The southern press., 1851-12-23


fore, direct trade" (Which is the simple trans
portation from one nation TO another in thu
cheapest and most direct manner,) will neve
find favor from New York and English agents
II is immaterial where men are born, or where
they hue, their hearts are wi tn their treasure
and if il be in New York and Liverpool those
interests will be paramount to principle. Inc
South is too unsophisticated, and the planters
should learn that her past history is history
Of deceit and treachery, by those claiming to be
Southerners !" not only politically, but COM
mercially.
The Macon convention endorsed the resolu-
tions of Mr.. BAYLOR, urging the participation
of the planters in this enterprise. The legisla-
lures of Alabama and Georgia have treated il
with great consideration, and the press through
out the country, except the New York Courier
and Enquirer, and its admirers and copyists
South, have treated direct trade" as a grave
and highly important measure. Shall it fail
Will the South add this also to the accumu!atiDg
evidence of her inertness and apathy The issue
in this question is brought home to the planters,
and purPOsely. 1t is the test of their capacity
for individual enterprise. 1t will prove if they
are satisfied with their chains, aud whether
Northern and English gold has purchased their
birth-right
The opponents of "direct trade" ask if the
Dutch want our cotton, why don't they come and
buy it :" We admit that they are foolish not to
do so. But, that is not the question. The con-
sideration is, is it the interest of the planters"
The want of wisdom in the Dutch does not ex-
cuse our folly. We are more interested than
the Dutch. The course of direct trade" is ad
vocated by the friends of the plantrs-not of
the Dutch. We admit that Holland will re-
ceive great advantages; but it is madness for
us to wait, or never move, because other people
do not. 1t is literally cutting off ones nose to
spite the face.
No, the planters must moye-indvidually and
by combination, and we earnestly recommend
with the prominent movers in this measure.
lst Let the planters ship on their own account
either through their usual agents or the di-
rect trade houses, small portion of their crop,
or the whole, as they may choose. These ship
ments should be made ioith or ,oihout aduances
FOR, the monied agencies of New York and Eng
land have refused, and will refuse to negotiate
hoping TO break down the movement by press
ing upon the necessities of the planters. An.
other thing.-Every dollar advanced, under pre-
sent regulations, is deposit Of Southern capita
in Northern banks Mark that. The ball must
keep moving. The planters must do it. 1t i,
impossible for anything to be done without thi'
| firm spirit of determination. Let us, for once
have action. "Show your faith by your works.
| I'd. Societies should be formed in each coun
ty. Three or four Planters for instance, shoule
constitute themselves into committee to cor
respond with similar ones. These COMMITTEES
should be formed in every county in the South
called "Direct Trade" clubs. A convention
should be held annually, to discuss matters ;,
lating to commerce, agriculture, manufactures
and shipping We tender the use of our col
ulHns to publish essays and communications
generally. Correct statements of the amour
of the crops, &C., should be made. The mail
object of these societies should be "The com
mercial independence of the South" through
the medium of direct trade" Is it TOO muci
trouble? Cannot the planters spare little time fo
the ints''hange of views upon the great interest,
of the South! Most assuredly. Itis very littl,
trouble, and We hope to see it done at once
We would urge the press, in the South, to en-
force this idea upon their readers. Gentlemen
forming these societies will please forward the
name Of the "club"-the post-office, county
| &c.
Let US have rganization-light, intelligence
and active enterprise. Let us have direct
trade" commercial independence" separa
ton from Northern and English monied bond
age.