27 JULY 1839, Page 8

In Sutherland, the moors were never in finer condition for

the sports- man than they are at present. The birds are fully stronger than they were at the end of August last year, and coveys of eight and ten are very common. In some parts of this county, the dryness of the season led to more extensive heath-burning than usual, and this may have de- creased time number of grouse in certain localities ; but, on the whole, there will be excellent sport and game of first-rate quality. As the season advances, our salmon fishings improve, but they are still very poor. The Spey will entail a considerable loss on the tacksmau ; and the only stations which make a fair return are those of the Beauty and the Conon. Grilse are selling at Inverness at 8d. per lb., salmon, Is.