The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-22

t,aass the useaHsof sfle passenger which ~ ss.
rived as follows; Steerage passengers, go
ono had Cd. 900 with him. Intermediats Pa NM,
sanoera al 900 each; one brought 5o,.oo
| with him. Cabir, passengers. S2,ooO eacn
one OF this class brought and repfesen'ea
100000. o-,;notos nj
the value of these new settlers FeleI sou
to the counties of Amelia, Lunenourg' hech-
lenb,lrg, Charlotte, Prince Edward, appo-
ma,,ox, Bedford, Wythe, hlbemarle, orange,
| Augusta, aud Others who nave feit Tue III
1uence OF this move. very recently re-
ceiyed letter from an intelligent Engilsh-
man near Scottsville, in Albemafle, VINO re-.
| ported investments in that nelghborliood Oh
over sos. 600 i'm land. How long, if you
causc TO be invested In each county in the
State half this amount, will it he before we
arc relieved of our burden of taxes, and the
hearts of many now bowed down made to
rejoice?
'Within the last twenty-five years our ma
tional wealth has been increased by immigra-
ton alone over five billions Of dollars, or
more than twice the amount of our present
national debt, and yet, because we have re-
fused to make known our great natural adj
vantages abroad, only the smallest pittance
Of this mighty stream has found Judgement
in our midst. 1t is well worthy Of remark
here. That only the strong, the courageous,
and enterprising natives OF a country emf
crate to foreign land. or the whole
immigration to the United States from
1919 to 1860, covering space OF
forty years, over so per cent. were
from fifteen to thirty years of age; more
than IS per cent. were less than thirty
years old more than 46 per cent. were from
twenty to thirty-tire; more than 90 per cent.
were from fifteen to thirty-fve, and nearly
80 per cent. less than forty years Old We
see from these statistics that much the larger
portion of the arrivals are Mt most desirn-
bic age, especially for n comparatively undc-
ycoped country like ours. In connection
with this point q writer Of some reputation
remarks eff it had heen the policy OF the
Government to exclude all aliens from our
shores the growth of the population OF the
United States would simply represent the
excess of births over Deaths
"The whole white and free colored pop'l-
ation in the year 1890 was ",23l $50, ana
would have amounted in 1860, if increased
ouIv by excess of births over deaths, TO
9.034 ,2l5. instead of which we find popu-
lation of 30,0O00n0, about 21,ooo,oOo OF
which represent, the population OF toreign
extraction. immigration has enabled this
country to anticipate its natural growth some
forty wears. and its increase OF wealth In
every branch of national activity has been
in the exact ratio Of the increase OF popula-
ton. Official statistics show, indeed, that
the augmentation of imports, exports, ton
mage, and revenue has been most rapid dill
ring the periods of the largest immigration.
"With this experience, and these statis-
tics before Ne, what time more opportunc for
local and State action than the presentI BY
every steamer from some of the British do
minions we have arrivals prospecting in our
midst for new homes. The Uneasy and
gorged condition of every branch of trade in
England and Scotland demands depletion,
and from every part of continental Europe
the cry comes for reliable information re-
purdinr our advantages and our resources.
Will the State make no effort to induce this
| flow Of wealth to our shores? or will she still
continue in the beaten track until bank
ruptcy and reputation are inevitable, and
the heritage of our children be poverty, ig-
norancc, and scrvitude?
"Yonr Society have now in Great Britain
representative from whose efforts we may
hope for something when we put in his
hands for distribution our pamphlets. now
| in press. Many sections Of the State have
| SIMILAR agents abroad, and we may lock for
great and good results if their efforts are fol-
lowed TIP by State action.
| eve want the State, over her great SEA, TO
put forth II reliable. wcll-prclmrcd pamphlet
of her resources, and our Society will find
| the means for its proper distribution. Every
| portion of the Commonwealth will have its
representatives abroad to give direction to
| this document"