New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-26
Nav FngIopd Protective Union.


Board of Government made a report of the pro
gress Of the cause The Institution is represented
As being in very fourishing condition. The mum
Der Of divisions is now POI one year ago, only 100
the whole number Of members is lo,673i sales,
for the year ending Dec 81, 1850, sL03s,636 -
capital invested, slOs9O 30 Hon. Worcester
sprague of Montpelier, Vt, was chosen Presi-
dent; Albert J. Wright Of South Boston, Vice
President; w. F. Young of Lowell, Secretary
and Treasurer; Caleb L. Ellis, VIM. 7. G. Pierce
and John f. Abbott Committee of Returns. We
copv from the Journal the report Of the COMMITTEES
on Trade;
The Committee on Trade respectfully submit
the following Report for the quarter ending De-
cember 81, 1880
The Committee have the pleasure of announc-
ing 20 the Central Division the continued pros
perity and progress Of the Mercantile Affairs OF
the Union The gradual increase of the trade
through the Central Agency, and the continued
appreciation of those who have longest tested its
utility, clearly demonstrate the practcabllity and
superiority of the system, over the ordinary
methods Of mercantile transactions
The past quarter has been one Of unusual inter
est New Divisions have been organized with
extensive means OF prosecuting the business sue
cessfuly; and many Of our old numbers, encodr-
aged by past success have increased their capital
to no uncomfortable amount.
The reception of country produce has greatly
augmented during the last three months and the
Committee have the privilege OF knowing, that IN
most instances the expectations OF all parties nave
been fully realized All reasonable demands upon
the agent, by those forwarding butter cheese and
other produce, from the several divisions IN the
country have been met and discharged, while at the
same time he has been able IN most cases. to give
a good degree of satisfaction to the consumers OF
~ kfr,o, fapfa a
vances toward that much desired end-a just and
economical system of exchanges between the
producer and consumer through which the re-
wards of industry shall accrue To the labOrer -
The great and overshadowng evil OF the age is
that of spohatng labor by commerce and traffic.
1t robs the aborer first his righttul share to the
products of bis own toll, so necessary 70 the ply
aical intellectual and moral development of him.
self and family. Then it denies him the common
comforts of his animal being and finally oilers him
for sale on the auction block, or necessitates him
to lead a miserable and disappointed existence
between trembling hope aud approaching beg
gary.
The Protective Union aims to reverse this cur
rent of commercial oppression, which threatens
destruction to the rights aud interests OF tue aOOr
ing masses, by instltutng Jusrer relations De
tween the producing classes OF the entire com
munity The farmer IN Vermont, aud the mechsn'
c in Boston throughits principles aud operations,
enormous profits. percentages and commissions,
which have made rich the hOrdes OF middle
men," are thereby saved to minister to the tire
side comfort and happiness OF the real artizans oil
the land. ....
which has thus far attended our efforts, that Ia
few wears should the members OF the Union
prove true TO themselves aud their cause. almost
the entire exchanges OF New England Will be
done on Protective Union principles No wand
reason exists why the labor and enterprise OF
New England should be taxed millions OF dollars
annually, IN support Of a numerous class oil mere
exchangers who simply alter the position OF the
products of labor without adding one tarthing 10
their true value. The spirit OF commerce is con
stsntly crying Give, give, give! lt is continually
taking from and luXurating upon the products OF
labor, but seldom adding to their value or useful
ness
During the past quarter a new interest has been
manifesto by the Divisions to purchase, as Tar az
possible, of first hands, to get as near the
manufacturer and importer as clrcumstan ,es
would permit, and 10 securing this end the I'm
portsnce of concentrating the entire monetary
poTer of the Union has become more apparent
than at any previous period Of Ourexistence as al
organization. On the single article OF Flour, by
a timely arrangement aud the concentration oil
trade the Agent has saved to the Union, tor the
last three months nearly the amount OF MS entire
commissions for that period. Divisions who Tor
merry puICuhatu LnclI sOous AHuS p1Alchely vi
Central Agency, have been brought 10 see the
loss they sustained by operating sngly, when
they might, at less expense, enjoy the benefit OF
the concentrated capital OF the Union; and at no
period of our history have the practical affairs OF
the Union looked permanent and consolidated
as at the present moment The facilities OF the
Agency for the transaction OF the business OF the
Union have been considerably increased since our
last meeting. The number OF persons employed
At the present time, in keeping books, making out
bills corresponding and auditing accounts, pack
ing goods, taking care OF produce, &c lSseven.-
The Agents time is constantly employ ed in max
ing purchases and reviewing the market. lt 10
believed by the Committee, that 3 wise, safe and
liberal policy has governed the mercantile depart
ment OF the Institution, and IL is earnestly hoped
that its future course will be honorable, harmon.
Gus. and eminently useful.
The current purchases, through the Central
Agency for the quarter, amount % sls0 026 50.
Signed by John g Ksulback, W. T. Young
Nelson Worthen, Ralph P Deyereaux, Jobs F..
Abbott.