Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-10
Ninth annual Session of the Nation
al geographical Union.
THIRD DAY


WEDNESDAY, May 9.
[NoTE.--Instead of our paragraph yesicr-
day ia regard to Louisville Union. should
haze appeared this: Mr.. McIntosh presented
IA petition from c"rtain members of the Lou
isville Union, dissenting from the action of
said Union in regard to matters between
Louisville Union and Cincinnati and St.
Joseph Unnns. aud asking for the opinion of
the National Union in the premises. in order
that a precedent might be established gov
eruing the action # subordinate Unions in
their commerce with one another.l
Union called to order at o'clock, by the
President.
Meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Thos.
o. Summers, Of this city.
Proce, dings of Yesterdays session were
read, amended aud approved.
Reports from committees being next in
order,
Mr. Slawso from committee or suhOrdi-
nate Unions. asked for further time, " hich
was granted.
Mr. Kiero.f, from committee on Returns,
submitted report. with the request that it
appear upon the minutes. Received, and re-
quest complied with.
Mr. Slit, from the Finance Committee
submitted report which was received.
The Committee on New Business reported
unfavorably upon the resolution Offered by
Mr.. Bassett yesterday. relating to the appren-
tire system.
The hour for the special order of the day
having arrived. the Union weIt into nOmi-
nations for place of holding the next annu-
al meeting.
Mr. Clarkson urged tie claims of Leaven-
worth for the honor.
Mr. Hunt invited the next delegates to San
Francisco.
Mr.. Failing. Under special instructions,
proposed New York as the place for the next
meeting.
Mr.. Floyd urged that Baltimore be chosen.
Mr. linn moved that the Union now pro-
cred to an election in tie same manner as in
the election for officers.
M,ssrs Finn and Oberly were appointed
telIrrs and Mr.. Winbam clerk.
The vote on the first ballot stood: New
York p: Louisville 4; San Francisco B
Baltimore 3; St. Louis 2; indianapolis 2
LeaveEwOrth L; St. Joseph L. New Yorh
was then declared the next place of meeting
Mr.. Walsh took occasion to thank the mem
hers of the Union for this and other hnDor,
conferred upon New York city. He beliveC
his constituents would make such arrange
ments as would reDder the next meeting one
Of deepest interest and pleasure.
Mr.. Patier son, of New Orleans. moved t.
take up the reports laid ovef yesterday.
Mr.. Nadigan moved to take a recess fol
ten minutes. which prevailed.
DR.. Cheatham, through Mr.. Slit. invited
the dcl, gates to visit the Lunatic Asylum
this aft 'rnoon.
Mr. Madigan moved to accept the invita-
ton and return thanks to Or. Cheat.iam
through the Corresp onding Secretary.
The Convention having again come to or
der. Mr. Patt,rfon moved TO take up the un
finished business Of yesterday.
The Secretary read the report OF the com
mittee on Subordinate Unions.
Report of committee on Returns was reat
and adopted in full
Mr.. Swift, from committee on Return
sked TO transmit communication iron
Charleston to committee on Subordinat
Unions, to whom it legitimaiely belongs
Granted.
Mr.. Patterson introduced a resolution tina
this National Union will not in future reeog
nize proxy delegates.
NJ. Obeily cali d for the reading of al
strike cut lhe words ''be required to AM
notified of bis duty to" in the 81 section .
the general laws. Head aud adopted.
Mir. Collins moved that tie proviso TO rec
lion Il General Lave he 50 amended as q
read: PROV ilcd. however, that al spplican
Tor membership. without a certificate, ma,
be admitted by obtaining the permission {
The Union 10 the place which he has leil.'
After its discussion by Messrs. NTH, Ira,
oy. sIawson. Floyd. Henry, ClaIksoa an,
ohn W. Barry, the amendment above va
, .ssed.
Mr.. Siitt presented an invitation 20 th'
Convention n ON Nashville Unioa TO visit til.
hermitage eround during their stay here.
Mr. Madigan moved 10 accept the invita-
tioa for Friday morning. O'Clock, and re
turn thanks Of the Union. Carried
Ar Smith moved 10 suspend The rule gov
erning The hour II meeting ia lhe AFTERNOON
which Was carried.
M. Watts moved that When the Union ad
urn "a be b hail-pssi e'closk tbs evening
GaTti,d and afI. ~ -Tds Feeonsidrfed.
Ad,o4raed antiI oelock le-E0ssow.