The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-27
German Emigration to America.

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ton. People do not confne themselves to seek
ing America individually in the usual already sur
prlsing number, bet public meetings are held to
discuss means. Of quitting the country in masses,
giving II political Specification In some districts
OF That unhappy country, emigration and starvation
together have left almost desert behind. Ira
veilers there speak OF fields lying uncutvated, of
villages nearly without an inhabitaa, as If pestl-
From Germany the tide ofemigration cannot be
much less than Ireland The present unsettled
state OF the country drives many to seek more
peaceful land Independent of this, the Germans
are taking continually an increasing interest in
America and It's institutions. This is not so
much confined as formerly to the lower classes,
but reaches through the middle, and even upper
ranks Of society. Already it is surprising what a
connection there is between the two countries, by
means of the correspondence of those who have
emigrated with their friends behind.
have been often struck with the fact. that al
most invariably, when speak with any one of the
MIDDLE or lower classes, and during the converse
ton am found out TO be from America, hear
, medlaiely, 81 have brother thereT' or, 81
have a cousin there" or have such or such a
inend either already there, on the way, or uend-
ing TO go; and then follow question after question
about the country the best parts to settle in, and
the business that best succeeds. An interesting
case OF the kind occurred to me recently at Hanan
town Of llesse Cassel, not far from Frank fort
had stepped into an inn, where | expected to
meet some one, and the daughter Of the nnkeeper
beng at the bar, and no one else in The room, we
naturally began conversation. She perceived
Ire my accent that | not a native German,
and learning that was from America, manifested
great interest, overwhelming me with questions
about The country, particularly wishing TO know If
1t were favorable 10 young men OF the mercantile
profession. ! was giving her information to the
best OF my ability, when some one entered and
observing we were talking about America, let out
the secret ct the young ady's interest in that
country, which was, that she had a lover, "A young
meicantr man, who was on the point of gong
there, having promised, If successful in establish
ing himself, 10 send for her TO follow him Several
cares OF this kind have come under my observa-
ton.
In Germany, it is difficult for young man, with
out considerable capital, TO establish himself in
any respectable business, and consequently form "A
matrimonial connection. Many young men of
talent therefore, unable TO rise above an ord-
nary cieik's situation. with salary not half su-
cIent 10 support a family. Such (having also
often little capitaD frequently quit their country
leaving behind a beloved object, in the above
case, for whose sake they chiefly stimulated to
seek thelr fortune, and 10 whom they swear eter-
nal hdtllly. Many of this class would tad their
way 10 America were 1t not for the difference of
language which makes il more difficult for them
10 succeed. Our language rs NJ present. however.
studied very much among the mercantile class of
Germany, and you may, therefore, think in tu-
tufe look for a greater number OF such einlgrants
Besides those of the character above described
some mercantile men leave here with considerable
capital know personally two brothers. Strauss,
who LEFT Frankfort tor America last week. attend
Weston town, a wholesale house for wo0en
goods and lace. They have father here, in the
Noolen trade, and a brother IN the lace trade Of
France, and iiom these they will draw their sup
plies.
But think II my duty to remark here. that
many em,grsnts OF The mercantile class are Jews,
and that their influence IN some cases may be pre-
judicial 10 the mercantile profession in America.
The Jews OF Germany have been Till receaty very
much oppressed. They have been driven, In Il
msnner, 10 N demanded trading aud cheatlng, to
make II livelihood. Some al them, therefore, have
not that high sense Of honor which we attach 10
the respectable merchant. They will often take
advantage when they have opportunity, and, in
oIdtr 70 make something. when they cannot do
better, VIII sell AZ an extremely low profit. This,
q cCuise, degrades trade. Many complaints are
MADE 10 thus elect here. say ihis not TO excite
prejudice against people already so much
wronsed, but only that Americans may be- on their
guard. Many Jews are doubles, honorable men,
bur, as body, ~ Germany, they have been too
recently odmited TO equality with ihe rest OF socl-
ely, To be Yet On the same moral level in their
dealings.
