The Placer herald., 1865-01-28
From the Mazatau Times.
ID Immigrants Our Agricultural Resour-
caS, etc,

% Immigrants-0u Agricultural Resour-
ces, etc.
Per last steamer we are in receipt IF a
letter from friend in the State Of Nevada
bearing date Franktown, l4th December,
wherein the writer makes few appropria,e
inquiries in regard to this country. Beiuw
viii bo found the questions submitted, to
each of which our answer is appended.
lst. Is agricultural land easily to be- obs
tanned, either by renting or purchasing?
Iha. there is a large area Of unoccnpied
land in the Department Of Sinaloa which is
susceptible of cultivation to advantage, there
can be no doubt The lands adjacent to the
Preside are held under grant from the
general Government to the corporation, aud
at present can only be obtained by leasing
In other localities, at greater distances from
this port, there are lands, but upon what
terms The public lands could be obtained, OF
what price would be asked for private lands,
we cannot say.
%. If desiring 10 put in crop this next
season, could land be had that is cleared and
ready for cultivation!
1t would be difficult to obtain land al
planted till June or July, the farmer would
have ample opportunity to clear his own
land, if he arrive here as early as April.
50. Are there plenty of aborer.! and if
there are, what can common field hands be
had at?
For the present wants Of the country,
there are plenty Of laborers, who can be
bired for City cents day and board them
Selves but this matter is governed in great
measure by tho condition, peaceful or war
like, OF the country.
4th. VIII it be necessary in coming to
the country for the purpose Of farming TO
bring agricultural imp Iemen,s?
Yes; and VIC would remark that they have
been heretofore and We suppose will continue
to be admitted free Of daly.
9th. Is it GOOD cotton and tobacco
cogntry, and how much can 10 raised per
acre Of either in an ordinary season, and
how much will it cost Der acre to put in
crop?
This is unquestionaby good cotton conn.
try. Cotton has been raised here in such
quantities rs to dem monstrate the fact beyond
controversy. Four hundred pounds to the
acre is regarded as a low estimate Of the
yield. We know Of two men who put in a
crop of tfty-two acres Of cotton with 5000,
besides clearing the land; they expect yield
of 600 pounds per acre. Tobacco also yields
well, and is easier to raise than cotton.
9th. Could man with a small capital
say $1,000 or $500, do anything in the
farming business?
Yes. You see our answer TO the fifth
question.
7th. Would it be advisable for an enter
country, with the expectation OF getting en-
ploymenl:
Wo would not urge q man without capital
to come to this country at this tmo with the
hope Of readily obtaining remunerative en-
ployment; but, in our Judgment, this coun
try will soon require laborers and mechanics
Of all classes, as it has not as yet the popu
lation adequate for the development Of its
resources.
8th. Is there any protection for Ameri-
cans in the country!
Yes. There is the same protection for
Americans that there is for other Foreigners
Although tDtT6 mas D6Ou no discrimination
against our own countrymen, they have not
received the Difference which too many of
them expect under any and all circumstances.
That there may be some feeling in the minds
Of The authorities here in regard to the ac
ton of the California press, in asserting the
intention of the American people, in cer'
tain contingency, TO attempt the expulsion
of the French from Mexico, we think is
more than likely: but any American with
good common sense can very easily set him
self right with the authorities if be really
feels friendly to the Imperial Government
To all such we feel certain the Imperial Gov
ernment will afford full and complete pro-
tection but to such as have their hearts SCI
upon some future period when "maniiest des
tiny" shall assert its right to supplant thi.
government and to annex this part Of Mexico
to the United States, we cannot believe the
authorities will show any favor whatever; il
would be strange if they did.