Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-07-30
OUR NORTHERN FRIENDS.
Manufacturers looking South.

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n, NAV be no less gratifying to our readers than
40 ourselves, to find that the Manufacturers OF the
North are beginning to turn their attention to the
facilities afforded them in Virginia and other
southern States, for embarking in manufactures
But n very short time since we stated, IN the
columns of the Wing, such was the interest
vs took, and expected to take, in promoting the
cause of improvement in Virginia, that we would
mos, cheerfully give any information TO the
Northern citizens we might be able To procure
either through the paper or by letter.
tn proye TO our readers that the article IN
which the notice was given, has not passed unob-
served, we publish the following extract from n
letter received day or two since:
NEw YoRK, July %. lsi5.
Mr.. Ro. II. Gallahsr:
s-By particular request of your agent, drop these
few lines respecting the manufacturing business IN
Rehuond he states there but few manufactures IN
vour city OF any kind, and that anxious to see
established: Ii there is chance tor the establish
psut Of Match Factory, and willing TO take an
interest with sufficient capital TO carry on to advantage
should have objection TO come on and es'ao"sh tue
business-w though may appear small na very eS-
tensvs and profitable with capital at comu'and Town
the pstsnt for manufacturing matches without snphuf also
the machine making the sticks or spus OF winch they
.r, made: and being practical mechanic, should not be
!. To- in .py branch Of the business can effect an
Arrangement this kind 10 machinery or ooh you can
urise and lot know direct enquires MINER wnere
shev can yet all information necessary respecting my
Iii and the business notice IN your paper might ac-
qusnt you with person wishing to engage IN the
business out OF business at present. ehcep' MAJ
ins machinery for the manufacture OF matches, should
lie 10 know soon il an arrangement can be made.
unexpectedly yours,
Now. If there should be any of our citizens will
ing to embark in an enterprise like the one refer
red TO in the above extract, we trust they may al
once inform u.s. that give reply TO Mr..
Randel's inquiries.
All must see the importance of a proper eNer-
ton on the part Of the citizens of Richmond, in
giving these things once beginning. Ii is true,
as the gentleman who writes above states, that the
manufacturing of matches may seem small bu-
riness; but notwithstanding that 1t can be made
profitable, like many other undertakings, II pro
pery managed.
Manufacturing Pins also appears like small
business vet how many have been known TO real
ize fortunes from that and such undertakings.
Our object as we before stated, is TO see these
things once started in the South, and we can't help
believing that Richmond will soon be regard
ed as u manufacturing city. In endeavoring 10
bring about matter of so much Importance 1t
should be our earnest desire to have the enterprlz
ing citizens ofthe North come among us, and this
can only be done by the citizens of Virginia CIV
ing such information in regard to the advantages
of their State as may induce capitalists to seek
Southern home.
II is entirely unnecessary for us to repeat that
no place can present greater advantages than the
CITY of Richmond, for establishing manufactures.
Our people at home know this fact full we'll it
is, therefore. to convince those less acquainted
with the fact that we urge these things
Scarcely day passes that some visiter,
from another State less blessed than by
nature, is not seen strolling along the banks of
the noble James River, and looking with adinira.
ton upon all before him. No longer than yester.
day, we were listeners ourselves TO unbOunded
praise that was bestowed on our City, by two or
three strangers who were making a short sojourn
here. so il is with all who find their way TO Rich
mond and have chance Of observing.
We hope to make visit long TO some of
the Northern and New England States, and we
shall leave nothing undone part TO excite
an interest in the enterprzing manufacturer, sui.
fcient to induce him at least to pay Richmond n
visit Of observation, if nothing more. How can
we better promote the interest of our readers, or
of our State, than by determined perseverance
on our part to do all we can in establishing such
works among them may be not only pride to
the people, but source of wealth to the State.
Il may seem to some that we have ignited one
of the Lucifer Matches mentioned above, and
have gone off in a fume on this subject but we
know and feel its vast importance TO the mother OF
us all, and care not what her enemies may think.
In this matter have determined to adopt the
motto Of the notable David Crockett, be sure wore
right and then go-a-head.
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