Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-02-01
EDITORIAL FESTIVAL.


of his retTacy, he gave his brethren of the
press a Dinner, at his own residence
About one hundred editors and proprie-
tors were present. We copy the remarks
of few of our brethren, which may be
read with profit, by ALL
On the removal of the cloth, Moses Y
Beach, Esq, offered the following toast
"The Union of the Press for the sake Of
the Union"
Major Noah responded. He said:-"I
have been called the Father of the Press,
but when | look around me on the many
young faces assembled here TO night, think
l am rather the grandfather ofthe Press
Laughter) | can assure you, also, that
we look infinitely better here together than
we do on paper. Renewed laughter and
applause.) Mr.. President and gentlemen of
the Press, the toast to which have been
called to respond is one of grea,importance.
1t is one which concerns all who feel depen-
dent on the press for character, morality,
instruction and whatever forms part of the
duties and harmonious relations of social
life. Within the last twenty-five years the
Impression has existed and been cultivated
that the press would be too powerful if uni
ted. Hence, to keep US divided, was one
great aim of all who feared the consequent
ces of our union. But l am happy that the
chains of division which have too long
bound US, are now about to be broken
Enthusiastic applause.) That the country
begins to recognize the merits of editors by
elevating some of their number to the high
est offices in the state. When | advocate
an union of the Press, | do not wish to have
consolidation. l simply wish such an unior
and such a spirit TO prevail that, while il
the advocacy ofour views we may speal
daggers yet be disposed to use none. (Grea
applause.) For myself, whatever hare
words may have used in expressing m,
opinions, am conscious of never havin,
been influenced by malice or bad feeling
Gentlemen, we are about to part with on
of our colleagues--one of the Oldest an
worthiest. He was the first that establishe
the Penny Press on basis by which its in
huence and benefits have been extended t
every part of the world. The good wor
he SO successfully built up, has produced an
must continue to produce the best and mos
lasting results upon our country at large
The time was, when the poor were ignor
ant and kept in ignorance of the great col
Germs and interests of their country thrt
want of cheap Press. In supplying th
want and creating the intelligence whic
now distinguishes our people, our worth
friend has been the foremost and mos. sue
cessful. Immense applause.) 1t is salts
faction to me, and doubt not, gratifct
ton to us all, that after so many years of &C
tive and useful exertion in promoting I'll
= best interests of our country and its people
he can now retire, under his declinin
health, in comfortable circumstances. Id
not believe that he feels towards any one
not even those who have shown him bite
enmity-the least unkndly. The who
. desire of his soul is to depart in peace an
> harmony with all his editorial brethren
while he solicts their kind feeling and gel
u erous sympathy for his sons who succee
! him in carrying on the enterprise he begun
Tremendous applause, which was renew
ed several times.)
J. By Moses s. Beach: "The Press of Ne
- York"
: Mr.. Greedy being called on to respon
=" said:
u "Mr. President and Gentlemen--I wi
: at least, convince you that am not afra
J. to show myself among you. Uaughter.)-
IL My friend opposite TO me (alluding to M
Brooks, of the Erpress,) and have late
s. received convincing proof of the kindne
ofour brethren of the Press, l may almc
= say unanimously. think we are very 60
examples of what the Press might attain,
ne it was less divided and more united--if,
ri. fact we should only learn TO respect o,
is selves, we would soon come to be more &c
- orally respected.
ut 81 agree with my veteran friend, Ma
en- Noah, that we look exceedingly better HI
&c, together than ever we did on paper. thi
'at we stand much in the position in VIII