The Nevada journal., 1852-05-01

pllcation< for the benefits OF the act oil
naturalization Perhaps there might be
difficulties also, as to the copper colored
races of America, or the yellow or tawny
races Of the Asiatics; and it may well be
doubted whether any of them are white
persons within the purview of the law.
II is the declared law of New York,
South Carolina, Tennessee, and other
States, that Indians are not citizens, but
distinct tribes, living under the protec-
tion Of the government, and consequent
ly they never can be made citizens un-
der the act of Congress
1t is certain that no Asiatic has yet
applied for, or has received the benefits
of this act Indeed, | am not aware
that single subject of the Chinese En-
pire ever acquired residence or dom
icil in any of the States Of the Union,
except, perhaps, in this. In this State
their habits have been migratory; and,
30 far as can learn, very few of them
have evinced disposition to acquire
domicil, or, as citizens, to identify them
selves with the country. Gold, with
talismanic power, has overcome those
national habits of reserve and non-inter-
course which the Chinese and their
neighbors have hitherto exhibited and
under the impulse which the discovery
Of the precious metals in California has
given to their cupidity, vast numbers of
them are immigrating hither, not how.
ever to avail themselves of the blessings
of free government. They do not seek
our land as 1.-The asylum for the oppress
ed of oil nations" They have no desire
(even if permitted by the constitution
and laws) to absolve themselves from
allegiance to other powers, and under
the laws of the United States, become
American citizens. They come to ac-
quire certain amount Of the precious
me etals and then to return 20 their ma
tive country.
invite your attention, for moment
to results which may ensue, if by inac-
ton we give further encouragement to
the mania for immigration, which per-
vades several of the Asiatic States, and
which, it may be presumed is being
rapidly diffussd throughout all conti-
mental Asia. The area of Asia is IT,
$4,000 English square miles, and the
total population is computed by the hest
authorities at 375 100000. The popu-
lation of the Chinese Empire and depen-
dent States, is 16S, 100000 1t will be
readily perceived that millions might be
detached from such myriads without any
perceptible diminution of the aggregate
populatiin and that vast numbers may
be induced. under contracts, to immi-
CRATE to country which they are told
contains inexhaustible mines of gold and
silver. The facilities afforded them for
immigration are rapidly increasing, and
few vessels now enter our ports from
Asiatic counties which are not crowded
with these peculiar people. have re-
ceived intelligence from reliable sources
that the average rate charged an Ash
atie from China to California, is $40;
that over 5000 of their number have
arrived at San Francisco within the last
few weeks, and that at least 5000 are
now on their way hither. Letters from
Canton to the end of January, estimate
the immigration from that port to Cali
fornia fer 1852 at over 10000, nearly all
OF whom will be hired by Chinese mas.
ters, to come here and collect gold un-
der the direction and control of the
master himself, who accompanies them
or Of an agent. They usually come
IN bands of thirty or more; vessel, how
ever, recently arrived with one hundred
on board, the whole being under the
control of one man. A practice has long
existed in China of hiring Coolies under
contract made there to work for term
of years in other countries These Coo
lies are given free passage out and |
home, with wages at the rate Of IS to |
81 per month. Most of them are mar
ried, and while absent, 81 so to So per
month is paid to their families for sub
and the amount deducted from
their wages. The usual pay Of Coolies
employed as farmers in China is 81 per |
month, and food enough to sustain life
but they are required to furnish their
own clothing.
l have received this morning letter
from highly intelligent merchant of
San Francisco, enclosing commercial
circular, issued by King g. Co. dated
"Canton, (China) January 81, lS5o, from
which tho following extract is made:
"The most remarkable feature in con.
nection with Shipping which VIC have to
note, is the employment of tonnage
caused by Chinese emigration to Cali
fornia. This has oeen increasing for
some months past, and the following YES
sells are now under engagements to take
Chinese passengers at from $32 to $50
per head, viz: American Packet, 300
tons; Blenheim, $50; Constant 5S3;
Emperor 497; Glenlyon 394; Henbury
476; Land o Cakes Sol North Carroll
ma $40; Brahmin GA Eden 5l3 Grace
Moved 845; Osccola 759; Kajastban
900; Robt Small 6l0 Convoy 238; So
phia 240; Trenelga 3l4; George Wash
ington 460. after the New Year liol-
lidays, it is expected that number of
other vessels will find similar employ
ment."
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