The New York herald., 1860-12-17
MEETING OF THE ST. LOUIS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
From the 81. Louis Democrat

From the -. LOUIS Democrat Dec. L.
In accordance with call by the Secretary 6 the
Chamber Of Commerce, which received, however, onls
limited circulation meeting was announced 10 be held
yesterday al the Merchants Exchange at noon, 70 con
slider present state the Union At the named
only few than the ordinary number Of people pre-
sent on Change were IN the room Mr. D. A. January,
President of the Chamber Of Commerce, called the meet
ing 10 order.
Mr. January said that this meeting called To take
into consideration The present distressing condition Of the
country BY the Chamber of Commerce Of st. LOUIS lie
perfectly satisfied from what he had seen and heard
this morning that this was not the place for such dis
cusson Political questions must enter into IL, and party
feelings will be stirred TO such extent az 10 excite
snimostes with which this Chamber ought 70 have moth
ing TO do Whatever affects the world OF commerce and
every member of this hody, but the evils
complained Of beyond control The remedies are
political remedies and should not be discussed here
IL proper that the Chamber of Commerce should respect
fully recommend 10 the people Of ST. Louis that they bold
meeting in the Rotupda Of the Court House as ear
ly Saturday evening and see If by an expression OF
opinion can do anything 10 suggest q remedy.
Gen RAssEY said that when he heard the call for this
meeting, he went r. the statute books and copied the
fifth resolution, known as the jackson resolutions, in
mhoh seated that Missouri uoud operate ,oh the
South oheeer he rights # the States assaled He
hoped that the meeting would be held
Mr. WAYaAN Crow Gin the crowd), remarked that he
thought any meeting under the circumstances prena
tue struck him that this city and this State should
Mr.. JANUARY urged the speaker to come forward and
take the stand which after some hesitation he did, and
proceeded
Mr. Crow thought that this not the time TO meet
in public and discuss question so important The city
is excited the state Is excited have just come out OF
an excited political contest and there hasn't been time
yet TO cool of. II was altogether premature move
STATE Of Missouri and The cy Of ST. Louis ,oould declare for
the Union great appause) II compatible with the cir
cums,ancee which WIZ harmonize our interests when
doubt but they would be prepared for the issue IL
may be that we shall assume an independent position,
and belong neither to the North the South There
a great West appause) whose interests and
alike; but it unwise to hold meeting now MFR.
Crow explained that he had himself voted for Bell
md hp m ninu he
hoped as long the next man. but II have to choose
between the two, seemed 10 him that the interest Of this
Npplause) We shall only hare such trade from the North
a. ,ciu Be bound 10 TO in any et~nt and, in
economical r,elc ue must 90 'c,h ne SCUM But ne merely
submitted these the conclusions Of his mind and
TO explain his position.
Mr. CAMDEN thought the course proposed by the resou
ton was most expedient The question cannot be post
poned The whole city was in a ferment about IT. Vau-
able time taken from business pursuits every
day while discussing 1t in stores and counting
rooms If a public meeting was held the sentiment Of
the community could be settled and then there would be
comparative peace More than that owe il TO other
portions Of the State 10 give expression of views
this question. While meetings being held in every
county OF the state, II is not right that ST. Lonis
soould remain mute II was not prudent, however for
the commercial men Of the city alone 10 take 1t them
selves TO incur odum either North South There
troubles that ii is best TO meet, the saying
"face the music matter how disagreeabe II may be-
Mr. GEORGE PARTRIDGE was about TO second the motion
made by Mr. Crow to lay the resolution on the table, and
TO endorse that genemans remarks upon the nexpedi-
ency Of holding any meeting in the present aspect Of
affairs, when
Mr. ALBERT PIERCE moved TO adjourn.
Mr. JANUARY suggested that would be courteous
10 allow the question TO be taken upon the motion to lay
on the table
Mr.. JANUARY (who did not appear TO hear what Mr..
Pierce saying said that the motion in order and
put the question.
By the sound the ayes and nays were about II
was put n second tme when the ayes prcponderated,
and the meeting was declared adjourned
The best Of feeling prevailed and after the adjourn
ment the general tone Of congratuatory
over the result Of the meeting.