The Welshman

C ARMARTHEXSHIRE AGRICULTURAL I ,],. J: £¡_ .J: íJn.lvv.w \.).1. SOCIETY. The third anniversary meeting of t'e members of this Society took place on Tuesday last. The Cattle Snow took place in par: of the field in which the Carmarthen New Market is iu course of erec- tion, and was in e, or-; rspcct a most aacees»fu! one. At an early hour in the moraine, an A indeed, ii,) to the hour of closing the "how yard, groups of cattle continued to pour in, all of them in first-rate condition. The greatest eagerness was evinced on the part of the assembled multitude to obtain a view of the stock. Amongst tjuse present we observed ne;¡rlv a:1 the leading agriculturists of the county, the majority of whose names .%I'II he found in our report of the pro- ceedings at d-ilner. At about 2 o'clock, the gates of the yard were thrown open and the eager crowd rushed In to gratify their curiosity by gazing 1m and examining thoroughly some of the finest animals ever exhibited in the Principality. The Bull which gained the highest prize was as tine a specimen of the Durham breed as ever need be seen, and in size looked much more like an elephant than a bnlJ. The" fattest ox" too, belonging to Mr. Good?, was a superb animal of the black or Castlemartm breed, with a fine pair of branching horns. He attracted the attention of numbers of the knowing ones in agricul- tural matters. The ox s hown by W. Morris, Esq., also attracted considerable attention. The three milch cows shown by Mr. Simon Thomaa, of Pontcarreg, and the sheep shown by Mr. Morgan, of ,L,e5;rda, were universally admired, while the boar and sow of the famed Alltycadno breed were loudly extolled by all pre- sent. In fact ail the animals, whether those which gained prizes or those which were unsuccessful, were in splendid condition, and altogether the Shew exhibited a decided and manifest improvement upon that of any preceding year. Not the le"tr".tifyjng circumstance connected with this anniversary meeting is the fact that the majority of the prizes were carried off by tenant farmers. This occurrence we cannot but hail as a proof that the society is not a pet aHilir for the ratitication of the bndowners exclusively, hut that it is conducted on te fairest pri;¡-I ciples of equity and equality, and th?t its objects are participated in aliks by landlord and tenant. We cannot conclude this notice of the Shew without observing that the arrangements for the exhibition, which were entirely under the management of Mr. Goode, the indefatigable secretary to the society, gave universal satisfaction, as did also the decisions uf the judges. THE DINNER. About one hundred members of the co;i- prising the chief agriculturists in ciii-it, ;ia-, duwn to dinner at about three o'clock, in the long room of the Ivy Bush Hotel. The dinner was an excellent one, and gave great satisfaction to all present. The chair was taken bv the President of the Society, D. A. S. Davies Esq., M.P., while R. G. Thomas, Esq., officiated as Vice chairman. Amongst the company we observed :-I). Morris, Esq., M.P., Sir John Mansel, Bart., R. J. Nevill, Esq., D. Pugh, Esq., Chairman of the Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions, W. 0. Brigstocke, Esq., Blaenpant, J. E. Saunders, Esq., Glanrhydw, E. LI. Williams, Esq., Gwernant Park, A. L).Williams, Esq., Alderbrook Hall, J. W. Philipps, Esq., Aber- glasnev, D. J. Edwardes, Esq., Rhydygors, T, C. Morris, Esq., W. Morris, Esq., E. C. Lloyd Had, Esq., W. G. Hughes, E-q., Abercothy, D. T. B. Davies, Esq., Maes, ycrigiau, Lent. Dod, 6t'n Inniskillen Dragoons, T. S. Heptinstail, Esq., W. du Buisson, Esq., G:ynhir, W. H. Shield, Esq., Llandawke, T. Jones, Esq., M.D., J. Lewis, Esq., Llandilo, W. B. Gwyn, Esq., Pilroath, Rev. J. W. Morris, Ystradmeirig, W. Chambers, Esq., Llanelly, R. Rees, E. H. Stacey, J. P. Lewis, J. Rogers, E Stephens, D. J. B. Ed wardes, Lewis Morris, J. L. Thomas, E. M. Davies, J. Young, T. Richards, R. W aters, W. Waters, J. Lewis Philipps, J as. Gwyn, E. Gwyn, Esqrs., Mr. J. Leonard, and Mr. Wapham, the Judges of the Stock, Geo. Goode, Esq., Secretary to the Society, &c. &c. &c. After the cloth had been removed, the Chairman gave The Queen" which was received with 3 times 3, as was also the toast of Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Roval Family." The Chairman "then rose to propose the health of a much respected nobleman who had set them all an example as agriculturists, by the high order in which his farms were always kept. He need hardly mention the Lord Lieutenant of the county to ensure the toast a hearty reception. Lord Dynevor's health was drank with 3 times 3, and loud applause. The Chairman next proposed the health of David Jones, Esq., of Glanbrane Park. High Sheriff for the county of Carmarthen, and in doing so said that he couid not overlook the fact that that gentleman was this year the President of the Llandovery Agricultural So- ciety. He hoped that some member of that Society was present who would respond to the tr),st. The Hi2;h Si.enfi s health was drank with enthusiasm and mucn interest and amusement were excited bv the speech of Mr. M. Rees, of Tynywaun, who rose& address- ed the meeting in the Welsh language, for the purpose of eulogising Mr. David Jones. He said that he was con- fident that Mr. Jones was as good a landlord as was in the count), if not better than any. He encouraged his tenants by draining for them, and the consequence Was that employment was given to labourers. Bv this means both tenants and labourers were benefitted, and ulti- mately Mr. Jones himself was the benefitted party. (Sheers.) The Chairman then proposed The Armv and Navy" and in conjunction with that toast, Lieut. 