Lynchburg Virginian

Domestic Industry. A gentleman residing in our neighborhood made his appearance in town, a few days ago, attired in a complete suit of silk, the product of his own industry: the whole process of culture, spinning, weaving, and work, having been performed on his own farm, and by his own family. The fabric, in appearance, nearly resembles Angola, but is much softer, and evidently a superior description of goods. It surpasses any domestic fabric of the kind we have ever seen. The suit is gray mixed, and consists of coat, vest, pantaloons, and stockings.

We have no doubt from what we have already witnessed, that the culture of silk in North Carolina within the course of a few years, become a branch of industry claiming the attention of many of our industrious and enterprising farmers. In a measure it will rival the growth of cotton, and become an article not only of domestic utility, but of revenue to the Country. Those who have attempted its culture with proper attention have always and their efforts crowned with success; and they will yet deserve the gratitude of the people for reducing the theory to successful practice.

[Raleigh (N. C.) Times]