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Gazette Of The United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Report from Hartford on August 17: Vermont farmers had record harvest; wheat at 4s6d/bushel; abundant English grain and good Indian corn nationwide; plenty of cider expected. Contrasts with European tragedy.
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We are informed, by a Gentleman from Vermont, that the farmers in general, in that State, have been very fortunate in gathering in their Harvest, which has been greater this season than was ever known—Good old Wheat, he says, is now selling there at four shillings and six-pence per Bushel—We also learn, from all quarters of this country, that so great a quantity of English grain was never raised in one season, and that Indian Corn is likely to be very good. There is, likewise, a prospect of Cider's being very plenty (of consequence, we may anticipate a great deal of domestic news, next winter.
While the powers of Europe are acting "Lewis XVIth," a Tragedy, the people of this country are performing "the Honest Farmer,"—a Comedy.
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Vermont
Event Date
August 17
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harvest greater than ever known; good old wheat selling at four shillings and six-pence per bushel; great quantity of english grain raised; indian corn likely very good; prospect of plenty of cider
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Farmers in Vermont fortunate in gathering in their harvest, greater this season than ever known. From all quarters of the country, great quantity of English grain raised, Indian corn likely very good, prospect of plenty of cider. Witty comparison: while Europe acts 'Lewis XVIth, a Tragedy', people here perform 'the Honest Farmer, a Comedy'.