The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-16

cases, will always prove one Of the sternest
checks upon license in society.
To this sentiment Mr. Rhett, of the Mer-
curry, briefly responded.
The Ingoing and OutconainJ Presidents Of the
Board Of Trade: The one leaving fine exam.
pie to the other, Of suavity, dignity and general
ability in the conduct of orr Board; the other
atfording US, through long experience, crate
full promise that he will moi fall short OF the
example of his predecessor.
Mr.. Edward NJ. Marshall responded to this
sentiment at length, giving history OF the
organization OF the Board Of Trade and de-
scripti0n Of the influences which it has exerted
during the past three years. He concluded
his remarks by earnestly recommending that
under no circumstances whatever should poll
tics be permitted to enter into the orSaniza-
ton, but that on the contrary, men Of all classes,
no matter what their political opinions might
be, should be welcomed as members Of the
Board.
W. L. Trenholm, Esq, the President elect,
was then loudly called for, and made long
and thoughtful speech, in which he declared
that his aim, as the chief Of the organization,
would be to enhance the prosperity of the city
and increase the benefits to be derived from
mercantile and other operations. "We are
now" he said, "entering upon new career
one which required US to avail ourselves OF all
the lessons Of the past, an1 yet not omit the
great advantages of the present. The present
is ours, and by proper exortion the future we
could command" Three things were, in his
opinion, essential to our success. First, we
want population in the city and the country.
We have more acres thar We can people, and
more resources than We can develope.
Secondly, we want proper railroad system,
one which will concentrate its traffic in
in Charleston, which is tile natural recipient
Of the productions Of the State. Finally, we
want capital. Before the war we had fifteen
million dollars in gold in bank; now we have
half million in greenbacks. To get capital,
we must offer every ind1cement to men of
wealth, energy and enterprise to come and live
among US. Then we must make great bank.
When We drew cotton from the Mississippi
and the slopes OF the Blue Ridge, it was
not in response to sentiment. We drew
it by the power of our banking capital,
which established the commercial prosperity
of Charleston upon an enduring basis. Mer-
chants did not come here because they liked US
better than other people, but because it was
their interest to do so. Finally, said Mr.
Trenholm, if you will give me your support in
this matter, my humble efforts will be directed
to achieve such practical results and enhance
the prosperity Of Charleston. In concluding,
MIR. Trenholm introduced one Of the vice-pres-
idents. MIR. Jno. B. Steele, who spoke as fol-
lows:
Mr., President AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
OF TnApE-I thank my superior officer for the
very high compliment ne has PAID me, and L
thank you all heartily for the manner IN Which
YOU have endorsed it. It'1ould b. gentlemen,
in me affectation to say that do not feel hon
ored in occupying this chfir.
I look back tonight two years ago, when this
Board was organized, and when cast my eyes
over this vast assc1G.agO, and see to what an
extent this association has grown, congratu-
late mvsef that took an active part III It's
formation.
inexperienced as am in such position,
shall make no promises other than to perform
nv duties faithfully and to the best OF my abili-
tv. think it q very good clause IN our con-
stitution that the vice-lresident is eligible
only for one term, so that il fail to give sats-
faction your endurance viii be short:
To you, gentlemen, one and all, l must be
permitted again to express my gratitude for
the unanimous call extended to me as vice.
president of this Board, and for the handsome
terms employed by my predecessor (who is de-
barred from being with US this evening", the
day of our anniversary, in presenting me to
the members. -,
trust that all of you that are now here will
live to see the day when Charleston will have
reoainea her former position. "She still lives,
and the energy of her citizens will yet make
her tirst ard foremost OF tho Southern cities
in trade, in commerce, agriculture and manu-
factures.
am strongly impressed, gentlemen, that an
anniversary is pleasant occasion. 10 see so
many cheerful faces one cannot be otherwise
than happy. Our pleasure tonight is enhanced
by the presence Of our esteemed guests, all OF
whom vi are better calculated to enIghten your
minds and entertain you than l; l therefore
beg Mr.. President to take the lead in trotting
them out. I observe that among the regular
toasts woman has been left out, give you for
sentiment
The Charleston Mail: Uncle Sam unques-
tionably regarded the citizens OF Charleston
gentlemen when he sent '1s Postmaster Trott.
Air. Stanley G.. Trott's remarks were very
brief. BE simply returned thanks for the
compliment that had been paid him, and ex-
pressed the hope that Charleston would con-
tinue to exhibit renewed evidences of the pro-
gress which had marked her career during the
past three years.
Brief addresses were now made, in response
to calls, by Rev. ". B. Yntes, Hon. M. c. Nor
decai, Hon. P. C. Gaillald, Gen. ". ". Burns,
and others, and at haf-past twelve o'clock the
meeting adjourned.
UNITED STATES Court, APRIL 15-HoN. GEO.
S. BRYAN, PREsDNG.-Ill consequence OF the
indisposition Of His Honor Judge Bryan, no
business was transacted in this court except at
Chambers, ofwhich the following is an extract :
Er par.e Louis Piser, OF Columbia. Petition
for bankruptcy Messrs. Mel ton & Melton So
licitors for petitioner. The petition was read
and referred to Henry Summer, Registrar.
The following cases of bankruptcy were also
referred to Henry Sumner, Registrar Wade
q. Settler. J. P. Kina:d Jerome D. Brice,
Jacob s. Bowers, Jno. P. Auld.
Er parte Jno. T. Patterson, Assignee, in re.
Geo. A. Sigh Application to sell real estate
to pay lien. Referred tc Henry Summer, Beg
istrar, to report on the facts stated in the Pc
tition.
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