The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-18

sersary Of the birthday Of Benjamin Franklin was cole
brsted ct Niblos under the direction OF the New York
typographical Soc in aid of the Printers Free Library
The ball rooms we're thrown open at half past seven
O'Clock, when dancing commenced, and continued
with much spirit till the of supper at ten
O'Clock. The muster of both was large but with
two three except the invited guests rather
the snobbsh order VIII e the intellectual ami able
men OF the city were omitted from the list.
Letters received from Nathan Babcock who
closed $50 Gnlian Vcrplanck Luther Bradish George
Morris Samuel More enclosing s Jared Sparks Zen
closing order for his Life and Writings of Washington
Edward Everett, Secretary Of State W H Prescott G. r
r. James Appleton x Co. C. P. Putnam, (enclosing
order for all his publications. for the present year J. X
rsuldng, Francis Han, enclosing $50 &c. &c
A very long grace having been said by the Rev. SIR.
Fellows, and justice having been done 10 very good
per- the President of The Society Mr. B. H. Johnston
troauced Geo Bruce Esq the President Of the Fest
val who proceeded TO sIeak in extremely low OF
voice but the reporters placed at such distance
nom him. that 1t was impossible 10 distinctly hear him
except In occasional sentences He said the memory OF
Franklin re,ered all the world bat particularly
N this country. he educated in the printing office
Fifty years he invented stove for which the ladies
Of that day thanked him. He also made the important
discovery that the lightning in the clouds was Identical
with electricity and this discovery led to the invention
OF lightning rods He lived long enough to see not
only the liberty of this country established but
the states united into one republic The example Of this
country have stirred the arisocracy in other
countries enlarge the franchise and much good has been
done even where the full amount OF liberty has been
achieved. He adverted to the enormous taxation in
EUROPE said he hoped that the people of France
England he rest OF Europe would by the example
Of the United states, their lost rights When
franklin was born there was but one newspaper in the
which six daily. He then proceeded TO give
count Of the improvement made from time to time in
Of the old presses with the lightning of the pre-
lent day. The speaker who inaudible, inter
rupted BY the audience, who became camorous that
he could proceed though two OF the committee APP
peaied to the audience to allow him to When he
sat down at length the audience cheersd him loudly for
doing He then and proposed the regular oasts
follows each being accompanied with appropriate
sic by Dc~orhs band and also BY the songs of the Al
eghanians, who have Just returned from California;
REGULAR roAsTs.
!. The Memory OF Franklin.
=. The President OF the United States
5. The Governor OF the State of New York
4. The Mayor of the City of New York
s. woman-1he type Of Typography making impress
sons for good wherever her face and form stamped
g. Journeymcn Prnters-Honorable and useful artisans
capable Of approaching the highest blessings of an
T. The Press-'The mighty engine of freedom science
and of the arts It's liberty unrerained BY law but self
restrained to the advancement OF learning of morals and
Of the broad principles of freedom and religion
s. Our Guests-We press upon them the full token of
whether Ito the manner born or to the coming,
either by route direct from their father land by
pakory tour through colonial gold diggings
O. The Profession and the Press-Co workers for the
moral, social, and physical well being Of mankind
10 The Educational System Of New York. noble monu
ment of her generositythe pride Of her aud the
richest legacy TO their children.
IL The Sister Arts of Painting end Sculpture-rhough
exercised for ages previous 10 the art OF Printing they
VII enbody the creations OF genius while IN Press shall
endure.
Il The Literary and Benevolent Association, Of Nov
lork-Aimoners of bounty for the mini e1t ne body
their mission viii continue while igao ant .asSing
sie found In nidst.
The Alegnnian-, who received with great sp-
.,
The song of " BUSY Labor :
Nj r. A. wET responded TO the 9Th toast and said
the committee had shown their good sense, well
their galln.ry by giving the toast OF early in
the proceedings hut, al the time, not before
vernment where Of intensely progressive West
sisters would have it.
Theaudence became tired of the speaker and put
him down by nt of noise and mingled kisses The audience
loudly appauded their victory this speaker
thsG DID 55a In he sws Fl 4ssb s5ssaent
aid il there class intelligent than the print
era of New York who knew their rights better and
ready to defend them, he had not yet made
their acquaintance. He did not to say that in the
sciences they equal 10 who devoted to
such studies but in general kno~ledge-n all that related
to the progress Of that affected his destiny-the
printer not behind any other class Of men IN the
necessities Of their existence They had TO do honor
10 the birthday of Franklin, and there way in
which they could do greater purpose than by mi
'atng his example in furnishing young mechanics the
OF intellectual Improvement He then advered to
This speaker also of the impotence
Of the audience expressed by shutting OF feet and Kisses
The President then said he would suspend for the
present the seventh toast and in the meantime give the
toast Of "Our Guests"
TT. r. MEAGHm was then loudly called on, and, on
rising greeted with the most hearty enthusiastic
and prolonged cheering. He sait-Gr President and
gentlemen the anniversary you celebrate Is suggestive
public speaking might find in It copious theme
ippe,t reference and congratuation that It viii seem
strange perhaps that should confne myself at thi,
moment to the acknov edement OF the compliment You
have paid me- and the of my sincere thanks
| feel too fatgued after my lecture in Brooklyn 70
ID Ern~ bad NOT onk haol.h
these thanks stn due and would have properly
rendered for, to have been invited to shs festival,
such occasion, and by such society in itself
a graceful and an eminent distinction Believe me.
gentlemen. hold il in high esteem, and heartily desire
has made. (Applause) Let it suffice for me TO say,
that wish your association the airest rnputn and the
meeting like the presenand for the noble craft you
Represent the triumph Of that intellect that trnth that
freedom. the triumph of that good cause common 10 all
rsccs, a. il should be common to all creeds-in the
service Of which the printer has grown not old and
feeble but strong formidable loud and prolonged
The toas. Of me Press having been given
Mr.. DANA responded.
Rev Mr. CHAIrs responded 20 the ninth Toast H said
they getting the small hours, he
minded that he ought TO make small speech He hoped
he would not be considered ing 70 himself
special right in responding to this sentiment. lie
glad that the epthet learned not put before profess
ons for he doubted whether any class in the present
s,cnt which Franklin welded, and whose poser
snd influence this society reprssen.s, has made
sad havoc With casses-Vtth Big ggQed assump-
ton and professional ystcism (Appau,c aud Lughter)
No he led down the Ere from the clouds ha brought
the light Of knowledge out of pent enclosures and sent
sparkling through all ranks Of society and every sphere
Of occupation. 1t injecs entire library into single
newspaper and converts the printer de ii into walk
ing encyclopedias. Uaughter.) What = tremendous
gan THIS that hrobs in the great Of the world
and gathers 10 itself the wondrous agent Of modern
viizatonl The Rev gentleman enlarged upon this theme
and took the opportunity Of paying pluent 10 What
he called the generous cathoicy OF the press Of New
York whose columns open 90 the expression Of
mir of He Alsu
Mcagher in a manner, and concluded eloquent
speech amidst loud applause.
DR.. wEsTER, Of the Free Academy, responded 20 the
tenth toast
Mr.. sAxuH. WALDO responded to the eleventh toast.
The following sentiment received by telegraph from
the Cncinna ii Printers Association
Our Brethren Of the Mystic Art in New York-May this
remind them Of the virtues and worth Of the departed
and awaken in them disposition to be always considered
a. % ~ the nar.al Lranklin