Mobile register and journal., 1845-08-05

3%, GSomhnTn G%I[9n aI"il 9I" :l"I;i T. C. NewbOld d Ii A. Al. .i2S E. B. Lyman. ...l.. .i Al H.. .lS3 The communication of "Souh Alabama" which se publish this morning, will be found of much in- lercst, and ought 10 be- hope il willbe, ponder ed upon by the people of the souh This indefaii- gable and practical writer has, during the past few months, favored us with nunlber of papers on va rious articles of culture deserving the serious cons iteration of planters; and judging from the favor with which they have been received by our readers, his ''labors of love" wiN not be altogether lost. The present number is occupied with new subject, which has as vel attracted very little attention in the United States, and we believe none at all in inc south--nauely the introduction of the ALPACA Our intelligent correspondent discusses effectively every debaleabIe point in relation lhe importation md accmation of this aumai, and shows very clear lY tlal tho elevated pine land. of he south, loca iiuns more corgeaia To ts habits can perhaps be iluad than any where out ol it's native wilds. Those who have paid attention to the influences of food and ciimaie on ,hls animal, well all the sIet tribe, wI al inc force and truth of his ar- gu.nenis II is not contended that in the locations ! d 1 fouaI in their rugged haun,s on the Andes. Btu il IS eliesed lhe IToper food and degree of cold sufficient to prevent deterioration in constitution or fleece, exist in the regions named by correspon- dent.
 The Alpaca Peruvian sheep, peculiar 10 that part of South America bordering the Pacific, which extends from the equator beyond the tropic of capricorn. Along the massy pile of tue Andes, almost every degree ol temperature may be found in successive gradation There amidst mist and snow, where nature is barren and every feature rugged and torbiddins, the Alpaca procures it's simple diet, ssting of moss, lichens, tender shrubs and grassy plants which make their appearance as the snow recedes.
 There are five species ofthe llama, all afIordng wooi but the A lpaCa alone furnishes the fine wool so highly prised, winch is from six to twelve inches long. It is susceptible of being wrought into the finest fabrics. The yarns spun in Eng land most ly sold ill France for the shawl trade, and usually brings from $l,5o to sS,5O per lb., according 10 quality.
 The Peruviaus obtain from this animal both food and clothing. The meat IS good, especially that of the fawn. winch is delicate and fine favored. The colors of the two species which have been domest. cated vary, some being entirely white, others enire- ly black, and occasionally parti-colored. The In- dians formerly spun and the wool into gar. ments, one kind coarse and for general use, while the other, cuntbi, of fine and delicate texture Of the latter they still make mantles table covers, quilts and various articles of orna mental dress, which are durable and glossy as if partly made of I.. l. of the web being alike, nor in whole piece is pos. sbe 10 discover thread or a knot. In earlier days, the Incas kept experienced masters to teach the art of making the cumbi or superfne cloh the principal part of whom resided in the district of Capachica, where they had public establishments, and with the aid plants gave it various brilliant and lasting colors.
 In England attempts have been made at different lmes though on a small scale, to introduce the Apa- ca About 40 years ago pair was gent to Mir, Bea- nett, who fed them sheep usually fed, with hay and turnips in the winter. From his own experience, he found they were remarkably hardy and long .liy. ed. He increased his stock, and al one time had six females winch had young ones. It was feared that the chilly and humid atmosphere of England, together with lhe rich fiat pastures, would agree with this temperate and hardy denizen of the Andes Indeed, think after further trials are made, they must suffer from these causes, both in constitution and the quality of the fleece. Those, however, who have bestowed attention 10 the subject, seem to be quite sanguine ofsuccess, and think il possible, in the course of time, that the stranger will accommo- date itself to the habitalions selected for il, how ever different in elevation, temperature and paslur- age from it's native home ,-and that ultimately a large and profitable business may be established- We are ignorant of the probable number of tho AL paca now in Great Britain. One account (SII) put it al less than 100. The increase doubtless has been considerable since that time, and would have been greater but for the expense of importation. A few have been sent Scotland, where il is believed | they will suffer less deterioration.
 Tine importalions into Liverpool of Peruvian wool, principally Alpaca, have steadily advanced since the asticle became known to the manufacturer --ihe best proof of it's worh In 1885. the amount was S.00O bales; in 1886, l2,000; in 1887, 17.5O0; IS9S, 25,765; 1859, 34 ,563; and in l8lO 34,224 bales. 1 II then the prospects so fatterng n England, with the drawhackp of an unconpenis climate and unsuitable pasturage, what hut the lack of enter prile can prevent the people ofihe south from shar- ,sg with thea the t'golden fleece" of the Alpaca of the An,es2