The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-24
NEW SOUTH AMERICAN COTTON FIELDS.

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tho matter be acted upon with energy and decision i'm
mcrso quantities OF very superior kind cotton can DO
raised all through this fertile and beautiful country Cot
ton culture ID now quite general among tho planters
Nearly two thousand bales have boon shipped TO Phia.
delpha in three weeks from Puerto Cabello and Ave
thousand bales ready for shipment at Iagusvra for
New York and Boston From Cabruta to the mouths OF
the Ornoco river 900 have boon planted with
cotton whore pound Of cotton was raised before
We have been presented with some very
nne samples OF Venezuelan cotton, principally
wild, gathered in different districts Of tho coun-
try. Some OF these specimens are AZ nne as tho
best cultivated cotton Tho rich soil OF Espnos estate
near Caracas has produced excellent cotton Of
taneous growth and at elevation 5000 feet above
tho level Of the One specimen from the Eastern
province Of Cumana from the OF Fort San Antonio
grown In soil OF dust and mortar Ii Of remarkable ne
ness. Some Of the remaining trees desarted cotton
estate in the Western province Of aracabo have
some very fair cotton.
These specimens Of Venezuelan cotton have boon pre
scnted TO by Senior Don Ramon Pasz tho son OF tho
present enlightened and popular ruler OF Venezuela We
are glad TO learn that cotton company s to be formed
here for the purpose Of extending the cultivation OF this
Indispensable cotton plant throughout tho whole republic
The English have already seized the opportunity Of the
of peace to the country to form company in Eng
tonoZuoI1
pool Post of the 9th November thus refers to the new Eng
lish company
cotton company has just been announced for produ
cling that article in Venezuela. The list OF directors Ia
well calculated TO inspire confidence and in that list we
lind the namo OF Liverpool merchant, Mr.. A. b. For
wood. In tho prospectus the company sny:-
The promoters OF the Venezuela Company nited)
M n9ye secured tract q land consisting Of about 400
richest dstlicts in South America the growth cotton
esa & Esas Aq Tss an s
Mr. Linden Director Geological Gardens Of sraseis
cmation At Paris completely proves that this estate is
that be supeaoas FOR he add ID
ANYTHING to that important document Mr. Lnden test
selected by the King of tho BeIgans scientific re-
roughly acquainted with the oeay s Mher ne o
eratlons OF the company are proposed to be carried
well executed map accompanies tho pros pcctus ana
wo find the locale in ndentation the mainland oppo.
site the Leeward Isles There doubt whatever that
cotton can DO grown there n any quantity II labor
capital can DO obtained Tho company will find the en-
tai, and they satisfied that sufficient labor win be
available Queensland and Venezuela have groat ad-
vantage over India. The Asatics numerous but pc
cuar The history Of the Indigo planters dcters from
any reliance being placed upon the honesty continuous
industry OF the natives. The government too must bo
great deal better than is il profitable results can
be expected. The cotton company Manchester aware
OF this fact, declines to undertake growing cotton ali it
pretends TO do Is to purchase cotton when grown
We might suppose that 1t hardly needed . com.
pany to accomplish this necessary business Of trade In
Queensland and Venezuela the aborers would be mora
amenabe and at present at least the
means Of transit from the the other would DO as
cheap as II has evor been from New Orleans or Mobile
The Black Ball limo would be worry glad TO enter into
contract TO bring cotton from Queensland at the same
rate o freight as has been paid the average for cot
ton from the slave States Of America -s}ifi-
II tho war in America continues fields for the pro-
duction of cotton certain to be opened up once
opened up they are not likely TO be speedily abandoned
and they may very possibly compete successfully with
Louisiana and Alabama. speedy termination Of the
war might, however, affect the new interests
The subjoned very interesting report from Mr.. Lin
director the Geological Gardens Of Brussels and also
director OF the botanical section Of tho Jardn dAcmata
ton Paris to tho directors Of the English Cotton Com
pany supplies the best proof Of the capabilities Of vene
zuelan soil for the production Of cottons-
TO TIE DIRECTORS OF THE vENEzUELAscorroN CON
PANY HIMITED), LONDON.
