Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-19
1910.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Regular Monthly Meeting -ImpOrtani
Action of the Chamber en- the CstIOr
QaeEtiOn-COmmeree and Steamboat
Gag.
Tbs regular monthly nesting of tbs
ehSmbe OF commerce was held last even.
ing in their hall, President Pinson in the
chair. The meeting was held on the third
Monday in the month for the reason that
Christmas day comes on the fourth. There
was good attendance OF merchants, cot
ton brokers, stssmbostmen snd railroad
people. The minutes Of the previous
meeting were read, after which the fol-
lowing communication from John Cow
don was submitted by the secretary:
MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec. IS, 1871.
President Pinson, of the Chamber OF
Commerce,
Dear Sir-For reasons known TO you l
did not reach St. Louis in time TO partici-
psts in the sction OF the National Board
OF Trsds, but bad many interviews with
many leading citizens OF st. Louis and
with members of the convention repre-
senting western cities.
There Is no want of interest in the sub
isct which we discussed, and all western
steam boRtmen and commercial men and
cities ars now thoroughly alive to the
great questions of redeeming the low
lands, and of perfectlng our great national
highway TO the sea from the great lakes.
I would most respectfully suggest, in
conformity with the views Of many gen
tlemsn whom ! consulted at st. Louis
and fcom ELI parts OF the west,
that we hold a convention for the sole
purpose Of defining plan for the accom-
9lishment Of the great ends of which we
have spoken, and to which reference Is
above made.
These are good reasons why this meet
ing should be held at Sc. Louis or Cincin-
natl 81 - early day as possible.
Such action as We contemplate VIII
com bine every northwestern interest, and
these united, would exert greater NOR
sl power everywhere, and especially
in Washington. Unity Of action is AL
that is wanted. The country is rsady-
the people are waiting. II the body over
which you preside will take the Initiative
in this movement other cities viii sp-
prove and great good to the whole country
may be the result.
I am respectfully, your most obediens,
JOHN C0WDON.
NETTING AT ST. LOUIS PRoPSsKB.
After reading the above letter from Cap
tain Cowdon and in conformity with it's
suggestion, the following, offered by ar.
7. A. Nelson, was unanimously adopted:
ReSOIUed, That the chambers of COM
merce, boards Of trade and stsamboR
mens' associations of the cities of the val
ley Of the Mississippi be requested TO send
delegates 20 q convention TO sit in the city
Of Sc. Louis, on the 22d of February nsxt,
to define q general plan for the perfection
OF the navigabuity Of the Mississippi and
Its tributaries, for the opening TO the com
merce of thu crest lakes and the new
and for iron and coal fields of
Ohio valley of nsvigable highway TO
New Orleans, thence TO the sss through
ship canal for the largest ocean steamers;
for the prevention OF d )ods By the diver
sion OF rivers, one icJO another through |
outlets aud canals and thus the redemp
ton Of the loWlszds from overflow and |
the utilization for commercial purposes Of |
the waters Of the West.
THE MERCHANTS TAX
Mr.. William r. Moore submitted the |
in reference to the merchants |
AK, upon which there was some interest
ag discussion!
WHEREAs, The merchants Of Tennessee
lsvs for years bssn burdensd With a rate
II tsxstion from Two to ten times the rate
upon their iellow-citizens in
)thsr occupations; and, whereas, for years
hey hEve steadily appealed again and
gain 70 the legislature for relief from this
IDjust burden, and have been refused
hist equal justics which they have re-
psctfully sought; therefore,
ResOlVed, That they are now forced,
luch against their will, to appeal to tbs
Ourts for that iusties which the legisla-
ure has parsistently denied them.
ResOlDsd, Thst she expenses of defend
NJ the suit Contemplated in the above
esoluti0n be paid By private subscrip-
ION obssined for that purpose.
Rssolved, That they feel deep interest
D sustaining the credit of the State, and
agret that the legislature has forced them
D seek in the courts the equal protection
the law.
