Locomotive, Volume 7, Number 8, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 January 1849 — Page 3

Tuesday evenings , they held sessions until 12 o'clock, and, although they hurried the bills through on the high pressure principle, still they had aTlittle time left to fire books and inkstands at one another. The last scene in a tragedy is always the death the last scene in a Legislature is the paper warfare, and this was conducted with some'spirit, and highly applauded and cheered by the "out-siders." Joseph was there, he wasand he did up Richard, Brown, lie was escorted to the Hall of-the House, by the Senators in a body, and cried loudly for "a horse ! ajiorse!" but his requests were cut short; by .the simple quacking of a drake. " , ,The number of bills passed' this session is much larger than was ever passed at one session, although . they were in session but six weeks" and two days. -

A Mill Site to Let. The Corporation have agreed to let for a term of years asite.for a mill seaton Illinois street, at or near Georgia, on. the well known stream called " Cady's Canal." This is a never failing stream in wet weather, and has power enough to turn several pair of stones.' Application must be made soon, to the proper person. The money raised for the rent of. this site is to be appropriated to procuring those lamps,'by order of the committee of 3. "

144th Anniversary of the Birth-day of Benj. Franklin. ' ', By previous arrangement, at 7 o'clock on the evening of the 17th January, 1849, a salute of 13 rounds was fired by the 6 pounder, .when the Printers of Indianapolis assembled at the Depot House, for the purpose of celebrating the birth-day of the illustrious Franklin. . - . ' . The meeting was organized by appointing John Douglass, President; Nathaniel Boltan, V, President, and Douglass McGuire, Secretary. 'After the committee had completed the arrangements for the evening exercise, the Printers partook, of the nch repast prepared by Mr. Lawhead, consisting of a splendid supper, which was' followed by an oyster supper, when the cloth was removed, and the following toasts were drank in honor of the. oc: casion : . ' 1st. -The day we celebrate A day that should be indelibly stamped on the heart of every Printer. ' v2d. Benjamin .FranHin Our illustrious brother typo- one of the finest ed ilions of- human nature nay his distinguished career from printer's devil to the highest rank and honor of his country.excite jn us and future gene rations, a desire to emulate nis noble example. - - . 3d. Ben. Franklin and Ms, successors in the Art f Printing The craft have endeavored, to atone for Franklin's only fault, (stingy habits and frugal Maxims,) by universal liberality. -. 4th. Horace GreelyOne of the first men of his time a worthy specimen of our noble art. - ' 5th. Gen. Jackson Monuments of stone are too cold to represent the deep and warm admiration ith which millions of hearts will forever cherish memory. , 6th. Indiana--Great because free powerful because intelligent and happy because she has no Monopolies in her midst. . l -.. 'v--7th. Sir William iBlackstone A rare genius, ho commenced his career as a printer's devil, and naed it as the standard author of. a system of ju'sprudence, replete with justice, and applicable to ftSl?Uncl PrinciP,es f free government. " 8th. Free Soil The only soil that is productive 01 wealth and prosperity. - j

9th. , Virtue, self-reliance, industry, perseverance the only true means of individual success in life. 10th. The Free Press Tho bow of hope and promise to the world. . . - 11th. The Magnetic Telegraph ""''"' . "The steed called lightning, says the Fates, - Is owned in the United States; r .'Twas Franklin's hand that caught the horsei 'Twas harnessed by Professor Morse." 12th. Typos -A glorious fraternity may we all like the pure and countless drops, blend harmoniously together". . '. 13th. Ben. Franklin The head in the U. S.j of the ?Art preservative of -.all arts" May we. ever revere the memory of Benjamin Franklin, the printer, philosopher, and statesman, and in, his many virtues, behold the pure , philanthropist and patriot personified.-" . t ' 14th. The Ladies May the Lord love them, and may they love the printer. : .' . . 15fh. The, House May the Depot House' always be the Depot for lovers of good cheer. '.

VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

By John Douglass. ' The Public Press At no time are its labors so signally successful, in accomplishing good, than when its columns are Mured the least by, falsehood.- Thus guided by truth and intelligence it ought to be the welcome visitor of every family,' and read by all: its 'members, as a source, where truth, "moderation, and justice could always be found in reference to the important and absorbing-' topics of the day., - ' Y - v- . -By' John S. Spann. The Retired Members of the Profession in this' City Messrs.-N. Bolton,' D. V. Culley, J. B. Dillon; J. Dougherty, D. George, A. W.' Harrison, J. W.. Holland, " S. V. B. Noel, Alexander F. Morrison, Douglass Maguire, John M. Talbott, William Hannaman, and Stephen D. Tomlinson. As public. officers and as citizens, they have shown themselves to be able, efficient -and worthy the confidence which has been bestowed upon them. We point to them with pride,' as showing what printers can do when they have an opportunity. From what trade or profession can the same .number of names be selected possessing a greater aggregate of intelligence, industry, and fitness for public trust ? - ' - . " -'. Mr. Bolton,' responded in, a brief and -appropriate address, and concluded by giving a sentiment, which met the. unanimous applause of the typos present. V - -,. Mr. Morrison, next: responded to the call, and concluded . by giving the following toast : -" : ' The American Printer No labor or duty too severe, no science too obstruce, no place of honor too elevated, no post of danger too -much exposed for his qualifications, his ambition, his talents, or his patriotism. ' ' Mr. '. Maguire being called upon, addressed the printers, and after concluding gave- the1 following toast:; . - '. ' " . " -' .' '. ; , . The Newspaper Press A potent engine for good or for evil, and promotive of the one or the other as those whd control; it shall, be governed by moderation, decorum, truth; -and charity, or indulge in "vituperation,- slander, and falsehood. . Mr. TaLbott being called upon declined making any remarks, but gave the following': The Birthday of Franklin May it never find the printers of this city less. happy or less prosperous. ' - " ' - " Y ' - ' ' Mr. S. C. Meredith of Centreville, was loudly called for, when he appeared and briefly addressed the typos, concluding by giving the following sentiment :, , . ... . The Printers of Indianapolis May the Employers have extensive patronage and the., employed good wages and prompt .pay. . . ; Mr J. P. Chapman was called upon for a speech. Mr. C. responded and in conclusion"gave the following : ' ' ' ' . "While printers celebrate the greatness of the Franklins, the Blackstones, and the other eminent men who commenced their lives at the case, let them

remember those in the profession, as well as those who have gained profit, and fame and honor, by . leavning it. " '.. Mr. J. D. Defrees being called upon gave the , following: ,. " A. : V' , Printers r The intelligence and talent so univer-' sally possessed by the craft will soon'be appreciatfid hv thft- vvhnlfi r.nnmrv and.- thfiir filertinn 'tn

ters looking up.'' - . , . . ' : Mr. G. A. Chapman being called upon for speech made a few remarks, and gave a toast, as follows: Freedom of the Press and .Liberty of Speech, onJ Religion,' Politics, and all subjects the two pillars on which rests the fabric pf , our glorious constitution.'. '' ' '-, " . . . ' : By John H..Ohr -Benjamin Franklin One who woa trrpntl v ' inst.nimpntnl inhrinrrinc intn Yife. aiit

. . 0---D - ; present form of, free government; may his virtues be written on. the tablet of every American heart,' . T3y VVm. S. Cameron In . our mirth and joy let us'not forget the widow and orphan; may the heart, hand, and purse of. every.true typo be ever ready to minister'to their comfort. - , . By D. R. Elder-.- The Ladies?? ' -

There are no cases like their charms, - " "We know no chases like their arms. ; By N. C. Spann Our brother typos who fell in Mexico Display lines in .the first column of their . country, who were ever as ready to use their shooting sticks in the field as in the office, whenever an impression was to be made on an enemy. May they ever be locked up in bur memories as Nonpareils of. excellence. " - .. , By F. C. West The newly married of our craft ---May their union be prosperous and feracious; and the winter' of their lives as happy as their honeymoon. - . By G. V. Chitwood Ben. Franklin The philosopher of the world a bold display line in the annals of our National History. By a ,TYPO---.Fa copy and fat girls A poor printer's delight. " .'V -" By one of 'em The Fair Sex There are some gals in our town, , '

v Who would a printer bless; . ' Should their shadows never increase, ' God grant they ne'er grow less. . . - : -By Sam. Dunlop California The richest jewel in the diadem of the confederacy. ; . By, Isaac Smith . .' . ' , ; May solid copy perplex the parricidal ra, But with fraternal typos may every line be fat. By S..H. Mathers Ireland May the noble at

tempts heretofore made by her for freedom, finally succeed in the entire overthrow of her oppressors, and the establishment of a government founded on purely republican principles. ; By John P. Cravens John B. Dillon The Poet, . the Historian, and (alas!) the Bachelor; though ;-' , ".King. o' men for a' that." ' " May it be his happy destiny, ere long, to deprive Toll mri III rf thn' nppauitv nf ' rnAnrr nrna

u...w . "J 1 "f down, there. - , . . t, ( By G. V. Chitwood The printer's mind May it always possess a happy versatility,- and with brilliancy, gild and decorate his homely fireside. - By C. N.- Burges Printer's Apprentices May they, like many of their predecessors, by' industry ' and perseverance, rise to honor and distinction. ' By D. B. Culley Printers of Indianapolis May the car of. industry land them at the depot of honor, profit,' and fame. , . - . By a TYP0-'-T7i? President . 'of the day One of the pioneers of the art irt Indiana and the ablo!

manner in which he has presided over us to-night is a sufficient guarantee, that his sound judgment V.!1o nnt in liia rtpflininrr vpnrs. .

iaiw iiwi o j - - On motion, it was ordered that the proceedings of

the meeting De puDiisnea in me inaiana estate Journal, the State Sentinel, and the Locomotive.

An old hard shell minister, in his sflrmnn a fr

weeks ago, observed that "no one ever got religion in & great bustle V Think of this, ladies!