, 1861-10-05
LOCATION OF The U.S.. ARSENAL
TEE BRYAN HALL JK11TTHd


Action Of the Committees. +
The various committees appointed by the :
Common Council, Boasd Of Trade and Union {
Defence Committee, together with large
number Ct the prominent citizens Of Chlcar
n, met last evening at Bryan Hall to decide
npon the proper action necessary to secure ,,
III location Of the q. s. Arsenal in this city.
Upou motion, Charles Walker, Esq, was
Chairman, and T. B. Bryan, Esq,
Secretary Of the meeting.
The Chairman in few words explained the
object Of the meeting, and hoped that there
wonld be free interchange Of views in re1a.
ton to the important matter which had
called them together. 1t had been his convic-
ticn for gears that Chicago WIS the most ia
yorable point for the 1ocst1on Of such an ar
seral, and that other cities would aid In Its To-
cation; but the first necessity WIS to mature
definite plan, present it and 60 into the work
Of securing it with arior.
Mr.. Huntington considered that Chicago
was the best locality in the matter Of water
and rail communication, aud in the security
ct the poefion. He urged the immediate
preparation Of memorial to Congress setting
forth these advantages, aud he had no doubt I
that these seleevident facts would influence |
the action Of Government.
E. G. Larned said that the location |
Of an Arsenal, after the destruction
Of the one At Harper's Ferry, was referred at
the last session Of Congress to select COM
mittee. From the composition OF that con-
nittee he felt come encouragement IN the
euccets Of Chicago, but at the same time
much vigorous work was necessary. The
| speaker mentioned the efforts being made by
+! Pittsburgh to obtain the Arsenal, but consid-
cred that city q disadVantageous point for
! supplying The Northwest with arms. The
East was already supplied from Spring
| field aud Watervliet- Several Of the del
| egatious to Congress we're In favor
Of Chicago, and 1t only needed the united
efforts Of the people Of Chicago aud the sur
rounding country interested in Chicago, to
secure the SUCCESS Of the measure. The locar
tion Of the Arsenal at this point would be the
tou1 dation Of great manufacturing System,
which could only be the basis Of great city.
Chicago can never become great city simply
by the transit Of grain through It.
Elliott Anthony thought that before con-
centrsted effort could be made, It would be
necessary to ascertsin whether the delegation
from this State favored Chicago.
Mr. Larned replied that when it WAS sufn
ciertly demonstrated that Chicago was the
proper place, a]1 Of the delegates would lend
e their sid in securing this location.
: AID. Hoyt thought that some guarantee:
: ought to be given the General Government
4 that real estate would be donated or furnished
very cheap, to build Hpon.
, DR.. Bratnard did not thirk this matter o
:, importance, but the only difficulty he feareI
was that too much real estate would be offer
!, ed, for he Was thoroughly convinced the NOR
, real estate man had nowadays the Worse ol
he was. The speaker thought that the wa,
to secure delegates vas to bring an infu
ence to bear upon them by acting in earnes
# rs citizens Of Chiesgo, without reference t.
5 minor considerations. The public shou1
a know everywhere that We are decided and i
ii esrnest. When it Il known that We are IN
], ted then Congress will recognize the powe
9. znd voice Of this city. Dr.. Brs1nard turths
urged that the Government should not on]
locate IN arsenal but q naval d.
., pot at this point; that We had 4 right to d
- mand Of Government to furnish US the meal
~ ofse]f defence as long as We sustained that Go
eminent In the manner we are doing noS
- When the people sink minor considerable,
Nv ard stand together and demand that our CLAIM
- be recognized, VIC should then know lit
~N Of city dignity, and find our claims als we're
7. B. Bryan recognized the judiciousness
b. calling this meeting He detailed Il
fF,~ke ec1v \, 1ryp %n =
xt, cure tie location Of the ArEena1, and urg
he immediate similar action. The first step Y
be to embody in form the advantages Of this cit
no. and then appoint committees with autAori
IT. to memorialize Congress, and take such 9th
for action asuight be deemed proper In the pre-
ines.
SIS. Hayes made brief but pointed spec
m settirg fofth the advantages OF Chicago a
ose urging immediate action.
1o- Upon motion Of G. g. Wicker, the folio
loa ing committee Of citizens Was appointed
he confer with the committees already org1
eat lied, ard prepare memorial to Congress
On be approved at mass meeting Of citize1
dGe Dr.. Brainard, s. s. Hsyes, E. c. Latned, Ch
Walker, 7. B. Bryan aud II. Huntington.
ter United Hebrew Benevolent Assoc
II tton.
,av The second annual report OF the Execut
n, Boa1d of the Directors Of the United Heb,
18th Relief Association Of Chicago has just b
a;s. published. From this report We gather
,rc, following facts. The Board Of Directors
-. the Society il composed Of the following
enc. presentatives from auxiliary societies:
HEBREW BENEVOLENT SocHTY-M. Shield:
! Greeusfe1der, Jacob Liebenatez, n Keiu, i
Metzger, Joseph Frank, Moses Loeb, and Her
ae L1rAH LODGE No s., l. o. B. B.-H. Eel
sua Greenebau1a. 1. ). Uupa, Abr. Hart, j. L. Gal
He YorNs MEs's F1ArEns1rr.-Edw. s. solo1
tnre ]. Beie1fdosf, and n Kaufman; f. en-.,o,
sold Knhn. md j Rosenbere.
ar.d Alexander. nds. Roth
er A. Norris Barbe. S F. Mandel, and g. y. Hapt.
.t. LADIES' BENEVOLENT SoC1ETY-M1s. G.
au's' man, Mrs: B. Foreman, Mrs. Joseph L1ebena
gray, and Mrs. E. Greenebanm: soo,.nx ,1,
oner, Fo1emsn snd Mias T. solomon.
here KA n B. Schl; ssrnan.
K-B .S.-Jonas Moor.
The collections for the year are.
-Ar The disbursements for the year afe'....-- H.
ms to Balance on hand.
t.ni4s Agreat number Of the poor and suffer-
/ Mrs. the 161aelites OF the city have been rel
street, ty this Association A plan is now in pr
3 hor~ Of completion for securing to the Assoc
face, the membership, and thereby the active
e the port, Of the 1sraeltes Of the city gene
truly The following is the concluding appeal {
peated pamphlet:
ms of The present distressed condition Of
,r+n-. strikes hardest upon the poor, and sicf
hea6k Of a large family Of little ones, VII
y, Inc aloud for bread, and who have 1t not to
max. or wlo are benpmbed with cold, and ha
hmert. tne means 70 supply cheefiu5 nre; y
the necessary work Of humanity, eye5
!" WA according to bis means. We want ev,
ommu- raelite il this city to be connected vi.
IN this Association, either aiding It o. to be aid
it. We pity, indeed, thst 1sEae1ite,
, Ssaos though possessed Of earthly wealth, is 8
be per- and desiitute Of sill genuine nobility Of
n long as to refuse his mite in this glorious
offao We hope and trust that you may be elu
), generous as heretofore.
upon In the Dark.
lpanied The gas company left Chicago Sou
It to be West Divis1ons-in the dark last nigh
faction, Al result, atallow dips, SIX to the p
= .noust we're all the rage. It happened aft
ses that wise: About week s1uce some labor
.sh Ave ployed In driving piles and dredging