Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

The Corn CRoP-THE Pork TRAD
PRosPEcTIvELY.- During the past weel
we have received information from variou
localities in the west regarding the presen
state of the corn crop and not littl
about hogs Without going into detail
we will give the points in brief summa
ry. In this State, except in light sandy
soils, the corn crop is much better thar
we expected month ago, and, generally
speaking, is full average, taking into
consideration the great breadth of land
planted. In light sandy soil, however, il
never recovered from the effects of the
drought in July, and in all such cases the
yield will not be over half an average but
the quantity of such land is small, and
consequently the effect will not be felt
In Indiana it is excellent, and in all the
Wabash country it is unusually heavy
the ears being longer and better filled
than usual. Indeed we have no COM
=plafnts from any portion of that State in
all parts the crop appears to be satisfac-
tory. A good crop of wheat hes been
sown and it looks we'll
In Illinois, except from few counties
in the Northern portion ofthe State, where
it was injured by frost, the crop is fair, in
many places good, and in all good, rich
corn lands, heavy 1t is not yet fully ma
tured, but the weather rs very favorable,
and a large quantity that was supposed
would not mature before the frost would
come, is now nearly out of danger, and
generally exceeds the expectations of the
farmer.
In Iowa, there is considerable variety
in the crop in the northern portion of
the State we hear of the injury done by
the frost about the 1st of September, and
some represent it serious, whilst others
say it was but slight, as the stalk and ears
were not injured, only the leaves. We
have not heard from this State fully enough
as yet, SO as to be able to speak Of this
crop very definitely.
In Missouri the crop is pretty good,
though like Iowa, We have not heard from
many points in that State. ri.I |.
In Kentucky the crop is represented a
fair average, and is fully matured, the
quality being excellent.
In Virginia the corn crop, we learn, is
partial failure, and not over two thirds
of last years crop.
We have no very definite advices from
Tennessee, but FROM what we have, our i'm
preston is the crop is moderately good,
though in some places 1T is short, conse-
quent upon the drought.
In all the places we heard from, hogs
are generally fed with great care and in
dustry, and it is exceedingly difficult to
purchase stock hogs, showing that the
owners feel satisfied they are fully able to
feed all they have. The reverse was the
case at this time last year. In many cas-
es the farmers have been feeding with
green corn since the 1st of September
In some parts Of Indiana stock hogs are
scarce and in demand, as high as A. cents
gross having been paid for them.
There seems to be no speculation going
on, and we hear of no contracts being
made. The impression is general with
the farmers that they will obtain high pri-
ces for their hogs, but all those who went
in SO freely last fall are now holding off
The indications are that the number OF
hogs brought to market will be as great
as last year aud that their condition will
be far better.
In this market there have been no con,
tracts made SO far as we heave heard
though there are buyers for November al
So %, and we understand that party offers
s6, but it is generally supposed that they
want them to fill those contracts made al
Sc 25@6 75 last season for delivery tn,
coming November.
The present active demand for bacon
aud baroness of the market of hams, to-
gether with those contracts, it is Supposed
will make the market open high, probably
Sc, as many think, but the greater major
ity of dealers are determined to hold bacl
until prices rule at a safer point, and thi
point is fixed in their minds at S5 or there
abouts,-C Cincinnati Price Current
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