The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-19
THE PRINTERS, FESTIVAL.


Asshnnounced previously NE Printers of
Kenknk, toSethsr witt a number of invited
guests, assembled at the Wins II onse, on the
night of the 18th inst, for the purpose of
celebrating the anniversary of Franklin's
birth.
On motion the following officers were nom
mated and unanimously elected
President, Mr.J. II. BRIGGS, jr., of the Gate
City; Vice. Presidents, G. ST. G. HUssEY, Of
the Times, and q. F. BRowN, of the Post J;
Secretary, ORION CIExsNs.
After an excellent supper had been dis
cussed, the 'S0riginal Packages We're
brought forward, and those who did not pre-
fer cold water found inspiration therein.
REGULAR TOASTs.
/. Benz. FRANKLN. The Printer, States
man and Philosopher-II memory has con-
quered Death.
After which the President read a very fine
Eulogy on FRANKLIN, delivered by Mirabeau
in the French Assembly on announcing the
death of the great Philosopher.
.. Our UNoN.-Baptised IN the blood of
martyrdom, and sanctifed by the sacrifice Of
patriotism, may it live forever to animate
the hopes of freemen throughout the world.
This was loudly applauded. Mr.. TURK, Of
the Times, being called upon, responded in
an eloquent and glowing eulogy of the Union,
speaking Of the blessings which it oonfers
upon US, and showing that all that we have,
and all we are, we owe to it, closing with the
confident prediction that it would never be
destroyed.
Thunders of applause greeted the speaker
aa he sat down, and the President announced
tho
3D. Regular Toast-The President of the
United States.
The President said that as no person had
been designated to respond TO this sentiment
he would propose three cheers-which were
unanimously and heartily given.
4. Our STATE.--He who g sets up the his
tory Of her progress will need no fuA point.
Mr.. W.. F. B. LYNCH, Of the Post, was call
ed, who eloqueply responded, and paid our
State the just tribute of naming her one Of
the brightest stars that shine in the American
armament.
The applause which followed the poetical
and eloquent remarks of the speaker having
subsidized the President requested the COM
pany to fill their glasses for the
5thRegular Toast. The Editorial Profess
sion--When followed in the spirit of which
it is worthy, one of the most useful and hon
orable callings Of a progressive age.
Mr.. MCKEE, of the Warsaw Express, had
been appointed to speak, but excused him
self. DR.. McGuGIN was then called up. lie
did not know why he had been called up, hay
Ing been in the editorial line so short a time.
He considered the profession one of dis
tinguished honor, rs well as of distinguished
usefulness. lie ascribed our freedom, our
acquaintance with the learning of ancient
times, and our general wide range Of useful
knowledge to the editorial profession and
the art of printing in its various branches.
watch-towe of freedom.
g. 0UR INVITED GUEsTs-F Friends whom we
welcome az we'll on account Of the respect
which we bear them personally, rs Of the in
stitutions and enterprises which they res
peetiyely represent.
Mr.. ROCKWELL being called upon, felt ex-
tremely dif6dent. lie could only commence
with,
You scare expect enc Of nay az,
Uproarious applause for several minutes !;
after which he was permitted to conclude,
.xssIo speak in public on the stage
After some neatly turned remarks, the
speaker concluded with the following yolun-
teer toast:
s.I'HE PgINTERs-Ihe most perfect impress
sion they have ever made, is the Impression
Of our gratitude to them for this entertain
ment.o
I. OUR Cry GoyERNNENT--May they duly
appreciate the destiny Of the fast young
stranger who Is tcniporarily entrusted to their
tuition, that he may vindicate the wisdom
Of their counsels when grown TO mans es-
tate.
Mr.. NEWTON being called upon, rose and
introduced COL 7. w. CLAGoRrr, who sug-
gested some veryusefu and appropriate. les
sons for the encouragement of young men,
by brief review of the early biography Of
Fr anklin.
S. The BAR.--Defending the right and
Fighting the wrong are the noSlest employ
ments VI man.
4 Q. Ora RAuRoAp ENTEgPRIsRs.-We hnil
them rs the prime source, as well as the sure
indication of our future greatness.
MR. McDowElL respon ded TO this senti-
ment in few appropriate remarks, express
ing his belief in the sentiment of the toast,
and adding his conviction that Railroads
should be numbered among the strongest
ceiyed with applause, which having subsidized,