Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-24

The Swiss Immigration Scheme.
Report OF the Commissioner 20 the
United States.
Els Preference for the South over The
West and the Reasons for IL.
suggestI0ns 70 the soRsharR PeOpIe.


In the Wig Of Thursday, we mentioned having
seen the report Of CaptAin Plunacher Conimis-
sioner Of The Swiss Emigration Society. This ra-
port has been forwarded to tho sociely a vol TO
the Government Of Switzerland, through .he Coz
sulste at Washington. Deeining It to be q docu-
nent Of importance 70 our people, we spread be-
fore them Official translation, obiigingy furnish
ed rs by Consul General Hitt, who has lately been
IN this city, in Communication with General limbo
den, the Board Of Immigration, Governor Wells
and General Schoaeld, with whom his interviews,
We learn, were entirely Satisfactory.
The following ia Captain Plumachers report
All who take interest in the fate Of those of our
countrymen who emigrate TO distant parts Of the
world, have watched with deep solieitnde the mis-
lion entrusted TO me rs Commissioner Of the Swiss
Emigration Society and their best wishes no doGb.
accompany the undertaking
They will, however be surprised to learn that in
place Of going to the great est which has thus far
been The rsoipisntof European Emigrstinns Itracad
nv course towards the South, and manv will sag
Why 20 the South, impoverished it is and under
military rule, when the West offers inducements in
lands and mesns 10 industrious emgrants, such Rs
will come from Germany and Switzerlan07 p
This question has been raised also in this ooun-
try by men in high position.
The answer Is So long as the Institution Of slavery
existed In the Southern States II would have been
folly 10 visit them with view Of encouraging EN-
igration to those States. Since slavery no longer
1
cent country.
Up 70 this time the tide Of emigration set blindly
towards the West and even now the larger portion
Of it will seek the destination but l ask the
man. desirous 10 enigrste why will you 60 to the
far West when fertile lands are much nearer when
Maryland, Virginia. North Carolina, Tennessee.
! Alabama, offer Inducements TO emigrants, which
can not be surpassed elsewhere, nay more, scarcely
equallsd
1t would be said: Why 90 far South IS Alabama
| Yes, North Alabama.
The Indians, when driven By civilization from
the New England States, did not say without cause
when resching that State, " Alabama-here lot Us
| rest u
As far South AZ Alabama we find many sections
peculiarly adapted for the settlement of European
emigrants, especially for those Of South Germany
and Switzerland.
The border States especially have in the higher
or mountainair sections 3 splendid climate to b'
readily compared 20 that Of Northern Italy, an
abundance OF the most fertile lands where tht
flowers and fruits OF the North and the tropics
grow and bloom together; splendid forests abound
inc in every variety of wood suitable for building
and other purpose rich in water power and refresh
| ing springs minerals in abundance and m'nera
springs unsurpassed IN efficacy by our most noted
| springs on the Continent. Mild winters prevail
/ long enough to LET nature rest compelling The Tar
mer only for q short time to stay idle
In country like the United States, where tim'
1
TIE intereoarse with these States ana the hands
alluded To- by railroad and otherwise, is decidedly
as good IS with the West, and the advantage exist
/ that being near the markets Of New York. Fhlia
delphia Baltimore ia fact the principal ports o
the United States, all goods required or manuIac
/ tured can be promptly received and the produce
/ the farmer Obtains a sale at least month in ad
vance Of the West
It has been stated by persons who acknowledge
/ that a The advantages cited above exist and WIT
snpra-.iste them that still il would be impossible Z
blish anv settlements in The Southern States be
cause the emigTants would be treated Ike forme
slaves, that lawlessness ruled supreuie and many
/ other assertions equally unIounded In Europe
also, this opinion IS largely entertained, and no
many months have psssed since the writer Of ines
/ lines bad the same view OF Southern affairs.
In Europe il IS generally believed that the South
srn people now that they have been vanquished b
the North cherish inveterate hatred towards 81
who win attempt 70 obtain their lands fer settle
ment and introduce white labor.
This impression has been larely disseminated b.
the persistent and unblushing falsehood Of ineor
rigible enemies Of the Southern people. The Ees;
fully aware Of the manifold advantages Wn'e
Southern lands oer 20 the emigrants fully eonscloa
that since the abolitioa OF slavery, no impedimen
70 free white labor exists, feaTs now, and not Wild
out good cause, that this current OF wealth, WIG
hiss flown constantly for years past into Der 5omal
! will now beyond doubt diverge towards The South
arm Atlantic and Middle States And 70 PFeven
tbs "a Tar a. possibls new and substantial isdnet
merits are offered 70 the new ocmer from the o.
world. Capitai is freely used 70 establish the em
grant In TIE vast domains purchased and held &
Specnlators. Yet notwithstanding all tais 70 tn
course Of time TIE tide of emigration %iil SCI y
wards the beautiful lands Of Virginisi Nerth Csfo
lina, Tennessee Northern Alabama, States wnle
are connected with the principal ports O. the "a
ted States BY easy access, through rallroAa az
steamboat communications. Here on these bros
lands. teeming with luxurious vegetation, rich ,
mineral wealth, wstered By rivers Offering unsal
PASSED wnterpoweF; here will the wesried Eoropca
seek TO establish for himself end his dear ones re
and bAepy home.
True. the present political statsF Of The Soa.h
stiIi En uncertain one, and afcts seriously the n
mediate emigration 20 those States. But l loE
earnestly thas soon liberal and bcneGcent polio
viii be insugurAied towards ihia fair portion ot u
American Union.
All she Southern States have nov eommenesa
encourage emigration from abroad. They eann
otFsr anT other inducemsnt than their broad SET
living IDLE and waste The former labor ThiS
titled the soil Is now rendered almost useie
through The results Of the late unhappy struggle
.
II must be clear 20 every rejecting mind that o
, Of the grostest blessing which tine can oesto~ 3
on the Soutbarn States is the Introduction Of an 6
tensive foreign immigration And = = iar .
governnoent of fheee States as ldT ae they are g