The Sun.
London, England, 1854-08-08 00:00:00

THE WEATHER AND THE CTOPS.

PROSPECTS OF THE COli/NG HARVEST.
The following are the results of an analysis of reports
from 134 correspondents, spread over the forty English
counties :
" Wheat--Very good, excellent, average, 31 ; good,
full average, full crop, etc., 49 ;
average,, prettygood,,
etc., 32 ; near average, 4 ; under average,
thin, etc.
12 ; middling, doubtful, or various, 6. Totals—Favour,
able, 112 ; unfavourable, 12 ; neuter, 10.
"Barley-127 reports resolve themselves into—Very
good, over average, abundant, etc., 33 ; good, full aver-
age, full crop, etc., 40 ; average, pretty good, etc., 30 ;
short, light, indifferent, etc., 12 : various, irregular, etc.,
12. Totals—Favourable, 103 ; unfavourable, 12 :
neuter, 12.
" Oats-128 reports give--Excellent, over average,
very good, etc., 25 ; good, full average, etc., 46 ; aver-
age, fair, pretty good, etc., 33 ; near average, tolerable,
middling, various, etc., 11 ; under average, short, light,
etc., 13. Totals—Favourable, 104 ; unfavourable, 13;
neuter, 11."

Partial inquiries made in the Irish, Scotch, and
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counties give similar favourable results.

LANGPORT, SOMERSET.—The harvest of the cereal
crops began in this neighbourhood on Monday with a
fine field of oats belonging to Mr. W. Fry, of Portfield
House. Before the stormy weather set in the barley
and flax came up only in patches, which gave an indica-
tion of failure, and the beans were very short. The grass,
too, had so suffered from the late frosts that the shear
was expected to be very light ; but now the farmers say
the crops never looked finer. The potatoes are in full
bloom, and promise well. The last week has brought
in a harvest of prime hay of remarkably heavy shear.—
Bristol Mirror.
Wuccucomß.—New corn has been already brought to
Winchcomb market and sold. On Saturday last, Mr.
Richard Baker carried a large field of very fine oats. He
brought a sample to the market, and Mr. Wm. Willis
became the purchaser. The field is in the immediate
neighbourhood:—Clieltenham Journal.
The harvest has partially begun in the neighbourhood
of Filey. The crops are, in general, very good, but
much laid by the heavy rain.— Yorkshire Gazette.
LTNN.—Already has a piece of wheat been cut at Cas-
tle Rising, and in the course of next week it is expected
that several of our farmers will have commenced. The
appearance of all crops, with the exception of beans, is
very fine, and dry weather to gather it in is all that the
farmer can now desire.—Cambridge Independent Press.
THE WEATHER AND CROPS.—The favourable weather
which, for the last few weeks, has done so much good
for the cereal crops throughout the country, was suc-
ceeded by a change on Saturday to rain, which, with a
lowering barometer, continued, with intervals of sun-
shine, until Wednesday. The fall of rain being in some
places considerable has partially prostrated the luxu-
riant grain crops, but not to an extent likely to be pre-
judicial. Otherwise, the recent showers have greatly
benefited the turnips, potatoes, and pastures, which
stood much in need of refreshing moisture. The agri-
cultural reports contained in the various provincial jour-
nals speak iu very cheering terms of the harvest pros.
pects of their respective districts. Should the wea-
ther continue favourable there can be no doubt of an
abundant harvest, and that bread and other necessaries
of life will experience a great decline in price, to the
benefit of trade and the relief of all classes ef the corn-
munity.—Noccastle Journal.
HUNTINGDON.—The crops of corn, for several miles
round Huntingdon, are looking remarkably well, and
promise a bountiful harvest. Reaping wheat and cut-
ting peas has partially commenced in this neighbourhood,
and it is expected, at the latter end of next week, har-
vest will be general.--Canabridge Independent Press.
BEVERLEY.—During the last few days some heavy
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showers have fallen. The hay harvest has been a good
deal retarded, some meadows not being yet cut, but the
crops are turning out better than it was at one time an-
ticipated.—hull Packet.
DRIFFIELD.— Since Monday last the weather has been
unsettled, and much rain has fallen. 'On Sunday even-
ing we had a very heavy thunderstorm, the rain pour-
ing down literally in torrents. The crops have been
much laid in places, but with fine weather they will not
suffer material injury.—Leeds Mercury.
SOUTH DEVON COAST.—The hay harvest, with the ex-
ception of a few meadows, is brought to a close. The
potato crop is prolific, and the yield generally about
1201 b. per perch. It is rumoured that the murrain has
struck them ; if so, the attack is very slight, and making
little or no progress. The crop of mangold and Swede
turnip is very promising. Several fields of barley have
been cut at Ashburton. From another district we no-
tice that the corn harvest will commence in about a
week, if the weather prove favourable. The appearance
of the crops, both respecting quantity and quality, con-
tinue most promising. Though the harvest will be later
than usual, and though the war continues, prices of
corn, instead of advancing, as some expected, have greatly
declined.—Pristol Min or.
THE HARVEST.— The splendid harvest weather which
commenced a few days ago induced many of the neigh-
bouring agriculturists to begin reaping on Monday last.
On Tuesday a change was perceptible, and heavy showers
during the day, and a falling barometer, were unfavour.
able prognostics. Wednesday was again fine, until the
evening, when rain set in, and early on Thursday morn-
ing down
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the barometer has for the last 24 hours been slowly
rising, we may hope that a change for the better is at
hand. A few acres of peas have been carried,
but as
yet we are only on the threshold of general harvest.--
Berkshire Chronicle.

