The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-26
COMMUNICATION.
WASHINGTON, June 81, ls47.

To the Editor Of the Uaion:
SIR: The imported articles enumerated in the accom-
panylng letter. follows: Russia baggng, English,
Scotch and India Russia hemp, collla Italian, Bombay,
sum, and jute.
These articles for these two three years past, have
been excluded from the list of lmpoEatons-the demand
solely relying upon the domestic production
In 1899 was called by the late Secretary OF the Navy,
James n Paudlng TO give my attention TO the improve
ment OF the growth and preparation OF hemp for the use
of the navy and commercial marine The production of
this article principally confined 10 the State OF Ken
lucky, and that TO very limited amount OF interor
quality OF dew-rotted hemp.
My intention, when undertaking this great national
enterprise, was, 10 accomplish great interest for the
copnty-Ihat OF producing state of circumstances that
might lead to event of seeing country entirely in
dependent OF the foreign staple and fabrics of this carac
ter And to accomplish this great end my plan OF opera
IONS was to give general diffusion OF knowledge and
encouragement TO the growth of this article lbroug bout
the western States Believing this to be the proper Course
to pursue to bring about this great event. my attention.
therefore, was directed TO each State my letters from
me farmers q the States the uea trW sholc, asking for
information holc 10 proceed and ealing to their
speetire States and also girng them encouragement IN
prices amply to re,eard them for their enterprise
The result of these efforts was that The production
OF hemp, IN less than fire years. extended TO nearly all Tie
Sdte IN the cest and the increased amount advanced to
10000 tons annually OF quality which commands
the eastern and foreign markets. and the foreign articles
ep and tabres) are excluded and the country stand
ing independent.
The prices of inferior dew-roted hemp in Kentucky
previous TO the year $40, ranged from 800 10 500
per tom the average price for these several wears past
from $50 TO $40 per ton This result in low prices has
enabled our manufacturers TO produce the article of bag
gng at the low price OF and 10 per yard, and
other fabrics IN the proportion; and the conse
quence is that the foreign article which heretofore mo-
nopozed our markets at prices as high 20 per
yard for baggng and In instances beyond this are
now entirely excluded II will be perceived that the cot
planter is greatly benefited by this state of things
The improvements in the preparation of our hemp
commercial marine, and large expectations are made
to Europe. As evidence of the value of our
hemp. made two shipments to Europe in lsaa, and the
article highly appreciated by the manufacturers Of
that country, and which sold for G per ton higher than
Russia hemp In that market.
In exhibiting these interesting facts, feel pleasure in
remaTkng, that the grand and important object had in
view in the ncipiency OF this interchangeable of
causing the country to become independent of these ar
ceshas been realized TO the extent of my sanguine
pectatons but which has not been obtained citou lis
eui attending myself THIS enterprise has sacri-
flee Of property compelled 10 abandon the pursuits
Of my interest, and aon the actions Of my mind to
be uhat they might; AID dong whic, devoted years
of drduOus life, under heary expenses and losses And
the only reward have received for these sacrifices, is
in the conviction that have bestowed upon my country
: go 80 : 7 $500 DAVID MYERLE
P. SIN three gears from the time commenced, had
the whole west under great excitement in raising hemp,
far north Wisconsin. And in several instances
had applications from the States of Mississippi and Ala
bama, which expressed desire that would turn my al
tenton their States; but being too far south for
hemp, declined. Yours ID. NJ
Troy, New YoRK July 81, ls4l
DEAR SIR; am not yet advised of this spring and
summers importation OF gunny cloth, Qnda bagging
but will advise you, when ascertained, with the prices
demand, sc.
have met with friend who is agent for large bag
ging mandatory at ST Petersburgh, (Russia He has
sold out all he had on hand, within few days, at 20
cents all round, 81 per cent OFT for cash There were
two kinds; one 40 10 AZ inches wide, weighing about
lbs per yard and another ~ inches wide, weighing
"a to lbs per yard, both made OF Russia hemp, and very
strong. He has advces OF the shipment OF 900 pieces
about go yards each--of the frst-named duality, now
daily expected in New York; and the manufacturers adj
wise him that if he sell at 30 cents, six months, he
will supply any quantity up 10 &c. 900 pieces per annum.
There are about two very large Of haggg
by heavy English house, who sell or ship as suits
them best; the other is government concern who sell
at home, and the buyers ship to this country
BY the official valuation of cost at the place of export,
for the year ending ls OF October, 1882 returned to
the Treasury Department at Washington, it appears that
the average cost Oh 6asgng AZ inches wide was fol
England, 10 30 100 cents; from Russia, Is $500 cents
To which must be added freight, insurance, exchange,
and our duty, which estimate to make the average cost,
landed in New York 10 be-Scotch II cents per ward
English IS cents per yard and Russia 1874 per yard
1t evident from the fact that sales of the latter at 30
cents being entirely satisfactory to the shipper at this time,
that improvements have been made Russia by which
the cost of production is reduced from what then
informed YOU when. at Lexington, that the cost of
India bnggng laid down Boston, Including all charges
except duty is not Is cents AS appears by the
invoice have my hand, the on board at Calcutta
being from to 10 cents, as In quality, &c
find that hemp and grasses of all kinds are unusually
scarce and high at this time, with no prospect of ma
cra decline during the season. unless may be In jute if
the import in the fall is heavy. give you menoran-
dun and brief description of the different kinds used by
manufacturers, and present prices per of 240
pounds
Russia hemp, best quality $40; outshot or second
quality 1890 Cordilla $100-is the Otc of the above
hemp, very rough and bad article to work now
In market.
Italiaa hemp is about the color of Kentucky, fine,
strong and good used for Irvine and small cOrds250
per ton.
Bombay hemp is also in color like Kentucky, but not
strong is made into bale rope, and sold for Kentucky
$40 per ton.
Sum hemp is imported from Calcutta; not so strong or
good Bombay, yellowish- brown colorSl40 per ton
Jute is the inner bark OF tree, and the article from
which gunny bags and gunny cloth, or Indian bagging
made; and is also the principal article used by the
manufactures OF bagging in this State; is imported from
Cacua--price year since $50, but is now held at
81 10 per ton.
As shipments from St Petersburgh can only be made
between the LIST of April and LIST October it is necessary
to send out orders during the winter via England
France, Sc Very large imports from thence not to be
expected this season.
Respectfully, your obliged friend and servant,
w c. B.
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