The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-12-25
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Tmmiuration Aid Society.

The increasing Interest now being devoted to
the topic of immigration, and the manifest de-
sire of the farming community to enter at once
upon the work of introducing new supply OF
labor into this country, makes it imperative
Tor us to enquire into the means necessary tor
ths better prosecution of the work. Among
the appliances needed in this State, we think
none wiIy rsnls higher than the formation OF
Immigration Aid Societies III every County,
With view Of giving full assurance to the inl-
migrant that he will be welcomed and cared
fog upon his arrival in our midst. The pres
ett means of procuring Immigrants Of every
class, through the agencies now engaged. in this
important duty, would seem to be amply suffi:
cieut for that purpose, and we have no desire
OF intention to interfere with their operations.
But there is an absolute necessity for better ar
raugements in regard to the reception Of immi-
grants upon their arrival in the interior towns.
AS general rule, these people are totally un-
acquainted with the manners and customs OF
this section, and the foreigner is naturally
suspicious upou reaching q strange place, sur
ruunded by new and strange faces. Should he
meet with kindly welcome, and find an or.
ganization ready to afford him every facility
for reaching the exact point of his destination,
it will create good impression upon his mind
that will not be easily efaced His confidence
Is secured at onee, and this will go very far
towards fixing his states rs contented and
agreeable laborer, without which there can be
no definite assurance of permaneney In his
movements Left to his own resources, and
unaided in this new and untried field Of labor,
be soon becomes dissatisfied with the country,
snd seeks more congen;el neighborhood. Of
course, the greater responsibility in this regard
devolves upon the employer, with whom be
has more intimate connection; but We are
satisfied that it is o matter of prime impor-
tance the immigrant should obtain favorable
impression upon his arrival which can be given
most effectually by an organization of the kind
suggested.
The formation of these Societies without de-
}ay would accelerate the tide of immigration,
and in almost every town there are pubic-spir-
tied citizens willing to devote aportion OF their
time to the furtherance of this good work.
Our people have been talking and writing
shout immigration for many years, and scarcely
anything has been accomplished. The time
has arrived when these dreams can be realized,
if we are only in earnest. BY vigorous and
united effort, this State can be populated with
people from every nation, as there is no trouble
In securing any amount and character of labor.
But we must not rely alone upon individual
exertion, which at best isspasmodic and uncer-
tain. We make the proposition for an Immi-
grant Aid Society in every County, which
would encourage the introduction of foreigners
into our midst, and beget confidence as to the
sincerity Of our Intentions. We trust that
some one will take the lead in Anderson Coun-
ty. and forthwith ,inaugurate measures for q
Lroper organization here, with determination
to ESTABLISH an effective and energetic society
Of live, working men.