Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-24
Messrs. Alex. Collie e. Co.


were most efectually blockaded, before the enter.
prise and energy of her own citizens had projected
fast steamers to in about the time when Eraser
Trenholm Co., were realizing we'll from their adj
ventures, Messrs. Alexander Collie 4. Co., then
new firm not long established in London, but with.
al. a drm already commencing to make its mark in
the great metropolis determined to undertake the
enterprise Of running the blockade and through the
dangers incident thereto, to- open up trade with
the new Republic. They did so, and their under
taking was, like others, Of mixed success, the
good fortune sufficiently preponderating to justify
the continuance and enlargement of the business
From one vessel they proceeded to employ several,
and adopting their vessels to the requirements of
lhe occupation, they have been enabled to run in
successfully, and have undoubtedly realized large
fortune.
When the State of North Carolina appeared. BY
her Commissioner in the London market she found
great difficulty in obtaining favorable hearing for
her Loan propositions She was but lttlekDown
On Cnange-she had never borrowed, comparative
ly, and 1t requires large borrowing as we'll as pune
tuai pa. Ing, 10 make name; and after many dis
appointments, her agent was greatly discouraged;
"nen Aessrs Collie Co. took up the business,
and, 6y well directed negotiation, put through
tne loan on terms Tar more advantageous than those
which has been accomplished with reference to the
Confederate loan-though the latter was aided by
ali the influence OF MIR. Slide. Not only did Messrs.
Collie & Go. display liberal spirit and an active
energy in placing the loan among their clients but
they have manifested like lberalty in their &C.
counts of charges and commissions; and the result
Is, that the State of North Carolina has been able
Oy its association with this r to present the most
TAR anu reasonable purchases which have been
brought to the Confederacy.
That the feelings ard sympathies of this firm are
thoroughly with the Contederacy, there is not
DOUBT They have manifested it in London from
the beginning. Their counting room has been the
point OF assembly Tor Southern business men
many advantageous enterprises, from which the
South vas benefited, have been successful by their
sctiye agency, and their risks fully Justify the re-
wards they have attained. This firm holds in Lon
oon an unblem'shed name for integrity, and was
fast advancing to legitimate but ordinary success
before the enterprise of blockade running was un.
dertaken. In connection with the State of North
Carolina, the Messrs Collie have on more than one
OCCASION tsagibiy displayed their active sympathy.
Many thousand dollars have they put at the dspo
Sal OF the Governor for benevolent purposes: and
there is now in our city new and valuable weapon
OF defence volley cannon, most beautiful piece
OF ordnance, Of their gift to the State
Soqe accusations have been made against this
hrm' Ct some completely with the enemy in the loss
81 several Confederate vessels which had been
bought to run the blockade. We do not know
what foundation, if any, there may be for such
charge, Us against some agent of this house but
we are very sure, no such charge can justly be laid
at the door Of Messrs. Collie themselves. Besides
the lack OF motive, and the facility of discovery if
they were engaged in such dishonest business, we
are sure thai their sympathies would have forbidden
It, and above all, the members of the firm are hon.
ora.le gentlemen, and no more capable of such mis-
conduct than any respectable mercantile house
which one may meet in Richmond or Wilmington.
The State of North Carolina is fortunate in baynp
found such assistance as the Messrs Collie have
rendered., and much is due to their aid, that Gov.
vance is able to present so remarkable an example
to his associate Governors, of how much can be
done tor people in great stress, by good Judgment
and active Cdntsaerate