The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-12-11

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Rev, Robert Neumann, of Castle Garden
New York, has recently arrived in this State
For the. purpose Of ascertaining the wants Of
the people in the matter Of immigration. Ir
consequence Of the distress in the North and
Northwest, caused by the recent financial crisis
which has curtailed the means of livelihood
for immigrants, and resulted in dearth oi
employment at this time generally, there is 8
large number Of very desirable German, Irish
and Italian immigrants, who can be induced to
occupy the fields and industries of the South,
if the proper steps are taken. These people
are all hardy and industrious, and their coming
would be the means Of developing the material
prosperity Of the South. Such an opportunity
may not occur soon again, when our citizens
may put into practical operation the theories
so long urged for the redemption and regenera-
ton of the State, by the introduction of skilled
labor and an increase Of the white population.
These immigrants are destined to be distributed
in various parts Of tho country, and the for
bidding aspect Of monetary affairs, together
with the meagre chance of securing remunera'
tive employment in the North, induces them
TO look to the South as afording the most invi-
ting prospects for peaceful homes and adequate
employment for the support of their families.
The hindrances to immigration are among
the things of the past. Falsehood and mis-
representation as to political bias of the South
ern people no longer deter the foreigner from
seeking an asylum in our midst. The presence
of an authorized agent from Castle Garden,
the great depot of immigration for the United
States, soliciting aid and cooperation to bring
the foreigners to South Carolina, shows that
the attention of the world is being directed to
this region as affording superior inducements,
and the time is not far distant when the tide
will turn towards the South, which will be peo-
pied from all lands and nationalities. Then will
our resources be developed, and in material
prosperity the long-abused and despised South
will regain her former prestige, welding a
power and influence in the control of public
affairs only equalled by the history of the
past.
1t remains for our people to begin the work,
and we are glad to know that Rev. Mr.. Neu-
mann and others are being encouraged in their
efforts to bring immigrants to our State. In
this connection, we take pleasure in publishing
the annexed address Of Maj F. Melchers of
Charleston, to the citizens Of South Carolina,
setting forth the plan Of operations, and point
edly afording the opportunity Of realizing at
once what so many Of our people have long
desired, namely, the Introduction of farm Ia
borers and mechanics from other countries:
Rev. Mr.. Robert Neumann, Missionary of
Castle Garden, New York, having come to the
South, under the direction of the Commission
ers of Immigration of New York, for the pur-
pose of seeking new field for the immigrants
arriving daily, is desirous of placing few
hundred families in South Carolina.
Under the auspices of the German Society
of Charleston, the undersigned, therefore, calls
upon the planters, farmers, and others, who
desire to have some of these laborers, to write
Immediately and designate what kind of labor
ers they wish whole families or single labor
ers, Germans or Italians craftsmen or farm
laborers.
Planters who have land for sale at low prices,
or who desire to give portion of their land
free to immigrants, will also please state it, as
portion Of the immigrants have money
enough to start a farm, if they get the land
gratis, or on long credit.
An opportunity presents itself here to draw
the long desired immigrants to our State, and
if all act promptly, several thousand good men
may come here.
The undersigned is ready to devote his time
for this purpose, and only desires the co-opera-
ton of the citizens of the State.
FRANZ MELCHERs,
Editor Deutsche Zeitung