Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18

Every year witnesses IN increase IN the
volume of emigration westward, and thou
sands upon thousands of sturdy men and
women have gone through territory vastly
superior to that in which they finally loca-
ted. with no more care or observation en-
route than if in a balloon and sailing
through clouds They have gone on and
on. often far beyond available markets, and
out into the wild lands with no company
other than their own homesice selves. 9th
ers will follow, and the throng will not per
ceptibly lessen for years to come. Meantime
not few of those already settled are any
thing but satisfied-the rigor' OF severe
climate, the frequence Of terrific storms,
long haus to market, and other disadyan-
tages naturally creating desires to get back
into country where these things do not
operate against the general prosperity. At
no time possibly have matters appeared IN
more pr0pitious shape for Eastern lines to
enter into emigration measures than now,
and as usual, the Baltimore and Ohio takes
the initiative. The corporation has
among It's principal stockholders and Off
cials energetic and far-seeing men who, re-
alizing the importance of the situation, have
associated themselves in the organization Of
an emigration company with other gentle
men of undoubted prominence in business
circles. whose success IN great commercial
undertakings stands as the strongest posi-
Bile cuarentee Of the future of the new en-
terprise 1t has already been Incorporated
under the laws Of the State Of Maryland,
and with capital stock of one million dol
lars the Baltimore and Ohio Emigration
Company" will be in grand position not
only TO advance its own interests but those
of the railroad company and the states
through which it runs. The Board of Di-
rectors is strong one indeed, comprising
Mr.. John w. Garrett, Nr. Robert Garrett
and Mr.. Samuel Spencer, President, Vice
President and I'd Vice President respective
" of the r. & O. r. r.; ext. ;. Senator
Henry G.. Davis, of West Virginia, Presi-
dent w. Va. Central and Pittsburg k. X,
T. Harrison Garrett. the wel-known banker
Of Baltimore: Mr.. William +. Burns, Presi-
dent Eutaw Savings Bank of Baltimore, and
Hon. Ferdinand c. Latrobe, Mayor Of Bal
tinore. The objects of tine company are
many and of the most practical character
to wit:
Toinduce increased immigration to the
South and Southwest, particularly along the
lines of the Baltimore g. Ohio Company
and tributary thereto: TO which end, TO ac-
quire By purchase, or otherwise, the control
oflands. now substantially in the wilderness:
and difficult of disposal at rcnumeratly(
prices. To market work, let, lease, settle
| improve, cultivate, or otherwise dispose o.
| lands and hereditaments IN Maryland
Virginia. West Virginia, OF elsewhere IN
/ the United States, and generally 10 develop
the resources of such lands by building
planting. clearing and otherwise dealing
with the same. To stock such lands, and t.
breed craze. fatten and deal in cattle, horses
/ sheep and produce To buy, or otherwise
acqure and make, provide and carry On
use and work, railways, tramways, roads anC
other works which may be deemed expedi
ent for the purpose of this Company, and Il
contribute to the cost of making, providing
carving on and working the sarle. To re
ceiyc and take money on deposit, at interes
or otherwise. to raise money In such manne
as the Company shall think mt, and IN par
ticular bv the issue of bonds and debenture
charged upon all or any of the Company
property tboth present and futurel, includ
Ing its uncalled capital. To make, accept
endorse and execute promissory notes, bill
of exchange aud other negotiable instru
ments. To purchase, or otherwise acquire
and undertake, all or any part OF the bus
iness, property, tenure and liabilities OF an!
one person or company carrying on an.
business which this Company Is authorize
to carry on, or orpossessed Of property sultabl
for the purposes of this Company. 10 ente
into partnership, or into any arrangemen
for sharing profits, union OF interests, or co
operation with any person or company carry
ing on, OF about to carry on, .ny CUISINES
which this Company is authorized to carr
ON. or any business or transaction capabl
of being conducted 50 as, directly or indirect
" IN benefit this Company; or to take, 0
otherwise acquire, and hold, shares, stock,
or debentures in any such Company. I