Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-05-24
CULTURE OF THE SILK.

CULTURE OF THE SILK
The experiment commenced by Mr.. Breeder, on th
borders of city, has called forth great deal OF TIT
public nttention-and increases the confidence we hav
felt in the Of The We have seen his smal
cocoonery with admiration The worms were hatched il
the middle Of April and it has been several days, sirc
scme Of The largest, " lss and most beautiful cocoon
We have ever SEEM have been spun by this wonderful
insect All his worms Of the mammoth white spe
ces, about inches long; and th fed as yet upos
the leaves of the White MuIberry-though he has The
Morus Mucauifs under Vay.-We understand, tina
he will be able 10 supply iieegg in few I,ys- and we
refer friends TO his advertisement for some parcu
lars upon the subject He hopes 10 raise four crops
them this We shall have an eye upon his pc
rimen,, end will duly report progress.
In this connection, gives US pleasure 10 Law before
readers the following JUS, tribute from good friend
Wing, too, good Democratic friend John Carter
who deserves every thing which our SAYS
of hm:-(Mr. Breedens cocoonery is the E1perimen q,
to which Mr.. Carter refers)
On my way to town this morning, | met with Mr.
John Carter, who, in the Of af an hours con
versation, presented to my mind some original view s
connected with facts in egerd 10 The production of Silk
in Virginia, which seem 10 Of much value and i'm.
poriance TO people. You WILL therefore am sure
excuse me for asking that you will devote an hour or
two to visit TO hm-wilDess successful experiment
which he will shew you, with the mammoth white silk
worm-isteR to what he has TO say upon the subject
and if you find it, think you will, important, lay il
before the public When you have made this visit if
you viii ride TO my little farm just above shall be happy
to offer you another temptation TO Whiggery.
Sir w. Scott remarks in ope OF his delightful novels
at frequently happens that the most beautiful points Of
Scottish scenery lie hidden in sequestered DELL and
that yen may travel through the country every drec
ton without being aware OF your vicinity 10 hat is we'll
worth seeing unless intention accident carry you 10
the very spot,
This valuable dsineres.ed and ndinp old
man, whose heart overfows with honest patriotism and
universal good will TO his fellow man. is actually mine
of practical information and coed paravely
hidden treasure, worth perhaps 10 an enquirer
than all the books connected with the pursuits Of his
life, that in print BY his native sagacy
and unrng industry, he has been the author of
ant benefits which, though enjoyed by many are known
TO and acknowledged BY few The culture Of the vine
the production Of excellent native wne-lhe culture
of the mrlticaulis, end now the raising of silk
have Of them orig mated with him. and all received
importan, impulses from his adrice and example What
he discovers which lie thinks valuabe instead Of
boarding the information for his own advantage is
freely communicated TO ell who choose to receive it
and his does not really believe, give hin
pleasure than he derives from Witnessing the sue
cess Of others am largely indebted 10 him for much
valuable information and feel mortified, when reflect
tina, if had followed his urgent advice il would have
secured for q handsome independence. unlucklly
did yield 10 it. and consequen tly remain poor
ever. YOU WILL after this, not think it strange, that
should desire to see The public press procuring for
luable in Mr.. CarleI's practice opinions They
better judges than am but i'll find 1t necessary TO seek
the information themselves.
commenced note, and have almost scrubbed let
ter need not opoogise | sure Two requests
shall concude Don't put me in the Enquirer-ond do
make me the visit, il you have leisure.
Very truly, yours,