Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-02-25
THE CITY.

In compliance with the call made bye. ].
Ballard. Chairman of the Committee ap-
pointed by the Council TO memorialiae Con
gress for the establishment Of a National
Foundry in Cleveland, considerable num-
Der Of the most prominent citizens convened
at National Hall last evening 10 consider the
matter.
The meeting was called to order by Hon:
John CrOwell, who was appointed Chair
man.
Mr.. J. F. Reeler was made Secretary.
Mr.. Crowe1 stated the object of the meet
ing to be to get an expression of opinion
from the citizns as to the eligibility of Cleve-
land as a site for National Foundry. He
spoke briefly of tbs advantages that had
presented themselves 70 his mind, among
which were the great abundance Of all kinds
Of necessary material, its cheapness, and
the unparalleled means of communication.
Mr.. Bradburn thought that the inforns-
tion already before the country, that the
statistics in relation to iron and coal at this
point, are sufficient TO satisfy any one that
Cleveland is just the point needed for Ma
tiOnal Foundry. We hsEe all the advan-
tages in material that can be asked, and all
that is now required of us is, to show that
we have the skill, the mechanical ability.
BE therefore suggested that a committee be
appointed to procure the manufacture in
this city Of gun, to be shown to the Gov
ernment as an Indication of our abi1ity to
manufacture arms, and he believed this
would do more to secure US 8 National
Foundry than any amount of expression
through public meetings.
Mr.. Masury believed that no better place
than Cleveland could be found for Eatien-
al Foundry. He presented briefly what he
regarded as her principal advantages, among
which wss the convenience of material,
communication, &c. He stated that even
now an establishment in this city is fur
nishing gun-stocks for the Springfield arm
ory.
In answer to an inquiry Of Mr.. D. ]. Gar
ett, Mr.. Ballard, Chairman of the Council
Committee, stated the object of the Com
mittee in calling the meeting, which was
SUBSTANTIALLY that set forth by the President.
he also stated that he had information from
Hon. A. G. Riddle that it was not likely
National Armcry would be situated for some
time, and that though he could not promise
that Cleveland would be selected, he believ-
ed our chance was gsOd for Foundry. BE
spoke also of the idea entertained by many
that coal could be had for the purposes
Of q Foundry cheaper in Pittsburgh than
in Cleveland, and remarked that the coal
procured in the locality of Pittsburgh was
not suitable, and was not used for smelt-
ing purposes, while on the other hand our
Mahoning Valley coal is the very best that
that can be procured for this use.
Judge spalding had long thought that
Cleveland had been remiss In not endea7or-
ing to get some of the national WORKS, and
he was more than ever satisfied of this upon
his recent visit to Washington. He there
saw parties from every geographical point
that could present the least claim pressing
the localities they respectfully represented
upon the attention Of the Congressional Com
mittes, and not word was being said in be-
hall of Cleveland. He was satisfied from
what he there saw that one or more fOun-
dries would be established west of the noun
taiDs; he was also satisfied that no more
eligible location could be found than Cleve- 4
land presented, five would have one here,
immediate action must be taken. He there
fore suggested that & committee should be
appointed who should collect facts setting
forth The advantages offered by Cleveland,
and present them with memorial, largely
signed by the citizens, to Congress, AT as early
day as possible. He thOughtnothing would
give such an impetus TO business in Cleve-
land as the establishment here Of q national
foundry. He also stated that he had been
informed that q model gun, of Cleveland
manufacture, can be provided in a short
time, which would be just the thing to offer
to Government as an example of the me-
chanical ability of our city.
Hon. R. F. Paine suggested thatt COM
mittoe Judge spalding would have appoint
cd be also instructed TO look into Cleve-
lands advantages in regard to soil, which is
an important consideration, inasmuch as q
dry, sandy soil is particularly needed for
casting purposes, and he thought Cleveland
in this particular far in advance Of any Of
her sister cities in the West.
Judge spalding moved that committee
Of seven citizens be appointed BY the Ohsir
to act in unison with the Council COMMITTEES
in relation to National Foundry, and that
they bs instructed to take all steps that 10
them may seem necessary to promote the
object, including the suggestion of Mr..
Bradburn to procure an arm, Of Cleveland
manufacture, for presentation to the Gov
eminent; and also that they be empowered
to appoint q subcommittee TO lay
the result Of their lsborS before Congress,
and caIl public meeting to collect means
for defrsying the expenses Of such sub
committee. Adopted.
The Chair appointed the folloTius gentle
men the COMMITTEES, Judge 6palding re-
auosting 10 be excused for particular rea-