Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-21
A NATIONAL IMMIGRATION BUREAU.

BOWEN & KINGSBURY, Publishers.
A NATIONAL IMMIGRATION BUREAU.
We mentioned, a few days ago, the fact
that a national immigration bureau had
been established at Philadelphia, which is
opeI to the use of all the states and terri
tories. Governor Pennington has since
placed a. our disposal correspondence upon
the subject, which We reproduce. The fol
lowing is the letter received by the gov.
ernor from the manager of the bureau
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION BUREAU
Philadelphia, July 10, 1877.
GOVERNOR: The enclosed circular gives
the leading particulars of an enterprise
which has been endorsed by the press
throughout the union. What we further
desi.e is, to have it officially noticed by the
governors of the different states and terri
tories, it being national ard not local In its
character. Our own governor, John F.
Hartranft, having led off in the right direc.
ton and we will be pleased for further rec
ignition of q similar character. Hence
this letter.
You will perceive, sir, that this is to be a
permanent, free exhibition of products from
all the states and territories in the union,
in order that the resources of each can be
seen By home and foreign visitors.
Yours, very respectfully,
LEE CRANDALL.
h circular accompanying the foregoing
letter runs as follows:
The undersigned invites the attention of
the authorities in the several states and ter
ritories to the following facts and sugges-
TONS
The Paramount park commissioners. who
represent the city of Philadelphia, have
given me the use of machinery hall, Fair
mount park-a building which covers IA
acres-for the establishment of a national
immigration Bureau.
In this building there will be exhibited.
free Of charge, all contributions the different
states and territories may see fit to make.
These are expected to embrace specimens OF
minerals, vegetable products, manufactures
works OF art; the laws, statistics and rates
OF taxation of the different states; maps,
charts, and full descriptions Of lands for sale;
together with an abstract of titles and speci-
mems of all kinds, that will represent the
resources OF each state and territory, go as
to enable the manager of the Bureau to
answer any question emigrants may want to
ask. Everything contributed will be thor
oughly exhibited free of charge. and with.
out Partially or favoritism.
The object of this Bureau is to foster and
encourage immigration in all the states and
territories that desire it. Hence they should
all be represented. Specimens of their re-
sources should be on exhibition for the en-
lightenment of emigrants who are selecting
new homes.
Every route, by sea and by land, to and
from all the states, individually and collec.
lively, Will here be presented to view as fast
as received, and the rates of fare and otbe,
particulars given when required.
Parties having inducements to offer immi-
grants, should be full and explicit in their
descriptions, 30 as to be readily comprehend
ed. Those who have lands to offer cannot
be too particular in giving locations. des-
criptions, titles, prices character of soil. &c.
The authorities in all the states and ter
ritories will readily see the importance OF
being represented in this Bureau, and OF
placing on exhibition specimens of their re
sources. There is abundant room for all
exhibits, and all will be shown to the best
advantage.
Newspapers and periodicals, when re-
ceived, are carefully filed for inspection.
LEE CRANDALL.
In reply Governor Pennington sent the
following letter:
TERRITORY OF DAKOTA,
EXEUCTIyE OFFICE,
fANKToN, Dakota, July 20, III.
Lee CrdndaM, Esq, National Lmmsqrotioa
Bureau, Fairrnosna Park, PHILADELPHIA:
DEAR SIR:-I have your letter and cir
cular relating to the new enterprise of the
National Immigration Bureau, | have
already seen notices of the same in some of
the eastern papers, and it occurred to me
It was 3 happy conception, and if managed
ehciently as | doubt not it will be, great
good VIII result from its practical operations.
Especially will it be advantageous to us of
the west who have millions of free acres
and want population.
Our last legislature, very unwisely as /
MINK, refused to make any appropriation
!or purpose OF immigration, and thus abol-
.sned Inc once OF commissioner and under
these circumstances your bureau becomes
doubly important to us. / shall therefore
endeavor to procure a condensed statement
OF the most important facts relative to orr
resources, climate, character of soil. etc.
together with specimens of our agricultural
products, minerals, etc. at as early a day as
possible, to be placed in your "National
Immigration Bureau" for the benefit Of the
people OF the eastern states, as well as those
from abroad, who may wish to seek homes
in the far west.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN l.. PENNINGTON,
Governor.
Contributions to this exhibition may be
left with the governor and he will see that
they are forwarded to their destination. A
general response to the circular of Mr.. Gran
dali will be advantageous to our territory
and It is hoped that farmers and business
men will see to it that the Dakota depart
ment Of the bureau is well filled.
Good Information.
Returning Black Killers and all other in.
terested travellers, will find the route to the
south and east via Council Bluffs and the
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