, 1862-05-08
Tbe Gtihuue,


Present Status OF the Immigration
Question
Translated from the Chicago Telegraph
Mr.. Edward Pelz, from New York, is visit
ing at present the Northwestern States with
view to revive, If possible, the spirit Of inani-
grafton. The subject Is of so great an impor-
tance for the whole Northwest that we think
It our duty TO direct the attention Of the peo-
pie to the plans OF Mr.. Pelz.
For the information of those who do not
know this venerable gentleman, ne give the
following information about him Mr. Pe1z
is we'll known In both the old and new coun-
try as a popular author, having acquired as
such, 4 brilliant reputation. He is one Of those
noble characters that had to turn the back to
his father-land for having served it too faith
fully in defending the peoples cause Of free
dom. But he when arrived on our safe shores,
he was at liberty to work for his friends and
countrymen. Mr.. Pelz soon begun to see
that many Of these would be happier here.
Through letters, pamphlets, etc, lie informed
them of the true conditions Of this country;
the echoes Of his voice sounded through the
whole Of Germania, Sweden and Norway,
and there was opening that memorable Hood
Of emigration of the years 1650-54 that lss
built up the West. Mr.. Pe1z enjoys the un-
conditional confidence OF his countrymen here
as we'll as abroad, which he has mainly gained
By his honesty and disintercstcdness, being
ever forgetfal Of sell, and having only the
welfare Of his adopted country and its people
in view. The characteristical name Of ts old
Ihp1 E{z." bestowed on him By the people,
gives the best evidence Of his praise-worthy
qualities. Though nov e. years Of age, his
mind and body aTc still Is fresh and vigorous
az }GnSn rf yn31{h and :, ELL try
to stir up q new movement In behalf OF lmmI-
grafton SO much needed ut the present to pro-
mote the prosperity of our country. We wish
Kim the best success and sstccor oJ our Westera
7'un. knowing thet NO man On this continent
combines so many favorable qualifications for
nasDt for Mr. Pelz IS rot only an author, but
also an experienced far,n:r and business man,
brslGcs belng acquainted with all the secret
suuyccs III Europe and America, Of which we
1n1lst sSail ourselves in this agitation.
Mr. Pelz speaks On this euhiec1 as follows:
''1t is often pretended by we'll informed
ptrscIs that it is not the time at this present
nj 10 promote emigration, bc:4uss. there
vas no inclination for eIuigratiou prevailing
in Eurcpe, and nobody would come from
:selce IL OUT country involved III i war. But
by letters which I have received from old
Gi,rds from different parts Of Germany, + can
conclude that there prevails at this very mo.
MINI 4 strong INCLINATION for emigration.
They mention as one Of the principal reasons
the fear OF an extensive war that Is regarded
Inevitable. Yet, at the came time, my cores
porGeuts remark that much greater mass Of
people would euigrate to the United States,
towards which they are turned, were it not
that OUT secession disturbances keep them
back; that everybody thought the whole ter
rhory Of the United States overHoHed with
this war, and that antagonists of emigration
did not fail to make capital out Of this error.
q T o1oA DF
songs, which we're composed in order to
trightcn the people Of this land where t'b1ood-
shed, waRt of employment, hunger and dis
case rage The fact that such efforts are tax
irg place gives the best testimony Of the exist
ence Of great inclination to emigrate, which
certainly ought to be used br us ID the proper
way to increase our emigration which has
sunk so low du1ing the last few years.
The mentioned drawbacks Of emigration
operate together With efforts frOm other sides
TO attract The German emigration. Brazil has
allowed one million dollars for purposes Of
have made Etipulations for this purpose, as I
recognize BY certain signs; Australia offers to
emjgrants freee passage and other facilities,
One hundred thousand pounds sterling arc,
as am assured, set out to entice German en-,
fgrants to Canada. This isfa masked system
Of recruiting, and John Bull has learned some.
tblrg OF our Yankees, who " 4shdrew labor
from the Germans in order to get them among
the " free-wiu volunteers" On their arrival
IN Canada it is very difficult for Germans to
! find employment, even at the wages Of tWen
ty~dlve cents per day for the hardest work
and John Bull thinks in this way to catch
about 1Q0, ,0CO lien tor his army Tic celc,
bratcl Mich. Clevalier. the great nationa!
! economist, has lately shown in the Senate o
France that there was now favorable time tC
I draw German emigTants to Algeria. Different
facts make me presume that he has not spoke1
| in vain ard fie7sch bounty las already taken
| ffcet in Gt77asania
| While Europe operates in so many different
| ways against emigratiGn IN general and par
! ticu1arly against that to the States; Will,
| uamed countries are spending at the same tint
large amounts of money to tho press, estab
! lishmtn1s Of emigration, and in other direc
| tioDs, in order to draw the stream OF iGmigra
| tion toward themselves, VIC remain idle; and
! Tor years have begged in vain at the most IN
/ iiuential places, that at least the most ncccs
| sary steps might be taken to forward thi
cause. To hide the inclination Of doing moth
ing, tliis last time, they raised tho laughab
objection: "Thc war must first be brought t.
! an end!'' il farmer would show himself ju:
/ as stupid IN saying: It must be summer be
fore I can move to cultivate the field. If i
/ asked bow Immigration can be promoted,
would recommend the following systeInatica
I proceedings:
First, there must be established q Derar!
ncrt Of Immigration for the Union, who's
duty 1t is to effect through honorable mean
IN increase Of immigration in general.
! Second, in a1l the States that are yet needin
immigration, funds should be raised whic
shall be disposed of By the Governor in sue
ways Us he deems suitable.
Third, It is for the interest Of all places an
counties needing immigration, to make spe
cial arrangements in their own behalf to al
tract such. They must be assisted in all po:
sibte ways by the Union aud State. AL til
| Inhabitants should consider the advantage n
| eulflng from an increasing population, dcye
oping useful activity. Those who have cor
rcctsons in Europe should make Use OF il
thus helping to create a steady flow Of INN
grafton. It. must be sustained by practices
Pamphlets, fvttcrs, &c
It is very desirable that the most lnfluentia
men Of the Northwest unite in laying d pet
ton before Congr ss referring to said subiec
AS to the success which l have had, ] vi
state that the Secretary Of the Interior, bi
Caleb B. Smith, has given nc The write
assurance that he Tould carry out my propt
sitiens as soon as Congress would pass . Ia
referring thereto. Persons Of influence vi
urge the different railroads leading to tt
West to unite in taking such steps a5 shall il
crease The facilities for immigration. In Ch
cago they opened me prospects Of making
the next session Of the Legislature a motto
in behalf Of Immigration purposes.