American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-06-07
Me citing to Encourage immigration.

The meeting came to order, and
John Handy, Esq, was elected
Chairman, and SingletoiS Garrett,
Secretary. At the request of the
chairman, 0. II. Singleton, Esq,
explained the object OF the meeting
to be to take steps for the promotion
of migration to our State.
Hon. w. Il. Cunningham was
called upon, and addressed the
meeting at length, presenting his
views as to the ohjec' for which the
citizens had assembled, and as to
the best plan to be pursued to effect
that object His remarks, in which
he gave statements as to the course
pursued by the people of the North
western States to direct the tide OF
Immigration i'll that direction, was
listened to with marked attention.
He urged that we should adopt Il
similar course as far as lay in our
power, viz: the diffusion of infor-
nation by the issuing of pamphlets,
advertising i'll every way, setting
forth the superior character of our
climate and soil, the character and
quality of productions, rendering
this country unsurpassed in
natural advantages by any other in
the Union. He stated that it only
required that these facts be made
known, and it could not fail i'll
bringing about the result which it
was the object of the meeting to ac
complish.
DR.. L. A. Phillips, Robert Powell
and Judge Downs were called upon
and addressed the meeting, strongly
advocating the cause, advising't the
adoption of the steps recommended,
and the formation of regular or
gauization, for the purpose OF pro
noting immigration.
On motion of Judge Downs, a
committee was appointed to draft
resolutions, consisting of Hon. W..
Is. Cunningham, chairman, and Col.
o. r. Singleton, Judge Downs: L.
l.. Holiday and William Law.
While the committee We're ont
the meeting was addressed by o.
| Van Vacter, Sam Scott, j. w. Jen
kinS and s. Garrett.
The following resolutions, pre-
pared by the committee, were read
before the meeting, ami unanimous
ly adopted
Resolped, That we have received wi h
great pleasure the information that much
interest has been awakened throughout the
North aud West respecting the resources
| of our great Sta e, and that We do now ex-
tend to the industrious and energetic
people of the whole North, an invitation to
visit this State, and especially this county,
with view of permanent settlement
amongs: US as citizens, and that We Will
| give them every assistance, and 40 them
every kindness in our power if they should
come to live among us, feeling conn ient
they will fud safe, pleasant and happy
homes in cur midst.
| Resoived That we have read With plea
sure the published letters of Hon. W. b
Cunningham and Hon. W. X. Verbeke, con
| corning the resources of our State, aud
that the statements made in said letters, so
far rs they 60, are proper representations
of the resources of this State.
Resolrcd That the thanks of the people
of Maci>ol county are hereby rendered to
Hon. W. X. Verbeke, OF Harrisburg. Ia
Tor the Interest he has manifested in the
welfare OF our State, and he is hereby IN
| vited to return again TO our county at ms
earliest convenience.
| Resoised That We will unite our efforts
20 give full information concerning oai
great State, and in welcoming strangers 10
our midst, regardless of their nativity OF
polit Cal opinions.
Resoiucd, That we proceed to organize a
permanent society, whose object shall De
10 encourage immigration to this State,
and especially to this county, and that the
officers of said society shall be II President,
Vice President, Secretary and Treas urer
| ResoiUed, That The President of this So
ciety shall appoint a committee OF three
| upon permanent organization, whose duty
| shall DC to prepare constitution anu oy
| laws for the government OF TINS societS,
and that the officers chosen to-day shall
continue TO hold uuui permanent oHlcerS
are appointed.
ResolUed, That persons desiring to be-
come members of this society be requested
| to give their names to the Secretary to-
day, and that committee OF three from
Zach police beat be appointed by the Chhir
to solicit members for this associatIon-
ResoiUed, That n committee of three be
appointed by the Chair, whose especiai
business 1t shall be to collect aud report to
the next meeting of this association any
and all information within their reach
touching the subject of immigration ana
The resources of the State of Mississippi,
and the best mode of publishing the same
Under the fifth resolution, the
Chairman appointed the following
committees
on PERMANENT ORG ANIZATioN-
Hon. ]. W. Downs James Mcfarland
j. W. Jenkins.
COMMITTEE ON IMPORTATION.
Judge Cunningham. I l.. Holiday,
j Barnett W. g. kearn-y,
Dr. ". 5. q. Walker. J. q. Fellowes.
On motion, the name of John
Handy, Esq, was added to the
committee.
The Committee OIL Organization
recommended the name of John
Handy, Esq, for permanent Presl
dent, Judge Cunningham for per
manent Vice President, and Single
ton Garret, Esq, for Secretary and
Treasurer OF the association. The
recommendation were acted upon
favOrably, and the candidates pro
posed were elected unanimously.
Resolution by Colonel Singleton,
That the committee appointed to
solicit membership for this associa-
ton he requested to call the people
together in their several beats, and
instruct them as to the objects of The
organization, and procure theiI
names as members.
The following were appointed as