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become Americans. It is all these people who have made 

 the United States what it is, one of the first countries of 

 the world, and it is for that reason that I believe that it is 

 wrong to stop the emigration of Irish, Italians, or others as 

 they have done lately. You can never know if amongst these 

 paupers of to-day, may not be present some members who, 

 at a given time, will contribute to the greatness and prosperity 

 of their adopted country. 



The United States possesses immense territories, where 

 hundred of millions can live easily. Therefore it would be 

 much more rational that the American people, some of whose 

 ancestors were in no better position, when they arrived in 

 that wonderful country, than the new emigrants, should assist in 

 every way in their power, with money and otherwise, all those 

 who emigrate to their country. It is a sort of merchandise which 

 has no market value, and when wanted, it cannot be had at 

 any price ; the Central and South American Republics would 

 give much for such a supply of voluntary emigrants in their 

 countries. The tact alone of having selected the United States 

 as the place of their migration speaks in their favour. If they 

 have done so, it is because of the great fame that the United 

 States have in Europe. They consider it as the free country 

 open to all. 



Possibly among these pauper emigrants may be found 

 some bad seeds of no value to the country, but they are sure 

 to disappear quickly, and only useful members will remain. 



In a country like the United States bad seeds cannot 

 prosper, the competition is too keen, and only the more active 

 and industrious succeed. 



If I am permitted to give my humble advice to the great 

 country, I shall say to its inhabitants : 



Do not make any distinction between rich emigrants or 

 paupers who select your country as their own. Receive them 

 all alike and with kindness. The rich ones, help them with 

 your experience ; the poor ones, help them with money and 

 clothes. Send them to the West, grant them lands, supply 

 them with all the requisites necessary for them and their 

 families, to keep their lives and spirits in good condition, until 

 they can subsist by themselves. By so doing, you will benefit 

 them and yourselves. In due time, these families, in one way 

 or another, will repay you fully the kindness lavished upon 

 them, will become faithful American citizens, and will 

 contribute to the further development of your grand country. 



Another advice, which I shall take the liberty to give to 



