The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-12

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Hmigrasion 70 venezuela.
It seems an established fact thai the bonnd-
less natural wealth of the Colombian republics
is not destined 70 be poured into the lap Of
their present occupants. That the aborigines
should have failed to discover it was no won-
der; but in this respect their Spanish conquer
ors have not proved themselves their superors
The inexbaustible resources Of Colombia, as
well mineral as agricultural: the most fertile
tracts Of land in the world: noble pr ,iries, rich
forests, navigable rivers; q position. admirably
suited a. well for foreign trade as for HON, in
dustry: all have been thrown away upon the
descendants of the European colonists OF South
America. No concentrated efforts have ever
been made to bring the plains under cultiva-
iion. Domestic industry there is none. The
whole trade Of the Colombian republics con-
sists in the Interchange Of few natural pro
cles of prime necessity. Lapland, groaning
under combination of unparalleled disadvan-
tages, has We'd in point Of commercial, agricul-
tural and industrial activity, with Colombia on
which Gods fairest blessings have been shower
ed in profusion. The cause Of the phenomenon
is obvious Whether from accidental degene-
racy, or natural inability, Spanish Americans
are incapable of developing the land
they inhahit Like the French Canadians,
those qualities of mind and body which ensure
success in life to the individual and prosperity
and power to the race which possesses them,
are entirely wanting in the Spaniards of South
America They have their share Of virtues,
which are not less worthy Of admiration than
those of sturdier races but energy, fortitude,
perseverance and invention are rarely found
among them.
This fact, which has long been manifest to
foreign observers, has only recently occurred
to the minds of the Colombian governments. 1t
is only within the last few years that the ne
cessity Of encouraging foreign immigration has
been discovered by Venezuela, Ecuador and
New Granada. That discovery has been made,
however; and though tardy, it is still matter
Of congratulation as step towards curing the
evil under which those countries have so long
labored. Venezuela especially has distin-
guished herself by the vigor with which the
subject has been taken up by her government.
Some years ago, attempts were made to intro
duce Germans and Americans into that State;
but from the inadequacy Of the temptation Of
fered, the stream Of immigrants still continued
to prefer the Western States of North America.
fresh endeavor has been made at the last
session of the Venezuelan Congress. A law has
been passed, authorizing the Executive to
enter into contracts with individuals or
companies, for the introduction Of foreign
settlers into Venezuela, and to pay for each
immigrant over seven and under fifty years
of age, sum Of twenty-five dollars, such sum
TO be deducted from the duties on importations
by said companies. On male children under
seven years of age, the bonus is to be $40. A
cargo of Germans or Irish might thus pay hand
somely. The terms Of citizenship offered to the
immigrants are extremely favorable. On their
arrival they are entitled to grant of land for
cultivation, and shortly afterwards (the period
of probation ia not specified in the law they
can be naturalixed. For six years after their
arrival in Venezuela they are exempted from
all national and municipal taxes, and from
service in the army or navy. Religious toler-
ance has been established in the State, and i'm
migrants are free to profess whatever form of
worship they choose; even marriages by "here-
tic" priests being held to be valid in law.
Here is chance for some Of those immi-
grants who are not satisfied with the United
States. Germans who cannot abide our tolera-
ton of Catholic rchbishops-rishmen whose
natural prediction for blackthorn and whis
key get them into trouble with our police au-
thorities-had better pack up their traps with
out delay, and make tracks for Venezuela. A
splendid climate, plenty Of land, no taxes,
tolerably liberal institutions, and fair field,
await them there. The more babies the better;
males are worth ten dollars head, and calicoes
and cottons are needless in such climate. For
further information apply to the Minister from
venezuela, who is now in this city.
TIE HARD SHELL STATE CoNvENrIoNs.-This
Is the day which makes or mars the fortunes of
the hard shells at Syracuse, unless the real bu-
siness Of their convention should be postponed
till tomorrow Who IL to be their candidate for
Governor. Perhaps Dickinson, perhaps Bron-
son, perhaps Birdsall, or Mather, or Cooley, or
Clinton, or somebody else. The candidates
for the State Offices, being mere matter Of
form, ere Of but little importance. But the
new Syracuse hard shell platform is quite
another thing. Will they endorse Governor
Sc, mour ON the Maine Liquor laws Doubtful.
Will they follow the example Of Tammany Hall
in the population Of the Know Nothingsi Very
likely. win they condemn the spolls policy
of the administration Most sssuredly they
win. VIII they approve the repeal Of the Mis-
souri, compromise, or disapprove it, or dodge
It, under cover Of . plausible sbstractioni
Very likely they will dodge 1t; bat we shall
see. Upon this paramount issue the danger is
that kha convention of tina hard scIls will ond