The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-27


n NJ pshass Of which Il has invested IDS capital
70 thin there can be no obiectou for - far - s6oy
TO-, these companies are good, but they are Alto
sstAer inadequate from their nature 70 promote
such system Of emigration AZ can have the ~
CURED, that u, national effect
n not Q partial or merely Interested scheme tnss
10 now desired by the thinking portion OF our fellow
subjects; they consider, and rightly CONSIDER. mat
national; ana thst to assist one man to go to Aus
tsha who would rather 60 70 Canada, and another
70 60 70 New Zealand whose interest and connec-
irons Head him to - United States, ia to promote
emigration IN form likely 70 be neither acceptable
more or !ess pIedispOsed in favor of some particular
locality, not prejudiced against Others there are
climates, soils and mineral districts in sufficient
ties Of men Of all ranks, attainments and occupa-
tons Why, then, place q limit TO the enterprise
and the energy Of the emigrant, and, above all, TO
The freedom Of selection which he looks for as a
yight2
il is stated that of the numbers who leave this
country for British North America, the greater
part ultimately settle in the United States; aud it is
suggested BY those who advocate emigration ex-
olusivey to our vn colonies that of those who 80
emigIate TO British North America and the United
6aies the greater part would 60 to our Australian
colonies II the expense Of the voyage were brought
within their means. Such questions as these We
have no object in determining, statistics of
this description Of importance TO our present pur-
pore, for neither advocate any particular colony
nor refuse to those wishing to settle in the United
6taes their entire share in the facilities intended to
be offered to the British public and to all the world.
We may, however, venture 70 express an opinion
that II our more distant colonies had held out the in.
dueements 70 emierants which it is now understood
they are willing TO do, they would not have wanted
eur Colonial Office to be conducted on more liberal
spirit, our emigrants to British America would not
have crossed the boundary in such numbers to the
United States,
These remarks lead us to notice generally the OBJ
cots tor which the present company is proposed to
be formed-namely, to promote general emigration
by establishing agencies in every district Of the
United Kingdom and in many parts Of the Cont
nent for the purpose Of Offering TO all persons desi-
most economical, safe and advantageous manner.
As part Of the proposed system, local migration
societies and district savings funds will be opened
70 receive deposits Of stated weekly or monthly
sum- suited in amount to the means OF every class Of
emjgrants, and proportioned to the expense Of the
v0ysge each may wish to undertake.
From this statement 1t win be apparent that this
association is forming on selsupp0eting principles
scale than any hitherto contemplated Philanthro-
pists will have an opportunity of enlarging their
benevolent exeri0ns among the industrious OF their
felowcseatuIes at comparatively small outlay, and
persons Of every grade of life may establish them.
selves their friends or relations in the colonies, or
other countries where capital and labor required
and where success will certainly be the reward of
their endeavors.
Emigration, already the engrossipg theme of
BY this company, which. without applying
to the public exchequer for pecuniary aid
win raise the N cams in ready manner from expec-
az to SS,s p Of
70 he United States.
Greater attention than heretofore win be paid to
steeYage emigrants, 80 that instead Of Storage
passage being Ss fS;9'%s fsss 91 ,s
Of the company.
BY cOnftant communication with the colonies and
United States the most accurate information will be
obtained concerning the trade, population soil and
productions Of the country or province in WIN,
the emipant may detire to eettle. In all cases the
company will be responsible for the minute perform
ance Of the entire contract entered into with the
emigrsDt, and i is their principal OBJECT TO put
end 70 all possibility of imposition or uncertainty.
!. BY convey ing him to the port from whence he
il to sail.
Q. By securing his comfort during the voyage.
3. By conducting him, as near as may be practi-
cable, 70 the place OF his destination by means Of
responsible agents in the colonies and United States
appointed for the purpose.
4: By securing him an indisputable title to the
It il hoped by these means TO bring into efiectual
operation the most thorough, humane and practical
system that has been hitherto suggested tor the
safe comfortable and cheap convey ance of emf
grants and for their a,tual settlement on the lands
they may select, or have selected.
From the government returns up 70 April lS47,
we ASCERTAIN that 026 1873 persons emgrafed 10 the
United States, Bri'ish North America and the Aus
trahan colonies during the space Of ten years, from
1888 TO ls47. OF these, $50 305 went direct TO the
United States, in addition 10 upwards of so per cent
Of those who originally went 70 Britsh North Ame-
rca and afterwards crossed the frontier and settled
In the American Union. These returns indicate
with sufficient clearness that the tide Of emigration
has SET and Is still setting, strongly 10 the United
States nor, apart from political consderations is It
TO be maryelled at that persons Of limited capith
choice land In the United States at S. an acre pay
able by instruments, 70 travelling $4,000 miles 10
purchase land in the Australian colonies for which
the government charge is at the least, 81 an acre.
be never so indifferent This single circumstance is
sufficient to account for the fact that the United
States have for the last twenty years absorbed the
greater part Of our emisrAtin population and the
them.
In addition 70 this large number of persons annu-
ally LEAVING this country for the United States il
has been recently stated that there are now 10 600
in Birmingham alone ready 70 take advantage OF the
nnt opportunity of doing 10. Upwards OF GO 600
persons emigrste from Bremen 70 America every
year. or these II Is confidently expected that Z
very large proportion will avail themselves OF the
anapeemenfs proposed by this company, 10 that, as
an investment, there can be little doubt that Che
operations OF the company will be amply rcmunera-
tive.
1aklpR tnese CIRCUMSTANCES INTO consideration, IL
has been deemed advisable 10 complete arrangements
carrying into execution that part of the scheme for
which has for its object the settlement of emigrants
IN America, before entering into similar arrange
ments for other parts Of the world; and the com
paDy are further DESTROYS Of entering into commu.
nicstion either wth private individuals or with pub
DC companies Who are interested in procuring simi
lar facilities for emigrants 10 our own colonies and
they viii cooperate With any society or individuals
for the promotion Of assisted emigration already
organized or In course Of form Atien which shall
have for lie object the relief of the mother country
The benefit Of the colonies, and the undoubted
aneiontion Of the condition and prospects Of the
emigrant.
The plan is designed by the promoters a. q great
national work, and by no means az merely of tenn
porary character II Ia intended 10 cover the entire
eruDd Of emigration 10 a. 70 meet fully the yievp
Of every class Of emigrants From the central ofce
In Joodon mall pamphlets viii be periodically
issued swing specific and practical details concern
ing every possible inquiry emigrants may make,
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