The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-01-01

MRcHAsscs, INsr1rUrE The following letter
from Mr. Jore 10 the President Of the New Orleans
Mechanics Society proposes an Independent Mo-
chanics' Institute. We have already spoken Of the
Mechanics Institute which the Mechanics Society
contemplate; but we willingly give publicity TO the
views Others may entertain on the subject;
=. 1,,,,sos r,s;seut Of ~ Mechanics
Sra Allow respectfully, toAadre YOU these few lines
on the subject off Mechanics Institute My object, sir, Is to
ascertain wheef il not error Ia this enlightened age and
liberal ccnuny, onhe ofthuse who control the Affairs
of the old attempted Institute and Of which you are sti
merbe have is benefits tby charter Think confined
exclusively mechanics. those mechanics who conform
! TO its legal provisenss SC.
say this, ii spirit Of card or desire to ind fault
but that charity feeling and beray which at this juno
tire more than ever and especially we can say
ii without egoswls difference or as little distinction
as possible among men, professions, sc.
mention this because the time opporiune Tor any
legislative enactments alterations and amendments which
might be made attain in humble esstmadon so desira
bic and essential desdsraum hope may be paTdoped
for the liberty which take IN making these my respectful
remarks and suggestions As lsaid before, the feeling when
dictates on my par is trust ffaemal and well meant
ay possibly have been ancipatedn either event, should
equally be pleased to have you read humble communca-
on and please hear your comments progress you
have made and announcement which your SAID Institute has
met with since its organization, &C.
When aimed at founding establishing " Mechanics
independent Institue not that was ignorant OF the
efforts had been mo0e 70
erelusfreRess if may use the er with which appeared
to me to be conducted and being myself precuded access
from It's forms regulations, did not imagine its effects
could be productive of much good; hence my aim and efforts
to establish what denominate Louisiana Mechanics In
dependent Insute that could at supply defcien
ces and the time ba benefit to society," and most es
pecay oar oun worthy mechanics, who only wan
an opportunity and such ssier wanted and still wish
established and thereby raise the mechanics amongst us
the true reasonable and standard Of all other professions
particularly and the because the other professions her
are really liberal and bFohery (f the mechanics could on
see and be convinced of it) towards them
!, There is distinction in New Orleans (athongh II
thought differently BY some) between lawyers doctors judges
parsons Sc; ali equal far as can and judge OF
where WORTH intelligence industry and manners habits ar
concerned and but pindiced inexperienced person
. can gainsay, think, this assertion.
i Again. must apologize for ohrudng myself before tn
public; but my desire cooperate with the Mechanics In
sttute they with me- if they will support and honor IN
with their confidence, only plead, as hope it will m
. excuse. renlain, respectfully, -
+ PETER L. JORE, EI-State Librarian.
Residence First Municipality, Chartrs street, No. 15l
q DRLrAN HoTEL Parish of Orleans La, Dec g, 1849.