The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-28
Richness or Southern Lands.
TO THE EOYTOR or THE UppAuD

The late npheavings OF the continent have revolution
lied all the social ond business relations Of life tho
Southern States II will require time and philosophy for
that people entirely to adapt themselves TO the changed
condition Of things. So far we enabled to gather
the tone of public opinion it is emphatic and audable
and almost unanimous in accepting their present status
the only solution Of the treasured pas and they are
now essaying to build up what remains fitting monu
ment TO the promised future. To this end there If
general resolve to invite immigration southwark by in
duccmcnts Of cheap lands, temperate climate and the
MAG niceat resources gold, iron, coal and other
mineral productions which abound in the middle tier Of
staes running from Tho Atlantic westward toward the
Rocky Mountains.
Comprehensive IN progress TO secure
emigration, only from the Northern Ststes
of the Union, but especially from the Scotch,
Irish and German .yeomanry Of Europe All kinds
and classes Of lands already in the market. In
Virginia The rich auvias OF the James York and Kappa
hammock rivers; the champaign counties OF tho Pied
mont the splendid grass and wheat lands OF her
beautiful valley afford special inducements for invest
mcnt and immigration In the bowels OF hcr mountains
are gold iron and COAL equang h not eSccling the de-
posts OF England Her climnte Is unsurpassed for
health and general salubry. The gentle bfeezes from
the waters Of the Chesapeake embrace the more vigorous
winds OF the Acghanies and vie In generous emulation
10 bless her people with the most genial and equable
climate in the temperate zone; and II only needs an
vest Of prosperity and greatness.
Tho lands upon the tributaries Of the three great sounds
in North Carolina fruitful the Nile. Her whole
eastern slope has been ty termed the Egypt OF
America The land IL entirely level and the soil Of black
oam hence of cultivation The average production
Is fifty bushels Of per acre, and its fertility in
exhanstibe. With water navigation to the gates OF
commerce. these lands will vic with the prafies OF the
West In this department Of agriculture The turpcntnc
lands abound from Weldon to Wilmington, and stretch
across the whole eastern front OF the State No country
in the world POSSESSES such wealth In naval stores Tho
long lcafed yellow pines will supply all the wants or
| commerce and the naves Of Europe and America The
price these lands from tSo dollars per acre ana
upwards and know OF field Of investment so in
viting and profitable.
The whole central plateau Of the state contains rich
deposits of minerals Iron and coal abound IN surface
mounds which require but little mining To unboson;
and gold formations exist throughout this whole region
Of country. The usual summer rains frequently bring
| 10 The surface gold quartz amounting in value 70
! a thousand fold more than the land itself,
| aud the owner thus becomes enriched with
! more than Arabian wealth. The western coun-
tics afford fine grazing and are adapted for sheep
or cattle The whole State is suited for general farming
purposes The climnt, and soil arc favorable for all
kinds fruits especially the grape which is OF indigenous
| growth and abounds In every variety.
The described CHARACTERISTICS OF Virginia and North
Carolina apply with equal aptness 10 Maryland Kentucky,
Tennes and tho northern portions OF South Carolina,
Georgia and Alabama Nouneous nature has SPREAD her
fair mantle over Tins whole or states, and u only moods
the engines OF industry and enterprise ~ develop their
great resources the power Of their wonderful future