The late phenomenon, like other secret workings of Nature is beyond our com prehension, but as both fivm European and native testimony it appears to be un precedented in the memory of man, wo see no reason for future anxiety. As an evidence of the electric state of the atmosphere since the commencement of the shocks, it has been remarked in many instances that vegetation has made a pro gress truly wonderful. The Weather and the Crops.—The season hitherto has been highly favour able to the crops, which we hear spoken well of from all quarters. A day's rain on Tuesday last came at a most serviceable moment, and one or two more of the same kind within the next month will ensure a plentiful harvest. The gardens are also looking well and the fruit-trees, now becoming numerous, are full of pro mise.
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