The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

Chamber OF CommeA

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VIGOROUS PROSECUTION OF THE - ru.
inc regular monthly meeting Of the Chamber ,or,,
merce took place yesterday afternoon, PeIatah /.
! Esq, in the chair.
Inc following gentlemen elected TO membership
b. o. Arnold Fred Sturges JOS Wilets; and Dr. Francis
seaver, OF Columbia College, to honorary membership.
TN motion, the Chamber resolved to hold special meet
ing on Monday next, for tho election Of Pilot Commits
sioners.
RESOLUTIONS ON THE WAR.
Mr.. OPDYKR introduced the following resolutions
Whereas, tho progress Of the war in defence Of
the Union and constitution has given evidence Of
degree OF strength and energy the part of those
who are mady striving to destroy the government Of
the United States, which only be subducd by the
marshalling Of an overwhelming force; aud whereas
u evident that TO this end all the resources both
Of men and in the loyal States, will be needed
II would avoid protracted struggle and the
blessings of early honorable and enduring peace and
whereas humanity and interest alike demand the speedy
attainment OF this end; therefore,
Resolved That this Chamber, in view OF tue unexpect-
ed magnitude of the contest deems 1t duty to renew its
pledge to the government Of earnest sympathy ana sup
port.
Resolved That the members of this Chamber, having
entire confidence In the integrity and ability Of the mead
OF the Treasury Department will exert their best iorts
individually and collectively, and u connection with
moneyed institutions strengthen the financial resources
and credit OF the government
Resolved That this Chamber pledges to government its
uniaerng support in vigorous prosecution of the war
until every rebel has laid down his arms and every State
admits of no other termination, since any other basis Of
peace would dshonor the nation and prove 70 the world
that our cherished form of popular government Is
failure.
Resolved, That all aid afforded the enemy either by
supplying means Of prosecuting the war or openly advo
eating their cause Is reasonable and should be promptly
punished with the utmost rigor OF the law and by the
stern rebuke Of public opinion.
Resolved That the decisive recently adopted by
the government and its commanding officers affords graft
Tying proof that the future of this contest Is not To he
controlled by the QuiSotc idea Of prosecuting in the
nt Inn fhnf In will
made TO feel both in thor persons and property all the
rigors that the uses of civilized warfare will justify
Mr.. wErMoRE, in scccudng the resolutions alluded TO
the deep interest which the Chamber had taken in the
present crisis of the country and to tho promptness
which exhibited on the 10Th of April last arousing
public sentiment to the fact that formidable rebellion
was threatening the integrity Of the Union
Mr. STRONG In speaking on the resolutions, said that he
had recently visited the national capital and paid high
compliment 10 the energy Of the beads Of the government
there He had recently returned from Europe, where he
had made himself intimate with the systems of govern
ment OF thirty four kingdoms, through all of which he
made witness Of the deepest interest in our national
affairs and prosperity and profound respect for our govern
mcnt.
The resolutions werc adopted unanimously.
NEW YoRR HkRBoR DxrENcEs
Mr. COvKIlNo offered resolution calling the attention
Of the authorities lin to the fortcatons around New
York which, In the opinion Il engineers deemed in
sufficient, and recommending that government take steps
for their completion at an early day. Adopted.
HArigRAs yICroRY-coMr, RESOLUTION.
Mr. MARSHALL presented the following resolution, which
was auppteQ-
Resolved as the sense Of this Chamber, That the
acknowledgements Of every loyal citizen due to the au
thortes who designed AMI To the naval and military oi
who executed the operations on the southern
Of the United States and that Commodore Srngha
Of the navy and Major Gen. Butler OF tho army and the
officers and mon under their command, have entitled
themselves to the CHEST distinction for their skill and
gallant bearing in accomplishing important result
with 80 little sacrifice OF human life.
Commodore Stringham was, motion, unanimously
elected an honorary member.
After the option Of vote OF thanks to Hon. Joseph
Holt of Kentucky for his address Tuesday evening,
and the transaction Of routine business, the Cham
Der iiourncd