'Dod and the troops s.tationed in Carmarthen. Lieut. Dcd bricftv returned thanks. The BishoPilnd Clergy of the Diocese was next given. The ller. J. W. '.Morris, of Ystradineurig, returned thanks. The Vice Chairman then rose and said -that he had been requested, & had been honoured by being requested, to propose a toa-t which it afforded him peculiar pleasure to submit to their notice. When he told them that one of the gentlemen whose health he was about to propose was not only an annual subscriber of five guineas to the funds of the Society, but that he gave two cups of the value of £à) in addition as premiums ;-(Checrs) & when he told them that the other gentleman was no other than the President of the Society, (Cheers) who also gave six guineas and two silver cups, and that they were the. Members for the county of Carmarthen who were thus liberal in fostering the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Society, lie apprehended that he need say no more to induce them to drink their healths with all the honours they were capable The toast was drank with the greatest enthusiasm. D. A.S. Davies, Esq., M.P., rose to return thanks, and in doing so regretted extremely that it fell to his lot to return them thanks single handed for the honour thev had conferred upon him & his honourable colleague, who had gone on a tour on the continent. It was gratifying to be able to state that his absence from the country was not occasioned by ill health and that it was onlv tem- porary. (Cheers.) After the arduous duties of the last Session of Parliament, and after the trials and anxieties which he had so lately experienced in this county in the discharge of his duty as Vice Lieutenant, he thought no one could grudge Cul. Irevor a short relaxation. (Hear, hear.) He was sorry that the Vice Chairman had no- ticed. the trilling conations which he had given to the Society. He considered it a paltry stuflfeDmpared with what he owed to the interests of th nty. He had given as much as he thought his posi ill the county demanded, and he had given it for the encouragement of Agriculture, which lie had ever deemed of paramount importance. Ho would not detain them by anv common place remarks, but should sat that he sincere y felt their kindness in dnn King his health and should sit down drinlugg all their good health. (Cheers.) T hain:¡an ag¡Ól rose and said, Ùat he wished to pro' e the health of a gentleman who devoted his time and talents to the interest not only of his constituents but ot his country at large. In any loca l matters that came before parliament his valuable assjstane was a lways to be ohtamed when required, and he was indefatigable in his zealous endeavours to benefit those whom he re- presented. lIe (the Chairman) lizid k-noirn hii-i in pri- vate life for very many years, and felt much pleasure in proposing the health of David Morris, Esq., M. P. for the united boroughs of Carmarthen and Llanelly, whom they all knew and respected. The toast was received with loud and long continued cheering, accompanied with every demonstratioa of fer- vent delight and satisfaction. D. Morris, Esq., begged to return his cordial thanks for the kind and complimentary manner in which the company had received the toast which had been pro- posed b}' his hon. friend the Chairman in terms so hand some, and so much old his deserts. (Cries of "No, no.") He was sure that ',here was not one who heard him that did not feel sincere satisfaction at the annual gradual improvement of the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Society. (Cheers.) He was gratified that the Cattle Shew that morning had been so creditable to the exhi- bitors, and he was much gratified at seeing so numerous and respectable an assemblage on that occasion, who had met together for the purpose of furthering the objects of the Society. He considered that those objects were not confined to competition for stock, nor for improvements in the manufacture of implements, or in the methods of cultivating the ground but consisted also ill the bringing together,as on the present occasion, ofa number of gen- tlemen of station, wealth and respectability, to meet their tenants in friendly intercourse. (Loud cheers.) It was a source of great satisfaction to him to find that bv the unwearied exertions and assiduity of the friends of agriculture in the county theSoeietv foremost rank of Agricultural Societies in Wales. (Cheers.) At the last anniversary meeting it was expected that the benefit of Railway communication w7ouid be extended to this county. It was then, as in most cases, at that time it matter or doubt. That doubt however was now a certainty, as the Act of Parliament had passed. (Cheers.) It was aitiicuit to ascertain the extent or amount of the benefits wtlidl "ouid accrue to this country, but this he was sure oi", that the agricultural interest would lareelv participate in those benefits. (Cheers.) There would, be a great influx of strangers, and avast outlay of capital; greater facility of intercourse would be afforded with dis- tricts better cultivated, and, above all, a more effectual transit of the produce of the country would take place. (Cheers.) He hoped to live to see the day when the We.sh farmers would sonci their cattle to Smithfield Market, (loud cheers)—not in the present jaded and ex- hausted state in which they were sent there (hear,hear) but in prime condition and so as to realise the best prices. (Cheers.) The money thus obtained would be returned to the country and' diffused in trade and com- merce. (Hear.) He held that trade and agriculture were so inseparably connected that when one prospered the other prospered also, and when one was depressed the Other would also sink. (Cheers.) As there was a vast mass of business to be transacted that evening he should not detain them longer, but should conclude by ottering them his best wishes for the perpetuity and pros- perity of the Society. Thanking them