Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-05
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.
Interesting Observation-Disclosures A
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The Board met at the usual hour, Presi-
dent w. w. Woodruff in the chair.
The minutes of the preceding meeting
were read and no objections being made
stood approved.
The President then read the following
names and firms desiring to become mem
bers of the Board:
Scott, Smmonds & Co., H. L. Bradley
and John l.. Hudiburg.
On motion, it was resolved to admit all
that desire to connect themselves with the
Board between this and September, by
paying S., half the amount of the yearly
dues.
The President stated that as the course
of lectures had been completed, if the
Board desired new series, now was the
time to decide upon it.
Mr.. Tuttle moved that the committee
on Lectures be requested to make arrange
ments for four or six more lectures during
the Spring. Carried.
Mr.. futile moved the thanks of the
Board be rendered to the committee, and
especially to Mr.. Head, the chairman, for
the manner in which they discharged their
duties in procuring the past series of lee
lures.
The motion carried unanimously.
Upon motion of Mr.. Munson, the thanks
of the Board were rendered to Senator
Brownlow and Hon. Horace Maynard for
valuable public documents furnished the
Board.
Mr.. BaiIy stated that lie had learned that
Hon. n. G. Taylor was preparing lecture
on East Tennessee. The facts for this lee
ture were furnished by General Wilder,
while Mr.. Taylor would clothe them in his
beautiful language. He thought it would be
good idea for the Board to tender him an
invitation to deliver his first lecture in
Knoxville and if possible, induce him to
make it worthy in the interest of Knoxville,
These lectures were to be given through
out the North, and if he could be induced
to speak favorably of Knoxville, it would
have good effect. He thought the Board
should take steps TO have him deliver his
lecture here, and then induce him to go
out rather under the auspices Of the Board
of Trade.
The President also was ofthe opinion that
it was a good idea to have him make the
first lecture at this place.
Mr.. Tuttle thought the idea would be to
have him give his lecture here, and then
decide on the remainder.
Mr.. Barton was of the opinion that it
would be best for him not to go under the
auspices of the Board.
Mr.. Baily thought by sending him out
under the auspices of the Board Of Trade,
it would be an excuse for him to m AXE a
special mention of our city.
Others thought that if he did East Ten
nessee any good, Knoxville would be sure
to reap her share.
TIE Presidents idea was that il would be
best for the Board just to endorse him.
Mr.. Barton was in favor of inviting him
to give the lecture here first.
The President stated that he felt sure
that the lecture would be very interesting
as the subject has been under Mr.. Taylors'
consideration for over year.
Mr.. Barton moved that the Committee
on Lectures be requested to tender Mr..
Taylor an invitation. Carried.
The President called the attention of the
Board to the matter of inducing capitalists
to embark inethe manufacturing business
here, such as petitioning the taking off tax
for certain number of years.
Mr.. Tuttle thought that nothing could be
done in the Legislature on the subject that
would he of material benefit, as there would |
be too many other interests that would de- |
sire to be exempt. Ef |
Mr.. McGuffey thought there was a pro. |
vision in the constitution on equal taxation
which would make null and void any action |
the Legislature might take on the subject.
Mr.. Barton thought it good idea to Pc
tition the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
to exempt manufacturers who would i'm
vest a certain amount of capital for Ger.
tain number of years. $50
Mr.. Head offered resolution 10 that
effect.
Mr.. McGuffey moved that it be referred
to special committee of five.
Mr.. Johnson moved as an amendment
that the committee also inquire into the
provision referred to above,
rs the taking off the State and county tax
was of far more Importance. The amend
ment carried, after which the original mo-
ton as amended was put to vote and car
ried, and the following committee was
appointed : Messrs. c.. D. AIcGuftey James
O;Conner, Alvin Barton, Maj. futile, and
Mr. .Craig.
Mr.. Heald moved that committee OF
be appointed to investigate
and report upon railroad facilities and
other matters of inducement to capitalists
to embark in the manufacturing business
here.
The motion carried, and the following
were appointed: Major Tuttle,
Harvey Clark, Esq: and Col. Terry.
Mai. futile brought up the matter of the
Central University, and thought
it was matter of importance to secure its
location in Knoxville.
Mr.. Baily made some explanations in
regard to the subject, setting forth the pc
cuniary advantages to be derived from
such an institution apart from the moral
influence, and thought it would be prop
er for the Board to take some steps to Sc
cure its location in Knoxville.
The President expressed himself in favor
of taking some action, and thought it a
matter of great Importance.
Mr.. Tuttle thought the matter should be
pushed as not much time was left for &C.
ton. Two other places for location had
been spoken of which would doubtless
offer great inducements, as the benefit to
be derived from such all institution could
not be Overestimated.
Mr.. Bailey moved that committee of
three be appointed to converse with Mr..
Spence, the chairman of the locating COM
mittec, and investigate the matter and re-
port at next meeting. Carried.
The President appointed the following
gentlemen on that committee: Messrs.
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