Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-08-11
IRELAND.
DUBLIN, SATURDAY MoRNING, July %.
HARVEST PROSPECTS.

Although the present month of July is respects
dssimar in features from its predecessors oiolden times
no reasonable complaint eau be laid to ITS charge on ihe
score Of unseasonabcnes The blaze OF sunshine and the
clear blue sky are doubt wanting but their places are
not appropriately supplied 10y great heat aud frequently
recurring showers Of genial rain which are Just now eH
celenty adapted to perfect the fast rpenng harvest
The reports of agricultural prospects continue upon the
whole satisfactory especially regards the staple grain
crop Of this country oas) which promises at least the
average yield Of former favourable seasons The following
is extricated from the Mail OF last night
1.-THE prospect Of the harvest is every day becoming
matter OF more grave and anxious concern Not only in
England but in France Italy, aud Spain, the crops
have suffered much damage by the continual inclemcncy
of the season, and be expected IN yield an
average supply and should anything occur to dash the
hopes Of the Irish agrcuurst the dearnesS OF the en-
suing year will be its worst feature. A. yet, indeed,
No cause OF alarm exists The rains which have fallen up
this time have been most beucciato the growing crops
sud- with respect to that ain the best adapted TO our
climate which is most extensively cultivated among u.s. the
promise Is much greater than il month ago Oats,
having suffered from the harsh winds and loi dmugt Of
thc spring have shot up surprisingly, and will, Ne ill
trust realize au abundant return. still the cri-is IL full o
anxiety; and while accounts in the English journals
of waterspous aud inuudatons in all parts OF tine cr
country apprehcnsions cannot be wholly TepreSsei u long
n our atmosphere continues overcharged aud set
tled We have much to be thankful that We have
not visited England has been The vital produce
oi soil is untained and it has already gained such
stage of maturity that, Judging 10y the experience OF late
seasons and knowing thu from the 18th Ia the 2lst OF this
month has hitherto been the fatal period. may hope
without presumption that the danger past and
that should the blight it will fall with miigaci
severity; but it is anxious time. In such
cannot if would contemplate ucisAbors' calamity
and wrap ourselves up iu a OF perfect security
The proximity Of the danger Is startling for The
most lhsh 10 take their rest entirely fancy free.
Numerous aud still later accounts from all parts Of the
kingdom speak more favourahiy OF agricultural prospects
The weather had generally taken up, and with the return
ing heat the appreheusons felt for the safety of the potato
crop had considerably alhyed. Cereals reported
he very healthy aud d,t progressing to maturity Inc
Weld Of wheat his year will be shorter than ha-
been Of late seasons but this deficiency will be fully
pensated by the abundance OF aud barley We!
of green crops Of all kind-
SALE or o'CoNSELLs HOUSE.
The house in Merton square South for 40 years
the town residence Of the deceased LherAtor and the
property by inheritance of the late Mr. Maurice OConuc
NJ p passed yesterday into strange hands by private sale
under the Encumbered Estates Court The tide sold
lease for the Of 1879 years from 1886 or in Other
words for So years xpircd, subject to 1861 hcArc
IL was purchased for 2jp 10y Mr.. John GFArc b8rri.
ter.al law son OF the late Commissioner Of Bankruptcy
Ii stated that least lUUOL would bc necessary
put the house in thorough repair The late Mr OConuc
took the house the It'll Of July, 1909.