The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-09


Prosadent-Tostimon onisal TO Colonel A. d.
Androws-Colonol Andrews Valcdicto-
ry-EleCtion of Omcers-An anniversary
Dinner.
At the anniversary meeting of tho Charleston
Chamber of Commerce, held yesterday, at the hall
of the cid state Bank Tho following new members
twenty two in all, admitted: Messrs VIM. Wat
son, G. A. Hill, T. L. witsen, Robt Murdoch, Jas g.
Murdoch, r. A. Tavel, r. M Marshall, Hcnry
I'ischoG, Bernard cNo:l, j. F. Hunt, Oswell Reed
er, W. A. Boyle, T. H Colcock. r. w Macbeth, A. M.
Jackson, H. B. O)ney, Theo D. Clancy. Geo. F. Won
Kolnitz A. II. Mo xry, r. E. screvon Allen S. Gibbcs
and A. Wander horst.
After the transaction of the usual routine of Lusi-
ness, The President of the societ Colonel A. O. An
drews, who for years past has flod that position
with advantage to the Chamber and credit to him.
SELF expressed his desire to be relieved from its
responsibilities in the following brief vaedictory:
Gentlemen Of the Chamber of Cionmerce-It is With
great satisfaction that you today-a satistac.
ton deevened by increasing numbers, fiue spirit
and cheelfu' hope, which characteJiz your body.
It is an earnest of the improving condition of
thtDgs among us. and of that resolute uncouQueI I-
bic energy, which is of such vast consequence in
shaping results to our purpose.
MY individual grat1hcatiou herein ia heightened,
because 1t makes opporune tho season, aud renders
comfortable to me the carrying out of wish long
desred-that OF seeking your pe rmission to retire
you to entrust it to some Of the many among
you, in whose tresher spirit. larger resources. and
greater opportunities for usefulness, the promotion
OF the objects OF the Chamber might be effect
ually secured.
do now with heart full to oppression at the
recollection Of your multiplied, 1ong-contlnued and
unvaryisg ktndnesses Stretching far back over an
unusual term of years, you have henored me, as tho
chief exponent OF your voice, authority aud action
Deeply conscious of the responsibility of the ust
have unse.fshlv, and with single eye to the we'll
being Of the Chamber, sought as best could on all
occasions to be mindful of her ancient fame to vim
dcate her honor to preserve uncovered her dignity
to enforce her clairs to respect. and it possible, to
elevate and widen her means Of usefulness. How
far may have succeeded, stands in the records
of the past fully conscious of my own dof-
gences. The only reward have had before my ewes
has been the cons,iousness of duty discharged The
only recompense now seek, is tho verdict of our
shall always bear with me- The recollection so
inexpressibly precious that our official relations
throughout their whole extent have been unmarried
b q singe occasion. in which harmony good will
and the k,ndliest feelings have not been conspcr-
ous
With the prcfoundest gratitude, gentlemen for all
the manifestations Of your fiiondliness and the am
plest sense + my, obligations, ask now to return
you unsm 'rched the robes o. Office worn through
your grace, and to take my post in your INKS as q
common soldier, to do battle in the cause Of our
Chamber and the great interests which she Is seek
ing to promote.
Colonel Andrews long association with the Cham
Der. his ing character and kind and affable
manner had en0earcd him to his brother memt ers
and when at the close of his address he withdrew
from the room, the deepest emotion was mani
fes ed.
Rob. Mure, Esq First Weep. esident, was called
to the chair, nd VIM Ravenel, Esq, ex.vicePresi-
dent. presented the following resolutions:
EeSolued, lh,t in the retire ment of Colonel A. O.
andrews, our late President from the chair of this
Chamber. We have lost faithful, jealous ind cAl-
cicnt officer
RESOLVED, That fully recognizing the va liable ser
vices of Col 'nel Andrews. and the marked ability
which has characterized his administration Tor q
period OF over twelve years. we tender him our
warmest acknow ,edgmens, aud sincere wishes
for his future welfare and happiness.
hsso ued That copy of these resolutions re trans.
mtted to Colonel tndrews by the President elect,
and that they be published In tho gaz rs of the
city.
George A. Trenholm, Esq, seconded the reso:u-
tioDs and moved their unanimous adoption which
was carried by acclamltion.
Ex-Pres;dent Henry Gourdin, ESQ, in most
touching and eloquent manner alluded to the long
and valued services of Colonel Andrews, and moved
thst committee of five be appointed to provide
suitable testimonial 10 be presented to Colonel An.
drews evidence of the esteem IN which he was
held by the Chamber
w. A. ourteray, Esq. paid most eloquent and
forcble tribute to Colonel Andrews, and advocated
the pas. age ofthe resolution. which was put to the
vote and unanimously adopted.
The Chamber then took o recess after which an
election entered into and the following officers
were chosen to serve for the ensuing year:
ROBERT MURE President
SAMUEL Y. TUPPER, First Vice-President
%. HORRY FROST. Second Vice President.
j. B.RBoT. Secretary and Tres rsurer
Committee Of Appeals Geo. A. Trenholm, Henry
Gourdin, 1heo huche, VIM. NJ. Lawton, VIM. RAY
enel, VIM. G. Bee.
COMMITTEE Of cAarity-F. j. porcher, Theo. D.
Wagner, f. j. Pelzer, A. F. Ravenel, w. A. Courte-
nay.
The annual dinner will take place at Hibernian
hall on Thursday, the l1th instant, when toe mem
bers, relieved of all the and responsibility of
business. will be able to enjoy themselves after the
jovial and whole-souled fashion Of their predeces