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THE FIELD. 
[Saturday, 
Mr. Fisher Hobbs, of Essex, hits been elected chairman 
for the vear. It is to be regretted, in our opinion, 
tluu the two first subjects were not united— they cannot 
bo disunited. The present mode of taking the corn 
averages, by which the (‘the averages arc fixed, is alto- 
gether fallacious. Large quantities of corn arc sold which 
are never returned— large quantities arc registered on 
which neither corn nor money passes. The results arc 
ridiculous — we find the averages varying 6s. 8 d. a quarter 
within thirty miles. Then again, the value of wheat is 
really settled by its w eight, but in the tithe averages all 
quarters <>f wheat arc treated as of the same weight. Thus 
the Lincolnshire quarter weighs 18 stow, hut the Wake- 
field quarter weighs only 17 stone 2 lbs. Therefore a 
dealer buying wheat at Brigg, and selling it at Wakefield, 
would appear to have sold for less per quarter than he 
gave for it. 
Bui it is not probable that the government will alter the 
present imperfect statistical arrangements piecemeal. The 
deputation will be referred hack to ascertain the plan for 
a general return of the amount and value of all produce. 
Wc do not wish to see any statistical system forced down 
the throats of the agricultural interest, feeling confident 
that tli more the subject is discussed, the more support it 
will receive. That extremely able journal The North 
British Agriculturist has the following remark in the report 
of their Dumfriesshire correspondent. “The want of agri- 
cultural statistics is now almost universally felt here, and 
our farmers are not a little astonished to hear of the oppo- 
sition made to their return by their southern brethren. 
The farmers in the south have surely not still to learn that 
knowledge is power.” 
The curious calming powers of statistics arc exemplified 
in the religious division of the census just published. We 
have been hearing for the last year or two of miracles in the 
enormous increase of ltoman Catholics. According to 
rumour whole parishes were turning towards Rome. The 
census shows barely two hundred thousand in seventeen 
millions of souls. Perhaps an exact return of corn and 
cattle, roots, and small stock, would present results not 
less astonishing. Fur instance, at present we are unable to 
understand the comparison between the guesses at our own 
numbers of live stock and the following returns of the 
American census for 1850, commented on by the Spec- 
tator. 
“ It appears that in ten years the number of cattle had increased from 
1071,586 to 18,355,287, rather more than twenty per cent.; nnd that 
during those ten years the production of Indian corn rose from 
377,531,875 bushels in 1840 to 598,326,612 In 1850, an Increase of nearly 
sixty per cent. ; while the population of tho Union had increased only 
thirty-five per cent. As regar. is wheat the progress has not been so 
remarkable. It rose from 84,823,272 bushels in 1840, to 100,503,899, in 
1850. It is worth whlleto notice also, that the increase In the produc- 
tion of wheat between 1840 and 1850 was confined mainly to the 
Western States. In 1840, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, nnd Winconsin, 
contributed only 9,800,000 bushels to the goneral aggregate; In 1850, 
those four states produced upwards of 25,000,000 bushels. The total 
produce of all kinds of grain In the United States, in 1850, was in round 
numbers 108,000,000 quarters; rather more than double the estimated 
annual produce of the United Kingdom, for a population nearly five 
millions larger. One may easily infer, therefore, how large a quantity 
of these abundant supplies would be exported to Europe if the demand 
were urgent- So far as can be ascertained from parliamentary returns 
and other sources of Information, it appears that there are altogether 
only about 1,500,000 horses in Great Britain. In the United States 
there are 4,335, 35« ; nearly three to one. In horned cattle there is a 
still greater superiority. In great Britain the total number Is estimated 
at about 5,220,00; in the United States there are, according to the last 
census* no fewer than 18,355.287. As regards mutton, the comparison 
is in our favour. The number of sheep in the United States was 
21,721,514 In 1850 ; in Great Britain, taking tho commonly received csti- 
inates.tho number of sheep is about 10,000,000; so that the larger quantity 
of mutton which this indicates will partly make up for the deficient 
consumption of roast beef. 
Root culture is the subject of much attention in Scot- 
land at the present time. We learn from the journal 
already quoted that the Lockcrby club annually weigh the 
turnip crop on 38 farm. c . The returns for last year 
show : — 
Swedes 21 tons 19 cwt per imperial acre. 
