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Mr. Garvey opposed the motion, on the ground that it was im- 

 practicable. It seemed to him that the duty of the committee 

 should be, to ascertain what means could be employed in New 

 York city for efficiently arming men — to ascertain what work- 

 shops there are in the city and country and report upon the same. 



Mr. Fisher said that was only one part of the duty of the com- 

 mittee. It should also report upon naval architecture. He did 

 not think that anything that could emanate now from this society 

 would have much effect, while the government had its hands full, 

 but it might be well to address the wealthy men of the city. 



Mr. Seely thought that the objectionable feature of this motion 

 was, connecting the business of this club with the government. 

 He considered it unwise to assume to teach the government. Nor 

 had the government time at present to listen to us. He believed 

 moreover that before we were ready to offer our advice and assist- 

 ance, it would not be needed. 



Mr. Godwin insisted that the society had no right to report 

 upon these matters. He hoped we would simply invite commu- 

 nication, at the next meeting, in any manner connected with the 

 interests of the government. 



Mr. Dibben differed with Mr. Godwin; this society had ap- 

 pointed committees to report upon similar matters. The object 

 was not to advise the government but to recommend. 



After some further discussion, the motion of Mr. Stetson was 

 adopted, and the chair appointed the following gentlemen as 

 members of that committee : Mr. Stetson, Mr. Stuart and Mr. 

 Dibben. 



Adjourned till next Wednesday, May 1st, at 7^ o'clock. 



