The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-07-14

THE CROPS.

gregate depth of water which fell during that time is
estimated al nine inches. Much was ruined and
with il other crops suffered but wheat rye and grass
look tolerably well. In western New York wheat looks
fair and, in fact, all the crops except Taking the
State through, winter wheat except ON well dained
lands win be light Potatoes, where not drowned out
very fine. Fruit is good in places, but much
injured by insects
New JsyssyThe Trenton True American says that in
central New jersey all croake to the contrary notwith
standing, the crops promise finely Wheat will be better
than usual in several of the counties the harvest has
already commenced Corn is variable Fruit is not
abundant but the peach crop nevertheless represented
not likely to fall below average.
Pennsylvania The crops promise well The Harris
burg Union of the sth inst, after tour through the
country is convinced that the about small crops
unounded in fact Much rain has fallen through the
State yet the crops look WELL except wheat which was
winter killed in some places
Pugiaia. Newspapers from Virginia are unanimous in
describing the wheat crop, now gathering as excellng
both in quantity and quality any that has been gathered
for many years Much space might be filed with ex-
tracts but they Of similar The Winchester
Vrginian says
ons of the State have favorable accounts The Nor
gntown Sar states that in Monongalaand Preston counties
there will be good crops and in the southwestern south
er and southeastern portions Of the State there will be
full average yield.
Corn rye, and oats very promising tobacco less
In the Kanawha valley the ARMY has done
rious injury.
North Carolina The Charlotte Wing reports that the
in that vicinity have begun to harvest their
wheat and there is prospect of very large yield.
Soaa crolna. The wheat in South Carolina is uncom-
monty good The Laurensylle Herald says:
Now that the wheat harvest is about ended and
rect statement be made of the crop, gratifed
be able to corroborate all the bright prophecies which
have been made with regard to its abundance. From
almost every quarter of our land hear the grateful cry
of abundant wheat crops In Laurens district farm
have gathered into their granares greater
abundance finer quality of wheat; is still back
ward, but generally looks healthy Oats generally
good. Cotton is unpromisng.
The Yorkvillc Enquirer says From all portions Of
the district fatterng accounts Of the harvcsts
Every person appears ubnt the prospect Of cake
in abundance
Georga accounts from Georgia closely correspond
with those from South Carolina. Wheat is excellent ;
oats fine corn backward but improving cotton varia
BILE.
4tanna and Mississippi The condition of the crops in
these States is smariy stated in the following extract
from the Mobile Register of the 3oth ut
We give this morning copious extracts from the pa
pcrs of this State and the portions of Mississippi contigu
to the Mobile and Ohio railroad about the crops Of
cotton, corn, and wheat We have gathered and COM
pared all the information within reach this sub
We believe the crop of wheat will exceed this year the
yield of many years past. The crop of corn will he
average everywhere, and in many places than
average The crop of cotton, although partially
recovering from the disasters through which it
passed during the spring and early summer
gain what 1t has lost in the lateness Of the season. but
must fall short of its legitimate production oncsixth In
other words oncsxth less will be gathered from the land
planted than would have been if all things had been
dinarily favorable by striking between the crops
Of 1885 and 1885, and 1856 and 1857 taking the former
Mt $685. bales and the latter 000 the growing
crop should have been 237 500 bales but according
estimate will be less than ZOO, 00O unless have
unusually late fall which may carry it beyond this
figure,
Louisiana. Recent rains have greatly benefited both
and corn, and these crops are doing well.
Planters have increased confidence in the of the
sugar crop The cultivation of wheat has been
mcnce in the northern part of the State with promise
of the best results.
Ol,o--Whezt is maturing finely, and corn is growing
rapidly. correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial
who has just returned from extended tour throughout
the State says wheat is everywhere abundant and looks
we'll The late weather has been very favorable There
complaints of insects. Barley looks well; sew
eral fields have been cut in the Miami valley with
heavy yield Oats thrifty, but backward Potatoes
looked better the high prices have caused great
quantity to be planted Corn is small and very back
ward Fruit both apples and peaches, very abundant
The Wayne County Democrat Of July says
We have the most encouraging accounts Of the prospects
of abundant yield of crops this For time
past it feared that the wcev might destroy portion
of the wheat, but it is beyond their reach except
the latest fields, which may probably be somewhat
affected The wheat looks remarkably well and promises
heavy yield Oats the Corn is late though with
good weather there doubt the crop will be nearly
full The fruit is abundant in all parts of the county
and vegetables looked better Everything looks
prosperous and encouraging.
The Portage Sentinel of the date says:
The farmers whom met from the different town
skps generally speak with chcerulness in regard
crops Of the present Everything is abundant
and everything is growing The wet weather has per
haps, done injury to corn, but If from this time
forward during the months of July and August it should
be and favorable, may yet realize abundant
yield
The Ashland Union says croakng about the failure of
the crops nearly hushcd wheat is already of dan
gcr corn, oats and other spring crops look very prom
Using "
The harvest will generally commence about the 18th
or 18th instant The Cincinnati Gazette speaking of
western crops says he indications could hardly be
encouraging.
Keaucsy. The wheat harvest has commenced All
the accounts we hass favorable The Louisville
Journal says
The wheat will be harvested throughout this region
during the weeks and from all accounts will be
both abundant and of good quality. We hear of few
small contracts immediate delivery at 81 10 for
crop and sales at 81 Is. The established market