New-York tribune., 1874-09-23
ELEN[ENTs OF MERCANTILE POLICY.

PROTESTS AGAINST ASSESSMENTS OF DUrY-PRoDUCE
DEALERS AND THE RAILROADS -BUTTER AND
CHEESE on CALL
In a recent communication from the Secre-
tsry Of the Treasury the Collector of the Port in
protest and appeal against an OF duty
Of 50 per ad valorem importation OF certain
manufactures OF mixed material, the Secretary issues
some ipsructons in regard to he form of protests and
appeals. He says:
The form OF protest and appeal in this as in many
other cases on ike goods Is not deemed compliance
with the law admitting such appeals IL does not state
by what name The goods are known, nor other facts
requisite constitute setting FORTH distinctly and
specifically. OF the grounds Of appellants oJecuons 70
the OF duty Nor proof made or proposed 10
faet as 10 sx being chief value Your decision is there
FORE affirmed aud you instructed TO carefully
rs made 20 yon and 10 refuse al such as do state
dIstincy and specifically what the goods are and what
case, rejecting obsolete citations and merely formal
papers presenting no points Tor tue OF tne
Department YOI viii also reqmre the setting forth OF
matral facts 10 writing, the statute requires.
The mere form may, however. De printed.
The grain dealers IN the Produce Exchange met yes
terday to take action the circular sent to the Ex
change bv the Esie and the NewYOrk Central Railroad
Companies which informed dealers that after the 2lst
inst free gherage deliveries Of grain less than lots
OF fve car loads would cease. President Franklin Ed
son presided and j. II. Herrick acted as secretary
Carlos Oobb presented the following resolutions which
were adopted
VAsas TIE Ere Railway Ssw-York Central aud Haison
River given notice that IRON and a'eI 2st
n free ylergp Of han i've lots iron
peiBt sh.men m that al deliveries Of lots less tbau
fn track az Thrvst tor jersey city
and ave cars
Hbrcas Bv lueiutng te Penn
SewfoE CIV OF tue valuable trade
B~re1s We con.ier Of ghtege
backward, which viii reflect great
NealOrk b OF an unjust and unnecessary
derminaog against ami IN bvou Of other markets.
Wereas We believe that tins acl0n vii deTmsna 70 The
who having encouraged and bRi
this enornOas trade aH0rd 10 divert II; and
Where's appears that the interests Of the merchants and
lenea in retaining and fostering this trace
therefore
esolred members Of the grain trade be
m the three lines OF
"a subject, and repOr future meeting
Tue Board OF Managers nave approved the following
applications for membership: A. Y. Agresta, Thomas
II. Butler, Joseph b. Chapman, H. H. Duyal. LOUIS
FRANKIE Alexis Godelet Jas 8 Harris, 3 Jenney, IT,,
James KngOn, A r. Smith. A " Staples, g. +. Walker
The Butter and Cheese Exchange decided some time
ago for the regulation Of the trade and the
definite fixing prices, 70 have daily "cai similar
10 that OF stock Exchange and yesterday the new
system was put operation. Sales amounting 70 nearly
$1,000 and bids and offers, were made in nearly all the
grades list The qualities and cOnRtlons neces-
sary 10 constitute different grades ExtrasEastern
grade selections from the nnest grades
OF fresnade and the highest standard OF table
butter The same classification OF Western nne-nayOTed
fresnade butter In style Of packages and IN
good conditIon. Firsts" shall be choice butter yellow
aud uniform natural color IA the season, sweet on
TOPS and ,ides properly seasOned IN good style OF
saekage and In good condition. Z" Seconds" shall con-
est OF good sound sOlld grade OF butter uniform in
color good style OF packages ana IN good condition.
Thirds" shall embrace all sorts between the quality
100 poor be casscd secOnds ami the grade above
grease butter.