for the honour they had done him, he begged to drink all their heanhs in return. The hon. member sat down amid great cheerirj g. The Chairman next proposed Froiperity to the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Society." On behalf of this toast he was <B sir HIS of enlisting all t?ioir feelings anil, sympathies as he wag certain no object could better ¡ further the interests of this county than the successful promotion of agriculture. (Cheers.) It did not become him to enter into the history of the vast improvements èhat. had heen effected of hte in the agriculture of this county. But they must all have seen tÜf>il1 and must. all have iearnt that science had been brought to bear in a great measure on the study of agriculture, and by none more effectually than by these Societies, He could not uut congratulate himself on having the honour of presiding over such a meeting as the present. His hon. frillcl, Mr. Morris, had dilated so- Eloquently and convincingly upon the benefits that would accrue from railroads that he had as it were removed one of the topics from his (Mr. Davies's) speech. He must however observe that not only was one railroad certain of being constructed, but according to present appearances he thought they should have more. He would not further detain them from doing justice to the toast, which was Prosperity to the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Society." The toast having been received with due honours, T. S. Heptinstail, Esq., was called upon to reply. He rose and observed that he had very little to add to what had been already said, but yet he was desirous of making one or two remarks. He wished to state that in the introduction of the improvements and changes which even within the past few years had been effected, there were two partil's who were requisite for their full de- velopment, and each party had a distinct and separate duty to perform. The landlords and tenants were the twoparties he alluded to. The landlords should in the first place grant leases, and thus give security to their tenants to enable them to invest their capital in improving the land and in the second place the landlords should give more commodious buildings to their tenantry, and thus place them fully in a condition to lay out their capital to advantage. But there was a duty expected on the te- nants' part also. It was fruitless to expect landlords to go to any expense unless the tenants came forward to support them. (Hear.) One other remark he would make, and that was that at a meeting elsewhere an al- lusion had been made as to the scarcity of turnips in Carmarthenshire, and it was therefore sought to be in- ferred that husbandry was backward in the county. Now he asserted that there were three farmers in the hundred of Derllis, tenants of Lord Kensington, who grew more turnips than all the farmers in the hundred of Castle- martin. (Cheers.) He wished the county to stand right as regarded its agricultural credit, and he therefore stated this fact in order to correct the wrong impression that had gone abroad. (Cheers.) The Chairman then proposed the health of Sir James Cockburn, Bart., President of the Society for the ensuing yea" which was rerei ,oed with great cheering. D. Pugh, Esq., next rose, and was received with con- siderable applause. He said that he had been requested to propose a toast, but he had not been requested to do so by hi friend in the chair; because thongh it WlS one j of the best toasts of the evening, the Chairman, wouJd, he knew, be the last to suggest it. He knew they would all receive it with enthusiasm when he told them that it was the health of the President of the Society, D. S. Davies, Esq.; (loud cheering) who to an untiring zeal in the discharge of his parliamentary duties, added much knowledge as an excellent practical agriculturist. (Cneers.) He (Mr. Pugh) had witnessed with great pleasure the proceedings of the Cattle Shew that morn- ing, and had heard with great gratification that evening of the increasing success of the Society. When peace reigned throughout the world he would ask them what better could they turn their attention to than to cultivate the arts of peace ? How could they who lived in rural districts be better employed than in agricultural occupa- tions ? (Hear, hear.) Those hands which in peaceful times were engaged in subduing the soil, and making it yield forth constant increase, had ever also been, and would again be, the best at subduing the enemies of their country, should occasion require it. (Loud cheers.) Those who fought so bravely for their country in the late war, andhad beaten their swords into ploughshares & their spears into pruning hooks, were always good and loyal citizens—ready to work peacefully in agricul- tural occupations; and when the time required that their ploughshares and pruning hooks should be beaten back into spears and swords, these were the men that the recruiting serjeant preferred; these were the sub- stance of which our Notts and our Pictons were formed. (Loud cheers.) And now as had been justly observed. they lived in peaceful times, when by the application of mechanical contrivances, and by means of railroads, distance had been almost annihilated, and London would in a very s hort time behold all England, Scotland, and Wales,athcr gates. (Cheers.) Those counties in the vicinity of London, which from their proximity to the metropolis, had hitherto been most highly favoured, would oe favoured no more, as the remotest counties would have at least an equal chance of competition. Distance would then be out of the question, as those counties would be preferred which were able to raise the best crops, and breed the best stock on their soil. (Cheers.) Thus vying with other counties in honour- able rivalry, he trusted on many occasions to