The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-24
CalaneIses, indiana.

Cannelses, Indiana.
We had the pleasure few days since Of Wis
Ting this thriving village, which we believe is
destined hereafter to occupy prominent place
among Western towns and TO exert wide in |
fuence. As many Of our readers know. acom-
pany was formed some lime ago for the purpose
of building large Cotton Mill at CanneltOn.
That company is composed Of men Of ample
means, wise, far-seeing men, who would not
rashly engage in any undertaking. They are
principally residents Of the South and West,
several Of the large stockholders being citizens
of Louisville We had seen drawings of the
Mill and expected 10 find It large. wellPro-
portioned building. We did not, however, ex-
pect to find a building remarkable for its beauty,
as beauty is not generally the characteristics 81
the order of factory architecture. Most agree
ably surprised were we, therefore, To behold an
edifics Of exceeding beauty, one upon which
the eye rests with delight
Several things have combined to render this
building beautiful. Its design is excellent, the
material Of which tis constructed IL admirably
adapted to its purpose, and the work has been
carried on under the eye Of man Of exquisite
taste and one who suffers NO work to be done in
aslovenly or imperfect manner. Mr.. McGregor,
aScotchman by birth, but Of long residence in
the United States, il one of those clear headed,
ingenious, prompt, decided men who have made
the name of their native land conspicuous in the
annals Of science and art. For many years
employed by our Government In experimenting
the construction Of Notifications, he has brought
to his new scene Of labor skill aad experience
which make his services Of inestimable value
Ii Is pleasing 10 zee with what order all the
work under his direction proceeds. Though
many men are employed there is no confusion
nor clsshing, and no accidents occur. The work
goes on like clock-work.
The stone of which the building 10 construct
ed il a sandstone, found in great abundance il
the hills Immediately back Of the village. Wher
first taken from the quarry II is soft and easil,
worked, but on exposure to the air hardsns anC
thus becomes very durable. Its prevailing hu,
isgrey, but we observed that many of the block,
have dark purple tinge, which adds very mucf
to its beauty.
The building is three stories high, exclusive
OF the basement, Is two hundred and eighty fee
In length, by sixty In depth, with two tow
ers In the centre Of the front, which when com
Pleted will be one hundred and five feet in
height. The workmen are at present engage,
upon the cornice, which, perfectly simple an,
I m will ID ~ 4
the edifce.
The building will be ready for its machiner,
by the first of May next, and as the machiner,
will be all prepared by that time, we suppo.
that in the course Of the summer the ten thou
sand eight hundred spindles will be in busy %
Grafton.
The design Of the building was furnished b.
: Gen. James, of Providence, X. l., SO favorabl
known in connection with the Newburypor
Mills; and the machinery is also preparing un
der his direction. Under the superinte ndenc
OF man of such thorough knowledge of man
, ufaeturing establishments, and of 90 niue
practical wisdom, With three hundred. and sew
r enty experienced aud skilful operatives, wi,
3 the best machinery that the country can affort
/, with great facilities for procuring cotton, wit
T; The vast market Of the South and West ope
: for the sale of its goods, We see not why III
!, Canhelton factory should not succeed. An
r II IT does succeed other Mills will speedily b
a put in operation, and the year 1850 will max
8 the commencement Of a new era in the indu
. uial condition Of the West.
The Economist, published at Cannelton, con
t tinues to maintain its high character. We tru,
that large subscription lis, will testify to 4,
talented Editor that his valuable paper is spprs
ciated.