The Sun.
London, England, 1827-07-17 00:00:00

TAT OF HARVEST AND TRADt.

The crops in the West Highlands, notwith-
standing the heavy rains which have fallen there for some
time past, are looking remarkably well, and are in a state
,s)f great forwardness. From, their promising appearance
at present, there is every prospect of as early and abund-
ant a harvest in Argyleshire and the Islands as in the low

f:luntry.—Scotsman.
We have,had another week of most delightful
Isar vest weather, and the farmers have shown by their activity
their sense of the importance of the old adage " to make
hay while the sun shines." A very great quantity of hay has
been got in ; and a few days more of fine weather will
finish the harvest in the vale of Kendal. Such heavy
crops have not been cut for many years. As compared
with last year many fields will produce from six to ten-
fold, and even more.—Westmorland Advertiser.
A finer crop of grass, with a more favourable
season for making it into hay, can be scarcely remembered in
this neighbourhood. By the close of this day, if the weather
prove kindly, by far the greatest part will be in the rick
yards. Yesterday there were only three places near the
road between Wendoyer and London, and but one field be-
tween Wendover and Aylesbury, in which hay-makers re-
trained at work. From the uninterrupted continuance of
genial warmth, the other crops arc rapidly advancing to-
wards maturity. In the parish of Acton, Middlesex, yes-
terday, the reaping of rye commenced ; and near Hemel
Hempstead a field of early sown barley is ready for the
scythe. Every where around affords a rjch prospect of
every kind of grain and pulse ; nor does the potatoe, nor
that more precarious crop, the turnip, seem at all deficient.
There appears " pinty in the land, both for man and beast."
Under the present auspicious circumstances, the contend-
ing parties on the Corn Question may be well content with
the armistice which the suspension of the controversy affords
them. Neither side can suffer by the adjournment. The
abundance now in prospect is such as must fully satisfy the
Agricultural interests, while it precludes all other classes
from any desire or idea of having recourse to foreign supply.
—Bucks Chronicle.
The weather having on the whole been fa-
vourable, the hay-making is about over for the season
round this city. Though the. produce on some fields has
been estimated as high as 300 stones, yet taken in the ag-
gregate, it will run, as was formerly stated, from 160 to
200 stones per acre. Only one sale is yet talked of, of
such magnitude as to merit notice. On Wednesday a
stabler in town bought between three and four thousand
stones, to be delivered-from the rick, at Sid. a stone. At
this time last year, hay of the same quality would have
Bald readily at 13d. or I4d. a stone. The straw on the
growing crops of all kinds is luxuriant. Fully the usual
breadth has been planted with turnips, under the most
favourable circumstances, so that there is every prospect
of an abundance of fodder. The dairymen's expenditure
for fodder is materially diminished when compared with
what it was six months ago.--Scotsman.
Owing to the great deficiency of the last year's
rrops, and the consequent scantiness of the stocks on hand,
particularly of spring corn, more than usual anxiety is felt
regarding the prospects of the ensuing harvest; and from
all accounts we are happy to learn, that in this quarter,
and generally throughout the country, appearances ware
never better, and we have every prospect of an abundant
and luxuriant crop. In this county, oats and bear (the
staple growth) look remarkably well, and except on late
sails, are in full ear, and even on. the poorer lands there is
more appearance of a good return than in ordinary seasons.
Should the weather continue dry and warm, the harvest
will be much earlier than; from the backwardness of the
Spring, was at one time anticipated. Meantime the sup-
plies of foreign oats-daily pouring in will fully supply the
deficiencies- of our home growth, and, with the prospects
of harvest, will tend to keep prices moderate.--Aberdeen
Chronicle.
We are glad to learn that' the trade in Dun-
fermline is gradually improving. A number of weavers
who have been doing out-door work for these some
months back, are again. employed at their own business ;
and though prices are still low in comparison with what
they were formerly, still, from appearances, a rise is an-
ticipated.— Scotsman.
The trade of Dundee has been going on stea-
dily and moderately fur some time past. No advance of
prices has been obtained ; but most kinds of linens have
been in regular demand, at prices which leave the manu-
facturer a small profit. Cotton bagging is the only article
which has been in more request,—the whole stock of it
having been boUght up and shipped off. Flax has faller
abent'll. per ton, owing: to the large supply which has
lately-been r.etleived from the Baltic ; but it is expected
thatit will soon get up a little again, as it is held
.firm in
.at privet which_would require an advance in this.
inerket,-,_,.OVA o:o4ing classes are all in full employment at
present, and Alaeie situation is Much better than-it was some
h!iv-ing lallen :considerably, and
wages having in somecasealedyanced. The flax-dressers
'especially have obtained -a great iirrielieritinia in their cir
cumstances, their trades- hafiiig been raised 25 per Cent;
within the last month. -'.ria£ it wienotivith the good-will
of their employers that 'they obtained this advance, who are
but ill able to give it from their profits. The fiax-fires:ers
have adopted .a system of combination, which, although it
may bring
.about a temporary rise in their wages. above
thorn of other classes of tradesmen, cannot in the end im-
prove their circumstances, and may hasten the introduction
of heckling machinery, and thus
,throvi,them out of em-
ployment altogether. Weavers have got a small rise of
wages ; but in no case exceeding six or eight per cent.—
Scotsman. __•

