The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-31

the celebration. II complimentary dinner given to
Colonel Richard NJ Hoe, on completing for the Sun
office the monster press" which has the astonishing
capacity Of printing 10000 sheets hour. After in.
speeding the operation OF the press the Sun buildings,
the company consisting of considerable number of edi
tors and literary gentlemen, repaired to the Asor House.
where the hosp,abls entertainment spread for the
guests We shall sketch few of the ceremonies OF the
occa sion we find ,h,m in the Sun OF Wednesday
morning. repeating regret that we were not there 10
participate in the pleasures OF the day
The following gentlemen presided:
v,ts Pys.,dntsMIisnsrai Gsorse P. Morris, New York.
Hon. Horace Greeley, New York Gen Chandler, New
He@f Ssw ss N.wst v'p FsqBssysp
esq New H,ven Jesper Rardns. esq philadephis
Chapain.-Rev Joseph Z. Thompson
Aiter the removing OF the CLOTH the president and
the following letters, answer 10 invitations that had
been extended - them:
WASHINGTON, January rs.
GENTLEMEN have received your OF The 2Ist instant
Rehaa NJ Hoe W. sea'es ss,imse The Value Of c
Hoes aud IL would afford me great pleasure TO
par ia any testimonial OF Tor worthy
person. should be particularly pleased to accept ynr in
vita,ion gentlemen because you seem to ms to nPPie
pre,s but my pubic duties forbid my being you, and
beg you to accept my sincere regards
~ AN'' '0'' DANIEL WEBSTER.
Messrs BEACH BRorHsRs
u PArssr orrlcs, Washington, Jan Is, 1861.
GENTLEMEN tender yon my best thanks for the polite
@ as sS Has al Aso Hoas on hs 2
inst No coud take more pleasure IN paying homage
10 SO di stngu schanican and inventor
well remember when his father began the business OF
ptess-msking, the junction OF Lbery street aud
wron in il by The genius talents Of the With
pug youth he early deemed the pace oil bls elders
too slow and Characteristic he has succeeded
= "a
of sight, and with no chance OF overtakinR him His
however like yours, gentlemen, 10 be chiefly as
crLed 10 liree old fashioned DEMONSTRATIONS whom nei
Their you ne had become widely Known and useful
need hardly name them-lndustIy, Perseverance,, and
Nothing bat the of the current business
bureau Increased by the preparation OF The report 81
is proceedings for the past half year. which must he aid
before Congress. during tue present short session. should
nnsng with The Distinguished authors editors. publish.
s and nvenof invited 70 assmo,s WIN you On ns h Ia
scribe myself with high regard, your obsden se s
Beach BRorurKs, New York.
ALBANY, January IS. 1851
GEsrLKMns. have received your letter inviting mo to
attend public dinner the 2Sth Instant, complimentary
to Col Richard Hoe, " would afford me rlessure 10
unite in paying honor 20 gentleman who has done so
much 10 promote popular intelligence and 10 benefit the
aud eounuy IN which he lives Regarding the power
press ihs leading eement Ia modern progress and
civiz ton have always esteemed those who improve
is Efficiency and extend us sapaoiiite. as beneiac'os
presenting strong claims 10 pnblic gratitude regret ha,
my Incompatible Win an acceptance OF
your Invitation
vsT respectfully y ,g .,,,,r
Messrs BeAcu BRorngRs, NC, nc
WASHINGTON Jan 26 1851.
CKsrLSaxxi have received your invitation 10 the
pnentary dinner you propose giving Colonel Richard
N Hoe 70 whom our county ana world indebted
for mpousn, improvements IN The printing press.
lad .pen. able engagements iofbld me the pleasure OF
uniting with you in doing honor to one who Is ssonhy
honor IL was said aron1 he acienis be IS pub
meme grew before. bow much worthy of that dis
lnction he who the seeds OF knowledge ger
inmate aud bcsr fruit mu,udcs Of human minds which
would otherwise have remained barren wastes Accept
Col R,ehard ~ He. one of the greatest beneacrors
Win high coa'doa'@on, your o N%l .sTyrn
Messrs BKAcu BRo1mKRs.
WAsHisoroS, January "a, 1851
Gssrxurs, Your polite invitation a com plirnentaty
dnner 70 be given Colonel Rchard ~ Hoe al the Aor
Ho,,. on the 2sh inst is received. IL would afford
much pleasure 10 meet that of operatives and Artisans
to which you aiude, and to commemorate with them the
mighty achievements OF the printing press
could do so but engaged to deliver lecture the
morning of tEst day IN Phtsdelphia
while we have the pres. wle led by patriots aud sustained
Accep gentlemen my thanks your very polite invita-
ton and believe M that nothing
men, would prevent being with you the occa.
Your obcdeu servant and friend, :, ,,o,,sou
PHILADELPHIA, January "a, 1851.
tksrxurs Il would give great pleasure 10 nc.
cent The invitation You honorsd WITH and stu
more it'll you the tribute which Is due from All
of n. 10 Mr. Hoe have the wonderu piece OF
ecbao.m which, told. he has made Tor your ssab-
Ii,hment; but know enough OF his other works, end
enough the to feel towards HIM the highest re-
spect. . H. -. q. Il.
ditrusion OF knowledge than any other American Error
n. een and will be every age Tue truths oil the pres
emit were many OF them, the errors OF the past ana ay
l,c Of tho future to US that opinion has
M, well cyce tc things besides snd that In
going very forward begin 70 20 back hope
mind but il is because know that where truth has once
fowpd Judgment, IL never want Tor advocates, nnd
that these ask beer-l hAd almost said no ohet
an r,Iiary than a rapid and unres tricted press
II, in efficient relation TO this great kidnapping oil
hnmsn propres that regard Mr. Hoe among the i'm
no,,. M OF time regret. ihcrefore that
ote. which postpone will compel mo to remain
IN Philadelphia on Tuesday
I am gentlemen very respectfully, your most obedent
servant, 3 r Y xANE
Me.srs BEACH n Co. rl4 as.tt5s y +. 9isl. lirf
!, t-gas4f WASHINGTON, Jan a, 1851
xSrsxxs THANK you for the Invitation to attend the
dinner yon propose TO give 10 Colonel Hoe
Tor s i'm Of printing great nstn
men, OF modern power sod p,oecss-rnd wonn ooSeI
iv on YOU upo that occasion wsss ASoe that
sha be dosancd here by my Pu esto dufes
am rsoced TO witness these uibutes OF acknowledgment
"a the efforts al ssains advance oss artS when nns
tss 10 knowledge and comfoTtths tn OF ef
,orv over death, and not over life !: one q Ms go
snS enough daxzied with the glare OF military snccsSs
Tks Of pSxce also with toll ana uo"ue
Init unhs Of hsy everywhers irnuxht win
blessings to tins people lei them, TOO nave bsi ienown