PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS, ORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEES. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK, | NEW- YORK, July 3d, 1862. \ At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, held this da} T , the President in the chair, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted : On the 19th day of April, 1861, the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New- York declared its sentiments in regard to the duty of loyal citizens of the United States to sustain the Government in its efforts to suppress a wicked and injurious rebellion, then but recently commenced. In accordance with the sentiments at that time expressed, and in the discharge of the like obligations of duty to the country, this Chamber does hereby RESOLVE First. That it will continue to sustain, by its influence with the commercial community and to the fullest extent of its means, the National Government in a vigorous and determined effort to maintain the integrity of the Union, and effectually to put down rebellion. /Second. That in the recent appeal made by the President to the loyalty of the country for additional military forces, the Chamber recognizes the patriotism and energy which should insure confidence in his fidelity to the Constitution, and in his determination to preserve the National honor. Third. That this Chamber will cordially unite with other bodies of loyal citizens in any measures calculated to give efficiency to the military and naval power of the Government, and to preserve and maintain the character of this community for patriotism and loyal devotion to the Union.
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