The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-19
Emioration to Texas.

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A communication appears in another column
from Houston, Texas, advising the public OF
/ an excursion party which started on the 18th
Of November, With the view of encouraging
), emigration to that State Tle excnrsionists
arrived in Atlanta on last Saturday morning,
and will remain in that city one week, after
which they will distribute themselves through
various sections Of the Southern States, intend
ing to present the claims of Texas to such
persons as entertain desire to remove thither.
The party includes some distinguished citizens
among them Lieut.. Gov Hubbard Gen. Rob-
ertsou and others. --...-se
We are not informed whether any of the ex-
cursionists will visit Anderson, but presume
that representative from some of the counties
will make his appearance here within a. few
days. Just at present the Texas fever is not
prevailing to any alarming extent in this re-
gion, and We do not know that sufficient In
ducements can be offered to secure Immigrants
at this time. Be this as it may, however, we
desire to remark upon the energy and perse-
verance manifested by the people Of Texas in
promoting the growth and prosperity OF that
State and to hold -up their example as worthy
Of imitation by our own people. Wemade the
suggestion last winter that hundreds and thou
sands of men, women and children, scattered
from here to the Rio Grande, might be
induced to return to their former homes
Il South Carolina, if proper exertions were
made to that end. The railroads in Tex
as readily perfect arrangements to carry
erligrants from this State at a reduced
rate OF passage, and the facility with which
persons can move in that direction oftentimes
captivates the imagination of those who are
temporarily dissatisfied with their condition in
this country, because they believe that such
tempting allurements give promise of similar
advancement in life, when the Ell Dorado OF
their hopes and expectations is reached. 1t is
undoubtedly true that many are disappointed,
and were the means at hand to bring them
safely back to scenes of former prosperity and
contentment, a large number would constantly
avail themselves of the privilege. We believe
this remark applies, not only to Texas emf
grants, but to persons in every neighborhood
of the Southwest. Now, what is the reason
that our railroads cannot offer like inducements
for persons to return, and give them the ad-
vantage of reduced rates? 1t is the lack of
effort and energy which hinders this resctiona-
ry movement being put into practice, and 80
long as the people of upper South Carolina re-
main Indifferent to the promotion of their own
interests, just so long will this region be
drained of its best citizens by the removal of
sturdy, active young men, who are lured from
their homes by tempting offers from distant
communities, when there is no corresponding
effort to get them to remain, and nothing done
to awaken pride in the glory and advance
ment of our favored section.
One of the strongest inducements to the peo-
pie of upper South Carolina in extending aid
to the Air Line Railroad was the probable in
fux of population through the exertions of its
managers, who were voluntarily pledged to
every effort in this behalf The rates of pas
sage are doubtless reduced in favor of persons
emigrating from Northern and Eastern States,
and in this way much good may be effected.
But, in our judgment, this corporation should
become the pioneer in making arrangements to
bring emigrants from the Southern and South
western States on equally favorable terms, and
thereby enhance the measure of success in
building up the waste places along its line.
Our friends in Spartanburg, Greenville, Pick
ems and Oconee are in position to urge this
matter upon the railroad authorities, and exert
a salutary influence in securing reduction OF
fare to all persons who wish to remove from
any locality to this portion of South Carolina.
With the accomplishment Of this desirable
result, is there any obstacle in the way of six
or eight Counties uniting in general scheme
for the re.population of our section with an
honest, industrious and homogeneous class OF
citizens? Many such are now dissatisfied with
their present surroundings in other States, and
only need encouragement to re-establish them
selves in the homes of their ancestors. 1t Will
take time to perfect the scheme, and difficulties
must be surmounted before practical results
will follow. Yet, we have an abiding faith in
the advantages and inducements offered by this
region, with it's genial, salubrious climate, fer
tile, productive soil, and hospitable. generous
citizens, and every element tc secure happy,
contented homes for our kindred and friends.
Energy and activity will increase its prosperity,
and open up the avenues for steady progress
and advancement in every respect.
Fraudulent Voting.
The Conservatives were defeated in Marlboro