meet the members of the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Society as practical men discussing practically each new invention as it was discovered, and benefitting by each improvemrnt, until it went forward not in the rear of the march of agriculture, but in the vanguard. (Cheers.) It was therefore that he wished well to such Societies as these and consequently predicted success to Agriculture. In conclusion he wouid observe that that Society would never lack the success it deserved, so long as the staunch agriculturists whom he then saw around him supported it, so long as it was presided over by such men as his ex- cellent friend, Mr. Saunders Davies, whose health he had the honour to propose. (Loud cheers.) :\1r. Dayies's health was drank with all the honours and amid enthusiastic cheering. D. A, S, Davies, Esq" in returning thanks observed, that had he oratoiy of a very high order, it would soon be exhausted in expressing his grateful sense of the honour conferred upon him, and would be completely overshadowed by the eloquence of his hon. friend who had proposed the compliment. He felt constrained to acknowledge, that althou¡1;h he had been extolled as an excellent agriculturist, yet if his estate were examined by any of the cUlIJpetentjlldes then present, he was afraid it would fall short of their expectations. He must say, however, that he was exceedingly fond of agricultural pursuits, which interested him much, and he did not know of any pursuit which interested him more. (Hear, hear.) Agriculture was themcans for providing support and subsistence for man, and if estatcs or farms were cultivated properly, they were not only profitable, but were also a great ornament to the country. He had now he believed exhausted the subject as far as regarded himself, and he would merely observe further that he had received by post from Dublin a printed paper con- taining "Adyice to Farmers," which he considered well adapted for circulation in the countv. He would, how- ever, give it tc their active secretary, Mr. Goode, who would lay it before the Committee, and if it received their sanction, a number could be printed and distri- buted. He should not detain them longer, but con- clude by expressing his thanks for the high compliment they had paid him, and which he feit was undeserved. (Cries of" X 0, no. He was nevertheless deeply grate- ful for it, and should sit down, wishing all present health and every happiness. The Chairman proposed the health of two gentlemen, without whose assistance the Society could not well flourish-he meant the gentlemen who had so ably filled the office of Judges of the Stock that day, Messrs. Leo- nard and Wapham. The toast having been drank with due honours, Mr. Leonard rose to reply on behalf of himself and Mr. Wap- ham, and assured the company that they had passed their opinion that morning fairly between man and man. (Hear, hear.) He returned them his thanks for the hon- our done them, and said that if ever their services were again required, they should be most happy to render them. The Vice Chairman said that he had been requested by the Commander in Chief on this occasion, Mr. George Goode, to deviate a little from the usual order of toasts, and to propose one which ought to have emanated from the Chairman. In all societies it is well known that unless the wheels were greased they could not go on well, and that without a Treasurer nothing could be done. (Hear, hear.) He had peculiar pleasure, there- fore, in proposing his good health on this occasion. He was aware that no person was more anxious for the well being of this Society, than his friend, Mr. W. Morris. He went to the great Agricultural Show at Shrewsbury, in order to learn all that was going on in Great Britain with regard to agriculture, and certain of his machines and instruments had been exhibited that day in the snow-field. (Hear, hear.) And even when taking his pleasure on the Continent, he had cut short his stay there, and hastened home to attend this meeting. He thought they would all agree with him in thinking that they would not do right if they did not welcome the re- turn of their Treasurer. The toast was drank amid loud cheering. W. Morris, Esq., begged to return his most sincere thanks for the kind and Cordial manner in which his health had been proposed and received. It had been truly observed that no person was more anxious or more desirous to promote the objects of the Society than he was, and it afforded him sincere pleasure to find that his humble services had been so highly appreciated. In alluding to the ifnancial affairs of the Society, he was ) happy to observe that they had been able to make both ends meet, but no more. When, however, the Society I had shown that it was foutitkd to public support, he hoped that those noblemen and gentlemen in Carmar- thenshire, who were so deeply interested indts agricul- tural welfare, would no longer hesitate to give that sup- port to the Society which he considered that every man who owned an acre of land in the county, was bound to n.ffordit. (Loud cheers.) His only ohject in yiew was to promote the interests of the Society, and he trusted he might therefore be excused for making these remarks. (Cheers.) The Chairman next said that there was not one toast which he had more pleasure in proposing than that of the "Successful Candidates," and with that toast he would couple the name of Lcw?s Morris, Eq., merdy observ- ing that he was glad that gentleman had so ably turned his mind to the pursuif of the useful, and he?trustcd pro- fitable science of agriculture. (Cheers.) The toast having been drank with loud applause, Lewis }I(;rris,. Esq., begged to return t.hauks. for the honour. lie wished to allude to a topic which was partly connected with agriculture, and partly with the legal