The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-10-02 00:00:00

Liscences

some of which are of a highly interesting character.
is a rich vein of genuine humour in " The Burning of
lebury, a Story of a Home Campaign." The notice
recent publications of the Camden Society will afford
treat to all who are fond of antiquarian and historical
Thes. The story of " Edith Ludlow" is full of deep

ied Cells" contains some affecting
Tito Approaching Coalition" is a masterly

'ring of a careful perusal

Dublin University ifajazine. October, 1840

ber commences with a continuation of the excel-

A " Banking and Currency."

This essay

al practical strictures and suggestions. " The
continues to interest and delight the reader.
Merivale's Poems" is an admirable piece of

pirit of true poetic fervour. Some of

I i❑ this article are gems of the most
We have been highly delighted with the

the essay on " Church Establishments and

It contains a complete resumi of
»-o and con on this important subject.
er in 1641" affords a striking picture of
ite of Ireland during one of the most eventful periods

history. The " Portrait Gallery" for this month is
1 with a sketch of Mr. Litton, the member for
ne. Another series of chapters of " Charles O'Malley"

inds up this excellent number

s O'Malley, the Irish Dragoon. By Harry Lorreyner.

undiminished interest of these sketches of life and
is a pre rant proof of their intrinsic merits. We

) publication of modern times that possesses a
lof humour than the memoir before us. The

it abounds are of the most spirit-stirring
of them are related in a style which few
ry Lorrequer has established his reputation
,t humourists of his age. The tales and
tuber before us, are as laughable as any by
been preceded. The account of Major

ate. H

:eristic of the author's peculiar

AND FLINTSHIRE
TUR.kL SOCIETY.

AGRICUL

:nary Meeting of this Association, took
last, at Ruthin ; that tuwn having been
poll by the committee by ballot. The in-
,de kreat preparation for the occasion, and
rincipal tradesmen had got up a subscription.
as ushered in by the ringing of bells of the
and of the adjoining one, of Llanfwrog, which
!i•ry peals during the day. The field where
e, was CIOSe to the town, and was kindly
n by the. worthy and venerable warden,
we. The -number of animals exhibited
ardent expectations of the promoters of
number and quality. The judges
very superior, and the pigs and
“niston, of Wynnstay, and Mr. Sharp,
ere the judges of Stock ; and Mr. Charles
near llawarden, was the judge of crops.
Aicing the extra stock exhibited by Sir
Bart., of Nannau, viz., three two-year
and three yearlings. The judges considered
wing great merit, and well calculated for the
of these counties. Some very fine short
ibited by Mr. Dawson ; a very handsome
by Mr. Gabriel Roberts, of Ruthin ; and a
ort horned buil, by Mr. Bland, of the
which the judges recommended to notice.
:ook place in a field, belonging to Mr. G.
nion, about two miles from the town ; this
trial of strength of this description, it
:st IlUlTlber of the farmers and their men ;

Mr. 0

n early hour of the morning, they were to be seen
; their way to the spot. About ten o'clock the
was covered, and it was with great difficulty the gen-
ngaged to start the teams could get the land cleared.
teams were started, to plough half an acre of land,
finished their work, as reported by the judges, Mr.
if Berth, Mr. Williams, of Celyn, and Mr. Williams,

k, the gentlemen of the committee met

ie White Lion Hotel, and in the unavoidable absence of
noble Lord (Kenyon) who was to preside, Sir Robert
liffe took the chair, when the president, vice-president,
other officers 'were elected, and the report of the judges
7ops and stock were read, and the premiums to labourers
servants awarded.—About 120 gentlemen sat down to
,er, which took place in the Town-hall.—Chester Courant.

HOLYWELL FARMING SOCIETY

the C'hester Courant.)

second annual meeting and stock exhibition of this
excellent society was held on Friday week at Holywell.
last meeting the quantity of stock was about 180 ; this
he total quantity was about 200; and we may here re-
: the expression of one of the judges, that not only was
roved in quality. but that it was in that point equal to
the kingdom. This is a most gratifying testimony in
of the agriculturists who range within the influence of
)ciety. The first thing that attracted the attention was