Yellow 23 „ 4 „ ditto 
White and other common 
varieties 27 „ 13 „ ditto 
While the average return for the five years preceding was, 
Swedes, 22 tons 1 cwt.; yellow, 19 tons II cwt.; white, &c., 
24 tons. ‘‘The club, however, are of opinion that the 
average weight throughout the district would be 15 per 
cent below the weights given in the table for this year — 
the farms weighed being supposed to he above an average.” 
All good farmers agree that it is well to have a good sup- 
ply before the frost sets in — the quality of turnips stored 
iii the end of October or beginning of November being 
superior in Spring to those stored at a more advanced 
season of the year. 
In Ayrshire the St. Quivox Farmers’ Club have weighed 
a fair average of the crop of mangolds, grown at Canning 
Park. The produce was thirty-four tons and a half per 
imperial acre. Two hundred bulbs taken up in regular 
order along a drill weighed nine cwt. and three quarters, 
or five and a half pounds each bulb. The crop was 
transplanted in the middle of June. 
For cultivating root crops on stiff land, thoroughl 
drained, Mr. Douglus, of Atheletaneford, East Lothian, i 
a paper recently read before the Agricultural Society < 
that district, recommends applying farm yard manure i 
autumn, to he followed by a deep furrow across the ridge 
In spring the land to be twice grubbed, then guano to h 
sown on the 6urfuce, and incorporated in the soil by hai 
rowing, then follow drilling and sowing. The consumin 
of turnips by sheep on still' soils has always been found 
difficulty— to overcome this, Mr. Douglas recommem 
early folding in autumn, the purchasing of sheep we 
forward in condition, and the whole turnips to be consume 
early (middle of November), preparatory to the land beii 
seeded with wheat. For consuming those turnips remove 
off the ground, the purchase of half-bred cattle (Shor 
horns) well forward in condition— that a portion of tl 
fet<K:k should he yearling Short-horns for the purpose 
bc-iii" wintered, receiving a portion of roots to be fed c 
during summer, by being kept on grass in the courts. M 
Douglas, finds that, by top-dressing a part of a young gra 
field early in February, and repeating the top-dressing «gu 
the 2nd week of March, grass can be pushed earlier forwa 
than winter tares, even where these arc top-dres6ed. Tl 
top-dressing comuib in February of £ cw t. nitrate of sod 
and 1 cwt of Peruvian guano — the same quantity aga 
applied in March. He ulso recommends dressing t! 
second crop with guano, immediately on the fust being ct 
lo provide against any want of succulent food durii 
summer, Jie recommends the sowing of two acres of tar 
in February. Mr. Douglas cor, eludes his paper by r 
commending that instead of applying farm-yard manu 
m urge quantities the coil should be got in high conditn 
nnd kept in high condition by the frequent application of 
moderate doses of manure. 
The grubber is only one of the important mechanical 
aids brought to bear on the same crop. The invention of 
the rotatory instead of the up nnd down turnip-cutter, re- 
volutionised sheep farming in Beds and Lincoln. One 
stout hoy was enabled to feed 400 sheep, when previously 
it took u man to feed 200 . 
Portable Manures. — It is a remarkable fact that those 
who use portable manures most extensively, are yearly in- 
creasing the amount. We know farmers who commenced 
at the rate of 8s. an acre, increased it to 10s., then to 20s., 
and next to 40s., nnd many double this amount. 
Mr. Mechi’s essay has, wc observe, attracted a few 
notes in Scotland. The author of the Report for last 
month on Pcebleshirc, Bays, “ We do not know how Mr. 
Mechi could state ‘“That leaving out of view its manurinl 
gain, the keeping or fattening of stock docs not. pay." ’ 
There must be with him a very great want of that “judg- 
ment ” he speaks of in his management, or his stock would 
pay. We have for years hack been in the practice of 
purchasing cattle at the latter Falkirk Tryst and All Hal- 
low Fair, and have kept at an average, two two-year-olds 
to each acre of turnips, with plenty of straw, and sold 
them out in the following April or May, each of the cattle 
leaving for the winter keep from £ 5 to £7 ; nnd this year 
we have eighty cattle bought in the same way, and these 
will leave a like return. Surely then this will leave a 
little more than this great authority would make us be- 
lieve.” And the Caithness Reporter says, “ Fattening cattle 
has been going on favourably. Prices offer fair remunera- 
tion here ; we are not sufficiently enlightened to hold with 
Mr. Mechi, that live stock is a necessary ‘evil .’ '' 
Aberdeen, thanks to railways, sent 550 cattle in one 
week for the Christmas Smith field market. 
