The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01
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MEssRs. EDITORS We send you for the
information Of planters statement of cot
ton imported into Great Britain in 1866,
hoping to dsabuse the minds of a majority
Of them, Of the idea that we, (the United
States control the price of the great staple,
and induce them to give more attention to
the grain crop and less to cotton. Of3,746,-
900 bales imported by Great Britain last
year, only l,l62,OO babes we're American,
as the following statement vill show:
American, 100000 Egyptian, $4,000
Surat, 100000 Turkey, 32,oO0
Brazil. 900 China and
West Indies, 10000 Japan, 10000
Bengal, $4,000 Madras, $4,000
Total, 3,746,0OO
This statement shows that We never can
successfully compete with the balance of
the world in controlling the market. Then
why should we give to cotton an almost un-
divided attention to the exclusion Of the
grain crop? The condition Of our country
(the South) is alarming, the cry comes from
every cotton growing State for corn, thous-
ands are on the point Of starvation; it is a
deplorable condition for a whole people to
be in. And what is the cause oft? We
certainly cannot attribute it entirely to the
drought. Had three-fourths of our best
lands been cultivated last year in corn in
stead of cotton, would we not have had an
excess beyond what was actually required
to prevent want, notwithstanding the pro
tracted drought? We can never be pros
porous people until we produce within our
selves the necessity of life, and We look to
our planters to extricate us from our unfor-
tunate condition, Try a judicious culture Of
the soil. All the fnanciers, lawyers, and
politicians in the universe, cannot relieve
US. The staff of life is what we need.
Planters consult yoar own interest, the in
terest Of the country, and reverse your
former mode of planting, give corn the pre-
cedence as you have heretofore given cot
ton plant tkree-fourths of your best lands
in corn; and we assert by the lst Of May
1868, you will have more clear profit than
if you continue the old practice Of planting
cotton We have lost the position we oc-
cupied previous 10 the war, and might as
we'll admit it. We thought the world could
not afford to do without our cotton; we
find it can, and without any material disad-
vantage. You must be convinced that it is
to your interest to abandon your old method
of planting. We are all interested, and all
should contribute to the general good Of
our country in any and every way.
An estimate of the last cotton crop may
prove of some interest to you. We es:i-
mate the probable amount of cotton that
will be received between the lst of Septem-
Der 1866, and the lst OF September 1867, at
4,2OO, 900 bales as follows: United States,
1900, 900 bales; West India, Bengal, Brazil,
Egypt, &C., 100000 bales. This is q low
estimate. Compare that with the receipts
previous to the war, and what is to justify
the present prices! We think cotton low
at 25c, but within one year we will see it
selling, for half. that amount. Can We
reasonably expect to obtain more than II to
Is cts for our cotton next season, with a
supply on hand, large crop coming on, a
limited demand for cotton fabrics, and
great probability that by next fall the whole
of Europe will be involved il war? Plant
crs we ask your serious attention to this
matter, it is Of vital Importance to you,
and to the whole country. Can We live and
prosper surrounded as We are by such des.
titution? Give us full granaries, and sur
round us with all the necessities Of life, and
we will be happy and prosperous people
Let an irresponsible Congress pass military
bills, and ShylockS demand the pound of
flesh, only give us supply of corn, and we
can live and prosper. Planters can YOU af-
ford to raise cotton, with the present sys-
tenn Of labor for - to l5c per pound
II. l. BRO.