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partment shows, that for the fiscal year closing June 30, 1870, the whole number of immigrants reported is 387,203 of which number 235,612 were males;
151 591 females, making a small allowance for unreported cases, and we find no difficulty in fixing the aggregate increase of our population from this source in the United States, at 400,000. 
 The largest contributing European populations were: Germany, sending 122,649 immigrants; Great Britain, 103,677 ; Ireland 56,996 ; British North America, 40,411 ; Norway and Sweden, 26,659 ; China, 15,740 ; Denmark. 4088; France. 4007 ; Switzerland, 3075 ; Italy 2871 : Cuba, 1233 ; Holland, 1066 ;  Belgium, 1022.
 Of the aggregate reported, 62,342 males and 128,354 females were without occupation, being mostly children. Of 16,529, the occupations are not stated. of stated occupations, 35,550 males and 106 females were farmers. In the mechanical trades are found 2378 blacksmiths, 4764 carpenters and joiners, and 1557 shoemakers. Of the nonmechanical trades the largest items are 2190 masons, 1730 tailors, 1178 weavers, 990 bakers, 727 butchers, 753 painters, 505 seamstresses, 409 jewelers, etc. Professional callings were represented by 552 engineers, 289 clergymen, besides 10 "priests" and 200 artists of all sorts.
 You must observe from this that these people are not idle adventurers. They are principally of the working class, farmers and mechanics of every kind, the very class of people we need to make Texans the great Chicago of the Southwest. That class of people, with the Yankee enterprise and capital, will bring the countless millions which are now buried in the ground on the surface.
 When we consider that France, not as large in territory as the state of Texas, has nearly 40,000,000 inhabitants--about 40 times as many as our State-- I think we cannot attach too much importance to the necessity of an increase of labor, and what proportion of that number of immigrants Texas received the subjoined report of the Superintendent will show. 
 Now then, is it not evident to every legislature upon this floor that while this valuable class of laborers that advance the pecuniary interest of every inhabitant and increase the revenues of the State to such a large extent, are turning their backs upon Texas because of our failure to apply the artificial means of turning that army of industrious and useful immigrants towards the garden spot of the South, and consequently give the State a blow at its very vitals by withholding form her the means of developing her resources. By a mathematical calculation it has been proven that every laborer is worth a thousand dollars to the State, In support of this assertion I will give you one or two practical illustrations from my section of the country, within only a short distance of the capital.
 Many of the Senators present have probably heard of the thriving little settlement, "High Hill" Only a few years ago, land in that neighborhood could be bought for an average price of from $5 to $10 an acre, which, by means of immigration, has advanced to the surprising figures of from $25 to $50. A little more than a year ago, 300 immigrants, (the majority of whom were Bohemians and Germans,) arrived at Columbus, bound for High Hill, the healthy effect of which was that the price of lands at once advanced from

tion asked for
 Being a Republican that has always believed and advocated the political equality of all men, I would have been the last man to oppose the amendment, if it would have accomplished its pretended object. I do not desire to be convicted of making promises which I knowingly cannot fulfill. I opposed the amendment for the simple reason that it was entirely impracticable, and would have met with insurmountable obstacles; not that I am opposed to the immigration of colored men, because the bill before us provides for that in the same measure as it does for white immigration, inasmuch as there are five million of colored people in the United States, for which part there will be an agent assigned.
 That the amendment was proposed with a view of killing the bill, is supported by the bold assertions of the Senators from Washington and Austin that they would vote against the bill any how.
 That the bill would meet with some opposition was no disappointment to me, but little did I anticipate that the very Senators whose constituency is largely composed of people that in common with all other good citizens desire the State to encourage immigration to some extent, would array themselves as hostile champions to this little measure which is designed to advance the common interests of the people of the State.  
 If the Senator From Washington is afraid, as he said, that too many white people are coming into the State, and they would sooner or later tell him to pick up his little carpet bag and leave, I think for that reason, if no other, he should encourage the emigration of people of the Northern States and Europe, who come here with the inherent doctrine of political equality to all ; whereas, on the other hand, if we do not counterbalance that immense immigration which is pouring in from the Southern States, every one with State sovereignty on the brain, his prophesy might come to pass, and certainly if the State administration should unfortunately become Democratic. 
