Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-30
THE CORN CROP.

We advise all concerned not to take rs gospel truth
the reports that corn in distant localities, has been
offered at unprecedented low prices. These reports
may be true but have often seen them used BY
spectators bats 10 the tmid and unwaTy that We
have learned 10 distrust them.
We have known good corn crop in Georgia
that was not estimated. nor bad one that was
not under estimated This mlscalcuaton arises partly
from the tendency TO waste in abundance aud 10
mise in scarcity. With the practice Of the strctest
economy we cannot believe that the incoming crop,
large il is expected TO be, will be more than subj
cient for the demands upon il, and We are confident
that prices will not rule for any long time, much be-
low the present standard.
Aside from the fact that some parts Of the State have
suffered from drought, while Others have been favored
with abundant rains-an inequality not uncommon,
by which the supply Of the deficiency in section
10 be furnished from more fortunate, instead OF
from Tennessee heretofore there are other demands
upon the crop greater and numerous than usual.
Ii only dependence for food for man and beast
Never before has so complete failure OF wheat and
oats been known both of which grains contribute In
ordinary years, very largely 10 relieve the demands
apon the corn cribs. The ordinary population OF the
State only TO be fed but have to supply IN part
the large armies in the field War always has a ten
dency to increase the number of consumers and to
diminish producers, and this no exception to the
general rule.
1t is not man, however, who ordinarily consumes the
crop, but the vast bulk of il goes TO noursh AMI
mails and to make meat. This year farmers, we
are glad to know have determined that effort shall
be spared to render themselves independent of outsiders
for their meat, and judging from what we have seen
they will be successful, If disease destroys their
stock Some plantations swarm with young hogs these
must be kept in growing and thriving condition II
they expected to make meat by fall Feeding corn
from the crib the most expensive way OF fatening
but this year there is other resource, except peas
and potatoes, which, however abundant they may be-
cannot supercede entirely the use of corn. Young
hogs require much food to put them in order for
buchering than old ones, and the vast majority Of
those which will be put up TO fatten will be young
Meat must be made and il can only be made by libe
raj use Of corn but should be taken and every
means used to economic and TO avoid waste. Make
| every grain count.
can enumerate other considerations which tend To con-
vince that the present crop will not be more than
sufficient 10 the demands upon il, and that the
market price ought not TO fall below the standard usual
| in the fall and winter. Farmers eminently foolish
who take any such ridiculous price TWEEN
cents per bushe at which it is reported engage
/ ments have been made They not only throwing
away their own property but are giving the best en-
couragement to spectators they fond Of de-
nouncing. If they wish TO discourage the speculation
in breadstus the most reprehensibe species Of specii.
laon let them demand fair and living price for any
commodity they have TO sell, and take more AMI no
less. 1t is in their power to produce famine even If
the present crop abundant expected, or 10 pre-
vent one, if il falls somewhat short of expectation
viii they take the prudent and patriotic course, and
realize how much of the Of nation and the
safety of people depend upon them'-.iGga Ga
| Chronicle.