The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-08-25

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Trustworthy reports from Mississippi, Nortl
Louisiana and West Alabama mention the de
vastations of the army or boil worm. Picking
has just commenced, and it is expected thai
the early appearance Of the worm will shorter
the crop.
Accounts by Mall.
From the Montgomery Advertiser
First we had rains, then we had long
drought, and now it seems we are to have the
worm. The following extracts from our ex
changes will tell better than We can this new
story of disaster and destruction to the farm
ing interests of the South:
From the Greensboro, Ala, Bescon.l
We are sorry to have to announce the nd.
vent OF the genuine army worm in different
portions OF this county. Prior to the appear
ance Of the boil and army worms, the cotton
crop OF this section was anything but promis-
ing; now that they have ''put in" an appear
ance, planters are much discouraged, and
wear long faces.
From the Livingston, Ala, Journall
The army worm has made Its appearance ia
this county, and In greater numbers than
were ever known Of their first appearance.
We predicted some time ago that they would
thing, goodby to cotton In this section. There
will not be much demand, we fear, for white
oak trees with which to make baskets, as the
cotton sacks will hold oil that can be gathered
in day by the best plckers.
From the Huntsville Democrat
The complaint of the effect of drought on the
crops continues. We hear that In some parts
Of Madison and Limestone Counties rust has
attacked the cotton, causing leaves and forms
TO drop.
From the Tuscaloosa Monitor.l -
As for cotton, we suppose half crop would
be fair estimate all over the county. Very
little small grain has been sown, and that little
Is as unpromising as 1t could we'll be. Truth
ls, there is great suffering in store this year
tor both man and beast.
From the Selma (Ala.l Tmes.l
We learn from well-informed, reliable gen.
pearance In force In Hale and Marengo Coun-
ties. 4isfortrnes, itappears to planters, never
come singly.
From the Florence, Ala, Journal
The continued dry weather has resulted in
much injury 10 both corn and cotton-especlal-
ly to the former. We have also been informed
by planters, who reside In different parts of
the county, that rust has made Its appearance
In cotton.
On some plantations there will be more cot.
ton made this year thau was made last others
will not make halt as much. There will not be
more than half cotton crop made In the
county, while the corn crop nay be regarded
as almost failure. From every Section of the
county, the reports are discouragins.
lFrom the Okolona, MISS Eews.l
Considerable complaint exists among cur
planters In reference to the boil worm. The
worm does exist and Is playing havoc with the
cotton crop in certain localities.
From the Meridian, Miss, Mercury.l
was informed this morning, by reliable
planter, that the boil worm was running his
cotton worse than he had ever seen them. A
few minntes since o planter sent in handful
OF the regular caterpillar, accompanied by
note stating that he never saw so many make
their appearance at once.
From the Shuouta, Miss, Times
It has. been six weeks last Wednesday since
we had any rain to do much good. There has
been, during the time, two or three light
showers, but not enough to wet the surface
soil. The consequence Is that the ground is
very dry, the days are intensely hot, and all
small vegetation Is dropping and dying. Late
corn will be damaged no little, and the cotton
Is bound to shed It's forms when the rain does
come.
From the ylcksburg (Miss.l Herald
AT HOME. August 10.
The genuine army worm Is playing wild
work in my cotton. They are eating cotton
rapidly. One can smell them at distance.
Yours, E. B. WILLIS.
From the Monroe (La.) Telegraph
The news from the cotton crop is gloomy.
Signs of the caterpillar are reported from
nearly all portions of the surrounding country.
We now fear the 18th of September will wit
ness thorough destruction of the crop not