GENERAL AGRICULTURAL REPORT FOR JULY. Notwithstanding that the weather has been very changeable, and that large quantities of rain have fallen in most parts of England, the crop of wheat has nearly arrived at maturity, even in the northern districts. On the 25th, cutting was partially commenced, being about a fortnight later than last year, and extensive breadths of land will be under the sickle in about ten days. Our reports respecting the yield of new wheats are various; but, from all the information we can gather, we arrive at the conclusion that in numerous instances the crop has been over-estimated. On some of the heavy lands, the produce will be fully equal to the ordinary run of years; but on light soils, almost generally, there will be a deficiency. Considering, however, that the quantity of land under cultivation this year is unusually large, and that only a moderate portion of the crop has been beaten down by the heavy rains and strong winds, the probability is that the aggregate growth will be considerably in excess of last year,

Although the quantity of wheat now in stack in this country is considerably diminished, and that the various markets have been scantily supplied with samples of both red and white, the demand for all kinds has ruled very inactive, millers having purchased for immediate wants only, and prices have been with difficulty supported; indeed, sales have in some instances been concluded on easier terms. Fine foreign qualities, however, have commanded extreme rates, with a fair consumptive inquiry, and the imports have been tolerably extensive.

Mark-lane at 70s. per quarter, and new carraway 32s. per cwt. Wheat harvest is progressing rapidly in the south of France; and it is stated that the yield of wheat is fully equal to most former seasons. Should the whole crop turn out well, foreign produce will not be required this year to meet consumption. Letters from the north of Europe state that wheat and nearly all kinds of spring corn are looking remarkably well, but that harvest-work will not be commenced till about the middle of August. Our American advices are of a contradictory character. Of late, prices of both wheat and flour have shown a tendency to advance, although the shipments to England have fallen off, and many of the farmers in the Western States have intimated that the growth of wheat will be considerably lees than in 1861. There is still a large quantity of produce on passage to this country; but a deficient harvest in the States, considering our great dependence upon America for a supply of food, would impart great firmness to prices here.

In Scotland the crops generally, though somewhat backward, are looking well, especially upon good soils. For fine wheat, grinding barley, aud oats, there has been a steady consumptive inquiry at full quotations. All other produce has moved off slowly at about previous rates.

The Irish markets have been in a very inactive state. Compared with the previous month, however, scarcely any change has taken place in the quotations. The wheats are described as looking well, and other crops as promising a full return. Potatoes especially are well spoken of. The shipments of produce to England have been on a limited scale.

PAST MONTH.

The bulk of the crop of hay has at length been secured, in but middling condition. The expenses this year arising from the changeable weather are a serious item in the farmers' disbursements. The growth, though inferior in quality, has been quite equal to most seasons. The quality of grass in the pastures is large; consequently the stock upon it is doing well. Old meadow hay has realized £2 to £5 58., new ditto £1 169. to £4, old clover £4 to £6, new ditto £3 10s. to £5, and straw £1 16s. to £2 28. per load. At these quotations the demand has ruled steady.

With very few exceptions, the accounts in reference to the potato crop are decidedly favourable. Scarcely any traces of disease have as yet been met with, and a full average growth is pretty generally anticipated.

Turnips are looking well; but in some quarters there is a great failure of the swedes and mangolds.

On the whole, a fair amount of business has been transacted in most descriptions of English wool, at about stationary prices; but foreign and colonial parcels have commanded scarcely any attention. The quantity of colonial wool now on hand for the public sales exceeds 100,000 bales. The present low range in the value of money in the discount market is calculated to have a favourable influence upon the sales; yet inferior kinds, in the absence of any demand for America, are likely to rule lower in price. The inquiry for the Continent has not improved.

The hop bine has made steady progress of late; yet the demand in the Borough for nearly all kinds of hops has continued somewhat active, and rather an important rise has taken place in the quotations. Very few foreign hops have come to hand, and several rather large parcels of old have found buyers for export purposes.

