Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-16
Wool Growers, Cenreutica.

A meeting of the Wool Growers of Obi
was held according to the call previOusl.
published, at the American Hotel parlOr
yesterday, the 18th inst. The meeting wa
organized by appointing Hon. R. NJ. Mont
gomsry, of MahOning, Chairman, and Viii
liamF. Greer, of Lake county, Secretary.
On motion, the following gentlemen wer'
appointed a Committee on Business, viz
AIvah Udall, of Portage, Andrew Hale, Of
Summit, and R. H. Rogers, Of Erie.
On motion, Committee Of three was sp-
pointed to prepare resolutions expressive Of
the sense of the Convention. The following
gentlemen we're appointed Colonel E.
Spencer, of Geaugs, Thomas GOrby, of POr-
tage, and J. Park Alexander, of Summit.
The Committee on Business reported the
following propositions
1. Is it expedient for wool growers to
shear sheep without washing, considering
the interest Of the manufacturer as we'll as
Of the wool grower?
2. What would be the difference in weight
| generally, between unwashed wool and wool
washed in the usual manner?
8. What is the best method Of marketing
wool
desultory discussion arose upon these
propositions, the weight Of which was, Ist.
1t is highly desirable for wool growers to dis
Pense with washing sheep, and they are de-
termined to do so as soon as they can secure
from manufacturers a just system of dis
count for the difference between washed and
unWsshed wool.
I'd. The actual difference between wool
shorn without washing and that washed in
the usual way, ranks from ten to twenty per
centum, according to the style of the sheep
and the thoroughness of the washing.
At this stage of the discussion, the Com
mittee on Resolutions returned and presented
the following
ResolUsd, That the practice Of washing
sheep should be abolished, because
lst, It permits Of early shearing, which
secures greater quantity Of wool, longer
staple and better condition of sheep and
lambs, through the year.
I'd Of the exposure to contagious diseases,
such as scsb, foot rot, &C., in places frequent
ed by different AOeks to be washed.
Sd 1t is an expensive, unpleasant job, and
unhealthy both for man and sheep.
4th. That tho manufacturer must cleanse
the wool at all events, and he can do it
cheaper than the grower.
5th. That it is to the interest of wool grow
eTs to put their unwashed wool in as good
condition as possible by keeping their yards
well Uttered and by throwing away all filth
that can be separated from the wool.
9th. Some lots Of wool are more gross and
gummy than others, therefore no rate of de-
duction could be agreed upon, suitable to all
grades and classes, but that each lot should
be bought upon its own merits for quality and
condition.
7tb. As generally practieed, washing is
little or no improvement to the fleece.
Mr.. Stewart Of Vt. said that many wool
growers of Addison county in that State did
not wash their sheep, and that 40, 900 pounds
Of their wool went to market unWashed gen
orally at 10 cents pound less. The sheep
raisers do not think the deduction should be
over one-ffth- Ohio is the great wool pro-
dueing State of the Union, and If Ohio wool
growers will take the lead in this reform,
other States will follow.
Mr.. Montgomery, Of Mahoning, said the |
question in Vermont was on selling the |
sheep, not on the wool early shorn sheep |
get better start of wool, which gives them |
a better appearance for buyers. The great |
objection to washing heavy Aeeced sheep is |
that they hold water for many days, to the |
injury Of the health of the sheep; also their |
being handled by inexperienced hands when |
in the wat T, results in serious damage. If |
we wait till water is warm enough to wash |
with safety, and let the sheep run long |
for the wool to come to life" |
before shearing, it makes shearing quite too |
late wool falls off equal to one-twelfth, |
and the new wool does not get start before |
hot weather comes on.
Mr.. Ely Of Summit, sheared without wash |
ing, had fifty feeces from mutton sheep, the |
buyer did not know tho difference aud paid |
the same as for washed wool Sheep when |
driven to be washed, become heated and |
when put in water in that condition are |
chilled and often receive great damage.
Mr.. Alexander offered the following, which |
was adopted:
RssolOed, That the practice of wool buyers |
in making little or no distinction in the pur-
chase of wool as to its cleanliness, is a down |
right premium on dishonesty, and is in dol |
lars and cents a reward for slOvenliness.
Convention then adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On motion a committee of three was ap-
pointed, viz: R. NJ. Montgomery, Jos. Wor- |
cester, and J. Park Alexander, to meet with |
the State Board of Agriculture in this city |
next week to assist in making up premiums |
on sheep.
Mr.. Greer moved a Committee Of Three to |
correspond WIN manufacturers and learn |
their views upon the question of shearing |
sheep without washing also to learn whether |
they will come to any fair understanding as
to what will be a just discrimination between /
washed and unwashed wool. On this Com
mittee the Chair appointed Mr.. Greer, Mr.. |
KHppart and Mr.. Harris.
Then the Convention took up the report of |
the Committee on Resolutions, as above, |
each proposition being considered separately |
and adopted by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Greer moved the following, which was
adopted:
Resc!Ued, That when this Convention ad- |
iourns, it do 50 to meet at the City Of Cleve- |
land, on the evening of the second day of |
the coming Ohio State Fair-that Committee |
be appointed to make arrangements for said |
meeting, secure speakers, ac.-also, that |
wool growers, manufacturers and dealers, be |
invited to attend this meeting and take part |
in the discussions and proceedings.
The Chair appointed S. b. Harris, of the /
Ohio Farmer, as committee on this resOlu- |
.iOn.
A running conversation then sprung up be-
tween several wool growers and manufactur-
srs on the question at issue. The Conven-
lion then adjourned to meet agreeably to Mr.. |
Sreer's resolution, as above.
R0BT. NJ. MONTGOMERY, Chm.
WV. F. GREER, Sec'y.
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