ST. MARGARET'S-AT-CLIFF.—The corn in this district
looks remarkably fine, and promises an abundant har-
vest. Wheat is considered as something more than an
average crop, while barley and oats are luxuriant. The
turnip and mangold wurzel plants are healthy and
thriving, and must
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We regret to state that a t grea quantity of rain fell in
this locality on Tuesday
and Wednesday, but, we be-
lieve, without doing material injury to the corn crops,
while it benefitted turnips and potatoes. Yesterday
there were signs of a restoration of brighter skies and a
full summer temperature.—Carlisle Patriot.
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AYRSHIRE.—ii Aug.3
ILMARNOCK, _ .. 2 .--P
IPE BARLEY.
-We have already indications of the approach of harvest.
Mr. Paxton, of Richardland, will be the first in the
shire to put in the sickle. A fine level holm on the
Irvine river, immediately above his brewery, and bear-
ing, a heavy crop of barley, which is perfectly ripe, will
be cut as soon as the weather is favourable for such
operation. Mr. Paxton is well known as one of the
most scientific of our farmers, and his crops are generally
excellent.—North. British Daily Mail.
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MID-LOTHIAN, Aug. 2.—Wo
have had another week of most favourable weather for
promoting the growth of the crops.. A few showers of
rain fell on Saturday and Sunday, which stimulated and
refreshed vegetation, without doing any injury to the
corn. All the crops, without exception, are looking re-
markably promising. Barley has already changed its
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appearance, and is rapidly approaching towards inatu-
ritv. The country never appeared to better advantage
than it does now, and the hearts of all whose privilege
it is to view with scrutinising looks the hulk of the
growing crops, and their progress, are cheered by the
consideration that, in prospect Of an abundant harvest,
the present high price of provisions Must ere long fall to
level. This desirable result a proper
in some measure already, the fall in the price of
grain on
two successive weeks being followed by a corresponding
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—1 orth. British.
Daily Mail.

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL ROYAL MAIL AND
GENERAL SCREW COMPANIES have earned about 120,0001.
from the Government during the last four months, by
transporting troops and stores to the seat of war. This
work has not interfered in the least with the mail work
of the companies.