New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-04
VlRGIHIA'S CALL FOR SETTLERS.
THE ADVANTAGES WHICH SHE OFFERS.

THE ADVANTAGES WHICH SHE OFFERS.
SENDING PROMINENT MIN TO NEw-YoRK AND
OTHER CITIES TO PRESENT THESE ADVANTAGES
"A TALK WITH SENATOR wrHRRs, JUDGE
CRITCaER AND MR.. BoRsT.
Senator r. E. Withers. Judge John Critcher
and Mr. Adders BOrst of Virginia, arrived ia NewNork
Yesterday afternoon and took at the Hew-Iork
Hotel Mr. Borst secretary OF the Virginia lmmgra-
ton Society and purpose OF his visit TO develop
sue plans as may .duce increased emigration TO his
State Senator wit1ers aud Judge Crtoher accompany
him assist in spreading before the people OF
this city and cites that they visit the adysn-
tages Of Virginia for immigration, and the purposes Of
the society which they represent. When inquiry was
made OF Senator Wthers in regard TO the matter be re-
ferred the inquirer Mr. Borst but later both Senator
Withers and Judge Creher took part in the CONVERSE
ton. Mr. BOrst sad
THE society was organized about twelve months ago.
1t is an association Of gentlemen who expect, from their
position and character the knowledge Of which eKends
beyond their State TO gain the confidence Of people with
whom they deal II is proposed that officers and mem
bers Of the society and other prominent gentlemen OF
Virginia shalt visit the North and West and parts
Of Europe from time TO time and deliver addresses
on the agricultural and mineral resources OF virginia
aud the other advantages she offers 10 immigrants The
character Of the gentlemen connected with the move
rnent IL IL expected will be a sufficient guarantee that
the information authentic The being thus pre-
pared the practical operations OF the society will be in
the hands Of faithful agents. Persons wishing 70 invest
in Virginia will do so under the advice and projection
of the society Iua word the object Of this organization
is 10 turn strong tide OF emigration in the direction
OF Virginia"
What do you consider the special advantages which
Virginia offers to emigrants from 5tatesf" was
asked.
Mr. Borst" Il is safe TO that all intelligent
people know the general advantages Of Virginia-ten
pcrdte climate genial SOIL and hospitabo people. This
of IN
persons wishing 20 settle there The labor question Is
most important, profits being entirely dependent
good labor and cheap labor AZ the negro IS well fed,
promptly paid and carefully supervised. he makes
rs good laborer as any the face Of the
earth Tins Is the experience Of some Of cor
from 4 TO 50 per month and they require yery dinerent
food from that OF the NewEDgianG and Western farm
aDorer they do not expect 10 be served as their
poyers family IS but 20 be fed on bacon ana bread
- hog and hominy and enough OF them. The second
important point Is transportation" tHere Judge
| CT tcheT Joined IN the eonYersatioil
Judge Critcher The cost OF transportation from the
river valleys OF Virginia 20 market Is probably les,
than from any other agricultural region. Last year
place the Potomac, 10 Georgetown; 1t is cent
owing TO competition PAID on tobacco ~ hogshead
e 20 IyePs pass OA ~ anu ali 'He
What IS the cost Of good farming land in different
Senator WIthers-" Good farm lands may he obtained
az from 81 10 so per acre. and in almost every part Of
the State they be bought m large small tracts 90
suit single settlers families wishing 10 purchase to-
geher. colonies several colonies have been
tablished There Fairfax made largely Of
persons from Vermont; they are well pleased with their
Has not much Of the land been Out by successive
/ crops of toDaecoq
bacco lands the best Of farming land Thoy are
easily restored, and many OF them have become restored
by the recuperatiyc operations OF Mature Old
tobacco lands used 10 be left untitled heavy growth
| OF pine soon covered them; this became thinned out
year by year. and the OF ten twelve years
these lands became tne best Of land for tobacco
But these form only small portion OF the lands which
immigrants may settle. virginia presents a greater
diversity OF climate aud soil than any other
pateaus 1000 or goo feet above the level Of the sea
and 20 down TO tide water. Cotton aud tobacco
and IN the south part of tie finest grazing
in the world In the bluegrass region as fine
York The mineral deposits are abundant and varied
/ Lead mines have been worked In Wythe County
before the Revolution There extensive iron deposits
ia several localities in the cast and every la the
southwest are Ene Lead, copper and plaster In the
Counties, are gold mines ~hich were prohtabiy
worked and which again attracting attention. Coal
veins ore being DEVELOPED in buckingham and Pulaski
Countless Which are said 10 be OF true anthracite: the
20 connect them by narrow gaage roads with railways
Judge Critcher-" 1t may be asked IF Virginia has
such great advantages why have s resources been
developed those OF the Northern States of equ age
whole plantation aud labor systems autagonistic
TO sace Development Wien these systems were broken
stock, no fences no implements no money had 900
acres ana family 70 support My negheors had more
had TO be supported before cI9o could be raised 20
suDslSt thefn. We hau credit. abundance
OF real estate and We uust realize upon We believe
thSt place offers greater Inducements We have good
roads, good school system, and greater percentage OF
church accommodations than any Northern State There
are no labDr organizations. Communicate tendencies
Last summer when the business OF the whole country
was fmpcded By strikes, not nipple ielt Vn-
| ginia."
What h the specific purpose Of your visit to New
Senator withers-"r To have conference with some Of
the creditors OF The State and convince them that
IL Tor their hest interests 20 aid in efforts secure
Immigration as the only method Of developing re-
sources OF toe state and thus secarng the honest pay
meuf Of their claims. There will be no repudiation In
virginia the forc7ble adjustcrs succeed and
decision OF the Supreme Court the hoders Of the
coupon cor sedafed bonds. The present rate OF ate
taxation k sb0UI so ccnts 800 and IN asseSsmeDts
were fairly made, tbS would produce sufficient revenue
70 meet caTent expenses aud Interest on the debt The
Mofatt belipuDob producesA good revonue aud Is the
best method yet devised OF leTying on liquor II
Is voluntary tax no needs pay IL unlessihe
u ought 10 be popular with the lquor-seers
as II cuts on the crowd OF bummers who always get
their liquor Gu credit, and pay" Senator Withers
sake OF the idea entertained by many that Eastern Vr
gina Was unhealthy. he admitted fever and aguo
but csaed that Phus and the feyers were I'M
! known.