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THE GARDENERS’ 
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CLE. 493 
Townley. 2d Course (Equity) Prize, J. B. Hoskins. 
Certificate of Honour: %, N. W. Bromley; 3, C. 
Frith ; 4, W. Thornthwaite. 
The Church of Scotland —On Tuesday the anniversary 
meeting of the ministers and members of the Scottish 
Presbytery in London was held at the Scotch Church, in 
Crown Court. The Rev. Dr. Brown, Moderator, presided, 
and addressed the meeting in a speech of considerable 
length, in which he alluded to the recent secession of so 
many ministers from the Scottish Church, and regretted 
that those who had so long worked together as brothers 
in the same vineyard, should now have thought fit to 
separate upon mere points of etiquette and law, and on 
comparatively non-essential matters, and intimated that in 
the course ofa short time a deputation from the Established 
Church of Scotland would visit the metropolis, inorder to 
set the case in its proper light before the public. 
Meetings of Companies.—The meeting of the London 
Joint-Stock Bank Company took place on Wednesday, 
when the directors declared a dividend at the rate of 6 per 
cent., deducting 5,000/. from their guarantee fund, now 
standing at 90,003/. 15s. 9d., to regulate this payment to 
the shareholders, the balance of profit and loss applicable 
to a dividend being 12,183/. 17s. 5d., and therefore insuf- 
ficient to this extent for meeting the dividend the directors 
wish to continue. The depression of trade and the 
‘abundance of unemployed capital, with the low rate of 
interest, are mentioned by the report as sufficient causes 
to account for this temporary decrease of profits.—At the 
Union of London Bank, on the same day, the dividend 
was at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, adding 2,0002. 
to the reserved fund, which now amounts to 8,297. 3s. 4d., 
and is invested in Government securities. The balance of 
Unappropriated profits was stated at 29,962/. 6s. 2d.; and 
this would leave, after the payment of the dividend, clear 
of income-tax, the addition to the reserved fund, and the 
deduction of 500/. in liquidation of the preliminary ex- 
penses, a surplus of 6,317/. 6s. 2d. ‘ 
Canada Loan.—The bidding for the second portion of 
the Canada loan, amounting to 300,000/., took ‘place on 
Friday at the Treasury, and excited considerable interest 
in the monied circles. The biddings were as follows :— 
Mr. Maubert, for the whole amount, 1087. 7s. 9d.; The 
Bank of England, for the whole amount, 109/.5 Smith, 
Payne, and Co., for 50,0004, 109/. 1s. It is understood that 
there were other biddings, but all below the two last 
named, and the consequence was that Messrs. Smith and 
Co. obtained the amount for which they tendered—namely, 
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[night the town and neighbourhood of Kensington was 
thrown into a state of alarm by a report that Kensington 
Palace was in flames. Hundreds of persons instantly 
hurried to the Palace avenue, when the report received 
confirmation by the appearance of a dense body of smoke 
and flame above'the stables on the north side of the Palace ; 
and on reaching the spot, a large rick of hay, containing 
from seventy to eighty loads, which was stacked nearly 
adjoining the stables, was in flames. There was a great 
deficiency of water, and the rick was entirely destroyed. 
When discovered, only a portion of the end was on fire, 
which leaves no doubt that it was the work of an incendiary. 
» Harrow School.—On Wednesday, July 5, the second 
annual speech-day took place, and attracted a numerous 
assemblage of visitors to Harrow. Together with the 
speeches, three prize compositions were recited by the 
successful candidates—the Greek Iambics (Governors) 
and the Greek Prose (Hope) by the Hon. P. P. Smythe, 
and the Latin Essay for the Peel Medal by Mr. A. Grant. 
Mortality of the Metropolis.—The following is the 
number of Deaths registered in the week ending Saturday, 
July 1.—West districts, 133; North districts, 173 : 
Central districts, 159; East districts, 184; South dis- 
tricts, 190. Total, 848—(411 males, 437 females.) 
calling a méeting of the farming interest, for the purpose 
of taking into iderati sent unprecedented 
depressed state of agriculture, and the means best adapted 
to procure that protection to its labour and capital which 
their great importance demands.’”’ Lord Dungannon, Mr. 
