Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-23

Every year witnesses an increase
in the volume of emigration westward,
aud thousands upon thousands of
sturdy men and women have gone on
through territory vastly superior to
that in which they finally located,
with no more care or observation en-
route than if in balloons 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
frequently home-sick selves. Others
will follow, and the throng will not
perceptibly lessen for years to come.
Meantime not few of those already
settled are anything but satisfied
the rigors of severe climate, the fre-
quence of terrific storms, long hauls
to market, and other disadvantages
naturally creating desires to get back
into a country where these things do
not Ui5crerte 1ftIsC generaI ProsbeFi-
ty. At no time possibly have matters
appeared in more propitious shape for
Eastern lines to enter into emigration
measures than now, and, as usual,
the Baltimore and Ohio takes the in
itiative. The corporation has among
its principal stockholders and officials
energetic and far-seeing men, who
realizing the Importance of the situa.
ton, have associated themselves in
the organization of an emigration
company with other gentlemen of un-
doubted prominence in business cir
cles, whose success in great CONNER
cial undertakings stands as the strong
est possible guarantee of the future
of the new enterprise. 1t has al
ready been Incorporated under the
laws of the State of Maryland, and with
a capital stock of one million dollars
the F" 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 Directors is n strong
one indeed, comprising N1r. John w.
Garrett, Mr.. Robert Garrett and Mr..
Spencer, President, Vicc-President
and I'd dVice-President respectively of
the B. & OR. r. ex- U. S. Senator
Henry G.. Davis, of West Virginia,
President w. Va. Central and Pitts
burg r. r.; L. Harrison Garrett, the
well-known banker, of Baltimore;
Mr.. William i. Burns. President Eu-
taw Savings Bank Of Baltimore, and
Hon. Ferdinand c. Latrobc, Mayor
of Baltimore. The objects OF the
company are many and of the most
practical character, to-wit:
To induce increased migration to
the Observation-Disclosures, particularly
along the lines of the Baltimore and
Ohio Company, and country tributary
thereto; to which end to acquire by
purchase, or otherwise, the control of
lands now substantially in the wilder
ness and difficult of disposal at re-
muncrative prices. To market, work,
let, lease, settle, improve, cultivate,
or otherwise dispose of lands and
hereditaments in Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, or elsewhere in the
United States, and generally to devel-
op the resources of such lands by
building, planting, clearing and
otherwise dealing with the same. To
stock such lands. and to breed, Craze,
fatten and deal in cattle, horses,
sheep and produce. To buy, or
otherwise acquire and make, provide
and carry on, use and work. railways,
tramways, roads and other works
which may be deemed expedient for
the purposes of this Company, and to
contribute to the cost of making, pro-
viding, carrying on and working the
same. Toreceive and take money on
deposit, at interest or otherwise, on
the guarantee of the Company or
otherwise, to raise money in such
manner as the Company shall think
fit, and in particular by the issue of
bonds and debentures charged upon
all or any of the Company's property
(both present and future), including
its uncalled capital. TO make, ac-
cept, endorse and execute promissory
notes, bills of exchange and other
negotiable instruments. Topurchase,
or otherwise acquire, and undertake,
j all or any part of the business, prop
J erty, tenure and liabilities of any per-