The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-09-20
From The Albany Argus.

from tne ALOdny Argus.
THE CROPS THROUGHOUTTHE
UNlON--OUR COUNTRY-lTS
VARIED PRODUCTIONS. -
The season has so far advanced, that
we are able to take general survey Of
the crops throughout the whole coun-
try. We can 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 average-and it has
been secured in excellent condition.
This is the tenor of advices from all
quarters. Even in Ohio, whore the
wheat crop is probably less than an av-
erage, the wheat is very clean. and the
berry very white. We hear neither Of
rust or smut. Though the farmers have
lost in quantity, they have undoubtedly
gained in quality. In Michigan, 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 Carolina, and
Georgia, it has been affected by the
drought--some say so seriously as to
shrivel the berry. In Tennessee, Ken
lucky, and Missouri, the crop is a noble
one. In New England and New York
it is probably less than an average.
The hay crop is remarkably light in
nearly every State in the Union. From
all ections the complaint is almost uni
versal 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 it is not 10 be disguis-
ed that the hay crop is shorter now
than it has been in many years. The
protracted spring drought stunted it,
and the intense summer drought nearly
killed it. The farmers will have to
make up this deficiency of fodder, by
an increased sowing Of 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 conclu-
sively; but it seems to be the general
impression that it will be less than an
average crop, excep: in the western
States, where the drought has not been
SO severe. Yet it is acknowledged
that the quality is uncommonly fine.
Potatoes are of an excellent quality
and though, here and there, there may
be a failure, We 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 some
sections; but this is not SO general as ii
was last year.
Our survey would not be complete
unless we added few words about the
great crops ofthe South--cotton, rice.
tobacco. and sugar.
The cotton crop will be heavy one
probably reach 100000 bales. In
South Carolina and Georgia, the intense
drought has reduced it some; but this
deficiency will be more than supplied
by Mississippi 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. live
are to believe the papers of that State,
the drought has burnt up verything al
most like blast of fire; these effects
are probably exaggerated, as the suffer
ings OF heat make it seem more intoler-
able than it really is.
The sugar crop is splendid one. -
The culture in Louisiana is extending
beyond all former example. 1t is so
much more profitable than raising cot
ton,that the cotton planters are rushing
into it. The last years crop was 2Oo,-
100000 pounds, by far the largest ever
before raised in this country. The
next may reach 95o.ooo,ooo pounds.
There is yet large room for increase,
as the consumption of the United States
is about 5oo,0oo,ooo pounds.
In this connexion we can very prop
erly speak of the crops in Texas, which
are uncommonly good. Cotton, sugar,
corn, and wheat, are all fine. There is
glorious abundance of everything for
sustenance or comfort. As that coun-
try may now be considered part of
our Union, its prosperity will be chron-
icled with as much interest as that of
its sister States.
In taking survey of the crops Of
our country. the mind must be struck