New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-21

the Court Of st. Cloud. The other was from Geo.
+ Nesbitt transmitting donation Of 500 in aid OF
the Library. We give the letter Of Mr.. Burnap
To Eilia- T.. Harrt'on. Es7 Pert:
DEAR SlR-Permit me to present to the New
York typographical Society-to be placed ia its
rooms-the accompanying portrait OF BeoIanin
Franklin IL bears the signature OF L. HoPltsi,
French artist and, 10 doubt was painted from iiis.
Nav al The me mbers Of the excellent Association
over which you have the honor u preside, emulat3
Il virtues Of tie great original; and may not few
Of them me,t and attain - the noble eniaence
which he reached
with sediments Of cordial regard,
G. C. BU2NAP.
Ne,--J OK Juze - 1850
hi. portrst " III be seen a. the rooms Of the 80
citty, 300 Broadway
HENRY j. RAYMOND Esq Editor Of the Courier
and Enquirer, then made brief but excellent ad-
drsss He felt himself highly honored in being
called upon to take part in the proceedings Of this
vast assemblage. lie had not the pleasure to be.
long to the Typographical Society, bat be was 50
closely connected with the craft in the daily walks
orbis business that he could not buttake an active
interest in all its movements. The object OF the
Trustees Of the Library was one OF the most praise
worthy of the age. The principle on which it is
DascG-tnht OF iOuhulDB fIcc IOE al
trades and classes in the coantry-is one of the
most noble and benefcent that has ever been pro-
iected We all Of Us, no matter how engrossng
our avocations have some leisure, and what better
use can We put these hours oflesure than by seiz-
ing book, and thus conyersng with those master
spirits Of the world, who, in times past and pre-
sent have been the admiration of all men, without
hat feeling Of embarrassment which a pprsonal in
eTy.ew would naturally engeDder What are
books but the embodied thoughts and teachings OF
the men who wrote iheml Every trade has its
books in which are laid down the theory o ;hatua1e
and upon this theory ali p actlce OF tina. tradei is
fundcd-for where there is practice there mastbe
some theory They lay down the basis for all prac.
tice and this is fact, by the by, which practlton-
ers now a days too generally lose sight Of. Now,
men will know much about society," and enjoy it
better If they know something abou. the principles
upon which it is based In no age of the world
has Science had more influence or more power
than in the present time. It's not forty years since
tie London Quarterly ReyieD ridiculed the idea
OF carriages being propelled over land at the rate
Of miles an bOur and said that, even if it could
be done, no sensible citizen. who had any regard
for the safety Of life and limb, would be fool hardy
enough to risk himself behind them. Yet now men
are every day whirled three hundred miles or more
in "a hours by means of steam, and it is occur
renee of 10 remark. So with the Telegraph. Who,
teus ears ago, would have believed man who
should guarantee to deliver message from him in
the CITY of New. Orleans in one hours time Yet
it is now an every day occurrence. When a man
goes the pump to light his pipe It is generally
considered pretty good evidence that he is drunk;
bot yet there is staid, sober citizen Of the Bay
State in New York Offering to light up and warm
the Astor House with Croton water. Laughter
Mr. Raymond Wet did not vouch for his ability 70 per-
form the feat but only mentioned the fact TO show
how the march of science was progressing, andhow
bard man must apply himself ~ reading of books
in order TO keep up with the times, or perhaps get
ahead of them, though that was pretty hard fea.
to accomplish nova days. This enterprise of the
Priniers' Library, Mr.. Raymond remarked, was
one worthy of the support of all the public. IL
might be known that IN an enterprise OF this kind
American Printers would be conspicuous-indeed
the American Printers were renowned tnrou5 hout
the world the most intelligent and best educated
OF their craft 1t is through the labors of the Print
tiers that books We're printed; and it was through
auch enterprise as the one in which they were Gu
gagged at present that these books were made &C
cessibe 10 all classes Of men, aud thus served 10
elevate and ennobe the characters OF all who came
within their influence. MIR. Raymond commended
the cause of the Printers Library, and all who
might hear OF 1t, or have cognizance OF its opera
tons
Mr.. NASH then sang General Morriss patriotic
song, The Flag OF the Union which, toge-
Their with its chorus by the Conservatory was en-
Enthusiastically encored.
Mr. john l.. JEwETr offered few closing re.
marks.
Were able, under any circumstances, to add
any ding Of interest t. the appropriate and judi
cioUs remarks Of the gentlemen who have preceded
me- the latentss Of the hour aud the feeble state of
NY be allh would preven. me now from attempting
II. have consented to appear before you for a
single moment, unprepared as am to say anything
worthy Of the occasion, because, as a member OF
the Typographical fraternity, feel it duty 10 ex.
press my interest in every movement calculated 10
improve the condition Of its members, and my
hearty approval OF every generous effort which has
that improvement for its end. IL would give me
pleasure, did opportunity permit to speak at eagth
Of the institution which is 10 date its active opera
tons from this evenlng-Ot It's importance its use,
and Of the manner in which it may be made most |
beneficial to all. Bat at present these things can
only be hinted at | cannot, however, permit the |
occasion 70 pass without. expressing nv hope and |
belief that our Library and Reading. Room are des.
tined to form epoch in the history of our Society,"
il not in that Of Art The energy aud perse- |
versnce Of those who have thus far prosecuted the
enterprise to a successfulssue, aud the generosity
and interest in our welfare that has been maniest-
cd by the Dobe donors to the institution are to me
q suser pledge than many more DESTINATIONS move
ments, that new era is indeed dawning upon |
Workipgmen-a an eraofunion with their Employers, |
founded upon mutual esteem and appreciation, and
sustained by mutual acts Of kindness and benef. |
ceDce.
The whole affair wound up with the following
Ode, written by EDWARD A. McLAUGHLIS, and |
sung by the Conservatory
Those Academic Bowers Of old,
Baunts Of the Muse, in ancient story,
With what renown their fame is toll
In fragments of former glory
The boary centuries back we trace
To gaze upon that world of spendor,
Where Heaven beheld giant race
And angels stopped in silent wonder.
Oblivion dark hath wrappd them all
In folds which none may disencumber,-
Mementoes in funereal pail
And infellacta in voicefssa sI,p,barI