They, who understand the economy and principles of manufactures, know, that it is impossible to establish them in places not populous: and even in those that are populous, hardly possible to establish them to the prejudices of the places already in possession of them.
Franklin discusses the challenges of establishing manufacturing in less populous areas.
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But such, it seems, is the unhappiness of human nature, that our passions, when violent, often are too hard for the united force of reason, duty, and religion.
This is a measure that will be effectual; and will not only in time pay its expence, but make as great returns as any of our present colonies do; will give a strength and unity to our dominions in North America; and give us possession of…
But above all this, the state and circumstances of our settlements render such a measure not only proper and eligible, but absolutely necessary.
The rest depends on a man's own industry and virtue.
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