New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-18
Celebration of Franklin's Birthday by the
n. Y. Typographical society.


n. Y. Typographical society.
This Annual Festival came off at Niblo's last
night being the one hundred and forty seventh annver.
sary of the birth Of Benjamin Franklin. From 500 to
1000 persons were present large number were Ia
dies Among those present noticed large number
of distinguished Editors Publishers &C. besides nvit
cd guests literary men, officers of other societies &c
GEORGE BRUCE, Esq, presided, supported by Mr..
R. H. Johnson, President of the Typographical Society
and ex- President Geo. Mather and large number of
Vice Presidents Rev. Mr.. BELLOWS offered up prayer
! At 10 ocockthe company sat down to supper-eight
long tables, entirely occupying the spacious hail.
crowded Thosupper was ample
The repast over the President of the Society intro.
duced Mr.. GEORGE BRUCE typc-founder, who remarked
that they were assembled to commemorate the memo
~ of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. some of the incidents of
whose life in connection with Science and Freedom,
he briefly referred to- Mr.. b hastily glanced over the
history of the Art of Printing in this couutrynany of
the facts mentioned having come under his personal
observation. He was loudly applauded.
The regular toasts then announced by the Pres
dent of the Society, rs follows:
l. The Memory Of Franklin.
2. The President of the United States.
3. The Governor Of the State Of New-York.
L. The Mayor OF the City OF New-York.
Alter each of the above toasa, there was rhusic 81
Dodworth's Band.
The Aleghanians then sang beautiful piece of nusic
which most rapturously applauded-and another
fong-Ysnkee Doodle Dandy-was required of them
At its close there was tremendous applause They
gave other songs during the evening.
s. WomaR-The type Of typography making impress
ous for good wherever her face aud form are stamped on
the rage of mans destiny
RosERr A. WEsr, Esq, of the Commercial Adrsrtiser,
responded to this in terms highly complimentary
10 woman.
g. Luretman Pia,eys- Honorable .nd useful artisans
capable OF sppcatns the highest blessings OF an ensht
ened age.
JOHN L. JEwErr, Esq, responded to this toast In an
appropriate manner, congratulatng the Society upon
their library &C. and advocating cheap free Libraries
for all casses
7. The Press The mighty engine Of Freedom, o
Science and Of the Arts Its liberty unsstrained by law
but seifTestalned the Advancement OF Learning Of
more and Of the broad principles Of freedom aud re-
hgion."
CHAs. A. DANA, Esq, OF The Tribune, responded
speaking Ct the enterprsng character Of Printers their
great services to the world in their profession &c. lie
roticod the fact that during the Mexican Generals
Sect and Taylor were so closely followed by the
Printer and his Pres thht almost say that the
American army printed their own dispatches announc
ing their victories Mr. d. euogized the Press and its
managers and artisans generally.
g. Our Gpest-We press upon them the full token Of
Losptaliiy whether native adopted citzeRs whether
10 the torn' the coming either by
direct from their fsth rand By compulsory tour
through colonial gold dlgsnxs
To this IHos F. MEAGHER arose 10 respond and
was loudly appsuded. The laeness Of the hour, aud
h fatigue in consequence OF having lectured In Brook
yn during the evening rendered it necessary for him
TO coafne himself to acknowledgment Of thanks for
their invitation 10 him The theme which opened 10 him
by the occasion fruitful one, for pleasant refer
ence and concentrations To have been invited to at.
tend this Society be considered eminent distinction.
But he could only take time 20 express his good wishes
for the noble craft
O. The Professions and the Press-co-werfers for the
moral, social and physical well-beins OF mankind
Rev E. C. CHAPrS responded 10 this in rnost appro-
pirate and acceptable terms. The Press sends out
intelligence through its various arteries to all parts OF
the country He said that by the Press, public speak
ers now had nations for audiences, and although the
rcstrum may be in Metropolitan HAL, the back seats
were on the banks OF Missouri His speech was highly
eloquent but we have room for arepor.
TO- The EdHafionaI System Of Seo. Ygk-A noble mon.
Of her gensrostythe Prde Of her Sons ard the
Eobest legacy to their children.
Prof WsBsIER President Of the Free Academy
responded with very appropriate remarks upon the
subject o. Education
n The Slater Art, Of Painting and SeulptUs-rhOugh
exercised for ages previous the Of Printing they viii
enbOdy the creations Of genius, while tho Pres. sasn
endure.
sAnL e. WALDO, Esq, made pertinent speech 70
this ientiment
r. The Li,yayy and Bener0eaf A,'oeiatfons g ~
Yoyk-AlmoDsrs Of bounty for the mind and the Spay e
rnscn will coutinue while ignorance and sanefaat s
found IN or nlidst.
To this there was no response
Nv q T. SAyAeE one Of the VicePresIdents, then
arose end after some remarks complimentary :" ne
porters gave; r. a..
Ps,oys1s-"Let them be wei used Tor they are me
.bfIst and brief chronicles OF he tame s<r yo aea,n
Yon were better have bad epiaph, than teu e' report
while you i've . ,-t o. - -, r.
being called for, replied;
Me P.rsrpysr-A compliment or kindly notice from
an A,socishon Of gentlemen distinguished as are those
over whose festivities you are now presiding, cannot
S. Re received with extreme pleasure By the entire Re
nortoTinl Corps. The Reporters Guild, 70 which you
Lr of Reporters connected with the principal Daily News
pspers OF NewYork and Brookyn Is objects the pro-
tiou Of social AID nnertz among
Ia ueralers IL embrace ali worthy perscns IN the
Editorial and especially Reporfoal profession, believing
that viii be for tnsr interest become associated with
Should il become l.rEe and iHiuenrisl a. ts founders
kore. "A believed that Library spacious and Convenient
roonls Leetnrss te he, may be established with great
benefit % the profession.
In order 10 remove any idea Of nteryenee In the matter
Of employment or penston therefor. hsve made
fundamental provision Of law THAI no such subject
shal BE- fore be In manner enterfaned we
may further oteerye that net beneficial asocisSn
pecura-y of the word and that we DO not co.,
template the exsction Of large SUNS fog dues or oasrws
10 that rerhershp espn0. be oneEous IN that view
By mems Of this Association hope 70 eeysxe 80 ln
prove or calling causing Il % b ssxoT edged - 8s