Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-09-26

great deal has recently been said with ref
erence to the culture and m anufacture of Flax.
Some indeed suppose that it can be used as
machinery which is now employed in the spin
ming and weaving of Cotton, can be employed
with equal success in the spinning and weaving
of Flax. The interest we felt upon this subject,
induced us to call one day last week upon the
gentlemanly proprietor of the Syming:on Flax
Works. Mr.. Galbraith, showed us around his
premises, and enlightened US upon the methods
of raising, breaking, rotting, and cleaning his
Flax. He must have upon his premises, some
two hundred tons of the raw material, which he
is preparing as fast as he can for an eastern mar
ket where it is already engaged. He employs
now about 80 hands. In the harvest he employ
ed some 70 or 80.
Wedo not feel like expressing half we should
like to say, on the great advantage which will ac-
crue to the State, on this successful experiment
of Mr. Galbraith lest we be set down as vision
airy, or excited. Certainly, the farmers of Wis
consin are greatly indebted to Mr.. G. for the
opening of new field for their energies, and the
introduction of this new article in western COM
merce. Whether it succeeds in driving cotton
out of the market is problematica. But OF the
many and varied uses of the profitable culture
of flax as resort at all times to the industrious
husbandman, there is no longer doubt or uncer-
tainty.
We do not think it necessary to make any fur
Their suggestions at present in this matter, even
five felt capable particularly as we have been
promised by Mr.. G. (who is probably better quail
flied than any man in the country0 some hints
and suggestions on this subject 10 lay before our
readers.
This is a business which cannot be overdone
and we know it would please Mr. Galbraith, 10
communicate any information in his po~e to
any one who contempates entering upon the bu-
sness.
From the nature of the business, it is diffusive
| in its benefits and while an enterprising propr-
etor may reap a rich reward, hundreds of his fell
lows will be furnished with wholesome labor and
remunerative toll.
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ais which had been awarded to him, both in this
country and in Europe, for the successful and SUI
perior manner in which he had cultivated and
prepared the flax fibre: among which was a
splendid gold snuff box, worth some two hun
bred dollars as a work Of art but invaluable to
him.
The other medals were also of great value
and show the estimation in which he was held
by those who knew him best. We also saw at
his house, an ancient ,elic of great value-an
"od Bible,''i it was printed a. d. 1911, and is
consequently 24o years old-what makes it OF
more than common interest, is the fact, that it
belonged to the Reform Church of Dort* and laid
upon its pulpit and under its sounding board ma
ny years, long, long ago. Its well worn leaves,
near the centre of the book, showed where the
Reformers of that age had opened its pages,
and smoothed out their manuscript preparatory
to the unfolding gifts hidden doctrines.
4 visit to our friend Galbraith, TO see this rel
ic Of antiquity, would we'll repay the Wandered
while the hospitality of our friend G. and his
amiable and accomplished lady, would soon make
you forget that you were away from home.
the place where the famous synod of Dort" met.