The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-27

| The printers word from land to land.
| They both shall work from age to age
For good or Ill, mans will sublime
The flash of thought on many page,
L e lightning thrOb, outspeeding Time
| Mr.. John G. Clayton, of the Commercial, having
been introduced, proceeded to address The audience
| He concluded in eloquent exhortaton to al
| connected with the Press to become members; by
| so doing they would support Society which had
| for its maxim the good of all connected with it.
The poem, written by VIM. GLAND Bourne, Esq
Editor of the Northern Democrat, was then read
by T. w. Renne. 1t is entitled "The Reformer, y
and contains many passages Of great spirit and
beauty.
Mr. Jewett was introduced, and pronounced an
eloquent and glowing sketch of Franklin's life.
1t was an admirable production, containing many
points of great eloquence and oratorcal power and
was frequently interrupted by bursts of warm and
cordial applause.
The Choir then sung the closing Ode, written by
Edward A. Mclaughlin.
The programme and poem were printed on a new
and improved cylinder of r. Hoe & Co., in opera
ton on the spot
AT the close of the literary exercises after short
delay, the company were conducted to the upper
hall, where tables for 500 persons had been ar
ranged by Mr.. Miller.
Ex-Mayor Harper presided, assisted by Gen.
Morris, Geo. Mather. Esq, and Geo. Bruce, Esq.
The President made some apt and appropriate
remarks on taking his seat after which the fol-
lowing Regular Toasts were read:
l. Benjamin Frankkn-His Birth place belongs to Amer
ca-hs Services to Humanity-and his Fame to all Ages.
2 The Press-It expresses tuthre.presses error-a.
presses acknowledgement Op-pTesses none
ThePresident of the United States.Hs proudes title
is-that winch makes him gbtle than MOnareh-the Ser
A. american Literature-Ye in its infancy-but treasures
already ganeed bear evidence of what be expected from
its maturity.
s. The Inventors of Enthusiastically truste.t cham
pions-Supersttion sold them to Satan knowledge
deemed them-HumaDty crowned them with undying Fame
INN off ba cb.at
chOr of political and religious Lbery-the guardian of
free Press
2. The Ty0ographical Prqfessi0R-The Pulpit the Bar
the Stage and the Healing Art. have all drawn from
ranks OF the brightest stars which their galaxy of
genius.
g. The Stars and Strfpes of the american Ezag-Lke
the rainbow and stars Of the armament they bows of
promise, and lights of liberty 10 the whole world.
through the air-FIankn caught electricity from the
clouds-More has chained it to the OF the Press.
TO- Our Guests.-Welcomed to our gathering we extend
to them cordial greeting.
H. our Sister Soceties-Labores in the same vineyard
OF the seeds OF Charity and Love and
watering waste and barren eldthey known by their
fruits
memory, and bind them IN affections
49, PnblishersThe agents through whom Authors gain
Immortality and Printers materially. As their mutual IN.
erest the success OF ALL let their golden rule be- Help
another.
A. Education.-The twilight that ushers in the rising
sun of Liberty.
l5 Woman.-,Ts woman alone, with irmer heart.
Can see all the Joys of life depart,
And love the and soOthe and bless
Man in his utter helplessneSs.
The ID toast was ably and eloquently responded
to by Mr.. Bryant, the 4th by Mr. Inman, the 7th by
Dr. Francis, the 10th by Mr.. Raymond, and the 18th
by Mr.. Reese. The President, on resgning the
chair, gave the following:
Good Wioes-fat lean-the best takes for young
cOmp0sltos.
The utmost hilarity and good feeling-which was
heightened by the fine singing of the New Orleans
during the supper. We left
at one o'clock when the greater part Of the COM
pany adjourned to the lower room, which had been
arranged for a dance. May the Printers of New
York enjoy many another such festival,
CELEBRATION AT CINCINNATI.-The birth day
of Franklin was also celebrated at Cincinnati with
much spirit. We copy few of the regular toasts
The DaV we Ceebrdte-t to 'he world the paragon
our craft the model printer, in all time to come.
The West-By the blessing of Heaven now the Granary
all nations and cries - Come, and eat ~
Western Ltterature-A bud that unfolds slowly like the
Iose-ke the rose when full blown, to all it'll
beauty and fragrance.
The Motto Of the West-Tbe States of the Union nOo-
the Union of the States foreuer
1he Kings and Princes Of EurOpe.-The light of the
their systems of tyranny and their forms being knocked
into IN p by he neIsg mget Of Justice May the old metal
new tGnts d,qslng the eternal principles of Repubicansm
by Archimedes wherewth to raise the world.
Humans Lo0e-The star that shines brightest when
clouds gather darkest.
DEATH OF A STRANGER.-On the 9th inst,
traveller came off steamboat at Gorton's Landing,
having with him large trunk bearing upon il the
name 81. p. Sutherland" He inquired for the
residence of a DIR. Muir or Muse, who, he said,
lived III Avoyelles. OF this gentleman he could
obtain no observation, at the Landing and there
upon sIgnlted his determination to proceed to Marks
vllle and started in the direction of the lake which
Is necessary to cross when the river is I'D to gain
The road. A young man started soon after for the
purpose OF crossing him in a skiff but did not
ind the stranger at the place of crossing nor was
he again seen at the landing. Late in the afternoon
OF the same day, he was seen dripping wet by one
OF our citizens, of whom he inquired concerning
the road said he had swum across the lake. that he
was recently from Liverpool, that his name was
upon his trunk, &c. Shortly afterwards he was
met by person driving wagon, who invited him
to ride; he declined and showed evident signs of
alteration of mind On the 10TH he was found
dead about three hundred yards from the place
where last seen, and on his person was found the
sum OF S33 50 in gold and silver together with a
new memorandum book, in which was penciled
Gorton's Landing" and between the leaves of
which was letter directed to the care of Mr. Robb.
~ Bank Place, New Orleans, for Mr.. Leth An
inquest was held by Edouard de G6neres, Esq
The jury returned verdict, predicated upon the
facts elected. The corpse has been decently buried
near the landing His effects are in the hands of
Mr.. E. de Generes, to whom letters asking for fur
Their information, should be directed. The deceased
was of genteel appearance, ruddy complexion,
sandy hair, slight figure. about feet or 10 inches
IN helght-MarhsUlHe La.) ViHager, 23d inst
,NAvAL.-The U. S. store ship Supply will sail |
about the 18th prox. for the Mediterranean and |
coast OF Brazil, with stores for both squadrons II
is said that L. Cass Jr., Charge d'Afaires to Rome.
m Vho E,Il
a list of her officers:
r, A Sinclair Lieut. Cong. Acting Sailing Master-Geo |
cooper ass suTgeon-A. Miles Passed Md'n Actg
ZONES. APT aims Cerk-N Chse!in. " "e'' w.
The I. :. squadron, under Com Geo. w. Storer.
allied from Rio for Mon'evideo prior to the 29tb