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THE AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE. 
[Dzc. 12, 
ease. I greened part of the produce of the frame, and 
planted again, and from them I dug some good sound, 
tubers. This year I planted on the 14th of November, 
substituting charcoal for field-ash, and instead of long 
dung for those in the open ground, I have laid the 
soil in ridges, which I think will be sufficient protection, 
and looks much neater.— W. D. S., December 3. 
Potatoes.—Some few months ago I mentioned that a 
quantity of Potatoes had kept remarkably well up to 
September, which had been ripened in a frame in last 
February. Of these I planted a portion a few months 
Since, with the view of having new Potatoes by Christ- 
mas; but, I regret to say, the epidemic attacked them 
a short time ago with greater severity than I had ever 
Seen in any previous crop. Ina few days the tops were 
entirely cut down to the new tubers. When the Pota- 
toes were planted they had all the appearance of being 
perfectly sound. Certainly, no disease was traceable in 
them by the naked eye; neither did they exhibit any 
forerunning symptoms. To thebest of my judgment, 
they were quite equal in soundness to any, or, at least, 
most Potatoes in the country at present. I send some 
of the new tubers from the Potatoes alluded to.— Chas. 
Ewing, Bodorgan Hall, Anglesea. [They are good 
and sound.] 
Bedfordshire.—Wheat sowing is now almost brought 
to a close ; the young plant wears a healthy appearance. 
Slugs, &c., have been rather too busy upon the Clover 
and Bean stubbles, but the present frost will prevent 
their further ravages. The Wheat-erops of last har- 
vest have yielded to expectation, and are more than an 
average in weight and quality. Turnips are a light 
crop, and rapidly disappear before a fiock of sheep. 
Mangold Wurzels are a heavy crop. Carrots under an 
average, and selling at from 30s. to 45s. per ton. The 
plough has been kept steadily to work during the month, 
having received no check from excessive wet or frost 
until the past few days. Winter ploughing may there- 
fore be considered as more forward than usual at this 
season. Labourers have met with full employment at 
wages proportionate to the price of provisions; distress 
ean only exist amongst those who prefer idleness to 
employment. Tile-draining has occupied many hands 
during the past few weeks. Farmers under every 
description of tenancy no doubt see the propriety of 
draining their wet lands, with surplus labour which 
returns a much better interest than paying heavy poor- 
rates for the maintenance of able-bodied men forced to 
kh for want of loy t. Much diff 
of opinion still exists about the comparative merits of 
deep and shallow draining ; reason and investigation, 
however, seem to favour deep draining, by effectually 
drying and otherwise improving the temperature of the 
soil; the expence is small also compared with Mr. 
Smith's system, Mr.Smith's thorough draining with com- 
mon tiles costs from 67. to 87. peracre; the drains at such 
distances (about 18 feet) as is considered necessary to 
dry the land. Mr. Parkes’ deep draining system with 
pipe-tiles costs from 34. to 47. per acre, the drains at 
such distance (about 32 to 36 ft.), as is proved effect- 
ually to drain the land. We have, therefore, no doubt 
but deep draining will usurp the place of shallow, and 
heartily recommend it accordingly, as the most effectual, 
most permanent, and most economical.—From a Cor- 
respondent. 
The Liverpool Swede.—Having made a liquid manure 
tank in the autumn of 1845, for the drainage of the 
stables, piggeries, cattle-yards, manure pit, &c., and 
finding that an outlet for the tank was necessary, an 
escape drain was made for the overplus under a private 
road into the land adjoining ; the winter and early 
spring being dripping, caused a great flow of this fer- 
tilising liquid ; an acre of land in immediate connection 
was prepared in the usual way for Swedes, after waiting 
through May for rain ; drilled the seed in on the 2d of 
June ; in about ten days the plants made a thin appear- 
ance, and continued to grow without adding to their 
number; being anxious to preserve all the roots I 
could get, the season continuing so unusually dry (no 
rain fell until the first or second week in July), was 
fearful to hoe them ; had them hand-weeded from time 
to time, the roots making rapid progress, so that by the 
end of June the greens had completely covered the land ; 
no one could have judged that the distance averaged 
2 feet 33 inches from plant to plant. Upon lifting the 
roots a few weeks back, 2 poles were selected and 
weighed. The first, 49 roots, 571 Ibs. ; the second pole, 
52 roots, 576 lbs. ; so that the produce was upwards of 
0 tons per acre (the average weight per root from 
16 Ibs. to 8 Ibs.). Presuming that this large crop was 
om the effect of the surplus drainage from the tank, 
the land of itself, a moderately good vegetable sand, 
proves that rich liquid manure is equal if not superior 
to any stimulant you can apply to this most valuable 
root, and to the stockmaster the key to his success; 
the previous plant an indifferent Pea crop.— Amicus, 
Berks, 30th Nov. [If you wish to grow another green 
crop next year, try Mangold Wurzel.] 