Seeds are likely to turn out a good crop in the event of the weather continuing favourable. New rapeseed has sold at

For the time of year, the various markets have been well supplied with each kind of stock, as to number; but the general weight and condition of both beasts and sheep have not been equal to the previous month. Prime Scots, crosses, downs, and half-breds have, therefore, commanded a steady sale, and, in some instances, prices have had an upward tendency. Inferior breeds, however, have changed hands slowly, and the quotations have had a drooping tendeucy. The Norfolk season for beasts has been brought to a close. It has certainly proved one of the best ever known, both in point of number and quality. The commencement of the northern season has been marked by the arrival in the metropolis of some remarkably well made-up shorthorns; and we are informed that the supplies in Lincolnshire and the various other counties are fully equal to last season. It may be doubted whether even large resources will have any material influence upon present quotations, because the consumption of meat in Londou still continues unusually large. The prevailing distress in the manufacturing districts, consequent upon the cotton famine, will, it is apprehended, reduce general consumption, and induce many English and Irish graziers, who have been in the habit of supplying the Manchester market somewhat liberally for many years past, to forward increased supplies to the metropolitan market. In this way, prices may be kept in check; but we see no reason to anticipate an important decline in the value of the best breeds of either beasts or sheep. For the most part, the stock has appeared tolerably free from disease; and most of our correspondents state that very few losses, in a comparative sense, have been sustained for some time past.

Although the nights have been somewhat cold, there is a full average quantity of grass in the pastures, and food is likely to continue abundant. The changeable state of the weather has added much to the difficulties in securing the crop of hay. The quantity of grass produced is fully equal to last year; but the quality of the hay, owing to the heavy rains, is, in many instances, very poor. The failure of the beetroot plant has been more general than we have known in most former seasons. The turnip crop, however, is likely to be very productive.

we never knew them grow faster at that time, and seldom alower since; they now look rough, and "not business-like." The stock has not done amiss upon the whole; they received a good start, and afterwards a little rough pasturage did not prove objectionable, being young and succulent. The potato crop is still looking satisfactorily as relates to the disease; but it is backward. Great difficulty arose, owing to wet weather, in getting it planted, and many crops are not yet fully moulded up. The flukes in some cases have suffered from rotten sets, and look thin, but all crops at present look tolerably healthy. Shades of green differing in hue may be observed, but we have scarcely heard of a real case of disease: even the early ash-leaved holds out well. The mangold crop is backward, but good in plant, and a large breadth sown. Swedes are looking well, and all are busy hoeing. The common turnips have a splendid plant; the fallows are nearly all sown, and we now wait the harvest. We never saw so few corn stacks standing at this season, nor is there much in the growers' hands.-July 23rd.

SUFFOLK.

What are our prospects? shall we have an abundant, an average, or a deficient harvest? We have heard this question answered by numbers as applied to their individual occupations, and for the one who has replied," My crops never looked better," the great mass have told the tale of disappointment; "the light-lander" even has said, My corn cannot stand this incessant rain and cold," and acknowledge his prospect but a poor one. The heavy-land farmer has recently given no cheering account, but one of considerable mortification. The weather explains the position-early in spring all was promising, and hopes were generally entertained of an abundant return; but as the rain descended hopes subsided into fear, and an average

crop is not now expected. Every week of rain, cold, and clouds has told adversely in the most marked manner; ten days since, and the prospect was far superior; disease has now shown itself in the wheat crop, and what with red robbin blight and nickled corn, the promise in yield is much reduced. Some pronounce their injury from these causes combined at from 10 to 12 bushels per acre, and from our own inspection we are compelled to believe in a great reduction in probable produce. It has long been established that a large hay crop and an abundant grain crop are not compatible. We have the former, hay, in profusion (much of it, such as it is), but the continued fall of rain, the absence of sunshine, and the lowness of temperature have been as opposed to the development of grain as they have been causes favourable to the production of grass. Barley is most variable in its promise, in many instances we hear of pieces which will scarcely gain the ear, and in other cases of an excellent prospect. We believe barley will be an average crop. Beans are much injured by the abundance of lice, and though there is an immense show of straw the pods are but few, and the crop will not be an average one. Peas have promised remarkably well, but we now hear some complaints of injury from becoming "lousy." Mangel wurzel are looking well. Swedes have been much injured by the fly, and it has been difficult to obtain a plant. To secure the hay crop has been a most tedious and trying operation, much has been washed and partially spoiled, but some has been well made and stacked in good order. Suffolk has taken a good position at the Royal Agriculturai, the Essex, and the Norfolk shows, and the thanks of the county are due to Sir E. Kerrison, and our Crisps, Biddells, Sextons, Barthropps, Woltons, Gleeds, Tomlines, Hodgsons, Stearns, and many others who have upheld the reputation of the county both at home and abroad.—July 26.