George Griffith, and other proprietors were present, but 
the meeting was very thinly attended. Mr. Proby, Mayor 
of Denbigh, was called upon to preside. Letters 
were read from Mr. Townsend, Mr. Mainwaring, Mr. 
Biddulph, the High Sheriff, and other gentlemen, on the 
|, object of the Meeting. Mr. Biddulph in’ his letter 
adverted to a moderate fixed duty more as a source of 
revenue than as a measure of protection. The Mayor 
then called upon the requisitionists, or some one of them, 
to address the meeting, but in vain, for no one responded 
to the call ; and this continued for nearly a quarter of an 
hour. At length some members of the Anti-Corn-Law 
League were allowed to address the Meeting, upon which 
Lord Dungannon and others left the Hall, on the ground 
that such a proceeding was a departure from the requisi- 
ton. Several resolutions and amendments in favour of 
Free Trade and protection were moved, but ultimately an 
amendment in favour of a fixed duty was carried, and 
petitions embodying the resolutions were adopted for pre- 
Weekly average for the last five years, 903—(461 males, sentation to Parliament. - 
442 females,) and for the last five springs, 854. 
Derby.—The friends and admirers of the late Earl of 
Leicester, in Derbyshire, are about to raise a monument 
to his memory in Longford Church ; and the ladies of his 
family have also subscribed for a marble bust of his lord- 
Bridport-—On Tuesday week, at a late hour in the | ship, which is in course of execution by Mr. Francis. 
evening, the quiet village of Burton Bradstock, situate a | The whole of the past week has been occupied by the 
few miles from this town, was visited by one of the most | vatious shows, meetings, dinners, &c. which form the 
disastrous fires that has occurred in this part of the coun- 
customary routine of celebrating the anniversary meetings 
try for a considerable period. It raged with great violence | of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. A great 
nearly the whole night, occasioning in its progress the number of persons were present, among whom were the 
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destruction of no fewer than 22 houses, besides other | Dukes of Ri 5 q' 
The families burnt out of | Northampton and Downshire, and most of the members 
buildings and much property. 
their houses have been ascertained to be 28, not one of | of the council. 
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Friday was the latest day for receiving 
whom is insured. The origin of the fire is involved in | implements, which were on Saturday arranged by the 
suspicious circumstances, and there is every reason to | stewards for the inspection of the judges, which took 
believe that. it is the work of an incendiary. 
The build- | place on Monday. The implement-yard was opened to 
ings are the property of Lord Rivers, by whom they were | the members on Tuesday, and on Wednesday to the 
insured ; and fortunately there were no lives lost. 
Bristol.—It is now announced as certain that the 
Great. Britain steamer is to be launched on the 19th, | from all parts of the kingdom. 
public. Tuesday was also the last day for receivi 
cattle and stock of various descriptions, which had arri 
Wednesday the stock 
and that Prince Albert has consented to be present on the | was inspected, and the prizes awarded. Thursday the 
occasion. 
special train at an early hour in the morning, and will be | and Friday was the day of sale. 
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50,0000., and thatthe remaining y, 250,000/., 
was adjudged to the Bank of England at the price offered 
for the whole. The rate at which the former issue was 
negotiated was 108 per cent., and the improvement in the 
terms obtained by Government on Friday is owing to the 
prevailing abundance of unemployed capital and the 
Increased value of Consols. 
i Metropolitan Improvements.—On Saturday an inqui- 
Sition was held before the Under-Sheriff of Middlesex, to 
decide whether the Crown, the public, or others, would 
suffer any damage or prejudice, by the Duke of Bridge- 
water’s {trustees stopping up and inclosing a high street 
or thoroughfare, known by the name of Catherine Wheel- 
yard, which leads from Cleveland-row into Little’ St. 
James’s-street. It was proposed by the trustees of the 
Duke of Bridgewater that, in compensation for what was 
thus meant to be taken away, they should give greater 
benefits to the public. They proposed to make a road 
from Little St. James’s-street into the park, which would 
be a much greater boon to the public than that of which 
they meant to deprive it. The road they meant to make 
would be wider, more uniform, and much nearer, The 
Under-Sheriff summed up, and the Jury ultimately 
returned a verdict, that there would be no damage or 
prejudice sustained by the Crown or any other person. 