!ction of oats in the draw, grown by Mr. Williams, of
1, a tenant of the Marquis of Westminster. Each plant

sured ift. Gin., and they were indifferently selected from
Id of thirty acres of the Hopetown oats, in which were
is of Bft. Gin., and the whole averaging some inches above
n feet. Last year the same sort of oats produced on the
,n farm about sixty measures to a statute acre, and Mr.
hams expects that this year's average will exceed that
itity, Whilst on this point we may just mention that
year Mr. Williams carried off the first prize for yearling
s, with one of the southdown breed, which was slaughtered
'lmrsday the 10th inst.. and yielded the astonishing weight
1):b per quarter, and 251 b of rough fat. He took the first
2 also this year with one of the same breed.

of horned cattle might challenge competition.
Sir E. Mostyn, Bart., of Talacre, was pre-
.n cxhibiter. A fine white bull, five years old,
st prize, and was really a most magnificent

There we

rune good bulls also shown from the

'n and Pengwern farms. A good bull was also shown,
.operty of Mr. Thomas Brown, of Tremeirchion, a
of Lord Mostyn. The mulch cows were splendid ;
was a tight race for the first prize between Sir E.
'n and Mr. John Taylor, of Coeddu, there being little
ose between them. Mr. Taylor showed some other
int stuck, and bids fair to be a dangerous competitor
[le leading exhibitors, on future occasions. A three
'ld heifer shewn by Mr. Dawson, of Gronant, was
admired. She has now taken six prizes at the Liver-
id Flintshire agricultural meetings, uud we predict is
!d to reap further laurels. If we are not mistaken,
If the leading competitors at the British society, which
ear holds its meeting at Liverpool, may tremble for

treat merit. Sir E. Mostvn chewed two
of long-woolled ewes, and the other of
a The show for short-woolled ewes lay
:d ';ate and Mr. James Kerfoot, of
. c „played great merit. Mr. Williams' (of
..g short-woolled ram was much admired.
ention was much directed to a pair of fat pigs,
dr!, shown from the eel, n farm, one of which
:nd the other was shown as extra stock.
rrom twenty-five to thirty scores each. The
by Sir Edward Mostyn and Mr. Dawson, were
Some excellent sows were also shown.
•s for agricultural purposes, Mr. Richard i'odniore,
notton, showed by far the best pair, one of which
.rally acknowledged to be one of the most useful
for agricultural purposes ever seen at any of the local
Some good pairs were also shown from Talacre,
and Gronatit. The Suffolk Punch stallion, pur-
.s, Sir Edward Mostyn, from Sir Richard Bulkeley.
a Hill, was much and deservedly admired. A good
ion was also shown by Mr. Tomlinson. The cart
Mons also shown by Mr. Bithell, of Rhyddlau,
...tams, of Celyn, were also good. A very good
.ar old cart colt, belonging to Mr. Richardson, of the
took the first premium. The yearlings shown lry Mr.
L Pierce and Mr. Joseph Profit were also good.

h, and r'

Jr. Wil

TATE OF TRADE,

—The unsettled state of the foreign rein-
-ontinues to exercise an unfavourable
and some descriptions of yarn, to.
,ds of goods, were a shade lower

z creek

TARKET, MONDAY, SEPT. 28
s brisk a market to-day as that. of
•ve been many pieces sold. Fine
Attuned after, and have met with a
„evil,. The manufacturers have been
success, to get better pribes for their
Jol market there is no alteration to report.
.;ss is going on at previous prices.
lELD MARKET, TUESDAY, SEPT. 29.—Busi-
;jug, which was evidenced this day by the ap-
iany Layers, who purchased largely, and gave
In heavy goods especially, the demand is Con-
an new goods are cleared as they come in. In
gilt description, such as waistcoatings, checks
:c., the demand also continues very brisk. In
liens there was not much doing, but prices re:

vac

there ti

ine warehouses continue pretty active, and
firm at late prices. Many Irish buyers are in the
'ho purchase freely, in the expectation of a brisk
e sister isle after a plentiful harvest.—Manchester

EXTRAORDISAAY POTATO. The paragraph which sp-
ared in our last respecting the tall oats which were sent us,
c means of our receiving another agricultural
rdly less extraordinary, in the the shape of a large
.yeighing thirty-one ounces ! It is a huge misshapen
mass, studded with sundry odd bumps, which we suspect it
xvould puzzle the phrenological society itself to comprehend.
it is one of ten dug- from the same Shaw in the garden of
Mr. Porteous, East Linton, the united weight of the whole
being seven pounds.—Scottraws.