The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-23

STINGAREE CLUB-1cSIcIuuy SA9 >AoD Ao' -
the Franklin House--Lake-end OF the New Canal
where Dan Hickok served up most magninceht
dinner. The guests were few, but the members Oh
the Club were numerous and in the best OF splri's
Among the guests the "Bulletin " and ourselves
were represented. The efforts of the Club were
untirng to afford their guests the EXTREMIST pleasure
At O'Clock, P. NJ. dinner was announced-a half
an hour having been consumed by music in the sa-
loon of the hotel-when the party proceeded to
take their seats at the sumptuous board. We will
not attempt description of the various dishes that
made I'D the feast, but, in word, declare that
finer dinner, and one more beautifully arranged,
could not we'll be prepared. The toploflcai"
"H. O. G." took his seat at the head OF the table,
while the "highfalutin &c P. l. g." adorned the
other end, and Immediately the feast began Dish
after dish was produced, in agreeable succession
until the grateful claret and the vivid humor OF the
Club gently weaned the general attention from the
solid attractions of the board to the flood OF con-
vivial reparee that gathered strength at each sue
ceeding moment. In due time the board was
cleared to give place to the dessert and more deli
cate viands and wines, which no sooner began to
flow than Wit and Humor assumed the throne,
even to the finale of the celebration. There were
toass given to the press, which were responded to
by its representatives. Songs followed, and the
greatest good humor prevailed. There were
number of dramatic artstes present, whose fund Of
merriment kept the table in a sea OF delight. me
Earl too, one of the most enterprising supporters
of the histrionc art that city can boast of ever
having possessed, was seated near the p. l. g.,
lending his blandest smiles and approval to the
merrment of the board. 1t were useless to say that
amidst the gayety of the time, George Washington
was not forgotten. His virtues were briefly spoken
of, and toasted by the company, standing AT
about O'Clock, the Grand Master gave the signal
to prepare for town, when the company rose, and
in a few moments were rolling in their carriages
ioyfuly to town, thus ending the first anniversary
dinner of the grand {" Stingaree Club
The Greek Slave.
The following correspondence between Col. Far
rar, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
Mr. Kellogg, the friend and agent of Mr.. Powers,
the sculptor, has been handed us for publication,
and will be read with interest by the friends of the
artist, as an indication that his merits are appre-
cated and his character esteemed by the people of
this city and State.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 16, 1S49.
SrThe advent to city of perfect and fauess copy
nnb s.S I'm 3Ss Of h.
my mind fit occasion for me Gin PERFORMANCE OF lesolu;
ton OF the House OF Representatives Of nls STATE ooOpte
int for
of science utility to offer to YOU ST. the use OF the
Chamber of Representatives the Statehouse, in which
you may exhibit the Slave long may decide to
remain in New Orleans
of by Mr. Powers being perfect duplicate Of the orr
gna plaster still in his possession renders the offer
tender you most Just and appropriate and peculiarly 80
from the fact that the State OF Louisiana has lately commls
stoned Mr. Powers to execute great work of without
limitations restrictions of kind to the artist except the
subject of the work
For these considerations sufficiently strong themselves
and from other motives whatever hereby tender
the and friend of Mr. Powers and for the
herein expressed the occupation and the Chamber of
the House of Representatives and the adjacent
long as you remain with us.
Hoping that Mr.. Powers will duly appreciate the entire
motive and the same be acceptable to his friend
am, most truly, your obedient servant,
PRKsToN w. FARRAR
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Miner X Kellogg. ESQ.,, New Orleans.
New ORLEANS, Feb 16, 1s49.
Sr-YouI kind note OF this morning has Just been re-
ceved and hasten thank for the obgng and
pmenary offer 1t additional evidence
of the good feeling which the people of this State have
long entertained for Mr. Powers, and which was so lately
manifested by the commission mentioned in your note.
In accepting, most cheeruly do, the poffer have
precate to the fullest extent the hono which State
has generously paid his talents and the esteem in which
holds his personal character only regret however is
that Mr.. Powers cannot make in person, those acknOw
Judgements for kindness which know he must feel,
but which the present instance has devolyed upon me
to express for him, in these inadeq nate terms.
l am sir, with great esteem,
Your obedient servant
M. X. KELLOGG.
Hon. Preston W. Faar, Speaker House Representatives.