Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-09-10


These are subjects upon which we are daiy
cbcered nv the spirit every where exhibited in our
city. We have more than once asserted, that
nothing i. wanting but continued energy and en-.
terprize to make Richmond one of the most thru
wing cities in the Union. Need we rccapiulate
our advantages of water power-of fuel-of every
thing that can be desired, for carrying on extern
sive works in manufactures Of all kinds DO not
these present themselves TO the vision OF every
man who does not close his eyes TO the light
Its gratifying TO see that some Of our citizens
do not only appreciate these advantages, but that
they are beginning TO use them. S'eef Con-
rcrtory has recently been put into operation, Just
below the Rail Road Bridge; with this is also TO
be connected a Rolling Mill. A new "ooHen
Factory, lower down the river, about TO be put
into operation and Cotton Factory Is also IN
contemplation. to be erected on the lot OF ground
between the Steel Works and the Franklin Paper
Mills as soon : a sufficient amount OF sIoch Is
subscribed. The books tor this purpose are open
ed at the Counting Room Of MosSrs. Allison "
Evans. and part Of the stock Is already taken
Nav we not ask some cf Northern capitalists
and men of enie rprize-thosc VINO have had some /
experence in such niatters-to take part IN I
these movements oil unquesiioaabie advantage 4
With climate mid and healthiul, and facilities OF
every description at command. success Is as GER |
tain as any thing human can be.
We have looked little into the advantages al
command by this Marshall Manufacturing Com
panv, ia good name, by the way. and one that
alwav. carries with II agreeable as>ociatonS.)
and we find that every thirg y within reach lhsi
can be desirable the subject. practical Inan
has been called upon TO make has estimates anu
the following the result. which we think may
be safely relied upon. VIII men of means heSi.
tate TO embark ia such a schemel lfthey DO, they
NAV rely upon It Fortune can present itself in no
more alluring form 10 them.
DI,K Slk-In compliance with yoa' rs7nes;, give voc
short schedule Of the expense @: hJnE smsa Cotton
FACTORY on the mil below the Franklin PsPe'
Mill
And first, il will be necessary tie amount o!
ehinery the PspeT Mil waller "l.. erlve;
From calculation maze some ume since, Ind there
enough. with the 81 feet tall TO proPe 2ovO cotton
spindes, with Looms Gnd preparation, watch vii re able
with ldicous management. rrn out l2SU lo 81 Cotton
Cloth per day. OF oznabegs aad shiss'nss which on tax
average, would yds the pound. 3'5O yds OF eIoh
per day. and 800 working days per annum Ue'OO yes
CLOTH -
$500 cotton spindIes IL dolls, $4,000
Cost Of building mill house, betting, &c. eno,O
AAoa,ing capital necessary cpciae 10 advantage .Ovu
Mil Site iOOO'
To,,, amour, Of c,DoI s7sOOO
Then l,0e7 500 yds OF cloth ut cents per va. P'oh
S2l, $50 annum. would be nearly sU per ceht prom
al the capital invested.
The situation and location Of the ground certainly make
il the most eligible mill site | know Virginia. any
other place. and could be fitted up less than any
other in Richmond 1t sufficiently remote IRON the XIV
give necessary degree OF moisture without giving
much. 1t is sufficiently near the Richmond and Pc |
ersburg Rail Road 500 or 600 dollars annun IN
dayage. And there iaeies about the location Tor the
residence OF families At cheap rents which other location
m Richmond Possesses
JOHN B. BROWN.
PHISEAs CHARM. Esq"
This is one of many advantageous situations Of
fering fair return TO capitalists, and employment
TO labor now abundant and seeking subsistence by
honest means. We have brought this prominent
ly TO notice, because the facts nave been furnish
ed US, and are ready to do the same for the other
numerous sites which all around us Invite TO &C
ton.
We shall not let this subject sleep, and if years
are destined roll on with the bountless gifts OF
Providence unemployed, the fault shall not be ours.
II Col. Johnson did no, kill Tecunlseh, certain
ii is he has demolished Maj. Figg. The latter per.
sonage the Colonel declares, is utterly unknown
to him, and to be unknown III such u case is exter
mination outright. reference to the scene of
blood, however, in which Dccumssh was made to
bite the dust warns up the hcro's patriOtsm--and
he writes to President Polk. that if he wishes TO
.'carry the war into the enemys country, TO plant
our banner on Santa Fe, Vera Cruz, Mexico, or
% California, and give liberty and stability to free
government, where disorder and anarchy now
predominate," he is I" ready 10 raise corps Of
Kentucky volunteers, OF any number from one
thousand to five thousand men. 10 do his duty
with them for the country. The Colonels alacri.
ty and patriotism, in time Of real danger, have
been tested. il was scarcely necessary ~ remind
The country Of his Willingness To take a hand IA
substantial deeds Of arms, even at his time OF life;
but it was well enough, perhaps, 10 jog the me-
mory OF the "poweTs that be, " IN other respects.
The old soldier deserves the care of the Govern.
ment far better than most Of the greedy horde who
are now fiocklDg round the pubic dsPensaiOTy,
and we should be gTatifed 10 see him getting
sbare of the spOis. But, nevertheless entire.
Jy agree with the Petersburg lntolligencer IN ~
GREETING that he found 1t necessary TO speak out.
That paper says -
Now we believe Col johnson to be \ brave man. and
who would hrs country aud We are therefore
mortified hs Initiating the gOsfTiEg Ui TIE young
band.boX Booads, who II trust their account VI
themselves would take Mexico a breakfast, aud then
have appetite for az much mote.
Col. Johnson has fought aud fought we'll lie knOvs
the difference between Fourth Of Juy parade ond inc phi
and dangers Of real campagn, and should there
fore maintain the gravity aud dignity O al old soldier, IN
stssd Of sporting the wanting OF recruit whose
only smell OF gUupOwdcr has been derived from tue hDg
Of JsH d., JOis."
"EpUoLTE rHr PLorlE III, sou, nave been growing up
without the oi ksuclu,n."
A. well the f0ci that formed you,
the State that raised you. w word, NrFiua's "
CeLOssR) hiEhiss sons have Stsry facilitate edu
cuuon-use those means l. oispeI ignorance, aud rspc
British vllainy, vrsny and occupation. "Abo evil, aud
pursue the right"
The above is in the hand wiring Of Lady, aud is
spirited enough every will admit Cerainiii..w have