Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-01-07

where their currents are more sluggish, and
become exhausted in time Of draught.
Persons at distance may from the above
exhibit form . correct opinion of q country,
shus situated and will arrive at the conclusion
that il is well adopted to propel machienery!
Of any kind, which is a vast saving compared
with steam or horse power, and If they have,
capital 10 invest in property Of this kind, will
find il their interest TO aim for this place, as,
several Of the present owners would dispose
Of them on advantageous terms to those who,
are more able, and possessing better knowl-
edge Of erecting and carrying on such facto-
ries as the country may demand.
Richmond, the only town in the township
is situated Immediately On the east side Of.
the main fork Of Whitewater, on an eleva-
iion Of from GO to 100 feet above the bed Of
the river. The greater portion of the houses
which have been recently erected,are not only
spacious but Of the best materials; several Of
them three stories high. There are about
800 dwelling houses, besides one fourth OF
this number Of store rooms and shops, and n
bout $500 inhabitants, generally possessing
industrious habits. 1t also contains SIX pub
lie schools, in most Of which the higher branch
;es are taught; I Methodist, Presbyterian,
i Conyregationaliss, and Friends Meeting
houses. one Of which is 60 by 100 feet, two
stories high; Is dry goods stores, aPothe-
carries, hatters, S ta,lOrs, ; timers, Shoe
shops, 5 blacks,niths, 3 coach and carriage
makers, 4 sadd!ers, 2 cabinet shops, chair,
and to 10 carpenter shops, I merchant mil,
oil mill, and I woollen factory; and in the
township oil mills, 81 saw mills, merchant
mills and some minor ones, from 6 to 10 ma
chienes for carding wool, for spinning cot
ton; large establishment for manufacturing
all kinds Of paper; mandatory Of Jeans,
which has $50 spindles, and when in full oPe-
ration makes $4,000 yards per annum. The
proprietor, Mr.. VIM. Bancroft, intends to add
Ito the concern and manufacture cassinetts
and cloths. There is an effort making to
form a company with capital Of $40 900 to
erect an establishment similar to Mr.. Ban
croft's. but more extensive. Books are now
open for the subscription If stock. The iron
foundry of Messrs. E. Grover L Co. does q
very extensive business; their stoves and
other castings are equal to any made in the
west. The aspiring Foundry" IS about to be
enlarged. and will do considerable business
Job Swain & Co. manufacture power looms,
card;no machienes, &c. and finish them in SUI
perior style.
Two tan-yards, one employing capital OF
$4,000, containing 20 to 80 watts, which is
| Tor sale. together with several acres OF mead
ow ground adjoining.
The National road from Washington to
Missouri, passes through Richmond, which
when completed, will be one Of the greatest
thorOnghfares in the country. The bridge at
this place is 40 feet in the span, resting on
abutments Of hcwn stone, 80 feet above the
stream, supported by 3 strings Of arches, and
has foot way feet VIDE on eacn side, WIZ
/ banisters, and turned columns Of wood sup
porting a roof which covers the whole. II
4 cost from Is to 10000 dollars.
i The citizens residing in the eastern part o.
the state have petitioned the legislature for
; survey down the valley OF the East fork o
White water, with a view Of constructing ;
! canal to intersect at Brookville, distance o
! 80 miles, the one in progress on the west sld'
; Of this county. and emptying into the Ohio a
/ Lawrenceburgh. A bill authorizing the sur
! vcy has passed the House and Is now befor,
1.-The Senate. A work Of this kind is mucl
needed. and will at no distant day be mad
by the state or companies chartered ior tina
: purpose. -.
We will likewise furnish the public, as nea
as our opportunities will enable US, state
|. ment Of the probable amount of articles pro
duced and manufactured for expectation, an
e the funds and articles Of Merchandise import
: : ed into this township annually.
Probable exports in Horses, $500
Linseed oil, 500
= Whiskey, 600
= Dryed fruit, LOU
Stock hogs, 500
II Fatted do. 5000
!. Funds BY emigrants expended other
/. wise than for real estate, 5000
q ' supply other district. Of country, 1000
! $4,000
- The probable amount Of merchan-
= disc and other articles imported
= and consumed in the same, $500
= : Balance in favor Of township, $500
The above calculations are made upon III
!. townships own resources, and it's ability
- pay the current demands upon it.
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