Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-08-02
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't serv't.
STERLING PRICE.

VII iCtteT VI MT. james
Anderson, of Louisville, to Mr.. Lewis
Saunders, we extract the following in
relation TO the rottening of hemp, and
TO hemp.brake invented and put in
operation by Mr.. Anderson:
LIST. In relation to dew.rotted hemp, 1t
has been, and still is, the practice OF hemp>
growers to allow their hemp (afler spreading
it in the fall Of the Year, 10 remain exposed
10 the action OF the atmosphere until de-
composition Of the fibre had progressed so far
as TO enable them 10 break it with facility on
the hand brake; the quality is thereby rem.
dered unequal, the original strength much
impsred, its texture destroyed, and its weight
much reduced. In consequence OF the un
due exposure OF this article to the blightng
influences Of the atmosphere, decompo
s!ion Of the fibIe has progressed so far as 10
ensble Them 10 break ii with facility on the
hand, the quality is thereby rendered
unequal, tho original strength much impair
ed, its texture destroyed, and its weigh, much
reduced. In consequence Of the undue ex>
posure Of this article to the blightnpg in.
fluences Of the atmosphere, a decomposition
OF the fibre has commenced. and its deslruc.
lion is accordingly Mastered, whenever ex.
posed TO the ordinary heat and moisture;
hence its want OF durability. in comparison
with water rotted hemp.
This defect in this grea, staple OF the
West can be obyisted. and will be, in the
progress OF time; it might be obvaed a, once
by pursuing better and more economical
process than that heretofore observed.
Let the hemp remain in the swar,h, on
the field where it grew and was cut; few
rains will suffice 10 euro it for the brake; or
after sufficient exposure 10 the sun, it may
be stacked for fall spreading; when, after
few rains. or when half rotted, it may be
shocked, preparatory 10 breaking. Either Of
these processes would be at present objected
to by the practical iarmer in consequence.
as he wouldssy of tho impossiblily Of break
ing and cleaning it. The mind OF tho far
mer is OF course directed TO the hand>brake
(when he arrives at that conclusion, wills
mine is directed to my improved roller hemp
mill, now in successful operation near thi.
e city. By the aid Of this new and simple mo
chine, hemp, half rotted, can be broke will
great rapidly; i! does not impair the quality
= or strength OF The fibre. but has tendency
!, to loosen the wood. by milling process
, when the wood is so severed, it is an cas-,
. matter for one hand to clean to 600 pound
per day on the hand>brake, or by scutching
d or by whipping and shaking. The qualit.
OF The article so produced is bright, soft ant
= ustrous.
:, ID. In relation 10 waler-rotting hemp
:. The method observed by farmers is to ALLOW
the hemp TO remain immersed in water unit
the gutinous matter is completely dissolved
the consequences is q perfect impairation @
;, The strength Of the fibre; for complete SO
= luton OF the gummy matter could no, TAX
place without fermentation, and fermentation
o is the beginning OF decay. am aware ths
y farmers are forced TO this alternative to err
able them 10 break and clean on the hemp
l. brake; but hereafter they should produce
&c stronger and more durable article, and there
y by not only supersede the Russian hemp, br
u become exporters OF the article 10 all par
a OF Europe. To produce an ouicle OF hemp
II suited 10 the consumption OF tho Navy DE-
i pertinent, il is only necessary to immerse III
,s hemp Tor period Of twenty'lo four hours, the
is withdraw the water, and let the hemp renal
y in bulk until the generation OF natural he
o. takes place; that will be observed 10 Il
ne course OF ten to twenty hours, after thoroue
10 impregnation by the heat; hen inundaIs
nd second time, and let il remain until you
as prepared for its convenient removal. 1t mt
he after the process Of heating, remain in Il
he water for months without any disposition
n' wards fermentation; and surely il it does n
rerment in water, there is no danger oil
IL! doing so in cordsge.
With the aid Of the improved milling m
IN chine, am sure that good hand could cls'
ID. 500 pounds per day on the hand brake
hemp prepared as above. Hemp SO Prspa'
tn. i. remarkable for its weight and oily aPPsa
,ss snce. and lust the sr,ce that would ma
The the superintendent Of the United States roF
ian walk exclain, America can beat The worl'
vet am tfuly your friend,