ATiists musicians, and teachers form another
class, much inclined 10 cmigiatr 10 America; and
the two former begun 70 do.so. bg..Svr, 10 e0a-
sdenb Die eIien', uu, the latter fud an almost
llsulh e.nfable obstacle in the difference Of in-
suHee. Otherwise they would emigmtr hume
rUusy, as tins profession Is here very mach titled,
and very poorly paid. A tutor here, ia a good
hniy, who has been 10 the University, and
VIC reads Latin end Greek almost AZ vel as his
own language, gets very ltlle more salary than
hrtd man ON a farm In America. The best COM
men school teachers IN the mel ghborhovd of
Frankfort and they are here paid br better than
IN most other mtts Of Gcmany-get only abOut
$500 ycnr. With this they must board and
clohc ihtmlclver, and, If they have family, sup
Iolt hat.
The same difiiculty in respect to language stands
ttil noie m The way OF professional and literary
men. SCIne 81 these, however, efngrste. though
they generally change their professional and he
raiy purulfs, | believe, for those Of hr-bsndry.
They have, perhaps. iiuic mon"y, which here
would brrg only few acres, bat M the west Of
America respectable fam.
The working oasses are those that take most
inierst ~ Americ', aud that emlGraie most Du-
mtrcusly. 'Ihcusaud. of these, wishing To emf
gaze. are dt tanned by want uf melus, or some
o.her blnorance. la some cases the laws pre-
vent a.
II young man has not performed he military
service tu he state, Re ~ not allowcd 10 leave. he
cannot get passport for the purpose, add II he
have IItpffiy he cannot dispose Of it. q hcrwisc
many would leave 10 ,scage military dufy. IN
s,me states (Piussia tor example, every able
buCltu UuHg fnsn must q fttiA irn Ifh Of
time Mnst a. thosc Who cnHsrate are finm tue
lufal IoluIsiiun. add thee have generally IA few
huuufen Goliarr. nicndinr ~ go wet aud boy
baud Raplt Ctes one ~ tins ciass leave with
ICJhrg, es 90 thousands from ireland You zee
Them. tEci' fore. en- ndrg M Aurrcs. Instead
81 % naming sbout TIE large towns. ADD tiking ~
tous n'uial employ Mert, mfk iag du cuy tor the
west. tttu stiu,i mrs btgNuR tfeir way, tu have
,ntuab mon fit 10 but ltrd, aud there sttuug
duvr. uLd brc,tufuu tilrIVlrg Clt1ru-. These
thou.d receive t,tiy rusriblc encouragement, tor
Uty have not otb = lite ctpIial. sad the W.
dUsty anu econtnN necessary o. tan u ~ ccuunt,
bot they are Louesf, and for TIE niust plu infei-
gent Beneath their rather uucuuiii-iOuklug cxtr-
7 or ice Often H,Ie liam We wuuu snppnsc. Not
d GrIrs|p. venture 10 -ay. thAt lands o. AWrri-
cab stctCs. b,t coz tead aud wTGe. To see the
psas rHtr btte nikuu o. The tri0s. mate aud -
H. lc tCrt thfr. ne litter uffen teduuiig what
We Cuhticvr the most dr-r dpg work. Come
times, i,r tAt miHt. diswing Doc liuH or th- crt,
~ tle SIDE - CUW.) W t4nN them llttl. above
abe bruits tttH.stisst. bot when W. b. come ac-
Jtsini'd with iti, o.. W. IND that ulr Iurt-t aud
D ct nistIstlr io,it.E uldrf-taUa- tir rIdunenis
~ itt isrttprr, Hrd t'ff " MT irut- 10 % dee
ltjatte w Tie Dor ~ % rslas. sft.cf from 90.
Itttll CciIIttf thr wife ~ fh" du -ltpi a. be
q stlNitt tu kIhi 90 ssh. ~ shr DEPENDS a p'f-
gsHt ~ Iih tai {. ~ aclre 81 bod. dut load of
ttNCs. 'tuhui Dc @ "a hIc ans ono tu u.6,st hunt
" BE- he 90 htisas. shd but t sltalr cow. hs
uunf.ts e. &C. h. csittur I'D puu lhur with thi4.