New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-31
PROSPECTS IN GREAT
BRITAIN

Tie week opened with a breezy fine day.
Monday wac fine, with much work accomplished in the
best condition possible, great breadth Of land beng
cleared IN all parts Of the United Kingdom. The corn
going up in fine order wheat is ready for the imne
date use Cf the miller Tuesday morning threaten
ing the day proved showery throughout and In the
evening gentle rain fell for hour. by advices OF
that day, il will be that complete change In the
weather experienced Throughout lpaDy parts Of En-
gland and Scotland. From Lancashire 1t was stated
with few showers Of refreshing rain, have much
atmosphere and the aspect of the country about
East Lancashire has wonderfully improved" From
suffolk, borders Of Norfolk IL Was remarked !;
Harvest nearly concluded; o quick aud abund
time 70 SAFE our tufup Gfoan essential point with the
hT13,T From the West Riding Of Yorkshire 1t was
stated After long drought We nave once more co
pOus showers Of rain, and lowering barometer go mat
We NAV expect more though scarcely wish ior IT
under existing circumstances as much grain yet IA the
noes and few tuTnps that remain Will s00p be Visible"
Up TO Monday in the East RIDING Weather still con,
progress and in about another week the bulk OF the gram
IN Tins district WIN he seSarSd u As TGsads Co.,
lhe grower ana % regards {e ao ana gS tn me
last 20 years" Tuesday in the same district very
wet day, there beng sudden and complete change.
Wednesday WINS fresh and breezy, with cooler aud
was stated During the past few
days We have had several s do, mee re1TeTng
had refreshing ram this week yesterday harvest
work was interrupted but everywhere farmers are busy
had heavy rain during the last few days which may have
an ufavOIable effect harvest operations" Thursday
was very wet day, small and gentle rain falling nearly
throughout being what the pastures want although
against harvest operations From Suffolk 10 re-
marked .'Du1ng the week few showers have fallen,
aid the heat less oppressive, Harvest work hag gone
on most fayorably, and the whele crops thus far
are secured in the finest possible condition. Barley
Will soon be all carried and We look for a fair
near the coast. it was stated "Harvest may be
deemed all but finished In this district aisd all grain
secured in the finest possible condition." Friday was
fine Autumnal day, occasionally cloudy, but with no
rain Our advices follow: From the east coast
OF Ireland There has been complete change IN the
weather. great deal OF rain having fallen during the
week The temperature il also 100 10 l5o lower" From
Lincolnshire, sneiglbOrhOOd Of BTIgg, 1t stated
Abundance Of rain fell Tuesday last, and now re-
sowing turps aud rapeeeed Is the chief business The
bulk the grain is secured but much damage has been
stacks by the great fail OF RAIN From the West
Riding Of Yorkshire advices run thus "snce Tues
have proved quite refreshing aud will doubtless
do very much good 10 pasture lands and
potatoes and In few cases TO turnps also The heds
are mostly cleared south ofus and the few beans there
will prove but little help 10 the growers, From the East
Riding IL stated THE weather continued fine up 10
tuesday on which day had heavy rain supplemented
Yesterday heavy showers OF short duration, which Will
greatly benefit pastures and the hitherto fast disap
bearing root crops without having injured the small
proportion Of the grain yet remaining In the fields
Saturday fine breezy and warmer day, and much
laryest work would be accomplished In the later dis
trcts. One week OF fine and favorable weather
would wel-ngh put finish 70 this years harvest, and
orr adyices Will furnish with trustworthy infOr
NATION As To the yied.-Aug. u.s.