V e understand that the new steam-boat con-
.veyance between London and Newcastle-upon-
Tyne (by means of the Hylton Jolliffe) meets
with the greatest encouragement, a circumstance
by the way which is perfectly natural, consider-
ing the excellent accommodation that is afforded,
and the celerity with which the voyage is gene-
rally performed, frequently in 37 or 38 hours.
On her arrival 'at Newcastle on Thursday last,
she brought the Hon. and Right Rev. Dr. Wel-
lesley, (brother of his`grace the Duke of Wel-
lington) his family and_suite; Sir Charles Grant
and. family_; D. W.: Harvey, Esq. M.P. ; Mr.
Fielder,.and several other persons of distinction;
comprising a total of newly 50 passengers.
-NZWCASTLE AND CARLISLE RAIL-ROAD.
—We understand that since the excellent and
luminous speech delivered by James Losh, Esq.,
Barrister, of Newcastle, at the late County
Meeting at Carlisle, descriptive of the important
advantages which the projected Rail-Road will
give both to Cumberland and Northumberland,
there has been great activity in the sale of shares.
Amongst others the Earl of Carlisle is a sub-
scriber for 30. shares, exclusive of the value of
the land which may be required of his Lordship,
estimated at least at 20 shares in addition.
There can be no doubt that a Bill will be moved
.tor in Parliament, early next Session,. to enable
the Directort.to commence operations.' .
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The importation of poor starving Irishmen,
with their families, at.the present time, exceeds
any thing of the kind that his occurred for years,
in consequence of the rivalry existing among-the
Belfast steam-boats. .The poor creatures, if
they can raise 3d. are brought over to this
country, where they expect to be better than at
home, and when they arc once here, they find
it impossible to get back again, as the rate of
fares have not been reduced to Belfast. The
consequence is, that the west of Scotland is at
present swarming with beggars and vagabonds.
Scotsman.
Yesterday being the 12th of July, au Orange
Lodge met in a Tavern in Saltmarket. No pro-
cession, however, was attempted nor even con-
templated ; but the intelligence having spread
that the Lodge was sitting, a craved, chiefly con-
,jsting of Catholics, immediately collected in
front of the house, who, by their threats and ges-
tures, slimed that they were fully prepared for
outrage and mischief. One of the members of
the Lodge, having occasion to come out to the
treet, he was instantly assailed by the crowd
with cries and hisses, knocked down, kicked, and
greatly maltreated. The Police having got
notice of what was going on, Captain Graham,
with a strong party, promptly repaired to the
scene of disturbance, and quickly dispersed the
crowd, by which judicious step farther mischief
was prevented.—Glasgoto Chronicle.