Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-22
THE CROP PROSPECT
Tn Arkansas and TeXas-The DrOuth
in the Latter state Makes the
situation Worse than has
been known There In
Thirty Years.

The news as to the crops from the country
surrounding or contiguous to Memphis is to
the effect that the recent cold spell injured
the early planted cotton so much that in
| most places it will have to be replanted. This
is being in some instances done now, and it
is believed that, under the stimulus of the
present delightful weather, we may reason
ably expect that there will not be any loss as
compared with the year which is closing so
encouragingly for the cotton trade.
FAVORABLE PROSPECTS OF ARKANSAS CROPS.
Fort Smith ElepatOr, 18th: 1--WE have in
formation from cur county, Scott, Franklin
and Logan, that the farmers are more ad-
vanced with their work than they have been
for years previous, and that the ground is in
better order and the general outlook is en-
couraging, unless it be that of the wheat
crop. Owing to the extreme dry winter and
spring the wheat has not grown as large as
has formerly been the case, and in some
localities the yield, Of course, cannot be
large, yet we have hope of raising sufficient
for home consumption at least. The corn
crop has been planted sometime in this coun-
ty and Is coming up generally wholesome
have plowed and narrowed their corn and re-
port IL doing moderately well, notwithstand-
ing the continued cool weather. Some have
planted cotton, while others are preparing
and planting. The peach crop is fair-not
so many as common, but large and very
promising. Apples are considered average.
The plums are scarce, if any are left
In this particular locality we have
not had sufficient rain TO wet the ground
thoroughly since some time last year. The
dust flies in sufficient quantities to cover the
goods OF the merchant, and greatly annoy
and deter the pedestrian of all classes. But
In the near distance general rain fell few
days since, and completely satisfied the farm
ers that they were not forgotten, and their
prospects are very hattering in this county
and in the Indian country Immediately adj
joining. The above being mere statement
OF facts, we infer that, unless we should meet
with some obstacle uncommon to the country.
we will be blessed with good CROPS of corn
cotton, oats, and fruits, and some wheat,
which will insure large immigration to our
country this fall to assist us in the develop
ment Of the country"
TEXAS CROP REPORTS.
Houston Telegram, 18th: Sunday morn
ing the severe dry weather was brought to
termination In north Texas by an hours
heavy ram, which, according to the Dallas
Herald, extended throughout the whole of
north Texas. 1t was the subject of great re-
lolcing among the farmers of that section.
and gives an aspect to the crop situation to.
tally different from that of week ago. Corn,
wheat and vegetation have been vastly bene-
fited. In addition to this a very heavy rain
and hail storm passed over the same section
Tuesday afternoon following. The drouth is
at an end there for the present at least. In
south and southwestern Texas, however,
vegetation Is very seriously affected by the
continued want OF rain. At last accounts
farming prospects on the Guadalupe and San.
ANTONIO rivers were somewhat gloomy. In
nm n koFa L I
needed, though the young crops are not as
yet very badly affected"
THE SITUATION WORSE THAN HAS BEEN |
KNOWN IN THIRTY YEARS PAST.
Dallas (Texas) Herald: Reports from The |
country yesterday were very disheartenlng.
The rain which we thought fell IN the north.
I'm portion of the county a few nights ago,
tmJunted to hardly more than a light |
puokle, not enough to more than lay the
lust for few hours. On many plantations
he wheat Is not more than one foot high and
5 heading out. Farmers are holding back
or ram before planting cotton, as it would
aimed of famine in corn aud oats, and
renee the price OF the old crop of corn Is adj
ancing, with nearly every one holding ON TO |
III they have. So far our vegetables are
early total failure. The Dallas market at
Q time this spring has shown scarcely any at
IL. The supply Is getting less and less ev-
~ day. At the hour of writing, the high
nd dry winds which have prevailed for three
Teeks are still blowing, with no moisture or
umidity IN the air, and not a cloud to he
zen IN the heavens. The situation is bad
nough 1t was never worse, and has not
cen so bad In the thirty years as it 10 now.
III hope OF wheat is about abandoned Tner,.
time enough, however, to make q cotton
nd corn crop If we can get rain. The |
routh covers all that portion of Texas lyiop
pom line of Denison and San Antonio. in
udlng every county west of it, and an aver
&c OF two tiers east. In portions of this
'rritory people are hauling water for drink
lg purposes from three 20 six miles, and the
It'll DEPEND upnn the larger strean1a, all of
hich are lower than can be remembered. !"