The New York herald., 1851-09-27

have imagined the TSm<s was old enough to know
the madness and folly Of all Interference in similar
sses, from the history Of the past, - well as from
the reasons of the present; Hence il u to be fairly
presumed that not reason, but other sinister motives
touched with prejudice, commercial animosity, vul-
gar hatred, and low jealousy, have influenced the
government is too wise to be led BY the rhodomon-
tsdes Of the Times, and Its idle talk OF " II De-
comes our duty" SC. sc. And the government
has fairly made known in time its determination to
standl still and not be drawn iato . nyerous
and useless medding by the twattle Of w ,llating
and supersnnuated journal.
The London printers, on the llth Of September,
celebrated their grand Sa suR1;, 4 Ep
craft, ga Way goose" from some old legend the
etymology Of which de6es inquiry. Among the
guests were number Of American printers, a. pre-
sent in London; and one Of the number, Mr. Henry
Howard Paul. the editor Of the London Amytcax
Magazine, after q brief speech on the progress OF
tha "art preservative Of all arts" in Americs de-
livered the following extempore lines, which were
received with loud marks Of appreciation,
surrounded by servants, sleek footmen, and grooms
ne may vsunt or toss oer to Paris so quick,
n The beauty Of which !. to get sadly sick;
Ye may crack up your parties Of pleasure on seq
Swiu hyson and cream ut koshervlle tea
What are these to the printer ALI es great small
Hes certain his Way Goose "oooks the goose" OF them
ball room is good for hirt q belle,
II you wish to talk nonsense, it does very well;
a uhnner IN toWn-truo goOd In It's way
But then one Is hindered from making day;
holiday lounge passes DER without zest,
Although you have negus cigars, and rest;
speak Of these comforts-but pshsw what the use
They all are eclipsed by printers Way Goose.
There's all sorts Of modes Of beguilng day,
In striving to give Mistress Pleasure her sway;
All trades and professions more or lass wise
In the matt Of enjoyment its fall aud its rise;
But the printers In this have all gone to press"
While others " lock- up" ss it were, more or less,
They've altered their style and from others cut loose
To GO it like bricks on their jolly Wsy-goose
.4prepos of Way. goose, I'm puzzled to know
What sort Of goose tits, and why it's called so.
Now is it an old bird, or is it young
Or is 1t the goose that at Caxton's birth sung!
Is 1t domestic and attached to its home
Is it Of the flock that saved ancient Rome,
Howe'er this may be, assure you indeed,
It's a capital goofe and of uncommon breed.
fits Way. goose prey what does it weigh,
1t does away with the money perhaps you viii say;
goose in the fable laid eggs Of brigat gold,
And at length was cut dead-so I've been told
You'll not cut your Way goose, but still let it lay
Its bright eggs of pleasure for this holiday;
And trusting this whim now will need no excuse,
May we all meet again at our merry Way goose
One of the guests offered as volunteer toast,
Z" The NEW YORK HERALD-The reliable organ Of
news and politics Of the great American Union;
and the sentiment was drunk with uncommon en-.
thusiasm.
1t is estimated there were over four thousand
printers present at the anniversary, and the whole
affair passed off with much spirit and delight to all
participating II is said there were printers present
from every country of Europe and the United State:
WAS largely represented w.