The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-26

GApT. WIN. +. TtJNNARD.

bof Of our fellow citizens assembled il
tn Gcntlcmcn's parlor of tho Harney
House 70 witness tho presentation Of 0
Silver Pitcher, from the Mechanics
and Africans of Baton Rouge, to Capt
Tunnard, as q token of their regard
for his indomitablc energy in the per.
suit at law, Of a principal, upon which
the very life itself Of the Mechanic
arts depend, vis. the "Mechanisc
Lem Tho details Of tho suit OF
Gayarre vs. Tunnard, arc too we'll
known to need rccaptulation. Tho
Plaintiff had all the advantages over
tho Defenlcnt, not only in the fact Of
his being an experienced lawyer, but
on account Of his raro tact and talent
which is admitted to be Of the first or
der. Nine men out Of ten, would have
abidcd the decision Of the lower court,
which awarded damages to Gayarre,
but Tunnard concious Of his right, was
determined to prosecute The suit, to
the last tribunal, in doing which he
not only found a sanction for his
course, but established the, before, un-
tried principal Of the Mechanics Lein
in Louisiana. Therefore his triumph,
was q victory to this class of our citi-
zens throughout the State.
AT 8 o'clock, a large number Of cit.
liens being already present. Col. Hen
derson arose, and addressing Capt:
Tunnard said:
The Mechanics Of Baton Rouge, feeling
gratefIMfor the defence made by you in
the suit of GAYARRE vs. TUNNAnD, and
your appeal to the Supreme Court, which
has finally settled tn question of lien BY
Mechanics for repairs have delegated me
to present you this Pitcher, US feeble tes-
timonial OF their regard, for the service
you have rendered TO them as a class. in
establishing for the future, their rights and
privileges.
In their 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
tering sentiments of esteem and approba-
ton expressed in the presentation Of the
costly and beautiful present before me, is
duely appreciated; and can assure you
Gentleman, that am at loss to find,
words to express my feelings or sentiments
at this moment
To know that my defence of the right of
detention for labor performed on movea-
bcs, has met the appreciation of my broth
er Mechanics, is both gratifying and pleas
ing to my mind.
The emphatic and unanimous decision of
the highest Tribunal in our suite, flflly
the lien, must not only be
gratifying to to every working man, but
puts forever at rest the opinion SO often
expressed, that the Laws Of this State de-
MES the Mechanic and Artizan, that Priv
elege enjoyed by nearly all other classes of
our citizens. On the result OF that decision
congratulate you.
In defending the principal have only
,ontended for what considered one Of the
nalienable rights Of the class to which l
nave the honor to belong.
The beautiful token you have presented
ne, accept with pleasure and will always
cherish it as aluable..memento, to per-
'etuate one Of the most important events
If my life.
For the compliment l thank you, and
rope you will permit me, TO return you
ny best wishes for the prosperity Of you I
and collectively. I
AAer this, the folding doors, of the I
Dining room werc thrown open, dis
losing most sumptuous repasts, such 4
one, as only our friend Rhodus- ,
roprietor ad interim of the Harvey i
louise, can get up; to which the t
set down for discussion"
he sentiments were mixed in with 6
le wine. and both flowed harmonious |
, together. The entertainment came \
Z as it went on, affording the utmost +,
and pleasure to all pre- :,
mt. y
~Our good natured friend, the ',
litor of the "Vis," throws some very "