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

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the true Development. Of the former will be found
SO conducive to the latter that the inventor and
mechanic must be regarded as eminent civilizers
and reformers. They who originate ideas, and
those who invent modes Of almost instantaneous
and immense diffusion Of tn en-, rank, if not as
equally, yet near together. Those who deyelope
eomnerce-building clippers so fleet as to put the
winds out Of breath in keeping up with them
steamships that enp.y towns and bear their popu-
laton roaad the globe &c found now cities in day;
immense engines, that, in the face Of storms and
waves, roll around the pondcrous wheel with the
consistency OF the earth on lie axis tho benefits of
such services are not confined 10 the or to the
commercial cities that wash their foe. by the sea
side. They are fet in the whole agricultural realm;
they mp the shop, and rofexly they bear upon
the interests fsci,nees, Of general intelligence, and
of morals.
l. submit to your consideration a sentiment
Without expressing any opinion upon the merits of
higher law or lower law, we are firm believers in
George Law. / am. respectfully, yong obedient
servant, HENRY WARD BEECHEt.
FRoa EcN NJ O. percy.
New York. May Is, 1852.
GENT EMrN-l very much regret thai previous
engagement AT dinner on Thursday, the 10th inst,
will deprive me OF the pleasure Of accepting your
invitation for that day.
Nothing could have given me greater satisfaction
than to have been able 20 join il doing honor to
Mr. George Law, one 10 whom, rs you justly say.
tho city and country at large are deeply indebted
Tor Line extraordinary skill aud energy gith which
priscs of the day. With great rospect am. gen.
NJ G. PERRY.
John Dimon, ESQ, for tho Committee Of Arrange
ments.
FROM JAMES BISHOP, ESQ
New YogI, May 20, 1862.
DEAR SiEi--L this morning received your inyi-
tation, as Chairman oi the Committee on "a compli-
mtntary dinner 10 George Law, Esq, and very
much regret that previous engagement distaR.
from tho city cblges ne to leave this afternoon.
am happy TO bo numbered among those who are
called rpon to honor such q character IS George
Lava character, az your note well remarks, EN-
phatically American; and, in lny judgment, who
ever honors the honors the country Of his birth
With my best wishes for Mr.. Laws continued
health and property. and my regards to the Com
mittes, remain, truly yonrs, JAMES Bfsnor.
John Nmon. ESQ, Chairman
rgom HoN. E. b. HART, NC.
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,. }
WASHINGTON, May 19, 1852.
GEETLEnEN-I should he deeply gratfed il
could be present at the dinner which the friends of
inst: and to which You do me the honor to invite
me. / know Mr. Law intimately and well. No
man has studied his history more thoroughly than
have; and no man has been fully impressed by
his courage as business man, have conferred upon
society at large. lie possesses an extraordinary in
tellect; and his example and career agreeable
and inspiring to the American mechanic Beginning
elements Of character which have made all leading
minds great, he has toled along most difficult
pathway, and has finally achieved the mastery,
when others, ''better educated" in the schools,
provement, comforting benefits and blessings upon
thousands, attess the sagacity and the safety of his
views. One of the first to see the opening wealth
of California, he threw himself into the forefront
OF contest for the carrying trade of that wondrous
III Dorado, and conferred and conlcrs advantages
upon countless communities of men. 1t is to such
men as Law that we must confde the glorious task
Of unseang the now impenetrable regions of the far
distant East, if would realize in the future the
advantages of q commerce unapproachable by any
event in the whole worlds past history
FOR MI Laws personal character entertain high
trious man, always. His heart and his hand arc
alike open to the calls of beneyolencc He deserves
to be rich for he would use his selfearncl wealth
to help our great city, and to relieve the wants of
ment, which ask you to drink in flowing BUMPERS
George law-Whle the Croton refreshes the
masses Of New York. and the great deep carries into
her harbor the treasures of California, wc cannot
forget he man whose energy completed one great
work of art and whose intellect pioneered the way
10 IL commerce sudden in its rise, rs rapid in its
extension rs ii promises to be permanent and pros
Porous. ] am. with great respect,
Very truly yours. T.. + lAIr
To John Dimon, Esq, Chairman, and o. Charlick,
Esq Secretary.
FROM TUE HON. T. $. BOcooK.
AsroR House, New York, May ~, 1852
6ENTLENEN-l have the honor to acknowledge, in
behalf OF my friend, Mr.. Edmundson. and myself,
the receipt Of your invitation to attend dinner to
be given at the AsOr House on tomorrow, in COM
pliment to Geo. Law. Esq for his many valuable
services to this city and to the country at large.
onr arrangements have already been made to
leave New ok in the morning, and we regret that
VIC shall therefore be deprived of the pleasure of
meeting you and the friends OF Mr.. Law on the oc-
casOn referred to.
l., who nrop,ntne tia ,,aoboo;. ,,.. u. :,
nigh enterprises Of utility, is great public benefac-
tor IL i'll other times and in other countries such
men nave not met with due appreciation and proper
reward, we nave reason to hope that at this time
ana IN TINS country it is otherwise. You, at any
rate, have Shown by this testimonial, that you are
not unmndful of the obligation which rests upon
you. and that you will cherish and FOSTER in every
proper way, nigh talent and strong energy applied
TO the practical pursuits Of life.
You speak truly when you say that VIC do ''but
honor the character OF American citizens in doing
honor to such men,
offer you the sentiment expressed below. and
have the honor 10 be, very respectfully, your most
obedlcnt servant, THOMAS S. BococK.
The City ofNew York-In extent and wealth al
ready the great city of the American continent, and
soon to be among the greatest cities of the world:
but may it find its real greatness in its noble public
enterprises, and its high public spirit.
To John Dimon, Esq Chairman, Esq.
FROM A. INGRAHAM,
New YORK, May 20, 1852.
oENTLEhEN-Having received an invitation to
JON in the festivities Of dinner party, compli-
msNntary to George Law, Esq, assure you that it
will afford me much pleasure to make one of the
number, on an occasion so praiseworthy in its
objet.
George. Law is one Of those rare productions
whom bounfiful nature brings into existence only
after long intervals of time. have long regarded
him as man admirably calculated to advance the
interests of the community in which he lives, as
well as the civilized world. His name will descend
md ..,:,.
OF comprehensive character: and though the more
ignorant and unthinkng portion of the Community
may associate his fame with the accumulation of a
fortune in dollars and cents IL rightly understand
human character, or the motives of men of cxpan.
siyc neects, the predominant characteristic OF the
mind of George Law is an honorable ambition to
leave 10 Iosterity the evidence OF his usefulness in
advancing tho progress of this mighty Union in all
the OVERWHELMED beneficial pursuits of its active
and intelligent population.
] have ever regarded such intnllects ne that OF