The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-11-22
EMIGRATION TO HAYTI.

An, official "Exposition Of the condi-
tion of the Republic" was presented to
the senate of Hayti, on the 10Th Of Sep
tember, the substance Of which was pub
lshcd in yesterdays World. Under the
vigorous administration of Geffrard, the
island has made substantial strides in in
dustry, education, morality, and especial
ly in the art Of government-which im-
plies contented submission as much as
energetic ruling. Getl'rard is one Of the
great men of the time; and there is little
reason to doubt that in a wider sphere
MS Ianle wouIu pc excccuco uy re-" "''"e
rulers. He is doing ao mirably one OF
the most difficult tasks with the worst
material building up an orderly, pro-
sressive, and selfsupporting govern.
ment, in nation of ignorant, immoral
heather, not long ago slaves, aud almost
ever since their enamel patton the prey OF
worse tyrants than their former masters
Gcffrard has made sweeping economic
al reforms in various departments. The
government is out Of debt; the army,
which has been reduced from 30, 900 to
$1,000 men, is resular paid; the Gus
toms officers are capable and upright men;
the national currency, which was so de-
prccated that peck measure full would
scarcely represent a silver dollar, is di-
minished in quantity aud advanced in
value; two steamers are in process OF
building, as the nucleus Of navy waste
and abandoned land is reclaimed roads
and other public works are going Oh un.
der direction of government; premiums
are given, encouraging the cultivation OF
cotton and sugar cane; ornament and
utility are united in the erection Of foun-
tains aud public buildings; improve
ments evincins the most liberal views
have been made in the prisons; four col
leses, and more than $50 schools, have
been established, including institutions
Of medicine, music, art, and agriculture ;
postal facilities are increased census
is ordered marriage, which was almost
entirely disregarded, is made honorable,
and everywhere, the hand, mind, and eye
of a statesman is seen.
Hayti is, however, an object Of partic
ular interest to all who have truly a
heart the welfare of the African race, BY
reason of the facilities and inducements
which are now offered to cmigrants. Ja'
Redpath has been appointed genera
agent in Boston, ard, under the authori
ty of the republic. has issued a circular
p inviting all persons of African or India;
blood, who can produce evidences Of gooe
character, to emigrate to Hayti. lfthe.
are without money, their passage will b
paid; and on their arrival, HOMESTEAD
of about fifteen acres will be given t
every married man, or of six acres if un
married Board and lodging, free of cost
will also be furnished for eight days aftc
. their arrival. They are invited to settl
in communities, and the fullest religion
liberty will be accorded They ma
leave the country whenever they please
unless indebted to the government fo
, their expenses thithcr, in which cas-
they will be required to remain thre
years, or refund the amount. Every il
formation, as to ways aud means, and th
laws and resources Of the country, will t
furnished BY Mr.. Redpath, on applies
tion. f"7a
!. Such are the outlines Of plan whic
= reflects great credit upon Geffrard. an
which it is, the interest of free negroe
:. North and South, to consider carefull,
I. Hayti has rich soil, and an unusual
" healthy, though tropical climate, an
was undoubtedly intended, by the &c
Of nature, for the possession Of the Afr
can race. Considerable numbers Of i
telligent emigrants have already go'
lis from Louisiana Of them men
education and pecuniary means; and
= believe that favorable accounts have be
generally returned. As the dispositi
to be rid Of FREQ negroes is prevalent
~ the Sonth, there are many more who y
., follow their example. The scheme is
he hhe titled to success, and should obtain e,
- eral encouragement. Every philanth
- pist viii rejoice # tho doubtful qussti