Rensselaer Union, Volume 7, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 October 1874 — Advice to Settlers. [ARTICLE]

Advice to Settlers.

At a late celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday in Virginia, Mr. St. Andrew is reported to have given his coun* trymen the following advice, which is equally applicable to Americans intending to migrate. He said: 1. Come in colonies, or go to colonies. 2. JBring money- in your purse. 3. Leave your prejudices behind. 4. Don’t expect too much. 5. For land or business pay cash. 6. Keep two-thirds at least of your money for working capital. 7. Avoid land-sharks. You can easily find out the reliable land agents, v--8. In buying land don’t get too much df a good thing. 9. Adhere to the old-fashioned principles of British honor. Don’t attempt “smartness.” Better-class Americans don’t admire it; but they- can beat you at the game if you challenge them to it. 10. Remember that success is more in the man than in the country.