The drouth mentioned in our last numher has continued up to the present time, (August 24th,) accompanied by excessive heat, except at intervals. Its effects on all kinds of vegetation may he well imagined. . The pastures are completely dried up, and the Corn and Potato crops over a large portion of country, are ruined beyond a hope of recovery. Gardens and lawns have suffered severely, and the fruit crop is seriously affected. Autumn and winter fruits are shrinking and shrivelling on the trees, or dropping off, and the foliage has more the aspect of October than of August. This drouth is not local, but very general - extending, with occasional exceptions, from Maine to Missouri. We have before us a multitude of letters, giving a most lamentable account of the stcte of vegetation - the loss of newly planted trees - Strawberry beds dried up and ruined - the grass burned out of lawns so as to appear beyond recovery. We hope, however, refreshing rains will soon come, and produce a magical resuscitation. Floods may be expected, and timely preparation should be made to reoeive them.

Gutters, drains, cisterns, Ac., should all be in perfect order, to avoid damage to houses, grounds, and crops.