The Portland daily press., 1865-09-28

6~os"' III TIC hail, and were called 10
order by Capt }. B. Coyle, President of the
Association, who made a few well timed re-
marks upon the pTopriety Of keeping this fes-
tlvai, which had been handed down to them
BY the founders of the Association. aN
Gen. Neal Dow was then introduced, and
for twenty minutes he gave the company
social talk" as he called it mainly upon the
elevation Of mechanics He drew q parallel
between the mechanics of former days-as
they existed in the times of DR.. Johnson, who
in his dictionary gave the definition Of "5Ie-
chanic" as "a low and pitifd fellow"-and
those of the present day to whom the highest
offices in the Union are open and in which
they participate. 49,.
He intimated that this advancement was oc-
casioned by mechanics disearding intoxicating
liquors from their festivals, and closed with
relating an anecdote of Morrison, recommend
ing his motto, 81 wish to leave the world no
worse than found it, to be the rule of each
member of the Association.
A blessing upon the feast was then invoked
by Rev. Mr.. Dalton Of st. stephens Church
The President then invited the company TO
fall in and partake Of the good things before
them.
The tables were beautifully spread by Mr..
J. Darlington, with solids and Injuries, and
the company for half an hour did Justice to his
good catering. as as gT2R
After the wants Of the inner man had been
fully supplied the President called the com
pany to order to listen TO The regular toasts
which were read by N. A. Foster, Esq, and
were as follows: 9 9h dIo3a 49,
"0UR CoUSrRY,"-Sh has weatbsred a f,ars,l
storm; she is staunch and ssa-worthy and is bound
on voyage of glorious enterprise; her flag uniform
and utlilhmed Heats in promise of achievement in
the cause of human rights and of incaIcnlabIe gain
national prosperity and honor. ~
Responded to by John Neal, Esq.
SOUR STATE, "-In the conflict through which we
have passed, she has proved her loyalty and valor;
she viii in the future, as in the past, stand as firmly
as her mountains for eyen-handed Justice and i'm
guarantees Universal Freedom. ssNF
Responded to by Ex-Gov. Washburn, who
closed with the following: sind
'erHE MECHANICS OF PoRrLAxD,"- will
only seek such rewards as are bestowed by honesty,
industry and virtue. ~
OUR Cry" = The s'natural seaport = des-
tined to become q great emporium: may her enter
prise equal to her opportunities the sea pays her
willing tribute, ami the rivers and lakes wait for her
eau to minister to her in plenteOus parity and copious
rereshment ~ 5ss3a ~. -.
The Mayor, who was invited to respond to
this sentiment, sent in a letter, declining
Charles P. Kimba Esq, responded to it,
''Tm BOARD OF TRADE, a--sIn tho multitude of
counselors there is safety; and when elective en-
terprise successful experience and practical foresight
mark those who deliberate on the welfare of a city,
whose future is like ours, we may well say, "Ail
honor and confidence to the Merchant Senate"
Responded to by T. G. Hersey, ESQ. 50
noUR MERCANTILE MTEREsTs,' Portland can
never be lett out in the codif she warmly recipro-
Gates the genial welcome of her western ssters tho
ripples Of Michigan keep time to the dasAings of
Casco. 1tr8 AL p aasT sasessH
Responded to by James Bailey, Esq, who
closed with offering the following:
"THE MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC Assoo1A-
Mechanics Of Portland. Well and faithfully has this
work been accomplished, the records of city in
conclusiyey shows
THE MEoHANIcAL INTEREST," The compile
ment of every interest that blesses mankind,-its
universally atess the ministry of the artizan the
necessities of civllzation the intelligence industry
and enterprise of its craftsmen cannot fail to insure
due appreciation Let them be rewarded in propOr-
ton to the wealth developed by their labor. t4<1
Responded to by N. A, Blanchard, Esq. q
"THE PRESS, "-The insdgator OF enterprise tho i
recorder Of success the guardian OF Liberty the adj
dread of the selfish the joy of true lovers OF makin
the glory of an enlightened people. aIr sa|
Responded to by Mr. J. w. Colcord Of the
lions Advocate, who closed with the follow
ing sentiment: sos asAstg
esTHn MEcHAN1o ARrs,,,- The hantnaids of
learning and religion. Fulfilling their highest offices
when promoting the one and aiding in the advance
ment of the other. sTofg
aTHE LADIES, while they do not seek to COM
mand the Ship Of State they have nobly stood by in
its hour Of danger cheering its defenders, soothing
In return, may their rights be acknowledged and
their wrongs be righted. .tfs
Responded to by Stephen Patten Esq, who
closed with the following sentiment: s4,es
serHE WOMEN OF OUR COUNTRY, s'--yhose religi-
GUS, revolutionary and philapthropic memories will
ever awaken thrilling interest in every lover of the
The remarks of the several speakers were
received with applause, particularly those of
Mr.. Hersey, when he spoke of the necessity for
bringing pure water into the city. '-sa
The President then called upon Hon. J. 3.
Brown, who made some interesting remarks
upon the duties Of mechanics and nlonied men
in erecting dwelling houses, the folmer to build
them while the latter should furnish the funds.
His remarks were received with great ap-
plause.
ri Mr.. Hanson M Hur, Chairman OF the Com
mttee of Arrangements, made few remarks,
which closed the festivities
The Portland Band by their fine music adj
ded greatly to the pleasure Of the festival
They played several airs prior to the delivery
of the sentiments, and also after each toast
had been responded to.
The whole affair went off in a very happy
manner and reflects credit upon the Associa-
ton and the Committee of Arrangements
We have copious notes OF the remarks de-
livered, but the late hour at which the festival
closed forbids our making use of them this
morning. 2l9 ,t's21 laote
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