The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-07-24
THE GREAT EAS ASTERN-MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRADE AND TIE COMNIT-
TEE OF TILE CITY NlNNGLL

bOAhD OF TRADE AND TIE COMMIT
TEE or THE CITY COUNCH
In accordance with the intention announced il
yesterday IN ornings EXCHANGE, the Board Of Trade
was called together by the President, for the pur
pose of considering the proposition made by Mr. H
G. Jarrett, agent of the Great Eastern, in regard
to visit of that steamship to the Annapolis Roads
The President, John c. Bruno, Esq stated the OBJ
Ject of the called meeting, when the matter was
duly discussed, and preamble and resolution Ito
be found in the proceedings If the City Council
Committee) were offered by Peter G.. Sauerwein,
Esq, and adopted. The Board then adjourned
The Committee Of the City Council met in the
Second Branch chamber at o'clock p. NJ, for the
purpose OF seeing the result of the action of the
Board of Trade
On motion of Mr.. Cotton, Judge Spicer was
called to act as chairman. He stated the object of
the meeting, and presented the preamble and reso-
luton passed by the Board of Trade which was
read by Frank Nicholson. Esq, of the American,
OFFICE BOARD OF TRADE,
BALTIMORE July q, 1860. !
To Hon Mayor and City Council of Baltimore:
At meeting of the Board of Trade held this day. in
pursuance of call by the President the following pre-
amble and resolution offered by P G. sauerwein,
Esq, and adopted, which beg leave, respectfully
tocommunicate to your honorable body;
WHEREAS, An expression of opinion the part of the
Board Of Trade has been requested in reference to the
appropriation of money by the City Councils for the
pose of inducing visit OF the Great Eastern steamship
to the waters of the Chesapeake
ReSored, That the Board of Trade would not advise
such an appropriation on the part Of the city.
Mr.. McPhail offered the following resolution:
ReSored, That in consideration of the action of the
Board of Trade convened for the purpose of taking
consideration the proposition made by the managers
the steamer Great Eastern relative visit OF said
steamer to the waters of the Chesapeake deem it
duty to comply with the result of their and
action had thereby.
Mr.. Cotton said that he considered the resolution
scarcely full enough, and suggested that the words
"and that we further deem it inadvisable to make
an appropriation for the purpose of obtaining a
visit from the afof esaid steamer"
MIR. McPhail accepted the amendment.
MIR. Mace moved the adoption of the resolution;
carried unanimously.
Mr.; J. NJ: Vernon, OF Memphis, Tenn, was intro
duced by Mr.. Mace, who stated that the gentleman
desired to address the meeting on the subject of
direct trade with Europe.
Mr.. Vernon commenced by saying that he was
delegated by the Mayor of Memphis to visit Eu-
rope, and route to visit Baltimore for the pur-
pose OF creating an interest in the movement now
on foot to originate a steam service between some
port In Europe and some port in the Southern
States He said that nearly all the Southern cities
were already actively engaged in furthering the
enterprise, and the different line of railways, the
Baltimore included, were anxiousy waiting to as
sist In the movement. He would not enter into the
minute of details, and the vast results which
would follow the success of the project. The ma
hihSoheC VI thC seHcmt WIS SuIlcl6nG TO commend
1T to all. He would ask for the passage of the fol
lowing resolutions
Resolred, That the movement of the different Southern
States and cities in relation direct trade with Eurone
meets our approval and deserves our cordial cooperation
heSored, That the proposition to hold trade sales
cmmercal fairs of European and domestic goods in this
CITY annually or semi-annuay, will receive all the aid
which this body can CONFER and recommend this fea
ure of the contemplated enterprise to the cooperation
merchants and citizens
Resored, That fully concur in the Importance Of
hnfw than ntaoa
peake and Europe and believe it be of vital interest
70 the commerce OF this city that Baltimore should
combine with the other Southern States to deveope d
rect steam communication from the Capes of Virginia
foreign ports.
Resoced, That the Chair be authorized to appoint a
committee of three to confer with other committees
Europe and America formed for the development of d
rect and independent trade between Europe and the
Southern States That copy of these resolutions be
communicated to j. W. Vernon, ESQ., for the information
of those concerned.
Mr.: Cotton asked how long the gentleman would
remain in Europe?
Mr.. Vernon said it was impossible for him tn
say. he desired the sanction of this Committee of
the Council, (although they were acting informal
ly,) for the purpose of using it on the continent,
as an evidence that Baltimore was deeply interest.
ed In the matter. There was a company now
formed in Belgium for the purpose of inaug1rating
this direct trade with the South The Belgium
Consul (Mr. G. o. Gorter, who was present \
would so state. Mr.. Vernon desired, if possible
to make arrangements this fall for instituting the
line, and II successful, in two years it would be
safe to say that 200 600 bales of cotton would be
exported from this port
Mr. Gorter, Belgium Consul) said that com
pany had been formed in Belgium for the purpose
OF commencing direct trade with the South and
the company was composed ofreliable men.
Mr.. Cotton said that he did not think it proper
for the Committee to act in the matter 1t was ap-
pointed for special purpose and had no power to
consider any other subject. They were even now
meeting and acting informally on the subject for
the consideration of which they had been appoint-
ed, and to act mere matter. in his opinion, was
going beyond their power
Mo. Mace said that all that was desired was an
individual expression of the views of the members
the Committee and nothing more, and ne therefore
moved their adoption.
The resolutions were passed, when Mr.. Cotton
moved that the Committee consist of five instead of
three; carried.
The Chair stated thathe would appoint the Com
mlttee during Tuesday, and the meeting adjourned