Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-17
MANUFACTURES AT THE SOUTH

There no misakng the tendency Of public oninon M,
this important topic The which has attended the
efforts Of those who have yentued their capital and labor
in manufactures at the South has last opened the ewes
the community and but for the difficulty rather nlposs
bhiy Of changing the vested capital Of the country we
should see aush into this field Of labor which would
asonsh the wOfid-As IL is there is adoubt but great
share Of capital and labor will be thrown into nanufae
lures at the South Every paper receive from the cotton
growing region seems alive TO the importance OF this sub
ec and many containing notices OF the ISe of new esab
shment IN various branches Of this almost untred field
The experiments about be fairly tried and we feel no
Tear that country capable Of raising at four cents
per pound fail in competition with the industry Of
part Of the world.
From Virginia to Mississippi the investments in manu-
lectures are IN rapid progress Large amounts arc going
into the production Of iron and lie manulcure int, Inc
tel articles 1t supplies. The manufacture Of wool aud cot
ton is claiming the first attention. and has already
made progress little suspected BY most per.ons Tbs
amount Of cotton spun aud IN manufactures south of
the Potomac cannot fall short Of fifty thousand bales This
IS more thea ten per cent Of the amount in
the United S'ocs This proportion will be greater a, the
south from year TO year, and look day now near OF
hand when the manufactures Of these States will be con-
sIdered Of importance to the commerce Of tho world
The position OF our State in this change Of
pursuit Of the South matter Of pleasing regard 10
The cy OF Athens has the honor and the profit Of having
led of in LiE department Of abor-Lke northern man
uiacurng town ss has her railroad aud her factories in
iul operation and Ike beH hpf condition is nourishnp
amidst the decline and dapdaton OF othsr places Her
position s little remote from the cotton region hut the
want Of sufficient water power her great hindranee and
n
mens in other paris Of the State founded the selfish
plans too common in this region. They are placed on
streams too small 20 allow Of great Business ssd will
therefore anggsh, oil solitary attempts works decid
edy social IN their do. No mistake is more
fatal han that which locates uanuscory alone II may
tor time flourish bot sustain the competition
which great communities manufactures will bring
| forth.
Our principal rivers yield the best sites Tor these enter
prses at their principal shoals Tho Chatshoocheo At Co
lunbus yields vast power almost without labor or T.
pense u " coming rapidly into use, and that city Is deg
med - have name 10 the great business Of
we ihnk her locaion however, LEES favorable than the
eios having an easier communication with the Atlantic
The city OF Augusta ~ making important move on this
subject Her noble river does moi like the Chattahooehee
tumble over ledge Of granite her commons but her
eolhy citizens, her banks, given the monopoly by our
Legissufe sud her corporate authorities have invoked
the aid Of science 70 remedy the defect This can and we
have no doubt will be effected, aud the city Of Augusta will
lind herself supplied with q water power unsurpassed
MilodReYe, too, IS beginning perceive the dawn Of
botcr day Her iyor like the Saysnnah lots itself down
over Us shoals by gradual deseen they ore easily over
come by science and water power equal 10 any other me
be commanded Several Of our wealthy citizens are We
understand, making movement this subject We trust
their pans will be made concentrate great water pow
er This y the hinge Of success IL takes community
10 make manufacturing togB. No company nor ndivid
ual has wealth enough 10 eject H. Love-. was begun by
company but has not risen IT, present greatness
BY Tie AID Of many independent companies 50 IL will Be
her'A free scope u private enterprise must DO given or
'l source Of Industry and profit Will be transferred 10 other
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