ReSOLUed, That a aonmiGtee Of three be
ppointsd by the prss'd snt Of this cham
or OF commerce, whose datV it shall bs
} employ learned counsel to defend their
auss, and to make all necessary arrange ,
tents to bring the question Immediately !
efORS the proper Judicial tribunals.
Resolved, Tass merchants throughout
be state be req asztsd to refuse payment
[ further taxes under tie present Law
ntil the final decision OF the test 3so, ,
rhich we prupOse 70 Immediately make
Resolved, That every newspaper in the
tate be respectfully requested to pub
sh these resolutions e0rspicuously be-
lre their readers.
lUG rtsOiubiDuE pGEseu huu thS AOlAOH- I
~ committee was appointed by the pres
ientg William R. Moore, B. Eismsn and !
NJ. PetsisreE to carry into effect the
njects Of the resolution.
COTTON.
Mr. Mshsn offered the following which (
Tas adopted:
WHEREAS, This chamber Of commerce {
ID on the gath of April last, adopt 1880
ltions and memorials to congress asking | {
lat the money unjustly taken from the |
sOple So tsx on raw cetton in the years
36S, 1850, 1867 and 1868. be refs nded, and /
lvitinR the cooperation OF the different | (
OSEGE of trade throughout the United |
sates; aud
Whereas, The boards of trade of the
dsrsnt cities, and many Of the legisls-
We bodies OF the cottOD-grONing STATES, |
,geshsr with the cities OF st. Louis, |
Ouisville and the legislature Of the State
Kentucky, have responded in COgent | {
to congress- and
Whersss, The New York exchange, OF |
le city OF New York, is recoRniz ID as the I
aiding cotton exchange of America, isE
embsrs and merchants being closely | |
enlified in interest," with the prosperity
ld interests OF those eDgag d in the cul- !
ire and sale Of cotton in ths cotton grow I
& States; Therefore,
ResOlUed, That the hoard OF cotton eX-
lsnge Of the city Of New York, be re- I
lested to Din in memorial to congress
refund the tax collected on cotton dur
X the years 1865, 1866, 1867 and 1868. {
The following was presented by Mr.. A. J
Patton and adoptedg
WEEREAs. The custom prevailing In
lis market Of receiving cotton is differ
1t from that generally adopted else /
here, snd as the time Of delivery from i
Her to the buyer is not definitely set c
sd by usage, or general custom; and 1
Whereas, II is advisable that this ques-
on be settled without delsy, in order to {
yoid the disputes which must inevitably q
Use in case of fire; therefore, be It c
ReSolVed, That this rule be made and is {
sreby adopted by this chamber of COM G
srcs, that cotton sold sfteE this date be '
I'D at the risk OF the seller Until re- t
owed by the buyer or paid for.
The following resolutions were pre- G
,nted ny W r. AOors and adopted: G
ResOlDed, That this chamber, In view Of g
10 increasing interest attached to the I
)ersliona OF the signal bureau and OF tbs 8
aplrtance Of the service to our river, '
numerical and agricultural interests, 9
sreby respectfully recommend TO the c
,crstsry Of war 10 make Memphis full I
gnsl station.
Resolved, That 1t is regarded as a meas :
re Of the first Importance to the trade S
IL CJuAAhcASo VI Wv SoAAsAI sLAAb III OS- | !
ructiObs should be removed from the ]
ed river in the States of Arkansas and c
ouiAapa, and looking to this end, we '
,rdislly recommend to our senators and
representatives. &c congress TO favor the 6
usage of such appropriations as will en- {
ire The early accomplishment Of this c
lrposo.
That q copy Of this resolution be for Z
arded In proper forE3 to the Hon. W. S
2. Vaughn, representative FROM this dis s
let, with the request to communicate c
q same 70 the Representatives from the t
her States together with those of Ten Y
,sses. After which the meeting ad- i
uIBsd. {