Societies. 
SMITHFIELD CATTLE SHOW. 
Tur Snow has this year been fully equal to any of 
the preceding exhibitions ; and, in many respects, supe- 
rior to that of last year. In the Carree department 
there are 50 more entries than there were last year ; 
and, though there'was a slight falling off in the quality 
of the first class of Fat Steers, the Cows more than 
made up the deficiency, being, in the opinion of some 
of the oldest frequenters of Smithfield, superior to any 
previous exhibition. Among the successful competitors 
we have Mr. Trinder, of Wantage ; Prince Albert, the 
Marquis of Exeter, the Earl of Warwick, the Earl of 
Leicester, and Mr. John Rob, of Thorpe-field, whose 
West Highland Ox is certainly as fine a specimen of the 
breed as we have seen. The Cows, as we have before 
said, are very fine ; and here also Mr. Trinder has car- 
ried off the first prize. 
In the SmrEP department there are a few more en- 
tries. The Short-wooled scarcely so good, and the Long 
rather better than last year. In the Short-wools, 
Mr. Webb has, as is his wont, carried all before him, 
having got the first prize in two of the three classes, 
and the Silver Medal in the Extra Stock. Among the 
Long-wools the pen of Mr. Painter, of Burley, were out 
of all comparison the finest Sheep. 
The show of Pres was certainly very good ; and here 
Prince Albert and the Earl of Radnor have shown 
themselves not only good pig-feeders, but also good pig- 
breeders, especially the latter ; with all whose pigs we 
were exceedingly pleased, always excepting the fearful 
over-feeding ; but of that hereafter, And however well 
the tenant-farmers have sustained their ground in the 
other departments of the Show, we must here acknow- 
ledge that His Royal Highness and the noble Earl have 
carried the day ; for, though there were many fine spe- 
cimens of the * Swinish multitude,” we have a decided 
preference for those we have named, 
In the Root and Seep department, Mr. Gibbs was 
there with many very fine specimens of seeds, Mangolds 
(both tap-rooted and globe varieties), and some as fine 
specimens of Swedes (Skirving's) as we remember to 
have seen ; grown by Mr. Ducie. The Earl of Radnor, 
too, had some very fine specimens of Mangold Wurzel. 
Of the Impiements we can say little, There is more 
required than the eursory view obtained at & show ere 
a correct view can be gained of such a host of imple- 
ments as wereexhibited. Ploughs, Harrows, Broadcast 
and Drill Sowing Machines, Reaping and Threshing 
Machines, Chaff and Turnip Cutters innumerable, Bean, 
orn, and Linseed Bruisers, Drain-tile and Brick Ma- 
chines, Stomach Pumps, Probangs, Horse Rugs, 
Asphalte Roofing ; machines of use, and machines of 
no use ; and machines the use of which no one would 
discover of himself. We hope the number of different 
Tile machines exhibited is indicative of a greater 
demand for that artiele.—And now, having, as far as 
we are able, given a faithful report of the Show, we 
would just like to ask the upholders and promoters 
thereof, what is the use of such an exhibition of over-fed 
monsters? Is it for profit? We have but to cast our 
eye over the food which has been expended in the at- 
tainment of such overgrown and unnatural obesity, to 
see that this cannot be the object. No doubt we ma; 
be told, * Oh ! I got 607. for my ox,” or, “I got 707. for 
mine. so there can't be much loss at that." But in this 
ease the loss is only transferred to a different party, 
viz. the purchaser, Profit, then, cannot be the object ; 
for there is no profit in trying who can make use of 
most oil-cake, Bean and Barley-meal, Linseed, Mangold 
Wurzel, and Swedish Turnips, and produce least good, 
useful food. Nor is it for the purpose of ascertaining 
which breed of cattle can be soonest brought to maturity 
on the smallest amount of food ; nor for any useful 
object that we can conceive. We have endeavoured 
to give an account of the Show in comparison 
with former years, while at the same time we must sa; 
that in inspecting the various animals, we could not help 
grieving at the amount of food consumed (not to men- 
tion the cruelty practised) in converting many beautiful 
animals into deformities. e hope ere long to see the 
farmers of this country, and H. R. H. Prince Albert at 
the head of them, striving to obtain great and useful re- 
sults by economical means, rather then wasting their | O*A 
time and energies in obtaining little and useless results 
by extravagance, 
AWARD OF PRIZES. 
