The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-09-08

ing. Before this period, however, the General must
have an army of more than two thousand men, exclu.
srvc of the dragons, which were marching, under
Col. Twggs, to San Antonio the Alamo. little
longer time, und General Tay or will be able 10
ter more than 5000 picked regulars, without saying
word Of the volunteers Of Texas or OF Lou sana
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THE CROPS THROUGHOUT TIE UNION
OUR COUNTRY--TTS VARIED PRODUCTIONS.
The has Gar advanced that we are able
to make general survey Of crops throughout tho
whole country We speak with some con-
fdencc because most of the crops have been harvest
cd.
First as TO the great northern staple, wheat. The
crop is undoubtedly large one--more thar an aver
age, and it has been secured in excellent condition.
This is the tenor Of ad,ces from every quarter f.
ven in Ohio, where the wheat crop is probably less
than average, the wheat very clean and the ber
ry very white. We hear neither Of rust smut
though the farmers have lost in quantity. In Michi-
gan, Illinois, Wisconsin aud Iowa, the wheat crop is
magnificent. Every thing has been favorable. So
likewise understand, is tho wheat crop in Penn
sylvaniu. In Virginia. Mary land, North Carolina
aud orgia, it has been affected 10y the drought,
some say SO seriously as to shriveI the berry. In
Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, the crop ia a
bile IN New England and New Yor, it is prob
ably less than average.
The hay crop is remarkably light in nearly every
State in the Union. From all sections the com plant
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 a
heavy crop Of hay, but it ia not 10 disguised that
the hay is shorter Row, than il has boon for many
years. The protraced spring drought sun,ed it, and
the intense drought nearly killed IT, The
farmers will have make up this deficiency Of fodder
by increased sowing Of tho late root crops.
Rye, oats and barley fair crop,but not hea.
w Like grass they have suffered from the
drought.
The crop s rpenng; and it is therefore
impossible speak conclusively, but it seems 10 be
the general impression that II will lie less than av-
erage crop, except in the western States where tho
drought has not been severe. Yet ii is ncknowl-
edged that the quality is uncommonly fine.
Potatoes Of an excellent quality, and though
here and there may 10 failure we shall have
usual abundance Of one Of the finest and mos, whole
some vegetables guilty led Tor The rot
has got into it in sections. but this is not so
generally it was last year.
Oar survey would not be complete unless wo add
ed a few words about the great crops Of the South,
Cotton, Rice Tobacco and Sugar.
The cotton crop will be heavy one--probably
reach $500, 900 bales In Souh Carolina and Geor-
sa the intense drought has reduced it some, but this
deficiency will be Than supplied by Mississippi
and Arkansas
The Tobacco crop is light in Virginia, and in North
and South Carolina, bu, heavy in kentucky and Mis-
souri,, and think the whole supply will be full
average
Rice, which is mostly raised in South Carolina,
will no, DO full crop If we are 10 believe the pa
pers of tina, State, the drought has burnt up every
thing almost like blast of FIRE; but these effects are
probably exaggerated the su1erings OF heat make
it seem more intoerabe than it really is
The sugar crop will be splendid The Gull
ture in Louisiana is extending beyond all former ex
| ample. 1t is much profitable than raising
cotton, that the cotton planters rushing into 1.-THE
last years crop 200, 100000 Of pounds, by far
the largest ever before raised in this country. The
mex, may reach, 25O. 900 900 pounds. There is yet
large for increase, the consumption of the
| United States is about 500. 900 900.
| In this connection very properly speak of
! the crops Of Texas, which are uncommonly good
! Cotton, sugar, corn and wheat all very fne.--
There is glorious abundance of every thing for sus-
| tenance comfort. As that country may be consd-
cred part of our Union, its prosperity will be chron
icled with much interest that Of its sister
In tating survey ofthe crops of our country The
mind must be struck at with their wonderful va
riey. All climates and all productions contain
ed within borders. Asia, Europe and Africa
seem to have thrown their treasures from the ST.
Lawrence on the moth to the Rio del Norte on the
south, and while cannot but feel grateful rever-
ence TO our Maker for the bountiful harvest which
blessed our land, we cannot but mingle just pride
that we have so noble continent subdue 10 the US
es OF civilized man. May we be worthy efour
try, should be the aspiration of every American from
I tho rrodIa IN Tho 0r,va dIbn,, 9raue-