The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-01

Prospectus
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COTTON PLANT

COTTON PLANT.
A Southern journal, published eeklv. 10 ad.
vocate direct trade, manufactures, agriculture, end
the development Of Southern resources by G. G.
BAY LoR, Washington, ID. c.
The Importance Of such o journal az the above
needs no exposition. The material and subs,nn-
tial interests Of the South have been too long ne
elected. The "CorroS Plant is established 10
promote these interests, keeping entirely aloof
from party or party politics A complete foreign
and domestic correspondence has been arranged.
The best talent Of the country will contribute 10
our columns, which will present medium Of
general communication, correspondence, and in
! formation for the friends OF the measures we sd.
rocate. The proper steps have been taken in
/ Europe and America 10 lay the foundation Of a
direct foregH trade al the South, and to introduce
! our coarse manufactures into the continental Eu-
ropean market One obirct Of the "Corroy
! pLASr" will be, as the organ Of direct trade, 20
stimulate the South 10 carry out this important
measure.
/ We call upon the Southern merchants generally
10 send us their business cards, that we NAV Law
them before the country, 70 enable the friends Of
Sout.ern commerce, manufactures, &c, to dis.
eriminste properly IN their desire 70 promote South
ern enterprise.
The importance Of Washington city, as point
oflocstIon for such journal, especslly in regard
40 opening foreign correspondence and promoting
our foreign relations, Is apparent. The opportu-
nifty Of seeing here, also, members Of Congress
! from every district Of the country, present
means Of general cooperation not to be found else
where.
To the cotton, sugor, and tobacco planters,
we look confidently Tor support; and to the friends
Of "direct trade" throughout the South we say,
"sbow your faith by your works"
The regular issue OF the "Corrog PLANT" will
commence in June next. Advertisements are
rsricolary requested to be forwarded early.
Business letters addressed to g. @ Baylor, Wash
ington city, ID. c.
Correspondence from al interested in the cause
we advocate is solicited, particularly 10 the crop,
az we wish TO give correct information on the cub
jet which Is Of 80 much impor lance 10 the plan
ter and in representing which he has been so often
injured.
Postmasters are requested to act as agents for
us and 10 al who approve our cause we look
FOR good feeling, kindness, and support.
Terms; Two dollars year, IN advance.
We, the undersigned. Senators and Represen-
tstives, cordially recommend the above journal TO
the confidence and support Of the South.
Thomas J. Rusk, sampson w. Harris,
S. r. Mallory, w. r. Smith.
/ w. Brooke, Thos. II. Avereu,
Jere. Clemens, A. O. Brown,
Y YIN. X. Sebastian, ID. Wallace,
DIR Atchison, J. A. Woodward,
Jackson Morton, T. L. Clingman,
j McP. BerrieD, f. w Chsstain,
S. ". Downs, James l.. Orr,
Scion Borland, Andrew Johnson,
/ VIM. G. Dawson, V. f. Howard,
James G. Jones, George s. Houston,
/ Vim. RI. Polk, Junius Hillver,
! e. 9. Csbely A. II. Stephens,
A. w Vsnable, David Outlaw,
r. w Johnson, James Johnson,
J l.. st. Martin, WIN. It. Ward,
Psuus Powell. Joseph w Jackson,
John Mcoueen, John Wilcox,
II. ID. Nabers, v. ". Sfsntons
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