Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-24
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AK SDRIA, VA, Jane 10th. 1874

AK NDRIA, VA, Jane 10th. 1874
Il. Keolper. esq Mayor 1ieran'iria. Virginia ::
Dtur Sir: ou may have learned from the
public pri"ts that the Association of British
Settlers in Alexandria has called convention
of the Settlers in Northern Virginia for the pur-
pose of devsing means to induce an extensive
Immigration OF suitable settlers fr IN the mother
country. Do what we may, strive as we mny,
it j. necessary to our eucc SIS that we have the
actvc sympathy and cooperation of the author
tiles and native Nlrginans OF this city and sec
tiop in favor Of our movement and to give 1t
value in Europe there should be public ex-
pr,sSio:. oi the authorities and citizens promis
ing such cooperation
hi. section of Virginia is admitted to possess
II healthy climate and soil naturally excellent;
the bounty of nature has filled our mountains
with valuable mir erals and clothed these IN unit
aims with immense supplies OF eXce!lelt timber,
and also given us grand scenery.
Aiexandri4 By means OF the Potomac river,
has easy access to Lh ocean, and seem, placed
~ If to receive and dispense the riches OF the
earth Such facts IA these would lead us To tx.
pect prosperity; but instead of prosperity we
wtnc>S great ptostration of all our material IN,
tcccsls. We have peace. health, minerals and
fertility of soil and all the usual guarantees OF
ma,'s well being, and yet your lands, In I'M
mensc tracts, lie unculLivaLed, our minerals un
used our commercial interests depressed and
our once busy wharveS are comparatively uh
used. The existence of these evils Is matter OF
nutorcty and common concern, but think they
have not been sufficiently pressed upon pub IL
attention and plan devised 20 obvlate them. In
my view q remedy will he found in an increase
OF our rural population, and rs Nh AID TO such
incrcas;. IN endorsement Of our scheme by the
authorities and native citizens OF this city ana
by a public expression of their approval of Flu
rOpcnn immigrants ana the DcEtlts 10 DC 90
tanned thereby is essential.
When immisr~nts Can be obtained IN Sufficient
numbers To purchase, occupy and Guilty. IT, tae
Ia d. now WA IL and dcvelopc the minerals III
the adjacent counties. tn, n will the C nn;crce "i
Alexandria regain prosperity, and our "ll"iVcs
be crowded with shipping rs Ut old.
Trusting my views aIay meet your approval
and II tuv ar4b'e ans : or reiurheu,
Remains yours truly,
Whereas All association is about to b. formed
ly the British settlers in this section OF Virginia
for he purpose o. taking steps to induce cth'-
grafton from the mother country, therefore
Resolved by the City Council OF Aie1HndriH
That it meets gu cordial concurrence, ana we
cheeriully wish it. abundant success.
A communication from u. NJ Barker asking
for refunding of taxes was laid on the table.
Bills o. w T. Emerson, 81; John Fro tor
81 and B w Nails, SI2, for election SERVICES
were ordered to be paid.
Mr. Portncr introduced Il resolution transfer
ring 5000 of the $500 up 'ruprIatcd TO the LIN
urovemeut Fund, upon which no acton WIS
ken, AS the Board was found to be without II
Quorum. .
Mr.. Evans offered the following reso!uti n,
which was adopted
Resolved. That the thanks of this Council be
rendered to George e. Shinn, esq, President,
10 the Ab!o and impartial mannar in which ne
has discharged the duties OF his "iiice.
The Board t. en- adjourned sine die.
Tcste. HAROLD SNOWDEN. CEk.