Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-08-13
Hartley Township,


parts of the county, with which we were
less acquainted than with other portions.
We had sometimes wondered how Hartly
township could manage to turn out such
a host OF voters on election day !; for from
this direction and distance her mountain
barriers seem, in the dim blue distance, to
hedge up her territory within very narrow
limits, and much of that mountainous and
lmpracticable. But after passing through
the heart of the township. and seeing how
the valley widens as you pass along, and
stretches out westwardly by miles beyond
ones expectations; and counted so many
splendid farms, second to none in the
county and found what a numerous pop
ulation had their homes along Penns
creek, and in the mountain recesses, the
mystery was readily solved. 1t is perfectly
evident that if the abundant agricultural
and manufacturing resources of the town.
ship were fully developed, twice her pop
ulation could be well accommodated, and
leave plenty ofelbow room for as many more.
After an affecting passage above Hartleton,
over some two miles of the Aaronsburg
turnpike, (Which seems, judging from the
specimen we encountered, to be purposely
denuded of every particle of earth and
sand In order to compel, on the part of
both man and beast, the greatest possible
amount Of prolonged penance in the shor-
test possible space) we came, some few
hundred yards south of the pike, upon the
'Winfield Mills" a well built and we'll
appointed Woolen Factory, erected year
or two since by Mr.. MARK HALrpENNY,
well known throughout the West Branch
country as a iberal-minded, enterprising
manufacturer. We remained here long
enough to take look through the estab-
lishment; and brief description may not
be altogether uninteresting to our readers
The buildings, some ten or twelve in
number, including dwellings, are located
on a farm Of about $50 acres, bought for
the purpose by Mr.. II. on account of its
eligable situation, and the remarkably fine
water power afforded by the Laurel Run,
which passes through the place. The prin-
clpal edlfce is neat and substantial three
story frame building, 66 feet by 80, and
furnished throughout with new and costly
machinery, comprising all the latest i'm
provements; and is we'll worth visit from
those visiting that neighborhood, who may
not have yet been through it. The garret
is occupied by picking machinery. The
third story contains two spinning mules
of24o spindles, each and five carding ma
chimes. The second story is appropriated
to the weaving and warping machinery,
winding yarn, &c; and the first floor is oc-
cupied by the fulling and finishing ma
chinery. A new two story frame build |
ing adjacent is occupied as a ware house, |
store, counting room, &c. The establish |
ment gives constant employment to eigh-
teen hands, and turns out large amount |
Of first rate work.
1t seems, strangely enough, that the
supply of wool in this county is not equal |
to the demand, and Mr.. H. has laid the
adjacent country under contribution, as |
far north, even, as Susquehanna county
one Of the best grazing and wool growing
counties, by the bye, in the State; though
not whit better than large portion of
Union county, if our farmers could only
be induced to bestow more of their time
and attention upon these important and
profitable branches of their business. We
may have more to say on this point here
after
We were not before fully aware of the
great variety and superior quality of the
goods turned out at the Winfield Mills, |
and other similar factories iu the country;
but glance at Mr.. H.'s stock of cassi- |
meres, jeans, tweed, &C., will lead almost
every one to decidedly prefer the domestic
to the imported article. We wish there
was more manufacturing done in this coun-
ty, and all its resources developed, and
the pursuits of our people diversified to
greater extent than now. If this were
the case the energies of our people would
be quickened into greater activity, and the |
general prosperity enhanc ed. The Win
field Mills, and all similar useful enterpri-
ses deserve encouragement and success,
and cannot fail to command it.
The next prominent point in our pere-
grinations was the Berlin Iron Works, now
under the management of Messrs. J.
CHURCH ROOKIE & Bro, late of Chester
county. Contrary to our expectations, the
Works are beautifully situated, and COM
mand a fine prospect of some of the most
varied and picturesque scenery in the coun-
fy. Under the present proprietors, the |
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