The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-07

by dew or standing wa.er The importance OF the sug
and psOc Ge fellow NO ASSSs ns
renee, then In London American Minister and at his
instance the subject was carefully examined IN the
Tho chemical process Of Caussen, improved ~ said by
subsequent discoveries after the delays incident TO all
the fax Sss s SO az
titles in various parts of New England The
cost Of the fabric viii necessarily form the
subject Of the careful scrutiny OF the committee In ad
FIBRE mainly by solutions Of acids and akaes, another
very interesting process Of mechanical character has
lately been proposed and proved to be very successful
by employing condensed steam q dsintegratng agent.
II deserves the most attentive examination, Il being
claimed by the inventors that the flax fibre may be
that be afforded In large quantities for price not
exceeding eight cents per pound It 10 further stated
afford the material for bale Of fibre OF about 100 pounds
It should be distinctly understood that the fibre Of FAX is
not identical with that Of cotton in botanical physo
weight and durability II is by no means expected that
ii will wholly take the place Of cotton In all It's varieties
claimed that II fairly promises to prove as substitute
for at least portion OF the fabrics Should II
prove to be substitute to any considerable extent 1t
must materially influence hasten the solution Of that
great problem OF the supply Of cotton which s agi
tatDg the various governments Of the civilized world
thought that the Chamber which devoted espe
cay TO commercial interests should not rtter away its
Arguments presented in favor Of the resolution wore as
happy as they might be- Mr. IAthers had travelled ex
tensively in the South recently, and he found he said
interests connected with cotton, while they yielded
to the storm which blowing them yet cherished
any action that would be calculated to throw rebrands
In the midst Of the Unionoving people Of the South
Ss the
vernment Of the United States, he thought, desi
rous Of fostering legitimate industry IN the South as well
in the North He wanted TO show these Southern UAion
men that we did not want To put down their institution
but to put down this revolt When the argument which
had Just been sSvsncsd b the speaker should
were anxious to destroy their industry. II not true
divide this country but on the contrary il tended TO
hold the sections together he glored In the sentiments
not to be dissolved peaceably or otherwise. He was
sorry there was not more Union sentiment in the South
but what did exist there was IKE le.yen and It's influence
eject which the prospect Of q short supply
the capital Of the South, but the capital Of the
whole country. We had no intention Of looking TO q
separation The Southern demagogues had taught their
people TO bate that from New England
but he hoped similar spirit would not be engendeie ed
by the North against the South he hoped the resolution
would not be adopted.
Mr.. BLUNT seconded the resolution.
that the resolution would not prevail
Mr. DuHR spoke briefly In favor Of s adoption for he
saw no reason why King Flax should not have as fair
Mr. RuGaEs distinctly discaimed any intention OF dis.
Loyalty TO the Union, and said he was surprised to hear
whole course Of his life he had cherished the des that
as cotton provdentay placed tho country must Of
After few remarks from Mr.. Opdyke, in support OF
the measure, the resolution, on motion of Mr. Phelps
was laid on the table.
Mr. RI nat ofCerad n vaaclutyon IN tho aGact that nc
other were builing iron plated steamships
calculated to resist the most improved guns in USE
ted States 70 build HUM humber Of FL those hose
iron plated steamships, and TO complete
the one At sandy Hook
was stated BY several members that the Notifications
ct Sandy Hook was the most important Of ALL and should
b Immediately completed.
The PRESIDENT suggested that several distinct
might be required IN relation to these fotidcatons and
thought would be better for the subject to to com
PROSPER NJ wrrMoRE entirely concurred in this view,
and thought we might soon be involved IN war with
Finally the subject disposed Of for the present by
the adoption Of the following resolution
into the present state Of the defences Of this port and
found Detective to prepare memorial to government
the subject to be submitted TO the Chamber for it's
action.
Messls opdyke, Blunt, Marshrll, Duer and Nye were
Mr. PHzFs presented the following resolutions which
Resolved, That the Chamber Of Commerce and mer-
chants Of New York. representing the unanimous
of their body record with sincere grief and with high
respect for bis virtues the death of Lndley Murray
who departed this life yesterday.
Resolved, That as merchant his industry, bis sys
teatc attention to business his unvarying good faith
aud fidelity his unspOtted honor and unstaned Integrity
entitle him to lasting good name in the commercial an
malls of our country
Resolved That we equally declare our high esteem for
his virtues man for his kindness Of heart his libe
ralty in useful public enterprises, and his activity in
works Of charity for his m0desty and also for his ee
waited Christian spirit aud for the unostentatious sim
plicty and blameless purity Of Ills private life.
Resolved, That In common with the whole commercial
community Of this country by whom he has been long
known and esteemed, we respectfully tender sympa
thy to his mourning relatives and friends and that these
resolutions be communicated to them last mark of
our respect.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be trans.
mted by the secretary to the family Of the deceased
member.
As the next regular meeting would fall on the annver-
sary Of national independence the Chamber adjourn
ed to meet on Wednesday, the Sd of July.
Markets.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 1861.
Stocks dull Pennsylvania State 6s, TX Reading
Railroad, 15 Morris Canal, 39H; Long Island Railroad
8Z; Pennsylvania Railroad, 37K. Sight exchange On
New York unchanged
NEW ORLEANS, June s, 1861
Cotton-sales Of ls4 bales; prices nominal. Sugar
Fully fair SIC.
New ORLEANS, June 6, 1861.
Cotton nominal: sales to-day 1854 bales. Corn 75c
I'D.
PHuADRIPfIA, June 6, 1851,