The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-10-20 00:00:00

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STATE OF THE CROPS IN IRELAND.'
OROS( THB IRISH TIBI411.) .
Having made the most particular enquiry relative to the .
state of the Harvest throughout this country, we find that
the wheat and oat crop will not produce more th in about
two thirds of the average of last year, and that the pita:
toes have been very much *wed by the early frost. In
cc *sequence of tire heavy rains which fell during the
gi
summer; and the want of sufficient best to b 'nit to ma-
turity the various productions of the earth, i ad of that
surplus which was generally sent abroad, I which is
really requisite to enable the farmer to pay his rent, tithes,
and taxer, there will be scarcely sufficient to 'apply the
demands of the country. A large pdrtlon of the wheat was
by no means ripe at the time that the early frosts set in, and
as that has in general preveuted the esr from filling to per:
fection, the heads are consequently light and unproductive.,
The potatoe crop is generally complained of, in many places
it is expected not much more than one thirdof the average
of last year's crop. will be dug out. We trust that this tie-.
Sciency may not be productive of the very worst cons,
trance to the country-yet we must acknowledge we ha;. .
great fears on the *abject. We dread the recurrences of
the scenes of 1822, and we trust that every exertion will
be made by the gentlemen of the country. to enable the
labouring classes to get in their potato s reps before they are
completely destroyed, as we understand they are already
very much injured by the severe frosts, being in many
places quite black.
Mayo.-Ws hate heretofore but briefly adverted to the
State of the weather, and to the melancholy condition of
the crops, from a desire to avoid the charge of creating
alarm; but, at this advanced period of tile season, and
with the appearances which every where present demselves;
We begin to doubt whether oar duty does not dem end of
uto be very explicit on the subject, as well with a view Of
comniun?cating to the public generally as to our numerous
aheintee subscribers, who must be deeply interested in the
matter, the real circumstances of the country On tint
day; then, the 13th of October (which, by the way, is
'.the only favourable day we have had for• some time,)
'half the corn of Mayo is uncut, and much of it unripe. The
most of whit is reaped is vegetating in the sheaves, from
'being constantly wet, and that portion which it 'ripe, and
,still standing, has greatly suffered from being shaken by
the winds. The, potato crop, is seriously deficient, par-
ticularly in the mountain districts, which constitute a larr
*hereof our surface. That this is the general' belief. there
is no' more convincing proof than the alarming price of •
4d. per Stone, at which this necessary has already arrived
in our markets. At this season potatoes arc usually sold fur
lid. or 2d. per stone, These facts are not communicate i
anadhisedly, or without inforntatiOn from various sources,
peculiarly qualified to justify us in 'lmpressing upo:1
the public the necessity of every prudent precaetion fur
meeting the probable deficiency of this unusually seven"
harvest. That the country will yield abundantly for Ow
consimption of its inhabitants, we have no doubt what
ever, but whether it will be.wise to export our produce iii
the quantities which subjected us to censore in the eirly
part of 1822, is a matter, which. without choosing so
interfere with the principles of frade,• we. should anxiously
fissile to see, engage the timely attention of those who are
eines immediately interetted in this part of the subject.-
' (ilisko Constitution.) . • •
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FAIRS AXE) Iji, AtiliETS. •
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At the Michaelmas fair, atmar Chicheiter, On Satardiy
last, there was a great number of cart rolls and horses of
every descriptios, which according to those who " wanted
td buy" fetched' very high juices; but if we were to
depend on the statement of those who " want to sell,"
the Prices writ net equal to those of last year„-Hops.
Which last year oily fetched 9d. per lb., this year brought
2s. per lb.
Chichester beastoniiket, on Wednesday last, aue coM-
pletely crammed with stock of every description ; the wart
of room for coops for sheep and pigs was much felt. A
finer thew of cattle, even had it been a regulat sheer-
day, could not hive !Teen exhibited. The buyers declared
that the lean .stock was as dear as fat; nearly the whole
was Sold. Not less time 4000 sheep and lambs were
penned.
el:le/tester Cori Ifarket.-Prices are lookiig up; seed-
wheat fetched as high as 141. and 141. 10s., but new about
121. per load 1 barley, 245. to 265. per quarter. The
minters complain that the corn works cold-The Inspec-
tor's return is as follows :-Wheat, 495. 91d.; barley, 255.
21c1 • oats, 215.; and peas, 361.
Arundel' beast-noarket, on Tuesday, waS largely supplied
with stock, the quality of which was very fine ; the prices
'obtained were lower than those of the preceding market.
u the following statement will slier/ :--Beef, 3s. 6d. to
de. per stone; wether mutton, 4s. to 4s. 6d. • ewe, 3s. 6J.
to 31. 10J.; lamb, N.-There was a fine ;how of pigs,
which were something cheaper.
Arundel Corn Market. -Wheat, 101. to 141. 103. per
lia.l; barley, 245. to t7s. per quarter; oats, 201. to 231. ;
peas, 4s. 6d. per bushel, beans, ds.; tares, 93. ; flour, '4os.
te 445. per bag; flour, per gale 13d.; qoartern loaf, 7d.;
hay, 61. per ton; coals, 38s. to 425. per chaldrou.
Yinuouen, OCT. 16.-We had a good supply of Grain
en Saturdiy at our Market; fine Wheats fully supported
the prices of last week, and in a few instances rather more
money was obtained, say Is. per quarter.-Fine Malting
Harley is else in request at rather better prices; but note
ao amendment on the second runs. In other Grain observe
oil alteration in prices.
Notwice, OCT, 16.-There was a pretty good show of
Scotch cattle at market on Saturday, hut the sales appeared
to be very slow, and prices remain much the same.-We
may quote the same by sheep and lamb*, as very little
, business was done. The pig pens appeared to be inure
filled than of late, and the sellers are a.king higher prices.
W uutu..-The Hop Fair commenced on Monday,. and
was thin beyond precedent. The number of pockets ex-
hibl'ed at the last fair being more than four times the
number pitched this year, the very high prices demanded
on the first day precluded any purchases being made.-On
Tuesday and Wednesday the holders gave way; and
.the
following prices realised are at least from 41. to 51. a cwt.
less than was asked on Monday. Best new Farnbatiss from
181. to 221. 10s.; Yearlings 121. to 15L ; Nce Coaatry
181. to 201.; Yearlings 101. to 141. Notwithstanding this
reduction on the prices of Monday, neatly tbree.fouvtlis
of eke hope remained unsold Wedneisday evening.-That
quantity pitched was, ,New Farnham% 220- pockets ; New
Country, 718; Old Hops,. 888. The top price of V.,rnb-urns
last year was 71. lbs.; and of Country, 51. 10s.--Kentr
Hops. of which but few sold, varied from 141, to Ili. for
new Hops;. Yearlings from 91. to IH. ; *asset about 11.
lower. The quality of cheese on the 4111 was also consi-
derably lest chattiest year; and although there was a lit-
tle business doing every day, the sales on the whole' were
very. heavy at the following prices :-belt North Wilts,
from 51., to 38s.a Seconds. 44s to 5042; Skim, 205.-to
185.4, some prime old Someeset realised is Mach as 60s -
There were some good horses both for the cart and saddle,
mthick sold freely at advanced prices. Net 20 horses re-
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owned unsold on Wednesday evening. -F rom the immense
rains on Monday, the pleasure fair was entirely spoiled.
and the booths were empty. On Tuesday and Wednesday
the weather oats fine, and ttle company numerous.