Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-23
TEA IN THE UNITED STATES.

To the Editors oftae Courier and Enquirer:
What the Planters Of the United States to do 2's
This the caption Of article which recently appeared in
your paper, copied, believe, from Southern newspaper
do not intend to find syllable of fault with the article or
the suggestions contained in it, On the contrary, think
them welltn and extremely udcious. Planting cotton
for the depressed and almost runous which have
Gently been realized might suppose would cause 10 be
aoandoned TO very large extent, without hesitation And
have no doubt it would be for the difficulty Of
furnishing employment for labor which promised better returns
therefore behooves friends of the South about
without delay and earnestly put in requision their best
gies tor the discovery of products from the soil and
occupations for labor, the of compensation for which NAV
be beyond the control Of the British monetary system
My object Mr.. Editor is introduce their kind atte
ton and fostering my friend, the Hon. JuSIus SMIrn
who now on his why South Carolina Georgia. and Ala
bama, engaged in enterprise which, say the least Of
novel; and cannot be otherwise than extremely interesting
to the owners OF the soil in those States its favorable result
furnishes the desderatum much to be desired.
Mr. Smith, whilst abroad has devoted years Of his
lie IN obtaining thorough knowledge Of the plant AZ
ter much labor patient investigation, and experiment. he
comes to the conclusion that large portion of the soil of the
states named with others contiguous well adapted
the culture OF the tea plant any soil the hababe globe,
and that pound OF tea may be raised for less than the Of
raising two pounds of cotton Firmly fixed in the belief that
his investigations have been conducted with care and that the
result cannot prove acious be takes obtain
from the East seeds for experiment larger scale.
These seeds, amounting to hundred and fifty pounds
with five hundred plants he has recently received and
though approaching three years. he has started with all
the zeal and spirit Of young locate his plantation
in the most favorable spot We wish him with
whole heart and commend him 10 friends the South
gentleman worthy Of their kindness and attention.
When take into consideration the fact that the cotton,
plant not Indigenous TO the soil Of any Of the States that
the early proposition transplant il viewed with some
dsust TO its practicabiy and entirely in regard
profitable cuure and compare these with lbs history shah
not be inclined hastily to pronounce the enterprise of Mr..
Smith chimecal We grafed to be able say that
he has the confidence Of the members of the American Tns
tue, and particularly those who emineny distinguished
for their success in practical horticulture.
The Car of Russia boasts that he treats his guests the
best cup OF tea in Europe and is undoubtedly because
comes to him overland, free from the manipuaons which
the Chinese deem necessary enable the article to
the long voyage which measuraby destroys its and
materially enhances its cost These Mr. Smith shows be
unnecessary. Since steam navigation puts within ten
days sail Of Europe is not improbable that may yet fur
nh their tables with tea superior 10 that Of the Czsr with
lunches of the plant in blossom, aid in mpartng an
chanting fragrance to their saloons.
Very respectfully, yours,
ADoNIRAM CHANDLER