The Sun.
London, England, 1860-09-27 00:00:00

AGRICULI URAL PROSPECT..

A very unfavourable chan,re in the weather took
place at the commencement of the week, much rain
having fallen from 1 p,in. on the first day and
throughout the afternoon. The folloss ing morning
was also showery, putting a complete stop to har-
vest work wherever it extended. On Tuesday there
was rain up to noon, and another stoppage caused.
We will still allow our friends to speak for them-
selves. On that day, from Liverpool, they re-
ported :—" The weather last week up to Saturday
was favourable for harvest work; since then, how-
ever, we have had incessant rains, with a close at-
mosphere, likely to be injurious to the wheat al-
ready cut and in the fields, which forms the chief
portion of the present crops. Today the weather
has become fine again." From Hull, the same day,
it was stated :—" The weather up to the 15th was
fine, with high, drying winds, which were very
favourable for harvest operations, but owing to the
crops being cut unusually green this season not
much corn has been secured in this locality. Since
Saturday we have had heavy rain, which must
again cause damage and great delay in harvesting.'
From Suffolk, the same day, our friends said,
" Until Saturday evening fine weather continued
without interruption, and considerable breadth of our
cereals was safely secured, and recently in good
merchantable condition. Since Saturday, when the
wind changed to the south, the temperature became
many degrees warmer, and more or less rain lifts
continued to fall ; and though the barley will stand,
from its previous hardiness and coarseness,.l
amount of rain, we hope the weather
up, or much damage will ensue. We believesecured,
some-
where about four-fifths of our wheats
Thearbeean crop
and about one half of our barley.
serious are the
wholly abroad at present ; very wils clear
anxieties on this point,
complaints, and very general too,
yield. We long have had our.
"t alarmingly naked
and it is this day revealeclinisnhii Sof the deficient
up to
the same day our
er
to Friday last was
deformity." From Lincolnshire
friend says :—" The weather
district neglected taking
the and farmers in thisthea we have had rain everyg
the advantage. Since
put a stop to harvest
opera-
tions.
d, which has quite
v lzrom Norfolk th
Wind N.,‘
,!
he fine weather continued
e same day
it was stated :--' 1
up to
Saturday last, since whicha great quantity of rain
has fallen. Fortunately in our high lands very
little corn is in the fields ; but a large proportion
is out in the fens."
From the east coast of Scotland on Wednesday
our friends state :—" The weather
since our last has
been, on the whole, good, and our farmers have
made considerable progress wi •
th harvest work."
From the west coast the same day it was stated :
~ Harvest work proceeds, but the air
. ..
has
been soft
and damp, with o •
and damp,
th t occasional light rain since Satur7
progress with wheat is much retarded."
From No a'
rfolk the same day it was said :—" Since
Saturday last deal rain
aof has fallen, and the
residue of theharvest
quite at a standstill. The
wheat crop, however, may be said to be secured ;
but there is a large quantity of barley abroad. To-
day is fine." From Cornwall advices indicate that
the harvest in that county is finished. Wheat there,
with a good bulk of straw, will be found in many
cases deficient in yield, as the sample is small and
shrivelled. There may be some exception, but in
general it is in bad condition, being saved in the
wet and unsettled weather. " The barley was
ripe and saved in the fortnight of fine weather
which we had, and is in good condition, the best
sample we have had for several years, and a full
average crop. Oats are not largely sown here, but
more than usual this year, and a largo crop."
Friday proved fine after some heavy rain the
previous night, and our accounts written on that
day are rather more cheering. From Lincolnshire
it was stated :—" After a long rest (from Friday
not
yet carting has again commenced in good earnest,
and the corn is getting in good condition,
Tbu t
le'
dry enough for immediate thrashing. here
to the
however, we arc glad to say, no harm donehas
not
corn by last week's rain, and f!rofit"'gwe hear,
vet been shown. From accounts e whichverlinsatis-
the yield of wheat is likely to ?
Pr-ncferior quality."
factory, and in some parts et
..
nrykecrniiii.e, the same day,
From the West Riding of l'-, aye
have had very
our correspondent says •
and to-day has been a very
little rain since Monday,
:and willd' and carting is
fine harvest day. both sun
Another fine week, and
going on in all direaettiand
barley will be got."
a great deal
of wheat
barometer was up to 30 deg the
previous the I had a finer • e
and we i promise, yet
previous day,
morning opened dull and threatening.
Saturday
h d fallen considerably '
The barometer a in the night,
rain set in at 9
. and it proved thoroughly
wet from the s h a
day, the wind out Li-west. Wherever
this reached, no harvest work could be gone on
with; while a great deal has vet to be done in
many counties of the United Kingdom. According
to present prospects, the harvesting of white corn
will extend into October, and beans most probably
to a otill later period,--IVark Lane Expreis,

