The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-06
Interesting TO Ylreinians.


their possessions, as it will afford the means
Of placing their products in the line Of
investments. II the people of this county
and others along the line of the road will
avail. themselves Of this offer, we feel certain
that splendid exhibit for this section will
be the result. Did the world at large know
OF one half OF the resources VIC possess, and
the advantages to their development which
surround them, we would have no difficulty
in inducing capital to invest. We know Of
no cheaper. and more ready means Of accom-
plishing this end than by compliance with
the request OF the circular, which ia as fol-
lows:
Office OF FISK & HATCH,
. NASSAU STREET,
NY, October 2Sth, 1879.
In reference TO the. Industrial Resources of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
In order to more fully present to the pub
lie practical knowledge OF the varied and
important resources of the country adjacent
to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and to
afford property owners and men engaged in
industrial enterprises on the line of the road
an opportunity to extend their markets for
articles, we have fitted up room in our
office for the reception OF specimens Of Ores,
Goals, =Cokes, Iimestones, and all other pro-
ducts OF the mines. forest or soil which NAV
be sent us.
We hope by this means to advance the
interest OF the railway, and of the country
which it traverses, by increasing the business
OF those already engaged In various indus
tries along its line, and by attracting new
capital and energy to the development OF it's
rich and abundant resources. section OF
country whose advantages are not known
will not be appreciated until the attractions
which it offers to capital aud enterprise are
set forth, By placing in conspicuous po-
sition the evidences OF the great natural
wealth of the Virginias, the tide OF commerce
and manufactures will be turned toward
them with steady, continuous and con-
stantly increasing flow.
As our space is limited and valuable, and
in order to secure uniformity, we make the
following regulations as to the manner in
which specimens should be prepared:
l. Specimens Of iron and otLer ores, min
erals and coal, must be OF size not larger
than can be contained in cube in. in.
6 In, and accompanied, when possible, by
analyses showing in the case Of iron ores -
The iron, sulphur, phosphorus, manganese
coal The coke, ash and carbon.
2. Specimens Of building stones, limestone
and marbles must be perfect cubes, measur-
ing inches on all sides. The specimens
should be finished to show the various ways
in which they can be dressed, except one
face, which must be left undressed.
3. Specimens OF woods must be cubes,
measuring in. in. 8 in, finished on
the different sides according to the taste OF
the exhibitor; one side, however, must be
left to show the natural grain Of the wood.
II necessary, two specimens may be sent,
one with the bark attached, and the other
showing the heart wood. Veneers should
be displayed liz scrap books.
4. or grains and seeds, salt, cements, mari,
clays, woods, mineral waters, petroleum, and
all non cohesive substances, quantity
should be sent us sufficient to I'LL quart
measure.
5. Let all labels state the name OF the
exhibitor, location, name Of exhibit, both
scientific and commercial, and in the case of
coal and iron, give analysis as above stated.
Label should be so attached as to be readily
| removable, as we shall desire 70 label all
specimens uniformly.
6. As this department is intended to be OF
permanent value to all interests on the line
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, we
desire the hearty cooperation of all, In the
careful selection OF specimens and collation.
OF full and reliable information, in order, to
render it a complete success. All letters,
and other mail matter pertaining to this
subject, should be addressed to
HARVEY EDWARD FISK,
P. o. Box 235,
NEW YORK. N. Y.
Maps OF properties, descriptive pamphlets,
or business cards should be furnished, which
will be placed on file for ready reference.
1t is desirable that exhibitors furnish US as
many particulars as possible in regard to
their business, in order that we may be In
a position so give full information to in
quirers, and to bring purchasers and Coz
sumers into ready and intelligent commune
cation with them. All letters Of this nature
should be written on one side Of the paper
only, as it is our intention to file them in a
scrap book under appropriate titles-e. g..
coal, iron, lumber-for the use of those
looking up the Industries or properties ada
cent to the railway.
It will be pleasure to US to furnish any
information which will lead to increase Of
business on the line of the railway, and we
may be applied to, without hesitation. for
pamphlets and circulars, giving such lnfor.
| nation.
We shall publish, from time to time, for
gratuit0us distribution, catalogue OF the
exhibit, containing, also, condensation OF
all knowledge we may have about the prop
critics or business represented.
Hoping our endeavors will meet with
cordial support, we remain,
Yours truly,
FISK & HATCH.
N. B.-Mark all packages intended for
the exhibition,
Fl. E. F.,
From FISK g. HATCH,
5 NASSAU STREET,
Via Richmond. New YORK, N. Y.
Packages so marked will be passed over
the line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway