The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-01-04
IMMIGRATION.

1MM1GhAI1UN.
The Montana Audnt Courier states that
party OF Missourans is forming ut ST. JOSEPH
to establish a colony in Gallatin Valley. Mon
tana. Ifproper steps were taken by the organ
ization OF an Immigration Aid Society in Idaho
and the publication and distribution through
out the States east of the mountains of pamph
let's, showing the mineral and agricultural re-
sources of our Territory, we, too, should hear
of the formation OF companies of immigrantl
who proposed to settle within our borders
We have made no effort whatever to attract
immigration to our Territory, and Idaho, il
known at all throughout the Eastern and West
ern States, is looked upon as bowling wilder.
ness. Our rich and fertile valleys have not
been heard of, and our mines are under cloud
with those who have heard of them. We have
stood idle while Nevada, Washington Terrific.
ry, Oregon and Montana have used every effort
to divert the tide of immigration to their re-
spective borders, by sending agents to the
older States and spreading broadcast through
out the whole country pamphlets picturing in
glowing colors the inexhaustibe resources of
their respective sections. Their efforts have
been partially successful, and all of the States
and Territories named are receiving n large
influx of new settlers, while idaho is consid.
cred almost terra iacognita.
The Overland railroad has impaired new
life, and given wonderful impetus to all
branches of industry in Utah and Nevada, and
the railroad connections of Colorado are fast
pushing that Territory forward to an early
admission as State. While we are, for the
time being, debarred the benefits of direct
by rail with the outside world,
we have resources sufficient to place us in the
res, should we but shake off our lethargy. aud
make reasonable effort to advance the true
interests of our Territory. The first step to
be taken. is To make our resources, climate.
soil aud productions known throughout the
country, and 10 this end we should spare no
Effort, nor begrudge either our time or means |
Gus W tHohsdiAs W PSoPAc Az taC hibC4 StdLcs
ire looking wistlully to the west, aud anxious.
y seeking information as to the different sec.
ions on the Pacific slope. with view Of seek
ng new homes west OF the Rocky mountains.
While other Territories and States 0n this
coast are promptly responding by furnishing all
he information desired as 10 their respective
ections, we, OF Idaho, with an indifference Il
hat is actually reproach to It's. refuse or
eglect to furnish any information either rs
o the salubrity of our climate. the fertility
nd productions of our soil, or the mex hausti.
lie wealth OF our mines, placer or quartz
1t is time for US 10 wake up; we've been
sleep long enough; ike the lazy daryman, Il
'e have been sitting on the stump waiting for i
he cows 10 come up To be MIXED; but we ,
ave discovered, at length that We are grttin. {
u milk in our pans by pursuing policy of 4
Iasterly inactivity. Let us then, with the |
ew Year. resolve to make an effort in the s
ght direction. II is high time we made a for. y
ard movement. and by united effort before c
lother year is added to the cycle OF time q
ew era of prosperity will be inauguratrd in p
laho, and a spirit of progress be lie dstin.
iishing characteristic of our people.