Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-23

Winter BarEey.-0hio promises little more than
half a crop. Vermont six-tenths, and Connecticut,
Iowa, and Illinois. eight tonths. New hampshire
and MASSACHUSETTS, ten -tenths; Kansas thirteen
tenths, Nebraska fifteen tenths The average will
be about eight and half-tenths. The spring bar
ley, while varying in promise in different States will
average ten-tenths.
Oots.The average of this crop is larger than usual
in nearly all the States. The appearance OF the
crops is: in Indiana eight-tenths in Illinois eight
and half tenths; in Ohio and Michigan ninetenths;
in other States, varying from nine to
Rhode Island, Missouri, Iowa Kansas ana Neerasa
being above the average, the crop indicates an aver
age yield.
CloDer.-More clover was sown than usual. and is
reported III full average condition. In Delaware
ard Missouri its appearance is worse, though the
increased average will make up the deficiency.
Maryland. New jersey, Massachusetts, New, Hamp-
shire. lllirois and Kansas fall little below the
average; Maine thirteen and One-SlXth tenth.
The pasture returns have been untaVorsble to the
9at,Y ihteiIs!. very geheTaI ialliHk Qit IL Gu
in the of pastures except IN the states be-
yond the Mississippi.
average nine and three quarter tenths; New Hamp-
shire. Massachusetts and Delaware ten-tenths; the
other New England States nine and quarter tenthS;
the Middle and Western States seven niuetenths.
Sheep took the field this spring better condition
than usual; In some places neglect and consequent
disease and death reported, arising from dopre-
Fruit.--A medium crop of apples is indicated.
though there is variation in the appearance IN dlt-
West the prospect is better than usual In the Gem
trail States Peaches have suffered from winter
killing very generally; in Ohio scarcely third Of
is expected in New Jersey less thna half crop;
in Delaware and Maryland about six-tenths.
BILL.
The Senate have generally agreed to the amend
ments prOposed by the Committee on Finance to the
tax bill. They have been three days on the bill and
it is probable they will finish their action upon to-
morrow.
PENSIONS
The Commissioner of Pensions has just issued ia
structons and forms to be observed in applying for
army and navy pensions under the act of June th OF
the present year. The three highest grades OF pen
partial disability, will be allowed only to those disa-
bed since the 4th of March, 1851 and will date only
from the 9th of June, 1866;
THE DESTITUTE OF MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS.
We copy the following from the Star of last even
ing;
mems Affairs in Arkansas, Missouri and the Indian
Territory for the month of May. states that the num-
Der Of raons Issued to refugees in the month of April
was 43,i2 to 222 refugees, at cost of S5OiS ~ and
that 69l9 rations issued to S93 freedmen at Z
cost Of SSS2 In the month of May g. 3l5 ratJ2ns att
cost cost of$l,e5o D' s.. "''' ISSUE" 70 0'' 's' ~
Early in May notice was given that rations would
as were in nfrmarieS established by the Bureau. or
were so near the Office of Superintendent to en-
able him to make personal investigation as to their
necessities, but it found that from the inability
of very many to procure seeds in proper season for
planting particularly Irish potatoes and other crops
that could have been realized early in the season.
and more than all from the absence of animals to
pow and cultivate crops, that great destitution and
suffering will prevail in many parts Of the country,
unless relieved by the charity of the Government
until the corn harvest is gathered.
Most of those receiving assistance from the Gov
ernment have crops under cultivation except
corn, and they look forward with bright antcipa-
tions to the season when roasting ears can be
gathered. In issuing to the destitute discrimina-
tion has been made account of loyal or disloyal
sentiments or services during the war. The aim has
been to assist the helpless destitute who trying
to help themselves.
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL GRANT.
Lieut.. General and Mrs. Grant arrived in the city
last evening from their Western trip, their arrival
having been fastened by a telegraphic notice COM
muncatiug the illness of Mrs. Grants father, Mr.
Dent, attacked day two since by cholera morbus
at General Grants residence. Last night mis- life was
deSpaired Of This morning, however, he manifested
much Improvement, and at last accounts he was still
growing better.
BOUNTIES TO COLORED SOLDIERS.
The President has approved the bill giving boun-
ties to colOred soldiers and pensions hOunties and
allowances to their heirs, and also the bill to facili-
tate commercial. postal and military communication
among the several States and authorizing railroads
to form continuous lines.
CUSTOMS.
The receintS from customs at the four principal
ports of the United States in the week ending june
Is, 1866, as follows: New York, S2.01l S74 g.
Boston. 276 57733: Philadelphia. S16647i23 BaIli-
more $44,29l l2. Total receats for the week at the
above named ports. $2.559,2l7.5l.