Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-28
From the Norfolk Journal, Nov. 23rd.
Enumeration Meeting.

This meeting having considered the topic of
the measures now needed to procure for Vir-
GINA the capital and the skilled aud efficient
labor required for the development and utili-
cation of the physical resources of the State,
are thoroughly convinced of the truth Of the
following conclusions:
!. The vital and paramount need is to dis
seminate, both in Europe and this country, the
truth concerning the physical resources, the po-
litical and social condition and the commercial
accessibility and relations Of Virginia, 10 such
form and mode as will meet the inquiries of all
classes of populations disposed to seek homes
and employment In the South.
Ii. That no effort or enterprise of individ-
uals can succeed, unaided by the State, in do
ing this work but that the selfaccrediting
sanction and authorization of the State must
be given to the appropriate publications and
means employed for the purpose.
III. That no measure calls with higher claim
upon the next Legislature for early and efficient
action. than the performance of its duty in this
great work; and that the immense practical
benefits secured to other States OF the Union
by the efficient action of their Legislatures, de-
monstrate that Virginia Legislature, can, by
like energy, procure equal results tor Virginia:
" That abundant proof has been obtained
by correspondence and labors Of individuals In
ain, upon the Continent, and in Northwestern
and other portions of this country, are eagerly
seeking for truthful and satisfactory informa-
ton as to the actual condition of Virginia; and
that most suspicious indications already ap-
pear to encourage the Legislature and the peo-
pie of Virginia to cooperate In the work need
full to be done by each, iu full assurance of
great benefits to result therefrom.
V. That this meeting has heard with graft
fcation, that the worthy Governor of this Com
monwealth intends to express to the next Leg
islature his conviction of the vital importance
of prompt and effective action On Its part in
aid of immigration, and to submit to that body
a definite scheme for its consideration. In view
of which this meeting resolves:
l. That committee of five be appointed to
wait on Governor Walker and confer with him
upon the subject of the appropriate means to
be employed by the State in aid of immigra-
ton.
2. That committee of FIVE be appointed,
who shall be charged with the duty of inviting,
from different portions of Virginia, such citi-
zens as said committee may know to be able
and willing to contribute valuable counsel and
zeal In this enterprise, to attend a meeting in
aid of immigration to be held at the Exchange
Hotel in the city of Richmond, On Tuesday,
the 18th day of December next, at 8 O'Clock
P. NJ
8. That this meeting is gratifed to hear OF
the promised success of the enterprise inaugu-
rated by the Allan line Of steamships for direct
communication between Liverpool and Norfolk.
and cordially commends this and all similar en-
terprises to the fostering aid Of the people o.
Virginia.
l. That the press Of this State be requested
to publish copy of these proceedings.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting
are due and are cordially rendered to Col. Vim
Lamb and Mr.. John t. Shanks for their labors
in procuring this meeting, for the very satisfac
tory facilities furnished by them in and of it:
business, and their kind inequalities to all it,
members. ~
E. W. HUBBARD, Chairman.
J. T. SHANKs, Secretary.