The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-19

Difference be paid by the property holders 1880
Mayor Demanu agreed with the complainants that the
ca,o was hard one and he had no doubt but that there
were hundreds OF Just such If property holders
would only endo1yor TO acquain themselves with the
facts, he promised 10 do all he could 70 abate this nui
sabce.
AysTvERsARY BIRrupAY BENJAMIN FRANK.
IISThc New York typographical Society will this year,
owing the duness Of the times for the past few months
om their usual public festival in honor Of the
sary Of the birthday Of Franklin, which occurred Sun
day the 17th Of January At the regular meeting Of the
was alluded 10 by Mr.. Edward H. Skidmore, Chairman
OF the Finance Committee He stated that the had
previous meeting, concluded 10 dispense with the pub.
lie festival given by In former years procure funds
in aid Of Printers Froc Library The printers Of other
cities In @ United States he sad seemed TO be in better
condition. and he glad 10 learn that large number Of
their benevolent institutions had announced their determi.
nation 10 give banques In hcnor OF Franklin Monday
ngn., tue ,s, INST teey were on the eve OF The an
that the society could take notice Of the event In advance
Remarks on Franklins life and character then
made by James Marine Treasurer Of the society,
William McCrea, Pretident Charles McDevitt. Oliver G.
Fisher Thomas G. Faulkner, Secretary, and other
,sa, the printers Sf New Yorb ss .aseeS,ed by Mr. e.
James the novelist at festival OF the sociey held at
Nioo's Garden few years ago, should get M subscrp
OF Franklin In this city. Upon the adjournment Of tho
society " the members met at social gathering
day in advance The following among the toast and
sentiments given on the occasion
The Memory of Franklin-May his example OF economy
and temperance be followed by the craft
Success 70 the printers who in other cities show their
reverence for the memory Of Franklin by keeping their
sunra festivities the the anniversary OF
his birth, despite panics and monetary prcssures
The Memory Of Franklin-May the bright precepts Of
the hero whose form is now locked in the embrace Of
denh be copied by the fiaiernsy, and may all take
note Of his unparalleled and follow the copy which
he has set Us.
The Printers Free Lbrary-Tbough now as a little
cloud IN the heavens, may increase in prosperity and
usefulness till the printers OF the whole country shall look
up to as the nooest monument which can be reared 10
the memory OF the patriot philosopher and printer Ben
The Printers Composing s,ck--The only thing tha,
disseminstes knowledge throughout the world, which
should be locked up with truth and The impression be
made perfect
The iress-That srea, engine Of power which spreads
information throughout the gobc-may u always he d.
rccted TO the preservation OF the liberties OF the people
and the promugation Of truth.
Tue Book Publishers Of New York--Ther generosity
will ever be remembered BY the Printers Free Library
may they continue ih usefulness and voune
for the purpose Of extending knowledge 10 the citizens OF
New York
Our Honorary sembers-Esteemed and respected by
the profession may their beralny be continued during
their existence in this life, to the support Of the Printers
The New York typographical scciciy--Msy It's nnu
ence be felt In the formation OF good will and fellowship
among the printers of the Empire City and OF tho world
and make favorable impression the public mind and
may continue TO flourish t the end Of time puts full
stop 10 its career.
esRxls soorry.--The annual meeting Of this society
street, the President Frederick Knapp occupyng the
chair The sociey report showed that thore 800
members ~ the axociaon last year and 81 had their
names enrolled last evening there $50 II also
showed that there Germans emierapg N this
country at the time than any other people and
that the increase In German emigration within the last
year no ess than 30 GOO From the Tressurers report
we learn that the receipts for the year s64 s5
while The expenditure during the time only
NlZs 10, which leaves balance hand OF f1 436 rs.
AFTER fourteen new Trustees for the ensuing year were
elecod the meeting which very large, adjourned
Cur rs THRoAr Alexander Iawrie printer by trade
committed suicide last evening at Woods printing e.
adjustment, No 142 Fulton street. by cutting his throat
with razor. He was taken 4, the New York Hospital
and the Coroner was notified and will hold an nvesra
ton into the case 70 de The OF The rash ACT has
not been made known, but " supposed domestic din
cutiee had ecnehing 10 do win ~
Tts suaD FisHtEss wifi commence and The ashc,
men wish 10 set ther poles uuder tho new law they are
not allowed 10 drive stakes In the water whore the ae,s
il more than sx feet al low tide. This restrtcor 10
deemed severe by the fishermen who have pesitioued
the Harbor Commissioners 10 drive their poles the south
end az Staten Jsand and at such other places win NOT
interfere with the navigation OF the Herbor The Com.
missioners express their willingness 10 do al they for
the fishermen consistent with the interests OF The com
cf the port Rules the subject viii shortly be
adopted
LICENSING HAcEs AND CARrs--The work Of fning cart
and hsckmcn who bave taken out licenses pro.
ceedinr vigorously at the Mayors Office But comrsra