New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-09-23
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T uURsDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER %

The SILK CuLTURE.-The public mind is be-
corning much awakened TO the subject Of the Guilt
vation of Silk and one Of deeper interest 10 the
National prosperity and welfare cannot be named.
Stronger inducements for steady perseverance
in This great pursuit scarcely exist, than are
placed before the American people. Tbey are
found in the singular adaptation of our soil and
climate FOR the production Of the food required for
lie worm, and the ease with which both null
tipied The experiments already made are salts
factory evidences this point, and therefore sure
pledges of success, provided the ordinary means
are made use Of In the general clcarness OF the
American atmosphere, and the consequent iniiu-
ence of bright sun, which striking character
istics of our cline we trace at once their cense-
niaty with the nature of the slk-worm and Its
rich product The morus multicaus, and other
varieties of the mulberry, can be increased to
almost indefinite extent; and with small invest
ment and moderate degree of labor, there is
absolute certainty Of bountiful reward. And
what goes strongly to recommend this important
object to the serious dclibera,on of families, is the
wellknown fact, that the whole duty of superiR-
tending the c0cooneres can be performed by old
people and children, while those more vigorous
can devote their time to the usual pursuits Of agri
culture And it ought to be borne faithfully in
mind, that in addition to u large profit which will
be sure attendant the undertaking. there is the
further incentive of the duty imported
silks together with liberal bounty offered by the
State, both for the cOcoons as produced by the
worm, and for the reeled silk.
These considerations united hold cut powerful
motives for action. The conclusion indeed seems
fairly warranted that among the countless ana di-
versicd enterprises and vocatons of the people OF
this country, none other is calculated to afford
more ample remuneration. To whatever extent II
is carried and under all circumstances, the de-
mand will be certain to be equal TO the supply
For years TO come, the local demand will be ade-
quate to the utmost amount ot the raw material
that can be produced the arts of spinning and
weaving being well understood in this county,
After these arts shall have become thoroughly es-
,ablishcd among u.s. il requires no prophetic spirit
result. The increase it is presumed, will be con-
stanty in a compound ratio for it is very reason
able to suppose that the manufactured article will
become SO abundant rs TO be placed within the
rcash of all classes.
We cannot doubt, that at period by no
means remote, the products Of silk-growcrs and
silk manufacturers throughout the Union, will equal
if not surpass the great Cotton Staple Of the South,
and that vast amount of the reclcd silk will be an
nually exported at the same time that large quaint
ties Of the manufactured article will be distributed
throughout North and South America and the West
India Islands.
In all these matters the clear indications oi Ma
ture are moi to be mistaken, nor will they be ne
elected or forgotten. These indications and con-
.eoucnt advantages will be- every where seen and
duly appreciated by an enterprising, intelligent
and discerning people, who will mould them to the
noble.t purposes of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and distinction
To IN; 80 reflections must be added of great
weight. Ii is ascertaned that American silk
possesses m.re strength than any other in the
world, which is presumed 10 be the pure effect OF II
genial climate This will be lasting and most
valuable recommendation.
The American Institute claims the honor OF hav-
ing several years since brought this subject before
the people. and called their attention TO lis conse-
queuces 1t has never been lost sight OF, Tor upon
all suitable occasions has been pressed upon their
consideration with the utmost earnestness. They
were indeed chiefly ins,ruSeHtalin awakening that
Split o: enterprise which is manifest in every
direction; and they have en- eavored TO throw upon
it all the hsh, thar could be collected from the bes;
works which treated OF the matter, superaddcd TO
many interesting and highly valuable facts obtained
from several scientific gentlemen, whose experience
and knowledge in relation 10 it are oil inesumaole
value.
The zeal which is Eel; by the Institute on tins
subec, will be perceived by reference 10 then
circular touching the approaching Fair in whict
they generously offer premium of so IN none!
aud gold medal, for the best practical treatise OF
the culture Of silk We cannot doubt that the effect
Of this will be to bring before the nation such mas
of useful information, as will enable every indivl-
dual who seeks for instruction to possess himself
Of the ia" knowledge requisite for carrying the AR
10 the highest perfection
PRorTApLE Poosur.-The price of peaches
the present season has placed that flui, beyond the
reach of all but the ailuent, they having sold at
four to eight GENTS and in some cases twelve cents
each. An erroneous impression as to difficulty il
their culture has prevented the formation OF
orchards to any extent in this State and even il,