In Caithness we observe, contrary to our own reports, 
that the system of feeding sheep in sheds, on sparred 
boards, is extending. The sheep seem comfortable, and 
keep healthy where ventilation is attended to; nnd the 
result seems satisfactory. But if the pens are small, so 
that the sheep have little exercise, they must not remain 
on boards much over twelve weeks. We should like to 
hear more on this subject. 
TIicFettercaiun CLUDlmve recently discussed covered 
dung-courts, and have come to the conclusion that cover- 
ing tho whole square of a steading with proper drains, 
spouts for rain water, and careful ventilation, is the best 
plan, both for the quality of the dung and the comfort of 
the stock; nnd that tenants generally would be willing to 
pny a moderate per ccntage on the cost of such improve- 
ments. This is the plan recommended and adopted by 
Mr. Oakley on Earl Somers’ Home Farm. 
This club had a ploughing match in December, which 
puts some of us southerns to shame: — 91 ploughs started, 
and prizes awarded for well kept horses and harness, the 
value of which on the ground was estimated at nearly 
7000/. Numerous minor matches followed. The chief 
matches have been carried on systematically for many 
years, and the average quality of the work over the county 
prodigiously improved ; while improvements in the imple- 
ment are readily introduced, and deep ploughing for green 
crops hns become all but general. 
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. 
(Weather Permitting.) 
STAG HOUNDS. 
Her Majesty's. — T uesday, New Lodge, Winkfield ; Friday, Slough 
Bath Subscription*. — T uesday, Weslbury ; Friday, Farrington Guern- 
tey— half-past II. 
Hon. F. Pethe’s. — T uesday, Leaden Boding; Friday, Roswell — hnlf- 
pasl 11. 
FOX BOUNDS. 
Albrighton (Mr.|HBLLlF.R\). — Tuesday, Dudmoston; Thursday, Island 
Pool; Saturday, Sim-slow Gate— il. 
ATHEiteToNE. — Monday, Siupleton Village; Wednesday, Red Lion. 
Appleby; Friday, Stretlon Wharf; Saturday, Hopwas Toll Gate 
Badswokth (The).— T uesday, Marr Village; Thursday, Wentbridge 
Inn; Saturday, Ringsione Hill. 
Bedale. — M onday, Wild Wood; Wednesday, Ilutton Conyers; Fri- 
day, Pepper Hall — half-past 10. 
Berkshire (Old). — M onday, Faringdon Grove; Wednesday, Cur- 
bridge; Friday, Blsbopstone— half-past 10. 
Blackmoou Vale. — Thursday, Wybe House; Thursday, Aslinglon 
Wood; Saturday, Bitcoinbe-on-lhe Hill— quarter to 10. 
Bramiiam Moor. — M onday, Cullingliain Bur; Wednesday, Boot and 
Shoe Inn; Friday, Bickerion Bar; Saturday, Ciosi ltuuds, 
Bramhuio Moor — half-past 10. 
Burton Hunt, Lord!!. Uentinkk's.— F ir»l hunting day at BrsntUui 
Wood; second duy, Reephum Kennels— H. 
Cambridgeshire.— Monday, Jan. 10, Ahbuuly Towns; Friday, 20, 
didders Gaie; Monday, 23, Waddon— liall-past 10. 
Craven — Mnuduy, Btype; Wednesday, Smidleford Priory ; Friday, 
A dboiirne dia»e ; Saturday, diiuinrc Farm— Quarter in 11, 
Cheshire.— M onday, Tweinluw Hall— hull-past 10; Wednesday, Wil- 
kesley— 11; Thursday, Chulniondeley — hulf-pust 10 ; Saturday, 
Ruvensmour Windmill — ||glf«pa>t 10. 
Colter's (Mr.)— T uesday, Tnnherdeii ; Thursday, Sliorelium Hill; 
Saturday, Sunsted— Imlf-putt 10. 
Cottesmore.— M onday, Clipshani ; Tuesday, Market Overton ; Thurs- 
day, Hambleton j Saturday, Lauglium— 11. 
Crawley and Horsham. — Monday, Rowtanl; Wednesday, Rusper 
Village; Friday, Burred Amis— quiirh r to It. 
Drake's ( Mn.)— Monday, Hum Gite.i; Tuesday, Weston Peut Pill*; 
Thursday, Horton Common i Saturday, Wurdin KuRRtds— quarter 
Dirham County— T uesday, Wynyard Park— 11; Friday, Plaws- 
worih Bar— half-past 10. 
