23 JULY 1836, Page 7

The Corporation of Gloucester are proceeding with the suit which

they have instituted relative to the bequest of 200,0004 in the codicil, purporting to be written by Mr. Wood, forwarded anonymously to Mr. Helps, of Balham-Hill. —Gloucester Herald.

The loss occasioned by the late storm to the growing crops in the neighbourhood of Downton, Wilts, at a moderate estimate may be stated to exceed 10,0001.

The hay-harvest is nearly finished in the earlier parts of South Hampshire. Most of the crops, particularly of clover and other arti- ficial grases, have been slight, but the greater part has been saved in excellent condition. Much of the wheat is thin on the ground, but the kerning is generally good. At the late fairs and markets, the price of cattle has declined, and the sales have been dull : sheep have obtained a better sale.—Plymouth Journal.

In Worcestershire the hop plantations are thriving.