The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-09
THE cH4MBER OF COMMERCE.
Annual Meeting-Rcsis Of the
Observation-Disclosures 10 Colonel a. U.
Andrews-Colonel 4 ndrews' Valedicto-
ry-EIection of UHicers-A anniversary
Dinner

President-Testimonia 10 Colonel a. u
Andreyys-ColoneI 4 ndrews' Valedicto-
ry-Election of UGcers-A anniversary
Dinner.
At the anniversary meeting OF the Charleston
Chamber Of Commerce. held yesterday, at the hall
of tho cid State Bank. the following new members,
twenty-five in all, admitted: Messrs. VIM. Wat
son, c. A. Hill, I. L. witsel, Robt Murdoch. Jas s.
Murdoch, r. A. Tavel, R. NJ. Marshall, Henry
Bischon, Bernard oNeil J. F. Hunt, oswell Reed
er, W. A. Boyle, T. q. Colcock. F. W Macbeth, A. M.
Jackson Il. B. olney, Theo. D. Clancy Geo. F. Won
Kolnitz, A. h Mo rry, r. Z. screven, Allen s. GlSbes
and A. yanderaorst
After the transaction of the usual routine Of busi-
ness, the President of the societ Coonel A. O. An
drews who for years past has filed that position
with advantage 10 the Chamber aud credit to him
self expressed his desire to be relieved from its
bilities in the following brief vaedictory:
Gentlemen Of the Chamber Of fCommerce-lt is with
great satisfaction that meet you c-day-a satistac-
tion deerened by Increasing numbers, fne spirit
and cheerful hope, which character ize Your body.
It is on earnest OF the improving condition OF
things among US. aud of that resolntc uncorquera-
Bile en- ergy, which is Of such vast consequence In
shaniug results to our purpose.
al. individual qualification herein is heightened,
because 1t makes opportune the season aud renders
comfortable to me the carrying cut OF wish long
desred-that OF seeking your permission to retlre
from the holm Of your ADMINISTRATION, and asking
you to entrust it TO some one OF the many among
you in whose fresher split. larger resources, and
greater opportunities for usefulness, the romoilon
Of the objects the Chamber might be more effect
ually secured.
do so now with hea-t full to oppression at the
recollection of your multiplied, lons-ronhnued and
unvaryiug kudnesses. Stretching far back over an
unusual tel of years, you have honored me, as tue
chief exponent Of your voice, authority anu acton
Deeply conscious Of the responsibility OF me usi
have up pselfshlv and with single eye to the we'll
being of the Chamber, sought as best could, on all
occaslons to be mindful OF her ancient fame to vI
dicac her honor, to preserve uncovered her dignity
to enorc. her claics to respect, and II possible, 10
elevate and widen her means OF usefulness. Low
far may have succeeded, stands now in the records
of the past I fnl1y onsclous OF my own uen-
cien les and equally sensible to your marked lnoul-
pences The only reward have had before my eyes
has been the consciousness of duty discharged. The
only lecompense now seek, is the verdict OF your
weldone.
shall always bear with me- The recollection. so
iuexpressby precious, that our official relations
throughout their whole extent have been unmarried
b q s.rgle OCCASION in which harmony good will.
and the kndliest feelings have not te-n conspicu-
With the profoundest grattuda, gentlemen. for all
the manifestations Of your iOudline-- and the am
plest sense If my obligations, ask now to return
you unsmrched the robes o. office. worn through
common soldier to do battle in the cause OF our
Chamber aud the great inter; SITS which she is seek
ing to promote.
Colonel andrews long association with the Cham
Der, his stor icg character, and kind and affablc
manner had cndeared him to his brother mem ers,
and when ut the close of his address he withdrew
fron the roohl, the deepest emotion was mani
fes Ell.
Rob. MUIR, Esq First Weep. esidcnt, was called
to the chair, nd VIM Ravere'. Esq. ex,VicePresi.
dent, presented the following resolutions:
Resolved 1hit in the retir, mcnt of Colonel A.. ..
Andrews our late President tom the chair OF this
Chamber we have lost flithlul. zeaous and efii-
cient officer
vices of Col mel Andrews, and the marked ability
which has characterized his administration ior
period OF over t. eve years, We tender him our
warmost acknowledgements. and oar sincere wishes
for his future weliar aud happlucss.
Ress pel That copy ofthose resolutions re traus'
m,tted to Colonel ndrews by the PRESIDENT elect,
and that they be published in the gaz:tt:s OF the
city.
George A. Trenholm, Esq, seconded the reso u
tieps and moved their unanimous adoption, which
was carried by acclanltiou.
Ex-Pres:deut Henry Gourdin, Esq, in most
touching and eloquent manner alluded to the long
and valued services of Colonel Andrews, and moved
th,t committee of five be appointed to providea
suitable testimonial 10 be presented to Colonel An
drews as IN evideoce OF tie esteem in which he was
held by the Chamber.
W. A. ourteray. Esq, paid most eloquent md
forcble tribute to Colonel Andrews, and advocated
the pas age Of the resolution which was put TO the
vote and unanimously adopted.
The Chamber then took recess, after which an
election was entered into and the following officers
were chosen to serve for the ensuing year:
ROBERT MURE. President.
SAMUEL Y. UPPER, First Vice President.
E. EHORRY FROST, Second Vicc-pres,dent.
P.J. B,RBoT. Secretary and Treasurer.
Committee Of appeals A. Trenholm, Henry
Gourdin, 1heo huche', VIM. NJ. Lawton, WIN. Raw
ene VIM G. Bee.
Committee of Charity-F j. Porcher, Theo D.
wagner, F. J. Pelzer, A. F. Ravcncl W. A. Courte-
nay
The annual dinner will take place at HibeiDian
Ball on Thursday, the llth ipstant. when toe men,
bers, relieved OF al the care and responsibility of
business will be able to enjoy themselves after the
jovial and whole-soued fashion of their predeces.
sors.