Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-31

WEATHER AND CRoPs-ALABAMA. The Southern
er, published at Claiborne, Monroe county, of the
18th instant, says:
The cotton crop, though not so good as was anti
cipated will be 2 fair one. Some planters in this
country rejoicing at their prospects while others
anticipated. But onthe average the entire crop will
not fall far short Off at alp of last years -
The Camden QVilcox county, Republican, of Sat
urday last, says:
Since our last issue we have had an occasional
shower, but scarcely enough to keep the ground
moist These showers have been partial the conse-
quence of which is, that some of our planters
plain of too much rain for their cotton while others
express themselves tolerably well satisfied The low
lands have shed the cotton forms pretty freely and
on them, in many localities, the boil worm has made
its appearance, and has done some damage"
The Marianne Fla-) Whig, of Saturday last, says:
This region has been deluged with vast amount
OF rain within the past five or six weeks The corn
crop is not short was anticipated and the cot
ton crop viii be fair average yield"
The Fort Adams Miss Times, of Saturday last
says:
In this immediate neighborhood the cotton it
shedding its forms very much and the boIs rus.
ting considerably We fear that the rains will cause
the crops of cotton to be much shorter than an
tcipated a. few weeks ago.
The Memphis Wing, of the 10Th instant, says:
We learn from an intelligent, close observing
gentleman, who has travelled through Madison and
several adjoining countless that the cotton crop is
suffering immensely from the rust The hot, sultry
weather and frequent showers of the past two weeks
have been very favorable to rust and should con-
tinue SO much longer, it is feared the growing crop
VIII be materially damaged and shortened thereby
We hear Of similar reports from Mississippi"
AZ The washington Correspondent of the Rich
mond Enquirer says
Secretary Dobbin is doing wonders to build ups
steam navy. He has advertised for proposals to re-
pair the u. S. steamship San Jacinto.n This is1
sure indication that little more efficiency will be
infused into different Navy Yards. When the
workmen in the yards perceive that others are pre-
the future theremust be more failures in the con-
structon of our war marine Secretary Dobbn de-
serves the thanks of the country for this effort 70
render a noble ship of some use to the Navy. we
believe this effort of his viii be successful and then
will follow other important Improvements that WI.
raise the standard of the Navy in the affections Oh
the people of the States Mr.. Dobbin must prog
ress in the good work. until the ships of the Navy
with the perso7sq1el of the service are In condition
all Europe are combined against him in his effort 70
protect the unfortunate Koszta from the tyrant grasp
of the Austrian. We want ready and etficleh'
Navy and, Il think, we have in Mr. Dobbn a Sec
Rotary that viii bend all his energies to build up
powerful Navy, one capable and ready to float inc
6 Stars and Stripes = phant in every sea
a. We, are glad to learn, says the Macon Tele-
graph Of Wednesday, that report circulated some
days ago, of the death of Gen. Lamar, of Texas,ls
not correct "a letter from him has been received IN
this city dated on the Sd Of August which is suoSe-
quent to the date of the report Of his death