Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-05-10
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it is from rowdy disposition. and a thoughtess-
ness without evil intentions. In addition TO the
mu'iation of the bridge, the breaking down OF
shade trees, &c, l regret that persons SO
reckless mutiiate the tombstoucs placed
above the sacred dead. Several instances have
occurred where beautiful tomb Stones, erected
at mach cost, and consccrated as making the
resting place of and dear departed frie nd.
have been broken-the shrubbery planted BY
affection over graves have been much injured by
breaking off MISUNDERSTANDING and some
times entirely destroying them The grave
yard should at all times be sacred from scenes OF
ievity, and however humble may be the HE me n
toes erected by the bereaved, they should be Sc
cured from the spoer'sha hand. Hope those who
hereafter visit the grave yard will think before
they iaju re any thing o.
We find the following article on wool,
in Peabody's Gin. Eek. Reporter and Price
Current and we invite the special atten-
ton of our farmers TO it:
Wool.
The season for strengthening having
nearly arrived, and the new clip to come
into market rapidly approaching. there is.
of course, good deal of interest felt in
regard TO what are likely to be the prices
Having given considerable attention to the
subject, it being which concerns many Of
our readers, the conviction is forced upon
us that the prospects are far from ercour-
aging. Both dealers and manufacturers
predict that the rates for Wool the COM
ing season will be considerably lower
than those of last year. although the
stock of native wool now held in the East
ern markets is not heavy, yet it is suf:
ficient 10 supply the wants of manufac-
turers until the new clip will be in mar
kct.
| The present tightncss in the money
markets throughout the country, with no
immediate prospect of permanent relief
and the comparative difference in prices
of the raw material and manufactures
have already caused decline in the for
mer, and but little disposition is nantes
ted by dealers to purchase at the present
nominal rates.
We learn that the clip this season vii
considerably exceed in quantity that Of
1847. Although the number of sheep
! (mosily old ewes and weathers) which
were slaughtered in the West for their
''hides and tallow." during the past year.
was much larger than in previous seasons.
the number thus disposed of was much
less than the annual increase, and there
fore can have no influence in enhancing
prices, and as large share of the slaugh-
terng was done several months after the
last shearing the product of Wool from
these was very considerable. coming into
ma.act as '.puiicu or tanners wool. OF
this description large amount of the
stock now held in the Eastern markets is
composed
The high prices which have been OBJ
tanned for '" DOL during the past wear have
induced large importation of Foreign wool
into this country. which have also had an
influence in reducing prices. and witt, an
almost universal political commotion
throughout Europe. importations are very
likely to continue. while on the other hand
there is very little probability, of any
chance for export.
1t is very probable, too, that the universal
arrangement ofmonetary affairs through
out the Continent Of Europe may cause
large shipments of WoolIcns to the coun-
try as we'll as other goods. which must
have a depressing influence upon our
manufactures. which arc already at low
cbb. The prices which most descriptions
Of Woollens are now bringing do not pay
cost, and some Of the eastern mills have
stopped, while others are running short
time, and others working at loss. Du-
ring the past year the importations of wool
len manufactures. as well as wool. have
been unusually large, many of which
have been urged upon the market. and
under the severe monetary pressure large
quantities Of our own manufactures have
also been forced off great sacrifice. and
just now the prospec, offers but little chance
to hope for an improvement.
Wool growers, however, viii lose moth
ing by giving all proper attention to the
order in which their clips seek a market
We would advise increased attention to
the preparation of Wool intended for sale.
Although an improvement in this particu
lar is manifest from year to year. there is
vet great complaint. on the part of man.
ufacturcrs, ofthe careless manner in whic!
much Of it is put up. Unless properly
cleaned and assorted. it is difficult to sat
isfactorially ascertain its value. and the
seller is usually the sufferer. In order to
insure the highest price particular regard
should be paid to the following directions.
BY doing SO the grower will be amply re-
paid for his trouble.
When the time for shearing arrives the
Sheep should be well washed in clear
stream of running water. and then be al
lowed to run in clean pasture three or
four days; the wool being then dry, clip
off all the ''burrs'' and "tag-locks." All
ter shearing. spread the fleece shorn side
down; then fold each side equally SO as
10 expose the surface which grows next
the skin; turn in the ''butt' and roll to-
wards the shoulder: then. by twisting the
neck and tucking it under. the necessity
for the use of bark or Irvine will be olivia
ted, and they should never be used if it
can be avoided: Sorters complain that
it tangles the wool. and manufacturers are
no, generally disposed to pay as much for