Harriet Martineau on Immigrants in Rural America.

The article discusses public reservations and opposition to immigration in migrant-receiving countries, despite the economic benefits immigrants bring. Concerns often revolve around cultural differences and the perceived threat of population replacement. The article includes an excerpt from Harriet Martineau's book, Society in America, where she observes complaints about immigration in the early history of the United States. Martineau argues that immigrants, particularly Irish and German laborers, have made significant contributions to the development of the country, including the completion of canals and railroads. She also suggests that the moral qualities of immigrants and their descendants ultimately improve society. The article concludes by proposing that the United States should bring in more laborers to address the scarcity of labor and utilize surplus funds from land revenue. [Extracted from the article]