Launch of the Chichester.—On Wednesday the fine 
Weather induced a great number of persons to visit Wool- 
wich, to witness the launch of this first-class frigate. The 
gates of the churchyard, commanding a full view, were 
Opened to the public at an early hour ; and at the time of the 
launch there could not have been fewer than ten thousand 
Persons present, besides those in the numerous steam- 
«Vessels on the river. Miss Stopford, daughter of the 
Admiral, named the vessel, and she glided off the stocks 
amidst the cheers of the spectators. The frigate is up- 
Wards of 1,002 tons, new measurement. 
Fires.—On Monday night, shortly after ten o’clock, a 
fire, which for several hours illuminated a great portion 
of the metropolis, took place at Greenwich, and in its 
Consequences proved the most calamitous that has hap- 
Pened in that neighbourhood for many years. It originated 
in the warehouses and stores belonging to Mr. Marks, 
Marine-store dealer, the whole of which were destroyed, 
together with several cottages inhabited by shipwrights 
and dockyard labourers—On Tuesday morning, about 
four o’clock, a fire broke out among a pile of buildings 
Situate between St. Dunstan’s-hill and Idol-lane, belong- 
ing to Mr. Ryder, builder, and, consisting of his manu- 
factory, workshops, and timber-yard, as well as the 
Manufactories of other parties. The whole of these pre- 
Mises were destroyed, but the fire was prevented spreading 
beyond the spot. The loss of property is said to amount 
to several thousand pounds.—On Tuesday night, about 
alf-past ten, a fire broke out on the premises of Messrs. 
Palmer and Co., patent candle manufacturers, near St. 
Jobn-street, Clerkenwell. It was not got under before 
the entire stock was consumed, which consisted of the 
Machinery, tallow, palm oil, &c., amounting, itis said, 
to the sum of 5,0007. A large portion of the oil and 
melted tallow flowed from the premises into the streets, 
and all the central parts of the town were illuminated by 
—About a quarter past ten on Wednesday 
the flameg,. 
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ambassadors, and others. 
His Royal Highness will leave town by a | cattle and implement-yards were opened to the public, 
Besides ploughing 
many of ‘the high officers of state, | matches, lectures, and incidental matters, there have been 
After the launch, a banquet | three dinners: one given by the mayor to the council of 
will be given to his Royal Highness and the visitors. | the Society on Tuesday, the council dinner on ‘Wednesday 
The room, erected for the occasion on the company’s | at the County Hall, and the general dinner of the Society 
premises, is fully equal to the accommodation of about | in the great pavilion on Thursday, which was followed by 
3,000 guests. 
to Buckingham Palace. 
Colchester.—On Saturday last Mr. Cobden, accom- 
panied by the Hon..C. P. Villiers, and Mr. R. R. Moore, 
After the banquet, the Prince will return 
a meeting yesterday morning. At the mayor’s dinner on 
Tuesday, the Earl of Hardwicke returned thanks as 
President of the Society,and the Duke of Richmond 
acknowledged the toast of the army. The Duke of 
paid a visit to this town, for the purpose of meeting the | Devonshire’s health was drank as Lord Lieutenant of the 
farmers of Essex on the market day, to discuss with them | county, and in returning thanks his Grace said that had’ 
the influence of the corn-laws upon tenant-farmers and | the objects of the present Society been the promotion of, 
farm-labourers. 
event, as it was known that Sir John Tyrrell, Mr. Round, 
and other agriculturists, would be present to oppose the 
doctrines of Mr, Cobden. 
a field near the East Bridge. 
