Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12

PRESIDENT ]. H. PATERSON.
organisation and work OF the Board Of
Trade resolved to associate themselves
and the other businessmen OF the city
together In a plain. practical, and ag-
gressiye organization TO carry out these
purposes. The institution of the Board
OF Trade was founded in the demand for
such an association, and all feel assured
that II the members and the citizens at
large will only do their best to further
and energize its efforts in the directions
indicated much good VIII be accomplished
il Is generally recognized that Manches-
ter Is spendidly located for manufac-
turing and residential purposes: that the
water power In the city and just above
along the river 10 Bosher's dam about
eight miles from the corporate limits) u
unexceiled, and readily adaptable for all
manufacturing uses and Enterprises; that
the shipping facilities by water and by
rail- are unsurpassed, this city aid the
immediate vicinity being intersected and
belted by ali the main lines OF railways.
such as the Southern, the Atlantic-Coast
Line. the Chesapeake and Ohio system,
and James river: that the street-car lines
are practically In all parts Of this city.
ard are far-reacning in their connections
and only need quicker service TO make
them most excellent. ard that rents and
living here are cheap and reasonable.
NEED OF MORE CAPITAL.
II is also conceded that Manchester's
people are law-abiding and industrious,
and that her only need is more capital
10 develop and augment her natural ad,
vantages to put her In the front rank OF
the thrifty and aggressive cities Of the
State. AS It is. Manchester advanced In
the last decade more than any other
city In the State, and though, like all of
the cities of the Commonwealth she has
been and is suffering under the evils and
burthens OF these hard times" which.
unfortunately, generally prevail. She has
held up with surprising vim and con-
servatsm. and is standing the pressure
as well. If not better. than most other
cities.
These being the prevailing conditions In
Manchester. her people recognize that she
requires. as all other cities do, an active,
watchful, and energetic board OF trade
TO think and suggest, TO invite investors,
20 solicit the location OF manufactures
and business here, to obtain large and
more progressive railroad and water ship
ping and travelling facilities. to demand
better street-car services, to induce the
settlement OF people here who are seeking
comfortable homes at moderate cost. to
show up her splendid water-power, TO en-
deavVr to harmonize and further all OF
her municipal and Individual enterprises,
and, IN fine, TO do all that can be ac-
ooTnplished TO present her advantages and
facilities for business and residence. and
70 build up and foster the energy, thrift.
pluck, and determination to make this
city what IL can be .made--the busiest and
most enterprising little city In the State.
HER GROWING POPULATION.
Manchester now has about 1000 or IL. 900
people In her limits, and about 5000 are
Just outside. She Is not so small after
all. and expects TO be much larger In the
near future. She desires TO advance her
material. commercial. and social prosperi-
~. and hopes 10 DO so by the resolute,
determined, and harmonious activity of
her citizenship. These are some of the
main purposes OF the Board OF Trade.
Their energetic prosecution and hearty
adoption by the citizens would ensure the
success and prosperous life OF the board,
All seem satisfied that the people. alive
10 these important affairs. will support
the board In all that Is best and most
worthy. Other cities have large, enthusi-
astic, and active bodies OF this nature.
Why should not this city profit by their
experiences and lessons7 She must DO SO
II she hopes to succeed and prosper. and
y Is predicted she will. and that the
board OF Trade Is but one OF the many
factors That viii aid in this good work.
FINE MAN AS PRESIDENT.
Tho president OF the board. Mr.. James
Henry Patteson,- Is a son OF the late DR..
samuel A. Patteson. q most worthy clti-
zen and distinguished physician OF this
city and was born In this city AZ years
ago. lie was educated here and in Rich