Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-07-09
CHAMBER OF COaIlIERCE.
The Adjourned Meeting Yester-
day.
Fun attendance.

adjournment on last WSuH6suay' les
ent, T. A. Nelson, Esq, in the Chair,
and about twenty-five members.
The meeting was called to order by
the Chair, and in doing so he remarked
that. "Time is money to business
men," and he earnestly hoped that gen.
tlemen would be brief and concise In
what they had to say, eonfine themselves
to the matter under discussion, and not
take ND the time of the Chamber with
irrelevant motions or speeches. "We
are. u he added, "on the eve and in the
midst of very high political excite
ment, and hope that the gentlemen in
introducing resolutions and cOmmuniea-
tons, and in their speeches will leave
out politics and things that would lead to
political wrangling or discussions. We
do not meet as politicians, but as Dler-
chants, aud 1 earnestly request that
while meeting here, the political preju-
dicss. which we all have more or less,
win be laid aside. II the merchants Of
Memphis will, during the com
ing three months, show an united
front. determined to build up trade
and inspire confidence, prosperity
will crown their efforts and all will be
well. The merchants of Memphis have
begn and are to q certain extent pros
trsted, but by this course they win soon
be on their feet again, and Memphis
will show herself to be small giant, il
not big one. l am satisfied, no matter
what has been said to the contrary, that
the merchants are not all broke; if they
could collect and get what is coming to
them they would be on their feet now.
We must assist in building up the rail-
roads and other public enterprises, and /
say we must present united 'front.'"
At the close of Mr.. Nelson's remarks,
Cant. Mahan rose, and said he cordially
agreed in what the Chair said in regard
to politics, and in view of his unfortu-
nates motion at last meeting, wished to
introduce one now; out was Informed by
the Chair that he was in too great 3
hurry, and that he was out Of order.
The first thing in order was appoint
ing the committees created by resolution
at the last meeting, and the Chair an
nounced the following as the regular
standing committees under that resolu-
ton:
ROa Commercial. T. Strstton, w. NJ.
Harrington E. NJ. Appersen.
Ion Lnlnigratton.-W. 3. DonOho, w.
B. Greenlsw, B. Bsyliss.
On Tasurdnce.-W. w. Scheduled,
Napoleon Hill, D. II. Townsend.
On Supporting CRana6er.-Captaln
James Lee, John S. Toof, S. NJ. Gates.
On Freight By Syeamboats.-A.S. Har-
ris, c. w. Goyer, f. NJ. Mshsn.
On FreightS By RaiIroad.-Aenlphis
and Charleston Road.-J. T. Petit, W.
R. Moore, J. c. Nicely. Memphis and
ohio Roads. NJ. Gates, S. B. Will
Hanson, o. F. Prescott. Mississippi
and Tennessee ROad-W. B. Galbreath,
]. L. Verser, DR.. P. S. Jones.
on Agrieutture.-G Falls, Hume f.
Hill, o. B. Parker.
On Manufacture. Joseph Bruce, John
johnson, NJ. E. Cochran.
On the announcement Of the commit
tees, S. NJ. Gates introduced a series Of
instructions or suggestions as to the du-
ties of the various committees, which,
on motion, were referred unanimously
to the committees themselves.
Capt. Mahan was then notified that
his resolution or motion would be in
order, and he introduced the following:
WHEREAS, The Chamber OF Com
merce of this city is an institution char
tered for the purpose Of advancing the
commercial interests of Memphis, and
assisting the development of the re-
sources of the surrounding country, and
as g corporation lending its influence to
no political party,
Res0lUed, That the Chamber OF Com
meree OF the city of Memphis in its
membership, representing the wealth,
integrity and enterprise Of this commu-
nifty, do hereby extend a cordial well
come to all good citizens without dis
tinction of party, seeking a location for
permanent home in our midst, assur-
ing them Of the hearty cooperation OF
this association in the advancement of
the commercial interests Of this city and
surrounding country.
Mr.. Gates moved to amend by adding
the words and no political subject shall
be brought into discussion before this
Chamber"
The chair thought that altogether IN
necessary, as no gentleman would be
discourteous enough to introduce such
subjects after what had been said by
him.
Mr. Gates withdrew his amendment,
and Capt. Mahan's motion was put to
the Chamber and carried.
Mr. Harrington introduced the follow.
ing preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, A convention has been
called to assemble at Bristol, Tenn, on
the 18th day of July, 1853, of the peo-
pie, and the States friendly to direct
trade between Norfolk, Va. and Eu-
r0pesn porte, aud to the immigration OF
population to settle the lands on the va
riOus lines of railroad in the South and
Whereas, The great line between
Memphis and Norfolk is one Of the most
direct and important terminating at Nor
folk; and
whereas, The city Of Memphis is
deeply interested in carrying into prsc-
teal effect these great schemes Of COM
merclsl and agricultural enterprise
therefore
Resolved, That the Chamber of Com
meree of the city of Memphis hereby
appoint NJ. ]. Wieks, Esq, William r.
Hunt, Esq, Col. Sam Tate, Lsndon G.
Haynes, Esq, VIM. B. Waldran, ESQ.,,
Hon. Geo. Dixon, T. s. Tate, of Her
nando, Miss, NJ. r. Sledge, of Miss, L.
V. Dixon, Esq, J. E. Haynes, Esq, L.
J. Murphy, Esq, and 7. A. Nelson, Esq.
to represent the city of Memphis in said
Convention.
Mr.. Gates would respectfully suggest
that the expression of an opinion by the
Chamber of Commerce In reference to
Norfolk or any other particular seaport
as an outlet to the sea for the trade Of
Memphis, should be suspended for the
present.
Mr.. Harrington was requested to read
the resolutions over, and after doing SO
he took occasion to say that he had given
but little attention TO ths subject-was
not the author of the resolutions, which
were given him on his way to this meet
ing, and which he had never read until
then. He cared nothing about the ex-
preston OF an opinion by the Chamber
on this or that seaport, but he did not
see why the interests Of Memphis should
notbs represented in this Convention.
Mr.. Gates said be had no objection to
the interests OF Memphis being repre-
scented, but did not think Norfolk should
be chosen to the detriment of other ports.
He might be narrowminded, he said,
land if be was not, his arguments most
r.