F. B.— Tuesday, Puleino Cross; Friday, Tradock Wood— half-unit 10. 
Lssex (FAST).— Tuesday, Crouch Fair Green; Thursday, Messing 
Street; (Saturday, Tonling, Rayleigh Anns— half-past 10. 
Fbsex (Mil. Henley Greaves's),— M onday, Hatfield Heath i Wed- 
nesday, Wrlitle; Friday, Old Sampfoid; Saturday, High Ongar 
Essex Union.— W ednesday, Gulleywood Common; Saturday, Ashing- 
dou Wants- 11. 
Essex and Supiolk — Tuesday, Thurringloii Hall; Friday, Stratford 
HilU— quarter lo II. 
Garth's (Ma )— Monday, Bripk Bridge; Wednesday, Bramshill; Fri- 
day, ptmuier»fi*m— hair-pust to. 
Uamulediin — Monday, (dswurih House; Wednesday, The Old Vine; 
Friday, The Kennels— quarter to II. 
Herefordshire (Lord Gifford's),.- T he first open day, Tillington 
Common — half-past 10. 
Heythkop (Lord Rcdesdule’s). — Monday, Clisppul House; Wednes- 
day, Burton Gate; Friday, Addtestrop House ; Huluiday, Blenheim 
-half-past 10. 
H-H.— Monday, Windmill Hill; Tuesday, West Titled { Thursday, 
Chilton Old House; Saturday, George Inn, OUlhum— quurter 
to 11. 
Holder nebs— Monday, Burton Constable; Tuesday, CotUnghum 
Castle; Thursday, Routli Bur; Friday, Sulimurshe— quarter to 11. 
Hcrworth (The .— Tuesday, Nensliani; Saturday, High Worsel Toll 
Bar — hulf-pust 10. 
Inguau’s (Mu. Meynell). — T he first day the wouthcr permits nut 
week, 11) rkley Lodge. 
Kbnt (East).— T uesday, M Wingfield Park; Friday, Scllinge Lees— 
half-past 10. 
Ledbury.— M onday, Bromsberrow Heath; Friday, Bosbury Village — 
haif-pasl 10. . 
Ludlow.— Tuesday, Kingsley— half-past 10. 
Lumley'h, (Mr.)— M onday, Grlngleyj Tuesday, Osberton; Thursday, 
Bundbcck Purk; Friday, Grove— half-past 10, 
New Forest (Mr. Theobald's). — Tuesday, Wllverley ; Tliursdny, 
Brlukwortn Pond; Saturday, The Union — hnl f-pust 10. 
Newton’s, (Mr.) — M onday, Gribbleford, near Hutherleigh; Thursday, 
Okoliampton — 10. 
Oakley.— M ondny, Sherrington Toll Bur; Thursday, Dungce Corner; 
Saturday, Hmvhury Gate— quarter to 11. 
Phillies's (Mn. Lort).— M onday, Wulieisen; Thursday, Cuckoo — lo. 
Pxtciibly. — M onday, sy well Wood ; Tuesday, Broekliall; Wednesday, 
North Kilworlh; Friday , Crumley ; Saturday, Dudby Toll Gate- 
quarter to 11. 
Quorn (Sir Richard SirrroN’s). — First day the weather per- 
mits, Quorn Kennels— 11. 
RUPFORD.— Monday, Wellow Green; Tuesday. Klikllngton ; Tliursdny, 
Thoresby Pork , Saturday, Purk IIull--liuif-|iQst 10. 
Rutland's, (Duke ov.)— F irst day the weather permits, Bclvoir Ken- 
nels — half-past 10. 
Shropshire.— Monday, Acton Burnell; Friday, For, Albrighton— 
half-pn't 10. 
Smith's (Mr. Assiff.TON)— Flisl open day, Crawlhoys Farm — II. 
Somerset (Subscription). -T ues lay, Jan. 17, Wick Park; Friday, 
20, Asholt Wood ; Tuesday, 24, Crowcombo lieuthfield; Friday, 
27, Raleigh’s Cross — half-past 10. 
South Down. — M onday, Excent; Wednesday, Rum Inn, Firle; Friday, 
Tile Old Ship— quarter to 11. 
South wold, (Mn. Cook's.) — Tuesday, Hnmerlngliam ; Thursday, 
Haington ; Saturday, Totlidl Wood — 11. 
