The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-06-12
THE GROWING CROPS.
LATEST REPORTS FROM SOUTH
CAROLINA.
Union County.

The Union Times says: THE cold, wet
weather Of last month is beginning to show
County. One gentleman informed US that two
weeks ago he thought his cotton looked as
well as he ever saw 1t, in that stage OF It's
growth, but now much OF it is dying out, ard
his ~neighbors are making the same complaint.
This is pretty much the account We obtained
on Monday last from many other portions OF
the county. The wheat crop OF this county
will not turn out SO bad as was antici-
pated. The long continued and heavy
but partial rains last week have, no
doubt, done much mischief to 1t IN
some sections, but where those rains did
not occur a fair crop will be made. a lew
weeks ago it was feared the rust would COM
pletely ruin it, but we are glad to learn thai 1t
has not done so much damage as anticipated.
The oat crop is doing well, in TACT. one or Two
farmers told US they never had better crops OF
oats. Corn is also doing well, and a large crop
is confidently anticipated. unless something
unforeseen occurs to it. There is one draw
bacs>to all the crops: The rains have given the
grass such a start that it is feared IL mas got
beyond the control of many. While the wet
weather has given many days rest to farm
hands. the grass has been industriously grow
ing, night aud day."
Oconee County.
The Keowee Courier says: 1t rains Is
perhaps the most accurate statement OF the
weather IT Lie pdSl leu udJo. u @ ~
weeds are making good use Of their privilege
to grow. To these enemies of the farmer It Is
truly a forcing season. 1t is TO be regretted
that with a light crop OF small grain, we are
having a spring so uniavorable to fine sum-
mer crops. We can only say to our farmers,
to turn to account every moment which can
be employed in their crops. The corn crop
with US is a certainty If properly cultivated.
There is no rust or blight to defeat It. Grass
and weeds are its only enemies, and lido
lence will aid these. Energy and industry Will
overcome them, and secure a good return"
Clarendon County.
The Clarendon Press, published at Manning,
State: 1--WE are pleased to note the %revlVfy-
ing effect which the recent rains, falling al
most daily for q week past, has had upon the
crops In our county. The prospect is truly
fiatteripg at This time that abundant corn
crops will be made in our immediate county,
and: as far So we can learn, in the adjoining
counties. Cotton has also recovered very
much from the i'll effects of the recent cold
snaps, and promises well. We do not think,
from all that we can learn, that as large an
acreage in. cotton has been planted in this
county this year as last. The Importance OF
q good cotton crop Is not to be undervalued.
but the evils of making it an exclusive one Is
very great; hence it is q hopeful sign to hear
our planters almost invariably when speaking
of their crops lay particular stress upon their
cefn crops. That's right, corn brings fat
horses, fat hogs and exemption from the ex-
actions and extortiohs Of the factor and mer-
chant. With our 9moke-heuses and barns
well filled, We can afford to snap our fingers
ct hard times and go on our way rejoicing