Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
N. L. corner Of Baltimore and North SITS,
BALTIMORE Anril > 1885

SGR:-The subject of Immigration has engaged the
attention of the General Assembly of Maryland dur
ing several sessions without any practical result until
the session of 1865. The House of Delegates of that
body had prepared a statement of the Agricultural
and Mineral resources of the State and number Of
copies printed in English and German for general
distribution. with the design of attracting inmigra-
ton to the State.
Beneficial results following this initiative move
ment the same General Assembly, at the extra Scs-
sion OF 1866 carrying out the suggestions of the Gov
ernOr in his message, provided additional facilities
for advertising to the world the immense resources Of
the State, and for still further aiding and encouraging
immigration.
An act was passed, entitled An act to encourage
and facilitate immigration into the State of Mary
land
This act provides for the appointment of Com
missioner of Immigration who shall also be the Sec.
rotary. and be under the immediate control of the
Board of Public Works.
The Commissioner has been appointed by the
Governor.
The act also provides that the said Commissioner
shall open Office in Baltimore that shall be Access
sbe at all times to the agriculturists and business
men Of the State, that the Board of Public Works
shall keep for general reference specimens of the
leading agricultural and mining products of the
State of Maryland. and the daily prices current of
the Baltimore market for the convenience of ngri-
cuturists and others visiting said office; and said
Board shall furnish, whenever desired in connection
with the operations of said bureau reliable informa
ton IN regard to the internal improvements and gen
eral financial condition of the State together with
authentic maps and charts showing the geographical
position of the State Of Maryland, and her railway
system now completed or proposed to be built"
The office thus provided for has been permanently
established in the second story of the building on the
Northeast corner Of Baltimore and North streets
entrance North street.
This Office will DO accessible 70 Won at all tir,o
You will fin me in attendance ready to communicate
any information you may desire in reference TO the
SUBJECTS enumerated in the act as well as to the pro
gress OF Immigration, and prepared to assist Won
without charge, in procuring white labor for auticu
tural or other purposes.
The act further provides "thatrthe said Commits
Sloner OF Immigration shall DO specially charged
with the duty of inviting capital and labor into the
State OF Maryland by means of immigration; he shall
prepare and distribute or to be prepared and
distributed both at home and abroad sucb f,ots ond
information as may conduce to complete full and
satisfactory understanding of the agricultural mine
ral' manufacturing and general commercial resourcce
OF the State Of Maryland and shall keen ALWAYS omen
to inspection in said Office, reliable exhibits of all
property In the market for sale, with the terms an
nexed as far as such information can be obtained
together with accurate maps and charts showing the
location of such property and the relation in ,yb;t
1t stands to railways built, or intended to he
built and such other facilities by means of payigablc
waters or otherwise. as may be deemed advanta-
geous."
In order to carry out efectually the provisions OF
this section of the act it is earnestly desired that YOU
Will fully and freely cooperate with me- 1t is q
matter In which you, a citizen of the State aro
vitality interested Every addition to the population
OF your Stateaightens the burdens of taxation and
enhances the value of your property to say nothing
OF the advantages of a residence in our midst of a
ciasS OF hardy, energetic people. who have made
blossom the sterile lands of New England, or the
truga and industrious foreigner who cultivates HIS
land by the inch instead of by the acre
10 render this cooperation effective II Is rcou;rod
that you will not only assist me in eybibitino f,,I
and complete list of all the property in the State for
sale but that you will communicate to me mt all timcs
every item, no matter how unimportant you may
consider it, bearing upon the condition and
of the State.
Especially do solicit immediate replies to tho fol-
lowing questions:
What is the area of your farm?
Where is it located?
How much land have you under cultivation?
How much woodland?
what is the character Of the soil under cultivation
what Is the kind and quality Of the timber
What crops do you usually raise?
What is the average yield per acre?
ID any poruon OF your tarm especially adapted TO
grazing?
Do you raise any fruit-if so, what is its ouaIitv
and the average yield?
Have you ever tried grape culture-if so, with what
success; if not-do you think grapes would thrive
well your farm?
Are there are any mineral deposits on your farm
if so, of what nature?
Are there any valuable clays on your farm-if So
of what character?
Is the water good and abundant?
What is the general health of the yicinityY
Lsyour farm for sale-if so, what are the lowest
terms?
by making this matter personal, will be enabled
form more correct idea of tho adaptability of
particular locations to the different requirements OF
every applicant. so as to direct him at once to the
epot ne Is In search Of thereby saving him iresomc
over large districts and frequent DISCOURAGE
nent resulting, as it often does in his entire ohan
uonmeht OF the pursuit of home in MARYLAND
nope you will see the Importance ot a,,sr,o.i,,
promptly the above questions whetbe- 49,, s s-liS
for sale or not As are working in - 49,. I'M Is
L trust we will work together, and barmon;n,,a,,
There is nothing but vigorous effort remit
make our sparsey settled and often poorly cut;vtoa
lands TEEN with an energetic population and bloop
as an Eden.
Give me your cordial corporation and the work
will be accomplished.
Respectfully, your obedent servant
WILLIAM X. COLE