THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 



WOOl, DEPOT. 



Richmond, June 22, 1854. 



Dear Sir, — Having been engaged for years past in the sale of Wool, we are fully aw ire of the difficulties that tb* 

 Wuol Growers of this State have labored under to obtain for their Wool its fair m irket vilue. For this there are two 

 causes — one is, that in each lot of Wool, indeed in each bag of Wool, there are several grades, and ea&h purchaser haa 

 to buy some wool that does not answer his purposes; he could not therefore, filFord to pay the full value for an article 

 that he did not want, and which he only bought because it was not assorted. Ail who are familiar with t!i c sale of 

 tobacco, are fully aware of the loss that the planter sustains who does not assort his^pbacco. It is the same case with 

 Wool, to a considerable extent. 



Another reason is, that the receipts of Wool have been light, and so scattered that it was difficult to get together a 

 sufficient quantity to attract the attention of purchasers. We have found this operate so strongly that we have not 

 generally attempted to make sale of small parcels of Wool, but allowed our receipts to accumulate; and we have 

 generally obtained from three to five cents per pound more for such) large parcels than could be had for small lots. The 

 Wool interest of Virginia is now rapidly increasing, and we thiak is destined, in a short time, to become an extensive- 

 trade. Already there is a sufficient quantity grown, if concentrated to one point and properly graded, to overcome, to 

 eome extent, the difficul ies referred to above. We think this can be best occomplished by a well conducted Wool 

 Depot. This city appears to be the most accessible point for a m ijority of the Wool Growers of Virgini i. 



Being already in this trade, and having, an extensive acquaintance with the producers as well as the manufacturers 

 and dealers in Wool, we have determined to open such a Depot in this city, in connection with our present business. 

 In order to conduct it in the most satisfactory manner, we have engaged the services of Mr. John Waterhouee, who 

 was long and, favorably known as the efficient Agent, of the late Wool ten Factory in this city. 



All the Fleece Wool sent to us and tub washed Wool, so far as it is practicable, will be graded, and each quality put 

 together, unless the owner prefers that his Wool should be sold alone — in that event he will' so d rzel us. 



Our charges will be — 



Commission for Celling, • 2£ per cent. 



Storage, grading, fire insurance, advertising and labor, I cent per lb. 



We shall always sell for cash, unless we find it to the interest of the owners to sell on time. In that even', we will 

 charge 2| p?r cent, guarantee. We will be prepared to cash al! such sales as soon as made, deducting the interest. 



We hope the establishment of such a. Depot will: meet with your approval, and that we may be favored with your 

 consignments. Y ours, most obedient, * CRENSHAW &, (X), 



Grocers and Cominission^MTorchants, North. Side of the Basin, Richmond, V&, 

 jf^^T* Liberal advances will be made on consignments of WooljWben required. 



Genuine No. 1 Peruvian Guano alwavs on hand, and for sale on the best terms. C. & CO. 



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GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION BUSI- 

 NESS — The subscriber tenders his thanks for the 

 many calls heretofore received! and again offers hjs services 

 on re isonable terms. Now for sale many farms in Mary- 

 land and Virginia, Stallions, Bulls, Bucks, Boars, of im- 

 proved stock; improved fowls of all kinds; Mares Cows, 

 Ewes, Sows; Ewes one*-half and three-fourths CotswolJ; 

 Calves at three months old, one-half Alderney; South Down 

 Ewes with their lambs. For particulars address (post paid) 

 the subscriber. 



MARTIN GOBDSBOROUGII, 

 38 Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland. 

 P. S. — Answers to letters particularly desired. M. G. 

 may — tf 



A LBANY TILE WORKS., corner of Patroon and Knox 

 J\ streets, Albany, N. Y. Drain Tile of the following 

 descriptions and prices; suitable for land drainage, always 

 on h ind in large or small quantities of the first quality, 

 delivered at the docks and railroad depots free of cartage: 

 Hrs: Sioe Vie. 

