Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

rate class of settlers from the West and North
west, for he could speak from personal knswl-
edge of the reasons which are inducing them
| to leave that region and locate in states more
favorable in climates, especially for good and
permanent homes. He did not think 1t good
policy to say SO much about the troubles they
experienced there, but to hold up to their view
the advantages we could offer them here. He
said that this movement was hailed with
| much satisfaction in Rockingham. and there
would be full cooperation in his county in its
Objects
THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR IN ACCORD.
Mr.. Gordon introduced Mr.. M. F. Peterf1sh,
who said he was present as knight of Labor,
representing that organization in Staunton,
| which had observed this movement in which
they were in entire accord. The Knights of
Labor. he said, desired to see immigration
avail fully OF the opportunities presented in
| the Valley for enlarged and prosperous farm
ing, and in that realization there would be
wonderful stimulaEts to the industries in
which they were directly interested. Agricul-
tural, mercantile, and manufacturing interests
were indissolubly connected in any prosperity.
The Knights realized that to its fullest ex-
tent, and he was present to enunciate their
views. and to tender their cooperation and
best efforts in this movement, for with the new
settlers to engage in agriculture would also
come others to put down manufacturing
plants that would be great blessing to his
class. Let us, he continued, do all we can not
only to bring new settlers into our county, but
strive to retain those disposed to leave, for
lately the want of employment had lost us
many men who, it was to be regretted could
not be retained on that account
On motion of Judge Grattan, O resolution
adODfed for 10
views he had expressed, and the knights of
Labor for their sympathy and cooperation in
the movement.
CAPT. G. JULIEN PRATT
spoke generally of the movement, and con-
CURED in the views which had been expressed,
and thought this a most favorable time for &C
ton, which would now. in view of the addi
ional support the Commissioner of Agricul-
ture could impart to IL, be more effective
CLOSING UP THE WORK.
On motion of Judge Grattan, resolutions
were adopted requesting Messrs. R. W. Burke.
Esq. Capt. e. A. Fulcher and Col. John H.
Crawford to act as a committee to appear be-
fore the County Board of Supervisors for the
purpose of securing favorable action in the rec
cancellations above referred to of Mr.. Starke,
of the State Exposition, and that Rev. Sam1
Myers, Cornelius Driver, Major George 81.
Chrisman and Hon. John D. Acker be a SINH
lar committee and for like purpose in Rock
ingham county.
On Tuesday, the 18th instant, in the Council
Chamber, in this city, at IL M, the committee
will hold an adjourned meeting for the purpose
of perfecting the organization and plan of pro-
ceedure ready to apply for a charter. Rev.
Samuel Driver. ]. A. Patterson, jr., Judge
Charles Grattan, Hon. A. G. Gordon and Col.
John H.Crawford were appointed committee
to prepare the charter. rules, equations, &C..
for action of the committee of the whole on
the daY named.