GxNnsMEY-You have done mo the honor to ask me my
opinion on an undertaking the object Of which ex.
tend the cultivation OF cotton in Venezuela partcu
lary in that part OF the Bolivar estate bordering the
river Tocuyo, in tho province Of Coro.
Having been entrusted with scientific mission by tho
government Of his Majesty the King of the Belgians
during period Of twelve years in the va
rious parts extra and nratgopcal of America such
the Brazils tho Island Of Cuba jamaica Mexico, Guate
maa New Granada Venezuela and the United States Of
North America, have had opportunities OF forming
sound opinion Of the respective advantages which these
several States offer for he cultivation of cotton and do
not hesitate TO declare that all these countries not
excepting the actual centre of American pro
duction, Venezuela possesses within itself tho COM
potcy favorable element for the cultivation OF tho i'm
porant article OF cotton which this moment is Of such
absorbing interest not only to England but the CONT
nent of Europe generally.
At distance Of seventeen days steam navigation from
England and France Venezuela is Of all tho Southern
tnont OF AMERICA the nearest country Europe. has
great extent OF coast and possesses several ports in
which ships Of the largest tonnage can anchor Although
wholly situated beneath tho torrd zone, and an imne-
diae proximity Of the line, the northern parts of this
country comprised between the ninth aud eleventh
degrees north latitude and from the sixtyrst to the
seventy fifth degree of longitude (merdian OF Paris
Joy, with the exception OF some points GA the coast,
healthy climate, moderate temperature and exemption
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plains Of the southern parts, known under the name OF
/" Lanes"
situated pateaus several hundred feet above the level
of the Tho cotton plant grows wildly in several
parts and hare ten able acquire the connection thai the
staple equal II no. SUPERIOR 10 The cotton grocn in The
South Of the United States shall be happy prove this
assertion by sending you sample picked upon the spot
travelled over and explored Venezuela In every direc
ton dring period Of three years and thus Won will con
ceive the Bolivar estate which you possess for your
| terprise was not exempted from my Investigations.
approve of great part Of the land which you have
lected and particularly wish to call your attention to
that part the country known out there by
Mson,' which Ii comprised between the river Tocuyo
and the mountain chain OF the Aroa waered by the To-
cuyo the side, and by many streams descending
from tho mountains on the other SIDE these lands have
upon them system Of irrigation particularly suited TO
| the cultivation Of cotton.
The soil is Of prodgous fertility and the climate leaves
nothing to DO wished FOR in respect Of salubrty Tha
sides Of the mountains are covered with magni(cep,
forests with abundance Of dyewoods and timber suitable
for all building naval and cabinet making purposes
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vaca (Goac,odendron u,iie) from which the natives by
making incisons In the trunk, obtain milk as nutritve
| as agreeable
The neghboring peninsula Of Paraguana being thicky
populated and several other points the coast of Coro
will supply you with sufficient FREQ laborsfor the com
menccment OF your cultivation The wages about one
shilling day.
The river focnyo, navigable far beyond the limits Of
your property will facilitate the direct carriage of YOU
products 10 tho port Of Puerto Cabeo which only forty
miles distant.
Puerto Cabeo is effectively sheltered from those gales
and hurricanes which ravago the West Indies Ships Of
the largest tonnage can receive their cargo there
The Tocuyo district consequently offers all desirable
guarantees for the success Of your enerprsefecundy
Of soil, natural irrigation healthy climate neghborns
population to supply you with labor and, finally, remark
| able facilities for the shipment OF your produce
Tam PERSUADED eren II The had broken out in III
United States and thus aroused England 10 derelope tn
go,c Of The cotton plant IN other parts that sooner or later
and from the force Of things Venezuela cas destined 10 be
come The most productive country IN cotton Of the oo cont
,erts Of America
II requires but the presiding genius Of Europe TO smu
late II and TO disclose the ncxhauslble resources Of III
soil.