The New York herald., 1877-12-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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NELL AND JAMES sRows--aPPsAIsAL OF

TRIBUTES TO THE N1MunY or MOSES h. ohIH-
NELL AND JAMES BRowN-~APPsAsAL OF
MERCHANDISE. ~hAt -
At the regular meeting Of the Chamber Of Commerce
yesterday resouttous euiosstic Of the late Jamos
Brown, OF the arm OF Brown Brothers were adopted.
NE Elliot G. Cowdin announced tho death OF Moses
II. Grinnel, who for forty years member Of tho
Channber and for some time It's PRESIDENT and paid
glowing tribute the memory or deceased geute-
man, reviewing his brilliant career sea captain,
merchant olCe- holder. patron Of charitable institu-
tons. art and literature After briefly sketching tho
lie OF Mr.. Grinnell tho speaker concluded fooxs:-
His marvellous industry. his facility for adapting
himself 10 mnltifarious pursuits made him valuable
member OF tho community In which he lived.
He was particularly appreciated by such asso-
Citations tho Union Club and the New Eng
land Society Of New York, in both OF which no,
was at various periods the presiding ofhccr. He
msniested special interest in the New England So
ciety, OF which he became member In 1888. For
many years he was It's animating soul. He took tho
ltvelest satisfaction in Its annual gatherings and
during the twelve years he presided ovcr he
never happier than when presenting ilustrious
Of New England At its festvah In 1862 ho induced
Daniel wobster-long bis intimate irisnd-to attend
the annual dinner. After felictous introduction OF
tho distinguished guest Mr.. Grnnsil President,
their Chief Defender" which drew from Mr.. Webster
an eloquent ana pssriosic response that Will ever bo
remembered by those who had the good fortune to
hear It, and which stands fcrth AZ one Of the gems OF
hIs published works.
Mr.. A. A. Low followed In few brief remarks, and
on his motion was resolved that the remarks Of Mr.
Cowdin bs entered the minutes OF tho Chamber and
copy furnished 70 the family OF Mr. GrnnelL 't
sr III 49, OTHER BUSINESS.
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Yocum were elected members Of the Chamber
On motion Of Mr. C0wdin a v0lumnous report from
Mr. f. Cddert the OF the Chamber the
European Congress for tho Codhcation Of the Laws OF
NatonA was ordered 20 be printed under the direction
resolution offered by Mr.. Low that the Chamber
approve that part OF tho Presidents Message dcclsring
his opposition TO any measure that Is calculated to I'M
pair the public faith was unanimously adopted
The following resolution, offered BY Mr. Rugeies.
was adOptod:-- alHA GA eRt&ll
Resolved That the Committee international Coinage
e sSs s d Fl the
spectfy suggesting the portsncs Of publishing Tor gem
from our ministers TO foreign nations in respect to
their respective products aud coinage OF gold and silver
THE APPRAISAL or MERCHANDISE
Tho following memorial, numerousy signed by New
York ana Boston merchants, was adopted =
To THE HoxoRABLx sEcRxrAnY TnxAsuRY. Wash
York having learned Treasury Department hna
granted reopenng Of hqnidstons in cases whren errors
ssn.
and thus extend 20 she importers tue benefits Of
assmsn. Of errors ia ~Ios.ss BOND soooun
gladly avail ourselves Of this occasion 70 congratnato
Si & s.pG u % sps the
Justice By which hereafter conflicts OF opinion re
iatng 70 mpoIsaon prior to 1874 can Se readily and
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