Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-15
From the Washington Union.
"Direct " Trade.''

DIV private lettefS from Europe, WhicH
found waiting me In Washington, indicated
that the political affairs of the continent, and
the management and diplomacy offNew York
and Liverpool, had made an impression upon
the commercial disposfionin Amsterdam IN
relation to cooperation to assisttiIe planters
of the South to resist the New York and
Liverpool monopoly of Our trade. My ad.
vices from Messrs. Gadsden e. Co., OF
Charleston, confirm the intimatons thrown
( out, that the state of trade and politics in
Europe will not incline Messrs. Hartsen and
Brother to advance the full, or nearly the full
value on cotton, &c. They have written
nothing to me on the subject: but infer
from the tenor Of their communication to
Messrs. Gadsden & Co. that the, position |
have contendcd for will at last have to be
taken by the planters: that is, to view "direct
trade" as southern enterprise for the bcne-
fit of the planters, and therefore an interest
to be promoted by them.
Difficulties are to be expected, and must
be met and overcome. This is not a ques-
ton to be decided by one or two or more
houses. according to their humor or conven-
ience, but is policy deeply connected with
the very existence of the Southern States
matter of great and grave Importance, to be
preserved in, worked at, and advanced rs an
absolute, necessary and permanent interest.
The habit Of relying solely upon others has
been one of the causes of Southern decline.
The planters must rely upon themselves;
this very case is an evidence of it. There is
nothing in the letter of Messrs. Hartzcn and
Brother that affects this principle. stated
to them, rs have often said, that the neccs-
sities Of some of our planters required ad-
vances to a certain extent, but that their
affairs were sufficiently independent to enable
them, BY contributions of cotton in small
way, to begin the trade and lay foundation,
establish confidence and connexon, which
would admit of the safe investment Of for
eign capital. But these are minor considera-
tions. The great questions are, "Must We
have direct tradc?" "Will it benefit the
South 90 aWil it benefit the planters g
These are the questions TO be asked. We
must not give up the object on account of
difficulties
What credit is it to sell cotton for hand
some price, or where is the enterprise OF the
South, when ether people come to US and
buy as suits their interests! The planters
must have enterprise If we cannot do a
great deal, let us do little. If the revolu-
tionary tendency of the continent affects the
money market, and Eivcts still more surely
the commercial power of England, and her
sympathzer in commerce, New York, upon
us, we must decide to act independently of
!, these influences. Each planter can send a
small portion of his CROP and if VIC can OBJ
tain advance so much the better; but if the
diplomacy and commercial power of England
cut US Of from that assistance, it is the duty
of the planters to ship without advances.
The hereditary system of advances is the
greatest evil of the South. The only argu-
mcnt for it is its necessity 1t involves the
planter by anticipation, and eats up his means
by interest on the money, and gives the pow
er and control of our great staple into the
hands of others. Every dollar advanced is y
deposite of Southern wealth in Northern
banks. But these are difficulties. and they
must be overcome. Let us commence in !,
email way, and keep the ball moving. For
the purpose of discussion and eonsnlsabii9sgg All sbiisg
definite plan for 4 more complete combine,
ton of the planters.
In the meanwhile, if my friends have sutfi-
cicnt confidence in me, will receive consign,
ments in Amsterdam myself, and devote my
whole attention to those interests contidcd 10
me. am not able to advance, wish that
was, and can only say that | make this
proposition from the necessities of the case.
Direct trade" must 60 ahead; and if the
world is allied against the planters and SOUTH
ern interests. as involved in her commercial
affairs, and q powerful moncyed combination
or,oya1 10 Aon.n ,,,,d
why, we must meet the issue, and take an
individual interest in our own affairs. The
cotton yarn interest con6ded to me will also
be attended to. The appeal is therefore 10
the planters to aid and assist in the move
ment. The friends of direct trade are not
six months recruits; We are enlisted for the
war, and, if we a.e overpowcred, we will at
least die fighting.
sincerely hope that the spirit and enter.
prise of the planters will be aroused by the
Importance of the issue. We are not en-
gagged in schoolboy's game. 1t is a qucs-
tion involving the commercial power of New
York and the diplomatic policy of England,
which influences will most certainly be array
ed against us; and if our cause fails this
time, we will relapse into more abject COM
mercial servitude.
For Heavens sake, then, let those who are
the friends Of the measure. and whose affairs
admit Of it, assist in making up cargoes.
Let our lumber, cotton, rice, wool, and cotton
yarns be combined 10 fill the Ship" and let
determined spirit Of commercial indcpen-
dence," though taking years for accomplish
ment, animate the South. If she will act,
she will succeed. She has the staple, which
has the qualities of freight. insurance, ex-
change, and produce combined, and which
cannot be counterfeiteG.
Let US have direct trade" if not by The
usual means, in some way.
c. G. BAYLOR.
GAMBLING IN TIE M1sEs.-The Stockton
Journal says:
The professionals" are now, and have
been for some time, doing hourishing busi-
ness, not only in the "mining towns" but
all over the Southern mines. Instead of
whiting in San Francisco for the miners to
bring the gold to them, as formerly, they
now go to the mines; and are as faithful in
making their circuit, and visiting certain