New-York tribune., 1872-10-19
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE

S.v,sors the Chambers of Commerce OF 81 To-
and Cleveland were granted PERMISSION 70 a"a,n.
upon the payment OF dues resolution ' ns,ahlsh
The orleans Chamber OF Commerce 70 80, ,ho
,,an,o tare on sugar in order TO sa'SiS 'n0
.o,ns oomplaints from planters anu uo'
ors IN the article, was adopted no'"I'is'a"u
,ne INC objection raised by eeVerA me"o.s
,h, a, vas a local question. The resolution reported
t,or conference with the Canadian delegates ana ASA
s congress 20 make an appropriation for the appoint
,, ~ a commission TO sit, in conjunction with the
state Department in negotiating treaty with 1rea'
Britain for reciprocal trade with the Dominion OF Cahaua
on liberal basis which shall include the eniarsemehV
tho Canadian canals by the Government OF Canau'
nd the right OF American vessels to navigate the canals
nder the same eond tions imposed upon Canauh
yessels was the subject Of extended debate MI AaSoi
Of Cnc,nnat held that the repeal OF the OLD hecprocS
Treaty was a mistake which should De rectheu' MT
McCrea OF Chicago said that he believed In the proteo
t,on f infant industries but It high time that cana
aian ,nber was admitted free OF duty the members
,oro 90 o on the prarles and the class VINO were
obliged 10 buy that lumberfarmers living IN region
where 1oOO did not contain uiuooi
.nongh 10 make n whipstOck-they would agree
mat any tariff upon Canadian lumber was cruel
and uninst and was retarding the settlement oi
the North West MIR. wetherel Of Philadelphia
feared that the tempting bait offered by the Canadas
spending SOOOOOO In improving their canals ia Dryer 10
secure the transportation OF the freight from the
West went 10 prove that the effect upon American canals
sbould be carefully considered. Mr.. Ames Of Osweg9
said that the Canadlans knoy ~ A,beTicans had
not ueiegt enesy S ak II 3SSn oIe5 be amendment
of the resolution by AIDING HlteI 1ne MI in tho pro-
words based upon an absolute 1ree Itaue n eo Pt -
an means OF transportation in either country Dy elulos
OF the other the same terms as ny cltens OF 'e
fry m which those means OF transportation are at-
ns Nj WsGverep the President of the Board Of
Trade Of the Dominion Of Canada, said that the aboga
non OF the Reciprocity Treaty was not the fauIt OF te
pcopie of Canada and he that the majority OF
Them in favor Of the reenacment OF similar treaty
on a broad and liberal basis. . = ~,
Young Mr. Gambler of Boston, Mr Sargent, MI haNley
OF Detroit Mr. Opdyke OF TINS elsy MI k9PeS' @
finally adopted by large majority, QueestIVtns
tercsfs were then coneidered These resolutions
mended the encouragement Of American ship,oulldeTs
ing and subsidies for running their shps the exemption
from duty Of all articles necessary Tor the e0nstrHGGn
aud reutr Of vessels; the concession by law 70 Alner
citizens Of the right to purchase tnnnage %hereve
owned and 10 place II under tner own nag anu
the cement Of shipbuiding IN the Mississippi
Valley, by renting the duties on imported
entering into the construction OF vessels by admitting
free OF duty, TO American registry vessels OF paris "a
vessels eonstruGte1 Si non Ton m % H inc Snatfil ad
for the construction Of iron vessels on the Mississippi
Mr Wethere Philadelphia detailed the discourage,
ment 10 American shpbnnders and owners as compared
with the encouragement given by the English Govern
meDt The taxation on American vessels ne sald, was
about 5OOOO while in England 1t did not exceed $1,000
He proceeded 10 comment upon the law passed by Con-
Gress, which, he contended, was useless, ana nuaLy
referred to subsidies, 10 which he was opposed
MI Gambler OF Boston deprecated the exploded navi-
CATION laws Of Great Britain and contended that
England was compelled to subsidze her ships It was
necessary should have vessels upon every sea-
axa"n here He denied that subsidy would not serve
purpose and give health and strength to American
eorrupung. The only way TO improve American com;
upon the high TO open 1t TO the world ana
buy ships wherever they could be bought most cheay
Mr.. Buzby Philadelphia argued that transportation
country needed diversified industry. Mr. Burril of
Oreaus wished 10 couple increased SGeame CT 1ps ,
fmpioyment Of American workmen. Mr. Ropes Of Bos-
Smy ~ Mr. ~ Far6anF Of Chicago contendod that with the
PT0G%Sa PG S e9andS OH 10 Sns " many IN ro
vessels she pleased without any subsidy or bounty
spssEeF was disposed to trust to Providence little
longer and trouble himself with the question The
consideration Of the subject finally postponed nnul
the next annual meeting
PUBLIC DINNER AT DELMCE1Cos.
