Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-08-27

ty, is at present before us. 1t contains
much valuable information in regard to the
resources OF State which has in the past
been much neg acted by the immigrants.
The doctor, in addition to setting forth the
practical advantages which must meet the
settlers In North Carolina, tenders to the
people at present residents there much
wholesome advice in reference to the fu-
ture management of their lands and farms
He explains how idle and absurd it would
be to imagine that State could ever re-
trieve its losses by engaging in useless
complaints about the reconstruction acts,
by indulging in vain regrets about hard
times, or by continuance in that endless
round of political excitement which has
already been so destructive of the happi-
ness and we'll being of the people," Strict
attention to the duties of agriculture is
very wisely enjoined by the doctor upon
tho people. He regards this as the only
hope for the State, and holds that it is on,
| ly by systematic and persistent appli-
cation of science and art to the great cause
of agriculture that we must look for that
Improvement in our condition, and for
that material redemption of the State
which every man should put forth his best
efforts to accomplish" This is good sub
stantial advice, and we are pleased to learn
that the Southern States are in general
acting upon it. The Southerners were
our enemies, but they fought we'll and no.
bly,, and now that they have been forced
to drink the cup of adversely, they are
showing that they are not the stuff to sue
sumb to misfortune, but that they arc de-
termined, so far as in them lies, to demon
strate to the world that they have tho pluck
and the courage to render their present
adversely but of temporary duration.
The manhood Of men who fought a four
years terrible war, and suffered the worst
of hardships, would be unworthy of the
name if it were not equal to the emergen-
cies of the honr. Tho people Of North
Carolina have, by their immigration efforts
given proof that they are not afraid tC
buckle the armor Of good citizens, ready to
do battle in the honorable contests for
commercial and agricultural advancement.
They have only to work on and hope on,
to fear no danger, but manfully to fight
the misfortunes which war has put upon
them, and before a great while their
farms, which the torch had left desolate,
will be restored and their lost estates will
be regained hundred fold more profit.
ably. before long they shall have con.
quered that prosperity which is ever in
store for thrifty and determined people.
The people of North Carolina, and in
deed of the South, have determined that
for few years at least they must discard
the Interesting and hospitable virtues of
the Irish, and replace them with the
Steiner aud more successful virtues of
Scotchmen. They must, for q time, cease
to be kthe hospitable and uncalcuating
owners of broad ceres, which they cannot
cultivate to advantage, and strive to re-
trieye their fortunes by economy and re-
trenchment, and by disposlug of the sur
plus lands, the holding of which must
eventually necessitate the selling Of the
whole for taxes. The question then of
course naturally arises : to whom are these
surplus lands to be sold The purchasers
were certainly not in the State of the time
the association was formed, and those who
were there and might have been anxious to
purchase, had not the wherewithal to close,
even with tho liberal terms which are
offered to settlers. The only alternative
left was to establish an immigration
bureau, with proper officials, whose duty
would be to disseminate reliable in
formation in regard to The vast un-
Developed resources of the State. The
results Of the operations OF the association
SO far have been such as to exceed the
most sanguine expectations. The la5ors
in Europe of Messrs. VIM. It. Atkinson
and Edward Irueb have been crowned with
success. These gentlemen were instructed
to act as agents TOR the purpose Of visiting
Germany, IN December last, and, in the
face of very great difficulties (contending
as they had to do with agents from other
localities, including the British provinces,)
they have succeeded in engaging very
large number Of laborers for the people of
the eastern part of the State, some of whom
have already arrived and others have their
passage tickets in their hands. Every at
tention is shown the immigrant Oh arrival,
and every facility afforded him for reach
ing his destination In the shortest posi-
BILE time The class which is principally
desired consists Of those who are able to
pay a small amount down and take up and
farm the rich lands Of the State but all
classes, labOrers, skilled artizans, &C., are
welcomed heartily. The association can
not too strongly condemn land specula-
tions as they are called. The members of
the immigration society are working to
promote the agricultural and commercial
interests of the State, and to render i'm
migrants comfortable and prosperous
The best policy for seller aud immigrant
is TO dispose of lands in small sec
tions at moderate prices, without
the Intervention of the agent or specu-
jator. This plan Will be just to all the
individuals concerned. The association is
a standing agent between buyer and seller,
and with it 40 real estate agent" or
Speculation is required. The association
has no private ends to serve, no axes, po-
litical OF otherwise, to grind, no commits
sions to charge. The only object Of the
association is to promote the happiness of
the people of the Slate, and to protect
those who seek homes in North Carolina
from abroad and from other sections Of
the Union. al information in regard to
prospects and resources in North Carolina
can be obtained by addressing Jordan
Stone, the secretary of the society, who
resides at Weldon, n. G.
By reference to tables Of mortality it
will be found that North Carolina is actu-
ally ole of the healthiest States in the
Union. The settler will there he happier
than. he might be in many another localitie',
for he will see less vice and be less exposed
to sickness than in other places The |
West which is rich, prosperous and grow
ing fast, can easily spare a fair share of the |
vast crowds which annually find their way
to the praires. All that the Southern |
States require to do is to make a strong
effort for portion of this annual Euro