New-York tribune., 1874-10-21

from Buffalo act ntelgenty 10 regard 10 duestion OF
drainage or road-mskng upon Staten Islandi II mans
name was 10 be changed, why should be necessary for
the soyeren people OF the state TO enact law TO thas
efectf Mr. Brooks continued the discussion OF tho
amendments in detail, urging their wisdom aud import
ance. .,r.. . ...r .r.g. y.I.
John r. Henry said that the proposed sale OF canals
would tend to the benefit OF the four great canals ahd
that he hoped committee would be appointed 70 SEQ
that ballots in favor Of the amendments were d-ubn'
ted as there was secret influence at work against
them 10 both the Syracuse aud Utica Conventions.
+. b. Thurber OF the Cheap Transportation Assooia-
ton offered resolution, amendment To the reson
tion OF Mr. Henry for the appointment OF three mem
bers OF the Chamber Of Commerce as committee "a
confer with other bodies regard TO measures for tho
adoption Of the ameniments letter was Issd m rom
announcing that arrangements we're mane for large
public meeting next week In regard 10 the proposes
amendmens; also, that meeting OF SAVINGS BANK ON
GERS will held Friday next at the rooms OF tho
Board Of Trade, consider such Of the amendments ~
relate 10 banks that another meeting m regard 10
the amendments will be held at the same pace hsh'
Mr.. Opdyke accepted the amendment proposed nv
Mr. murber. with further amendment en- poweihE
the Committee to see to the distribution OF ballots I'D"
preamble and resolution amended were then anani-
mousy adopted.
FraDcis b. Thurber George Opdy ke. and John Henry
Mr. Thurber suggested that the Committee on the Con-
regarded partisan and the Chair increased 10 TO two
by the appointment OF Messrs. Royal Phelps and w.
THE IMPORTERS AND GRocERs.
The Importers and Grocers' Board OF Trade held q
special meeting at No 81 Wast yesterday 10 consider
aud recommend ratification oy the people the pend
ing amendments The President, WIN. A. Booth pre-
sided The following resolutions we're offered by Cbae
Z. Hin
Whreds Constitution the state Of Svfok ,ss that
question shall he submitted "a bs po
The Const tai"n snc amtId t"
require fundamental snd whers
20 electricity have revn nio so-
and made such changes customs OF LIE mat sen
commercial y
whereas under this provision Of The Constitution conve on eoats
32 eminent citizens belonging 20 both poh.csi paft'ri
1872 carefully ded the subject ard dstj
which Legislature aad are BE- submitted q 10
people coming election November and whe. ih am ~
people important bants the business Srss
Of the State; therefore,
Rsoeed That the drv OF eiren TO vote for the msn
and his influence With others 70 bs -ooF
In discussing these resolutions 4. Is. lDulDti re-
marked indifference TO the proposed toDsttu-
tional amendments had been exhibited by BON poitlcii
nens defeated for their own personal Interests For
the benefit OF commerce aud OF the wboe people, no
thought the amendments ought 10 be adopted MI.
Thurber then resolutions adopted ~ the meet
lug OF the Chamber OF Commerce MI AlIIs fesolulOhS
then unanimously adopted.
In answer TO an inquiry as 10 whether there was any
Organize1 opposition 10 the passage OF the ameDdDeb@
Mr. Thurber stated that he understood that an efoft
made to prevent the thorough Distribution or
the tickets for the amendments. He also slated that
the Chamber OF Commerce. the Union League Club and
other organizations mad appointed or were ABOUT 10
appoint committees conference on the SUBJECT OF tho
amendments and he suggested tna similar committee
be appointed by the Importers Board OF Trade. On
motion, such committee appointed, consisting OF
Messrs HILL Collins, and Harrington. TIE meeting then
adjourned.