Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-11-07


doors, where they can obtain the highest prices.
The mountains of Virginia are equal TO any pof-
lions Of our blessed country for this purpose LEI
those who are now working themselves poor IN
raising corn and wheat at least make trial,
and, our word for il, they will not regret it.
The next articles which attracted our attention,
were some beautiful axes, knives, chisels, draw
ins-knves, &C., made from Rockbridse iron and
Broadmeaduw steel, manufactured in this city
Their fine polish would have made US feel proud
OF Richmond manufacturers; how much more
pleasure does it give us, then, 10 be able % say
that these are Virginia implements, taken from
her bowels, and manufactured by her citizens
Our readers will retollect, that some time
since. company was formed for The manuiac-
,ure OF Steel in this city; here are some oil Inc
rich fruits which we are now enjoying. Success
10 them.
Messrs. Van Lew s. Smith also showed some
MAGNIFICENT specimens of Axes, and every kihu
Of edse-tools, made in Richmond.
Mr.. C. T. Bolts exhibited a specimen oil Inc
Tea Plant from Mr.. Puckelt of North Carolina
as i, had been cut several weeks, we could not
perceiye any thing peculiar about It's odour, &C.
The collection OF flowers was, under all circum-
stances, very credilable. The Roses were oil va
rious kinds; we noticed some remarkably hne
Tea Roses. The assortment comprised some
very rich Crysanthemums, Roses Cactus, Dab
las &c.
We were very much struck with the Butter;
iho colnr
was Of beautiful rich yellow, and the taste de-
licious it might almost have tempted man 10
cal piece Of ian old shoe" I, was, indeed, a
rare luxury TO swallow fresh buer carefully
spread over portion OF the snow~hic, monster
French roll, exhibited By Mr. Wright, OF Main
street.
We saw Two capital portraits oitwo ol our dis
,inguished PHYSICIANS by Martin.
Mr.. S. ID. Deuoon exhibited three beautiful
iron and one brass CRATE. They show that our
mechanics can 10 equally as good work a. can
be MADE 10 his country. Mir Denoon received
tbe NEED Of pfa,. from every one.
TIE eIni5i!ion q counierpanes, comforts, bed
CULTS, domestic carpets, hearth rugs, embroidery
&C.. plainly showed that our housewives 60 10:
SIT idly with their hands before them. We we're
glad 10 notice that there was such rivalry IN these
domestic manutsciuies-ihey are The sure signs
Of healthy stale oil society.
Some splendid specimen, OF wax work, fruit,
flowers &c, we're exhibited By Miss NJ. Z. Smith.
Mr.. J. A. Martin exhibited beautiful over
coat, which al the time i, was MADE, was not in
tended for exhibition. Il was splendid article,
for which MIR. NJ deserves great credit.
Messrs. Poore, Murray & Roper showed
magnificent mahogany wardrobe and French
bedstead. The wardrobe vas most beautiful
piece Of workmanship.
Mr. E. s. Williams presented one of his Ro-
lary pumps and small engines. These pumps
have been universally praised We were shown
a certificate from Mr.. Wir Robinson, President
Of The Petersburg Railroad Company, who speaks
in the highest terms OF them. They are OF sim
pie construction, and can be easily worked BY a
child six years old. Mr.. w. is the agent in
Richmond.
VIVA, appeared TO Us as the most important ar
ticle exhibited, was The flannel made in Rich
mord MIR. Jones stated 10 us that the color was
The finest in the United States; tina, the water OF
The James River, By uniting with The dye, prodn-
ced more brilliant. dye than any other water that
he was acquainted with. This flannel The compa-
ny are able 10 sell al 90 and 2S cts. per yard. The
specimens exhibited were made al The Oh factc-
nv. Some yarns, spun al the new factory, were
shown-s,OOO yards 10 The pound The founda-
ton OF this factory was laid on the llih OF list
April and so expeditions have they been that in
or 10 days they will be in full operaiion-when
they can manufacture 9,iO0 yards Of flannel per
week.
We shall give an extended notice Of This factc-
~ when i, goes into operation.