 4% inch calibre, $18 per 1000 feet 



31 do. 



*j do. 12 



Bile Vile or Pipe. 



2 inch calibre, $18 



2 do. fa 



Dartre Tile for drains about dwellings 

 r'ous eiz'S, $1 and $8 per 100 feet. Sole Tile, 4 i.ich cali- 

 bre, tor sink drains at $4 per 100 feet. Drain your lands 

 tnd save your crops. Orders from a distance will receive 

 prompt attention. A. S. BABBOCK. 



Albany, April 20, I> 5 !. jun— tf 



per ! 000 fe^t. 

 do. 



&c. of 



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AGENCY FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF 

 IMPROVED STOCK —Stock Cattle of all the differ- 

 ent breeds, Sheep, Swine, Foultry, (fee. will be purchased 

 u> irder, and carefully shipped to any part of the United 

 States, for which a reasonable commission will be charged 

 Apply to A AKON CLEMENT, Philadelphia. 



Refer to Gen. Win. H. Richardson, Richmond, Virginia. 

 N. B. — All letters, (post-paid,) will be prompily attended 



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SUPERIOR SWINE AND PREMIUM POULTRY.*- 

 O 1 am prepared to e»gage pigs by my large ByefieW and 

 Superior Suffolk boars, from matchless sows of the following 

 breeds: ByehVld, Sullolk, Skinner, Essex, Chester, Dela- 

 ware, Cheshire and Russian — most of them of mammoth size* 



The finest collection ol ornamental and domestic Poultry 

 in Virginia — receiving the premium as the finest collection 

 and upon individual pairs. They consist of the following*! 

 Brahma Pootra, Imperial Chinese, Colatta, Dorking, Span- 

 gled Hamburg,' Sea bright, and African Bantams, Sumatra, 

 Pheasant Same, Ablin Game, Mexican Game, Ebon Game, 

 Crested Turkey, Purple Turkey, Pure White Turkey, Bre- 

 men Geese, Hong Ko -g Gees e, Wild Gee&e, Crested Black 

 and White Ducks, J, va Ducks. Penguin Ducks, Rouen 

 Ducks, A\'le.'bury Ducks, 1 qre White Guinea Fouls, Ita- 

 lian Pea Fowl, Madagascar cr L?pped Eartd Rabbits — ears 

 22 inches long, 5 broad. 



The above are br.«d in separate apartments, ar.d ca"n he 

 obtained at moderate prices', by addressing 



JOHN G. TURPI N, 



mar— tf Clover Dale, near Petersburg; Va 



LI AM P. LADD, Afothecahy and Druggist, 

 No. 310, lifted,. of Broad Street, Shi ck >c liii!, Rich- 

 mond, Virginia, dealer in E:ig!i; ii, Mediterranean, India and 

 all Foreign and Domestic Drugs-- apxl Medicines; also. Paint*, 

 Oils, Varnish, Dytf-Sfutis, Window Glast, Putty, &c. For 

 sale on th* most acconfi»«od?itwg 



53f" Orders from < oun'ry Merchants and Physiciaas 

 thankfully, received and pr, -mp'ly attended to. ja oltf 



/ 1ENERAL AGENCY FOR THE SAFE AND PUR- 

 \J CHASE OP BANDS— FRANK: G. RUFFIN, Secre- 

 tary of the Virginia State A g ricuf lira I Society, . and N. 

 AUGUST, Notary Public and Accm a.ant, oiler their ser- 

 vices to the Public as General Agents tor the sale and pur 

 chase of hinds iu Virginia, and in the Southern and West- 

 ern States. Those wishing qur services, having lands for 

 sale, are requested to furnish us with a full description of 

 such property, and the terms, &c r upon which they are- 

 willing to sell; and those wishing to purchase are requested, 

 to inform us of the locality in which they wish to purchase, 

 the price they are willing to pay, &o. Our charges will, 

 be moderate. 



Office at the office of the Virginia StaU- Agricultural So- 

 ciety, jatl". 



