The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-02-21
IOWA EMIGRATION SOCIETY,".

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IOWA EMIGRATION SOCIETY.
The following paragraphs are from the
Eastern Counties Herald, published id
Hull, Eng. The editor Of Tint paper, who
was 40 doub. instrumental in the formation
Of this Society, visited our State a few
years since and subsequently has used his
influence 10 induce his countrymen to en-
igra.e hi,her. May his efforts be crowned
with abundant success, as the English are
class Of population that we do highly es.
tcem:-
"Thc application ofthe cooperative prin4
ciple TO emigration is about TO be tested bv
an Iowa Emigration Society, having Hull
for It's birthplace. Humble in its origin, it
contains the germ Of great excellence, and
we shall watch its progress with increasing
interest. We may add. that papers receiv-
ed By the last mail from Iowa exhibit the
decided tendency Of emigration on the A.
merica continen; to chat state. The num-
Der Of immigrants during The last autumn
has been large beyond all precedent. Id
FIVE weeks, it is computed, not Iesa than
10000 souls crossed the Mississippi to set
tie on the broad prairies Of Iowa.,
sIowA EMIGRATION SocIErY.--We notic-
ed last week the organization, in Hull, Of
a society bearing this title. The commit
tee have since issued their prospectus. The
object, the frs, rule tells US, is, 10 secure
sssihe conveyance Of the members and their
families, in the best and chsapesi manner,
from England to Iowa, U. S., and for their
economical and advantageous settlement in
that state" In some remarks, the COM
+mi,tee point out moro specifically some Of
the evils to be avoided and the advantages
to be gained. They say :--sThe de.ira-
bilitv Of a close examination Of the various
parts of tho state is plain; but il is not less
certain that the means and time required
for such survey, are not generally at the
command of the em!grant. The members
Of this society, acting in concert, will be
enabled, through the medium Of an agency,
to gain all the information required, at Z
cost individually little more than nominal.
Instead of arriving in a strange country
wearied by long and toilsome journey,
aud then having 10 travel, with view to
the selection Of place Of settlement, they
viii enjoy the means Of knowing before.
hand the spot 10 which they Gun most i'd
yantageously proceed, and Of there finding
accommodation for themselves and theil
families. lfdesired, il will be the duty
the agent to causo cabin or a house TO b.
erected, and to have smailquantity ofprai
rie land broken, in order that the emigran
on his arrival, 10 autumn, may have an op-
portuniiy Of putting in seed for the ensuing
years crop. The character of the accom-
modation provided, will, in all cases, be
regulated BY the individual wishes Of the
members. With regard to the voyage, sim
liar advantages nre. obtainabe. At pres
ent, individuals and families are compelled
10 reach the place Of emharkation some
davs before the period fixed for the sailing
Of the chosen vessel; they are exposed to
the rogueries Of numbcriess harpies; and,
after all, experience very little comfort
when on board. By the plan Of the Iowa
Emigration Society, this great evil will be-
obviated. When in possession Of all infor.
nation in reference to the time at which
the main body Of emgrants may most profl
.itably depart, arrangements will be made
for the selection of frst-class ship, fot
providing adequate accommodation for the
members, and, as far as possible, for their
comfort and safety during the voyage. Il
is calculated, that BY contracting for =
large number Of ber,hs, or for any specific
part Of The vessel, very material reduction
in the fares will be effected: while expen4
dilure for residence in the por, win be ron.
dered unnecessary. Il is intended TO make
judicious arrangements for their transport.
from the place Of deharkation--whether,
New York or New Orleans--to the state u
iowa."