profession, and he would mention incidentally that the law, now-a-days was much more prontable than farming. (Lau&{ht/) He had had conversations with many les;at .gentlemen in Breconshire and Monmouth- shire, who were agents for large landed proprietors, re- specting the growth of turnips. In one conversation in particular with the agent to the Duke of Beaufort, he was informed that in all leases in those counties, there was a clause inserted that the tenant should grow a cer- tain number of acres of turnips, and that he should hoe them twice. Now, if gentlemen in this county were to insert that clause in their leases, he was satisfied they would soon see the benefit of it. If a tenant once grew turnips, lie would never after be without them. (Cheers.) The Chairman then proposed the health ofa most me. ritorious class of pprsous-hc meant the Unsuccessful Competitors. Before he awarded the premiums he thought that proposing their healths might blunt the aeuteness of their feelings in being disappointed at not gaining a prize. (Laughter.) He hoped they would not be disheartened, hut that they would renew their efforts and again compete next year, when he trusted they Ujll prove successful. The healths of the Unsuccessful Competitors" were then Úrunk with honours. R. G. Thomas, Esq., aid that it was a consolation to hin, as one of tlw unsuccessful competitors, that there was 5ti¡ palIn in Gikad and a physician there, anr1 such he found in his friend, the Chairman, (laughter.) He (Mr. Thomas) was not a great agriculturist, but he was happy to say that his son took great delight in agri cultural matters, and that it was to indulge him that he allowed the animals which he exhibited to come over, and not in the hope of gaining a premium. He was quite sure that he should not be lauzhed at for so doing, and he hoped tor better luck next time. Next year he trusted to bring something over that was worthy the at- tention of the judges, and would carry off a prize. (Hear, hear.) The Secretary, Mr. Goode, then read the following LIST OF THE PREMIUMS AWARDED. CATTLE. For the best Bull of any breed, Premium given bv the Hon. G. R. Trevor, M.P. silver Ctlp, vallIe of £5 .j,- J. A. W. Cross, Esq., Abermarlais Park. For the second best Ball of any breed £ 4.—This pre- mium was awarded to W. B. Gwyn, En., but there l e,,1 to W. B. G-,v y n, Ei-i., but being some demur as to the qualification of the animal, the decision was left to the Committee. For the best yearling Bull, bred by the exhibitor. £ 'i.— W. Esq. For the best Cow in Milk, £ -3—W. du Buisson, Esq. For the best 2-year old Heifer, bred by the exhibitor, £: W. B. Gwyn, Esq. For the best year ling Heifer, hred'bv the exhibitor, 1:2. T. S. Heptinstail, Esq. For the best pair of 2-year old Steers, bred by the exhibitor, E3. -LI. V. Watkins, Esq. For the best pair of yearling Steers, bred by the exhibitor, £ 2. — W. Waters, Esq. For the 3 best Milch Cows, in full profit, Premium given by D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., Silver Cup value £5 5s.—Mr. Simon Thomas, Pontcarreg. For the fattest Ox, Silver Cup given by D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., value £.5 .js.-}lr. Goode. SHEEP. For the best Ram of any breed, Pium given by Hon. G. R. Trevor, M.P Ei.-LI. V. Watkins, Esq. For the best Pen of Ewes 5 in number of any breed and age including crosses, Silver Cup value £ 5 Os.—Mr. Morgan, Maesgwrda. LONG WOOLLED SHEEP. For the best 2-year old, or aged Ram, including crosses, £ 2.—Mr. Goode. For the best yearling Ram, including crosses, (bred by the exhibitor) Long Wool, £L.-No merit. For the best Pen of five 2-year old or aged Ewes, having reared Lambs in 1815, Long Wool including crosses, ;E3.-Nir. G oc, de. For the best Pen of 5 yearling Long Woolled Ewes, including crosses, bred by the exhibitor, £ 3.— W. B. Gwyn, Esq. SHORT WrOOLLED SHEEP. For the best 2-year old or aged Ram, £ 3.—Mr. Morgan, Maesgwrda. For the best yearling Ram, bred by the exhibitor, £2,- Mr. Thomas, Pontcarreg. For the best Pen of five 2-year old or aged Ewes, having reared Lambs in 18to, Maesgwrda. For the best Pen of 5 yearling E'.ves, bred by the exhi- bitor, £3.-lr. :\lorgan, Maesgwrda. PIGS. For the best Boar, £ 3.—Mr. J. Evans, Alltycadno. For the best Sow, £ 3.—Mr. J. Evans, Alltycadno. HORSES. For the best Stallion, Premium given by the Hon. G. R. Trevor, M.P., £ 10.— Mr. Hughes, Trebersed. For the best Cart Stallion, £ ■).—Lewis Morris, Esq. For the best Brood Mare, calculated to breed Hunters or Hackneys, £ 3.—Mr. W. James, Bailyglas. For the best Brood Mare, of the Cart Breed, £ 2.—Mr. Williams, Closeglas. For the best 2-year old Colt or Filly, calculated for a Hunter or hack, (bred by the exhibitor,) E3.-E. C. Lloyd Hall, Esq. For the best yearling Colt or Filly, calculated for Hunter or Hack, (bred by the exhibitor,) ;C2,-T. W. Lawford, Esq uire. For the best 2-vear old Cart Colt or Filly, (bred by the exhibitor,) £ 2.—J. L. Thomas, Esq., Caeglas. For the best yearling Cart Colt or Filly, (bred by the exhibitor,) The Chairman then said that he had much pleasure in proposing the health of the Secretary, Mr. Geo. Goode; after the care and attention which he had shown for some time past in promoting the interests of the society, he thought the company could not do less than drink his health with all the honours. Mr. Goode's health was then drank with great en- thusiasm and long continued applause. Mr. Goode in returning thanks begged to state that he felt proud to think that the Society was rapidly pro- gressing. The Show that morning must convince all who witnessed it, that instead of retrograding, the So- ciety was fast increasing in public favour and estimation an d was evidently doing a vast quantify of bcnefit to the agriculture of the county. Latterly, support of the warmest