The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-24
Direct Trade.

iVtueu tile theuie Oh writer's upon Tue destiny
of Norfolk, her unriyaled position and natu-
raj advantages, and has been the prominent
subject discussed by her Board of Trade, and
merchants in the public meetings of her citi-
zens We trust that the large space which
it has occupied in lhe minds of our people
has not become absorbed by matters deemed
OF more Importance, and which have excud-
ed the consideration Of this 1t is true that
the efforts which have been hitherto put forth
have not been crowned with the success which
was anticipated; butthcse comparative failures
should not discourage renewed Efforts in the
same direction, which may lie assayed by her
snterprising citizens Ia accomplish the object
deemed so generally desirable
The recent disaster Of the Ephesus was not
attributable to its orginators nor to u.s. 1t
was a failure caused by circumstances and
conditions over which we had no control.
Consequently, it should not discourage us
from repeating the efforts then made to begin
a trade with Europe. Accordingly, acting
upon these reflections, an enterprising firm Of
this city, ". D. Reynolds G. Brother. have
notified the public through the columns of
the Day Book, that the steamer Meiita has
been engaged to load at this port ior Liver
pool direct, and will leave Norfolk about the
middle of November. They tell us that the
rate of freight will be reduced to reasona-
Bile standard, and that if successfulin obtain
ing full cargo, the Melita will continue to
run regularly between our common harbor"
and Liverpool, thus establishing regular
and reliable line that will be rendered subser-
Went to the commercial interest of the ports
in Virginia and the adjacent Southern States
with which we are connected by canal and
railroad. They purpose to make advances on
all shipments of cotton. tobacco, naval stores,
or other produce designed for shipment, which
may be consigned to the Messrs G. NJ Fry d
Co, a firm represented to be of high standing
and responsibility, originally from the South,
and the eonsignees of the steamer in Liver
pool Thus, it will be seen, another attempt is
to be inaugurated to accomplish the object
which we all have for 50 long time desired,
and which we have endeavored, in some de-
gree to effect
The railroad freghts to this city from Ten
nessee, North and South Carnlnia have been
reduced, as we learn from the circular of
Messrs. W D. Reynolds & Brother, who as
sure all who are willing to aid this effort and
to effect direct trade with Europe, that the
expenses on produce sont to their cere will
be reduced to the smallest figure possible, and
that they will attend TO the for warding of all
produce sent to them, free of charge
We therefore call upon all to prepare for
another adventure. Let there be another
united effort to make this enterprise success.
Let the people in the interior who are con-
nected with us by canal and rail send forward
their products for transhipment by the steam
er Melita, receive the necessary advances, and
wait with trust and hope for the .renumera-
tive sales to be returned to them from Liver
pool
The payment of the tax Oh cotton, by au
effort of The Board of Trade of this city, will
be SO regulated as to allow the cotton to be
shipped here, where arrangements will soon
be effected by which the tax may be paid
The existing regulations, requiring the cotton
to be weighed and the tax paid where produ-
ced Or whence removed, have retarded the
shipment of this staple hitherto and conse-
quently the business of this community has
somewhat suffered The Commissioner of In-
ternal Revenue. however, at Washington, has
informed our city delegation, composed of
Messrs. Kader B'gss E. c. Lindsey, J. B.
Neal, and Chas. W Gtrandy. that they had
presented plan, which had not occurred to him
and which would enable him to give the de-
sired relief. This is very gratifying ntelli-
gsnce In few DAYS the Commissioner will
issue LIS instructions, 10 accordance with the
plan suggested by the Norfolk Board of Trade,
which will remove the present restrictions
and enable the cotton to be moved forward
aud the tax paid at this port
Norfolk is situated in the centre Of the great
cotton marts Of the country, and there are al
most always more buyers, factors, agents, aad
spectators here than can be generally accom-
modated by the stock on hand. 50 that
there may be said to be aperpetualiy existing
demand. The farmers and shippers .. the
interior, with which Norfolk is in easy and
speedy communication by rail aud canal, may
rest assured that if they send their cotton to
this market it will have prompt attention
from our merchants and, il they prefer selling
it here, they have most reasonable prospect
of sale at higher rates than in any other
market South Of New York and taking into
consideration. the rgdity with which the
grades are adhered to there perhaps really at
rates as high as IN that market. with not