The New York herald., 1869-06-04
THE UNITED STATES BREWERS CONGRESS,


The National Congress OF Brewers reassembled
yesterday morning al Newark, N. ].
During the evening of Wednesday and early yes
terday morning the several committees were &C.
lively employed In attending to their duties, and at
ten A. M. the president Mr. Edward Kistner, called
the congress to order. After roll call, during which
several new delegates were reported to have ar
rived, the reading OF the minutes OF the nrsr days
session was dispensed with.
Mr.. P. ScHEMAN, of Philadelphia, Chairman Of the
Committee on the New Constitution, reported that
they find the constitution adapted to the purposes
Of the association and suggest that 1t be printed
with the proceedings Of the congress, submitted to
the district societies for their opinion and that IL
be voted on at the next congress- In 1870 which was
adopted.
The Finance Committee, through Mr.. Richard
Katzenmeyer, OF New York, reported the total rA-
ceipts Of the central organization during the year.
Inclusive OF the balance In the treasury at the be-
ginning OF the year OF $4,65s were $7,642 and the
hands Of the treasurer Of $5,74o
Mr.. HENRY CLAusEN, Jr, OF New York, chairman
lowing. which were received with enthusiastic ap-
plause:-
Whereas we the brewers of the United States in congress-
assembled have heretofore petoned the Congress OF the
United States for of the United States Internal
so that should not longer be submitted to arbitrary
S an on Sa4
IN consequence Of action OF ignorant and
and 70
by se re-
cords OF the and we have neves
sAsash o
hat said rate taxation HIGHER than that Of almost
European country but have always been ready and willing
Be M s OF our
the OF the Union Of the satss we
have not ys succeeded IL arousng tho attention Of the
ass and the
posSsv Of that the supply Of barley n
the United States to the demands Of our bust
By the 1 hsh rate Of DUTY upon barley and the
gressiona legislation In relation to the taxation Of mat
Resolved That our manufactures should be treated
taxed upon the principle adopted BY every enlightened and
rss Of life and are not mere articles Of u1Sy but that the
should Be LEVIED and II o.
and mode Of gu our and thus h bearing a
Isl Be collected, conferns arbitrary power. upon ire
s I s Of sss aod o S %
the whose property to be az
cted thereby and being arranged In such simple form that
full compliance Herewith part is possible and can 10
Resolved That the the duty Canada barley
and the repeal or essential modification of the act commonly
additional ta1 upon malt is impeativey demanded by the
Resolved That Executive Committee appointed by this
be and the same Is hereby to take ali
the United States conformity win views:
S the passions usually excited by the 10
and promotes the Of temperance and that
The 1p% % a
place within reach OF the working classes
ioxcatins qualities As possible. therefore.
hereby fs's5.s and % as on.
il ths future we have Tie past TO battle for The pro;
the United States that will all honorable means 10
deprive the political and N men % Ss G o
iea parties of this country and that for this we
that iHpSSa iipSsral and 2 element
their business friends should be maintained every
and county and that the same act in concert with ever. So
mote the cause OF civil and religious liberty and TIA. com
organize local societies and call State convention whenever
Resolved, That we win pa.ronze and sustain an papers
advocating the same views entertained by and thai
ghtensd american public the great advantages th. country
would derive from settled governmental policy In accord
On motion OF Mr. p scHEMM the resolutions were
unanimously adopted and the thanks OF the congress
voted to the committee for the able In which
they have given expression TO the sentiments OF the
brewers OF the United States.
Mr.. ADOLF SCHALK OF Newark, moved that 1t be
submitted to the district societies by the Executive
Committee, TO send their views TO the next Con-
gress, whether it be expedient as proposed by Mr..
A. schwartz, to institute, at the expense OF the
cated brewers OF the country, school OF nstruc-
ton for brewers In the city OF New York or else
y,
scientific and practical education OF brewers. TINS
was carried, and the Executive Committee author
tied to prepare q plan for such a school,
Mr.. FREDERICK LAUER, OF Reading, Pa, called
upon the members to exert Themselves to have the
petitions for reduction OF the import duty on bar
members OF Congress Letters on the subject were
read from Fernando Wood and James Brooks heart
lily endorsing the proposition.
Mr.. LAUER stated that Commissioner Wells was on
their side and understands the matter fully: and Mr..
Lauer also denounced the political humbuggers who,
Mr.. KATzENMAYER, the Secretary, read number
OF letters from maltsters and hop dealers, who
all In favor OF reduction OF the duty barley. In
one place, In the interior Of New York, nearly the
whole population signed the petition. similar
memorial from st. Louis the Secretary said, had
been warmly advocated by Mt Flnkelnburg, men,
ber OF Congress from Missouri
II was ordered that more copies OF the memorial
be printed and circulated throughout the country
The subject OF the further extension or the Associa-
ton of Brewers being in order. II was reported by
the secretary tnat the brewers OF Iowa have during
tho year, formed themselves into central society,
and are, as such, members OF the United States
Brewers Association.
Mr.. WERTHMuELLER, Of Davenport Iowa, made q
report OF the steps taken by the brewers Of Galena
H., and Dubuque, Iowa, 20 organize for vigorous
action and energetic life. And In order TO in
fuse stl more energy into the district societies OF
these States he proposed that the mex Congress be
l held IN the e, city Q, Davenport Iowa. The report
the place of the next meeting, on the second Wcdnes
The seat Of the Executive Committee was fixed at
New York, and the members OF the committee OF
last year were again nominated:--Henry Clausen,
Jr as president; Frederick Schaefer treasurer and
Richard katzenmayer, secretary. Mr. Causen ob-
Jected TO his own reelection and nominated Mr.
Adolf Schalk, OF Newark, for president OF the
Executive Committee. AMr. schalk believed
that Mir. Cladscn's modesty exceeded the bounds
OF propriety Mr.. Clausen's experience, said the
speaker, as chairman OF the committee for several
years. is now OF especial need TO the association,
and he hoped that his declension VIII not be ac-
cepted. Mr.. Schemm was OF the same opinion, and
the congress reelected the three gentlemen by accla
nation.
suggestion OF organizing themselves into n
mutual fire insurance association was not received
with favor and dropped, as beyond the scope of the
congress-
After passing complimentary resolutions 10 the
officers or the congress- TO the brewers and citizens
OF Newark and TO the press the motion TO adjourn