The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-07-14 00:00:00

July 14, 1846.

THE COURT 6- FASHIONABLE WORLD.

The Queen and Court left town on Thursday froii ttei
Isle of Wight.

The Bishop of Oxford arrived at Osborne House on Sa-
turday evening, and had the honour of joining the Royal
circle.

T4e wood paverneilt under the grand portico of the
palate has becu removed during her Majesty's short ab-
sence, end the Kamptolite, or India-rubber, pavement

,stiLuted

The Earl and Countess of Wilton were honoured by
the presence of her royal highness the Duchess of Glon-
rb entertainment on Wednesday evening,
Sir Robert Peel

.t their mansion in C

,svenor-squ

led a bereave-

was amongst the company
Lord and Lady Charles Wellesley sus
ment on Tuesday by the death of their eldest sot
fact is believed to have died from internal inflammation.
The second son of the noble lord has been dangerously-ill
from the same dreadful affection, but is now recovering.
As the Marquis of Douro has no children, this child. if-he
lives, will succeed to the Dukedom of Wellington.
The Egyptian Prince Ibrahim Pacha, will prolong his
sojourn in this country until the 20th or 2lst instant,
when he will be conveyed to Alexandria in her Majesty's
steam frigate Avenger, ordered from Cork to. Portsmouth
for that purpose. This week the Pacha has been enter-
tained at Buckingham Palace, by the East India Com-
pany, and other public bodies, and has visited Greenwich
Hospital and other objects of interest. The Pacha was
much pleased at his reception by her Majesty at Bucking-
ingbam Palace. Her Majesty graciously addressed- the
Pacha by saving that she was happy in learning that the
Pacha had visited England, and that she trusted that he
had received every attention. The costume of the Pacha
was gorgeous ; it was his full uniform—the hilt of his
sword sparkled with valuable gems. His Highness also
wcre the ribbon of the Legion of Honour. He had sus-
pended from his neck a large crescent studded with dia-
monds, and a star formed of eight diamonds.
MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES.—The town of Holywell and
its vicinities were, on Tuesday last, the scene of much re-
joicing and hilarity, in honour of the return of the Viscount
Fielding to his seat at Downing, Flintshire, after his re-
cent alliance with the beautiful and accomplished Miss
Pennant, of Bangor. All business was suspended for the
day, which was solely devoted to doing honour to, and
showing respect for the distinguished wedded pair. The
town presented a most gay appearance, being
decorated with flags, banners, flowers, evergr
A large procession, including the most respectabl
bitants of the neighbourhood, was formed, and, accompa-
nied by three bands of music, went to escort the noble
bride and bridegroom into town. The horses were taken
from the carriage which contained the noble pair, and it
was drawn into Holywell by the devoted crowd, amidst
the shouts and plaudits of congregated thousands. An
address of congratulation was presented to her ladyship,
by the inhabitants, to which a very feeling reply was re-
turned. In the after part of the day a fgle took place
upon the bowling green, and in the evening various con-
vivial parties were held, at which thousands of well
wishes were pledged to the newly-united couple, by lips
moistened with from sparkling champagne to cwrw da.
Amongst the bands of music which assisted in the pro-
cession was " Joliffe's Band," of this town. A ball was
got up at the " Bell and Antelope," the proceeds from
which were given to Joliffe's band, over and above the
customary professional remuneration

lbe i'D-

profusely

THE 'WEATHER AND TIIE CROPS

ENGLAND.
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APPROACH OF HARVEST.- ~eat will be ready for
cutting at Sutton and at Ferriby, both near to this town
( H ull) in about fourteen days.—Eastern Counties Herald.
The harvest, in many parts round London, has
mensed. In the neighbourhood of Ilford -
Waltham, Broxbaurne, Hertford, Blum,
fields of wheat and barley have been cut,

Edmonton,

&c., many

• -,
and only require
sed.

a little fine weather to h-ave the produce securely bot,

—Daily News

DERBYSHIRE

—During the past week we have had a

succession of fine growing showers, and the effects upon
the crops is most gratifying. Beans and barley, which
had been seriously injured by the long continuance of dry
weather, are much improved, and the wheat is in capital
condition. A plentiful and early crop is looked fur.—
Derby Mercury.

Wirm genial weather still continues. The wheat is
safe, and the potatoes are perhaps beyond the reach of re-
medy. Th harvest, generally speaking, is likely to be
early and abundant. Bat still a deluge of rain, or at least
a succession of warm pleasant showers, would be a great
comfort to the farmer, who grumbles habitually and by
instinct.— Cambridge Advertiser.

SOUTH DEVONSHIRE.—A deal of excellent hay has
been got together, but a deal remains yet to be mown. In
some parts great difficulty is experienced in getting it
down, owing to the deficiency of labourers, who are just
in bursting
r sOt iantgs
inow
manymuch
placeswa n tae
rde. I
foulle resa
rc,o
umumd abnadr
ehighbarley
is pj
ur isct e
out; but both kinds of grain are suffering from want of
rain. Potatoes look well. Harvest promises to be early.
LINCOLNSIIIRE.-With regard to the present growing
crops of wheat, our report is very favourable; for al-
though in some of the lighter forest soils the late hot sun
has had a deteriorating effect, yet, generally, this grain is
looking extremely well. It is not thick on the ground
any where in this neighbourhood, hut it is mostly well-
topped, and will without doubt yield well. This is parti-
cularly the case on the clays, where there is a prospect of
great abundance, and of first-rate quality ; and shout.: the
present forcing weather continue, the scythe will be in re-

