The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-10
SEPTEMBER 10, 1868.

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l l. The Improvement by national or interna.
tions appropriation Of ell the outlets OF the val
ley, whether BY the lakes, canals or other im.
provements to the East, and BY removing every
obstacle to navigation upon the Mississippi and its
tributaries. Such appropriations should only be
limited in amount BY the completion Of the several
| works referred TO.
2. The Improvement Of the communicat atoms be.
tween lbe Atlantic and Pacific oceans, BY canal
or railroad across the Isthmus OF Central America
such works TO be constructed on national account
snd 10 be under national protection solely.
3. The subyention OF steam lines for postal and
commercial communication between New Or
leans and the principal ports Of Mexico. Insulsr
| Central and South America.
4. The review Of all commercial treaties be.
tween the United States and the nations holding
sovereign authority on or over the Southern
states Of this continent for the purpose Of recip
i rocal trade.
They did not receive immediate attention for
want OF time, but were referred to the executive
committee. who will report, no doubt, favorably
| In December next. for the action of the board.
In view OF the importance of these questions,
and vith the hope OF obtaining the indorsement as
well IS the cooperation Of the West in their pas
ssge, again submit them to this chamber, there
| oy bringing them officially and more prominently
before the various chambers designated, as well
80 the national board Of trade:
| WHEREAS, The cities Of the Mississippi Valley
are sll deeply interested that its vast commerce
should not be divided by artificial channels from
| its natural outlet; and,
WHEREAS, The cities Of the great lakes are like
| wise interested in the development of direct
America by their railway, river and canal routes
TO the Gulf Of Mexico the city Of New Orleans,
as the great outlet port and entrepot of this i'm
portant commerce, deems it her duty to draw
closer the alliance of interest and destiny which
binds her 10 these sister cities and to the gro wing
millions which surround them; the Chamber OF
Commerce Of New Orleans, as the appropriate or
gan OF her wishes, respectfully submits for con-
slderatlon and adoption by these cities the follow
Resolred, l. That the interests Of the millions
inhabItng and to inhabit the Mississippi valley
require the adoption by the federal government
Of the following among other measures:
2. The improvement by national or interna.
tional appropriation Of all the outlets OF the val
ley, whether by the lakes, canals or other i'm
proveDents TO the East, and by removing every
obstacle to navigation upon the Mississippi and
its tributaries. Such appropriations should only
be limited in amount by the ccmpletiO of the
several works referred to.
8. The improvement of the communications be.
tween the atlantic and Pacific oceans, by canal
or railroad across the Isthmus of Central America,
Such works to be constructed on national account
and 10 be under national protection solely.
4. The subventon of steam lines for postal and
commercial communication between New Orleans
and the principal ports Of Mexico, lnsular, Gen.
tral and South America.
5. The review of all commercial treaties be-
tween the United States and the nations holding
authority on or over the Southern States of this
continent, for the purpose of reciprocal trade and
an American continental policy.
3. That the Mississippi and its navigable tribu-
taries should be declared national high way, and
as such kept forever free from sl tax, toll or
tribute from its source to the sea- and that no such
charge shsll be ever exacted from any American
vessel navigating il.
!. The enactment Of such provisions by treaty
convention consular instruction. federal law and
treasury regulation, as will prevent unnecessary
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OF the United States, or Of any foreign government
having treaty relations herewith, and which will
favor the transit and delivery Of sll commerce
consigned between the coast and interior cities
OF the United States and of such foreign govern.
ment.
8. The development at national or international
cost of intercourse between the cities OF the val
ley and lakes ard tbe Pacific coast, by the com.
petion Of all railroads now under construction as
s.n az ,sT,;tories to the south Of " 2sn aud
Taters of the Pacific at south of the
gulf of California.
9. The extension Of the provisions Of the pas.
seDger act Of Congress of July 4, 1854, and OF all
other acts in regard TO alton, so as TO con-
| fer upon New Orleans and other coast aud nte-
rior cities the same federal aid and protection
are specially given TO New York by the acts
| ferred TO. Herein especially referring TO the sp
| pointDent Of federal commissioners OF immigra-
ZION, with the establishment Of immigrant pots,
thereby assuring to immigrants sll the facilities Of
| prote ction, economy and dispatch, which are or
may be afforded them at any other port or city
| under existing laws.
Resolued, That the secretary of this chamber
| forward to the secretary Of the National Board
OF Trade copies Of the foregoing resolutions for
action Of the executive council, and to the
raj chambers and boards Of trade of the cities Of
| st. Louis, Memphis. Cairo Chicago. Cincinnati,
| Milwaukee and Louisville, respectfully req uestlng
their concurrence in the adoption thereof withsuch
notifications additions shall secure the hsr-
moDious support of the delegation OF the cities
referred to at the meeting of the National Board
| Of Trade In December next.
The removal of distinctions at the mouth OF the
| river being OF such paramount Importance TO the
commerce of the whole country, deemed il pro-
| per TO offer the following preamble and resolu-
| tions, and urge immediate action.
| WHEREks, A bill is now pending before Con-
gress, having for its object the granting of char
ter 10 Individuals, authorizing them TO construct
a;cana through Passa POutre, OF the Outlets OF
the Mississippi River to the sea- with the right to
| collect toll from all vessels making use OF the
| same and whereas the passage OF any such bill
| would be an injury to the commerce of the whole
| country; be il therefore
ResotUed, That the Mississippi River, being q
| national highway, should always be kept free
from its highest navgsble point 10 its outlet, and
| no charge OF any nature whatever should be ever
exscted from the shipping navigating It's waters
that onr senators and representatives 10 Congress
| be respectfully requested 10 oppose the passage
of any such bill; that they be requested to urge
the passage OF bill for the removal OF all obstruc
tioDs to the navigation of the Mississippi River and
| its tributaries, the work to be done under the
direction of government officers and not as here
| tofore, by contract.
They were freely discussed and unanimously
| adopted without dissenting voice; and | feel
particularly indebted to the Chicago and st. Louis
| dele cations for the handsome manner in which
| they came forward to my support. The deegs-
| ton from Chicago, by their support in speeches
and votes, showed that lsrgeness Of miud only to
be found in in the oearhssdsa Rb6hasns EhRh n l20Ss
| of his own door. | trust every member of the
commercial community will see the importance Of
| joining this chamber, SO that we may have at the
next meeting delegation Of members, 10th in
numbers and capacity. that will do credit to the
| Crescent City. The importance Of this chamber
taking the lead In all matters relating to the ad.
ysnctment Of trade in the valley Of the Missis.
sippi, by the Improvement OF our rivers, compile
| zion of our lines Of railroads. opening up new
| lines OF communication not only with domestic
| but foreign markets, reduction OF charges, aud
| securing the passage OF such laws as will offer
| inducementa n ahDDara aeek this markat