The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-06-23

eay nave an END. his Is seen in the
imports OF wool from Great Britain,
which, in eleven months of 1863.
amounted 10 l4,209, ,192 pounds, and, in
eleven months of 1864, to but 4,8s2. l47
pounds. r-
The certainty of the abrogation of the
Canada Reciprocity Treaty at the expira :.
tion Of twelve months. will have direct
tendency to enhance the prices of wool in
1863, and will eventually increase the
prices OF coarse woods; but, owing TO the
large amount OF this class OF wooIs being
on hand, which will not be needed for
army supplies, and The incoming clip
from Canada, il does not seem that
this, class of wools is likely to rule as high
in the markets of The present year, as
other varieties.
Allow me TO say in conclusion, that il
is clearly the duly and interest of the ae.
riculturis! to become master of bis art Of
arts; and, at the same time, 10 become
thoroughly acquainted with The condition
OF the markets; for, in so doing, be will
protect bis interests against the opera
tlons OF Spectators, who aim to reap the
profits of his labor. Merchants and
manufacturers usually act in concert
why not farmers? Wool speculators
drive manufacturers or their agents out of
our market. Presuming upon the igno-
rance of farmers in general, they swan
der to and fro up and down" the country.
and employ agents to buy at reduced
and limited prices, who are free, as we'll
as themselves. to furnish disparagiug re.
ports OF the markets. After these have
thoroughly operated upon the minds OF
the farmers, they attempt TO buy, and
offer better price, which they call an
advance in tie market If they do not
succeed in buying, they wal. patiently,
while some Of the small clips fall in, in
consequence of the urgent demands OF
some OF the holders, for money to pay
taxes or debts. But, If in the meantime
some straight forward, misunderstanding
manufacturer comes from the East, and
employs an agent 10 fill an order for man
ufacturing purposes at anything like a
fair price, the speculator and his agents
rush for horses and buggies, advance
their prices, and drive, Jehu like, through
the country day and night.
Competition is at the highest point Of
lever heat. Wool is bought irdiscrimi-
nately, without any special regard to it's
condition or quality, in the hot haste Of
competitors, whose races, If recorded,
would forever eclipse the fame ofthe cele-
brated John Gilpin. During all this fu-
rous scramble, wool has not perhaps
varied penny pound 10 its real market
value; bu: the excitement has been pro-
duced by speculators, who. in the long
run. are. 10 say the least, OF no benefit
to the farmer.
Gentlemen OF The Association, permit
me to congratulate you upon the future
prospects oi your enterprise. Though
the genius Of American institutions is, to.
day, clad in the habiliments Of woe, and
weeps over the graves of ESQ, 900 Of her
brave end patriotic sons, whose lives were
sacrificed for their country, the decree
has gone forth, and the ashes Of those
fallen heroes are solemn pledge to US
and future generations, that we may toll
no longer in competition with slaves. The
sovereign American people have decreed
that the laborer is worthy the fruits of
bis toll; therefore, they should demand
policy Of our Government that, at no far
distant day. every pound of wool con.
sumed by our manufacturers be grown in
America. Then cultivate The sheep and
Increase the flocks, for every one adds
wealth to the nation. The animal is q
ype Of goodness, the first accepted offer
% the King of Kings; fer he who rears
The tender lamb clothes the naked, and
is the benefactor of mankind.