The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-10
Movement In New York to Increase Emlgrn-
tfoSl to the Pacific.

Movement In New York to Increase Emigrn-
ton to the Pacific.
From The New York papers by Che last mail,
we learn that an association has been formed
in New York city, by citizens of California and
Oregon, for the time sojourniny in that city.
the OBJECT CT which is to promote and encour-
age emigration from the Atlantic to the Pacific
States
| The first meeting for the fnrtherance OF the
object was held at the Metropolitan Hotel on
the goth of November. when Mr.. Coleman was
chosen Chairman, and f. r. Kemble, Secretary.
At a subsequent meeting. Committee. consist
ing of Messrs. B md, Coughlin and Kemble, was
appointed to draft statement Of tie obiec's
and form of association. which was pre- entetf
and accepted at meeting held in Mr.. Cole
mans Office, Wall street, on the 81 ult. Previ-
Gus to the reading of the report, the Committee
stated that they had been waited npon by
delegation Of Greg onians, who desired to form
a junction with the movement, to effect tho
sam" objects for Oregon, and that not doubling
the advantages of the union, they had taken
the liberty of drawing the report in favor of the
junction. The effect Of The report IS about as
follows
That an association be formed of the citizens
of California. Oregon and New York. to be
styled 1.-The New York Committee of EmigraN
ton, the objects Of which shall be,
l. To diffuse among the emigrating class Of
this country and Europe. through the press, by
circulars, pamphlet, publications and special
correspondence, a thorough and practical kuowl-
edge of California and Oregon, present the in
ducements held out to actual settlement. and
guide the Pacific emigration on its way.
2. To open negotiations with the Steamship
companies, Panama Railroad Company and Otfp-
er agencies of transportation. for additional ac-
commodations and reduced rates of passage to
the Pacific emigration.
3. To communicate to our fellOw-citiZens In
California and to the people of Oregon our ac-
tion to-day to publish these proceedings in the
| newspapers throughout the State and Territory;
to invite their support and under a correspond
ing organization. or by means of special agents.
collect statistical facts for publication here and
elicit. by advertisement and otherwise, wop0-
sails from corporations. fand-holders mining
companies, and other capital associations con-
tractors, manufacturers, and all in any way con-
cerned. stating in what way they will sell lands
for farms. vineyards. gardens, town lots. to ac-
tual settlers-at what rates and in what num-
bers employ steady mechanics, artisans. labor
ers and servants male and female; and IL they
will countersign conditions. &c.
4. To procure the passage of the Pacific Rail-
road and Wagon road Bills. if resOlute action
and cooperation with cur friends can properly
effect it,
We cannot but believe that an association Of
this kind, will prove advantageous to the grow
ing prosperity of the Pacific coast, ss tie tyuth
of our superior advantages may thereby be cnn-
didly and reliably impaired to our brethren Of
the Atlantic.