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HEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Les Ace, Mr. J. B. Backstone.
TIITS EVENING the r erfertnanceg will eornmenee with
THE ODDITIES 01TIIE OHIO. By the Leclercqs.
Followed liy DOES 1114_1 LOVE ME? Messrs. Howe
Chippendale. E. Villiers, and Buckstone ; Mi
ns. ss Amy Sedg-
wick, Miss Florence Haydon, and Mrs. W
After which, the new farce, entitled FITZSMYTHE OF
FITZSMYTIIE HALL. Messrs. Buckstone, W. Farren, and
Am-rers ; Mrs. Wilkins and Miss Henrade.
To conclude with THE BOAR DING SCHOOL.
Commence at 7. '

rrnEATRE - ROYAL LYCEUM.
Sole Lessee and Directress, Madame CELESTE. The
Public is respectfully informed that this Theatre, having been
newly Decorated and Embellished, WILL OPEN for •the
"Winter Season, on MONDAY, Oct. 1, with a Comic Drama,
entitled DELICATE GROUND. Attu' which, a New and
Original Drama (written by Tom Taylor, Esq.), entitled THE
BRIGAND AND HIS BANKER. Principal characters by
Mr. George Vining (his first appearance here), Mr John
Rouse, Mr. Villiers, Mr. 11. Watkins (the popular American
Comedian, his first appearance in England), Mrs. Keeley,
3liss M. Ternan, and Madame Celeste. To conclude with
MAGIC TOYS : Valentine, Miss Lydia Thompson. The
talented Comedienne, Miss Josephine Goughenhelm, of the
principal Theatres in America and Australia, is engaged, and
will make her first appearance in England on Monday,
.Bth
Oct. Miss Rosina Howard, the accomplished Amencan
Actress and Vocalist, is also engaged, and will appear early
in November.

ADELPHI, NEW THEATRE-ROYAL.
. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
Great Success of the new Drama, by Dion Bourcicault
every even-
,
" The Colleen Bawn."—Miss Agnes Robertson
ing.
E CORPS
THIS EVENING, THE RIFL. Messrs. W.
Smith, D. Fisher, C. Selby, Miss oolgar, Miss Kate Kelly,
and Sirs. Billington.
After which, THE COLLEE'N BAWN. D. Bonrcicault, D.
Fisher, Billington, FalCOner, Stephenson. C. J. Smith, Romer.
Miss Amnes Robertson, Miss Woolgar, Mrs. Billington, and
Mrs. Chatterley.
To conclude with MUSIC 'LATH CHARMS. Mr. David
Fisher.
Doors open at half -past 6—Commence at 7.
150 x-office open from 10 till 5.
No charge for booking.
Private boxes, Z 2 2s. ; Family BOxes,'Xl.
Orchestra Stalls, ss. ; Balcony, 4s. ; Front Circle Stalls, Ss •
pit Stalls, 2e.; Pit, Is. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, is ; Gallery,
Acting Manager—Mr. Win. Smith.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.-
fi and Manager, Mr. Wm. BATTY.

-
Last Representations of " Mazeppa."
Notice.—Speedily will be produced, with great splendour, a
Grand and Original Equestrian Spectacle, in Three Acts,
written expressly for this Theatre by the popular author, E.
Firznair., Esq., entitled "ROBIN HOOD," with entirely
new Scenery, Costumes, and Appointments.
This Evenincr, Lord Byron's splendid Hippo-drama of
MAZEPPA AND THE WILD HORSE, with entirely new
and beautiful scenery, costly costumes, and appointments,
introducinc.r, the lamest stud of hi.ghly-trained Horses, Po-
nies, Buffaloes, and Camels in the World.
To be followed by Scenes in the Arena by the Star Riders
DI the day.
Doors open at half-cast 8, performance commence at 7.
Bon-office open dly from 11
Mr till 4.
Stage Manager—. W. WEST.
Director of the Arena—M. Felix Itcvolti.

