The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-15

gone to csifcrnts snd hsd been heard from aud
NO intelligence could b, obtained Of him The conoiu
left wife and children behind hi and II was sug
gssted that the association should do something for
COMMITTEES Of five, namely. Charles Raloh Isaac
II Bsiiy Roswell y Lockwood Spencer Kirby, and
Charles Miner we're appointed to collect subscrip
lions FOR mrs and children
Mr. GsAsros moved thae a list of all dsfaulters of
three months be printed, with the annual report
An amendment was moved that the time be extended
to SIX months
Another amendment was moved, that tbs time be
extended TO year; and the mover said he thought
two years would be still better. M.
Here there were loud cheers for three months, six
months and year.
. The medium period Of six months adopted by
4 complimentary resolution in reference to Mr.
Philip Hone was adopted, expressing regret fer his
absence from the meeting
MrMBrK then moved that it be referred to the d.
rectors to inquire into the expeaency OF closing the
library ct eight O'Clock
The motion WAS ado pied
MEMBER complained that the books in the library
had been enclosed with net work from the members,
and be moved that the net work be removed and that
more wire work be put up.
protected books which was intended to remove
up stairs. They were rare aud valuable, and 1t was
necessary to guard against their loss 1t was not the
members that he dreaded but those who intruded
themselves rs members but wers not. The only cou-
sstent course to follow If that solution
was to throw the whole library open to the public
IL was then moved to lay the motion on the table,
which adopted
A vote of thanks was then moved to the chairman,
and carried unanimously.
Mr.. KING said. in response that he was glad to
and well in books-he did not mean ledger books, but
books which cont aimed ether calculations than figures
lie had great respec, ror ngares, Arabic nsurss,
In books Tor which he had q greater respect Why
should lawyers be for ever speaking the sentiments Of
merchants all public occasions instead Of merchants
themselves? Collegiate education a. necessary
for merchant as any other class Of the community,
and there was no ether dscipne better adapted to ht
n mer
vote Of thanks was then passed unanimously to
the President and other retiring officers
unanimous vote of thanks Was then passed to Mr..
Stout the Treasurer and high compliment paid to
him by mr. Kirby, In short speech.
The CHAIRMAN then introduced Professor Henry to
the meeting.
MI HENsYs name was received with applause, and
be said his i'm pulse have said single word
expressive the deep of qualification he felt to
see re many bright faces before him. who had come
had been true, and now true, and would
be true that the stream OF the worlds history would
follow in the Of commerce Within the last two
years they had obtained tract of land on the Pacific
the effect Of which would be to render this city the
metropolis Of the world loud cheers) The CON-
merce of the East which went round by the Cape
Of Good Hope would be brought by railroad or ship
canal to New York. which would thus become the
entreport Of all nations AZ one accustomed to medi
historical causes he believed In his soul that
Of those whom he addressed would live to
the day that New York would be to London what Lon
changes Of the world would be settled II he might
be allowed to quote his own words Europe and
Aria Destined TO snake handg Win each other
across this American continent Cheers This result
would change the commerce of the world and politi
cal and social changes would follow In the history Of
all humanity. The time Was como whom an American
epoch bsgun-when the destinies ofth world
tire in New York. II this be the case, what sublime
thought 1t that here young cultivating
their faculties and preparing themselves for the great
destiny that awaited them
Mr.. BAILEY then loudly called for and said 1t
would not be doing justice either to himself or to them
trespass them after the eoQuencs they had lis
tened TO. Ne would only say that he hoped they
would meet in litter building 1t the beginning Of the
next year Here there loud cries for Miner
Mr. HILNER said, y member Of the Board Of Trus-
tees he had peculiar pleasure in being able to state
that they able to give the association larger
commodatons than they had the slightest reason to
hope three years ago He trusted they would be able
do still better for the association before long They
had paid 1900 OF the debt due last year, and only
$1,000 remained which, he hoped would be cleared Oh
BY the end Of the present year. They would remove
ss they possibly could
The meeting then adjourned.
After the adjournment meeting was held In the
by the friends OF the regular and speeches
made in support Of 1t; but there was 50 strong an
opposition present that could be carried
The frie nds of the union tcket appeared be most
enthusiastic. Mr. Peokhsm, the popular Correspond
ing Secretary for the last IL the proposed Pres
dent this ticket and his friends assail the candi
date OF the Nominating Committee as !" white KID
glove man. There is nothing like an opposition-it
keeps bodies pure Great fun Is anticipated at the
eieetinn.
The committee In favor Of the " nnion ticket ad-
journsd to stonealls after the meeting and
have tshen measures TO hold meeting Of their
Monday evening.