Staffordshire (North).— S blidny, Dilliorn; Wednesday, Builuslon 
Hall; Friday, Tunstal, near Market Drayton — half-post 10. 
Suffolk.— M onday, Rlsiy Toll Gate; Thursday, Hum-heath Mill; 
Saturday, Ruugltam Hull — quarter In 11. 
Surrey Union.— M onday, Epsom Windmill; Tliursdny, Ewhurst 
Windmill; Saturday, Lenihcrhrnd Downs — half-past 10. 
Tickham Monday, Symlale; Thursday, l.ees Court; Saturday, I)od- 
dinglon ; Tuesday , 24, Squirrel Sioekberry ; Friday, 27, Conyer 
Mill — quarter to 11. 
Tjvbrton. — M onday, Stoodloy ; Thursday, Huntsham Castle; Saturday, 
Rackenfnrd Bell — half-past 10. 
Trelawney's (Mr.)— T uesday, Ncwnhatn Park; Saturday, Kings- 
hridge-road Station — 10. 
United Pack.— T uesday, Slanner Turnpike ; Friday, Llnhy — 10. 
Vine. — Mondiu, Archer Lodge; Thursday, Sulhampsteud House; 
Saturday, Cnnlium Heath— quarter to 11. 
V. W. H. (Mil ViLLEDOis'a). — Tuesday, Anipncy Park; Tliursdny, 
Charlton Purk; Saturday, 'i lie Magpie*— quarter lo 11. 
Warwickshire.— Monday, Walton; Tuesday, Mitford Bridge; Thurs- 
day, Sniitei field ; Friday, Church Tysoe — quarter to 11. 
Warwickshire (North).— T uesday, Haywood; Thursday, Princc- 
iliorpe; Sutuulay, Henley-in-Arden— quarter lo 11. 
Whbatland. — T uesday, Spoonbill; Friday, Lodgo Coppice — half- 
past 10. 
Wjieblb'S (Mr.)— T uesday, Yattendon— 11 ; Friday, Beech Hill— half- 
past 11. 
Wiltshire South. — First open hunting day (Tuesday excepted) 
Thoriiills— II. 
Woodovis. — M onday, Sydenham House; Thursday, Clapper Bridge— 
half-past 10. 
Worcestershire.— M onday, Red Lion Holt; Tuesday, Severn Stoke ; 
Thursday, Bishop's Wood; Friday, Radford Gate— half-past 10. 
Wyndham's (Colonel).— M onduy, B.mlehurst ; Wednesday, Domino 
Wood ; Friday, I.ugersholl Green— half-post 11. 
Wynn's (Sir W. W.)— Monday, Iscoyd; Wednesday, Llanypwll; 
Friday, Oteley Park; Saturday, Chorlton Lodge — hull-past 10. 
Yarborough's.— M onday, Rnvensdale Cross Roads; Wednesday, Yar- 
borough Camp; Friday, Kirton Station — 11. 
York and Aixsty. — Monday, Wigginglon Bar; Tuesday, Street 
Houses; Tliursdny, Burton Leonard; Saturday, Skipwllli Bridge— 
half-past 10. 
uarrieiis. 
Brighton.— M onday, Patchain; Wednesday, Kncqpouree; Suturduy, 
Dyke— quarter to 11. 
Brookside— Monday, Newmarket Hill; Thursday, Telscomhe Tye— 
half-past 10. 
B.V.— Tuesday, Dole's Ash, Hoglcase; Salurduy, Milborne Port— half- 
past 11. 
Carlisle.— T uesday, Halfway House, near DaUtou Road; Friday, 
Golden Fleece — 10. 
Craven. — T uesday, NnppaDnr; Friday, Bradley Lane End— 11. 
F. (The). — Tuesday, Ratcliam Village, near Knowslone; Thursday, 
Hangman’s Well; Saturday, Bully ford Gate— 10. 
High Peak.— F irst day the weather permits, Green Cowden House — II. 
Lewis's (Capt. Hampton ) —Monday, Hunting House— 11; Wednes- 
day, Buxton Arm*, Holy head Ruud— -12; Friday, Pentreuth Parks. 
Newcastle and Gateshead.— M onday, Ciuwcrook; Friday, Tyne- 
mouth — half-past 10. 
Plymouth, Devonfort, and Stoxehousb.— M onday, Hove Village 
— half-past 10. 
