The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25
AGRICULTURAL.
KISDERHook, March Is, le47.


The practicable Of esrablishiuga branch OF
n. i. Wool Depot at some convenient loca-
ton in Western Vermont and also some
general remarks in regard 10 the wool trade.
The disa dvantases o! which you complain,
under which the growers Of Western Yer
mont have abored, are nor confined to one
section of country. but so far as my observa-
ton extends are general in all the wool grow
ing portions of the United States. There
NAV be instances in which individuals by
reason of being placed in circumstances
more favorable than others fOi obtaining in
formation in regard to the just value of their
wool, who have been able TO dispose Of their
clips at such prices and at such times as were
perfectly satisfactory; but these exceptions
do not apply to the great mass of WOO grow
ers. nor can the evils complained ofbe cor
rected in my opinion without an entire
change in the system Of the wool trade in
this country. 1t might appear egotistical IN
me TO assert that the system which l have
adopted is the only correct one TO pursue,
II thai ssertion was not sustained by the
well-known and long established usages Of
trade. | have Introduced ne nelc system Of
trade but only applied the principles OF
commission business 70 greater extent
than il has been heretofore, 10 one OF the most
important staple products Of the farmer
the sale Of his wool.
In most Aocks Of sheep, however carefully
bred. there are to be found three or four diff
ferent classes of wool. The manufacturer
WHO wishes TO use that which | class rs No.
3 and is now worth SO cents, when making
his purchases direct from the farmer, must
take his whole clip which may contain as
much No. worth 81 and No. ] worth 43
cents as No. 3. Under these circumstan-
ces what can YOU expect from the manuiac-
turer or his agent nothing more than 10
mai e you the offer of SO cents for your en-
tire clip. The No, and wool hen man
uiaciured into the STYLE of goods which he
makes might not pay better profit than the
No wool even at the same price. Again
the manufacturer who has machinery adap
ted to The No. l and 2 wool can well afford
To pay lis value, especially when he is not
compelled 10 purchase that which he does
not want, in order 10 get that which he does
want.
In the arrangement and the classification of
the woul, have endeavored to give faciitIes
TO the manufacturer to purchase in an iutelli-
gent manner the style and quality of The wool
best adapted 10 the goods he wishes to make,
while at the same time the wool growers in
uercst is promoted by the different grades be-
ing offered for sale TO such and such only as
require il. Its value 10 depend upon its
st:Ie, quality and condition.
send you herewith a copy Of letters on
the wool trade by ]. b. Mott Esq, Secretary
Of the N. Y. s. Agricultural Society," which
contain much valuable information on this
subject.
Associations formed for promoting an OBJ
ject so laudable rs yours cannot fail Of eci-
ting much valuable Information, for il prop
ery conducted the members may avail them
selves Of the experience Of each other. Per
haps there is no one facility which can be
better employed TO obtain the full benefit oil
each others experience, than by having Il
place where each can deposit their wool un
der system similar TO that which have a.
dopled.- in breeding sheep.
10 be permanent, must be based ona correct
knowledge OF the various qualities and styles
OF WOOL know of no means within the reach
oil tie farmer that will afford greater faclli-
lies for acquiring that knowledge than an op-
portunity OF having his wool carefully exam
iued by Il competent Judge, and lis detects
pointed ont together with his own judgement
brought into exercise by comparisons with
the clip ofhs neighbor. 1t needs no other
arguments 10 show the benefits 10 be thus de-
rived Than by comparing these means for 90
tanning information with those heretofore
enjoyed when making sales of your WOOL
Long established customs Of trade are moi
easily changed. Especially is this true in
regard 10 the wool trade, when so large q
portion of the business community is 10 be
found engaged therein, either as agents OF
spectators, who will find their interest afiec-
ted by that change. For ifihe depot eysiem
is usually adopted speculation in wool cease.
The small commission paid the agent oil the
depot is all that will intervene between the
grower and the manufacturer. My own ex-
perience jus,ifies my allusion here 10 this kind
opposition, and has led me TO the conclusion
that il is only by united effort among WOO
growers themselves in adopting n system
which is adapted 10 the wants of manufacture
ers, that change in the system of the WOO
trade can be affected.
An opinion is prevalent among those who
are conversant with wool growing, tina; the
time will soon come when large quantities Of
wool will be exported from this country. Id
order 10 secure ready sale at fair prices
great care must he taken in putting up and
chasing so that each sort may find It's appro-
pirate market. The report OF the London
and Liverpool markets for the last two years
when speaking of United States woods. COM
plain OF their condition and urge upon the
wool growers Of this country the necessity Of
q change for the better in ibis particular.
cannotfer system better adopted 10 pre-
mote so desirable an object than the depot
system, for by that he who clenses his WOO
well need no, contribute towards paying fol
the filth which his neighbor neglects 10 cleans
from or puts inside OF his heece,a is always
ready 10 avail himself Of that market either
domestic or loreign which will pay the best
price. Yours respectfully,
H. BLANCHARD.