kind had been given to it by several gentlemen, who had .been perfectly unsolicited oil the subject, and amongst others he could name Capt. Delmc Davies, of Ilighinead. They expressed their conviction that the So- ciety was conducted on proper principles, and stated that it gave them infinite satisfaction to join it (Loud cheers.) Perhaps this was hardly the proper place to ailude to other Agricultural Societies, but he had seen a report in the public papers (and he saw no reason to doubt the accuracy of that report) that a noble lord had stated at the Pembrokeshire Meeting, that he had tra- velled 06 miles to attend it, and had not seen an acre of turnips. Now, he wished to mention that he had ob- tained returns from all the districts of the Society, by which he found that before the Society was established, there were in the hundred of Derllis only 400 acres of turnips, and there are now nearer 1,200 acres. (Cheers.) In other districts the increase had been equally pro- gressi ve. At the conclusion of the year he had no doubt but that a report would b? drawn up by the eomftiittee, which could not fail to convince every gentleman that the Society was doing an immensity of good. (Cheers.) He was, however, convinced that nothing could do greater harm to the Society than the utterance and cir- culation of such statements as those to which he had alluded. (Hear, hear.) He had therefore felt it his duty to advert to them. (Cheers.) Mr. Leonard:—He must have been blind or asleep. (Laughter.) Mr. Goode continued by asserting that around his farm there was scarcely a farmer but who now grew his turnips, and he and Mr. W. B. Gwyn, had cheerfully lent them their turnip drills and other implements on all occasions to assist them. The society had effected a great good, inasmuch as it had quite convinced a great number of farmers that the cultivation of turnips was not to be lost sight of. (Hear, hear.) He asserted that however they might succeed in producing good cattle they could do nothing without green crops. (Hear, hear.) Nothing was more calculated to injure this Society than the noble lord's observations. In 1839 there were not more than .500 acres of turnips in the whole county, and now there were nearer b'000 acres. (Hear, hear.) Under these circumstances he contended that the Society was still worthy of support, and he hoped no person would be irijueed to withdraw his sub- scription in consequence of what had fallen from the noble Earl. In conclusion he begged to observe that no exertion on his part should be wanting to ensure the success of the Society, and to deserve the high compli- ment they had paid him. (Loud chetrg.) Sir John Mansel said that it was. ??M?elv gratifying to all of them to see the bene???? Society had already effected in the County. testimony to the truth of wilat Mr. Goode ha re,?;pectir?g the increase of the growth of turnips in the county, and said that in 1839 there were not perhaps .50 acres grown. (Hear, hear.) Witn regard to Lord Cawdor's remarks, he thought they ought not to take them in the light they did. He was satisfied the noble Earl did not mean to throw any slur upon this county or anything in it. He was extremely anxious for the prosperity of that Society. (Cries of why does he not subscribe, then," and great excitement.) lie-ni glit not have seen any turnips, but that did not alter the tact that they were grown. He repeated that he was of opinion the meeting took a wrong view of what liis Lordship had said. The chairman said that he wished to announce that a gentleman who was possessed of large property, and was deeply interested in the agricultural welfare of the countv, had expressed his desire to him to become a member of that Society—he alluded to Mr. Colby, of Ffvnonau. (Loud Cheers.) Before he sat down he would propose the health of the Visitors that day, since he could hardly call any that were present strangers. The toast was received with due honours. Mr. l. Waters, of Penally Court, returned thanks. He said that allusion had been made to the propriety of adding a clause to all leases making it imperative upon every farmer to cultivate turnips. He wished that could be done to a certain extent, but he should not like to see every farmer bound to that, because it required a capital on the part of the tenant. What Mr. Heptinstail had said was worthy of attention as it must be allowed that whatever benefitted the tenant likewise bencfitted the landlord. (Hear, hear.) After some further observa- tions, Mr Waters concluded by remarking that from the Stock that had been exhibited that morning, no doubt could be entertained but that the society had greatly improwd since last year. (Cheers.) Vv". Morris, Esq., rose and said that he was anxious to propose the health of the Vice Chairman, who had materially contributed to the conviviality of the evening. (Cheers.) lie hoped that he should be excused if he took this opportunity of making a few short remarks as regarded what had fallen from Sir John Mansel. He could only draw the conclusion that Lord Cawdor was not aware of the extent to which turnips were cultivated in Carmarthenshire, either from that noble earl's having no connection with agriculture or from his being a non- resident in the county. (Hear, hear.) He thought nothing more need be said on that subject, and he begged to propose the Vice Chairman's health. The toast was drank amidst the loudest applause and 3 times 3. R. G. Thomas Esq., said that it was at a very short notice that he undertook the part which he had enacted before them that en uing. lie did however, because he was satisfied that if he showed a wish to help the great and glorious cause which they all had met to fur- ther, he should be well supported. (Hear, hear.) He certainly had not expected to he so well backed as he had been. It WHS