New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-05-15
NORTH CAROLINA,
80 the EDITOR Of The Tribune.

hebalf Of emigration to tho South. WIZ yOu IN thlS
same behalf allow me- through the columns OF HE
TRIBUNE. to present, 20 Northern and European emil
aants tbe claims of North Carolinal II so, be good
enough TO publish the accompanying paper In
tbis paper-whch. as YOU will perceive, is Of con-
siderable lcneth-thcre are perhaps, dozen lines,
more or less. which NAV not hamonize exactly
with vour own views 1t is certain that You do not
REGARD me as quite orthodox on Race and Color May
Isurcest the possibility that your own opinions on
these subjects may not be perfectly sound! Besides,
YOU are well aware that, though o man may be de-
pornccd as heerodox that in itself is no proof that
he is wrong. Fifteen years ago. soven-oghths OF
your couutymen regarded you as heterodoN uh
other words wrong on tho Slavery question; now
nne-tcnths Of them plainly that on that par'ic-
ular subject, you were entirely night. Yours
II. r. HELPER.
NORTH CAROLINA As A FAIR AND FERTILE
FIELD OF THE SOUTH, FOR THE IMMEDIATE
INFLUX or NORTHERN AND EUROPEAN M
MIGRANTS.
10 tie People Of ne Northern and Nec-Engdid States;
NV object IN addressing you this communication is to
e1dcavor 10 show to as many Of you are already
dctermuedy aud couteutedy settled within the limits Of
fine old free States some Of the most important adyan
tagcs which, as st seems me- you might by at
once seeking and establishing for yourselves and fami
lies permanent homes in North Carolina Having made
this brief statement In explanation Of the end aimed at
In the present paper, dare say you will all readily com
prehcnd the full import Of the following correspondence
which has It's beginning and its end it two conlnumoa
tons: the first letter myself to several OF tne
prominent citizens OF Asheyie, in North Carolina '"eIe
AslIrvIL1F. n C., April ?, 1869.
GENTLEMEN: In the hope Of being able TO influence
many Northern and European immigrants 10 CONF anu
settle IN the South my purpose TO start noIM"u
in the course OF days For myself Alone n'eu Lo'
tI,er won arc warmly disposed TO foster ana en-
courage immigration TO our particular part OF lne
south and 10 the South generally for wen know tAa
Won are; but means OF facilitating me IN convincing
those at the North with whom may speak on this sub
feet that they viii be gladly received and we'll treated
they come hlhcr and settle among u.s. would thank you
20 give me, under your signatures written as
glranccs Of the facts TINS implied ask this because
irrespective Of any political religious opinions which
YOU may entertain you widely known to be among
the oldest the most respected, and the most influential
citizens OF Asheye, and because 1t is obvious that your
views and wishes in al matters Of general interest, are
Justly shared by large majority Of the people Of this
community.
