The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-18

cent. better than those | have so hastily spoken of
in Alabama and Georgia, and they must comfort
themselves, therefore, IN the hopes OF enhanced
prices for what they shall garner in the coming
autumn.
In connexion with the subject of the preceding
very interesting sketch of the southern crops, from
our observing correspondent, submit the follow
ing more general view from the ALBANY Argus"
of the 18th instantl
From the Albany Argus.
THE CROPS THROUGHOUT THE UNION
OUR CoUNTRY-ITS VARIED PRoDUC-
TONS.
The season has so far advanced that we are able
to take a general survey Of the crops throughout
tie whole country. We now speak with some
confidence, because most Of the crops have been
harvested.
First as to the great northern staple, wheat, the
crop is undoubtedly large one--more than an ave-
rage-and II has been secured in excellent condi-
ton. This is the of advices from all quarters.
Even in Ohio, where the wheat crop is probably
less than an average the wheat is very Clean and the
berry very white. We hear neither OF rust nor
smut Though the farmers have lost in quantity,
they have undoubtedly gained in quality. In Mich
lgan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. the wheat crop
is magnificent Every thing has been favorable.
So likewise, we understand, is the wheat crop in
Pennsylvania. In Virginia, Maryland North Car
DINA and Georgia, il has been affected by the
drought-some say seriously as to shrvel the ber-
ry Ia Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri, the
cropis noble one. In New England and New
York, il is probably less than an average.
The hay cropis remarkably light in nearly every
State in the Union. From all sections the complaint
is almost universal that hay is very light. This is
particularly the case in New England New York,
and Ohio. Farther west, and in Michigan, we hear
of heavy crop of hay; but il is not to be disguised
that the hay crop is shorter than it has been in
many years. The protracted spring drought stunt
ed IL, and the intense summer drought nearly killed
it. The farmers will have to make up this defcen-
cy Of fodder by increased sowing of the late root
crops.
Rye, oats, and barley, are fair crop, but not
heavy one. Like grass, they have suffered from the
drought.
The corn crop is now ripening; it is, therefore,
impossible TO speak conclusively; but it TO be
the general impression that II will be less than an
average crop, except in the western States, where
the drought has not been severe. Yet it is ac-
knowledged that the quality is uncommonly fine.
Potatoes are of an excellent quality; and though,
here and there, there may be failure shall have
our usual abundance of one of the finest and most
wholesome vegetables ever cultivated for man. The
rot has got into it in sections; but this is not
so general as it was last year.
Our survey would not be complete unless we
added a few words about the great crops Of the
South --coton, rice, tobacco, and sugar.
ne CpuOH crop VIII DC HtdNy Ont-DTODdDiy
reach $500, 900 bales. In South Carolina and Geor-
ga, the intense drought has reduced it some; but
this deficiency will be more than supplied by Mis-
sissippi and Arkansas.
The tobacco crop is light in Virginia" and in North
and South Carolina, but heavy in Kentucky and
Missouri; and we think the whole supply will be a
full average.
Rice (Which is mostly raised in South Carolina)
will not be a full crop If we are to believe the
papers of that State the drought has burnt up every
thing almost like blast of fire; but these effects
probably exaggerated, as the suferings of heat
make il seem more nolerabc than it really is.
The sugar crop will be splendid one. The cul-
| ture in Louisiana is extending beyond all former
| example 1t is SO much more profitable than rails
ing cotton, that the cottonpanters rushing into
ii. The last years crop was 200 ,000, 900 pounds,
by far the largest before raised in this country
The next may reach 25O,U00,000 pounds. There is
yet large room for increase, the consumption OF
the United States is about 500, 600, 900 pounds.
| In this connexion we can very properly speak O
the crops of Texas, which are uncommonly good
Cotton, sugar, corn, and wheat, are all fine. There
is glorious abundance of everything for susenance
| or comfort As that country may now be consider.
ed part of our Union, its prosperity will be chron
| icled with as much interest that of its sister
States.
| In taking survey of the crops of our country
the mind must be struck at with their wonder
| ful variety. All climates and all productions seem
contained within our borders-Asia Europe, and
Africa seem have thrown their treasures from the
st. Lawrence on the north to the Rio del Norte on
the south; and while cannot but feel grateful
reverence to our Maker for the bountiful harvest
which blesses our land, we cannot but mingle just
pride that have so noble continent to subdue TO
the uses of civilized man. May we be worthy of
our country, should be the aspiration of every
American, from the cradle to the grave.
| b
= A letter appears in this mornings Richmond Whg"
from Mr. Bond1ran of Bucknghamone Of the hest tobac
counties Virginia He had taken great pains at the
last courtday ascertain the state Of the crop from the
largest planters Of the Messrs Yancey Booker &c.
&c-and the uniform report is. that they could not make
more than hslf crop-some not as much.-uNIoN.