Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
DIRECT TRADE UNION.
To The Patrons Of Husbandry Of the
Cotton States,

The organization of the Direct Trade
Union has been effected. This grand
scheme is the conception of the Pa
irons of Husbandry, and under their
fostering care it will be consummated
The benefits will not be confined to
them, but. beginning with the greatest
amelioration of the condition of our
farmers and planters, the good Of the
organization will be felt throughout
our whole society. All classes viii
share in the grand result; but to the
tillers of our soil we appeal to make
this effcrt of the Patrons of Husband
ry in behalf of our greatest interest, a
| splendid success from the start.
Long have you suffered from unne-
eessary burdens. The time has come
for your release. The way is direct
and sure out of your troubles. Mil
lions may be saved to the men who
earned them by hard, honest work.
This may be done by direct trade
through our own cities, merchants, and
agents. The present circuitous chan
nels by which the productions of our
soil and labor reach the consumer are
not the result of any necessary law of
trade. They are arbitrary, and are ad-
verse to the interest of producer, man.
ufacturer and consumer.
Let us resolve that what we raise
shall take the most direct routes to our
final markets, and the sales return
through as few tollgates as possible to
our pockets. We mean no hostility to
any man, class, or section. We only
propose to protect ourselves. Difficult
ties there will be, and discouragements,
and much hard work, in the aecomp-
ishment of our object; butthe indefi-
mite value of the success will be worth
all that it will cost, and far more than
human foresight can estimate
Capital will be needed, and that can
be raised by the divided and general
support which the oranges of this
State, and the Southern States should
feel it their interest to give. A good
amount has already been subscribed.
More is required. Every grange in
Georgia should feel that direct trade
was of the last consequence to our sue
cess as farmers and planters, and feel
it to- be privilege to contribute, BY
liberal subscriptions, to the success of
the enterprise A moderate eoutribu- |
ton on the part of every grange would |
make the union an assured success. |
We look to our brethren of other
cotton States for aid and cooperation. |
They are no less interested than the |
farmers and planters ofGeorgia. Lend |
us your help, brethren.
Speaking for the officers, directors,
all who have taken part in this organ
ization, we pledge our words that what |
you entrust to us shall be used for your
good-for the liberation, redress, and |
independence of the planters and far /
mers of the South, and for acommercial /
reform which will impart new life and I
activity to our cities, and be reflected |
in the prosperity of every department /
of industry.
Subscriptions will be taken by note.
payable on the 1st of October next. in /
cash or cotton. Bring the subject be- |
fore your councils; canvass for sub !
scriptions to stock; urge all to help !
the enterprise; communicate the result /
to us, and apply for any information I
you may need. A. H. COLQUITT,
President Direct Trade Union.
Atlanta, Ga, April l3, 1874. !