The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-01

The Crops.
The condition Of the crops is q subject which in
terests at all times all classes Of our citizens for
nearly every branch OF business il influenced and al
fected in greater less degree as the soil yields
an abundance, or the prospect of rich reward to
the husbandman becomes diminished. Give us an
abundant reward for the abors Of the agrculturalis
and prosperity in all the ramifcations Of trade and
commerce will be sure to follow. With these views
we have taken some pains to ascertain the prospect
Of TIE crops in various sections Of the country.
NEW YORK.
The wheat harvest has fairly commenced, and the
crop will not fall short Of an average one, although
we learn from the Rochester Union that the weevl
very fine fields. Corn has good stand, and is more
than ordinarily forward. Oats look well, and pro.
mise, at this early day. good crop. Other grains,
and all the root crops, bid fair to produce WELL
PENNSYLVANIA.
The wheat harvest is actively progressing in Penn
sylvania. The statements that were made some
weeks since of the depreciation Of the fly and joint
worm are now generally admitted to have been ex-
aggerated and the general tone of the country press
warrants the expectation that, with the exception Of
particular localities, the crop will be full
The wheat in Ohio is all gathered. The crop, al.
though not absolutely poor in point OF quantity has
fallen short of previous years in quality but in some
plants TO make. Corn potatoes and vegetables are
very backward, and are suffering exceedingly for
want OF rain.
In the northern part of the State the weevil has
done much injury. The Mediterranean wheat has
mostly escaped the weevil as well as the fly. The
light wheat, the white blue stem especially, which
is the avorite wheat of that section of the State
account of its good yield and fine -four, has suffered
| most
Information from different parts of the State con-
vince u.s. says the Detroit Tribune, that the wheat
crop of Michigan the present season is the most
abundant one that has blessed the labors of our
farmers for many years. 1t is represented to be
as superior in quality as it is in quantity We have
converted with an intelligent gentleman who has
passed through the centre of the State and along
tie whole line of Oakland and Ottawa road from
this city to Grand Haven, and his testimony cOrrobo
rates that received from other parts OF the State He
assures us that though he has been long citizen OF
Michigan, and an attentive observer Of the gradual
development of her agricultural wealth, he had
never before seen such fields Of wheat and so bright
a prospect Of fruitful harvest. From all we can
learn, we believe the quantity OF wheat produced in
this State this year will be nearly or quite fifty per
cent greater than any previous year, and Of even
better average quality, nigh as the character Of
Michigan -four and wheat already is. As wheat has
advanced in price in the same ratio as our plank
road and other means of reaching the market readily
have increased, anticipate for our farmers rich
reward for their labors and Of course another year
Of prosperity for our State.
VIRGINIA.
The crops generally in Virginia look well although
corn is rather backward owing to the want OF rain,
which seems to be a general complaint among farm
ers throughout the entire west. The Richmond
Hing says the wheat harvest in Virginia is mostly
through, and richer crops have never been seen.
GEORGIA.
Extract of letter from West Point Georgia, dated
June IA :-"From here to Montgomery is ninety
| miles, and can assure you that never have seen
such poor crops of cotton and corn in my life.
passed over the same route two years ago. when the
| cotton was at about the same period twelve to
eighteen inches high and in bloom. At this time il
is from to three inches high, and looks dropping
| and sickly. If there can yet be made good crop
out of such prospect then will never again doubt
TIE capacity of the cotton plant to sustain itself u
der all circumstances The oat crop is entirely lost
In many places large farms don't pretend to have
any"
WISCONSIN.
The Milwaukee Wisconsin says: gentleman
| from Central and Northern Wisconsin informs us
that the crops all throughout that region look superb
w. Wheat is fifty per cent better than he has seen
il during the eight years he has been resident in
Wisconsin. He said the only difficulty now would
| be, that the crops might be too heavy.
MARYLAND.
The wheat crop in Maryland will he but meagre
yield, and the harvesting throughout the middle and
western portions the State did not commence until
ahout the 2Sth ult On the Eastern shore, however,
the crop generally it is said, will be very good.
Corn is very backward, having suffered as in most
Kent counties the army worm Is doing great damage
to the young corn, many farmers having had to re-
plant several times. Fields that have escaped the
worm look well, but require rain.
ILLINOIS.
In Northern Illinois, learn the crops are excel
lent, the wheat being above an average.
MISSOURI.
The 81. Louis Republican Of the 18th ult. says
most of the wheat has been cut and the dry weather
has favored getting it in. The yield is very abun-
dant.
MISSISSIPPI.
The Wilkinson Missy IVhg Of the 18th says
There being good many planters in town during
the past week we took occasion to inquire as to the
prospects OF the crops, and we were glad to learn
that, although We have had very late spring, the
cotton crop in our county will turn out much better
than was expected, and the corn crop will do re-
markably wei.
| LOUISIANA.
The Point Coupee Echo Of the 18th ult., says =
! We have again to complain Of protracted drought
from which the cotton and cane are suffering not a
little. During the present week, in the afternoons
there has been every indication of coming rain; I'M
fortunately it has fallen only in favored parts Of
the parish AZ Racourc, where we are informed,
the rains have been frequent and sufficient.
The st. Francisville Chronicle. of the same date,
| says In this immediate vicinity we have not had
rain sufficient to lay the dust for two weeks. In
some portions of the parish there has been sufficient
rain for all useful purposes, while in other portions
there has been none; consequently while the crops
are doing finely in one section ia others they
sarily suffer for the want OF rain There will be a
| very small crop of corn made, unless we get rain
soon as il has just commenced TO shoot, time when
| q favorable season is required more than ut any
other Thus far the cotton has not suffered much.
The crop suffers more injury from drought than
either cotton 1t is calculated to impede its
! growth.
TEXAS.
| The wheat crops in Texas are all harvested and
are represented to be the largest produced in
the country. The other crops were in very favor
able condition, though at last accounts 9th ult
the country generally suffering for want Of rain,
rain having fa en- in many parts Of the State for
upwards Of four weeks.
Theatrical and Musical.
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