The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-06-24
rMM1aRAr1oN AND coLoN1zAr1oN.

REFRIGERATION AND COLONIZATION.
The proposition made through these columns to
organize Farmers Association seems to have met
with general favor 80 far as We can learn, and has
impressed QUE farmers With the conviction that
concerted'nctien is altogether necessary toinsure
success in the objects proposed. One of the sug-
gestions IL regard to this Association, contem-
plateu the introduction of q foreign population in
our midst, through this combined and effective
agency, and eInbraces'a question worthy of seri-
GUS consideration by all. Although action may be
deferred for the present with respect to- immigra-
tion, We are inclined to think that this subject is
one Of the most important claiming the attention of
our farmers, and hence take the liberty of present
ing for their consideration the views and sugges-
tions of one entitled to a hearing and qualified
by experience to offer advice on the subject. We
refer to Gen. ]. D. IMBoDEN, of Virginia, who has
been devoting his time and talents in this direc-
tion for the benefit of his. native State, and who
has enjoyed superior facilities to ascertain the best
mode for the introduction of foreign element.
Without any aid from the State, Gen. IMBoDES es-
tablished ON agency in direct communication with
the New York Board of immigration, and was en-
abled to meet demand for 1000 laborers per
month at wages ranging from $40 to SIS and board.
Although inquiries came upon him thick and fast,
not more than one hundred actual orders were re-
ceived and be is now satisfied that the farmers Of
Virginia are.not yet prepared to incur the innreas-
ed expense, and make the radical change, involved
IL Co. 1oHa
After faithful experiment, at considerable loss,
he reluctantly abandoned the enterprise, and is
now directing all his efforts to colonization. He
believes great success will be achieved by persis-
tent effort, and the earnest cooperation Of land
owners but there are certain indispensable condi-
tions, briefly stated as follows. We copy from
Gen. IMBoDESs able and interesting article on th
subject in the last number of the Southern Planter
and Former:
lat. Enough land for q small colony, say 10000
acres at least, must be offered in one locality. II
need not be actually in one body, but must be suf-
foiently compact to afford neighberhood and social
advantages to the Settlers who will want churches,
schools and mechanics of their own within easy
distance of their homes.
I'd. The lands must be- offered nS low aad at-
tractiHe prices and for the larger part of the pur-
chase money credit of one, three and four years
must be given the settler paying interest annually
and occurring td,e debt by o lien on the property.
1t is only in this way that We can compete with
the cheap lands of the West in attracting foreigners
TO our State. We will make money in the end by
selling part of our vast unproductive territory ut
rates so low as TO insure their settlement; for
density of population and incrense of labor will
rapidly enhance the value of the residue to price
not now thought fby our people
Bird. The inducement above stated must be pre-
sented directlyto the European emigrant in his
own country, 30 as to fix his destination before
he starts across the Atlantic; and the information
must reach him in q way and through channels
that will command his implicit confidence, and
when he acts upon it and comes here, he must find
that he HAS not been deceived, that every letter
written back to the fatAerland will be an appeal to
the writer's friends to join him in his new and
prosperous home.
4th. Every facility must be afforded to the emf
grant from the time he bids his friends farewell in
tho old country, to speed him on his way to his
future home. He must be brought directly to our
own Virginia ports, and thence transported at the
least possible COST and in the shortest time, TO his
destination.
Do oil this and tens of thousands of families,
with means ranging from $500 to 5000, can be
c' HeAV C'S' va Out N'utO uoSouiCo 10
populous and wealthy as New York or PennsYl-
vania.
These Suggestions. 81 coarse, lock forward to
united effort on the part of tile people in every
section of the State, and are too enlarged for the
adoption of en- isolated community. But they are
practical, nevertheless and can be so modified
that every community having central organiza-
tion may take immediate steps to bring out colo.
ny, cvon though small in numbers These colo
nies, dotted here and there over the State, will
have their influence to attract emigrants; and in
q few years the onward sweep of circumstances
will proclaim even South Carolina, with her pres-
ent negro majority, redeemed from the accursod
fate to which she has been consigned by the devil
ish malignity of Radical Congress. Private en-
terprise has already established colony in Rich
land District, and trust that the united efforts
Of farmers in Anderson may bring about substan-
ial results in this respect. One fact must bo kept
constantly in view, namely, that organization and
concert Of action are indispensable to the welfare
end prosperity Of our people.