The daily union., 1856-01-22
GuANO.

three hundred and fhy thousand owners OF slaves
GUANo.
weextract the following article from the published pro-
ceedngs of the United States Agricultural Society at It's
recent session in this city.
The subject Of which Of great importance
the industrial classes in this country and well deserves
the attention which it seems elicit in different sections
of the Union
Should the expectations Of the American eompay be re-
Allied the advantages of this discovery of guano de-
posites will nurc alone sgicturists bat to these
also engaged in the pursuits Of commerce and labor
practically national question. There be good
reason why the farmers of this country should pay tribute
to foreign monoposts for article OF prime necessity
while our own citizens furnish it the principles Of
Tree trade to all the world than wo-hds its present
cost
We commend this subject to the attention of read
ers d. Jay Browne esq, of the Patent Office submitted
the following paper on guano:
Ths subject has become one Of great interest to the
agricuturt Under proper management it has
superior fertilizer in promoting the growth of grain
grasses but especially it valuable to the farmer in
storing the productiveness of exhausted soils.
The quantity of guano Imported into this country by tho
exceeded 900 The cost of this
farmer has to nearly $50 ton. This
high sections OF the country operates proh
btion 1t is not right that this should be An
abundant supply could be furnished by the Peruvian Islands
the of the whole world much reduced rate, If the
article subjected to the Just rules Of trade Unfortunate
E however the necessities of the of Peru have
led to the adoption of system Of management which com
p heavy tribute to foreign capitalists who hold
| a monopoly of the guano trade.
Under the circumstances it is important to know that
discovery has been made Of vast depostes of
island in the Pacific of quality believed to be equal to
the best amonated Peruvian guano The island under the
praittya hppp
tain of American whaling ship. The government has
deemed this subject Of sufficient Importance to Justify
order to the commander Of the Pacific squadron to detaoh
of his vessels to examine and survey the island and its
product guano and to protect the in their terrific
| ria rights"
"a company has been formed in the city of New York to
manage this enterprise and expedition has already been
out the return of which will be looked for with no little
anxiety by all who feel interest in the question OF agicu
Should the expectations of this company to the
quantity and quality OF this guano dposte be realized they
propose sell to the American farmer at the rate OF from
$50 to $40 per ton at about twohrds the present price
of Peruvian guano.
With such reduction in the cost Of article of prime
necessity the cultivators of the SOIL may naturally
increase in the production of grain and In the
general meloration of the economy of farming.
The subject Of much importance to be treated
in cursory Of this kind and is only alluded to
with object of calling to it the attention of all in
torested in the subject Of agriculture ."r .N
On notion this paper was ordered be published in
the transactions of the society," whose thanks also
rendered to Mr.. Browne.
THE DEMOCRACY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGIs-
| LATURE.
The gallant democracy of Pennsylvania, in their legis
Iature which they have redeemed from the joint evils of
know nothngism aud abolitionism proceeding with
strong and steady steps in the right direction The fol-
lowing interesting proceedings transmitted TO US for
publication
| ...a .s SENATE cHANPER,
! Harrisburg, January 49, 1856.
To Hon. A. o. T. Nicholson and John W. Forney, Esq.
GESTLEnEN / am instructed by the democratic members
and house of representatives of
In assembled transmit TO you for publication in
the Union," copy of resolution unanimously adopted
meeting held last evening to nominate candidate for
! State treasurer.
take great pleasure in adding that the deliberations Of the
marked with harmony and spirit concession
that exceedingly gratifying to the friends Of the good
old cause" and the most unwavering determination
to stand firmly by those great national principles
which hare given strength organization, and have
made the democratic party OF this country the true
tor of our glorious Union
have the honor to be, yours very respectfully,
Resolved That the democratic members Of the and
house of Pennsy in assembled
do hereby express appreciation of the
pursued by the democratic members Of House
tiona Congress- for their steady and uuyedng support
the national principles OF the party which know mo North
no South East West" and urge upon them the pro-
priety OF still adherng to their nations honor.
Rsod That copy OF the proceedings be signed by the
officers of this caucus transmitted the editors Of the
Washington Union for publication.
WIN. WILKINS, Chairman.
J0nS % MoSaaTar, WI, Secretaries
JAsuARY 49, 1856. .ua..