The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-29

Respectable and influential meeting oil lead
ing western men. and others interested in the
Improvement of the harbors on the above named
lakes and rivers, was held last evening at Rath-
buns House, and was nnmcIonsly attended. AT
7t O'Clock
w. DUANE WILSON, Esq of NAweukie, was called TO
the Chair, and
r. FnRcu, Esq of Chicago. and
THos saERwooD, Esq OF Buffalo, acted as Woo Presi-
dents
L BRusER, Esq "copper" Harbor, wore appointed
Secretaries.
Tar CHAIRMAN, on taking the chair said he would
call the attention of the meeting to the following article,
from the Daily Journal Chicago: "We call the especial
attention of those in the Lake interest matter OF the
first importance to their commercial welfare, and
thy Of their most attentive consideration en-
The press in States bordering upon the Lakes, will Of
course, speak this subject:
With due Difference the opinions of others, to
the most effective means o.! ob ainpg and the
opinions Of the great OF the people residing within
the valley of the Mississippi and the basin Of the Lakes
on this subject, venture to make the following sug-
gestion and ask for il candid console ration, and the at
tention of the press throughout the country
That convention Of delegates from every State,
ty and district within the country be bella at
some convenient point, say at St Louis 10 embody and
express the views of the this subject, well
to consider and act upon any other subjects legimstely
We have notthe space to-day to pursue the subject
other method proposed We, therefore, content our.
solves at this time with submitting the proposition and
US in favor Of it. may however be proper to remark,
that the proposition Is made at the suggestion Of many
citizens Of the west of this vicinity a.d other pieces
and If favorably received by the people whom it Is adj
dressed aud ST Louis should be selected the place of
holding the convention nothing will be wanting which
can contribute to the comfort Of the delegates 10 attend
ance, to a careful consideration of the subject As to
the proper time for the meeting OF the convention var
Gus opinions have been expressed
Some are in favor of holding it during this fall others
at an early day next spring Individually we prefer the
latter proposition II held in the spring after the nsv-
gallon OF the lakes and rivers fairly opened the fac
ties for travelling would be greater AMI the delegates
from all quarters would have the of seeing and
forming idea of the Of commerce
the interests involved No one who has not some
thing carry ing the lakes and the Mis-
sissipp full tde Of its spring Aood can form cor
as to its extent This evidence would be
point by water the time. how ever we should be
giaa to hear the sugge. tons OF others
we tuliy concur with the st Louis Republican, in
ference to " the effective means OF Obtaining and
embodylng the opinions OF the great OF people,
this interesting and important subject such Con
the grea valley of the West, will undoubtedly be pro-
ducve of the most bensfciai results Ths only aprsr
to be apprehended is, that aspiring demsgoguss or
hackney ed politi iians may endesvOr to give q DO
cal bias to the deliberations of that boiy, or
may attempt to shape its action in such manner as
to secure some Interior political advantages such an
assemlsge Of men should be Tree from any political
bias should be sunion OF all those Interested ia this
most important subject, who although differing flnds
mentally on the other great political topics the day.
agree the absorbing question OF future Justice tho
West Its only aim should be. not to obtain secure
political capitol for either Of the great political parties
that divide couatry but fearess to forth those
cardinal principles Of public policy in reference ap
preparations for rivers and harbo,s support Of
Every attempt therefore TO give 10 the sctSn Of the
convention q political direction will defeat the great
nsnty frowned upon. Let such a convention be held
and let that convention proclaim not general pria
ciples which asute politicians can whsn necessary
qualify evade, but let forth in detail def
mite and specific approp iaions wnca that body, repre-
sentng the varied Interests stake, shall nscss-
sry for the security and future prosperity of tho
West and let each Of the delegates pledge themselves
hereafter to support man for the Presidency for
member Of Congress- who will not unressrvedly commit
himself in favor Of these measures, and the work is
done. Neither Of the great political parties will Dom
a candidate for the Presidency or for member of
Congress, against whom will be arfayed such moral
power Of united and enlightened public opinion.
July A. D. 1917 sufficiently early day, and whilst we
have dspcsitionto be csPtous about the place. of
holding ane convention we THINK Chicago has claim;
position at the head Of the vast lake trade and its
mate connexion with the lake and river interests
to point II out the most convenient aud appropriate
place. 1t stanas connecting link between the different
channels of communication and believe that of
lection of Chicago, than in the choice any other place
with which acquainted. We willing that
jorty OF those Interested should decide this question: at
the same time promising in advance, that Chicago
honoIed by The selec on effort win be made by
her citizens to extend TO the delegates from abroad
hearty western welcome.
What say our friends of Milw auke, Detroit, Toledo
Cleveland, Oswego Bufso and other places In interest
upon the lakes, 10 our suggestions
The following were asponted'a committee John A.
Atwater of Cleveland Mr. Bsbcock OF Buffalo, and Mr.
A. Harascythy, of Wisconsin who retired and drafted
neutrality-suspicious. which
Colonel CHARLEs KING, being called upon, addressed
the meeting, and stated that the important question
fore the meeting which should be viewed
party queston-t}od had done every thing in those
harbors and little left for to do Mr. King after
gsncing cursory at the natural advantages which
presented in the lakes the North West
went to say that the impro had hither.
to been made, dealt cut with a mig gard hand The
constitution contained provision restrict an i'm.
provement in the rivers harbors and he felt tho
roughly convinced that convention Of delegates
influenced by politics should meet some time nex sum-
me n n n Ofue ucitv 'ouhf
existed but they could accomplish an object which
desirable and in which all should feel deep interest
The trade of the great inland lakes they car
ried to the salt water, solely by Of English
prize, and internal colonial Improvement. lie did not
efforts but he complained Of the absurd dealing in 3D.
stracuons and scrupss which it would Influenced
themselves at home After detailing the innumsrsble
advantages be derived from project a. contem.
plated by the meeting
The Committee hers reported the following rssolu
tons
wHERrAs the great and rapidly increasing trade and
Of the Western lakes and rivers which at the
present moment are more than half OF the foreign
Of the country, aud fully equal in amount 10
coasDg trade, should command tie protection
National go,ernmenment; And she it is Of the 6rst
importance 20 have o action Of ths friends Of
this great interest in order to present it to National
legislature in proper light rhersf're,
Resolved That We heartily approve Of the
dation OF the western press Tor convention of all the
interests involved in lake and river navigation, proposed
TO be held in the summer Of i847.
Resolved. That we recommen - as the most suit
able point for holding cell convention and the 18th Of
June next the most favorable time
Resolved That we view the commercial interests Of
idented with those the western lakes and rivera and
cordially invite their cooperation expecting to sec
them all fully represented in the proposed
Resolved That we view with the highest gratif alton,
the interest already manifested in this city favorable
the proposed convention; and that hope
hearty response BY them to this important movement
Resolved, That We pledge individual exertiups 10
secure general attendance aud rep essnaion Of
est in this convention from, the communities where
severslly reside
Resolved, That tender thanks to those of the
press Of this city who have lent their columns to
the objects OF this meeting and we earnestly call upon
the. press generally to Keep this subject before their
readers and publish proceedings of meeting
entire.
MORTIMER NJ Mowsa.y, Esq., Gate Attorney General
of wisconsin, seconded the resolution and trusted that
the subject would be made question for the ballot box
After briefly advocating the objects Of the meeting,
concluded.
nttec was here appointed to carry out the OBJ
ccts of the meeting. Tho foowrg are the of the
committee