The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-13
THE SOUTH.
NORTHERN IOITIlIAyA

NORTHERN LOUISIANA.
Reports from all the important points in this dis
trct indicate as follows:-
Con.-There Ia about one-third more this year
than last and the quality is good
Frut.-The yield Is immense. and OF very fine
quality.
Cotton.-There was about a fourth less planted
this year in anticipation of danger from worms. The
yield is estimated at about onefourth than last
year.
Sugar.-None planted.
| Potatoes.-The yield Is large.
1t Is seldom that crops generally have been better.
The weather has not been very warm:, but there
was too much rain In July.
SOUTHERN LOUISIANA.
West OF the Mississippi the quantity OF land under
cotton Is but little over one-haf while the yield
and potatoes the quantity IL double and the yield in
proportion. Much cane will be held for seed. The
season Tor cotton has been unavorabe but for other
Oranges:-The crop is large
Gran.-There is no wheat, barley. &C., east Of the
Mississippi. On the Gulf double quantity OF land
was planted In corn, but there will be no more than
The general prospect OF all the crops in Louisiana
and Mississippi is good, but danger to cotton from
the army worm and rot where the growth s rank is
threatened, owing to excessive rains, and II not
damaged the crop will equal last years.
CENTRAL AND EASTERN ARKANSAS.
Reports from all important points In this district
wheat.-The yield is about the same a. last year
and the quality good.
Corn.-The yield OF corn will be about half more
than last year and the quality fair.
Cotton1l.ess area was planted this year, but the
prospect OF maturing IL very good.
Fruits.-All fruits are abundant.
The weather has been pleasant, but the rains
rather too frequent recently for cotton.
TENNESSEE
Wheat.-Ihe yield OF wheat this year Is about
hall more than last and OF fair quality.
Corn.-There was about twice as much planted
tnls year and the crop is fine.
Oats.-Thc yield Is about half more and OF good
Barlcy.-Not more than half as much was planted
this year but the yield and quality are better.
Cotton.-About fourth less was planted this year,
Out tue !ielu promises 10 be equal 10 last
KENTUCKY.
wheat.-The yield Is about equal to last year and
Corn.-1ied about half more and OF fair quality.
oats-Thc Weld OF Gate Is about four times as much
as last year ana the quality IL good.
Barley-The yield Is about half OF last year. but or
fair quality.
To6acco.-The yield is a quarter more than last
years.
The weather has been warmer this month than
last and the rain about the average Of last month.
EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN TEXAS.
The following is report OF this district embracing
the Natchez Trinity, Brazos and Colorado valleys;
O s ,ne Dess counties IN the
region also G reaches s as faPf So as SAN
antonio, taxing III Guadaupe, Cornal and San Ante
Cotton:-A little less was planted than last year.
pect for maturing excellent but not safe as yet
from the worm which has appeared in few local..
rain and otherwise favorable Half a crop il con-
sdered almost certain In the most untoward event.
some localities report more rain. and well grounded
fears OF the worm Others that the prospect Is better
than In five years.
Corn.-The same amount was planted as last year;
II suffered from drought early n.the season, and the
yield IL perhaps an eighth less and OF good quality
Sugar,-Less was planted, but II promises well;
rom quarter 70 third more yield Is expected
from the amount OF planting.
Peas and Pumpkins.-TlIe Weld will be about a
quarter more than last year.
sorghum.-About quarter more is expected than
last year.
Vegetables. -The yield is abundan, and the quality
good.
The general prospect promises relief from the
effect OF the partial failures OF the last two years
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, WEST MISSISSIPPI AND
SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE.
Reports from all Important points in this district
show the following
wheat-The crop lie small and Of the average
quality.