ABSTRACT
There is an agent of the Peruvian Government at Cork (Mr. Kennelly), a respectable citizen, using his best exertions to induce Roman Catholics to emigrate to Peru, where, he declares, they will be received with open arms by the government of that country. We are told by the Cork Examiner that “the Peruvian government consents to pay in the first instance about two-thirds of the passage money, which, for an adult, is £10 10s. Of this £10 10s. they consent to pay £6, leaving the balance of £4 10s. to be paid by the emigrant, but in such a manner as to render the payment a matter of trifling consideration. The £6 will be given as a free grant, in case that parties are willing to enter into a contract, binding themselves to certain employers for five years, during which time they will be paid at a rate of wages of which they have no possible conception in this country. And they may also pay back the balance of £4 10s. at the rate of 2½ dollars a month out of their wages. But if they be unwilling to enter into a contract such as we mention, when the whole sum advanced must be repaid at the same easy rate of monthly instalments. We can understand that the whole fare will be advanced in favour of some individuals, and even families; but, as may be expected, these parties must be only of the best and most commendable character, but really an acquisition, from their skills and ability in such departments of industry that they profess. The classes required are all kinds of artisans and mechanics, the best agricultural labourers, gardeners, and domestic servants of both sexes, including coachmen, footmen, grooms, cooks, ladies maids, housekeepers, housemaids, and also seamstresses and other classes of dexterous and industrious females. We have also learnt that a good domestic servant, will readily earn from £24 to £40 a year; while the highest class will receive wages larger in proportion according to their competency and skill.
