The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-05
TIE CkRsCENT CITY.
HER TRADE And HER FUrURE-THE ADVANTAGE
OF THE TOBACCO TRADE,

PADucAH, KY., Feb. 16, 1876.
Messrs Editors-If it were in my power to
give the Crescent City all the elements that
would make her great, and secure for her that
renown which l trust she may attain, the
effort would be made, and her thrift, pros
peIisy, enterprise and commanding impor-
lance should be the common inheritance Of
her people-the pride of the South and West,
as commercial emporium. She at one time
had this status, but the embarrassment aris-
ing from an unfortunate and protracted strug-
gle that lashed both sections of the country
into passions which resulted in sanguinary
conflict, entailing on her people ruin, loss
and the absolute waste Of every material out
OF which she could again begin the race for
supremacy, and the rival OF others that had
received all the benefits Since everything
that vice, ill-will, bad government, and corrupt
officials, (not the choice Of the governed) have
been fastened upon the people; till the city
and State are burdened with debt and tax
alton, enough to consume all the products Of
the soil, and the whole country and its every
interest seems mortgaged to It's opulent OPP
pressors. With this picture in view, is it any
wonder that commerce, agriculture, manu-
factures mercantile pursuits, and every avo-
cation in the country is PROSTATE, and the
people seeking some avenue of escape from
these intolerable burdens.
The day is not far distant when the sun
shine of order and prosperity will light up the
| pathway OF those now in exile and struggling
IN midnight darkness to be relieved from
tyranny that has gangrened every thing useful
aud beautiful within its reach-the light of
conservatism manifested in every effort for
change will finally triumphant the united
energies of your people will build your city
and State up in all that enterprise, education
and religion Gun hope to realize. Your city
will be the great entrepot ON our Southern
borders. The splendor of your success will
yet make you the mistress Of the seaboard in
all those grand attractions that embellish the
homes of civilized people.
In commercial matters you will seek to di-
versify your receipts, and not let cotton alb
sorb all your time and capital. Through the
lieved the present distractions at the mouth
of he river will be crowned with success
that ships from every country may ride into
your harbor, and furnish tonnage suficien 10 !
meet the demands OF an empire, at rates that |
will DEFY competition. Millions Of pro uce |
seek New York and other outlets that will be- |
taken 10 New Orleans, when facilities are
furnished tor its distribution throughout the |
world. At this 'fme the d ference in freight /
on tobacco from the West to New York.
as compared with New Orleans,
leaves hand1oms ma,g;n for profit
in favor of the latter city. Aud SO with other
products that seek an outlet at the seaboard
New Orleans once controlled and sold the
Western crop of tobacco, aud should now re-
ceive every hogshead of export t,bacco grown
in the West Your climate is admirably
adapted to its preservation, and adds to its
appearance in an increased ratio over any
other market of the country This alone is a
factor in the opinion of all your
tobacco factors and those engaged in handling
i. II your factors will reach out aud CO.
operate as unit, with the use of capital and
Intelligent agents, they can regain the tobacco
trade.
Buyers will flock to your ci.y-businsss
men will extend to them that well-known
hospitality in business. as we'll as social rela-
ions, that stamp your people as the - salt of
me earth. " With this source OF wealth secured,
he grain, hour and pork for export will IA u
ally fall into the same channel for distribu-
ion. With all this accumulation for domestic
md foreign consumption enterprise, with her
wifi wings to impel your population to other
nd grander achievements, will build for
'ou large and permanent trade with
dexico and the South American States
nd your exchanges will be rapidly
nd proftably made And again, may we
lot hope to see New Orleans connected by
all with the far-off Pacific States, spreading 4
ts blessings along the entire width of Texas l
nth large accretions from the Mexican States /
a minerals, hides, wool and other products; \
nd at the western terminus, your eyes will b
90 land still beyond, whose storehouses are
rowded with the products and handiwork of
be East. Japan and China will seek you :,
nat your stocks may be made more complete 1
nd attractive by the imports of the Orient. T
'hus another source of wealth will be added
3 tribute to the enlightened and far.seeing
,dgment of your people.
First-class dentistry at lower prices than any
here else. DR.. ]. R. Knapp AS Canal street. :
al and examine work and prices n
EYerYbodY drinks the Encene Clicnuot Cham | 10