Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-05-08

ino nearly arrived, and the time foi
the new clip to come into market
RAPIDLY approaching, there is, ol
course, a good deal Of interest felt in
regard to what are likely to be the
prices. Although the stock Of native
Wool now held in the the Eastern
markets is not heavy, yet Il is sui'
fcient to supply the wants of manu-
laeturers until the new clip will be
n market. And the comparative
difference in p,ices of the raw ma
terial and manufactures, have already
caused a decline in the former, and
hut little disposition is manifested by
dealers 10 purchase at the present
nominal rates.
We learn that the clip this season
,v;H considerably exceed in quantity
that Of 1850. Although the number
Of Sheep (mostIy old ewes and wealth.
erslwhich were slaughtered in the
West for their "hides and tallow,'
during the past year, was much lar.
ger than in previons seasons, the
number thus disposed OF was much
less than the annual increase, and
therefore can have no influence in
enhancing prices, and as large share
OF the slaughtering was done severaI
months after the last shearing, the
product Of Wool from these was very
considerable, coming into market a:
"puIled" or tanners Wool. OF thi:
description a large amount OF the
new held in the Eastern markets i:
composed.
The high prices which have been
obtained for Wool during the past
year, have induced large importa.
lions of foreign Wool into this coun.
try, which have also had an influence
in reducing prices, and with an al
most universal political commoiion
throughout Europe, importations are
very likeIey 10 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 of monetary
affairs throughout the Continent ol
Europe may cause large shipments
of woollens 10 this country as well
as other goods, which must have a
depressing influence upon our manu-
features, which are already at low
ebb. The prices which most descrip-
ton 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 a loss. During
the past year importations of wool
len manufactures, as well as wool,
have been unusually large, many ol
which have been urged upon the
market, and under the severe none
tary pressure large quantities Of our
own manufactures have also been
forced off at great sacrifice, and Just
now the prospect offers but little
chance TO hope for an Improvement.
Wool growers, however, will loose
nothing by giving all proper atten-
tion to the order in which their clips
seek market. We would adyise in
creased attention to the preparation
Of Wool intended for sale. AL
though an improvement in this par
ticular is manifest from year to year,
there is yet great complaint, on the
part OF manufacturers, Of the care.
less manner in which much of it is
put up. Unless properly cIeanset
and assorted, it is difficult to satisfac
torily ascertain its value, and The
seller is unusually the sufferer. Ir
order to insure the highest price
particular regard should be paid tc
the following directions. By doing
so the grower will be amply repaid
for his trouble.
When the time for shearing arrives
the Sheep should be well washed in
a clear stream Of running water
and then be allowed TO run in clean
pasture three or four days; the Woo
being then dry, clip off all the "burs'
and "tag-locks." After sheering
spread the fleece shorn side down;
then fold each side equally so as to
expose the surface which grows next
the skin; turn in the "butt" and roll
towards the shoulder; then, by twist
ing the neck and tucking it under, the
necessity for the use of bark or twine
will be obviated, and they should
never be used if it can be avoided
Sorters complaining that it tangles
the wool, and manufacturers are not
generally disposed to pay as much
for it.-Cin. Com.
A REGULAR BRANDY -SMAsHER.--
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