The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-10-10
ANIMAL MEETING or THE CHAM.
BEE OF COMMERCE.
ELECTION OF oEF1cgRs ETC.

BEE OF COMMERCE.
EIEcT1oYoF. OFFICERS Ero.
The seventh annual meeting of the Cham
Der Of Commerce was held yesterday eve
ming. Mr.. Thomas w. MeCance, president
of the Chamber, called the meeting to order.
and on his motion Mr. e. o. Nolting Was
requested to preside. Mr.. p. G. Coghlan
acted as Eecretary. ss II
THE PRESIDENTS REPORT.
MIR. McCance laid before the meeting the
annual report of the President and Board of
Directors
/" The past year, The seventh OF the life of
the Chamber Of Commerce, has further de.
monstrated the absolute necessity for such
an organization to aid in npromoting the pros.
perity Of the city by ever-watchful atten-
ton TO all her varied interests.
During the session of the last Legisla-
ture questions of vital importance to the
State, and consequently to the city of Rich
mond, were brought before the Chamber of
Commerce for its action. After considers
tion they were referred to committees, and
their reports, many of them OF marked abil-
ity, are on record.
TP. G.. CoghlaD, secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce, has in recent publication
made the following synopsis of business
transacted byth Chamber Of Commerce the
past year: The ordinance concerning SAM
ple-merchants the question OF the financial
condition of the country; the James River
and Kanawha canal; the question of cheap
transportation various propositions from
the National Board of Trade on subjects re.
lating to trade and commerce generally; the
embezzlement bill the warehouse bill; the
four-inspection bill; pilot license on coast
ing vessels; the lien law; slamp-taX on
wholesale dealing in distilled spirits; the
Maury Memorial lighthouse; the Baltimore
and Valley railroad /; the lighthouse in York
river; transportation of tobacco between
Memphis and Richmond State tax the rate
of interest; the State insurance deposit law !;
the bill to impose stamps upon contracts,
&c. the Texas and Pacific railroad; the in
surance bureau; the bill to change the
gauge of the Richmond and Danville rail.
road; the act to facilitate foreign trade with
Richmond UiG West Point; transportation of
freight ria Petersburg; alleged discrimina-
tion made by the James River and Kanawha
canal in transportation of freight; the james
River railroad. These and variety of other
subjects engaged the attention of the Board
during the gear, and wherever there has
been q mercantile convention in which any
thing might be discussed affecting the inter-
ests Of Richmond the Chamber has inyaria-
bly, sent delegates there.
"The secretary has also compiled and pub.
lished during the year report on the trade
and commerce Of the city OF Richmond for
the past two years, which abouuds in valu-
able information, a copy Of which should be
in the possession Of every merchant. Im-
pressed as every thinking man must be by
the past usefulness of the Chamber of Com.
merce, and the fact that every town or city
of any importance has, of necessity, such an
organization in active usefulness, it is marvel
lous that there should be such deafness on
the part of many merchants to an institution
that is so constantly working for the general
good of the city.
"The natural advantages Of Richmond
marked her out TO be great in commerce and
manufactures, but ipjudicious State legisla-
ton and want of united action and determi-
nation on the part of her citizens in develop
ing her advantages has seriously married her
prospects. The railroad interest of the State
that Richmond contributed so largely to con.
struct, instead of centring on the metropo.
lis for the good of the State, has been diverted
to build up cities in other States. The re-
cuperatiye power OF Richmond since the
withering effects of the war is wonderful to
contemplate, and evidences beyond doubt
that she can regain her lost ground and
march on to her destined greatness if her
people will it.
"Tbere must be some nucleus around
which the purpose of the people can gather
and mature. The Board of Directors ask
that the merchants of Richmond will eyi-
denee, by becoming members Of the Cham
ber of Commerce, that it is the proper Du-
cleus; that it has done well in the past, but
must do better in the future by shaping out
and securing such action as will make Rich
mopd great In commerce and manufactures"
The report was adopted.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The Chairman announced that the next
business in order was the election OF a presl-
dent.
Mr.. McCance declared that it would be
impossible for him to serve again, and hoped
his name would not be mentioned in this
connection.
Mr.. Purcell com mplimented Mr. McCance
uDon the faithful manner in which he had
discharged the duties OF his Office, and nomi-
mated as his successor General Joseph r.
Anderson. The vote being taken, General
Anderson was unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr.. McCance, Mr.. David j.:
Burr was reelected first vice-presdent and
Mr.. E. o. Noting second yice-president:
On motion of Mr.. BlankenshIp, Mr.. 2. G.
Coeblan was reelected secretary.
On motion of Mr.. McCance, Mr.. John d..
Montague was elected treasurer.
On motion of Mr.. McCance, it was ordered
that committee of three be appointed TO
nominate board Of directors. The Chair
appointed Messrs. John Purcell, Isaac Da-
yenport. Jr., and William l.. Cowardin..
The committee reported the following,
named gentlemen to constitute the board OF
directors: Messrs. r. E. Biankenship, John
X. Childrey, q. w. Pickrell, Thomas Pot's,
Griffin B. Davenport, W. Fl. Palmer, Clal'
borne Watkins, j. P. Rogers, Franklin
Stearps. Moses Millbiser, S. H. Hawes, John
G. Spotts, j. 81. Capers, 2. w. Grubos, ana
SAsa Snyder. =
\ The treasurer's report was referred to
tAe Finance Committee. Adjourned.
AeoBABLE FATAL CUTTING AFFRAY.--M
Ambrose Barratt, constable of Midlothian
Chesterfield, brought in yesterday for SAFE
keeping two colored prisoners, one OF whom,
Frederick Anderson, is charged with cutting
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