The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-19

The annual meeting Of the Portland Board
Of Trade was held, by adjournment, last eve
ming. Vice President 7. c. Hersey, ESQ.,, pre-
sided.
The report of the Treasurer, Mr.. o. M.
Marrett was read. II shows balance of Sl75
in his hands.
A letter from the President, Hon. John B.
Brown, was read. in which he stated that he
must positively decline a reelection to the
Office.
A ballot for officers for the ensuing year was
then taken, which resulted as follows, by a
unanimous vote:
President-T. C. Hersey.
Vice Presidents-George w. Woodman, A.
K. Shurtlef, John Lynch.
Directors-N. o. Cram, w. S. Dana, Jonas
II. Perley, N. j. Miller, Jedediah Jewett, c.
III. Haskell, Thos. K. Twitchell.
Treasurer-O. NJ. Marrett.
Secretdry-John Q. Twitchell.
Port Wdrdens-T. G. Stevens, Samuel
Blanchard.
Mr.. Hersey accepted the Office of President
In some pertinent remarks, in which he alluded
to the amount Of good which had been effected
by the Board, in measures which had originate
ed among the members. He also spoke of the
importance Of having regular place for meet
ings, where the merchants of the city could
congregate and become acquainted with each
other. He spoke Of the successful effects of
national Steamship Company three years since,
and said there were many Eastern ports to
which the attention of our merchants should
be directed, in the establi shment of commune
cation with them by steamers or regular sail
ing vessels. The Importance of dry dock
and Navy Yard was touched upon, as well
rs many other matters Of interest to our mer-
chants. He thought the merchants of this
city BY their voice should sustain the National
Government in Its efforts to put down this
cursed rebellion. Mr.. Herseys remarks were
received with applause.
Mr.. Thomas G. Loring was admitted as
member.
John Lynch, ESQ.,, made some pertinent re-
marks upon the necessity of room for the
daily meetings Of the Association.
On motion Of Mr.. Jewett, the Board Of
Managers were instructed to take measures
for procuring q room for the use of the Board.
Capt Daniel Hood spoke Of the Importance
Of dry dock in this port, and also OF the i'm
portance Of four mills in this city. The two
-four mills now established here were not
enough to supply the wants of the city. As
Tor the dry dock, its importance was seen every
month in the year. Vessels were obliged to
60 to other ports because we had no convent
ences for the repairs necessary to be made
upon them. As for q naval depot, he
thought 1t was nuisance, and would be a
curse to the place. He had seen the effects OF
naval depots In other places, and was satisfied
they were Of no benefit They were, general
", sinks of vice.
Mr.. Jewett said there was one matter he
wished the city of Portland would take hold
Of Government had appropriated twelve
millions OF dollars for the construction Of iron
clad ships, and as we had competent men here
for their erection, he hoped our citizens would
put their shoulders to the wheel and secure
the building Of one Of them at this port
A vote Of thanks was passed unanimously,
the members rising, to Hon. John b. Brown,
for his long, faithful and efficient services as
President OF the Board. The Secretary was
directed to furnish Mr.. Brown with copy Of
the vote.
The Board then adjourned to Wednesday
evening, March 18th, IL o'clock.