AGRICULTURAL

BEWDLEY FAIR.-A very good supply of stock, with plenty of purchasers. Beet 7d. to 74d., mutton 74d. to 8d. per lb. Calves and pigs were rather scarce, but the quality was good, and sold well.

BROMYARD FAIR-There was a plentiful supply of stock, which sold well. Mutton fetched 7d., lamb 7d. to 7 d. per lb., but pigs were much lower in price. The horse fair was very well supplied, and useful horses fetched a good price.

CAMELFORD FAIR.-The lamb fair opened briskly at 7d. per lb., but the rain coming on, business became more slack. The bullock fair was well attended both by buyers and sellers, but the prices were not so high as at May fair here; even the same beasts were not worth more now than then.

CAWDOR FAIR.-There was a good show of heavy cattle as well as of small crosses for grazing. The day was tempestuous in the extreme. At first and for some time the market was very stiff, and a good few lots were driven away unsold early in the day. Mrs. Brodie, Brevail, sold two-year-old polled stots at £8; Mr. Forsyth, Newton, sold two-year-old crosses (selected from a mixed lot), at about £15; Mr. Kelly, Seafield, sold to Mr. Cameron, flesher, Fort George, a lot of three-year-old polled stots at £17; Mr. Alexander Mackintosh, Barivan, sold a score of Cheviot boggs at 16s.; Mr. Makessack, Culblair, sold three-year-old crosses at £20, and two-year-old ditto at £13 5.; Mr. Macintyre, Ferness Mains sold two-year-old cross queys at £11; Mr. Hugh Clark, St Lawrence Cottage, sold a lot of polled year-olds at £7 10s., and Highland year-olds at £5; Mr. Malcolm, Belmakeith bought year-olds at £5.

COLCHESTER FAIR.-Mr. W. Martin, of Catawade, had 45 cart horses and colts, most of which sold, the horses at from £25 to £40, and the colts from £20 to £30. For nags from £20 to £30 was asked. Mr. W. Fenner, of Colchester, had a drove of Welsh ponies, ranging from £8 to £20. Of sheep, a few thousand were penned. The neat stock was limited,

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DROXFORD LAMB FAIR.-There was a good amount of business transacted, nearly the whole being cleared off at very satisfactory prices, namely, lambs 21s. to 34s. per head; ewes, 268. to 36s., and wethers 30s. to 48s. One coop of ewes, penned by Mr. J. Earwaker, realized 50s. per head.

EARL SOHAM FAIR.-The price of lambs was about 20s. a piece; some belonging to Mr. Walter Nuun, the finest lot in the fair, fetched 258. each. Mr. Wicks too had a good lot for which he obtained 23s. The price of sheep varied from 38s. to as much as 50s. The total number of sheep and lambs penned was about 9,500. The show of beasts was extremely small, there being only about 100 in the fair; these were all sold, and realized about 78. a stone. For everything trade was very dull.

FORT WILLIAM FAIR.-Lambs were in good request at high prices. Last year's rates were fully maintained. Cheviot tops brought from £12 to £16 per clad score, and shots from £7 to £12, blackfaced tops from £8 to £10, and shots from £5 to £7. Yeld ewes were also in brisk demand at high prices; blackfaced brought from £12 to £14 per clad score. The sale for wedders was dull, at rather a decline. Blackfaced wedders were from £22 to £27, and Cheviots from £28 to £32.

GLOUCESTER MONTHLY MARKET.-Beef fetched increased prices, and mutton was in good demand. Lambs were scarce, and sold readily. The following are the quotations: Beef from 64d. to 7ď., mutton from 7d. to 74d, lambr from 8d. to 9d.

HELSTON FAIR.-There was a small supply of cattle, and only a moderate business was done; fat cattle about 60s. per cwt., lean 40s.

LEWES FAIR.-The number of tegs and lambs pent ed was about 3,000 less than usual. Tegs realized from 30s. to 37s., and lambs from 14s. to 25s. 6d. Among the horse dealers there was considerable activity. The rates were high.

