Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-19
Meeting OF the Bradley County Auxil-
laFY Board OF Emigration.
CLEVELAND, Feb. l, 1858
Linnla. "A - maatinr read and adopted.


Minutes ef lAst meeting read and adopted
Az ip,sssion having prevailed that much I'M
eertan to life exists in this country, the following
f&olut re sdopee
Is been circulated through many
rtions f e country, TO the prejudice of this sec
ton That insecurity 70 citizens exists and that pro-
pertv owners are opposed to persons coming TO set
lie among them therefore, be it
RssoEvsd, That TO give an expression OF the sense
Of this meeting, we offer for the consideration Of
those interested
lgt That we guarantee ali the immunities and
privileges to be enjoyed elsewhere, not only In per-
ional security, but hearty cooperation in develop
ing the resources Of the country.
I'd. That all good men are invited with their
families.
Cd. That the organization Of this Board was for
the purpose of inviting and extending the hand Of
fellowship to all persons who may wish 70 become
citizens and honestly discharge the duties devovng
upon them.
The advantages are cheap lands soil and cli-
mate adapted to the growth Of Indian corn, wheat
rye oats, barley, clover, roots and grasses Of all
kinds-.he culture Of fruits such as peaches, ap-
pies plums strawberries, pears, grapes Of all va
rieties for the manufacture Of wine-cotton may be-
as heretofore, extensively cultivated. In fact, no
country can be made more self sustaining. The
prosperity Of the county invites the attention OF the
traveller. BE finds new churches and fine residences
/ being built with CnurCnes OF all OenomllabiO1s
prosperous and healthy IN tones educational fsei-
ties not only In free schools but institutes; n1er.
chants solvent and enterprsing; agriculture enjoy
ing the auspices Of society &c encourage by an
nusl exhibitions the productions Of the country
/ NatioHsl Bank, wealthy citizens, an intelligent
community sobriety, temperance societies a weeSly
journal, manufactures, steam mills, good hotels,
| with first class accommodations, summer resort
| Ladds Springs, s few miles distsnt-snd railroad
communication In foEty-eight hours with New
4 York, Cincinnati Charleston and New Orleans.
The Holston Conference, in view of the health
and wster Of Cleveland has selected It to locate 8
FIRST class Male College in its vicinity, which shall
rival the famous Emory and Henry College and the
University Of Virginia, having the superior advsn-
tsges Of climate, which embraces sRlubrity OF the
mountains with the softness of the South.
Coal and iron are easily accessible the country
Astounding in minerals and on the projected line OF
railroad to Ducktown, hne water power may be
available where the busy hum Of manufacturing
at no distant day, may add to the Importance snd
| wealth of Tennessee fine opening for Gotten and
spinning factories foundries machine and agrioul-
tural works with market at our own doors. Tc
the emigrsnt and capitalist we say come
| To facilitate emigration, system Of Land Reg
istry and other property, established. Any cit
zen having property for sale in any district IN the
county may enter it, describing location and stating
price at the Office Of the Secretary.
| The Cleveland Banner, KNOXVILLE WIG, Chat
tanooga and Nashville papers, were requested Il
publish these proceedings.
Board adjourned to meet on the first Monday il
| March. P. NJ. CRAIeNuLEs, Pres't.
r. G. Cross Sscy.