Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-25

our hmes-ihe real producers Of the means Of living
from the coil BY the sweat OF their brows-thoso withou
capital sufficient TO purchase land aud build houses, bu
who have enough to stock farms and work them pro6tsbl,
to come among you. Your highly intelligent, citizens
who hold 80 much land, can sec better than I can tell them
how much the value OF their property would be enhanced
by a division oft into farms Of 100 and 200 acres each
and having each division 70 produce more clear profit ID
them annually than 50 many thousands OF acres do now
II they entertain the proposition ~favorably, l would be
willing to undertake to furnish them with tenants enough
in a few years, or soon As they will be prepared for them.
"Our visit to Sandy Point was on many accounts the
most interesting TO me OF any l ever made. IL demonstra-
ted the e~aPabiiry Of the soil for the highest improvement
by means within the reach Of all. Its noble aud wealthy
proprietor must be considered n public benefactor in thu.
devoting himself TO such laudable industry; vet while /
thus esteem him for what he does, | feel convinced he
would do more good by dividing his prineely estate into
100 parts and putting upon each part an industrious free
man TO ill the soil. IL would thus, l have no doubt, in a
little time produce him n clear income of not les. than
SSOO Tor each 50 acres; and he would have the satisfaction
OF adding to the population ofthe State and giving to 500 or
900 treemen the means Of comfortable existence. . . .
While At Sandy Pointou friend took US in his sail boat TO
Lower Brandon. Our visit was very short but very de-
hghuul. l have seen many OF the most tasteful seats OF our
northern nabobs around Philadelphis, New York. New
Haven, Hartford. New Bedford, Boston and Salem, but |
never saw one which l think had mors good taste Displayed
in its embellishments and improvements. l had no idea of
seeing anything like itin Virginia. . Although I
let mono with the inteaton OF making Gloucester one of
the principal points OF my visit, / am satisfied with the re.
suit. as beng the best We could do in the time allotted
1 still intend to embrace the first opportunity to give Glou-
eester a thorough examination, though | do not sec a time
before the 10Th month, (Oct)-the whole OF which in
intend 70 devote TO Virginia. . . . was very indus.
triousy employed during the week OF our yearly meeting
in telling what we saw; and great interest Is generally
manifested. Several New York Friends were in attend
anee, who wore greatly interested, and | believe the con-
eern will take a deep hold OF the minds Of many in that
State, and result at no distant period in the emigration OF
a large number. 1t will take time. but l feel confident the
matter will not end in mere speculation. . . fought
70 say that many who have been disappointed IN getting
Oh this spring, will so As soon as they can"
The preceding extracts are fgom the inst letter received
from tho writer alter his return from Virginia. Others will
be given from time TO time.
In connection with this subject. the following interesting
article Is transcribed from Wilmer & Snith's European
Times Of the 18th Of August;
"ENlsKAuoS.-we announced in former publication
the ARRIVAL OF Mr.. Thomas Rawlings, late Editor OF The
Old Countyman and Emicrants' Friend New York. IL
gives us pleasure TO hear that Mr.. RAWLINGS exsrions in
the eause OF emigration are likely TO be responded to far be.
yond his original Calculations. Mr.. X. has been addressing
public meetings IN various parts Of the United Kingdom,
particularly IN Wales and Scotland. In the former place,
the rooms where the meetings were announced to be held,
although capable OF holding 500 persons, were so crowded
that many were obliged TO leave without gaining admit
lance The repeal OF the corn laws has certainly aided
him in his mission; and rs he seems TO be welL-known in
this country, he Is OF all persons well adapted TO prosecute
the object namely, emigration to America. We under
sand he confines himself 10 the State OF Virgins. consider.
ing mat Ihst past OF the country is more suited Tor our coun-
uymen. We believe that Mr.. Rawlings eonIemplates ar
ranging permanently an agency in Liverpool for the sale Of
land in America, and then returning to n. York to super
intend It's management on that SIDE OF the water"
APPOMATTOX.
L ~ we NSelNeus " Tue = steamer from Liverpool, n
pam oblet copy Of IN Address on Emigration, delivered by
Mr.. Thomas Rawlings, at Bethesda, IN Wales, on the 2lst
OF July las, in compliance with a special invitation. In
this address, Mr.. r. dwe.ls particularly upon the advantages
offered to smigranis in Northwestern Virginia and we are
glad to perceive that he made no effort, BY ford aad ex-
aggerated descriptions Of the fertility Of the soil and Of the
facilities Of communication with the seaboard, TO miIead
his auditors. o. the contrary, he tells them frankly that
they will have 10 labor and tod before they can expee, to
reap the advantages OF 4 change OF residence but that if
they make up their minds TO pass through the fret difficult
ties, they will be sure 10 succeed. Mr.. Rawlings says be
Is the agent OF Z large landed proprietor in Western Viz
ginia, and that he IL instructed to offer persons in moderate
circumstances $50 acres Of rich umbered land for f23.
s., Sd Of which e l2.. Is 10 be paid in advance snd the re.
mainder IN FIVE annual payments, bearing in,eres, at 8 per
cent. Tais offer Is made only TO individuals in moderate
circumstances ,hOse persons requiring a larger quantity
being required 10 pay 6H per acre for ell over the first $50
acres. We are not aPPTized Of the effect Of Mr.. Rawlings
representations. His address, however, seems to have
made 4 deep impressions upon his Welsh hearers, and il is
not improbable that We shall soon see is fruits in a large
emigration from that regioa.-ED,. wHIs.l