The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-10

duty of every good citizen to abstain from
nnfriendly and harsh criticism and oppo-
s;tion to those who are alive and active IN
meeting the duties and dangers of the hour
in attempting the execution Of matured
nlans of enterprise, while we may be list
less. desp onding, and inactive; therefore,
be it
Resolved, |. That it is man!festly the
d,,tv and interest of the people Of Virginia
onj tbeir neiobbors of North Carolina to
promote by all means in their power the I'M
MIGRATION of farmers, manufacturers, mer-
oh ants, and laborers, and TO tina. emu NC
appeal to our fellow-citizens TO sell or tease
at reasonable prices and on easy terms, anu
at the earliest practicable PERIODS, sucn
lands az they cannot now prohtaoiy cult
yate themselves to all who are inclined 70
purchase or lease and settle amongst US.
90. To encourage the Immigration OF
foreigners who may not speak our language,
or for other reasons may wish to settle IN
colonies, it will be wise policy for the land
owners of the different counties, as far as
practicable, to offer for sale or lease on
reasonable terms to immigrants as large
and compact bodies of land as can be
secured together.
"3. That we appeal to the landholders of
| virginia and North Carolina not to forget
the claims of their own native sons, but Of
fer to all such every practicable means to
encourage them to habits of industry and
usefulness. We would also embrace with
delight the returning sons of Virginia and
North Carolina who may have become dis
satisfied with the existing condition of the
more southern States. We, representing
large constituency of Virginia and North
Carolina, with unaffected sincerity and
cordiality invite immigrants from the peo-
pie of the other States of the United States
and of Europe to settle in our midst, and to
cooperate with us in restoring Virginia and
North Carolina to prosperity and happl-
ness, and in securing continued progress
and advancement and we make this our
emphatic declaration, that citizens from
other States can find homes in Virginia and
North Carolina, where all proper regard
will be rendered to their feelings and opin-
ions, and to the comfort of their families
and the assertion that individuals of the
northern States cannot reside here in
safety and comfort is SANDER upon our
people.
4. That the formation Of county or local
land companies will greatly facilitate the
sale or lease of lands and promote immi-
grafton; and we earnestly recommend the
Immediate organization of such companies,
and suggest form of charter THAT can be
granted by the Circuit Courts while IN ses-
sion and the judges in vacation) as embo-
dying all the essential features of such o
scheme, both as regards the operation of
the separate companies and their comblna-
ton and cooperation and we urge upon
all the counties here represe nted, and such
others as may unite in the movement, the
adoption of measures to organize their re-
spective companies without delay and to
facilitate this object, the delegates to this
convention are hereby appointed commit
tees in their respective counties to carry
out this resolution"
as. That the railroads Of this State
and North Carolina are earnestly ap-
pealed to to extend every facility in their
power, but especially, by reduced rate of
fare, to encourage into our midst all per-
sons who desire to examine lands with n
view to purchasing or leasing, and to give
the benefit of such reduction to their fami-
lies when removing to occupy lands pur-
chased or leased. And in the removal of
colonies, when they come in a body to set
tie on the line of any railroad in their
States, we recommend the example of the
Richmond and Danville railroad company
to forward such colonies in special immi-
grant trains, free of charges, to their dcsti-
nation"
Believing that in this practical age
of enterprise and activity, the opening
of the railroad lines where they do not ex-
list in our State, would prove to be one of
the most efficient auxiliary means of pro-
noting immigration that could possibly be
created therefore
Resolved, 6. That the construction of
sufficient number of railroads to insure
speedy and cheap transportation to and
from market is a sure means Of Inducing
intelligent and energetic men to settle IN
our States.
81. That the construction Of the Nor
folk and Great Western, the Chesapeake
and Ohio, and the Airline railroads,
would be of incalculable advantage to our
agricultural, mineral, manufacturing, and
commercial interest, and would make Vlr-
GINA and North Carolina the most deslra-
Bile field for men of energy and enterprise
in every department"
The report was unanimously adopted
after which the convention was, by invita-
ton, addressed by Mr.. Reidenbach, Ger
man gentleman, who was present, and who
endorsed the resolutions, particularly as
referring to the immigration of foreigners.
He warned the citizens Of Virginia against
the employment of agents abroad whom We
did not know to be well suited for the work.
| 1t was one requiring much tact and skill,
and the agent had it in his power, If he
chose to exercise it, of sending us the SCUM
| and refuse of the redundant population OF
the cities Of the Old World.
The Hon. John Kerr, of Yanceyville, n.
c., then addressed the convention in ap-
| propriate and well-timed language, which
ELECTED much applause. His speech con-
tains many practical remarks, and your re-
porter regrets that the already great length
of his report prevents his giving at least
| an abstract of it.
The Convention then adjourned.
The delegates departed feeling that there
had been great unanimity of sentiment on
these important matters, and that their stay
had been pleasant one.
Nor must We forget to acknowledge the
| attentions of Mr.. Lacy, the polite manager
| of the hotel, who did all in his power to
| render the delegates as comfortable as pos
sible. +.