Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-13
THE NEW PROMISE OF MEASURES To
INDUCE EMIGRATION no THE srAVF.

A-sDsS IL EhAitHSSAhEte& 'ESe 'E'Es !. STATE
The appointment just made, Of Commits.
sioner of Emigration by the Governor, in pur
suance OF an act of the Legislature gives ear
nest at last that Maryland is to reap the bene-
mt OF that movement of population which
hitherto has been largely poured upon the
States OF the West. Whilst already our State
has been sought by large numbers from coun-
tries and States more densely crowded. and
who desire homes, it is yet evident that we
have not had that accession to our population
We should have had, considering our great adj
vantages over other States also bidding for
labor and capital, in the changes that have
taken place.
And whilst we do not know what is contem-
plated in the way of inducing emigration
hither, we cannot help believing that we should
at once take lessons of cities like New York 4:
and by the establishment of sort of depot or
head quarters in which to receive those landed
here from ships or railroads. throw around
them at once the protection of the State as
against the hosts of sharpers always on the
watch to swindle them, whilst at the same time
it might serve as a kind of magazine Of indus
try, whence the wants of farmers and others
might be supplied.
1t is well known that the Germans, especi-
ally, are generally well impressed with the
natural advantages of our State in climate
and soil and if any evidence was wanted Of
the fact, we might point to the already large
numbers of those people who have made the
Gt,4o ond ae,,oo;o llv ho oi+v ibo;r bo,,,a And
whilst their own benevolent associations do a
great deal towards protecting and informing
them on their first landing On our shores, much
devolyes upon the public authorities to see
that the way is made as smooth as possible
for their introduction to the new fields Of labor
they propose to fill.
And now if those who have not taken the
trouble to think Of the matter will consider
how much good may be achieved within com
paratlvely small compass; if they will recur
to the vast benefits conferred by as small an
establishment-comp with Castle Gar
den" the headquarters Of the Emigrant Com
missioners in New Iorl-as the Union Relief
Rooms near Camden Station, the matter will
be easily apprehended and suggestions might
be made by which these newly arrived emf
grants might be coilected-when needful to be
cared for, until they could provide for them
selves.
Hitherto, let it be noted, the comparatively
few emigrant vessels which have come to Bal
timore have had their passengers landed for q
journey at once to the West; but hereafter, and
especially with the successful establishment of
steam lines abroad, it should be the endeayor
OF all to stop them here by every fair induce
ment, affording them promptly the fullest and
truest information concerning the advantages
over other places for a settlement here.
That there IS new era promised in our
affairs, is so evident, that it will not do to
neglect anything which may enable us to COM
pete with others in developing the immense
natural wealth of the State And since
Charleston-as we see is the case-has COM
menced receiving ship loads Of emigrants
directly from abroad; if with matters there
from what has TRANSFERRED, offering much less
attractions than here, to say nothing of climate
for the northern European, if they can offer
inducements such as 10 turn streams of emil
grafton thither what ought not MARYLAND to
accomplish under the new and promising con-
dition of affairs presented in our State?
These are considerations We should think
calculated to impress all, and TO stimulate to
the uttermost all who have the destiny of the
State in their keeping. Governor Swami, we
are well assured takes an enlightened interest
in this matter of fostering the influx Of labor
and capital, and With the plans once system
atized for bidding successfully against other
States, we hope to see results such as will
gladden. the hearts of all.
And in taking measures in the direction in.
timated, there is little time to spare. Spring
is at last here, and thoee in want of labor will
be casting about to see what are the chances
Of procuring it. The Office of the Commits
aioner of Emigration promises 10 be an in
valuable agency in adjusting the matter of de
mand and supply, and should be regarded with
high degree Of favor by all interested in the
advancement Of the State.