Your testimony corroborative Of my own is desired on
che fOlowlDgpOins:
FIRST That the masses Of our people though not pro
Tossing 10 he exempt from certain weaknesses ana nper
fectous inherent in human nature, are nevertheless
possible and fast could reasonably be expected, to
the disastrous results OF the l9te war A., e., -, e.,
good faith abandoned Tor al tlne al schemes ana lucas
Third: That, even among the most rash and reckless
part OF population there Is now scarcely eelhia
Of serious purpose ever reUsabsh Slavery, and that
among 0nr more enlightened and progressive people, 10
suggestion TO this cud would find any favor or support
Fo,Yh That, while many Of honestly believe that
some Of the laws Of Congress- touching the blacks are
in their bearing upon the whites, uuwise, unkind un-
natural and unnecessary yet viii abide by them and
will oppose them only by facts aud by arguments feeling
ourselves sufficiently louHed ln inc POSITION that We
have e nothing TO fear from error SO long rs truth
Is left free combat IT." and further that we are by no
means unm!ndfQl Of the respect anu OOisagoAs Wlch
we owe % the elective acts Of the majority OF our cou-
illustrate anew Of tie cardinal principles Of our re-
FIN. Thatin our relations to tie National Govern
ueUt we are profoundly anxious 70 be surrounded by an
nc conditions favorable to justice, amy and peace and
positive grievances and for tie repeal Of all statutes and
an measures Of force which are in derogaton OF honor
and Inconsistent with the laws Of Nature We indulge the
earnest hope that no obstacle may be thrown IN our way
10 prevent Us from contributing hOcraIy and largely 10
The strength and WITH and greatness OF our common
SiJL: That we win not only not exercise any manner
OF hostility nor ID feeling toward those who. good citl
zeEs may DE Iieastd 70 C " ISti ' othcr Of iI
eral dispositions from even the fntest emotions OF the
Sere1H That viii neither countcnance nor tolerate
the persecution the pro crpon OF any man on account
70 think The less the worse Of amy one because OF ms
birthplace the place OF MS previous residence; ana
Z az NJ God vii as i'm artless disownment OF aii
eumity prejudice spring only from warm desire 20
promote private and pubic veal am Ee4tigne Win
much respect. yours truly, H. K HELPER
To siess-s n W. Wooifl B. j. Smith r. Polk ". W. Mcdowell
D. Rankin. (. J. Aston. other ctzeas Of AshevAe
AsHEvILLE, y. C., April r, 1862
II HELPER. esq-DEAE SIR: In reply 10 yours OF the
"a inst suggesting your visit 70 North
ern States with the hope Of inducing the immigration OF
Northern people 20 our section Of the country We need
hardly assure you that your object meets our hearty
approval and that will cordially cooperate with you
I'M any efforts YOU may be pleased 10 make IN this drcc
ton II may not De improper for MS 70 remark that |
while Il is a matter Of sincere consratuauOn and salts
faction on our part TO perceive tho ready facility with
which the great mass Of people are dbOrng 70 OBJ
ierate and forget the bitter asperues and animos-
ties Cncerdcred by and 90 reconcile themselves as fast
as poss he to- tie disastrous effects OF the unfortunate
civil war through which have Just passed ana whAe
70 the question Of secession, well as the Abortion OF
Slavery among u.s. so Tar as we Know or Deieye'
desire for the reopennS OF the one OF tue re-
While if il but Gne to candor 70 say that many Of
best people honestly regard much o: the legislation Of
Congress relative 70 tho negro, ia its bearings upon our
ov go a. r,t ouly uuyisc and uuEud but unnatu.
al ana unnecessary" yet are all willing, as ell
ueaung citizens abide by IT 20 long as 70 remains on
Re statute book tc recognized law OF the and ana we
prpOc no combat il only by sound argument and
Ewing DO the hope aud belief that closer acquaDt nee
and the consequent convincing OF inc IN, true
people OF both sections OF common country VIII soon
sred rd ne - sIuious pubjc iOcy 10 the end that a
stronger bond Of uniOn may grow UP between us, ana /
that all unpleasant heartburnDgs ana chickering's may
western North Carolina has great surplus Of fertile
lands and while mountain streams abound ~ unln-
proved waterpower, in quantity and variety more tnan
1xuraie m the enjoyment Of the most salubrions and
delightful climate on the American continent and the
Tie Immigration Of good people Of al occupations,
Who come among us TO ldehiy tIen59iEGs Yea NAM o
assist IN It's development and prosperity we assure
you only approved, but most earnestly desired by
our people and 10 all such we feel We can safely
promise a cordial reception.
In conclusion allow 70 say that 20 al good and true
men NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. South, East and West-we cx-
teud cordial invitation 70 come and east their lOt among
Us and promise them hearty welcome We are, very
respectfully, yours truly
Nosi Patton A. T. Sgmmey Z Raj ;Tlo@'' l. Gs2n W Ii r.
j. I.Nu d. a. ~ ~.