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hearts of billions of operatives in both hemispheres, fed 
• their hungry mouths, and the mouths of their dependants, 
8. It goes to the hovels of wretchedness, and adminis- 
ters comfort. It enters the palace of the millionnaire, and 
defiantly says, " Do without me if you can J " 
9. In all the complications of agriculture, manufactures, 
and commerce it bears an important part ; yea, exercises a 
controlling influence. If "commerce is king," cotton is 
prime minister. 
10. The cotton locks of the South are the best on the 
face of the globe, and must have an increasing demand. 
11. The labor of the present year will probably produce 
1,500,000 bales; certainly not more, and perhaps less. 
12. The amount on hand now in England, together 
with all she will likely receive from all other countries than 
this, cannot supply the demand. England wants 4,000,000 
bales. She will probabiy receive 2,500,000 bales from all 
other countries besides North America. Deduct this from 
the 4,000,000, and we have exactly 1,600,000 bales. 
13. But what will France do, and Belgium, and 
Switzerland, and the German ZoUverein states ? They all 
want some of our cotton, and will have it 
14. The demand for cotton in England and on the 
Continent, for the year 1867, will be unprecedented. It 
ought to command a good price. 
15. The cry will be for years to come, ay, for ages, 
"Give us more cotton — ^good cotton, American cotton — 
fine fibre." 
16. Cotton being in such great demand, laborers will 
be well compensated who prove themselves faithful to their 
employers. 
17. Cotton lands will be in good request, and must 
bear a good price. 
