Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-12
STATE OF Tgs ENGLISH CROPS.

Since the saling OF the Hbers the weather has been
rather variable. There have been showers Of
rain and although the amcsphero has been cool;
eve has been unf.vorsble TO he rpening Of tho
crops which In this neighborhood look well and promise 10
be very abundant We sorry say the potato disease
has made appearance alarming extent in the sister
Kingdom Mention 10 made Ia the journals from every dis
ct Of ireland. that the potato appeared in this
years crop; and many OF them cSposs the gloomy
apprehensOns Of the result The county OF Cork would
appear To be peculiarly visited with this scourge.
espondent OF the Cork Reporter says-ho potato crop
10 entirely destroyed in Crookhayen and around for miles
The people IN absolute state OF bewidemen The
blast has been nearly universal; and such the eeeps
the stalk and stems hus blasted break of quite Ike
and tho young potatoes where found, osty black
All tho change hiss taken place within the fortnight
until then every thing seemed promising" There are
regret to complaints Of the appearance Of the disease
In England and the Continent, but that allwlse
Providence avert the further spread Of such dire dis
sster.
TnE HARvEsr IN FRAscE.-our private letter, express
surprise nj the height to which prices kept up
various markets IN Fsnce 4" From every quarter says
these letters I'VE hear Of the admirable quality aud the
moro than ordinary produce OF the crop this year In
week from the day the entire Of the harvest south
OF Paris with the exception Of in distrcl will
have been cut saved and housed In Pcardy and in Nor
wheat IN progress OF reapng The potatoes will also
out we'll The vintage promises be the finest 1871
exceeding in quantity that OF 1884"
Liverpool Cotton Market.
REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY "a
We make further remark about the Of the crop
the United States that being sscersned point seeord
ing TO the statements given previous circulars dur
ing this MONTH The great subject Of interest for
Is the state and prospects OF tho Manchester trade and
the rate OF consumption generally. Upon this point
have less for satisfaction than might been
hoped for. Not only the profits Of spinning and man.
uacurng greatly decreased but have become in
non-remuneratvo; added which, the facility Of sale
Is greatly abridged, even at much reduced rates.
From this cause market has been les. spirited and
natter than otherwise would have BEEN and we may
say has been under considerable check dsren Mt and
improved state OF things in Manchester would very
ialf Ill.
improvement appess wait hoping that the good
promise Of abundant harvest may contribute
to the desired end Prices remain nearly before, with
slight tendency upwards $500 American and 400 Surats
have been taken on speculation and 2700 American $50
Psrnams, and so Madras for export Sales to-day 5000
to 5000 bales. The sales Of the week amount to Sc
bales III appears that Of Prince Aberts visit
to Liverpool Thursday Friday and Saturday Of next week
will be observed rs close holidsys)
LIVERPOOL MARKET July 81
Provsons.-Lte change has occurred in the value of
American provisions since the sailing OF the Hbernis at
the same time fair amount Of business being done in
Beef, but Pork has only sluggish the lower ou,
ues OF both inquired after The value Of grease But
ter has declined 40s only being offered for il at public
sale The price OF Cheese has also receded the inferior
qualities here not being in demand. Fine Lard in kegs ia
wanted and brought 39s Sd; other qualities sell former
prices.
Rice.-A large business, has been done at improving
rates 5000 bags having been sold lis Cd to lis Cd for
broken and lbs Sd l4s for ordinary TO very good white
Bengal Among the sales ii torees Carolina 22s
10 24s per cwt.
Iu''"s me Just uHee weeks mere has been
considerable animation in the trade Large orders have
been given out particularly for Rails and the of
the trade good During the last few some appre
henson has been evinced the ability Of present
Government 10 get through their measure with respect
to the equalization Of the Sugar duties. and the possibility
OF an immediate general election. This has operated on
the funds and has had depressing effect the prices
OF most staple articles Manuac Iron nowi hsand
ing Is rm bu, Pig lron within the last seven days. may
be quoted rs Cd per ton lower. The following pre-
sent Observation-Disclosures Bar Is l5s; best rolled Clio
l5s; Nail Rod f9 los; Hoop clio l5s; Sheet ell l5s;
No. Scotch Pig ca 2s Cd; No. ditto FL.