Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-06-29
THEsILK MANUFACToRYINoHIo.
M. PLEASANT, Jefferson Co. Ohio.
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+. MoRRrs-Sir, Mr. Gill, with myself.
have TO acknowledge the receipt of Your
valuable little book, the Silk Recori.ond
herewith enclose you our subscription,
with few samples Of Ohio manulac.
tured Silks, whereby you may be able to
Judge and form your own opinions how
we stand, as relates 10 colour, quality
ana hrmnesS Of texture, when compared
with imported articles. In reading your
Record, with other publications. find
many complain there is not any known
market for reelcd silk and cocoons, when
produced; these, with remarks i'm public
print, call for some few observations i'm
behalf of Mr. G II and his silk establish
ment as organized in Mount Pleasant
FOR public Information ! would say
MIR. J. w. Gill has been established a.
bout hive years. nd to use his own words
to the Legislature Of Ohio, last wear.
says shaving been influenced bv much
reflection on those subjects and the great
benefit that would accrue to my country
If it could be brought into successful and
practical operation in q systematic man
ner, concluded to devote a portion Of
my tine and capital, to practical ties,
Of the business, which for four years
have pursued through all Its various
ways, first in purchasing and planting
Florence, Italian, and Multicaulis trees,
TO the extent Of 81 acres; built and con-
structed three cocooneries on various
parts of my farm, &C. He has raised
over 5000 lbs. OF cocoons, constructed
silk Keeling, Throwing, and Weaving
factory, 3 stsrius high, worth about
$4,000, also q horse team engine, TO-
gether with looms for broad silks, be-
sides 3 stocking looms, throwing and
winding machines, 10 the amount of
$45OO,and manufactured all the samples
sent you, with many other articles, sam
pies OF which | have not by me at this
time. Mr. Gill, as your former number
states, is about constructing one of the
most improved and largest throwing ma
chimes in the United States, having re.
tanned the services Of E. Harris a prac-
teal machinst, for this purpose, after
which Mr. Gill intends to launch largely
mo the ribbon business, being satisfied
return of 10 per cent. can be made.
with prospect OF something more hand
some, as our hands and machinery get
improved: and for the satisfaction Of the
industrious silk growing public, | an
nounce Mr. Gill has purchased and con
tlnues still TO purchase, all reeled silk or
cocoons sent or brought here, from all
parts Of the United States; the price for
good reeled silk Of to 10 fbres, S. TO
6 per ID. according to size and regulari.
~ of the thread. Cocoons from SO to 4
per bushel, according to the quality and
age: but out and imperfect at SO cents
per bushel,ha cash half domestic goods
II required. And trust the silk grow
ers, into whose hands your useful little
book may fall, will no more say (afler
reading this letter, whore shall we find
market! Those who know Mr. Gill,
NV him as business gentleman with
her My Joseph Gill, before him,
'ey are gentlemsn whose word
been disputed however bad the
times may be. l would say, send or
bring your cocoons and try Thorn; one
visit to this establishment will remove
all doubt, however sceptical a person
may be. We often have instances Of
this in Mount Pleasant, many opulont
gentlemen, who occasionally visit this
establishment, have been astounded 70
DeuoIu tne factory turning out goods IN
such perfection, and as you Justly OH,
serve in your February num6yr, IL suSC#
back woods, and among tho stumps OF
Ohio; come at any time from May TO
September, and we will sho you the
whole process through, from the Silk
worm TO the Weaver, as much as you
could SEQ in Europe, though perhaps in
min iature but still pledge OF what will
be az no distant day. In tho factory YOU
will see daily 6 reels in operation; on
the second floor, you will sec all the va
Iious operations Of preparing the silk
for the loom, as winding the raw and
dyed silks, throwing singles, organize
and tram, doubling and cleaning, con.
sLantly in operation tho year through.
Go to the adjoining buildings, the abase-
'Yi1ent floor Of which is employed as a
Jmachinc shop,in which you can sec some
of DR. Whites patent recliug and throw.
ING; machine for domestic use. Messrs.
Gil ! and Harris having purchased the
rig ht OF IL counties; more useful ma.
tchiiles cannot be made, performing five
fOpe ratIOns az one time. On the 2nd and
Sd tlOOrs you will fad vari0us articles
beng made, as the time aud fashions
cal for, as four thread and gauca velvet,
haa plush, plain and figured aogs silks,
tissue, GOrentine, and satin; 3 and 4
thread HaHtuas seTgcS slight and sfrnn 2
6Orenfiue. % inches vide for gentle.
naen's coating, figured ard plaia parasot
sliiCs, black sad brOcaded cravatas, and
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