The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-05

able to meet the demands Of patriotism, as well
as Of manhood, by graphing with fortune IN the
harder labors Of field and forest.
We have lost our deferentia element, and now
need substitute, and we doubt whether that
substitute can be found anywhere else than IN
the application OF mind to the science Of agrt-
furnished by chemistry and natural philosophy
in all its branches, bringing to bear upon our
labors the mechanical ingenuity which is so
operations above ALL engaging the interest OF
the operative by according to him the respect
due to honest labor and his Legitimate share In
the proceeds OF his toil, and we see no reason
why our State should rot resume her rank, and
even surpasS her anc!ent ren0wl.
tits not necessary tG refer again to our soil and
climate; there is nothing In the world superior,
and for many productions, nothing equal to
them. While our Maker, with one hand. has
deprived us of an element OF strength, which
was also to some exterI source OF weakness. It
Is circumstance worthy Of special notice and OF
special gratitude that, with the other, He has
laid bare, in our soil. an unexpected treasure, far
more valuable than mines OF gold.
We lack now but one thing TO insure unlimited
success-the application OF science and mental
cultivation to our unequaed resources Let US
not delay to supply this want. and, In order to
make beginning we propose the following
resolutions:
l. ReSelvsl, That it is important to the welfare
OF our State that her agriculture should heuce-
forth be regarded as science.
g. ReS0lued, That measures be Immediately
taken to organize agricultural institutions among
US. a. 10 49,
g. RESOLVED, That an effort be made to procure
and set In operation a model farm, In some
healthy portion OF the State.
DR.. F. P. Porcher, from the Committee on Flora,
stated that 9, report on the subject had been pre-
pared but requested that further time should be
allowed for its consideration by the committee.
Agreed to.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD
COMPANY.
Hon. George A. Trenholm stated that the fol-
lowing resolutions had been adopted by the South
Carolina Railroad Company, and he had been
delegated to submit tnern to the convention.
l. Resciced, That II the committee find that the
lands OF the company are suitable for cultivation.
they be authorized to soy to the convention tnat
so iar as said lands are concerned this company
Is willing 10 unite 10 general scheme, unueE
which land shall be provided on Iosrai terms @ LOT
emlgrants coming to occupy and cultivate tne
same
Mr. Trenholm observed that the nberalIty OF
the proposition was such, that it went to the ex-
te2t OF bestowlng upon the immigrant the alter
nate lands Of the company without charge.
The announcement was received with great
applause. ........f. 81,
2. Resolved That whenever reliable company
shall be formed for the establishment OF perma-
nent line OF steamers between Charleston and
drstclass European port, to consist or not less
than four ships, 1t shall be the interest and duty
OF this company to subscribe to the stock Of such
steamship company to q fair extent. Provided
That the same shall not exceed $25, 900 to each
steamer, and provided, that no part of such SUBJ
scrption shall be made until other subscriptions
shall be made sufficient to build at least one
steamer. ~.
8. Resolved That II q proposal to form such COM
pany be brought under the consideration OF the
Convention on immigration, the delegates Of this
company be authorized to communicate the
above resolution to the convention.
4. ResolUed, That the president OF this company
communicate this resolution to the president OF
the Georgia Railroad and connecting roads, and
ask their cooperation In this matter.
On motion OF Mr. J. Il. Screven, the first reso-
luton was referred to the Committee on Lands,
and the second resolution was referred to the
Committee on Direct Trade.
REMARKS OF wM. n. LAYTON, ESQ. 50
Gennen,en-These resolutions OF the South Car
ona Railroad Company are Indicative OF step
in the right direction. 1t Is practical encourage
meut to the speedy establishment OF line OF EN-
igrant steamers. AS an individual, am prepared
to perform my humble part IN the work OF co-ope-
ration. My available means, like those OF many
Others have been swept away IN the great con-
test for principle and IN all proDaSiilsy, oefSae @
bourne whence no traveller returns But while
here, am prepared to advance the interests OF
laws nave been sa's profected in boyhood and in
manhood. In the district OF my nativity stu
own twelve hundred acres OF land, which may be
OF which propose, as soon as that line OF steam
ers shall have been established. to donate to the
Emigrant Society. (Applause.l
Do not imagine that this proner Is made In any
egotistic spirit. On the contrary, 1t Is pure
matter Of business calculation. Every acre Of
land given away under these circumstances will
double the value OF that which Is retained. And
II the same principle were pursued In every coun-
ty OF South Carolina by every gentlemen who
possesses large landed estates, 1t is not within
human ken to predict the degree OF prosperity
that will how in upon US. or the success that will
result from our generous enterprise.
IMMIGRATION.
On motion OF Colonel ]. P. Thomas the report
Of the Committee on immigration was taken
from the table and made the special order for II
O'Clock tomorrow A. NJ.
Colonel Thomas observed that some gentleman
had expressed a belief that the convention
would adjourn tomorrow, bu. he hoped such
thought would not be entertained. We are here,
he said, in great work. We are breathing an
Industrial air, which In the genuine sense Of the
term will regenerate our blood and bone aud
slnew. We are on the macadamized road which
leads to the true reconstruction Of South Caro-
lima; and II three or four, or five days more are
required to perfect the grand undertaking which
we have commenced, let us as ciLizens having
common hopes and common aims devote our
selves faithfully to the labors before US, assured
that we shall be amply repaid in the future.
Mr. Drawley, OF Chester, said there was one
phase Of the question OF immigration which he
thought the committee had not as fully consider.
ed as its importance demanded. The State, In
Its legislation OF 1865, had created commission
er Of immigration and provided funds for the
purposes lf his office. Those funds had been
judlciouslv expended, as he was informed, and
the commissioner with all the energy Of his na-
ture, had sought to direct foreign immigration to
the State; yet the result was comparatively fruit
less. An association Of private individuals had
been organized for similar purpose, and doubt
less they too, had used every eXerton to secure
their object but, so far as he had been informed,
their EFFORTS were likewise fruitless. Doubtless
there was cause FOR this. 1t might exist abroad
or at home, but If we have not sufficient attrac-
tions for tile European immigrant Is 1t not our
duty to cast our eyes around us-at home, here
in America. and hold out such inducements to
the farmers Of the North and West, as would bring
them. with their capital, into our midss Those who
live on the line OF the Charlotte Railroad have been
struck with the large number OF persons, generally
farmers of limited means, who daily arrive on