The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-04
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

Proposed Memorial for tho Abolition 81 the
Cotton Taxa banquet 10 ex-Pr-stdeut A.
A. Low.
The monthly meeting OF the Chamber or Commerce
took place yesterday, 8. B. Chittendsn presiding Tho
new members elected were W. L. Andrews. p. J. Ar
mour, Samuel Harding, 8. r. Howard, l. d. wyman-
Mr. horsy stated that he intended 70 call the attention
OF the next meeting 10 memoriazing Congress on the
subject OF sboishing the tar on cotton.
The Executive Committee reported that they bad
the Post Once authoriles in accordance with The wish
OF the Governor OF those lslanda
II announced that G. w. Chester had accepted the
once OF Commissioner for licensing sailors boarding
General wKrxoRs then called attention to the death OF
Dr. King late President OF Columbia College and His
torian OF the Chamber Of Commerce. made speech in
which no paid tribute 70 the memory OF that gentle
on saa sa s. H. The GO
Tho resolution was adopted and the meeting shea ad-
journed.
Chittenden and over hundred other members OF tho
Chamber have rendered OF. President A. A. Low . ban
quet tho occasion OF his from extended tour
Of the world IN the interests OF commerce The follow
Ing is the letter OF the members OF the Chamber 70 Mr.
Low
CHAMBER or CoxxERcs srArE NKw YORK. !,
NEW foSK, Sept ie 1867. !
DEAR slR-As members OF the Chamber of Commerce
have followed With no , :%. q s Ss incl
nations Comprised in progress around the Il, is
rs peculiar sd 20 &. . s
adorned by your intelligence and public spirit
IL WAS source OF sincere eradication to us that imne
dae the dual opening OF the commerce OF the last
World TO America the merchant who by common cou.
its head should witness tho uiumphs
OF his sagtcty and enterprise
With the warmest feelings or personal regard ana run
appreciation OF the position occupy In public esteem
oder the safe and happy return
OF yourself and family Desiring Appropriate
manner 10 qualification your arrival home,
beg that will do favor of meeting nnmher
OF friends evening most convenient and agree
able to yourself In making this communication We are
that but the sentiments OF the Cna
Mr. Lows letter OF acceptance Of the invitation Is as
follows
NEW YORK, Sept 10, 1867.
DEAR SRs-Your friendly letter Of congratuaton and OF
welcome presented to yesterday aud feel greatly
honored by the words In which Is expressed
Returning to New York after absence OF nearly ten
months with member OF family perfect health
providence has Having travelled by
more than twentyone thousand mles-going round the
woridwitbout single Incident create apprehension
feel how much the 6deity OF for his
unceasng night and by daytho safety or
ship and alike depends and how the
duties that demand constant attentonl Such experiences
inspire tho most grateful emotions But to be met on my
return by cordial welcome from members OF com
muny. whose value beyond earthly riches, Is
crownng shall keep letter one OF choicest
treasures IL will afford pleasure To meet you:
gentlemen and friends evening you may bc pleased
indicate.
Reciproca,ns heartily your sentiments OF regard and
whose behalf write, remain dear srs sincerely
yours, A. A. Low.
TO WILLIAM E. Dodge, GEORGE orDrKE. s. b. cnlrrxsDss
and others.