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mote or stained lock, as fast as two men gin. From the mote- 

 table it goes through the hands of a general superintendent, 

 or overlooker, and then to the packer. This operation is done 

 by sewing the end of a bag over a hoop, and suspending it 

 through a hole in the floor, and in this the packer stands with 

 a wooden or iron pestle, packing one bale of about 350 Ibs. 

 a-day, as fast as it is ginned ; as exposure to the air injures 

 the quality, and it is not so saleable in square bales packed in 

 presses, as it is in hand-packed bags. 



The whole operation of preparing this valuable staple for 

 market, requires the nicest work and careful watching of the 

 operatives, as a little carelessness injures the value to the con- 

 sumer. It is worth from 30 to 50 cents a pound more than 

 common wool. 



The cultivation of these plantations is exceeding neat too 

 much so, probably, for the greatest profit, as has been proved, 

 I think, by Mr. Townsend, in the use of ploughs instead of 

 hoes. Mr. T. has also proved that sugar-cane will grow well, 

 and has put up a small mill, and made some sugar. The carie 

 matures fifteen joints, and granulates well. 