however a stimulus to him to act in any manner in future that he might esteem conducive to the prosperity of the agricultural interest. A great many allusions had been made that evening to the turnip question. Thev had all heard of questions which em- barrassed the Ministry, such as the Irish question but new they had got the turnip question thrown in amongst them. (Laughter.) Now he was in i, situation to say a few words gn the turnip question. In his capacity as one of the Committee of the Society he had been requested by their ever active and zealous Secretary, Mr. Goode, to let him know the quantity of turnips grown in his district. On the first blush of the thing he should have rcplird that there were no turnips ill the district except those which were grown by his friend, Mr. Au- gustus Brigstocke, at Gellydrwyll, or by his near neigh- bour, Mr. William Lewes. But as he knew that common rumour was the worst possible thing to depend upon, he determined to take other means to ascertain the exact amount He went into Newcastle Mar set and there took hold first of one farmer and then of another, asking e;!eh what amount of turnips they grew. To his surprise he found from 2o to 30 acres that, he had never be,ore heard of. He had no doubt that the noble lord had been simiiarly situated, and not having the opportunity of knowing the exact amount, had spoken at random. Now it did happen that some of his best tenants were the largest growers of turnips. He begged to return his thanks for the honour done him and to assure them that he would always do the best in his power to support the Society, being of opinion that if they could manage to unite business with pleasure, it was the best thing going. (Lflnghter.) In conclusion ne begged to drink all their health. J. E. Saunders, Esq. wished to propose the health of a large landed proprietor w ho was undeniably the best landlord in the whole county. He (Mr. Saunders) had resided all his life in the county amongst its inhabitants, and he knew the different friends of agriculture. He repeated that the gentleman whose health he was about to propose was a large landed proprietor, and that his estates were all beautifully cultivated, and his tenants happy and comfortable. (Cheers.) Further than this, he was a resident landlord who never went out of the coun- try, and was a staunch supporter of the agricultural society, (cheers) and he would add that w hatever he took in hand was almost sure to prosper. He begged to pro- pose the health of William Owen Brigstocke, Esq., of Blaenpant, the best landlord in the county of Carmar- I then. (Tremendous cheering.) Mr. Brigstocke's^ health was drank in the most en- thusiastic manner, Mr. Saunders acting as fugleman to the cheering. W. O. Brigstocke, Esq. returned thanks in a highly characteristic and pithy speech, observing that he felt greatly obliged for the compliment; that he was very much pleased with all his tenants, and that they paid him very regularly. (Cheers.) E. C. Lloyd Hall, E, sq., wished to trespass for a few minutes on the attention of the meeting, while he pro- posed a toast which he was sure would be received with enthusiasm. In Cardiganshire an agricultural society existed which embraced part of the district included in this society, and he hoped that though there should be a generous rivalry, there would still be un- diminished friendship between the societies. lie hoped that theTivy-side Society would receive a stimulus to try to emulate what he had witnessed that morning. (Hear, hear.) He did not wish to occupy the attention of the meeting by any lecture on agriculture, but he thought a few hints might not be amiss as to the mode in which he himself had cultivated his farm and when he told them that he as a private gentleman had cultivated 150 acres of land without losing money he thought that that should excite practical agriculturists to renewed exertions. (Cheers.) He should be glad to see his sys- tem adopted more generally, and he was sure the pro- fit derived would be much greater. He began with tur- nips, and before he went further, he would say that he considered turnips the "heet anchor of husbandry (cheers.) Without them it was, as his friend the Vice President reminded him, "no go." (Laughter) Without them he was sure they would net have such a Cattle Show as they had witnessed that morning. (Hear.) Well, then, his first crop was turnips, his second barley, with clover, but he never used rye-grass. After the clover he ploughed in for wheat; after that he had vetches, then oats, then potatoes, and then turnips again. He some- times managed to steal a crop of turnips after the vetches, and so he had nine crops in eight years. (Hear, hear.) He thought then that lie fairly rivalled his neighbours. If he was more at home, and could pay more attention to his farm, he had no doubt he could make a great deal more money by it. He would not now go through the reasons why he adopted his system of cultivating the land, but merely threw out these suggestions for others to adopt or not. He did not ask them to follow his plan, but he asked them to think upon it, and if they thought well of it, to follow it. (Hear, hear.) In conclusion, he begged to propose in connection with the Tivy Side Agricultural Society, the health of E. Lloyd Williams, Esq., of Gwer- nant Park. (Cheers.) After the toast had been duly honoured, E. Ll. Williams, Esq., returned thanks in a humourous strain which convulsed the company with laughter for a considerable length of time. He remarked that his friend Mr. Hall had said that he contrived to steal a crop of his own turnips, but he (Mr. Williams) found that his neighbours stole his turnips for him and so saved him a deal of trouble. (Laughter.) He recommended the use of women to superintend turnip fields, but regretted that