The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-28
OUTHBhN IMMIGn1IION.
The New Agent OF the Southern Railway
is at work.

Mr.. NJ. V. Richards. recently appoint
ed land and immigration agent Of the
Southern Railway, mas issued circular,
addressed to the friends Of progress ana
enterprise tributary to that road, which
says.
The country tributary to the Southern
Railway Is 1ull 10 repleuOn of natural
resources. which need only to be develop
ed 10 produce great wealth ana enduring
prosperity 90 It's poSscssors. lnvlc are
The most ample opportunities fer all class
es of people. whether they be farmers,
fruit growers, vine growers, truck gar
dcucTs stock TaiSeTS, manufacturers,
miners in gold, iron and coal lumDermen,
merchants. mechanics, or other business
men. The country is full OF ineXhausu-
bic riches. Is capable OF sustaining nil
lions OF people, ana Is the most lhVltlls
field for immigrants OF any section or
our great country. The Soutb .-rn Rail
way Company has orr inized d land ana
Immigration department, for the express
purpose OF placing before the public the
advantages ana opportunities offered by
the section OF the country tributary to Its
lines. with a view TO increasing the set
Element and developing The Industries Of
States through which II passes.
The company VIII issue from time to
time publications giving general infOrmd-
tion about the country, ana VIII clrcu-
late them among the people who, FOR any
reason. may be contemplating change Of
location. These publications viii awaken
interest in those who read them, ana
will call for detailed and specific intorma-
ton concerning the opportunities ollereu
I'm the various localities, ana II is 10 be
hoped, as il IS ardenuy and earnestly
desired viii secure the cooperation OF
all the people interested, as all should be.
To this end. circulars, pamphlets, papers
etc, setting forth The advantages OF par
ticular sections Will be valuable auNllla-
Tlcs
This must be of interest to every in
dividual in the country for Il means an
lie lnfrN4a
new Industries, the STRENGTHENING and en-
largcment OF those already established,
the opening IN of new sources of wealth
and prosperity to all.
This company has excellent facilities
for reaching the class Of desirable people
who are seeking new locations, and when
once located Will prove 10 be valuable ac-
ceSsiOns TO the section that may be so
fortunate as TO secure their assistance and
cooperation in developing the country.
They will bring money, open up new farms,
establish manufactures, add to your
population. and prove valuable in many
ways which need not be stated, but which
can be readily seen by all. We shall be
glad 70 receive maps and any number OF
copies Of publications setting iOrth the
advantages of your section, ana VIII dis
tribute them free of charge among IN
tending settlers. / would also suggest,
i'm this connection, that your local news
papers could be used 10 excellent advan-
tage 10y inserting therein special articles
upon the CROWN, opportunities ana re-
Quirements of your section. Extra copies
of these papers could be used adYan-
tageouslV i'm similar manner 10 circulars
ana pamphlets. The press Is "a potent
factor i'm the world to-day, and il can
greatly assist in the work proposed TO be
This company is deeply interest
ed in every Improvement along
its lines, and will heartily CO.
operate in any movement calculated
10 foster and promote its growth and
prosperity should any person, corpora
ton or agency along its lines have any
industry recurring assistance in Its deVel-
opment or large tracts Of farm, timber
or mineral lands for sale, who will give
the undersigned The particulars, active
measures viii be taken to place them in
communication with persons most hkely
to handle the same.
The South is rich in material wealth,
and needs only additional capital and en-
terprise to make ii the richest and most
prosperous section Of our great country.
and now is the golden opportunity 10
iuaugurate a movement that cannot fail
Of producing the best results. 1t is to
he hoped that all publc-Spirited citizens
will recognize the Importance OF this
work, and give 1t their hearty co-opera-
tion and support. The undersigned asks
your assistance in giving him all the in
formation necessary TO an understand
ing of the resources and opportunities
YOU have 20 offer, as indicated above or
by personal correspondence, and VIII be
glad TO cooperate in all movements which
promise 10 promote the growth and pros
peTitY of all sections along the lines Of
the Southern railway