quisitioa in the course of about a fortn

t.—Donca4t3r

Chronicle,

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS IN GLOUCESTER-
SHIRE.—GRUBS IN THE BARLEY.—The barometer has
been slowly and steadily rising for several days; which
circumstance, and the elemental appearances on Wednes-
day and Thursday, induce a belief that a return of very
sultry weather is at hand. Yesterday, indeed, was a fair
commencement of the Dog-days. The wheat and early
sown Lent crops are making rapid progress; but we are
sorry to find that the late sown barley has been attacked
in a remarkable manner by a grub, which exists, we are
told, to some extent, in the neighbourhood of this city
and Chel;enharo, and probably in other parts of the
county. Several stalks of barley were brought to our
office yesterday, each of which, a little above the point
where the stem begins to thicken, contained a greenish
grub about halt' an inch long. The plant is thus prevented
from throwing out any ear—rendered barren, in fact—.
Glouceilershire Chronicle.
THE WEATHER. AND THE CROPS.—WESTYORIESHIRE.
—On a journey from the county of Middlesex to the centre
of the county of York, on Thursday last, we observed
that the bay harvest was nearly over in the southern
counties ; while in the midland there is still a good deal
of grass cut, but not secured, and in Yorkshire, except in
the neighbourhood of large towns, where tillage is plenti-
ful, the grass i 2 principally standing, as in the first process
of haymaking. The produce of the first crop will be
ag
fetneer rally
gra a
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abnudrogl ao no
good
, saencdo
nt
dh e c
rloa tpe rains s
ofvweirl yield
.I‘v heat,plen ty of
oats,
and barley are generally looking well on the whole line,
though a good deal beaten Own by the late heavy rains.
The potatoes look well, with few blanks in the drills; and
the weather has been particularly favourable during the
last fortnight for the newly-sown turnips. The orchards
are generally looking ill, and the apples and pears, owing
to the blight of the month of May, seem likely 10 prove'
scarce and dear in the autumn.—Leeds Mercury.

IRELAND

GALWAY.—The weather still continues showery, but
altogether the country presents the most cheering and de"'
lightful appearance.—Galway Vindicator.
The most beautiful summer weather smiles this week
upon the fast maturing crops. The refreshing rains are
again succeeded by sunshine and genial warmth.—Lime'
rick Chronicle.

AU descriptions of crops bear evidences of the genial
influence of the refreshing showers, to an extent almost
incredible in so short a space. In fact, judging from pre-
sent appearances, we would say that the harvest will be

much earlier t

n last year.—Western Star

LOUTH.—The wheat crops upon good land in this
neighbourhood are looking remarkably well ; the straw is
rank, supporting long well-set ears, and promise, at least.
an average yield. It is rapidly changing colour, and
should we have fine weather, the sickle will be required in
many places by the end of the month.
BALLINASLOE.—The few days moisture we have been
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of
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veete nhscitehi
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a.calculatedfact,in
judgingi ts e eoftr so two
present appearances, we would say that the rvest of
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the
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rucorrtoaaptcosceoo accounts
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every
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this year will be earlier, by a fortnight or three weeks.
neighbourhood of Ileadford is particularly fine this sea'
Theson,
taioi
nt
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isu wheat
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very
gn
pt the
mixi
s
district are looking remarkably well. No decided case 01'
failure in the potatoes has as yet been communicated tO
us.—Tuam Herald.
MAYO.—The past week has been one of nearly constant
wet, with the exception of last Saturday, which was drir
and sunny throughout. The hay crop is in general good'
and since the rain the oat crop has made great progressill
its growth. There are some failures in the potatoe fields.
but, taken on the whole, the potatoe crop of the year 111
this county, though of diminished breadth as con-Mare':
with the crop of last year, is a flourishing one.-3'fa"
Constitution.
An immense quantity of rain has fallen during the
week, and, judging from atmospheric appearances, it la
likely that we may have occasional showers for some °Toe'
Derry The
ISateen trianienls. irfnyrotdmheastcyrlaoirious quarters, of the
longer. A few weeks of sunshine would have a power'
effect in bringing to maturity wheat, barley, oats, and I,°;
tatoes, all of which promise to be abundant. Potatoes 0!
a good quality are now offered for sale at, considering tb*
e,rly period of the season, pretty moderate prices.
the face of nature, and crops of every description have produced almost a m
now a healthy and luxuriant appearance. Turnips, vane!:
suffered considerably from the drought, have revived, an"..
are now in a thriving condition. Potatoes st►ll appear
healthy and vigorous, and promise, at least, a fair crop•
Al the varieties of grain are fast progressing to maturity
and, if we may be allowed to judge from appearances'
there is every prospect of an early and abundant harvest'
pctieoffnecht,e;
—Coleraine Chronicle.
A considerable quantity of rain has
boisterous•
week. The weather on swne days was rather bois
and nourish the growing (Tops, we do not believe
oho 1.;
there has been too much rain. The temperature isw
While there has been a sufficiency of moi:tnre to refresh
mild and genial, and the weather dry. The hay harvestar
has been retarded, and other crops look well. The r:nt
potatoes, with their strong stems and blooniing tops . 7.!
market on Saturday last, at a shilling per stone, and
the evening so low as sixpence.—Downpalriek, Recorder'
fallen during the
a cheering appearance. New potatoes were :old in