Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-01
IRON AND STEEL WORKS
Enp SAFE ar aIICTIoN

THE VIRGINIA STEEL COMPANY, not having
adequate capital 10 carry on lis works TO advan-
tage, have determined 10 sell the same public
ton, on the premises, on THURSDAY, the 18th day
of December next, at III O'Clock.
These valuable works are situated on the margin Of
James River, between 9Th and 9th Streets In the city
of Richmond adjoining the Southern Railroad Bridge,
between the Paper Mill and the River, deriving the
water from the Basin Of the James River Canal Ia
neveraling source,) having double fall, viz twenty
feet for the iron, and sixteen for the Steel Works.
The connexion between the Upper Canal and the
Dock will pass through this property between the Iron
and steel Works, which will the delivery Of the
Iron and Coal from the upper country the factory
door, and the manufactured articles can be shipped off
without any expense of drayage. Charcoal, In like
MANNER can be brought to the works by the Southern
Railroad the Canal, James River, below the city, and
from the adjacent country, in any quantity required
and very low prices With these unrivaIled advan
ts2es, refined iron OF superior quality, (for which
of the of Virginia are remarkably well
adapted,) be manufactured here at little cost a.
in any part Of the United States.
The Iron Works are new containing -four large ham,
mers and blowing machinery Of superior constructions
and large surplus Of power intended for further
tension OF the works. for the manufacture of the high
estquality Of hammered Iron suitable for Rollers and
the finest parts of machinery, gun barrels, &C.
These works could be very advanta geousy connect
ed with an extensive machine shop which Is much
wanted for the supply Of !he Southern country with
Woollen and Cotton Machinery, and many other art-
Giles which could be supplied here al as cheap
any part Of the United States of which ample proof
has already been given by various establishments in this
city.
The Steel Works also in good order, with three
convertories, capable Of making large quantity Of
steel, and having spare and power for twenty
thirty machines for the manufacture Of nails spikes
and rivets
This valuable properly will be sold together, or
divided into lots 10 suit purchasers.
TERns:-one fourth cash; the balance in equal pay.
ments, at 6, l2 and l8 months, for negotiable notes.
interest added, and deed Of the property
secure the deferred payments.
WM. B. CHITTENDEN,
WELLINGTON GODDIN,
HENRY l.. BROOKE,
Committee the part Of the Directors and Stockhold-
ere of the Company.
JoHs r. d. PAYNE, Aucioneer.
N. B. II may be proper here remark, for the nfor
nation Of those at distance, who may desire TO
change their residence that Richmond long is des
tined to become large manufacturing city-possessing
as she does delightful and healthy climate, mex
haustibe mines of Bitumnous Coal within a few miles
OF the city, accessible by Railroads and Canal, Iron
Ore in convenient situations TO unlimited extent
some Of which superior to any yet discovered in the
United States, extensive water power conveniently
situated, provisions abundant and cheap, with home
market for large portion Gf her productions form the
sures guaranty for her prosperity and distinction
Dec. l-ctds THE COMMITTEE.