The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-03-20
ABOUT IDAHO TERRITORY.

ABOUT IDAHO TERRITORY.
We again take occasion to call the attention
Of our people to the necessity of bestlrrlni
themselves in the matter Of procuring lmmi
grafton to Idaho; and of inducing men OF cap
;tal to come here and invest in our mines. W.
do not believe that Idaho is surpassed IN nat
ural advantages by any other country; and we
saw il not boastfully nor to bring men or capl
tal here. but in sincerity and defying contra
diction, say and affirm that in the counties
If Roise and Altnras are as rich lodges OF sill.
YER and gold-bearing quartz as can be iound
or has been found, in Nevada or California
awaiting only the investment OF capital TO de-
yelop them. Among these are the Charlotte
Gulch mine, the Banner, the Miami, the Red H.
ger, the Pioneer. the "Growl and Co." the Gold
Hill. Brown & Clarkson's ledge, and still others
situated in Boise county; and the Atlanta, the
Idaho, the Confederate Star, the Ida Gilmore.
and others, in Alturas county. the names OF
which we cannot now recall. All OF the lodges
we have named here. except the Red Tiger and
Miami, are developed sufficiently to justify the
erection of mills on them ut once; and there
are parties prospecting the Miami this Winter
with the most encouraging results.
Knowing the richness of our Territory US
we do know it. and as all know it, who have
been here any length Of time and have tried to
inform themselves on the subject, we are salts.
fed if her advantages and wealth were made
known at the East, and abroad, immigrants
would flock in and settle our countless acres
of unoccupied valley lands. which have proven
themselves, when cultivated. the most fertile IN
the world: and would grow ricn and make the
Territory rich. Capitalists would come here,
too, bringing with them money, machinery, en-
ergy and intellect; would build quartz mills
and work our mines build manufactures and
tanneries, and weave the cloth for our cloth
ing; manufacture leather. brooms, sugar, soap,
candles, bacon, and, in short, every article OF
consumption for which we now send abroad,
but tea and coffee. Producing all we needed
for consumption at home, and digging ourI
spending money out of our own mines, how
could we be otherwise than prosperous and IN
dependent! But, we are asked, how is this to
be done! The easiest matter imaginable.
Just collect and set forth the facts In conyen-
lent form, let every fact stated be irretutable,
and let these go forth to the world in such way
that they can be relied on, and immigration is
It once secured for every one who comes will
write to q friend aud will confirm the state
nents We have made. because they have found
hem true To do these things, however. will
1ecesstate the outlay of n little money. Some
man must be sent East 10 confer
with Immigrant Aid Societies there, in order
% induce them to direct the attention Of those
n search Of homes to our Territory and to the
advantages offered to those who come here
Capitalists must also be conferred with and
convinced of the reality and richness of our
mines. God only helps those who help them.
elves, and the rule holds good with Immigrant, |
lid Societies. capitalists and all others. London
Jew York. Boston. Chicago and all the great
entries Of wealth and population swarm with
gents sent out by California, Nevada. Colora-
%, Utah and Montana, and they are repaid 4
bousand fold in the floods of wealth aud |
warns Of population constantly pouring into J
heir borders. Oregon is now following their q
epsible example, aud with similar and equal 5
enefts to herself. While Washington and i
daho Territories, afraid to ask, receive t
o.bing-overcone by q grovellng dulluess, lag 4
ehind the age. II
Would it not be well for the people b
Idaho to make an effort this Spring to attract
ttention this way' We cannot fairly hope to r
dvance beyond our present position without
loving. Wee annst, as sensible people, expect 8
'eTerritory to prosper without both capital and 8
opuation. But must have capital FIRST to fur. a
ISL employment for population. Men and won. h
i cannot i've without bread and meat and d
othing; and to get these they must work. aud a
ork to purpose. With sufficient capital We T
IN give profitable employment to 40 many as G
I'LL come here. The way, and the only way, n
get that capital is to have the exhaustless d
ches and varied advantages of Idaho proper. n
and fairly, and at the same time thoroughly G
presented abroad, and to get that done, we b
Just send some competent and reliable man f
broad to do it, and pay him for doing it. n
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SHOOTING SCRApE IN OREGoN-A shoot. q
& ARRAY took place in Jacksonville, Oregon,
March 9Th, between James D. Fay, Will y
I'm f. lsh and Horace Ish, resulting in the :.
tier being dangerously wounded. Fay and '.