N.B. The figures at the of each descripti 
signify the judges? number, and those at the end of each animal 
the number of entry. 
OXEN OR STEERS. 
Crass L—Oxen or Steers, of any breed, under 5 years old, 
without restrictions as to feeding, yet the kind er kinds of 
food must be certified. 
5. The Most Hon. the Marquis of Exeter, of Burgh- 
ley, near Stamford, Northampton, a 3 years and 8 
months old Durham ox, bred, by his lordship, and fed 
on Turnips, Carrots, meal, and oil-cake. Travelled to 
the show by van 7 miles, and by railway 104 miles. 
(296.) Second prize, 15/. 
17. Mr. John Stevens, of 19, Holywell-street, Oxford, 
a 4 years and 8 months old Hereford ox, bre: 
John Monkhouse, of the Stowe, near Hereford, and fed 
on Grass, hay, Barley, and Bean meal, Carrots, Man- 
gold Wurzel, and oil-cake. Travelled to the show b 
van 7 miles, and by railway 63 miles, (284). Third 
prize, 107. 
20. Mr. W. Trinder, of Wantage, Berks, a nearly 4 
years old Hereford steer, bred by Mr. Thomas Roberts, 
of Ivington Bury, near Leominster, Hereford, and fed 
on Grass, hay, Cabbages, Swedes, Mangold Wurzel, 
meal, and cake. Travelled to the show on foot 2 miles, 
by van 4 miles, and by railway 64 miles, (281). First 
prize, 207. ; and silver medal to Mr. Roberts. 
Crass II.—Oxen or Steers, of any breed, under 6 years old, 
weight 90 stone and upwards, that shall not have had cake, 
corn, meal, seeds, grains, or distillers’ wash, during 12 
months previous to the 1st of May, 1846. : 
24. His Royal Highness Prince Albert, of Windsor 
Castle, a 4 years and 1 month old Hereford ox, bred by 
Mr. Thomas Roberts, of Ivington Bury, near Leomin- 
ster, Hereford, and fed on bay, Swedes, Mangold 
5 
Wurzel, $ ton of oil-cake, 73 bushels of Bean-meal, 
6% bushels of Pea-meal, and 14 bushel of Oats, Tra- 
yelled to the show by van 2 miles, (277). Second 
prize, 207. 
26. Mr. James S. Bult, of Dodhill-house, Kingston, 
near Taunton, Somerset,a 3 years and 8 months old 
short-horned and Devon steer, bred by himself, and fed 
on hay, Grass, and roots, 200 Ibs. of seeds, 12 bushels 
of Barley, and 8 bushels of Beans. Travelled to the 
show by van 23 miles, and by railway 170 miles. (275). 
Third prize, 107. 
28. Mr. Thomas White Fouracre, of Durston, near 
Taunton, Somerset, a 4 years and 10 months old Devon 
Steer, bred by Mr. John Mockridge, of Greenway Farm, 
near Taunton, and fed on hay, Grass, Vetches, Rape, 
Turnips, Mangold Wurzel, and 780 lbs. of Bean and 
Barley-meal. Travelled to the show on foot 7 miles, 
and by railway 163 miles. (273). Commended. 
38. The Right Hon. the Earl of Warwick, of War- 
wick Castle, Warwick, a 5 years and 17 days old 
Hereford ox, bred by Mr. John Thomas, of Cholstry, 
near Leominster, Hereford, and fed on straw, hay, 
Grass, Turnips, 1,2321bs. of oil-cake, 2701bs. of Barley- 
meal, and 130lbs. of Bean-meal. Travelled to the show 
on foot 4} miles, and by railway 103 miles. (263.) 
First prize, 307.; and silver medal to Mr. Thomas ; 
and gold medal to Lord Warwick. 
Crass III.—Oxen or Steers, of any breed, under 5 years old, 
under 100 stone and above 70 stone weight, that shall not 
have had cake, corn, meal, seeds, grain, or distillers’ wash, 
during 12 months previous to the 1&t of May, 1846. 
39. His Royal Highness Prince Albert, of Windsor 
Castle, a 3 years 10 months and 13 days old Hereford 
ox, bred by Mr. Thomas Roberts, of Ivington Bury, 
near Leominster, Hereford, and fed on Swedes, 
Mangold-Wurzel, hay, } ton of oil-cake, 71 bushels of 
Bean-meal, 62 bushels of Pea-meal, and 1j bushel of 
Oats. Travelled to the show by van 22 miles. (262.) 