Considerable interest was excited by the | not Agriculture, butits twin sister, Horticulture, he might, 
as President of the Horticultural Society, have been able 
to descant more in detail on the various interesting 
The hustings were erected in | objects which the exertions of those he saw around him 
The appearance of the | had collected this year in Derby and its neighbour- 
town during the day resembled that usually caused by a} hood; but when he saw near him his Noble Friend 
contested election; and the oldest inhabitants scarcely | the Duke of Richmond, himself a practical farmer, and 
remembered having seen the town so full. About 6,000 
better qualified than most men to give an opinion on 
persons were presenton the ground at the commencement | Agricultural subjects, he felt that any regret on the matter 
of the proceedings. On the motion of Mr. G. Rebow, 
was unnecessary. He begged to express his high approba- 
Mr. Bawtree, banker in the town, and president of the | tion of the objects and exertions of the Royal Agricultu- 
East Essex Agricultural Association, was called to the / ral Society of England, and his satisfaction at being one 
chair. The chairman having briefly opened themeeting, Mr. | of its governors. 
Cobden, in a speech which occupied two hours, proceeded 
He had 
to recapitulate the arguments in favour of free trade, and | that portion of it which described the improvements 
dwelt on the injurious influence of the protective system 
of the corn-laws upon the interest of all classes, more | able history which it contained of the process of thorough 
especially those of the tenant-farmer. Mr. Cobden con- | draining. Tbe speech of the evening was that of Mr. 
cluded, at the request of Sir J. Tyrrell, by Proposing the | Hillyard, President of the Northamptonshire Farmers’ 
following resolution :—‘‘That in the opinion of this 
meeting the corn-law and every other law which favours 
one class at the expense of other classes, is injurious and | he ‘said, “had fully answered general expectations ; for, 
unjust to the community at large.” 
presented himself, and after a few preliminary remarks, 
Sir J. Tyrrell then | although its establishment could only be called of recent 
moved the following amendment :—‘ That in the opinion provements in the cultivation of the land. It had created’ 
of this meeting, while the present charges on land remain, 
the home-grower of corn cannot compete with the foreign 
grower without a protective duty.’’ Sir J. Tyrrell then 
proceeded to take the sense of the meeting upon his 
amendment, when somewhat less than one-third held up 
their hands for it, the remainder of the meeting being in 
favour of free trade. This proceeding, however, was con- 
a desire of improvement in the generality of practical 
farmers ; it had been the means of dissipating many long- 
standing farming prejudices, and it had opened the eyes of 
the slovenly and parsimonious, and convinced them they 
had lost money, by loss of produce, from their niggardly 
expenditure in manual labour. From improvement of 
education had arisen expansion of liberal ideas in the 
sidered irregular, the amendment having neither been rising generation of farmers, and there would, he trusted, 
seconded nor put from the chair, and after some discussion | be annually a less number of those most unserviceable 
it was withdrawn. The meeting was then addressed by | members of the community. 
Sir John Tyrrell, Mr. Moore, Hon. Mr. Villiers, Mr. 
Ferrand, M.P. for 1 i gh, and other tl 
whose speeches were not concluded till 9 o’clock at night. 
The chairman then put Mr. Cobden’s resolution to the 
meeting, which at that late hour had been reduced to 
about 2,000 persons, when it was carried almost unani- 
mously, twenty-seven hands only being held up agaiust it. 
Denbigh.—On Wednesday week a meeting was held in 
the County Hall, convened on the requisition of about 
fifty tenant-farmers, principally occupying farms in the 
Vale of Clwyd. The requisition stated, that, “ observing 
the progressive and almost daily depreciation in the value 
of all Agricultural stock and produce, the tenants by 
whom the document was signed beg to suggest to their 
brother tenants of the county the urgent necessity of 
In regard to the union of 
Science with Agriculture, he professed himself a practical 
He did not mean to say that the present best 
farming in the country had arrived at such a state of perfec- 
tion that it could not be improved. Onthe contrary, he 
believed that, from mechanical science, which had brought 
about such great improvementsin Agricultural implements, 
and, combined with chemical and geological aid, some of the 
mysteries of nature might possibly be so developed as to 
enable the cultivators of the soil to obtain a larger produce 
from it than they hitherto had; expressing, at the same 
time, his firm conviction, drawn from his own practical 
experience, that, although by potent manure an almost 
unbounded quantity of stems may be obtained, yet there 
was a boundary beyond which nature and the soil could 
not be forced to produce corn. There were many new, 
