The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-09

Northern mills have had to curtal their
| running and reduce their wages. Machinery
| is being transported to the South, and skilled
labor and capital are beginning to follow. Let
this be a warning to those Northern manu-
facturers who still hesitate to emigrate in
| time, after having opened their eyes to the
fact, that before many years, they must close
their mills. when they have to contend with
an energetic people, who will not always be
fettered by adverse circumstances, and who,
according 10 the admission Of those OF whom
they are destined to be the successful compe-
titors in the future, "enjoy an advantage OF
not less than 20 per cen. over the Northern
manufactures.
The fact is, that the Southern manufacturer,
using neat, substantial class OF cotton, his
goods, which are plain but excellent, wherever
introduced abroad are even preferred to the
English make Tie South, with such advan-
tages as have been described, can afford to
produce genuine good article that can be
sold cheaper and will give satisfaction any
where, without resorting to the practice of
heavy sizing or the mixing Of inferior grades
of cotton and waste. There can be no doubt
that the South, before long, will largely sup
ply the north of the United States, strange as
it may seem, and, to some extent, the East
and West Indies, China, South America and
Mexico, with manufactured goods, and also
export yarns to England itself in the end. l
have since learned that yarn is introduced into
England free of duty.
The Langley Manufacturing Company in
South Carolina, only commenced operations
in 1871, and have, besides paying dividends
reserved fund Of S12O,99 80 to the credit
of the stockholders. The Columbus Manu-
featuring Company of Georgia. also declared
dividends OF twenty-three per cent. The
" ~oAo 1oc s,1,k
declared dividend, every qaarter, Of five per
cent. The Graniteville Company Of South
Carolina, declared dividend of twenty-six
per cent, also carrying over large sum to the
reserve. The Weldon Factory on the jackson
Railroad, State of Mississippi, was on the eve
of paying dividends of twenty-five per cent
when it was burned and it is now rising from
its ashes with a prospect of still greater pros
perity. All these factories are making these
large profits out of manufacturing coarse
goods; and the stock of these companies is
seldom offered for sale, but when offered,
readily brings near double its par value.
That the profits might be larger, if finer,
more expensive and valuable goods were made,
can easily be understood. The manufacture
Of fine goods could without much difficulty, |
in proportion to our progress in experience
and skill, be protitably carried on in LOUISE |
ana, as we have at hand the finest quality of
cotton, and the natural moisture that exists
in our atmosphere makes it exceedingly favor
able for such an undertaking.
Shall Louisiana, with such resources, lack |
The spirit to establish manufactures, which |
would not only give bread and respectable
employment to our starving and work-seeking |
population, but even inaugurate new era of
lope, comfort and wealth:
Respectfully, CHARLES GAYARRG
SToNEwALL JACKSONVILLE Louisville Ledger,
Il criticising book just published, entitled
"A Rebels Recollections," by G. c. Eggles-
on. thus speaks Of the immortal jackson
Mr.. Eggleston does not give the true idea
IF jackson, simply because he never knew
he man. The writer of this slight review
ived long under the same roof with him, and
:an truly say that, instead of being the stern,
repelling, grim character repre-
,ented by the author, he was genial, tender.
courteous to a remarkable degree and never
severe except toward wrong. He commanded
he supreme respect and admiration Of his CO.
at the Military Institute at Licking
on and not a cadet there but took Ger
ain pride i'll what was eccentric about him.
There is no denying that he was an emil
lently religious man-if that be accounted
ault .-scrupulous to the last degree in re-
gard to his own action, wholly tolerant
oward others even to degree that used to
surprise those who knew his severity towards
himself. He Was not specially fitted for a
professor, and was out of his elem ent any
where but in military life for which he seemed
made. Before ever sword was drawn in the
south, one who knew him as few did said
6 jackson is the Sery stuff out Of which, heroes
re made.
TIE TEXAS and PAc1F10 RAILWAY. The
for the completion of this great ma
ional thoroughfare are Of the most fattering
haracter. Arrangements have been perfected
or finishing both branches Of the road to
'ort Worth early in the spring, without refer
nee to Congressional aid. On our recent
hat the means had been provided for the conf
'letion Of the road from Dallas to Fort Worth,
nd from Texarkana to Brookstot, and from
herman to Fort Worth the coming summer,
nd that work will commence at an early day.
Vhen this is done the Construction Company
ill wind up it's affairs, and the balance OF the
DAD will be completed by the Texas and Pa
iGc Railway Company.
The aid Col Scott is asking Of Congress is
. complete the road from Forth Worth to San
,iego, and should Congress grant his petition,
s he feels assured it will, he will push work
:om both ends Of the roads as rapidly as the
leans to do 50 will permit
Col Scott bid us say, that the ambition of ,
is life is to complete this great work, ana the
est energies of his nature will be given to
this end. The portion of
lie road already built is doing business far
xceeding the expectation OF the company, ,
nd when both branches are finished to Fort !
7orth, it will be one Of the best paying roads
l the country.
That Congress will grant the aid that is asked
II, there is little doubt. The proposition is a
ir business one, in which there is not the :
ightest risk to the government Jefferson !
7e.cas) Leader, 4M list.
1t is reported that Judge Durell has at last
,ndered his resignation; but as brother-in-
w Casey did the the same thing after his
lisdeeds had been exposed by Republican
Committee, and he still con-
nues to hold the Office of Collector of the
ort of New Orleans, it does not follow that
uren will cease to disgrace the bench.
he people OF Louisiana have had a precious
q III tha,,, |