Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-02

ewing the greatest IaciilleS IN most ABUNDANT and
iavoured supplies of wats-power, coal, and other
iuel.
Let me not be told that the time has not arriv-
ell when Virginia j. ripe for manufacturing that
libour is too dear: Or that il may be more pro
htably employed in agricultural pursuits. | hold
this Is the accepted time for commencement.
The stanii profits resulting from iabonr in asri-
cultural pursuits; The many indusirously disposed
poor in every part of the State who cannot get
half empioym afford the best evidence that W
are ripe for il, and that il is time we had made a
beginning.
With this prelude, then. beg leave TO urge
upon your consideration the proPriey of adopting
niessures for fur.heiing the following objects, viz
In primi-. The establishment OF cotton factories
10 an extent commensurate at least, with the home
demand First, OF cotton yarns, and then of all
Inc coaTser fabrics OF cation The raw material
IL raised in the grestest abundance in all the
try South and East OF Richmond. The staple il
highly es:eemed. To one who has paid no atten-
lion 10 this subject, the quantity of cotton gam
alone which we annually purchase from Nor
thern brethren il astonishing, much more the white
and coloured cotton fabrics which we also procure
from the same quarters. These articles may well
be manufactured bS US, aud under jrdicious man-
agenent, may soon reader ourselves at least,
Independent of, and possibly may come into COM
petition with, other manufacturers 10 other MAJ keis.
Secondly. The establishment of woollen fac,o
ries. Al who have had opportunity of max
MIA throughout. with many counties Ess of the
Blue Ridge, and most OF the COUNTIES West of the
Allegheny, are equal if not supei or 10 any part OF
the u. States for raising sheep, and that we
capable OF producing the best wool TO any extent
required With this ability TO raise so much good
wool, we should commence the manufacture of
coarse woolieos, hannels and blankets, and grads.
ally go on to make fine cloths.
Thirdly. The manufacture of iron. There are
many articles which we are competent at once TO
undertake and TO prosecute with success With
the abundance of iron and chespness of coal, aided
ny so much water-power, see no reason why
Richmond may not ultimately become the BIZ
mingham of America.
1hese three branches of manufactures are the
mort prominent. They are such az seem 10 have
been designed by nature 10 flourish in Richmond
and ito vicinity. They all require water 20 wer
and hazard nothing in saying that no part Of the
world is more beautifully supplied. A view of
James River from Mayo's Bridge to Westham will
at once prove the correctness of this assertion
Indeed i, is the wonler of strangers that such
striking natural advantages should have been
turned TO better account. Other manufactures msy
also, doubt, be established to advantage; but
these are sufficient to commence with; when these
well under way, il will be time enough TO look
for others.
If | were disposed 10 speculate upon the effects
which may be produced upon the City OF Richmond
and Immediate vicinity, by we'll dI scted aUen-
zion the part of her cHizsns 10 the foregoing
Oejects, possibly would not be too sanguine in
assuming, that in few years population una
be more than doubled. Such an accession of po-
putstion would annually consume at least thirty
thou @and barrels OF flour. with other products of
the accessories of life, and would thus furnish
home market for much of our bread-stuf which
we are now at a loss to find a market for even at
the low prices That our city would flourish and
become rich employment NIGH be given
to a who now idle, and that the morals of our
h. INN "A. for,
than that idleness is the parent of many vices.
Extending the same systems to our sis er towns
Of Peter sburg, FEEDER icksburg, Lynrhburg and
the other towns the interior where see no
against success, the whole OF the ancient do
Ininion may at very distant period be one of the
most independent countries in The world Blessed
with soil and climate capable of produe ing such
variety and abundance OF the necessaries and many
OF the uXures of iife she only wants to add there.
the manufacture of certain other necessaries 10
make lie. prosperous, rich and independent. She
may fully supply her home market with breads
stuff, aud ye; have surplus, Viii ch with her to-
baccO she may send to other countries as a med-
um of enrichne her people.
That such fsuering effects may and will he
produced, every one who has had the pleasure OF
visiting the manufacturing towns and districts in
the Northern and Eastern States, will once sd-
mit--a view of the city of Philadelphia and it's
neighborhool, OF Providence, 3 Pawtuck ei of the
various manufacturing towns 10 Massschnselts and
Of Patterson in New Jersey, will certainly cary
conviction, With natural advantages greatly in
feriof for the operative part-with, in some cases
barren and sterile soil and comparatively high
prices for the staple nece-sarss of life, and with
the materials dearer, of these places have
risen, by the force and effect OF manufactures AZ
lone, into state OF activity, thrift and wealth,
which seems almost like magic Their population
has increase in few years in an astonishing ratio
Neaness, comfort. and the smiles Of content per
wade the while No louBgefs NJ dssipaled PEG
pie found amongs them, s. all seem prosperous
Why may not the same cause produce the same eff
feet amongst us?
The writer disclaims being an advocate of The
Tariff lie is and always has been of opinion that
'free trade" is the best policy of every country.
He is opposed to- bouBiies, and TO The taxing of one
class OF ouI community for the advancement of a
mother. Hence he recommends these measures ,
purely on the ground OF their o1n merit, as being
the best which under the existing stafe of things
can be resoried to for improving the condition of
our state and making US more independent; for
making labor, always the main spring and source
OF nations wealth, more productive; for giving
prof able employment to thousands who cannot
find II; tor inviting many TO settle aruongs, us
for retaining our good people " no have contributed
so largely TO populate the western and southern
stales, and to prevent the bansul effects Is bich the
long continued ''fevef" for removing to our lew
states has had for more than forty years
This disposition 10 which has peTvsded al
most every part OF the State hes had a manifest
tendency 10 retsrd and 10 prevent msny improve
ments OF permanent and useful character, which
under more settled state Of society; would have
been prosecuted with zeal and effect. Every one
Of cUmnon observation E our country must be sen
sibe OF the truth of this remark; AMI that many OF
planters and farmers decline to build good hou-
sss, 10 raise fine orchards, and TO improve their
lands by smeiOTaling system OF culture bnt on