First prize, 157. ; and silver medal to Mr. Roberts. 
49. Sir Charles Wake, of Courteen-hall, Northampton, 
a 4 years and 2 months old Hereford ox, bred by Mr. 
J. S. Edwards, of Stanton Lacy, near Ludlow, Salop, 
and fed on Grass, hay, Mangold-Wurzel, Turnips, 
1,2401bs. of cake, and 3 bushels of Bean-meal. Travelled 
to the show on foot 1 mile, and by railway 60 miles, 
(252.) Second prize, 107. 
50. The Right Hon. the Earl of Warwick, of War- 
wick Castle, Warwick, a 3 years and 11 months old 
Hereford steer, bred by Mr. Thomas Longmore, of 
Lei dine, near i ereford, and fed on 
Grass, hay, Turnips, 1,0401bs. of cake, 216lbs. of Barley- 
meal, and 971bs. of Bean-meal. Travelled to the show 
on foot 4j miles, and by railway 103 miles. (251.) 
Commended. 
had cak 
during 12 months previous to the 1st of May, 5 
53. Mr. Wallett Goodale, of Boroughbury-house, 
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near P gh, p a 3 years and 3 
months old Hereford steer, bred by Mr. James Crane, 
of SI i ear Shrewsbury, Salop, and fed on 
», 
Grass, Swede, Turnips, and 7001bs. of Bean and Pea- 
meal. Travelled to the show on foot 2 miles, and by 
railway 110 miles. (248.) Second prize, 5l. 
55. The Right Hon. Lord Southanpton, of Whittle- 
bury, near Towcester, Northampton, a 3 years and 10 
months old Hereford ox, bred by Mr. William Child, 
of the Grange, near Leintwardine, Hereford, and fed on 
Mangold- Wurzel, Turnips, Carrots, hay, chaff, 8121bs. 
of cake, 12 bushels of Oats, and 742lbs. of Bean-meal 
Travelled to the show by van 7 miles, and by railway 60 
miles, (246.) First prize, 10/ ; and silver medal to 
Mr, Child. 
ss V.—Oxen or Steers, of any breed, under 4 years and76 
months old, and under 80 stone weight, without restrictions 
as to feeding, yet the kind or kinds of food must be specified. 
65. The Right Hon. the Earl of Leicester, of Holk- 
ham, near Wells, Norfolk, a 2 years and 10 months 
old North Devon ox, bred by his lordship, and fed on 
Swedish Turnips, Mangold Wurzel, hay, Linseed-cake, 
and Pea-meal. Travelled to the show by van 40 miles 
and by railway 70 miles. (236.) Prize, 102; and 
silver medal to Lord Leicester. 
Crass VI.—Oxen or Steers, of the Scotch, Welsh, or Irish 
(Kerry) breed, of any age, without restrictions as to feeding, 
yet the kind or kinds of food must be certified. 
71. His Royal Highness Prince Albert, of Windsor 
Castle, a 3 years and 2 weeks old Highland Scot, bred 
by Mr. Campbell, and fed on cake, Bean-meal, Swedes, 
Mangold Wurzel, and hay. Travelled’’to the showzon 
foot 8 miles, and by railway 18 miles. (230.) Com- 
. | mended 
led. 
74. Mr, John Claydon, of Littlebury, near Saffron 
Walden, Essex, a 54 years old Scotch ox, fed on oil- 
cake, Bean-meal, Clover, hay, Swedish Turnips, and 
Mangold Wurzel. Travelled to the show on foot 8 miles, 
and by railway 40 miles. (227.) Commended, 
8. Mr. John Rob, sen., of Catton, near Thirsk, 
Yorkshire, a 4 years old Highland ox, fed on straw, 
Turnips, oil-cake, and Grass. Travelled to the show 
on foot 4 miles, and by railway 244 miles. (223.) Com- 
mended. 
79. Mr. John Rob, oi Thorpe-field, near Thirsk, 
Yorkshire, a 4 years old Highland ox, fed on straw, 
"'urnips, oil-cake, and Grass. Travelled to the show on 
foot 4 miles, and by railway 244 miles. (222.) Prize, 107. 
COWS AND HEIFERS. 
Crass VII.—Fattened Cows or Heifers, under 5 years old. 
Freemartins and spayed Heifers are not qualified. This class 
generally commended. 
92. Mr. J. L. Hassell, of Packington, near Ashby- 
de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, a 4 years and 9 months old 
