The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-06-30
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SOUTH CARoLINA. The Edgefeld Is. C.) nd
veTt'ser of the th inst. says We are informed that
on the river plantation Of Col. F. w. Pickens, the
first cotton blooms were seen on the 9Th OF June.
The first OF which were seen last year were ON the
9Th Of June. In the lower part of the district cotton
blooms appeared, understand as early as the 9th
of May, 1874. Though we are suffering greatly
from drought, cotton which was planted early is in
good condition. Cotton which was planted late is
very Indifferent. Small grain is almost entirely de-
stroyed by the dry weather Early corn is good and
still has a finer color.
LOUISIANA. Wilson Of the Planters Banner
says in his paper of the oath ut:-We have Just re-
turned from ride, extending about one hundred
miles, through Attalapas and Opeousas, We took
particular notice of the crops The cane in ST. Mary
ST. Martin, Lafayette and st. Landry, looks remarha-
bly, WE'LL The early corn is unusually Sfne. Much
of it is already in tussel. The late planting has been
much injured by heavy rain. The cotton crop in
ST. Landry and Lafayette was injured by cold wealth
er some two weeks ago. 1t has got what is called
the 'sore shin,' which will throw it back week or
two. All the planters complain of an unusual growth
ofgrass, caused by the frequent rains of late. The
crop of cane in the Lnfourche Parishes, we nre in
formed, is not very good. Corn is very fine.
INDIANA. At the last advices from Indiana CO.
pOus and refreshing showers had fallen and the parts
of country which had before suffered most from
drought now relieved. The paper, from which
we take tho news, the State Sentinel, saws: We
have no doubt that VIC shall have abundant harv-
est except in grass which, in central Indiana will al
most totally fail. From strict inquiry, we see no
reason of complaint; and would advise all to look on
the bright side of things
MICHIGAN. There is little doubt, now, but that
we shall have than an average crop of wheat
in the State. In the Western part of the State, the
frosts the drought were so severe as in the east
and even here there will be good yield.-De-
troll .fdp.
VIRGINIA.. Our accounts are somewhat CONTRA
dctory as 10 the State of the Virginia crops; but
believe the following facts may be relied on:
The May wheat was greatly injured by the frosts,
and on those farms which usually the most pro-
ductve the crops will be very light. From what we
learn, we are inclined to think that the May wheat
generally about one half The other wheat crop is
at least an avernge,and of very good quality.
The accounts Of the tobacco plants extremely
unlavorabe. The late fross and the subsequent dry
weather have been very destructive to them. The
planters in great alarm; but have never known
their npprehensons on this subjec, to be fully reaz-
ed At the worst, the recent rains will enable them,
with favorable seasons, to get plants by the FIRST Of
July, which would be very late, but might possibly
be early enough TO make the crop average ONE
All we can learn from the country is, that there will
not be crops enough $50 plant half crop" This is
to be taken with grains of allowance The Dat
crop is almost tota! failure. We hear this of all
the country along James River, aud from the South
side.-Richmond [ ia ] Times