The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-05 00:00:00

The. House adjourned at a few minutes before Seven
o'clock till half-past Twelve to-morrow (this day).

THE WEATHERAND THE CROPS.
Six days of splendid harvest weather have been of in-
calculable benefit, at this most critical sason, in saving the
crops. On Saturday last the prospects were very gloomy.
Since Sunday, however, the weather has been sunny and
breezy ; the barometer has been constantly on the rise ;
and every day has seen vast quantities of corn safely
housed. In Yorkshire a great quantity of corn has been
conveyed to the stack or barn; much is now in the field,
ready to be carried; and comparatively little remains
uncut. The importance of this favourable change in the
weather, especially in the existing circumstances of the
country, is beyond all calculation, and calls for the live-
liest gratitude to Divine Providence. We believe the
grain is in fair condition, though the yield is not above
an average.—Leeds Mercury.
HARVEST OFERATIONS.--The late gloomy harvest
prospects have, since Sunday last, been followed by
glorious weather, and harvest operations, during the last
few days, have made uninterrupted progress. To the
north of Driffield, towards the Welds, nearly the whole
of the wheat, fur miles round, has been cut, and looks
very promising. Within the last few days large quanti-
ties have been secured in fine condition. During a
journey into tho country on Tuesday, the writer saw
teams busily engaged on every farm, and stacks were
rapidly rising in every stack-yard. A large portion of
the spring corn, which has been very backward, will also
this week bend beneath the scythe. The weather has
been very trying to the potato crop, and in many places
they have been found to have been seriously affected.
The present dry weather, however, is highly favourable,
and it is to be hoped that the fearful devastation of this
useful article will, in some measure, be arrested, as it is
now quite clear that the potato disease is caused by no-
thing more or less than atmospherical influences, viz.,
alternate wet, and brilliant sun, and scorching winds
from the west. The groups of harvest labourers are not
so numerous as they were a week or two ago, and it is
to be hoped that many of them have succeeded in
getting employment. Some of the nsore disrespectful
seem to have already earned money ; for on Sunday
evening last great numbers were seen in a state of in-
toxication at the north-end of Driffield. Several pugi-
listic encounters took place, and a great concourse of
idle persons were assembled. At the market on Thurs-
day last the number of labourers had considerably
diminished.—Hull Advertiser.
Although the reign of St. Swithin, which commenced
on the 15th of July, and ought to have ceased on the
24th inst., after the spell (or :pill) of 40 days which is
claimed for him, he would appear to have corrupted his
fairer brethren, for since that time up till to-day
not a day has passed without rain in greater or less
quantity—throwing a damper on the progress of
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growing day, anaedtxuberdietfaioYnrgewgmlaosiodranli-ght a perfect deluge of
rain descended. It must have extended over a wide
district, for the rivers next day were roaring wth un-
wonted flood from bank to brae. -On Sunday the
skies were more propitious, and there was almost
uninterrupted sunshine; but the sun set with a fiery
glare; black clouds were driving about, and the fears
of more rain were realiseed before midnight. In the
forenoon of Monday heavy showers fell, but the day
cleared up in the course of the afternoon. On Tues-
day and Wednesday there was more rain, but not an
entire ahsence. of sun ; the high wind, however,
which accompanied it would prevent serious damage
to the country. Yesterday exhibited a little im •
provement, but as yet there is no appearance of the
weather taking up. Shearing in this neighbourhood
has progressed but languidly. There is a large breadth
of land under stook, and cutting in the intervals of dry
weather goes briskly forward; but little grain has as yet
been carted. 'Reapers offer themselves in large numbers.
Many have returned to Ireland (whence they cane in
the hope of profitable employment) in consequence of the
low wages, which do not exceed Is. 63. a day, and are
frequently as low as a shilling.—Carlisle Journal.
The weather improved exceedingly in the early part of
the week, and continued fine, with few exceptions, until
Thursday afternoon, when a violent thunder storm and a
heavy fall of rain took place, but hope again revives with
a clear sky this morning (Friday). We quote the fol-
lowing passage with reference to the prospect of the har-
vest from a very intelligent agricultural gentleman of
upwards of half a century's experience in this county:—
" With respect to the wheat, in consequence of the great
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l of rain which fell in March and July, the
lands
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barley
is rather a heavy crop, but in
from the quantity of straw. Beans
to show the same result of deficiency.
an average crop."—Monnieuthshire
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willare proneli kely

SINGULAR CIRCUMBTANOS.:7—A few days ago, the
•
following circumstance took place at Cwm Amman:—
A cottager there possessed a little hen and chickens•,
whilst they were sauntering about, a huge hawk espied
the chickens, and pounced on one of them. The hen
perceiving the destroyer, immediately ran to the assist-
ance of her offspring, and succeeded in retaining her hold
of the hawk until the cottager's attention was attracted
to the spot, when the bird was 'secured. Ho is now in
"durance vile," and is considered a fine specimen of the
tribe.—Cambrian. .

