present occasion he was an
unsuccessful candidate ; but he bowed with the greatest
deference to the opinion of the jtidges, who had a most
arduous and difficult task to perform. He thought he
had good sheep, and he had•brought the best of his
flock ; but, notwithStanding this, he had been unsuc-
cessful. It was by the friendly conflict excited by
the Society that ithad become so flourishing. Its mem-
bers were distributed all over the country, and were.
men whose grand principle was the improvement of
agriculture. Among the numerous advantages Which
have resulted to the country by the establishment of
agricultural societies, one of the most prom bent was,
the union which it brought about betwe•S landlord
and tenant; and, for himself, he had always thought
that where the interests of the two classes were one
and the same, it never could be intended that they
should be other than the firmest friends. Men in

every situation of life had certain dties to perform
for which they were responsible to their fellow men,
and also to the great Creator of the universe; and ho
knew of none more important to an Englishman than
that of improving to the utmost of his power the agri-
culture of the country, upon which was based the

welfare and independence of millions of our teflon,-

subjects. There was a duty which the landowner
owed to his country, and that was to promote the
comfort and prosperity of his tenantry. He would
say that no man could be more anxious to promote
improved agriculture than he was,. and he should ever
be ready to lend his aid in the-service.of the Society.
The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of the
Honorary Secretary, Mr. Humphrey Gibbs, who fe-
turned thanks in an eloquent and appropriate address.
The Duke of RICHMOND proposed the health of
Earl Ducie, who was both a farmer' and a manufac-
turer. He trusted the Noble Earl would never forget
when he was selling his agricultural implements that
he was also a practical farmer.—(Laughter.)
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Earl DIXIE said the Noble Duke had alluded to
him in the twofold capacity of manufacturer and agri-
culturist. In reply to the observation he could only
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thanked the meeting for the honourmanufactures, and,
they had conclusion,
con-
ferred upon him. ~
The CHAIRMAN next gave, '"The Earl of Hard-
wicke and the Royal English Agricultural Society."
" Success to the manufactures and commerce of the
country," was then given, and succeeded by several
other appropriate toasts, after
which the meeting se-
parated.

STATE OF TRADE—LIVERPOOL.—MOney is rather
more in demand. During the last month about
500,000, sovereigns have been shipped to the United
States, at the same time gold has arrived in mode-
rate quantities from the Continent. There has not
been much business done in the corn market, and
prices have not varied. The superabundant crop, and
heavy stocks at home, keep the markets well supplied
with cotton, the demand remaining very moderate,
and prices much the same, but if any change, more in
favour of the buyer. In Manchester the demand for
goods and yarns is greater than the supply, higher
prices are asked, which has prevented an extensive
business being done. Several mills have been re.
opened, and constant employ for the operatives during
the winter is now certain. In colonial and foreign
produce there is a fair, steady demand, and sales are
made with more facility. It is gratifying to observe
an increased bustle, just now, about our docks and
mercantile warehouses.

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nosfltheious tax one hour longer ; and, on the score
of revenue, it is equally unnecessary. The deficiency
in the revenue m the years 1840 and 1841, was
greatly caused by the advances for Canada, China, and
India. These were occasional and not permanent
causes, and are now at an end. Besides, the remain-
ing deficiency is more than made up by the duties
upon corn, and the other articles of import now first
admitted b v the tariff. There is no longer a single
excuse, then, for keeping up this iniquitous war-tax.
Let the people, then, arouse themselves, and peti-
tion for relief from that most obnoxious measure,
which is doubly onerous by drying up the other re-
sources of the country. Down, then, we say, with
the war-tax, the inquisition-tax, the tax upon freedom.
If any portion of it should be found really neces-
sary, let them keep up the impost upon real property.
But let them loosen their grasp from the trading and
professional classes.—Hampshire Independent.
CONTRIBUTION OF LIVERPOOL TO THE GREAT
LEAGUE FUND.—We are happy to hear that the
mere announcement by the League of their wish to
raise so large a sum as .50,0(A., has been enthusi-
astically responded to from all ports of the kingdom,
and yet one alloy to our gratification, we must con-
fess, is the fact, that Liverpool has only, so far, con-
tributed twelve hundred pounds—an amount less
than the sum collected in Huddersfield !Liverpool
Mercury.