The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-04

to decline in consequence Of the necessity of attend
ing to my duties here. But, though absont, unite
with You IN those sentiments which promote this
tribute Of acknowledgement to enc who has aons
honor TO his country, by enlarged spirit Of enter
prise. ! am, air, respectfully, your. obedieut SER
want, LEWIS CAss,
john DiMoN, ESQ, Chairman; o. CHARLrCK, ESQ.,
FROM FREDERICK FoLLEr.
STATE OF New York, ,
CANAL COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
BATAVIA, Nay lS, 1852.
JoHH DMoN, ESQ. Chairman, sc.
NY DEAR SIR--Your note Of the i4th inst. ex-
tending TO me an in Vitaton to join tho friends Of
George Law, Esq, in o complimentary dinner, to 90
given at the Astor House on the 10th inst, only
reached mo TO day.
regret exceedingly that my official duties are
such as to forbid the idea OF my being present the
occasion referred to, II always gives me pleasure
to do honor to the self made OF country, for
in doing so we pay the highest possible tribute to
the energetic and noble institutions Ct cur repahc.
The character, enterprise, and success OF George
Law IL an instructive lesson to mankind and is wor
thy Of being held up in bold relief to tho Young
of our country. Let them peruse and study it, and
seek to wreath their own brows with tho laurel that
cnriches hia.
Hisis peaceful fame, but meme tho loss glorious,
because won upon fields unstained by the blood of
his follow mon. ! have high regard for his charac-
ter, and it would give me infinite satisfaction to
contribute. personally, nay appreciation oft, but fer
the reasons before stated.
the following sentiment -
Tho friends Of George Law-Honored in doing
honcr &c such man.
Your obd't servant
FREDERICK FoLLETr.
IRON HAMILTON pIsr
WASHINGTON, May Ia, ISS2
GENT IEaEN-I am this day favored with your
very polite invitation to attend the dinner proposed
to be given on the Goth inst, by his fciends, TO
George Law, ESQ, in token OF their appreciation Of
regret that my duties here viii put it ont Ct my
power to be in New York on the day proposed for
your dinner. SHALL therefore, be unable to unite
with his friends in the demonstration which thew
propose to the high mechanical skill and energy
exhibited by Mr.. Law.
With my Acknowledgements Of your kind remem,
NTance OF roe,
have The honor to be,
Your very opediont servant,
HAMILTON FIse
JoHN DMoN, ESQ., Chairman, 0. CnARLscv. ESD,
FROM JAMES W. HERMAN
STATEN ISLAND, May %, 1852
DEAR SIR received this morning tho polite in
yitation with which, by your kindness, have been
favored to be present at the dinner TO be given this
evening to MIR. George Law.
Although not able to accept, an rot the less
obliged to you for your attention, and fully agree
with Mr.. Laws many friends in honoring his enter
prise and public spirit.
Very truly and respectfully yours.
JAMES w. GEsKMAE.
TIC JoHH nDaoN, ESQ, Chairman.
FROM HUGH MAXWELL.
DEAR silly our note Of Invitation 20 attend .
complimentary dinner in honor ofGeorge Law, EsY.
has been received.
entertain high regard FOR the energy and Ia
Tents OF Mr.. Law, and would On all occasions be
happy to express that regard.
Absence from the city at the time Of the celebra-
ton. will prevent my being present at The day midi
Gated.
am, very respectfully. yops most obediont,
j.. maxwell.
J. .plsoN, Esg.
MAY 10, 1862.
FROM EoH. JAGes BROOKS.
WASHINGTON. May 10, 1852.
SIR-l Iegrel that have not received, In season,
your note inviting me to complimentary dinner to
Geo. Law, Esq, TO reply in a manner suitable TO
the occasion. If could leave at this time, it would
now be too late; but it would have given me Plea
sure to join with you all, and to express the high
appreciation / have of tie signal services Mr. Law
has rendered his country and the mechanic arts. by
his enterprise, energy. ans, may add. intel gent
Instinct ~ to its needs and wants
Yours. respectfully, JAMES BROOKS.
JcrE N,SoN, Chairman. .. CrAs!.,cN, Secretary.
FROM oovEENoK HUNT.
AJBaNY. May 10. Io52.
DEAR SIR ~ would give ,oucb pleasure 10
unite win yen in the complimentary dinner to
George Lazy, ESQ. If it were practicable: bug my
official engagements make il impossible t,r me 10
accept your Kind invitation. The energy and force
Of chalacteg which he has displayed in Forwarding
nsefu, public enterprises. deserve thc highest aJpre-
citation Very respectfully yours,
WASHINGTON Hunt.
John Dimon, Esq.. Chairman, sc.
,RcM HoN. D. g. DICKINSON.
BNGH ANTON, May II, 1852.
GlszLfMEN-As / was about leaving home this
morning, to fulfil business engagement, received
your polite note inviting me 10 unite in a compli-
mentary dinner given to George Law. by his nu-
mereus friends. as a testimonial of regard for his
character, and the benefit his enterprises have con.
ierred upon tie country Entertaining high re-
gard for tho character Of this distinguished gentle
man, il would afford me much pleasure to attend,
but time is not allowed me. and ! can only thank
you for your ciylity, and subscribe myself, yours
truly, d. s. DrcKJNsoy
John Dimon, ESD, Chairman. c. Charlick, Esq
Secretary
FROM GENERAL HOUSTON.
WASHINGTON, May Is, 1852
Ny DEAR sTR-With pleasure acknowledge your
kindness in forwarding me an invitation to n COM
plimentary dinner, to be given by the citizens Of
New York, at the Astor House, on the 10Th instant,
to George Law, Esq. 1t will be impossible for me
to be present on the occasion, the press Of official
business will require my attendance in the Senate
The esteem which entertain for Mr.. Law as a man,
united with my admiration Of him an cntcrprsing
citizen, would induce my attendance, if it were
possible. 1t must be by the enterprise Of such men
that our commercial character is to be advanced
and our national resources developed / forward
sentiments George Law--Nafiona entcrprisc de-
serves national gratitude" am, with sincere re-
gard, SAM Houston.
Q. Chariick, Esq, Secretary, &c, N. Y.
FROM HON. L. BIAD1SH.
OFFICE OF THE ASST. TREASURER, U. Sd
NEW York, May 10, 1852.
John DIMoS, Esq, Chairman-Sr--I am this day
favored with your note Of the 18th instant, inviting
me to complimentary dinner to be given to George
Law, Esq, at the Astor House, on Thursday, the
10Th instant, and regret exceedingly that my ia
dispcnsablc engagements will not permit me the
high qualification obligingly offered me in your
kind invitation. With request, therefore, that you
will be pleased to receive for yourself and cornmr-
ncate to those yoa represent on this occasion, my
cordial and due Acknowledgements for your natter.
ing invitation, and the expression of my sincere re-
grets that cannot avail myself OF it, remain, sir,
with great respect, your obedient servant,
u. BEADIsH.
FROM THE HON. GEO. AsHhUN.
Aston HOUSE. May 20.
SIR regret very much that the necessity ofmy
return TO Massachusetts prevents Inc from accepting
the invitation to dine to-day with tho friends OF Mr..
Law. entertain for that gentleman feelings Of the