CANTERBURY HALL
EVERY EVENING,
A Grand Selection from
MARTHA,
And Selections from
Dirmumr, TROVATORE, MACBETH,
And numerous other Entertainments.
Balcony, ls, Ina sd.
Comic Vocalists—Messrs. George Hodson (the Irish Come
dian and Mimic), and C. Marshall.
The ETHIOPIANS, consisting of 17 performers (organised
expressly for this Establishment), for the performance of
Vocal and Instrumental Music, Comic and Sentimental, with
Lief.r,TO delineations, anecdotes, &0., in addition to the usual
entertainments.
The Fine Arts Gallery is open from 5 Ullll on Sunday
Evening.

CONCERTS.-

TUB WEATHER.—Smi Orricm, SEPT. 27, 1860.
THEICHOPCIITER, IN THE MAIM.

57—this day at noon.
48—lowest this morning and during the night.
61—highest since noon yesterday.
BAROMETER-29.77.
WIND—South-Westerly. ; light and cloudy, with occa,
sional showers. It rained heavily in the night.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAY.—Morning, 12h. 16m.—Afternoon, 12h. 38m,
To-Ntonnow.-Morning, 12h. 57m.—Afternoon, I lh. 15m,

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THE SUN.

LONDON, THURSDAY, SEPT. 27, 1880

The older despots are in great dismay. Well
they may be. One trouble, and perhaps if they
dare to speak out, the greatest, is that, the fear of

which brought YouN GILPIN down from his horse,

although on the point of starting for his wedding
day frolic—and well will it be for onr grand
monarchs if they, in their line, can imitate the
thrifty self-denial of the immortal London draper.

The other trouble is the alliance between Prance
and Sardinia, a trouble intimately connected with
the other, since the want of florins and roubles is
the only thing which prevents them from attempt-
ing to rid themselves of the alliance trouble in the
old and approved method. Fighting, however,
costs money—and Austria and Russia have paid so
much for their last wars, that they have less than
nothing left for a new one. The war of words and
councils, however, costs nothing, and that is now
commencing in apparent earnest.
The intention of the proposed meeting at Warsaw,
if we may believe Prince GOB.TSCHAKOFF'S state-
ments to the Duke of MONTEBELLO, the French
Ambassador at St. Petersburg, is to counterwork the
dangers of the French and Sardinian Alliance.
That alliance, divesting the language of its mag-
niloquent diplomatic form, encourages the aspira-
tions of the nationalities to regain their natural
institutions and their " natural boundaries." And
Russia "would fail in her mission if she did not,
in common with other States threatened, raise her
voice in defence of social order and monarchical
Interests." It must be owned that three great
Powers have much cause for fear. France now is
a homogeneous nation, and Sardinia, even if she
annex the whole of Italy, will be the same. Russia,
Austria, and Prussia are all made up of the spoils of
other nations. Poland, especially, is the spot which
they cannot wash out, and unhappy Austria is

perplexed with almost as many languages as the

tower of Babel. All three, Russia and Austria
more particularly, live in perpetual dread of retri-
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bution. Italy is all enthusiastic for union ; all
France is united, and has not a single department,

perhaps not even that of Savoy after all., wishing
for separate Government. But Austria is a mere
political expression for a combination of nations,
every one of whom hates her perfidious and cruel
rule ; and Poland feels the same in regard to
Russia. It cannot be denied, therefore, that France
is an entire contrast to the two Empires, and that
she is both aiding Italy in becoming one nation like
herself, and has held language with regard to the

nationalities of Europe which must greatly
annoy those who for so long have kept them in
cruel bondage. At the same time the despots know
in their hearts that, whatever might become

of their greatness and grandeur, were Poland

and Hungary as free as Italy is likely to become,
the result would be a boon indeed to the commerce
and the social order of the countries, and to the
peace and, we may add, the exchequers of Europe.
Huge standing armies are needed chiefly to keep
down nationalities. Austria and Russia could dis-
pense with three-fourths of their armies if they
were not oppressors, and France would have no
pretext for maintaining her vast army if the other
Powers reduced theirs. Europe, indeed, would not
Permit it.

'there seems, however, to be some hope that their
very armies and their oppressions will become their
"4'n Punishment. We have now the authentic
balance-sheet Of Austria, and it is a revelation
indeed; one which, had it related to our own budget
in this country, would have sent consols down,
perhaps, to 50. The Reichsrath has done some-
thing, if it has only dragged to light the real state