The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-30
From the Philadelphia North American
Great Meeting In PhiIadeIphia.-The
Sectional Dock.

The model Of this dock, which was exhibited at
the COMMISSIONER Hail. Southwark, during Fri
day and Saturday last, attracted thousands Of our
fellow-citlzens, who thoroughly examined il; and
we are within bounds when we say that ninety nine
out Of every hundred Acknowledges its superiority
over any other plan heretofore known. On Saturday
evening mass meeting of the city and county was
called, for the purpose Of deciding upon its adapta.
ton TO the Philadelphia naval station The meeting
was organized by the appointment Of the following
officers
Presdent-Benj amin Martin, esq.
Vice presidents-Thos ID. Grover, Levi Lingo,
Samuel Sears, Charles Boyer, Henry Lear Gen.
Horato Hubbell.
secretaries-Edward C. BonsalI, J. B. Haydock,
Alexander Napier.
resolutions, offered by Geo. J. West, esq, were
unanimously adopted
Whereas the port Of Philadelphia has long been
neglected, and her nayy-yard reduced 10 compare
tive ruin by the want OF dry-dOek which we con-
slider essential to the complete organization of that
establishment: and
Whereas we have witnessed a practical demon.
stration Of the superior utility OF the improved in
vention Of the "seeiORdl floating dock now in sue
eessful operation in the city Of New York which
combines all the advantages that genius art and in.
genui,y can suggest for that purpose: therefore
be il
Resolved, That, should Congress agree to do that
rightfully entitled, by It's superior skill Of work.
manship, cheapDess of materials and Iowness of
wages, which we believe will be done by the con-
struction OF dry-dock, that this meeting do dec-
dedly prefer this improved stone dry-dock, formed
by the combination Of a sectional floating dock ba-
sln, and railway, model Of which we have seen
with anfeigned admiration, and which is capable of
all the necessary ocomotions, To the largest msr-
chant ships and national vessels, and which after
ample experience OF its vast utility, has been pre-
ferred by the whole shipping and mercantile interests
Of New York, as sufficiently appears by the memo
rails and certificates in its favor, presented TO Con-
gress with a view to its adoption for the use of the
navy Of the United States, the most efficient and
economical that has yet been presented TO It's consid-
Grafton.
Resolved, That, under full view Of the practical
benefits to be derived from the construction Of the
above dry.dock at this port we do decidedly
yield our preference 10 this plan for the nayy-yard
Of this city, because Of its superior advantages to
any other, its unequaed efficiency, and its equal
permanency even TO that Of the common stone dry.
dock-belng at the same time less costly and more
useful.
RsSolUsd, That from actual inspection Of the Ca
paciiy OF the Delaware river at the port of Phiade-
pha, are fully satisfied that there is a sufficient
depth of water at this naval station for the SUCCESS
full Of this plan Of drydock for the largest ships
that float in the American navy and that Congress
cannot better subserye the interests Of the country
IMAM ny aulhotlLhB us immaculate constructions:
therefore,
RssOlU.d, That we hereby instruct our represent
atyes, and request our senators in Congress- to ad-
vocae the immediate adoption Of the sectional dry
dock for the navy-yard Of the port Of Philadelphia.
RssOIred, That we do but justice to the industry,
skill, and ability to the mechanics of the port OF
Philadelphia, when maintain that their ingenui-
ty and energy entitle them 10 claim the favorable
consideration Of the government as being fully COM
Petent to perform all the services required of them
in any emergency Of the country, with energy Skill
and promptness.
ResoIred, That we have entire confidence in the
public spirit and patriotism of Congress to respond
to the wishes Of the people in all things connected
with the honor and defence of the country.
Resolved, That the President be instructed to ap.
point committee, without distinction of party
say one member from each of the districts of the
county and Of the city Of Philadelphia to proceed
at once to the city of Washington to carry out the
object Of the meeting.
ResolUed, That these proceedings be published in
the papers Of the city of Philadelphia, and that co.
pies of the same be forwarded to all the members OF
the House Of Representatives and the Senate Of the
United States. On motion, adjourned.
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