True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-05-21
TYpoGRApH1cAt. ANNIVERSARY.

H NAVElSoANI. &E
We continue the proceedings of the late Festival st
as furnished by the Committee Of Arrangements: c
BY THE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. IN
James B. Marshall, Esq.-.A poet, a scholar and a f
gentleman. Our literature must improve when sach If
minds are encouraged in the Republic Of Letters. -
MI. Marshall, in n few appropriate remarks, returned =
thanks for the honor CONFER. d OH him by the Colninit- :,
tee, and as the hour was la,e, h. would not de.ain the :,
company by ill-assu,t.d compliments, but convey them i
in assortment. .
BY J. B. Marshall-7Ae Press-A sun that Mill stand .
still for no Joshua.
Joshua tuldwin, Esq.-A magistrate without gile, q
VIII" temrers Justice with mercy, having for his object c
Reform more than Punishment. Long may the Second
Municipality be favored with such an officer.
Mr.. Baldwin expressed his high qualification at the :
attentions shown him, in pertinent terms, and conclud- \
ed by giving the following;
By J.. Bal3win-The Typographical association Of
New orleans Honorable, charitable, and useful in its
lis design.
James Fl. Caldwell, Esq.-His name will be blended
with the enduring monuments OF h. enterprise. 80 long
us the Arts have Ii votnry, or the Drama an admlrer.
Mr.. Caldwell responded in his usual felici,ous and
impressive manner, and terminated by giving the fol-
lowing:
Ry James II. Caldwell The Press-Thc offspring
ofgcnius, rocked in the cradle Of liberty the patron.
ness of the arts, the sire Of freedom, and the death @|tyr-
amy.
Col. II T. Williams, Of Donaldsonville, LA gen.
,lcman whose public and private character stands with
onl repronck; and n friend Of our art, who appreciates
the liberty Of tile press.
Col. Williams then ROSE, and in glowing language,
assured the company Of his just appreciation Of their
merits and se,vices-he would give as toast:
The Press-Ifi. crrs, it corrvcts its own proof sheet.
NJ. Gre,ier, Esq.-A rising Advocate, who left our
tanks to practice ut the Bar in another sphcrt-his legnI
work work p's Mss hin :. m to be e; Sh"' r a 1ea I ~ none %s OF his com pm,
receive many hkens OF TcH Just fed impressions ot his
superior Judgment.
In replying. Mr.. Grenicr, took occasion to review the
vicissitudes md laiors ofn journe IMAM printcr-being
himsclfa printer, he was peculiarly alive to their i'm.
portance in society and though he had embraced an
other profession, the retrospect Of The time which lie had
spent among printers, afforded such pleasure as he felt
proud in chsrisl,ing.
own fortune, In distributing the public tah may they
come in for n quotation-having plenty of side notes
for themselves. and always a "PIcAYUNE" for a friend.
Mr.. Lalmsden arose, and remarked as follows:
. Mr.. T. %esident, and Gcntlencn-Tn say that do not
feel compiimented by the sentimen: Just drank, und your
warm responses TO the same, would be to prove me wan
= ting the common sensihiIities Of humanity. In behalf
| Of Mr.. Kendall, my partner, who i dAoined frcm u
, participation, in your festivities, or&: count ofbusiness,
! and for myself, Individually, I beg leave 10 return you
my grcatinl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for your very hattering
h compliment When | look around this festive hoard, !
- recognize the honest faces of'oo many men, with whom
| hive been for years assoc lated in some capacity or
OIllFT, u ubNIt IT Il llilltU II IHut ] uI W IH' must I'll NY
D friends. With feelings Of pride and pleasure | r,cog"
. nize you as friends.
y Mr.. President-In ~ncknowlc 'gins the grateful scn,i,
> mont given by the Committee, allow me, sir, to offer
y Tile honest, Industrious Journeymnn Priuter.-A
e true type of Natures noblest mo,k-an ornament to 500
# c'e;y-a component fraction in the col"m" which sup"
ports the farm of his csuniry's greatness. His motto
m>~>d in this g SIT. .;: TO the RUE of right, and be sure
the measure will justify"
n The Mobile Typographical Associntion.--A column
in the Topographic ranks, composed ofgood matter, we'll
locked mp with the quoius of fellowship. Their dele
:: CATION here present, is a clear progf that the edition OF
their cork stands without Il SUR.
