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THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 



WOOIi DEPOT. 



Richmond^ Jv/iie 22, 1854. 



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

 Wool Growers of this State have labored under to obtain for their Wool its fair market value. 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 each purchaser has 

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

 that he did not want, and which he only bought because it was not assorted. All who are familiar with the sale of 

 tobacco, are fully aware of the loss that the planter sustains who does not assort his tobacco. 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 think 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 

 some extent, the difficulties referred to above. We think this can be best accomplished by a well conducted Wool 

 Depot. This city appears to be the most accessible point for a majority of the Wool Growers in Virginia. 



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 oar present business. 

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

 was long and favorably known as the efficient Agent of the late Woollen 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 direct us. 



Our charges Avill be — 



Commission for selling, 2| per cent. 



Storage, gradmg, fire insurance, advertising and labor, 1 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 event, we will 

 charge 2J per cent, guarantee. We will be prepared to cash all 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. Yours, most obedient, CRENSHAW & CO., 



Grocers and Commission Merchants, North Side of the Basin, Richmond, Va. 

 Liberal advances will be made on consignments of Wool, when required. 

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



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QTEPHEN H. FISHER, Manufacturer of Boots 

 O AND Shoes, No. 228, Broad Street, north side, be- 

 tween 3d and 4th streets, Richmond, Virginia, keeps con- 

 stantly on hand a full assortment of ready made Boots and 

 Shoes of his own manufacture, for Ladies' and Children's 

 Avear, which he will sell as low as can be purchased in this 

 city. Boots and Shoes for Gentlemen and Boys on hand, 

 or made to order at short notice. Servants' Shoes of all 

 qualities always on hand. All work warranted. 



%^W° Farmers are invited to give him a call. ocly 



GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION BUSI- 

 NEiSS. — The subscriber tenders his thanks for the 

 many calls heretofore received, and again offers his services 

 on reasonable terms. Now for sale many P"'arms in Mary- 

 ryland 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 Cotswold; 

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

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

 the subscriber, 



MARTIN GOLDSBOROUGH, 

 3S HoUiday Street, Baltimoi'e, Maryland. 

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

 may — tf 



ALBANY TILE W^ORKS, corner of Patroon and Knox 

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

 descriptions and prices suitable for land drainage, always 

 on hand in large or small quantities of the first quality, 

 delivered at the docks and railroad depots free of cartage : 



Horse-shoe, Tile. 



4i inch calibre, f 18 per 1000 feet. 



3i do. 15 do. 



2 J do. 12 do. 



Sole Tile or Pipe. 



3 inch calibre, .|l8 per 1000 feet. 



2 do. 12 do. 



Large Tile for drains about dwellings, yards, &c., of 

 various sizes, $4 and ^8 per 100 feet. Sole Tile, 4 inch 

 calibre, for sink drains at ^4 per 100 feet. Drain your land 

 and save your crops. Orders from a distance will receive 

 prompt attention. A. S. BxVBCOCK. 



Albany, April 20, 1854. jun— tf 



VALUABLE ALBEMARLE FARM FOR SALE.— The 

 subscriber offers for sale that valuable and well known 

 farm, the D. S., situated on the waters of Ivy Creek, 3| 

 miles from the University of Virginia, 4g from Charlottes- 

 ville, and immediately on the Staunton and Charlottesville 

 Turnpike, and Virginia Central Rail Road, in one of the 

 most beautiful sections of the State, and in a neighborhood 

 long proverbial for its highly cultivated society, its fertile 

 lands, its pure and abundant water and general healthful- 

 ness; also possessing the greatest facilities to the best of 

 markets. The D. S. contains 695 acres, about one hundred 

 acres in timber, and the balance in a fine state of improve- 

 ment. It has for many years been considered one of the 

 most productive farms in the county, producing finelj^ all 

 the various crops of this section. There is an abundant 

 supply of running water in every field, and large portions 

 of the farm could be converted into watered meadow. The 

 improvements are good and of every variety. Being anxious 

 to sell, terms will be made very accommodating. Address 

 GEO. B. STEPHENS, 

 ap — tf Woodville Depot, Albemarle, Va. 



COTSWOLD OR NEW OXFORDSHIRE SHEEIV^ 

 The subscriber has for sale a number of yearling Bucks 

 of the Cotswold or New Oxfordshire breed, which he will 

 sell at any time when called for. This flock has been bred 

 from some of the best ever imported, and are superior to all 

 other breeds for large carcass, heavy fleece, early maturing 

 of constitution, and defy all competition with other breeds 

 for profit. The clips of the two Bucks which were imported 

 last year Aveighed 17 lbs. of each, of washed wool. A lot 

 of wethers slaughtered last Mai-ch averaged, alive, 308 lbs., 

 and when dressed for market, 206| lbs. Gentlemen are 

 invited to call and see for themselves, or communicate by 

 mail. Address WILLIAM REYBOLD, 



auSt Marshmount, near Delaware City, Del. 



GUANO AND WHEAT DRILLS.— We are now re- 

 ceiving orders for PENNOCK'S celebrated Wheat 

 Drill, with Nelson's Guano Attachment. By the use of the 

 Attachment, at least two-thirds of the guano is saved to the 

 farmer, and as fine a crop of wheat is insured. We Avar- 

 rant the Drill to work well. Pei'sons wishing them will 

 please send in their orders as soon as possible. 



MEADE & EACHES, 

 R. S. Huck's Old Stand, Fairfax St., 4 doors from King. 



