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

THE TVEAT-UE.R AND THE CROPS.

from
theTHE
134 correspondents, spread over the forty English
—t—Very good, excellent, average, 31 ; good,
full average, full crop, etc., 49 ; average, pretty good,
etc., 32 ; near average, 4 ; under average, thin, etc.,
12 ; middling, doubtful, or various, 6. Totals—Favour-
able, 112 ; unfavourable, 12 ; neuter, 10.
4, 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,
average,ear
average,etc., 4
tolerable,6; aver-
age, ve r
fair, good,pretty etc.,
good,
etc.,oo fu1133 ;n
middling, various, etc., 11 ; under average, short, light,
neuter,etc. ,
1 11. 13. Totals—Favourable, 104 ; unfavourable, 13;
Partial inquiries made in the Irish, Scotch, and
Welsh counties give similar favourable results.

LANGPORT, SOIIERSET.—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.
WflecHeoms.—New corn has been already brought to
Winchconab 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:—Cheltenham Journal.
The harvest has partially begun in the neighbourhood
of Filey. The crops are, in general, very good, bat
much laid by the heavy rain.— Yorkshire Gazette.
LYNN.--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 onr 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 in 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 class es of the com-
munity.—Newcastle Journal.
HIINTINGDON.—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.—Cambridge independent Press.
BEVERLEY.—During the last few days some heavy
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.—Bristol Mir; or.
THE HARVEST.— The splendid harvest weather which
commences a few days ago induced many of the neligh-
bouring agriculturists to begin reaping on Monday ast.
On Tuesday a change was perceptible, and heavy s owers
during the day, and a falling barometer, were unfavour-
ableevening, when rain set in, and early was
againon
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ST. MARGARET's-AT-CLIFF.—The corn in this district
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average crop, while barley and oats are luxuriant. The
turnip and marigold wurzel plants are healthy and
thriving, and must receive great benefit from the showers
of the last few days. The early potatoes have entirely
escaped disease, and have produced abundantly ; on the
later sorts no symptoms of disease have yet shown them-
selves, the haulm still looking healthy and strong.—
Dover Citronicle.
ASHTON.—THE Hit HARVEST.—We are glad to
report that the farmers in this district, for the most part,
have got in their hay during the late fine weather, and
have secured an excellent crop.—Manchester Courier.
The hay harvest in the district between Plymouth and
Tavistock has been nearly brought to a close during the
past week. With the exception of a few instances, the
shear has been good, and has been well saved, notwith-
standing the catching showers of the week.—Plymoutle
Mail.

We regret to state that a great 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.
AYRSHIRE.—KILMARNOCK, Aug. 3.—RIPE 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.
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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
appearance, and is rapidly approaching towards matt'.
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Daily Mail.

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