Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-21
NAsHyILLE ENTERPRISE.
Meeting of the Misunderstanding Board
Surgesff ana and Remarks.

Yesterday there was to have been q
meeting of gentlemen who propose inaugu-
rating in this city the manufacture OF agri-
cultural implements, machinery, ETC. Only
few of those comprising the board of
manufacture met and adjourned to convene
Monday night, at halfpast seven O'CLOCK, in
rear of the Nashville Library room. 1t is
gratifying to know that this movement has,
for It's ultimate accomplishment, at least the
sincere aid and membership of citizens who
appreciate the necessity for enterprises as
proposed. The board has the following well
known citizens as its members: Thomas
O'Connor, D. G. Love, VIM. Stockell, B.
G. Rhea, II. w. Buttorff, ]. B. Killebrew
It. II. Jones, NJ. Burns, j. L. Weskley, ID.
B. Buckner, d. F. Wlkin, Thompson An
derson, j. o. Griffith, G. P. Thruston.
These gentlemen are identified with the
growth of Nashville, and in recognizing the
advantages of establishing manufactures,
most aptly manifest desire to promote her
prosperity. But there is great difference
Gas TO financial success) between the theory
and actual efforts of men in founding any
kind of factory. Many who could be of
valuable assistance shrink from the task be-
cause a fortune is not to be derived from
money invested. Others, not able to un-
derstand the profitable results springing
from located systems of mechanical enter
prises, have no inclination to encourage in
this direction. Some with laziness that
was engendered by prosperity, and has
been the guardian testimonial OF selfish
wealth, the sentinel of cofered riches turn
deafy. as it were to the calls of the more
progressive Of the community. To say we
have beautiful land, salubrious cline,
towering hills of mineral deposits, clear
streams, rose blooming valleys and fertile
soil, would only be the praise due from
man 10 the gifts of nature. Development
is needed; aud how badly, let the contrast
between our Safe and others less blessed
by nature, testify TO the skeptical. One
fact of our sluggishness is due to the want
of banking capital. Another is said to be
due to the unfortunate experience some
may have had in attempting manufacturing
pursuits. Failure is no apology for despair,
and the want of money no excuse for
idleness in matters affecting peoples in
terest. Unless Nashville begins manufac-
turing, he- commercial relations must be
weakened and her trade affected seriously.
This is an age of progress, and there is no
safety in INDECENT quiet. Cities notU either
advance or they slide downward in their
greatness.
With all of its vices, frivolities
and other demeraliziDg abortions of mod
ern civilization, the present is an age of
more utility and actual development thau
any the world has ever known. Certain |
avenues of science have reached the goal,
and the acme of much hitherto deemed IN |
attainable has been reached! Other cities |
are benefited by the improvements of SCI |
ence, and Nashville must mould her future |
career by the models which are afforded. |
Property will depreciate unless some spirit
of enterprise stimulates the owners TO ad-
vance It's value. There is enough money |
in Nashville to double the present value
Of its real estate and add two-fold to its
population within ten years. This can be
done by engaging in such manufacturing
pursuits as the wants of our pee pie and the
axigencies of the present demand. One of
,hese wants is the manufacture of agricul-
5ursl implements. Monday night we trust
here will be good attendance at the meet
ng, and instead of idle resolutions and
)igoted talk, let practical suggestions and
material aid be given its purposes. Time
o investigate and leisure to reflect are nee
ssary conditions for the Inauguration of
my enterprise on firm basis. But digni-
led delays and Indifferent caution are det-
mental to the deliberations and to the
purposes of men who would earnestly en-
eavor to advance the interests of city by
system of manufacturing en-
erprises.