The Irish laborer is of great service in building railroads, canals, sewers, paving streets, coal-mines etc.  In the cities some engage in the restaurant business, others are grocers, many become policemen, butlers, porters, coachmen, hostlers etc.  Irish girls find ready employment as cooks and servants.  The Irish are witty, industrious, and as a class may be considered a useful element.

During the rebellion a large number served in the Federal Army.  Many are enlisted now in the regular army.

ENGLISHMEN AND SCOTCHMEN.

A great number of English and Scotch immigrants come to the United States every year.  They have the advantage of all other nationalities, knowing the language of the land and being more familiar with the customs of their "cousins."

They are an intelligent, bright and thrifty class of people.  All professions, trades etc. are well represented by them: they are good farmers, fine mechanics, excellent sailors--they are at home wherever they may be placed.

It is peculiar however, that so many fail to become naturalized, adhering still to their native country, no matter how long they have been in this country.

AUSTRIANS, BOHEMIANS AND HUNGARIANS.

The immigrants from Austria are Austrians, Bohemians and Hungarians.  The former may be classed as Germans, their character and occupations being almost identical.  The Hungarians are mostly in the mining districts and the Bohemians in manufacturing cities, where they are employed in cigar-factories etc.  Many are glaziers.