The New York herald., 1876-12-08
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.


THE NAUTICAL SCHOOL PROPOSED FEE PuR.
CHASE or SHIPPING, WHEREVER BUILr-THx
QUARANTINE LAWS OF NEW YORK.
The Chamber OF Commerce held It's monthly meet
ing yesterday, Mr. S. d. Babcock In the chair Ro-
ports presented various subjects Of interest
aud submitted for the action Of tho Board avora-
bio report presented concerning the Nautical
School, and resolution adopted to tho effect thas
prizes be offered by the Chamber al tho annual exam
inaiion three scholars rating highest during
OF one year resolution also adopted point
ing reform In tho quarantine laws OF tho port Of
New York
MExBERs
Tho first business transacted the election OF
members. Hon. Elliot C. Cowdn, behalf OF ths
Executive Committee reported the names OF the ioi-
loving gentlemen, who were unanimously elected -
James Buell. Anson W. Hard and James s. Rugglca
Tng NAUTICAL SCHOOL
Mr.. Charles II. Marshall, Chairman Of tho Council Of
the Nautical school, then presented his repori which
described the results Of visit to the schoolship ST.
Marys November II. in company with a committee
experts Tho boys, tho report stated, nppoaredts
be in good health and physical condition, and tho
greater part OF them bore evidence Of intelligence and
capacity very favorable impression as 10
the material composing tho school Thor cxamina-
by tho committee OF experts had proved very
sfactory Abiding the necessity oranding career
for these young men the report iamcntcd the de-
cadence OF American commerce. The Nautical school,
II said. could do every thing, although, properly
conducted IL wolid do much. IL would not give ~
back our lost commerce. but y would inn
prove what :, was len. o.her md . agencies more
trs claiming American nationality would materially
increase in numbers and bear products 10 distant
nations A just system or taxation, the sweeping
away Of burdens already too heavy 10 be borne and
perfect absolute freedom in the purchase regis
try Of vessels wherever built could aonc restore our
shattered commercial industries and render the
cal profession what u should DO and what II 10
onger-a career where advancement can be hoped for
aud honor obtained.
The clause having reference TO the purchase and reg.
stry Of vessels "wherevcr buill' did not meet with
tho entire approval oil tho Chamber, but amend
men to reject was lost and the report was adopted
II also ordered that copy be sent TO the Superin-
tcndcnt of Public Instruction.
Captain Srow. behalf OF Mr.. John d. Joncs, pre-.
scntcd resolution approprating $3.50, 10 DO gwen
three prizes, at the annual examination OF the Nautt
cal School II was unanimously adopted.
SERVICE.
II was then resolved to forward answers 10 set OF
questions propoundcd by the special Postal Railway
Commission for the purpose OF obtaining the views OF
the mercantile community OF New York IN regard 10
tho necessities OF the State for mail communications
with other parts OF the country, and especially ref.
crencc TO tho fast mail service
An act TO faclitats the negotiation Of bills OF lading
and other commercial instruments, and 10 prevent
fraud therein, was submitted and approved by the
Chamber.
Sgw YORK QUARANTINE
Mr. Scion Humphreys movcd that u special commit
tcc OF lvo members DO appol MED to prepare an
net Tor presentation to tho Legislature, reforming
existing laws and regulations OF the quarantine Of
State oI New York. the committee TO havc power 10
invite the operation Of other bodies Ho called at.
iention TO the abuses presented In report madc by
committee which had been appointed IN 1871 TO In
vestigatc the subject. These abuses, he said,
pcrpe,rated unucr the then and still existing laws,
which consisted OF IN my complicated acts and amend
ments mostly the work oil quarantine officials dur
Ing the past twenty-five years, and which
dIi1cut TO adjust 10 tho requirements Of tho
present time He admitted that DR. Wander.
pool had administered tho quarantine OF tho
port with great credit to himself and that
had entirely relieved It's commerce from burdsnsome
protected the health OF New York and Brooklyn 70
the satisfaction OF ALL He believed there could
not DO found merchant or shipowner with whom
DR. Vanderrocl had como In contact who would nos
speak IN tho most unqualified cvmmendation OF his
adm Inistraton. Tho tiino was near, however. whom
the Office would probably pass into other hands, and,
under the existing laws. they would bo liable TO .
renewal OF the Old cxtortons aud abuses For thls
reason he offered his resolution. The motion waa
adopted.
TRIBUTE DECEASED MgNBER.
On the motion OF Mr.. Gustav Schwab resolution
wus adopted expressing regret tho loss which the
Chamber had sustained In tho death OF Ar John ;.
Williams one It's members II also directed
copy OF the resolution bo sent 10 tho family ol
tho deceased.
rrrK DOCKS DErARrHxSr WANT ApyIcE
A communication was read from the Dock Commits
requesting the counsel and cooperation OF tho
Chamber IN descrnnng the nature and extent OF tho
required by the CONNER crcia u
city that portion of the water front south Of
Canal street, on the North and East rivers. Tho ap.
conference with committees from each OF the foow-
ing bodies:-Thc Importers aud Grccers board ~
Trade, Produce ExchapRc, Cheap Transportat1on A.
sociation, Cotton Exchange and Vessel owners A..
soc,ation.
The matter was referred TO . couisnitses HAVING
special charge Of the subject and ths meeting ~
journcd