The Chamber of Commerce gave dinner to
the National Board Of Trade at DelmOncos, last even
ing BY 7 O'Clock the members of the Chamber of Com
merce and their guests began 70 arrive and at O'Clock
the reception filed with representative com
mercial and mercantile The time passed by in
Productions and social conversation until O'clock when
ne doors were opened and the company was ushered
into the dining hail. This very tastefuy decorated;
the national and English flags were draped together at
The uuper end aud the Of the United States, with
national coors on each side placed the pre-
siding officers table, the NewYork State arms being
similarly draped opposite. The remaining space was
covered with American flags. William T. Dodge
presided. At his right were Frederick Fraley, george
Opdyke and Mayor Powell at his left we're Mayor Han,
Judge Woodruff the Rev. s. l. Prime, and Peter Cooper
The guests being seated, short grace offered by the
Rev Prime. and then until about O'Clock attention
was paid to Demonicos bill of fare.
The dinner finished and the coffee served, Mr.. Dodge
welcomed n words the National Board Of Trade TO
the hospitaies Of the Chamber OF Commerce OF New
York. Without OBTAINING the company long, he gave
the first toast, "Tne President Of the United States
This was received by the guests standing with
out response, except cheers. To the second
toast Her Majesty, the Queen of England"
1o''.,, amid funnuruous cheers
The third toast The National Board Of Trade" was
resDonded 10 by Mr. Fraey who saidphat the National
whole country As citizens can look back with more
sstsfaction on N hat we have done for our own and
We can offer citizens the products OF every
cme from the tropics to the poles As our cites grow
teligence aud morals He gave, as toast, the welfare
Of Eew-York and Brooklyn, the Chamber OF Com,
OF Trade. Mayor Hail responded for New-Sork,
and Mayor Powell for Brooklyn. George Opdyke re-
the earliest history OF the Chamber OF Commerce. ne
challenged the strctcs scrutiny 70 find single act in
proclaim its fidelity on he breaking out OF the keDelOn
IL prominent in all calls for beneyOlence. He sald
that while have 0ther neutrality-suspicious. and
manufacture s-cOmtnerce was the most Important. .
The fourth toast, the Dominion Board Of Trade
responded 10 by Mr. Glyer1n. He said the Cana
sorry for the aorogauon OF the reciprocity
treaty Ii done because the citizens OF the United
states thought the Canadians did no. sympathze with
them IN their troubles he denied that saying they
millions 10 preserve neutrality. STILL they mad
not suffered from the loss thelr trade had expanded
which would renew the Kindly feeling between
the two countries They wene wiling 70 sacrlhce a
great deal In the interest OF peace, aud NOuu OHe All
their resources for fair equivalent David NJ Stone
answered the fifth toast the Press, Trade and Com
Ioerce." The sixth toast, the SOUTH was re-
spOnded 20 by Mr.. Branch Of Richmond, and
Mr. Duncan Of Louisville The seventh toast
Ter of RogtOu Mr.. McCrea Of Chicago, Mr. Fish of St