Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-07-31

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From the New orleans Plcaynnc.
THE COTTON PROSPECT.
FAVORABLE REPORT OF THE NEW ORLEANS
CoTToN EXCHANGE.
Below we present the second crop report
of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange for this
season. From this it appears that the condi-
tion of the crop is very assuring, notwithstand-
ing the unfavorable weather which planters
have had to contend against.
There is, however, very grave omission
which greatly impairs the value OF the report;
that is, the vague and indefinite statement con-
cerning the quantity of land which has been
abandoned from inability to work it. The
matter is referred to, but in such manner
that no estimate is possible from the report.
Now inasmuch as the first report referred
so definitely to the acreage put under cotton
this season, stating the exact percentage OF
increase over last year, and as the general be-
lief that sufficient amount has been abandon
ed because the rains so interfered with plan
taton work that it was impossible to regain
the time lost, has been fully confirmed by the
report of the agricultural bureau, it seems to
us that it was incumbent upon the committee
to give some definite information on this point ;
and without this, the report is incomplete.
If the planter is to be affected by clear and
positive statement of increased acreage plant
ed, when that increase has been lost by unfa-
vorable weather, then he is entitled to the
counter statement in as ineligible language,
and our Cotton Exchange should be the last
to shirk such a duty.
New ORLEANS, July Is, 1873.
Te the President and Board Of Directors Of
the Mep Orleans Cotton Exchange.
GENTLEMEN-We beg to submit the fol-
lowing report of information condensed from
letters received by us from June 20 to July II,
in answer to our interrogatories sent out during
the month of June:
MISSISSIPPI.
Sixty.two reports received from forty-fve
counties The condition of the crop is not as
favorable as could be desired, the majority of
the reports complaining of grass, owing to
too much rain, the weather not having been as
favorable as last year. A portion of the land
planted had to be abandoned, but, how
much we cannot say, as only few reports
state per centage. The labor continuing to be
very satisfactory, a good stand has been
secured. The answers to our inquiries about
caterpilars lead us to believe that but few
have been seen.
LOUISIANA.
Fifty-two reports received from thirty-eight
parishes. The condition and prospects for a
full yield are not fattering, the ma joritY of
the reports complaining Of grass, the weather
having been rainy and much less favorable
than last season, though a change for the bet
ter is noticeable in our latest reports. A por-
ton of the land planted had to be abandoned,
but we cannot say exactly how much, owing
to insufficient data. The labor is generally
good and an average stand has been secured.
No reports of worms in any number.
TEXAS.
Thirty.eight reports from thirty-four coun-
ties. The weather is reported as having been
less favorable than last year, excessive rains
having promoted the growth Of weeds and
caused the abandonment Of portion of the
lands planted. Our reports do not furnish us
sufficient data to enable US to state actual per
centage, though we may say it is not incoDsid-
erable. Labor continues to give very good
satisfaction, and stands are very generally re-
ported as good though condition is only an
average one, owing to grass. Worms report
ed in only three counties, and in limited num-
bers
Forty answers received from twenty-seven
counties. The condition of the crop in this
State is an average one, Notwithstanding the
prevalence of grass, caused by unfavorable
weather. Laborers continue to work we'll,
and the stands are reported as generally good
and promising; to secure the balance of the
crop small portion of the land planted had
to be abandoned. No reports of worms.
TENNESSEE.
We have thirty-four reports, twenty-six
counties heard from. Weather generally less
favorable some lands thrown out, percentage
not stated. Stands nearly unanimously repre-
sented as good. Laborers working we'll. No
worms. Prospects and condition Of crop un-
favorable.
ALABAMA.
Thrty-three letters received from thirty
counties. Weather generally spoken of as
less favorable than last year. Some land has
been abandoned, the exact percentage of
which we cannot give, principal reason being
heavy rains. The stand is represented as up
to fair average owing to the good condition
of labor, and the plant, though not entirely
out Of the grass, is reported in our latest com.
munications as improving. The appearance
of the caterpillar is reported in Barbour, Hen
ry, Lowndes Macon and Perry Counties
NORTH CAROLINA. ...,
We have received sixty-nne answers from
6fty-two counties in this State. The condi-
tion of the crop is very generally reported as
good, the stand being up to a full average,
owing to the prevalence of fair weather, and
to the efficiency of labor. Very little land
has been abandoned, and only in few coun.
ties less favored by the weather. No worms
reported in this State.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Twenty-three counties send in thirty-three
letters. Weather reported as less favorable
than last year, and some portions Of the land
had to be abandoned. There is no complaint
about labor, and the stands are generally rep
resented as good. The general prospect, how
ever, isnot fattering, as cotton is late and not
yet free from weeds No worms reported
GEORGIA.
Eightyeight answers received from sixty
nine counties The great majority of our cor
respondents report the weather as much less
favorable this year than last, generally COM
planning of too much rain. However, our
reports of latest dates seem to show an i'm
provement in that respect. The opinion is
neneral that some lands were abandon ed OH