Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-08
1coMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Sno,rden--I read in your paper this morn.
ing the communication of "Citizen," and am
very much pleased that he agrees to enter into
uartnership with me. He is 50 we'll acquainted
with the history Of our town, and so we'll inform
ed in commercial affairs, as to justify the hope
that, between Us, we may carry on profitable
business.
No matter about our respective ages; no mat.
ter whether was resident of Belihaven or not.
No matter whether both Of US. or either OF u.s. can
remember when what W. now call Alexandria
was Alexander's old ieid:"-we are both
81 Young enough" to be interested in the prospe-
rity of our dwelling place. And II unerr'ng WIS
dom shall SO order il, that we do rot live long
enough to witness it again, our sons ana daugn-
tiers in all probability will
Our present purpose is not our own agsran-
dizement-our partnership Is not formed 70 pro-
mote our own individual interest-6ut to awaken
our townsmen from their le,hargy, and 10 suggest
in what way they may best improve the advah'
tages of our situation. My plan is. to introduce
MIaufdctures-" Citizens" to establish I'M
poning Houses. His views are enlarged and
lust, and his reasoning and Arguments clear anu
conclusive. Ii does not become the to say the
same of mine. Yet have been gra,iiied to lind
all who have written or spoken upon the subject,
as far at least as have heard. since this matter
has been under discussion, agree with me IN OPT
mum that Manufactures are very important TO our
welfare. "Citizen," too, agrees with me IN
this. and assure him | have not word To say
in opposition to his views.
Here. then. are two plans suggested to our Tel
low citizens, both calculated 20 promote their In.
teresis The question now Is, Are these plans
fs,.ib,rp-Cap Ne establish Manufactures
Can we establish Importing Houses? Three
THINGS are requisite to enable US to do so-Men,
Money. and the In, lination We certainly have
ci,izens er,ugh to establish and conduct both;
and as to means, though l have made 1t rule
all nv life never to pry into other peoples cir
cumsiances,--I thiuk IknCS enough OF our peo'
ME IN he justified in saying we have capital enough
a,.o. But what boots it ALL il we lack the dispo.
sit,ons Do we lack il? This is the question to
he solved. Perhaps we do not. who can tell
but tbi. yerv firm of " CITIZEN Co." may be
instrumental in arousing the public mind aud Oh,
recting the public spirit OF our merchants and
mechanics in the path OF duty and usefulness
II is pleasing, while things are SO dull as al
present, TO indulge the imagination IN plcturing
our town as it may be- and as it wia be, II we are
only true to ourselves. Suppose our Canal com
pleted, and bringing to our door, the rich pro
ductious Of the vast country through which II
passes. suppose "OiuLe"s i"Po'"ns iA""'ss
op.ued, and receiving from abroad whatever Is
necessary to supply our country merchants
Sunpose the establishment and proper encourage
mept Of Manufactures. What change is here
Commerce spreads her sails-Husbandry IS re-
w.rded for all its to;Is-and all classes OF ouI
busy population rejoice in the success OF thel'
diversified iabors
I hope to live to see this picture OF the imagi
nation drawn to the life; and then, as ''Citizen'
and promenade from one end Of Washington
street to the other, under the cooling shade o
Wide. spreading trees-we will speak with salts
faction of the result of our wel-meaut essays ant
rejoice if we shalt chance TO meet In our rambl'
The Editor, whose pages were the channels OF ou'
views and wishes, and whose suggestion procur
cd for us 80 pleasant q retreat from the cares o
the day.
gave other gentlemen in this concern, and hav'
M doubt that =. Citizen" will be equally willing
10 welcome any one in copartnersh'P with Us
who Is capable Of doing business in our line.
To tell the truth, although have no objection
to labor, having been used to it all my hie, yet
end. as wears increase upon me. that writing
rather irksome. And should be happy II an
qualified person would save me the trouble Oh II
With kind regards to Citizen" and all m
.ovn.meo. I remain, Mr.. Snowden, your oil
friend, Dnln CAV
Juiy 9, 1855.