Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-01-28

| On motion of Col. Taylor q committee
of five was appointed TO draft constltu-
ton and plan of organization. This COM
mittee was made to consist of Coils Steele,
Memory and Taylor, DR.. Lane and Mr..
Hart
Each gentleman present was constituted
committee to extend an invitation to all
parties interested to attend the next meet
ing, which is to be called by the Chair
man.
On motion the meeting adjourned, after
having sampled some excellent wine ex-
hibited by Mr.. Froelich.
Daily Journal 22d.
| CAPE FEAR AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
Ats meeting of the Executive Committee
of this Association last night eleven mem
bers were present. Col. S. L. Fremont, the
President, in the Chair.
The salary of the General Secretary was
fixed at 5000. THE duties of this officer
include those of Corresponding Secretary
and General Superintendent.
Major J. A. Engelhard was elected to
this position by reclamation, on motion of
DR.. S. s. Satchwell
| A special committee of three on Publ
cation was appointed, consisting of Coils.
w. l.. DeRosset and W. L. Smith and
| DIR. S. s. Satchwell. This committee have
in charge the publication of a pamphlet
containing the proceedings at the late
Fair. meetings, essays. etc., and are to de-
eide as to what shall be published.
| Majs. J. A. Engelhard and J. G. Mann
were appointed a committee to prepare
design and views for the Diploma of the
Association.
The President was requested to submit
at the next regular meeting plan for the
sub division of the members of the Execu
tive Committee for different branches of
duty.
The Treasurer was authorized to borrow
So. 900 from time to time in such sums as
the necessities of the Association may de-
mand.
The Secretary was directed to request
Railroad and Steamboat Companies to
pass the members of the Executive Com
mittee to and from monthly meetings.
The second Friday of each month was
selected as the occasion for the regular
meetings of the Committee.
The Secretary was directed to apply for
the use Of the Chamber of Commerce Hall
for the meetings of the Committee.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
| Daily Journal 22d.
THE CLERKS of the Superior Courts in
this State held a convention in Raleigh
last week, and formed q permanent organi-
zation for the purpose of ensuring a sys-
tematic procedure in the various counties,
and for mutual protection.
The following are the officers elected for
the ensuing year:
PresidenteJ. c. Mann, of New Hano-
YER.
Vice PRESIDENT. E. West, of Craven
Treasurer-A. Clapp, of Guilford.
Secretary-G. J. Robinson, of Wayne.
Council OF Administration-Messr Os-
born, of Mecklenburg Albright, of Ala
nance; Gregory, of Halifax; Summers of
Iredell; and Belts, of Granville.
Labor in the sOuth-Letser from Cen. Lee
The following letter from General Rob
ert E. Lee was lately addressed to Colonel
Thomas H. Ellis. president of the Virginia
immigration Society:
LEXINGTON, Va, Both Dec, 1869.
My Dear Sir:-The question OF supply
ing labor to the South is one of vital i'm
portance, in which all classes are concern
) ed, and particularly the agriculturist, mas
much as regular and constant work is more
necessary to his prosperity than in most
of the other industrial pursuits. believe
this can only be secured by the introduc-
> ton of a respectable class Of laborers from
Europe; for although temporary benefit
might be derived from importation CT the
Chinese and Japanese, it would result, I
t fear. in eventual injury to the country and
: her institutions We not only want reli-
able laborers, but good citizens, whose in
terests and feelings would be in unison
: with our own.
e State immigration societies, composed
of men prompted by the patriotic motive
of beneftting the country, would accom-
plish this object better than by any other
mode. By introducing worthy immigrants,
t providing for their comfort and security
i on arrival, and assisting them when neces-
sary to their new homes, a sufficient sup.
ply of honest, steady, willing men would
= soon be secured.
g believe experience has proved that the
practice of employing entire families pro-
u duces more contentment and permanency
d among them, and where number are COL
9 lected into community upon neighbor-
q ing farms they are better satisfied and give
= greater satisfaction.
= I am glad to find that this impor-
9 tant subject is claiming your attention,
=. and hope that the Virginia Immigration
3 Society may be able to adopt plan for
t procuring for the State and such others as
t may cooperate with her, regular supply
+ OF hardy, healthy immigrants.
Your plan of providing depot within
9 our borders, where they can be received
2 on landing upon our shores, and where
. their necessary wants can be supplied, is
: eminently wise, and in my opinion, neces-
i, sary; and should rejoice to see plan in
= successful operation calculated to develop
: the wealth and to promote the prosperity
: Of the South.
have been and still am an advocate of
European immigration, but do not see in
t what other way I can aid it.
! With much regard, your obedient ser
: want,