The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1866-05-11
Importance of Manuractories.

In recent rport published in London relating
to the increasing value Of real estate It is stated
that the manufacturing enterprise of Great
Britain has added nfold value to the real estate
there 1t Is to such agencies the rising cities Of the
Old, and also Of the New World, are mainly in
debted for the increase Of their wealth aud popu-
lation. Considering the immense benefits natu-
rally resulting from the development of manutac-
tures it becomes the duty of all who regard public
interest to exhibit the facilities existing among
them for manufacturing purposes; and afford lib
ersl encouragement to parties who purpose engag
ing in such pursuits.
In these matters the citizens of Perrysburg start
cd Alright some few years since. The inception
Of the Perrysburg Hydraulic scheme was saga
ciously based on the evident advantages possessed
by the town of Perrysburg for manufactures, and
the anticipated benefits to result therefrom. In
furherance of its objects the citizens cheerfuly
ttxei themselves to the amount of $4,000. But
from incompetent engineering, aud the ill-judged
application Of labor, this really valuable enterprise
fell far short of their anticipations. This result
proceeded from short-sghted policy which cul-
minated in surrenderng at a mere nominal price
an enterprise which could have been made source
of wealth to individuals, and of corresponding ben
eft to the town.
The citizens of Perrysburg, by their large in
vcstmens in the Ditch, as well as from their de-
sire to promote the establishment Of manufactures,
are deeply interested in the prosecution of improve
ments now projected. Much credit is certainly
due Major AvERILL for what he has already effect
ed, and the hope generally prevails that his com,
prehensive plan of improvements may soon be
;aI op1 IhuS luah
be made a source of wealth to the Major and also,
by the development Of manufactures, to the citizens
of Psrrysburg at large.
As an illustration of the advantage of manufac-
turing enterprise we give below the incidental ex-
penses of the Messrs. CLAFLINs Paper Mil.
Wages to employees per anuum ---s $4,000
| For wood d.----- 5,OOO
! For straw, fax, &C., ------------------- o,OOO
! For lime anil other mlterial -- ! 200
| For taxes to State aud County - 400
$4,000
Hal the supply OF water been continuous, the
above amount would possibly have been trebled
it is it will be that nearly $4,000 per an
nun is applied in payment for products of the soil
raised adjacent to this village, whilst the large
proporti, of $4,000 paid for wages is expended
| with our merchants and mechanics. II is by such
processes amplified that the value of products are
enhanced, and the wealth and population oflocali-
! ties are increased.
We learn that in case the Ditch, as a motive
power, be made, what it can and may be, parties
are ready to erect white paper mill, in which
some fifty hands will be employed. Its expendi
lures will be about four times greater than those
given above. Should the prospect of water not be
encouraging, the mill will be erected in Maumee
City.
With manufacturing enterprise looking up every
where else, we really trust prominent citizen:
will aid in developing the natural advantages
which Pcrrysburg offers.