New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-03
CHAMBER OF CoMmrRcr.-The regula,

President.
The attendance was quite large, and some discussion
was had as to the proprety Of the Chamber raising
fund to provide themselves with larger place Of NEE
| ing.
The following gentlemen were elected members o.
the Chamber;
! w S. Grif;bs Nv sus Samuel D. Bsbcock Charles II
Samuel sloan, Chas Easton, John d. Jones' Elwood Wal
ter, Cbss. A Macy.
! Vim. F. Cary was unanimously elected member Of
the Arbitration Committee in place of Robert Kelly,
whose term of service had expired.
Mr.. Phoenix, If the Committee on Trade with Can.
ada stated that it bad not fully digested their report
The following report and resolutions therefore
substituted:
The Committee appointed at previous meeting
slider the question Of reciprocity Of trade with the Canads
which they subD it to the action Of the Chamber.
Resei That the Chan Der of Commerce of the City
GEES reciprocal arrangement with the British North
American Provinces for the free exchange Of the national
productions Of their respective countries embracing also
ate aud join, participation in the fisheries and the free
navigation of the River st Lawrence.
Tue IevOit and resolution were adopted
resolution relative the obstructions accumulating
at the mouth OF the Mississippi, asking Congress TO
make hsera appropriations for their removal was Of
feTeo mo adopted.
among the merchants for the procurement of a
terry for the burial Of that there usual at
the New York City Hospital from 100 $50
the charge OF the United States Hospital Fund and that
hc deaths this hospital OF this class of men, from
lCO 10 100 each year. Up to 10 the present time, though
provision has been by the United States Treasury
Department for the expense of carrying their bodies
tho place has been provided for their oter
meDt and therefore Pottsrs Field has heretofore been
used.
1t has Rad in view to purchase plot of ground in one
Of the large Cemeteries the City, TO be placed In
the hands Of Trustees for the perpetual of seamen
and In furherance Of this purpose, memorial to Con
sres was adopted by the Chamber asking for grant OF
Capt Bird of the ship Universe appointed an sd-
donal Marine Survey or, when the Chamber adjourned
AN IMMENSE CRowD.-The spacious
Big Tent corner of Madison and Jederson-sts, was
crowded to its utmost capacity last night aud large
numbers could not find sdmttance. 1t glorious
OCCASION and that should inspire the heart of every
friend OF hum ,niry The meeting opened by prayer
by Rev. Mr. Burleiph after which a beautiful ode by
Mr. Mcdonald, amid the loudest applause. Mr. Van
Wagner then addressed the meeting N his powerful
manner, meeting the wsrmest response from the andi
ence. Rev. Mr. Bureigh also addressed the meeting in
most effective manner, calling forth the warmest ap
plsuse. Mr. Marslsnd sung a song, and heartily
spplauded Mr. Mcdonald sung an original ode At
the close Of the exercises Mr.. j. w. Barker made
she IT address of most feeling and interesting charac
ter The meeting was then adjourned ii tomorrow
evening, amid shouts OF applause The following
Of the songs of the occasion:
TUae-Star Spangled Banner.
What blessing 'twould be
IL all men were but free
From the reign Of the yrant that b seds but confuson
IL some angel OF love
Could descend from above,
Show the follies OF rum, and dispel its illusion,
Then farewell We should say
To the terrible sway
OF the monster whom then we should cease to obey,
For the banner of reedUm should float on the breeze
Ard SObernes spread Der the land and the seas
Let us try it and see
What the pr-ht will be nation,
When shf hearts and content neD shall spread thro the
And strong drink shall
Brng the wolf TO the door
But plenty shall emile the face of creation;
Thus slTlfe III soon
And knowledge increase
And drunken contentious give place unto peace.
And the banner Of freeds in triumph unurled
huce shall proclaim as it floats Ger the world
CONSIDERATION OF A ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURcH-Th number of Roman Catholic Bishopsre-
turning ir m their General Council in Baltimore, gave
unusual ecOt the dedication of ST. Annes Church. in
Actor place, yesterday On this occasion Bishop
OR.y of Hartford chanted the prayers, Bishop fitz
patrick of Boston, celebrated pontfcste high and
Bishop OConher Of Pittsburgh, preached from the 2lst
verse Of the 18th chapter Of Matthew. Bishops Spsld
Ing of Louisville and Byrne of Littl Rock, and Vicar
General Laughio, also present with Archbishop
Hughes.
IL We are glad to hear that the friends
OF Temperance in Manhst,snve putting forth Wig
efforts for the good cause. They have recently
formed an Alliance, and 10 hold their first public
meeting tonight, ThursdayD at the Methodist Church
in that place. Rev C c. Leigh, Rev. c. j. Warren and
Mr. C. c. North are to be the speakers.
JERSEY CITY AND HOBoKEN. - The
Sna, says that two enuneratons of the population of
Jersey City aud oboken have been had since the Sew
enth Census with the following results
1850. 1851 1852
Jersey City. 1903 1573
Hoboken .............. 267S 1928 4,l6l
Total. ............ l4l53 1926 1881
THIS shows an increase 10 the two places Of 9 53 In
1851 1888 in 1852 and s, 74l in two years.
SEAMEN's CHILDREN.--The sixth ami