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SOUTHERN SETTLERS.
THE LAST DAYS SESSION OF THE
CONVENTION.

| SOUTHERN PINES, N. C.. May 6.-The
last days session of the Southern
States Settlers convention here began
at 10 o'clock this morning; most of it
was devoted to speeches. Among the
speakers were Gen. J. R. Lewis of
Atlanta. permanent president of the
convention, and of the settlers associ-
alton, and who also presented the
claims of Georgia to northern emigra-
ton. Among other speakers were j.
J. Ward of Darlington, S. O.. j. P.
Coffin of Florence S. c., j. L. Patter-
son, commissioner of agriculture, II.
II. Battle, State chemist and j. A.
Holmes, State geologist of North Car
olina. Several State delegates met
and elected vice presidents as follows:
| O. S. Hays, Statham, Ga. A. Jetfers,
Norfolk. Va J. P. Coffin, Florence,
s. @. The convention issued the fol-
lowing address to the public as a con-
else expression of the views of north
ern and foreign born citizens of south
ern States concerning their respective
sections.
lowing to peculiarly favorable eli
matte conditions and natural geologi-
cal divisions the South is blessed with
resources distinctive and of inestima-
BILE value. Its healthfulness far sur
passes that of any other section of the
union; its soil is unsurpassed in vari-
ETY. and fertility, and its mineral, ag.
ricultural and horticultural products
furnish the basis of a great diversity
of industries. The southern harvest
has taken the first premium at the
worlds fair at Chicago in wool and
wheat. 1t has been clearly attested by
many settlers In each Southern State
that Northern men can find, not only
profitable Investments here in their
new homes, but eau live with their
family in pleasant social relations
with their native neighbors, enjoying
their political and religious convic.
tlons as fully aud fearlessly as any.
where in the North or in the wide
world. 1t has been demonstrated that
this section has within its borders nu-
merous places where persons with SEN
sitive lungs and throats may be cured
of their ailments and live In vigorous
health the allotted years Of human
kind.
"Tne testimonies of this class of wit.
nesses have been corroborated by ex-
hibits at great fairs and expositions Of
recent years, where as fine fruits and
vegetables, as rich ores and precious
stones, as heavy corn and wheat and
other grains as the earth affords, have
been examined. Our mines, mills and
other manufactures, our farms, for.
ests and fisheries are now vieing
with each other il such generous riv-
airy for first place among profitable
investments that no one need fear 10
devote his talents and capital to one
or the other.
Raw materials of every industry
are to be found in inexhaustible quan-
titles at our doors. Religion, educa.
ton and broad ideas are generously
fostered by all classes of our citizens.
The South needs larger population
of thrifty, skilled and Intelligent
class. 1t needs more capital to help
forward development. Its people (Lo
the manor born appreciate these
things, and, without a dissenting
voice, unite with us in inviting all
men of trained ability and good NOR
ais to join us in building up this, the
grandest country that the sun shines
upon"
Marked interest was manifested in
the plan of making an exhibit at Chi
cago and the convention unanimous
ly adopted the following:
Resolved, That the liberality and
enterprise of citizens of Chicago in
proposing to organize and maintain
the Chicago Southern States exposi.
ton for the display of Southern re-
sources and industries is characteristic
of the great western metropolis OF our
country.
Resolved, That this convention of
Southern citizens from many cities
extend most hearty thanks to Chicago
and the enterprislng gentlemen who
conceived and will carry to successful
termination this proposed exposition:
Resolved, That the Chicago and
Southern States exposition, the object
of which lis to present the illimitable
resources and natural advantages of
the South, and to show the people of
Chicago and the great Northwest the
wonderful progress which has been
made in this section of our common
country" is of the utmost Importance
to us and can be made of incalculable
benefit in the developing of our re-
sources.
Resolved, That the success of the
undertaking and our advantages there
from now depend on Southern action
in securing representative exhibits of
our resources and achievements; that
failure of the enterprise would cast a
stigma on us and our South; and we
Earnestly urge official and private Or
ganized effort in each Southern State
Tor securing and sending to Chicago
typical and complete exhibits of her
products.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, we have one of the great
est sections of the country in the scope
of vast and illinitable resources, and,
whereas. if we keep this knowledge to
ourselves our Northern friends will
suffer and die in ignorance of the fact,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That this convention urges
upon each section of the South the su-
preme need of advertising its resources
In papers and periodicals which reach
the Northern people, and that such