!" Mr.. Bowling, President fthe Mobile Typographical
~ Association, regretted that the letencss of tho hour
p~rscluded the possibility Of uttering what he felt on this
occasion he however chained the attention ofthe COM
e pany for a few moments by remarks that elected en-
ttusiastic bursts of applause.
By D.. J. Dowling.-7he Star Spnng1ed Banme,
IS 0"dAe Banner Of The Ncw orleans Typographical ia:
soci hon:
Forever wave each standard sheet
Where sleep the foe who fall before US,
With freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And freedoms banners waving DER us.
A letter was received from the Hon. C. Gunois, ex
IS pressing sincere regret. that unavoidable circumstance
deprived him Of the happiness of attending the anniv
sary celebration. Accompanying the letter was tn
following toast.
3ypOgraphers-7heir profession is the bnsis of tn
Liberties Ct our dear country, and Amongst then, ar
found names engraved in the heurt of every good cit
70 lien.
Charles Gcnois, Es,.-A Magistrate, consc isntiou
. and enlightened-may his official acts always ten
y" to the prosperity ofour city, and the tiappine IS of til
people.
Letters were likewise received from yr. Pendergas
We of the Louisiana ADVERTISER, Mr.. Bullrn ofthc Bee, an
IL Mr.. Anderson of the Sun, expressing their regret tina
81 prior Engagements should deprive thsm of the pleusur
of meeting tie Typographical association at the festiv
'g board.
ne BY J. r. Anderson-lh he Typographical Associatio
he Of New Orlcans-succcss to its objects, and health an
a.. happiness to its members
~. Nicssrs. Rca, Clarke & Rsa Liberal employer
who are govcrne l by mutual righ;s-marking their il
ell tcrcourse with the nrbanity of gentlemen.
'' The Bcc-4 REVISED edition ofn standard nork, ma
m its proprietors find ita Hire where they may gain til
e. Honey ofGfe, clear from any sting of disap pointmen
of j. Pendcrgast, Es1-An employing Prin'er-st
n united to our brotherhood by the mystic tye Of soci'
We feelings and the "reminiscences o" Auld lang syne'-
We may his success in life equal his unassun'ing " ort .
- Mr.. Marshall, in behalf Of John Gibson, Esq. OF Il
- True Amer lean, assured the President that Mr.. C.
W grettcd his inability to avail bimsslt Of the courteou
ar invitation of the Association; he sent as u sentiment
OF. By John Gibson, Esq.-The n. o. Topographic;
Ia. Assotiilion-B Bold in asserting their rights, and Fait
he fit i'll executing them.
If John Gibson, ESQ., Faithful and Bod" in suppo
=. ing what condnces to public utility; and n "TRJ
:" AMERICAN" whom we are proud TO point out as a re
to resen ativs Of natire chivulry.
lar The Editors of the louisanian.- Gentlemcn oil ol
in cannec,inn with our craft. Their editorial ability is
II, sure proof that their new work will stand as high
the most favored of their former editions.
nd TIE Sun-Conductsd by practical printers ir hq
reached its mcridian-may ii rcver set.
TO
it'll The Salisbury Cur"linian, Calhoun to the core,
of fully of opinion, after having read the III a;ority and III
nd nority reports of the Swartwout COMMITTEES, that VI
DOR Woodbury. il" intellectually and morally unfit ~ for Il
&c, office Of Secretary Of the Treasury. Wonderful di
the covery! Any man who will read one Of his annual +
the ports will be convinced of this fact. He is nothing mo
ion than a plant tool in the hands Of a corrupt Execu,iy
no, TO sum up his character in n few words he was
lcr open federalis, in 1921 and elected as such to the 60
lin ernorsrip of New Hampshire. Who Gun rcpose fai
vie in n traitor 7 No one hut a traitor himscli,-and SUI
WAS Mr.. Van Bnrrn, for he was a rank fed aralist
nd 1872. " Birds ola feather, &C."
iSr,
,rr LATEST FROM TExAs.-We hive Galveston dates
nc The l7th.
Admiral Bnudin, in the ship Neriad sailed for II
. vana, accompanied by the armed brig Curossier n
st steam ship PhuetonD on the 18th. Whist Il, Galv
-, ton, every hospitality was extended to the veteran A
mirul and in return he irusicd and entertained the G
,,mn vcstoninns on board his flag ship, prior to sailing. I