 If the amendment was proposed, as the Senator from Galveston seems to think, for buncombe, in view of Congressional aspirations on the part of the Senator from Washington, I must say that I regret exceedingly that Representatives should trifle with the interests of the people to advance their own chances for promotion. I voted against the amendment, notwithstanding the threat that the gentleman will make it a point in the coming canvass.
 I give the colored Republicans credit for a little more sense than the Senator from Washington does, for I believe that they cannot be deceived by wooden nutmegs. I have advocated Republican principles with the most effective argument (the Springfield rifle) on the battlefields of the Union, from beginning to the end of the war. When Ku Klux notices were served on me, the fruit of Andy Johnson's treasonable course, when the knife of the assassin and the revolver in the hand of the rowdy were threatening to drive every Radical into the Gulf of Mexico, I solemnly determined to stand, and live or die a Republican. When that amendment originated in the brain of the gentleman. and he threatened to behead every Republican Senator who would not vote for it, I concluded to follow my own convictions, in spite of the danger ahead, and voted No. 
Yes, I accept the challenge in spite of the fearful consequences that are threatening to

cmomunication in the different parts of our State, for the purpose of publishing the same to the world, was one of firstimportance, and as it could be done at a comparatively small cost. I sent circulars, (a copy of which I herewith submit,) to all parts of the State, requesting landowners, farmers, and all who had an interest in the speedy development of our State, to impart such information to this bureau as they were able to give. Many have responded ; and when this bureau is placed in a condition to work, it will possess the means to publish a true and correct description of our State.
 With the railroad and steamboat companies in Texas, and from New Orleans arrangements are made that they carry immigrants at half of regular fare, and transport two hundred (200) pounds of baggage for every person, free of charge.
 An arrangement will soon be perfected to issue to immigrants through tickets at reduced rates from any part of the United States and Canada via Chicago to New Orleans.
 Many communications have been received from parties in the Northern and Eastern States, asking for information regarding Texas, the cheapest and quickest mode and probable cost of getting here. etc , all of which have been answered. and already caused many to come and make Texas their future home. 
 One gentleman offered to travel in the States of Nebraska, Illinois and Iowa for the purpose of encouraging immigration to Texas from those States if he could get the sanction of this bureau. As he relinquished all pay from the State for his services, I have given him official countenance.
 Immigrants from Europe arrived here destitute of means to proceed to their destination, have applied to this bureau for and obtained relief.
 It is important that at an early day correct information of Texas should be promulgated in the countries from whence immigration is desired. Pamphlets not too voluminous, published by the authority of the State in the languages of the respective countries, and distributed gratis there, and at the places of embarkation, among immigrants, will have beneficial effect.
 This bureau ought to be furnished with, and have on file, a correct map of each county in the State, and on it designated what lands are taken up, and what is still public domain ; as well as topography of the country.
 Within the last five months. about (10,000) ten thousand persons have immigrated to Texas via the Gulf; and arrived 
 In July and August, none.
 In the early part of September, 1700, of which 650 were from Europe.
 In October, 1100, of which 250 were from Europe.
 In November, 2900, of which 1300 were from Europe.
 In December 4100 of which 1100 were from Europe.
 The most of those came to seek a home among relatives and friends who had preceeded them. This number is small, but will increase an hundred fold when our beautiful State is once better and correctly known.
 For this purpose, our Legislature ought to devise such laws, and provide such means, as will enable this bureau to work with force and effect.
Respectfully,
GUSTAV LOEFFLER,
Superintendent Bureau of Immigration.
CIRCULAR.
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION,}
HOUSTON, TEXAS,______, 187}
 The Legislature of the State of Texas, at its last session, established a Bureau of Immigration and appointed the undersigned as Superintendent.
 It is know to all that a large addition to our population is no only desirable, but necessary to develop the latent resources of our State.  Where can we find it better than among those who daily seek the shores of America, for their future home? We must hold out such inducements to them as will convince the most skeptical that we are in earnest to have them settle and make their home among us.
 For this purpose I invite all who have an interest in our State to communicate with this bureau, and at an early day give full information to the following;
 Are you willing to sell land to immigrants? How much have you for sale? Where is it situated? what is the character of the land? Has it water and [[?]]ber, and in what proportion? Is it in a healthy locality? What is chiefly raised in the neighborhood? How far to market? Is it in the neighborhood of a railroad or navigable stream? Are titles good? What are your