Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

Immediately $4,000, in addition to the large
capital already invested, in order to enlarge
their sphere of operations. This company
was one of the first that was formed IN this
country, and had to labor under oil the disad
vantagcs attendant on the commencement ol
a new branch Of manufacture, which those
recently established have not had to contend
with. In one instance Silk Company, which
has only been in operation "a years, has di'
vided 500 on each share, where but $50
were paid in.
The Silk factory Of Mr.. Whitnarsh oil
Northampton is thus described by cores
pondent of the N. Y. Express:-
al visited Mr.. Whitmarsl's establishment
and, although had heard much of hls iacto-
ry, | was most agreeably disappointed. Few
men in this country deserve more credit Tor
their enterprise and industry. But lew
wears since he was IA successful merchant IN
Broadway. ne retired to this place, since
which he has visited various parts OF E'arope
to obtain information relating to the Mulber-
ry, the Worm, and the manufacture Of SIX ;
and, unlike nearly all his travelling country
",
practical usefulness. He purchased ne
elected spot, which he has improved to such
4 degree, tina, it now presents one ot the
most tasteful country seats that adorns our
country, and has erected fine cottage after
the Cornthian order, no, unlike in appear
ance the Hall of Record, in the Park. The
grounds are laid out with n taste that would
do credit to an English noblcman.
| "Thc great objects of attraction, however.
are his mulberry grounds, his cocooncry, and
his factory. Il, the first fields of the plant;
thcy arc placed in hedges, about ioHr icc'
high and about eight feet apart, and men are
constantly employed in hocing them and
keeping The ground perfectly clear Of weeds
and grass. lie has every variety OF plant,
and is making valuable experiments MS to
| which species will best suite the climate, and
| Weld the finest and best silk. Many of these
| plants he brought from the villas OF Italy
| Ills cocooncry is a building of two stories,
| about thirty feet wide and hundred and III
" feet long; here are different shelves or
| tables, on which are myrads ot worms III all
Il their different stages, from that OF hatclilne
| from the egg, to that Of winding up their balls
| The whole labor of feeding and attending To
these myrlnds OF manufacturers" is done by
a few females, and is neither arduous nor uIi-
pleasant. There are two manufactures, and
third now building. The smallest is the
| one examined. II is beyond my power to
detail the progress of the manufacture. Ev'
cry thing appeared neat. and the girls cheer
| iui and happy. The silk, from The raw to the
manufactured state, is here perfected, ant
sells much higher than the imported"
II
The first Of August was the day upoI
which all tho apprentices in Jamaica were
set free. The Governor previously directed
that the day should be observed as one o
general thanksgiving, and issued the follow
| ing proclamation:
| By his Erceiienry Sir Lionel Smith, knigh
Il Commander Of The most honorable milita'l
order of the Bath, Sc, SC.
| Prndial Apprentices
Il In few days more you will all become
free laborers, the Legislature OF the lslan'
having rclinquished the remaining two year
of your apprenticeship. =
Il The first Of August next is the happy da
when you will become free, under the sam
: laws as other frccmcn, whether white, blac
! or colorcd.
!, your Governor, give you joy Of tins grca
; blessing.
Remember that in freedom you will hav
to depend on your own CXeriions for yon
livelihood, and to maintain and bring up you
families. You will work for such wages a
you can agree upon with your employers.
\ II is their interest 10 treat you fairly.
Il Where you can agree and continue happ.
with your old masters, | strongly recommend
you to remain on those properties on which
you have been born, and where your parents
are buried.
Il But you must not mistake, in supposinI
f that your present houses, gardcns, or pro
vision grounds, are your own property.
They be.ong to the proprlctors OF the es
tatcs, and you will have To pay rent for theI
in money or labor, according as you and yot
employers may agree together
The people who will not take empoymen
but 90 wandering about the country, will
taken up as vagrants, and punished in III
, same manner as they are in England.
> The ministers OF religion have been Kin
y / friends to you-listcn TO thcm-they wi
: keep yon out of troubles and difficulties.
III Rocollect what is expected of you by I'll
> people Of England, who have paid such
large price for your liberty.
They not only expect that you will behav
yourselves as the Queens good Subjects, b
ODeylnr TIE laws, as utn HdpPy W say yo
always have done as apprentices but tla
the prosperity of the Island will.bc increase
by your Willingness to labor, greatly beyon
what it ever was in slavery.
Dc honest towards all men--bc kind
your wives and children-sparc your wivt
from heavy field work, as much as you can
| make them attend to their duties at home,
. bringing up your children, and in taking Cal
), Il of your stock. Above all make your childrt
!, / attend divine service and school.
= If you follow this advice, you will. nnd
. Gods blessing, be happy and prosperous.
Given under my hand and seal ut arms,
: ST. Jago de la Vega, this ninth day OF Jul
: H in the frs, year of her Majcsty's reign, a
, noque Donini, 1888. ,
LIONEL SMITH.
! by his Exccllency's command,
G.. II. DARLING, Secretary.
i From the Hartford Daily Conrant
u LiFE PRESERVING VEsr.-We on Mond'
4. E.. L.