Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-04

10, MARCH 4. 18e
Hsns Csasunptisn q WesL
The number of sets of machinery or
series Of cards-a set forming the unit
for calculation in WOODEN machinery
employed in the United States, reported
to- the National Association of Wool
Manufacturers, on the 18th of October,
1855, was 4, 100. The estimated number
in the United States. "a all were not re-
ported It that time. was 5000. From
carefully prepared table we find that
Massachusetts, consumes more wool in
her factories than any other four States
in the Union, her weekly consumption
being S57, 496 pounds of secured WOOL
OF this aggregate 560, 1886 pounds are do
mestic wool and the balance is of foreign
production. Connecticut stands next To
Massachusetts, in her consumption of
wool, using weekly 252,8 $50 pounds of
secured wool. New York uses 236, $40
pounds, and New Hampshire, 2l7, ITO
pounds The total amount used weekly
in the United States is, according to the
table, 2,262, ,545 pounds. 1t will thus be
seen that Massachusetts manufactures
moro than one-thitd of all the wool con-
sumed In the wOoIen mills of this coun-
try. The smallest consumption of any
given in this table, is that of Minnesota,
which Ia only 200 pounds per week.
Some of the States and Territories con-
summing little wool are not, however, re-
ported but they will not vary the state
ment to any noticeable extent. In New
York there are 124 mills that have not
been heard from. In Massachusetts "a
have not been reported. In all the
States there are 624 mills not reported,
agains. sI7 which have forwarded their
statements. From this it will be seen
thastbe large aggregate weekly consump-
tien, as above stated, falls much below
the reality. 1t is fair to suppose, how
ever, that many Of those not heard from
are small estabiishments but. granting
that, the weekly consumption will not
fall Gar below 1000, 900 pounds. -.
The value of the wool manufacture, as
given in the report of the United States
Commissioner of Revenue, is $l21 $685.,
25O.33. a
The effect ofthe establishment of mills
in California and Oregon has been great
ly beneficial to the wool growers of those
States previous to their erection they
were ut the mercy Of specializing NOM
opelists frum the Atlantic States This
IL another illustration Of the value of
home markets. .' 'i.
Returns of ws6len machinery oon,
strncted by the principal manufacturers
Of cards and jacks in the country shew
that two thousand and eighty six sets
have been made since January, 1866
These facts show that the wool industry
of the United States is already not only
y large and Important, but a vigorously
growing one.-[Scientific American.
! Girls sheald Learn g Keep Hsuse.
No young lady can be too well instruct-
ed in anything which will affect the
comfort of . family. Whatever position
in society she occupies, she needsa prac
tical knowledge of household duties.
She may be placed in such circumstance
es that it it will not be necessary for her
to perform much domestic labor; but on
this account she needs no less knowledge
thantif she::wss obliged to preside person.
Indeed, 1 have thought that it is more
diHicultl to- direct others, and requires
moro experience, than to de the same
work with our own hands.
Mothers are frequently SO nice and par
ticular that they DO not like to give up
any part of the care of their children
This il . great mistake in their manage
ment, for they are often Durdened with
labor, and need ieiiei Children should
be early taught tO make themselves use
full; to assist their parents every way in 4
their power and W consider it q privi-
lege 10 dose ls sf1 r. 5Yc5 G. 4
Yong people can not realize the inn
pOrtance of q Thorough knowledge of
house wifery;' but those who have suffer
cd the heJinconyenience and modification
of ignorance can wellappreciateit Chill
dren should be early indulged ia their
disposition to bake and experiment in !
various ways 1t is often buta trouble
ssme help that they afford; still it is .
greaL advantage to them. know a
little girl whe at nine years old made
u loaf of bread every week during the
winter. Her mother taught her how
much yeast, salt and four to use, and |
she became quite an exert baker. When.
ever she is disposed try her skill in,i
making simple caAes Or pies, SHE is per-
mitted to do. 80. She is thus, while /
amusing herself, learning an important |
lesson. Her mother calls her little !
housekeeper, and often permits her to
get what is necessary for the table. She !
hangs the keys by her side and very |
musical is the jingling to her ears. I
think before she is out Of her teens, upon |
which she has not yet entered, that she I
will have some idea how to cook. l /
Some mothers give their daughters the
care of housekeeping, each week by I
turns. 1t seems to me q good arrange |
ment and most useful part of their
education. Domestic labor is by all
means Incompatible with the highesi de- /
gree of refinement and mentsi culture.
Many of the most elegant, accomplished
- Il k.r i11 1tyx.< rr<lf
to their household duties, and have hon.
ored themselves aud their husbands by
Economy, taste. skill in cooking, and I
of the kitchen, have great
ueal TO do in making life happy and
The charm of gsod ..ouse-9
Keeping is in order, economy and taste
in attention to little things
and these things have wonderful in
fuence. A dirty kitchen and bad cook
ing have driven many o one from home
to seek comfort isnd happiness some
where else. None of our excellent girls
are fit to be married until they are thor
oughly educated in the. deep and pro-
found mysteries of the kitchen. IT
!. rhs 6attie Of Ranker am. .a
Lieutenant John Clarke, of the Brit
ish marines, in q thirty six page pampn
let, printed in London in IT'S, in less
than dozen lines describes the battle of
Bunker Hill: y f'..t' '-t
1--WE then began to proceed to action,
by marching with quick step up the
precipice that led to the intrenched pro
vincial army, until within five hundred
yards of them; very brisk fire COM
menced on their side, and was returned
on ours; still marching up to their in
as fast as possible, from
whence we disiodged them by 4O'clsck,
the battle being fought and gained with
in one hour" 7'-. 20 20 'r8i ~
After giving list of the British killed
and wounded, Lieutenant Clarke mar