Threats are constantly thrown out by Europeans, that India will supersede America in the growth of cotton. Funds have been abundantly wasted in the attempt; no mistake can be greater. India is not, as many imagine, a conquered country to be ruled as easily as an English colony. Asiatio princes have given way before British soldiers, but the governed, at heart, remain what they ever were. The object of these people being to keep their subjects in a state of abject dependence on themselves, it is of the highest importance to their interests that no foreign government should be allowed to elevate their condition. The Brahmins discouraged the cultivation of some cotton seeds from New Orleans, distributed at Mysore, as it would cause the disappearance of the native plant, and therefore "the evil eye" would be upon all their efforts. To insure the truth of this prophecy, men in disguises were sent into the fields at night, and were seen uprooting the plants. From this it may be inferred that it is not the British government, and least of all an Indian government, that can produce the necessary changes.

Directors and capitalists may patronize, men of Science may demonstrate, and culturists may execute, but all in vain, so long as things remain as they now are - under Hindoo influence and foreign rule.