MUIR OF ORD MARKET.-The show of sheep at the market was very poor, but for the few fats that were or the ground there was a good demand; for lean sheep a very poor

sale. Mr. Maclennan, Tomich, sold a lot of three-year-old Cheviot wethers at 35s. to Mr. Alexander M'Lellan, flesher, Inverness, the best lot in the market. Mr. Rankine, Beauly, bought a lot of blackfaced rough wethers at 21s., a lot of Leicester wethers at 34s., and a lot of Cheviot hoggs at 22s. Mr. M'Lean, Beauly, bought a lot of half-bred hoggs at 30s.; Mr. Kenneth Chisholm, flesher, Beauly, bought a lot of Cheviot hoggs at 16s., and a lot of fat ewe at 30s. Mr. Ross, Buntait, sold a mixed lot of yeld ewes at 19s. Mr. Fraser, Balloch, bought a lot of blackfaced hoggs at 14s. Fat cattle were about, if not above the prices obtained at last market, but on inferior stock there was a reduction of about 20. a head as compared with last market.

OBAN SHEEP MARKET.-Ewes: There was an excellent demand at prices slightly in advance of last year, the advance being in some cases from 1s. to 2s. The prices obtained ranged from 13s. to 15s. 6d. A good number of sales were made at 13s. to 14s. Some very extensive stocks from Mull were sold at from 13s. to 13s. 6d. Three-year-old wethers were back from last year in the general run from 1s. to 21. In some few exceptional cases last year's prices were obtained. The prices ranged as follows: For Cheviot wethers from 278. to 293., or from £27 to £29 per clad score, blackfaced wetbers from £24 to £26. Blackfaced lambs brought from £8 to £9 per clad score for tops, and from £5 to £6 for shots. Cheviot lambs brought from £12 to £13 for tops, and from £6 to £9 for shots.

SANQUHAR FAIR.-Half-bred lambs were from 1s. to 2s. 6d., and, in some instances, 3s. below last year's prices. Prices may be quoted from 15s. to 19s. Few sales of crosses reported; prices from 10s. to 15s., being 18. to 2s. 6d. below last year. Cheviot lambs, 9s. to 11s.; the fall on this class being 6d. to 2s., though the general decline was ls. to ls. 6d. Blackfaced wedder lambs, 9s. to 11.; mid ewe lambs, 11s.to 148. 6d.; in a few instances wedder lambs were 6d. to 9d. below last year. Cheviot draft ewes, 228. to 25s. Blackfaced draft ewes, 16s. to 18s. 6d.

ST. BOSWELL'S FAIR.-Bred lambs were selling at from 21s. to 28s.; three-parts bred, from 188. to 26s. 6d.; half-bred, from 17s. to 23s. In the aged sheep market there was a pretty fair show, and the stock that was in condition sold at prices varying-for three-part-bred Dinmonts, from 33s. to 39s.; for half-breds, from 29s. to 35s.; Cheviot Dinmonts were at 30s., and wethers at 32s. There was, for the better-conditioned stock of the above description, rather an earnest competition amongst fleshers and others, but there cannot be quoted any rise above last year, or even on the weekly markets. Two-year-old cattle. from £9 to £13; and three-year-olds, at from £12 to £15. There was a large show of horses, some of them very good animals. Mr. Edgley sold draughts at prices varying from £15 to £40. Government draughts were selling at from £15 to £55; saddle and harness horses, from £20 to £60; ponies, from £10 to £30. There were a few hunting horses, which sold at a high price. STRANRAER MONTHLY FAIR.-Prices still have a downward tendency. The best lots in the market, three-yearold Galloways, were sold at a trifle below £9 per head, twoyear-olds of the same breed were selling from £6 10s. down to £4, and stirks at all prices from £4 10s. down to £2 10s. each. A few one and some two year olds of the Ayrshire breed were sold, according to size, a little higher than the Galloway stock.

STRATFORD-ON-AVON FAIR was well supplied and was well attended, trade being pretty brisk. There were plenty of store lambs sent, but few fat ones. There was a good supply of beef, which sold at about 7d., mutton fetched 7d. to 74d. per lb.

CARMARTHEN BUTTER MARKET.-The hay harvesting has not prevented a fair delivery of Butter to market this day, and farmers obtained from 9 d. to 10d. per lb., according to quality; and market very firm.