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THE CORN TRADE.
LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.—The duty has declined this
week Is. per quarter on Wheat, and Gd. per quar-
ter each on barley, oats, rye, and peas. The weather
has been exceedingly favourable for harvest work all
this week, and a great proportion of grain has been
carried in this locality, and in better condition than
could :be expected after so long a spell of unsettled
weather. There was a thin attendance of miller§ and
dealers at our market yesterday, and the business done
in any article was quite limited. Wheat declined 3d. to
4d. per bushel on both free and bonded. Sack flour was
2s. and barrel flour Is. lower. There was no change in
the value of oats, barley, or oatmeal. Egyptian beans
were is. per quarter cheaper. Peas were unaltered. At
a decline of Is. per quarter there was a better demand
for Indian corn than on Tuesday to inferior millers and
for shipment for Ireland. A few Irish new oats sold at
3s. 6d. to 3s. 7d. per 451 b. Owing to the fine weather
the trade was very dull to-day, and prices without
change for any article except Indian corn, which is held
for Is. advance.

MANCHESTER, SATURDAY.—During the present week
the weather has been of a decidedly more favourable
character, causing great inactivity in the trade generally,
with a tendency towards lower prices. The imports
from all quarters into Liverpool and Runcorn, excepting
about 15,000 quarters of Indian corn from America, con.
tinue on a very limited scale. At our market this morn-
ing the transactions in wheat were at a decline of 2d. to
3d. per 701 b. on the currency of this day se'nnight.
Flour was freely offered at a reduction of is. per sack,
but without inducing purchasers to come forward. Oats
and oatmeal met a slow sale, and barely supported their
previous value.

STATE OF TRADE.
FOREIGN WOOL TRADE, LEEDS, SEPT. I.—As usual
during the progress of the London sales, there is a per-
ceptible falling off in the amount of business doing in
this market. Prices, however, are very firm, and both
in Germany and at the London auctions, advanced rates
are being paid.
ENGLISH WOOL MARKET, LEEDS, SEPT. I.—There
has not been any variation of moment in this market
during the present week. The manufacturers buy
cautiously to supply their current requirements. Prices
are stationary.
LEEDS.—With a return of a more favourable state of
the weather, our cloth markets improve. More business
was done both on Saturday and Tuesday than had been
the case the last feW weeks, and more goods have been
delivered off the .market day than of late. Prices remain
about the same, and the stocks in the mauufacturer's
hands much less than usual at this season. There has
also been more business done during the week in the
warehouses. Many country buyers have been in the
town, and they hare purchased winter goods more freely;
there is also more business doing for the contingent than
has been the case at any period of the year.
HUDDERSFIELD MARKET, TUESDAY.—There has been
a moderate attendance to-day of buyers from the Lon-
don, Scotch, and Irish markets, and although we have
not heard of any extensive orders having been given,
still considerable purchases have been made. The in-
quiry is chiefly for cloths of the better qualities, of which
there is a great scarcity. • There has been a steady busi-
ness doing in the warehouses during the week. The
weather has been fine, in consequence of which the har-
vest prospects are brighter, and as the reports of the
potato blight become less conflicting, the spirit of confi-
dence becomes more emboldened; and a better state of
things is more confidently looked forward to.
BRADFORD MARKET, THURSDAY.--WOOL. —There is
no Change worthy of notice since our last report. Stocks
are fully maintained, and in prices no alteration. The
colonial wool sales in London are progressing with more
animation than was anticipated, considering the immense
quantity (36,000' bales) which will be offered before
the sales terminate. YARN.—Both coloured and plain
yarns continue to be freely used by the manufacturers for
the home trade, but there is no improvement with the
shipping houses. Prices remain stationary. PIECES.—
The brisk demand for fancy coloured goods, as well as
for Parimattas and Orleans, still continues. There are
no stocks in the market, and the manufacturers are prin-
cipally working to order. Prices generally are very
steady, and a satisfactory business is doing.
LEICESTER...-..A regular demand continues in the
warehouse. The harvest takes a great many workmen
from the frame, and but little is now producing. Yarns
and wool remain without alteration.
Norristorram.—The cotton stocking trade continues
in a tolerable condition, but rather depressed to what it
was a few weeks since; the better kind of cut-ups made
by thread carriers being in the best state.—The cotton
glove trade is rather depressed, and a few hands are out
of employment; neither has the silk glove branch rallied.
—The drawer, pantaloon, and shirt branch is in rather
an improved state.—The silk knotted hose trade is in a
flourishing condition, and, were the wages better, the
hands would have nothing to complain of. On the other
hand, the plain silk hose branch is in a very low condi-
tion, being half extinct.—The bobbin net trade is gene-
Prallv considered (though heavily depressed) to be in,
rather a more active state, but this is only in some quar-
ters; the German and French houses are certainly upon
the move, as is the machine lace trade in the north of
France.—The silk net is much better than the cotton in
the plain trade.—The warp lace trade, whether silk or
cotton, is certainly not worse, but the latter is lamentably
depressed. The attempts to make worsted lace suddenly
failed.—Leeds Mercury.