Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-20
For the Vermont phsnix.
Morris ninlficnulis.

A'h"tuF iWufttcUuiit-
IN well known 10 many Of the readers cf
lhs Phrnix, that during The last season, Mr.
whitnarsh Of Norihamp.on, Mass. advertised
Tor sale the Seed of the .Morus .Dfulfioaulis,
which he obtained from France, at FIVE dollars
we paper-which papers, as said the advertice-
menis contained each 5000 or 1000 seeds. Also
that the seed was selected by Mr. Whitmarsh
with the greatest possible care, and was by
him presumed to be fresh and but little doubt
OF its vitality It is also known, at least to
those who purchased seed of Mr.. Whitmarsh
or his Agent, that the seed 30 purchased did
not eerminate, or but partially; and that from
each paper said to contain 5000 or 1000 seeds,
only from 200 TO 500 plants were obtained.--
Many OF those purchasing the writer of
this IS among the number=-supposed the seed
to'be the genuine yMorsp .Muiiicauiis; but it
turns out to be plant, half way between the
Canton and common white mulberry, This
has created no small disafection among those
concerned in the purchase Of seed of Mr. Whit
marsh, and they most assuredly have some
little reason TO think themselves duped in The
purchase thereof. The ssGenesee Farmer.n
pHhlished at Rochester, N. Y. has taken up the
cudeel in defence Of those who consider them
seiyes aggfieved, and beIabors Mr-sW. and his
Agsni, (cl p. HuntIngton) without stint or
mercy For their imposition on the public in
selling spurious seed for the genuine .Norus
.Huhicaiiis. Mr.. w. and also his Agent have
replied through the columns Of the 'sNorthamp-
ton COURIER" to the allegations of the 'Farm-
er," exculpating themselves from all blame in
the premises. In this they are backed BY the
distinguished Editor of the "Courier.n who
says the aforesaid gentlemen are sunimpcach-
able either in their public or private characters
The writer of this feels overstraned to say TINT
the exculpatory communication OF Mr.. WIS
Agents written 10 rather bad temper for
man who pleads "hoi guiify.n However,
when mans honor is touched, he is very apt
TO be sensitive; therefore all possible allowances
should be made in his favor, if his passion should
happen TO get the better Of his reason. As the
writer Of this knows many who think them
selves duped in the purchase Of seed Of Mr..
Whitmarsh and have not, and probably will
not, see his i'erpianation'' Of the business, he
has tsken the liberty 10 make this communion
ton that right feeling towards that Individual
may be restored. Mr.. whitmarsh hos seed of
the .Horus ,iuificauiis, obtained from the
Philippine Isles, which he offers gratmfousiy to
those who deem themselves deceived in the
purchase of seed Of him last season. With
this every reasonable man should be satisfied.
The writer feels lively interest for the success
of the growing Of silk in the U. S. and knows
full well that a want of confidence in those who
60 forward as pioneers in so important an un-
dcrtaking, operates greatly TO its disadvantage,
He will frankly say, that before any explanation
was made By MI Whitmarsh in regard to the
manner Of disp3sing Of the seed, he considered
il downright cumming concern; and WIN as
frankly say, that the ''whys and wbereforcs''
being told, he is noc perfectly satisfied Of the
honorable intentions Of Mr.. w. and his Agent,
touching the sales OF the seed Of .Morus Multi
cauiis. The preceding is not written at the
request Of any one; neither is the writer per-
soDalIy acquainted with Mr.. Whtmarsh or his
Agent: but as before stated, he makes this
Communication that right feeling towards
Mr.. Whitmarsh may be restored in this vicini-
~ aud elsewhere. As that gentleman is doing
much for the furiharance Of the growing of
silk in the New England States, he should be
regarded with kindly feelings, rather than
treated with vituperation and abuse. X.