The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-28
Trearntatian nf n silver Pitcher
CAPT. WIN. Il. TUNNAHp.

the Gentlemen's Parlor Of the Harvey
House III witness the presentation Of {
Silver Pitcher. from the Mechanics
and Arizans of Baton Rouge, to Capt
Tunnard, as a token Of their regard
for his indonitable energy in the per.
suit at law, Of principal, upon which
the very life itself Of the Mechanic
arts depend, ria the Mechanics
Lein' The details of the suit OF
Gavarrt as. Tunnard, are too well
known to need recapitulation. The
Plaintiff had all the advantages over
the DEPENDENT, not only in the fact Of
his being al experienced lawyer, but
on account Of his rare tact and talent
which is admitted to be of the first or
der. Nine men out of ten, would have
abided the decision Of the lower court.
which awarded damages to Gayarre,
but Iunnard concious Of his right. was
determined to prosecute the suit, to
the last tribunal, F.; in doing which he
not only found a sanction for his
course, but established the, before, TN
tried principal of the Mechanics Lein
in Louisiana. Therefore bis triumph,
was victory to this class of our citi-
gems throughout the State.
AT $ o'clock, large number Of cit
liens being already present, Col. Hen
derson arose, and addressing Capt.
Tunnard, said
The Mechanics of Baton Rouge. feeling
grateful Tor the defence made BY YOU in
the suit Of GAyARRE rs. 1uvNArp. and
your appeal to the Supreme Court. which
has finally settled the question of lien by
Mechanics for rerairs, have delegated me
to present you this Pitcher, as feeble tes-
Of THEFT regard. for the service
you have rendered to them as a class. in
establishing for the future, their rights and
privileges.
In THEFT behalf beg leave to convey to
you their wishes for your welfare and pros
perity.
To which Capt Tunnard replied as fol
lows:
Fellow CITIZENS The kind and flat
'erlng sentiments OF esteem and spproba-
lion expressed il the presentation Of The
'ostly and beautiful present before me, is
inly appreciated and can assure you
that | am at loss to find.
words to express my feelings OF sentiments
It this moment.
To know that my defence Of the right of
detention Tor labor performed on movea-
lies, has met the appreciation of my broth
+ Mechanics. Is both gratifying and pleas
ny to my mind
The emphatic and unanimous decision of
he highest Tribunal in our Stale fully
the lien. must not only be |
tratltylhg TO every working man. but
'uts forever at rest the opinion so often
that the Laws OF this State de- |
ties the Mechanic AMI A,tizan. that rliv-
lege enjoyed ~ nearly all other classes Of
uf citizens On the result of that decision
congratulate YOU.
In defending the principal. have only
ontended iur what cons idered, one of the |
nalienahle rights OF the class to which
ave the honor to belong.
The beautiful token YOU have presented
20, accept with pleasure and will always
herish It as valuable memeno. TO per
etuate one of the most important events
{ my life.
For the compliment thank you, and
ope YOU will permit me. to return YOU
" best wishes for the prosperity of you
and collectively.
After this, the folding doors, Of the
lining room were thrown open, dis
losing most sumptuous repast, such
one, as only our friend Rhodus-
roprietor al interim of the Harvey
louise, can get up; to which the
ompany set down for discussion
he sentiments were mixed in with
ne wine, and both flowed harmonious
7 together. The entertainment came
It as it went on, affordipg the utmost
ABSTRACTION, and pleasure to all pre-
INT.
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F Mccormick & Co., at the
'ost Office have spread out on their
'bles of light literature, the illustrated
orks Of many Of the French novel ,