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cotton commonly imported from the northward, ^'^j^j^J;^^'* 

 which is generally so deficient in those qualities. n ^i-^y 1832. 



With this view, I would beg to propose that the 

 Warehouse-keeper be directed to set aside about 

 a fourth of the cotton received from the farm, for 

 the purpose of being forwarded by an early oppor- 

 tunity to the Honourable Court, and that the re- 

 mainder be put up to public sale (due notice 

 being given in the Government Gsizette) and dis- 

 posed of, at whatever price may be offered for it. 

 By this plan the Honourable Court will be able to 

 judge of the cotton from the actual inspection and 

 reports of their own agents, while by disposing of 

 the remainder in the manner proposed, we shall 

 have the double advantage of ascertaining its value 

 in this commercial emporium, and of learning 

 from different quarters the opinion formed of it in 

 England, for I have no doubt its superior quality 

 will ensure its transmission to Europe by merchants 

 who will readily inform Government of the prices 

 it will there realize. 