CORK BUTTER EXCHANGE, (Saturday last.)-The receipts this week averaged 2,200 firkins daily. The demand was good, and all went off at the quotations. Since Monday firsts fell from 92s. to 91s., seconds from 89s. to 888., thirds from 82s, to 80s., and fourths from 78s. to 778. A large in crease has already taken place in the receipts over last year. The supply of light salt continues about 150 firkins daily. Its price to-day is 99., 96s., and 89s. for firsts, seconds, and thirds.

SALES OF SHROPSHIRE SHEEP.-Mr. Preece, of Shrewsbury, opened his campaign on Monday last, at the Fosse, near Leamington, when he offered about forty rams and eighty ewes and theaves for Mr. T. Horley, jun. The sheep were in fair store order, and among the older rams were several valuable sires, the Rugeley Cup winner being the favourite, and for this animal alone was any reserve placed. He was entered at fifty guineas, but despite his well-known properties as a sire, no one present could be found to advance upon that bidding. The highest prices realized were for Cannock Ranger" and "Playful," both two-shears by "Patent" and "Patentee," which changed hands at twentyone and seventeen guineas respectively. Forty-seven rams were offered, and forty sold at an average of £7 98. each. The ewes and theaves numbered 100, and were shown freshly taken from their pasture, Lichfield Common, and cannot but improve rapidly with liberal treatment. Mr. Cunliffe Shaw was the principal purchaser, the average being slightly under 50s. per head.

COTSWOLD RAM SALES.-Messrs. Moore and Hill sold, at Hatherop, for Mr. John King Tombs, and obtained an average of 71. 138. 3d. for about fifty sheep. Messrs. Lyne and Son sold for Mr. Jobn Gillett, at Minster Lovell, fiftyeight sheep, at an average of 97. 17s. 4d.; at Broadfield, for Mr. W. Lane, about fifty sheep, at an average of 137. 13s. 9d.; and for Mr. R. Garne, at Aldsworth, when about fifty sheep made an average of 11. 14s. 1d. Comparing these sales with the averages of last year, we find that there is a considerable falling off in prices-27. a head at Hatherop and Minster, and nearly 41. at Broadfield.

SALE OF SHORTHORNS.-At Witney, on Tuesday, Mr. Clinch's stock averaged £30 10s. each. Mr. Rhodes' average was not quite so much. One of Mr. Clinch's bullcalves was bought, for 75 guineas, for the King of Prussia. The highest price male animal in Mr. Rhodes' stock-a fine heavy-fleshed bull, Bacchus-was secured by Mr. Middleton, and will go to Cutteslowe, to take the place of the bull Lord Ducie, which was the joint property of Mr. Middleton and Mr. Clinch, and was sold at this sale to Mr. Charles Prior, of Wolverhampton, for 40 guineas. Mr. Strafford was the auctioneer.

SALE OF THE LITTLECOTE HERD OF SHORT HORNS.-The entire herd of shorthorns, the property of F. L. Popham, Esq., of Littlecote Park, were brought to the hammer by Mr. Hillier, of Devizes, on Wednesday. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance, all being handsomely entertained by the Squire of Liddlecote to a luncheon provided in two tents near the farm. The stock was in capital condition, and did great credit to Mr. Mackley, the bailiff. The prices realized in every case were remunerating. The three best heifers made £83 15s., and the Earl of Aylesford succeeded in securing four for £87 15s. The calves ranged as high as £10.-Devizes Gazette.

THE STAMFORD SHOW. - THE HORSE.. PLOUGH TRIALS.-By some extraordinary mistake the management announced that the premium in the Open Champion Class was awarded to W. Dorn, whereas the judges gave their decision in favour of Purser, in the employment of Messrs. Howard, of Bedford, and who, of course, was using one of their famous ploughs. Public opinion from the first had given the palm to the Howards over Hornsby and the other competitors, the work being considered immeasurably superior, but it was not until late in the day that any decision was promulgated. The Stewards clearly went wrong over the numbers. Mr. Fletcher's fat cow is a pure-bred Shorthorn, although from never having had a calf she stood in the extra class at Birmingham.

LADY PIGOT.-Lady Pigot, of Branches Park, has just been presented with the aluminium medal of the Amiens Agricultural Society for the services which she has rendered to agriculture by improving the breed of cattle.