The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-23 00:00:00

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

CANTERBURY.—The hops are growing vigorously,
though the weather of the past week has not been the
most favourable. The fly is on the increase. One or
two grounds on the Boughton-road are in an awful
plight ; yet, in the neighbouring village, the plantations
are comparatively clear, and on the whole, present pros-
pects of a good crop. General accounts inform us of
the bine being strong, but much infested with vermin,
and the tops of the bines having been partially injured
by the late rough weather.
MAIDSTONE.—Our bine is now as vigorous as could be
wished, but it is followed up by the fly and lice to such an
extent that in all probability it will shortly give way to
their attacks. The blight, as usual, is more particularly at
the outskirts of the grounds, and in confined situations.
Duty 170,000/. to 175,0001. Farley—Look well, but there
is some increase in fly. Boxley, Aylesford,. and Burham—
Bine has not grown so much during the past week; but it
is very full tor the time of year, looking healthy, with
scarcely any fly. Staplehuret—Looking healthy, although
in some gr,.uncia the fly is still numerous. Wrotham,
Plaxtol, Ightham, and Shipbourne—Continues to grow
vigorously, considerably in the grounds, and the hail-
storm has decapitated many of the bines, but upon the
whole there are at present prospects of a good crop.
Ticehurst—Looking well, but a great many fly at places.
Goudhurst—Strong and healthy, and is generally beyond
the tyer's reach. The fly during the past week has made
its appearance in some of the grounds, while others
are quite exempt. Horsmonden—Still very foul, but
the presence of fly is vrtainly more partial than it was
ten days since. The bines growing fast. Cranbrook—
We have a great deal of fly still, but the bine continues
to prosper. Little Chart and Pluckley—Growing very
fast and is promising, with but little fly. Bethersden
and Smarden—Generally growing well, and bids fair
for a good crop. Some grounds are backward. Bine
mostly clear of fly. Biddenden—Looking healthy, some
pieces have a good deal of fly. Tunbridge—Plenty of
bine, but. not free from insect. Mayfield—The bines very
full of fly; should the weather become more congenial
they will overcome any ill effects the vermin has had
upon them. Peasmarsh—Growing rapidly, and of good
colour. Since Saturday fly has made its appearance and
increased daily. Rye The cold has checked the
hitherto vigorous growth of the hops, and also had the
effect of checking the ravages of the fly. Battle—
Continue to thrive in the neighbourhood. There has
been some talk of vermin, but it is thought by many good
juth:es that the plant is in so forward a state that it
will be able to withstand any attack that may
be made upon it. Burwash—The growth of the bmes
here has been rapid. We have considerable fly, which
seems most prevalent in low situations. Easthoathly—
The bine in most instances looks strong and vigorous,
and at present bids fair to overcome all its enemies.
Farnham—Never looked more healthy, and continue
free from fly and blight. Alton and country districts—
Some plantations have suffered from thecold nights, and
we have a considerable quantity
of fly and vermin.
We do not expect a heavy crop.—Canterbury Journal.

CALEDONIAN RAILWAY.—The operations at the
station of this railway at the Lothian-road are being
carried on with the utmost vigour and rapidity. Large
bodies of workmen are actively engaged on the works,
and the extensive excavations are already far advanced.
The station will comprehend an area of about twelve
acres, and, inclusive of the price of the ground and the
elegant building to be erected for a station-house, will
cost the large sum of nearly 100,0001. The building is
from the design of the eminent London architect, Mr.
Tite, and the contract for its erection has been taken by
Mr:Lind, the builder of the Assembly Hall and the
Scott Monument Several houses in Tobago-street, and
the neighbourhood, on the line of the railway, are in
course of being removed, and others in Gardner's-
crescent, beneath which the railway passes, have been
vacated during the operations. Considerable progress
has also been made in the deep cuttings in the imme-
diate precincts of Grove-street, by which the line enters
the city, and the works in the neighbourhood are being
executed in the same vigorous manner. The engines for
this line are to be constructed on the most modern and
approved principles. The carriage department will in-
clude several important improvements. For instance, a
thick matting of hair-felt will be introduced between a
double boarding for the carriage bottoms, which will
render them much warmer and less noisy. A novel first-
class carriage is to be constructed expressly for through
trains between Scotland and England, designed by Mr.
Sinclair. The body of the carriage will be of the usual
size, divided into two compartments, the one larger than
the other. Both divisions will be fitted up with cushions,
pillows, and everything suitable for comfortably lying
down at full length. The larger division will accommo-
date six persons; the smaller one, communicating
with
the other, is principally intended for ladies, and will
afford room for two. In this -latter division there will
be all those conveniences which ladies and invalids will
appreciate.
At Hamburgh, on the ISth of June, money was easier
at 41 to 5 per cent. Exchange was slightly more in favour
of this country, the quotation for three months' paper
being 13.6. From St. Petersburgh, also, under date of
the 11th of June, exchange comes more favourable,
large arrivals of silver having reduced the price to 38
13.16 to . Hemp and flax were without alteration, but
were very firm. Some arrivals of the new crop
n
place, and the qualities are considered ex-
-1
prices
The grain market was quieter, and
t raed taken
there were more sellers, but no decline had taken place.
The weather had at length changed, and summer
seemed to have established itself. Freights to Eng-
land were dull. From Riga on the 12th June, ex-
change is quoted 391. The total number of ships
arrived was 1,470, of which 677 had sailed. Grain was
rather lower.
ASCENT OF M. GREEN'S BAnnowv.--Mr. Green
made an ascent on Monday from Crernorne Gardens in
the presence of many thousand spectators. The no-
velty of the ascent was the fact of the aeronaut being
accompanied by two parachutes, in which were two
monkeys. The parachutes were cut away from the bal-
loon when at a great elevation over the grounds of Chelsea
Hospital. The a ind was at the time very high, and the
expanse of the parachutes being large, the monkeys ho-
vered in the air a long time, and seemed almost inclined
to remain there. They at length descended in perfect
safety. The company in the gardens were then enter-
tained with a concert and the usual amusements, and re-
mained till a late hour.
General Sir John M'Leod and family, Captain and
Lady Palmer, and A. Garnett, Esq., and family arrived
at Blackwell Pier early on Monday morning by the
General Steam Navigation Company's steam ship Soho
from Antwerp. Captain Storey, R.N., Captain Man-
nering, and the Rev. Mr. Francis and family, landed at
Antwerp on Friday last from the same sh
ip.
THE CRoTS.—The late rain has had a visible effect
in the improved appearance of the crops in this neigh-
bourhood, particularly the wheat. In the gardens also
its beneficial effects are experienced, and pears are now
plentiful (Thursday), at 9d. per peck, and on Saturday
(this day) there is no doubt they may be readily pur-
chased at 6d. Many samples of new potatoes from dif-
ferent parts of the county have been shown of good size,
very clear, and perfectly free from disease. There is a
good sprinkling of fruit—certainly not the abundance
of some seasons—which, we understand, in some other
counties is deficient, except that useful and pleasant
fruit, the apple, which, we are glad to state, is generally
reported to be abundant.—Bedtbrd Mercury,
AN OYSTER-SHELL FOR 1 RAZOR.—A man in
Philadelphia attempted to cut his throat with an
oyster- shell a tew days since, but he did not injure
himself much,—New York Mirror.