no method had yet been discovered by wflich they could be kept from talking while at work. (Laughter.) He suggested that the Society should offer a premi um for the best method of preventing women talking while at work in a turnip field, and lie. should then have a chance of gaining a premium, since he had hit upon an expe- dient for that purpose. (Laughter.) The respected President had mentioned that he had received a letter from Ireland containing ad vice to farmers; now he (Mr. W.) would recommend them all to peruse the articles written by the Times' Commissioner in Ireland, which afforded more practical information, simply detailed, than anything he had ever read. They could not be perused too often. He once more begged to return them thanks for the honour they had done him. The Vice Chairman then said that having done due honour to their neighbours in Cardiganshire, they could not do less than wish Prosperity to the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Societies, and especially to the Pembroke Farmer's Club. (Loud Cheers.) Mr. Lock briefly responded to the toast. The next toast given was success to the Llandovery Agricultural Society. 3 times 3. E. Lloyd Williams, Esq., proposed the health of Edward Bradley, Esq., and the Glamorganshire Agricul- tural Society. 3 times 3. The Chairman then said that he was sorry there had been a very grave omission. He wished now to pro- pose the health of a gentleman to whom the county owed great obligations, and who filled an important 1 situation in the county. (Hear, hear.) He was a gen- tleman of great ability, and was possessed, as all pre- sent coutd readily testify, of very powerful eloquence. In private life he was extremely amiable and high minded, and fie thought no more need be said to induce them to drink with enthusiasm the health of David Pugh, Esq., Chairman of the Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions. Mr. Pugh's health was drank amidst the most vo- ciferous cheering, and with every symptom of delight and gratification. D. Pugh, Esq., said that he was only sorry that in returning thanks for the honour they had done him, he had not words sufficiently to express the extreme sense of gratification he felt at the honour conferred upon him. The less he deserved the honour the more sensible he felt he ought to be of the compliment he had received. He though he could not better return their kindness than by proposing a toast. A great deal had been said about women being essential to the proper cultivation of turnip?, and he thought they ought not to separate without drinking the healths of the ladies of Carmar- thenshire, and of the united boroughs of Carmarthen and Llanelly." (Cheers.) lie therefore proposed that toast, and may the men of Carmarthenshire ever be true to the principles of good husbandry. (Loud cheers.) D. J. B. Edwardes,' Esq., of Rhydygors returned thanks on behalf of the ladies. Captain Edwardes, of Rhydygors, proposed the health of Sir John Mansel in a neat speech. Sir John Mansel returned thanks. W. Morris, Esq., was axious to propose the health of a gentleman who had given the best possible proof of his devotion to agricultural pursuits, by the fact that he farmed a large district, and consequently gave on- ployment to a number of labourers and others. He proposed the health of John Edward Saunders, Esq. The health of the veteran squire" was drank in bumpers amid the reiterated plaudits of the company. J. E. Saunders, Esq., in returning thanks said that it was a compliment he did no expect inasmuch as he had not deserved it. (Cries of yes, yes.") He ex- pressed great gratification at the manner in which his health had been proposed and received, and observed that he had but few words to say on the present oc- casion, as he was no grt public orator, and at the present Shew he had no tarw coch to talk about. (Loud laughter.) If lie had that stimulus he might perhaps make a better speech. He hoped, however, that all present would enjoy long life and every happi- ness, and that every tiling would prosper under their hands as well as it had under his. (Cheers.) The Vice President then proposed the health of Mr. W. H. Shield, who, he observed, was a great authority on the turnip question, having no less than 90 acres on his own farm. (Cheers.) Mr. W. H. Shield returned thanks and said that several farms in his neighbourhood were patterns to the rest of the county. He had heard continual references during the evening to the advantages of cultivating turnips, but he had not yet heard of a flock of sheep. (Hear, hear.) He begged to state that the cultivation of turnips could not be carried on without a flock of sheep. (Hear, hear.) Sheep were a source of the greatest emolument to a farmer, and they were the cheapest and best machines for putting on manure and for compressing the land. (Cheers.) He then advocated the use of an implement called a presser, and said that on corn lands where the presser had been used there tras not half so much rubbish in the stubble as in places where it had not been used. The health of Captain Edwards, of Rhydygors, was then proposed and received with loud cheering. The gallant captain returned thanks. Capt. Bowen Davies proposed the health of Mr. Ilowells and the merchants of Carmarthen. Mr. Howells returned thanks. The Chairman then left the chair, which was taken by Capt. Edwardes, of Rhydygors, J. E. Saunders, Esq., occupying the Vice Chair. The conviviality of the evening was kept up until 11 o'clock with unabated vigour, and thus ended a meeting unexampled in the annals of the history of Carmarthenshire for the entire absence of all party feeling, and the presence of a lic-arty good will amongst all parties, with a fixed determination to promote the success of the Agricultural Interest by all means in their power.