Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-24
tn E SD Il z, AAT "a. 1908.
From the Washington City Monitor.
AMERICAN HEMP.

\ HS SSSfSthty VI inc navy VIII receive
until the first of Nov. next, proposals for
furnishing water rot,ed Hemp of the u. S.
20 be delivered either at Portsmouth, n. III.
Boston, New London, New York, Philadel-
phia, New Castle, Baltimore, Norfolk Will
| ningion. N. {. Charleston, 5. &. Savannah,
Geo or New Orleans.
For well water rooted and Well cleaned
American Hemp, the Secretary of the Ma
Ivy is disposed TO allow 4 liberal price be-
yond the usual price of such Hemp when
dew rotted.
Any person transmitting proposals for
furnishing supply of water rotted Hemp,
WI be pleased TO state the price per ton,
the place where, aud the time when, it
would be delivered
HEMP-The preceding notification from
thc Navy Department will naturally at
'rac The attention of the agricultuI alists of
eae ,. The subject is important in more
points than one.
lne hrst consideration which ought to
influence the Americans to promote the
cultivation of hemp and TO adopt the best
means OF preparing it for use, is the bene
nj to be derived Icy the nation at large at
all ZINES, and particularly in a period of
war, from the competent production with
IN ourselves of an article SO extremely ne.
cessary ana Indispensable for general con-
sumption.
70 this. however, may be added induce
ments of nearly equal weight. 1t would
strengthen our independence by lessening
cur reliance on a foreign supply it would
keep So much money in our own market
instead of sending it abroad it NAV, in
iime, afford an article for extensive and
prot able exterior commerce it would
BRING into cultivation a large portion Of
our waste lands; it would give employment
to a great number ofidle people, and whilst
It benefited the individual would add TO
the wealth OF the Union; and what in m v
opinion Is very serious consideration 10
landed men, it may serve 10 prevent a
giut OF grain in the market in a more peace
able state OF the world for be it remeu-
bred, that the time may come when Eu.-
rope reposesin pacifc posture, that we ,
cannot find vent for the surplus of that
kiad OF produce which we raise at present
there is no better way to prevent that SUR
Plus from being toe great for the demand,
than by Introducing to an extensive culture
so valuable an article as hemp Do the
Americans generally know that hemp and
Hax and sheir fabrics, constitute major
part OF the Russian trade ! The u States
import FROM thence yearly about $50, 900
tons Of hemp, which amount to above
LOCO, COO dollars 10y little attention this
expenditure in a distant empire might be
saved to US.
The only circumstance that renders the
Russian hemp superior 20 that of our own
is, that the former is water rotted, aud the
latter dew rotted. The great object of The
Secretary OF the Navy is 20 encourage the
practice ofwater rotting, and by that means
70 bring the American hemp INFO a COM
plete rivalshp with that of the Russians
he is therefore disposed to give an eEtra-
ordinary fT7ce by way of f7'emiun, and
have no doubt but his patriotic intention
will be ably seconded throughout the coun-
try.
A well written production on the mode of
rottlng hemp By water, will be inserted in
a subsequent Monitor from the Ea tinlore
.4merican-PeTso acquainted with The
growing OF hemp are invited to communi- I
cate their ideas on the s'I]jcct.-I4onitor. |
a manufacturer at Baltimore writing !
to Savannah, says, Instead of receive |
ing Cotton Goods from England, we /
may supply that country. twill be
wise forthe manufacturers to come in |
time to this country. This is Just
enthusiasm and promises good to our
country. TIbid.
CoMMERcIAL CoMPAHY.-The citizens |
OF Washington, justly estimating the
means for promoting The growth and pros
perity al the seat Of the General Govern.
ment, and animated by spirit which ne.
yer fails to attain its object fproperIy d..
reeled, have projected and partly carried
INTO execution plan for Commercial
Company.
A deal Of the provisions of the articles
OF association, | reserve for future mum,
Der of the 4Nonifor: my present intention
is, merely to offer a few reflections that
naturally result from the subject
X is not so necessary as many persons
imagine, that an emporium for commerce
should be situated in the heart of a fruit
Ful country. If We want proof of the fact,
Baltimore is al once before our eyes the
lands around it are, in general, unproduc.
tive but industry and perseverance have
always furnished il from distant quarters
With produce for expectation in abundance.
| lay 1t down as sa incontroyertible mixim,
sanctioned by experience, that a moHied
cafiifot is the animaing soul Of AL trading
cities it would create commercial mart