The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-07


There is an improvement in the local trade conse-
quent on the increased means of producers on &C,
all the general business prospects for next year
garded as encouraging il not even fattering There
there was last year in the two preceding years.
LOUISIANA.
ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR THE FuTURE-THIs
YEARS cRops-ouTIooK FOR NEXT YEAR
DEPRESSING EFFECTS OF THE FEVER a
NATIONAL QUARANTINE NEEDED - LABOR
cHEAP-MANUFACTUREs AND COMMUNICATION
New ORLEANS, Dec. !, 1878.
There is unquestionably marked Improvement in
the general condition of the people i'll part Of the
country this season two or three years back,
simply for the reason that have learned to live
more economically Rents getting lower. SER
wants wages are moro reasonable, and labor can
be more depended upon. and there is q
more general appearance Of thrift, most par
ticularly noticeable in the country Here
plantations and farming implements are more con-
sidercd and better cared for while add to al
this us tho greatest item in the count that have
this the products of the largest crops that
have been gathered for the past thirteen years. Our
farmers and planters have certainly made more
money this year than for three years back because
they have saved more in the actual cost of produc
ton. Large crops do not generally bring high
prices, and it is doubtful will be realized for
this years crop than the last but with provisions
half the price they brought last year, and with the
ability of presenting better article of produce
to the market at less outlay. the condition Of our
planters is far better than it has been for several
years past The colored labor. too, is moro steady
and settled, and would most unquestionably be the
best labor in the world if politicians would only let
alo foiv, aJ M iuat fhai into
on the cost OF the slave before the war; without
mourning any risks either from sickness or death.
DEBATED CROP MOVEMENT.
The movement of crops has not been as large or as
active during the present year as in two or three
years past, for the reason that sickness and the
quarantines incident to the sickness have
time. In the late epidemic, when the disease
spread through the country Districts large numbers
has seriously npeded the gathering Of the crops in
certain localities notwithstanding the most liberal
stage OF water in many Of interior streams and
bayous adds to the trouble of the planter where
other mode OF transportation exists 1t is then, in
consequence Of this delay caused by sickness and the
want OF transportation that city trade has been
retarded, the increased means of the producer, at
least to large extent has not yet reached
ket. Part of the incoming crop indeed
has been diverted to other points account Of
the fever and interior guarantees which have shut
of all communication between the healthy districts
and our city. 1t is confidently expected that this
trade viii come back to in all its strength soon
again in this direction STILL it is Of the utmost i'm
porance to here that these quarantnes should not
be repeated again. and the only way we can effect this
is by Kidding ourselves of the fever. perfect and
absolutely effective quarantine in the hands of the
national government may possibly be able to do this
Ut least the experiment is worth the trial.
YEARS CROP.
The incoming crop now being gathered in Lorisi-
ana is estimated as follows cotton $50 900 bales
sugar 600 hogsheads; rice 900 TO 100000
barrels. All things being equal it is probable that
more win be planted next season than this, and. with
frinn fhz nf
not be extended simply for the want Of land adapted
to its cultivatonthe crops will be larger or course
bered in our conjectures - either of these might
ruin every thing. Still / think there will be next
year more earnest as wel as better system Of cul-
tivaton and increased cultivation ~ to the acre
age with the simple exceptions - above.
CAPITAL WANTED.
notice some slightly increased improvement in
the disposition Of the people to invest in farming ana
business In general but there is yet sad want Of
capital here to make these iuves tents owing to the
disasters Of the past three years. TO be there
has been some inquiry looking to the purchase OF
plantations, but actual sales Indeed it is yet too
in the season for this kind Of business, as our
crops have not all been gathered in. Our planters
have now more caution than they ever possessed
before and are therefore not likely to forget what It
cost them to acquire It, ! notice, however, III
this connection an increased demand for cotton
gins and various kinds OF sugar machinery
which vt least TO foreshadow that better pros
poets ahead. There unquestionably great
Inducements for Investments III the planting inter
and excellent soil had before the war. and the
same Land which then could not be bought for $lOO
is now being offered at So.
MANUFACTURES
Something has been done in the establishment OF
manufactures here in the past two years and more,
understand, will be done during the winter. The
Louisiana cotton mills have ordered large amount
OF machinery and experienced operatives from
England. and an extension of one OF our soap fac
tories, also learn, is contemplated One OF the
largest industries however in Louisiana is our cot
tonseed oil manufactures There are now six of
these in city, two of the largest OF which have
capital OF 12000,DdU and give employment 10 $500
operatives About ST. 900 900 is expended yearly in
transportation ana seed the proceeds of which last
OF 90 into the pockets OF our planters This
industry turns out about 5000 tons OF OIL
cake yearly, and about 5000 barrels OF oil,
most of which last goes TO the Mediterranean.
This business TO be sure is at the present time good
deal depressed owing to the little demand for these
articles incident to the cheapnoss of corn in Europe
which is antagonistic to oil cake for feeding pur-
poses and the tact that the south OF Europe is now
overstocked with olive oil. The depression of this
market here IL best expressed in the fact that this
tm$ast year As 900 barrels OF oil contracted for
this port, while this year but single contract for
900 barrels of crude oil has yet been made. Again,
last year at this time ten vessels were being loaded
with oil cake, while this year there are only three
This depression however, Is considered TO be only
temporary, and il is thought that late but active
business will be renewed In the spring.
ENCOURAGING sIGNs.
There is certainly money in the country than
there was last year or In the two preceding years,
but not S aon ns people ~ are rn a
in our banks certainly have no lack of money,
which can readily be had for all general business
purposes, but not for railroads manufactures,
which would most benefit the people ut large. still
there is want of confidence among our com
mun,y, and the general outlook OF business
is regarded aa encouraging. Tho fscihtiGs
offered by our cotton market cannot be
exceeded by any in the world, and in addition to these
they exist. there Is prospect for the still
further reduction of charges at this port under the
auspices of company In the process Of forna-
ton. Great IMPROVEMENTS Tor the COMPRISING of
cotton have been mado IN the past rw years and the
charges for comprcssing have been reiucss onctiird
The weight OF cotton taken from this port three
years ago 1.425 pounds per ton; at present the
general average is 800 pounds. One press, by use
OF improved means for tightening the bands puts
400 pounds to the ton. Still further improvements
have been made to this. and the first vessel is