Stockton, Billinguau, and Hartlepool— M onduy, Greenabella ; 
Thursday, Elion — hulf-pasl 10. 
Torquay.— T uesday, Shipley Collaton — half-past 10. 
SCOTLAND. 
FOX HOUNDS. 
Dumfriesshire (Lord Dkumlanrig's). — Tuesday, Wnrmtiuble; 
Saturday, Korkliall — half-past 10. 
Lanarkshire and Rf nfrewshiue. — Saturday, Jan. 14, Castle 
Semple; Tuesday, 17, Euslwood; Saturday, 21, Broad field House — 
quarter to 11. 
HARRIERS. 
Tait’8 (Mr. A. D.)— Wednesday, Milrig; Saturday, Kilmaure Mains— 
hult-pusl U. 
IRELAND. 
STAG HOUNDS. 
Garrison (Co. Dll bun). — M onduy, Fairy House; Friday', Kilsliane 
— 1. 
Ward Union (Co. Quslin).— S aturday (this day), Dunboyne; Wed- 
nesday, Hally miicurne) ; Saturday, Fluthouse — 1. 
FOX HOUNDS. 
Baldwin's, Mr. G.— Monday, Gurinahorne ; Thursday, Palace Anne 
—10 
Blazers (Moyode C’astlb, Co. Galway) — Saturday (this day), 
Rareddy Gorsc; Tuesday, Ballinderry; Friday, Castle Taylor — 11. 
Caiiir Garrison. — T uesday, Burncourl; Friday, Scartana — half- 
past 10. 
Carlow and Island. — S aturday (this day), Bullingate : Monday, 
Oak Purk; Wednesday, Bally more; Friday, Bullycurney ; Satur- 
day, Aglindne Brtdgi — II. 
Kilkenny. — M onday, Fresh ford; Wednesday, Coulugh Cross Roads; 
Friday, Club House— 11. 
Kildare.— S aturday (tills day), Newbridge; Tuesday, Rathcoolc; 
Thursday, Sallins; Saturday, Donuden — 11. 
Louth — T uesday, Dunany; Thursday, Crowbawn ; Saturday, Castle 
Bellingham— quarter to 11. 
Meath.— S aturday (tills day), Cross Keys ami Ballyfore; Tuesday, 
Donaglipalrick Bridge — 11. 
Ormond and King's County.- Tuesday, Bushersiowu ; Friday, Beccli- 
wood Gall — 11. 
Quben’8 County.— T uesday, Denyfore; Saturday, Lisdufl'— 11. 
Route.— T uesday, Halljiiioney ; Friday, Bulleylihberl— 1 1. 
Wellport Club (Co. Galway).— S alurduy (tins day), New Forest; 
Thursday, Currowkeel ; Saturday, Welllort— 11. 
HARRIERS. 
Ballymaiion.— Monday, Glanmore; Friday, Doohamoncy — holf-past 
11. Should the weulher prove unfavourable, the huuud* will meet 
the following day, at the Kennel. 
Fifth Dragoon Guards. Monday, InnUoorrn Church*. Tliursdny, 
The Ovens— quurter lo 12. 
Lecalr. — W ednesday and Friday, Newtownards. 
Monaghan. — Wednesday, Thrcc-Mtle-llouse ; Saturday, Mount 
Louise — hnlf-pnst 11. 
Palmbrstown (Co. Dublin). — Saturday (this dqy), Lucan Rate 
Course; Tuesday, Culdblow Bridge; Saturday, Pwluterstown— 12. 
Rook. — Monday, Teuipleuoe; Friduy, Ardmoyle Bridge — 11. 
Tullamomb (King's County) —M onday, Bluek Lion; Thursday, 
Newtown- -11. 
Wicklow.— M onday, Newrath Bridge; Friday, Newbridge. 
Woodcock Siiootino. — For many years past there hns 
not been such great flocks of woodcock in this country ns 
at present. Lords Clonbroek and Crofion and their party 
shot an immense number ill the woods of Clonbroek, 
Cttstlokully, WountboUew, and Dalystown. At Itox- 
borough, Marulebill, and other covers in that localityi 
Lords Clanricnrdo, Dunsandlc, Clanmorris, nnd party, 
were equally successful. At Moyne, Mr. M. J. Browne 
and party were also astonishingly successful. Mr. B- 
himself, with one gun, shot iu two days the extraordinary 
number of 27i brace of cock, together with an immense 
quantity of hares and snipe, &c . — Galway racket 
