The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1865-12-09

ring tho entire war. This il freely admitted by
many OF those who desire a similar law. Docs
not this fact prove that m expedient, not founded
on wise general principles is apt to DC injurious
If, however, o. Stay Law of some kind must be
had, tho bill under consideration presents as few
objections as any 1t provides for taking judg-
ment and payment Of part of debt and interest
after 1866.
The Emigration Bill Of Colonel WAGENH-z Was
then taken up and read for a seconds time On
motion to strike out tho eighth section. Colonel
WAGNER mado q powerful ar gument In defence of
tho schome, bringing out many facts known to Int
few in this State At tho close of his remarks tire
bill was made tho special order for Friday.
COL wAaENEn's sPEEcu
NJ, Speaker:
Great necessities domand great oxertions, and
great difficulties extraordinary resolution II there
State, that demanded enlightened patriotism, in
domitable energy and fearless liberality in her
children, that period is now. Frustrated by II pro-
tractcd and devastating war; plantations despoiled;
cities i'll ruins; our former system Of labor totally
dsorganized; bereft even of stock and farm
faith in an ever kind Providence, and our own mn
faltcring determination to strive and do manfully
under every disadvantage unto the end, till once
more the smiles of fortune and prosperity shall
illumine our land. But must go TO work uu-
dcrstandingly: The root of every human polity is
as aSa s"ss FG it the satG sroT
fruitful labor is n never-failing of wealth,
and an orderly, frugal and Industrious population
The prosperity of all communities rests on tho
labor which EFFORTS treasures from the soil Dr
shapes thom carefully afterwards. And its degree
depends on the intelligence and willingness of the
laboring class in doing its work. Havo we that
fruitful labor and that industrious population
win the freedmen work steadily and with bright
Of his family, and Of his old age and weakncss?
like the white man, to make himself self home home
solid resources of tho State We may not close
nate revolution has resulted in the total annihila-
ton Of industrial system, and that tho spring.
from which formerly streamed our great prosper
ity, has totally ceased to flow. The negro, that
was once our laborer, and such producer,
has assumed other relations; he is for the moment
mostly consumer; he was once source of pros-
perity, and no has now become source of irrita-
ton, dread and calamity 1t is true, there yet
hopes that the freedman under judicious sys-
moro useful aud valuable. 1 do not despair that
eventually such may be the case. But 1 am not
sangHine of our present success; and then, can
staring US in the face? Should VIC not rather
arouse our dormant energies at once, and adopt
example Of other States point out to us, as the
sure road to wealth, greatness and power? 1t
seems obvious that our upper and middle dis
tricts will, i'll few years. DO deprived altogether
of the sparse colored laboring population which
the war has yet left them: The freedman is pres
sing down to the coast. The Sea Islands and tide
regions will become his home his aegira uniform
y points that way. Who shall take his place
Shall our uplands remain idle for tho want of
sufficient laborers? Do we prefer to take tho
chances Of events, or will We not rather ourselves
shape our destiny may not pretend to greater
wisdom than others. but cannot hesitate to warn
my fellow-citizens when think SEQ them on the
brink Of precipice. Let us not flatter ourselves
that the days of slave-labor may ever more return
unto us. Not one Of all understand tho freedman
| Ea,
formerly, and trusts to realize prosperity from his
services, will find, long, to his bitter cost, that
he is mistaken; and the golden opportunity will,
perhaps, have passed away, when a founda-
ton Of comfort and riches might have been laid.
Capital, that m may now, perhaps be borrowed upon
be sunk, and the lands that are now held unto 80
tenaciousy, will be taken to pay for the deplora-
BILE mistake. How much wiser will it be- and how
az possible to take the funds realized in that
ner for Investment in smaller but safer and
pleasanter business, and to build up, not only
every individual prosperity but the fortunes of the
If 1--WE examine the statistics of the United States,
we will find that M the e.traordinary growth and
| owing, in a great measure, to European immigra-
tion. Over five millions OF Europeans have en-
to 1860. Add to these the children and descend.
ants that have been born to them during that
term, and We can account for the astonishing in
crease OF the population. In one Of the Western
States the European population is tifty-nine per
cent. Of the whole If we examine further, we shall
find that 1t Is not the old and decrepid who emi-
grate-nor the very young, nor the weak and sick
ly; but mostly people in robust health Of useful
and energetic age, with will and courage to do,
and with habits to prosper. It is true, indeed,
that there exceptions, but generally the above
description will be correct. I am not prepared to
prove this, by figures, in reference to Immigrants
generally, but have had opportunity to collect,
from time to time, facts in regard to the German
portion OF them, Of which msy make mention.
During the last month, 1887 Germans arrived in
the city Of New York, and these were all we'll todo
by official information OF the German Emigration
Commission Of Berlin in Prussia, that the German
emigrants, on average, carry with them in cash
about one hundred dollars each. In 1851, accord
ing to the official returns Of that Commission,
119 900 persons emigrated from the various States
OF Germany, taking along with them seventeen
millions thalers in gold. In 1852, according to the
same returns, lis, 900 persons emigrated, with a
capital Of fifteen millions thalers in gold. Other
yearly returns give us an approximate estimation,
and prove conclusvely that the immigrant does NOT
generally come with an empty hand Besides, they
generally come with knowledge OF trade or some
useful business, already educated and prepared
for active and industrious life. Has any one
ever cacuated how much it costs to support and
| educate person before he becomes able to sus.
tain himself and be useful to the State? Much oi
this large expense has been saved the American
communities for their immigrant population
Now, most Of these are o farming or mechanical
people, with health and strength and industrious
habits. May we not, then, admit that they are o
is fortunate enough to furnish them a refuge and
n hone2 Durinp tho dpoada from 1R5O RI 1870