The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-14
Tho Peeler Cotton.

The Vicksburg Times, in alluding to this long
staple, fine and silky textural cotton. which is
now claiming the attention of planters and factors
This improved variety of cotton has become so
well known, and its merits so well established, as
to render II certain Of playing an important part
Ia the commerce of the country. Its productive
ness and length of staple make it valuable to
both planters and spinners. and to retain these
characteristics 1t is necessary that great care be
taken of the seed, that it shall not deteriorate or
get mixed with the common cotton. All persons
interested in its growth ought TO guard It sedu-
lously against the frauds which will most likely be
attempted, by unscrupulous dealers in cotton
seed Wv who & II MI, lhey succeed In pslmng Of 0thsr
the genuine Peeler into such SsTepute as to de-
stroy, in great measure. its real value.
Ia this behalf we make the folio wing sugges.
toDs: Let those who boy the Peeler seed, where
there shall be the slightest room for doubt, re-
quiTe of the seller one or more certificates of
genuineness, from neighbors or other ell-kn0wn
responsible persons. And every sack shipped
should be marked "Peeler cotton seed - to pre-
vent exchanging and mistakes. Owners Of the
genuine seed, who desire to sell them, are inter-
ested IN carrying out our suggestions-not alone
because Of the apparently increased competition,
but because the Peeler they would themselves
grow would be damaged in reputation by the cot
ton grown from the fraudulent seed-the latter
going upon the market, perhaps, from RESPONSE
BILE parties who had purchased the seed in good
faith.
The whole country is deeply interested in keep
If il shall be kept up. II will add greatly to the
profits of cotton planting, and conseq equently to
the wealth and prosperity of all who are any vice
interested in the business of the country. By its
successful growth, without deterioration in quail
ty, we shall be able to compete with the cele-
bra,ed long staple Egyptian cottons, and by get
ting gin adapted 10 the preservation Of its sta
pie, il will supply the growing deficiency of the
Sea Island cotton, which has fallen off in the
quantity since the war fully one-half. Therefore,,
we hope all will make 1t their business to do every
thing in their power to keep the Peeler cotton mp
to its present standard.
We do not feel like closing this article without
tribute of praise 10 the originator Of this splen-
did cotton. He is entitled to the gratitude of the
whole country, for truly he is public benefactor,
and If we have been correctly informed, his rep
utation has not come Of an accident, but of his
care and perseverance. We trust that our coun-
try will furnish many enterprising, thoughtful and
iudiciOus men to emulate lis noble example, aud
TO reap bis reward of fortune and reputation.
On last Sunday a German laborer, on the Ope-
lousas railroad, whilst on his way home near Race
land, was murdered by a negro man aud robbed
of what little money be had about his person.
The murderer subsequently gave himself up, aud
upon appearing before Sqnire Barker, was COM
mitted TO prison to await a trial. He Is now con.
fined in cur jail, and Mr.. Murrel can again spread
himself in his next report to the Legislature upon
the disloyslty Of Lafourche.-[Thib. Sentinel, 9th.
Those who contemplate planting this year are
displaying unusual activity in getting ready for an
ehfiy start. 1nere is much cOmpeUtiOn IN tn6
labor market. The labor is not in proportion
to the demand, hence the competition and ruin
ouslJ high prices promised In snna insranosei bot
few of The freedmen hire for regular monthly
vsges nearly all Of them take some kind ofinter-
Get in the crop they cultivate. The interests
given varied that IT would be impossible for
us 10 define them, but we believe the freedmen
are generally making much better terms this year
than the last. Some Of the heretofore small
planters ere greatly extending their business in
that line, and IL the year should prove failure in
the cotton crop, we may look out for considerable
embarrassments. There are but few bales left
10 Carroll Of this years crop; II has nearly all
gone forward. Some two or three planters whose
crops have been neglected, have some white spots
In their fields yet. else the crop of last year may
be said to be entirely gathered, and the yield fully
up TO expectations so that all are ready to 20 to
work again with renewed energy this year. The
health Of the parish has much improved during the
past month"; we hear of but little sickness In any
direction. The freedmen generally are mprovi-
dent with their money, purchasing useless articles,
but we mus. say that considering the Christmas
season, New Years, and the holidays generally,
there has been less inebriety aud r0wdyism. than
heretofore, and the most respectful behavior on
the part Of the freedmen, even where they have
been under the influence OF whisky.-[CaTol Re-
cord, 9Th.