Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-22
DIRECT A UNION.
To The Patrons of Husbandry OF the
Cotton states.

Cotton states.
The organization of the Direct Trade
Union has been effected. This grand
scheme is the conception of the Patrons
of Husbandry, and under their foster
ing care it will be consumated. The
benefits viii not be confined to them,
but. beginning with the greatest anne
Iteration of the condition of our farm
ers and planters, the good of theorgan-
izatiOn viii be felt throughout our
whole society. All classes will share in
the grand result; but to the tillers of
our soil we appeal to make this effort
of the Patrons of Husbandry In behalf
of our greatest interest, a splendid
success from the start.
Long have you suffered from unne-
cessary 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, ma
nufacturer 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
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any man, class, or section. We only
propose to protect ourselves. Difficult
ties there will be, and discouragements,
and much nard work, in the accomp-
Ishment of our object; but the infinite
value of the success will be worth all
that it will cost, and far more than hu-
man 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 if there 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 a privilege to contribute, by
liberal subscriptions, to the success of
the enterprise. A moderate contribu-
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 of Georgia. Lend us your
help, brethren
Speaking for the officers, directors,
and all-who have taken part in this or
~ganization, we pledge u words that
what you entrust to US shall be used for
your good-for the liberation, redress,
and independence Of the planters and
farmers Of the South, and for a COM
mercial reform which viii impart new
life and activity to our cities, and be
reflected in the prosperity of every de-
partment of industry.
Subscriptions will be taken by note,
payable on the LIST 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 you
may need. A. II. COLoUITT,
President Direct Trade Union.
Atlanta, Ga, April Is, 1874.