Some idea of the employment which railways will find for
the labouring classes, may be formed from the fact that at this moment be- tween 10,000 and 11,000 men are employed on the London and Bir- mingham Railway only.
We have seen this week, at Leeds, a specimen of bleached flax, pre- pared by Mr. Harwood, chemist, of York, which appears to us a decided improvement in the manufacture of that article. It has cre- ated a great sensation amongst the manufacturers, and has been taken for silk. It is capable of being manufactured into the finest thread for the construction of veils, lace, cambric; and which will supersede those of French manufacture. The texture is most beauti- ful—we never saw any thing equal to it ; and have no doubt that, if properly brought into notice, the discovery will prove a national benefit, and introduce quite a revolution in those articles of trade.—Doncaster Chronicle.
The harvest is in rapid progress in the whole of Newbury. In many parts the yield will exceed that of last year ; but the crop, taken generally, may be termed an average one.—Reading Mercury.
The harvest has proceeded rapidly during the week, under the aus- pice; of most suitable weather. A large extent of grain has been already harvested in fine condition : and we rejoice to say, the accounts generally concur that the wheat especially comes well to hand.— Wor- cester Herald.
In Norfolk, we are informed, the crops bear a promising appearance.
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