The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-28
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PIERS.
On Saturday evening festive reunion OF the gentle
connected with the various telegraph Offices IN TINS
city took place at the Asor House. In mentioning that
establishment it almost unnecessary to say that the
table groaned beneath the uxures, which were disposed
With the characteristic taste of the caterers
Mr. J. A. Ieifert occupied the Chair, Mr. y. T. Curtis
sfneiated as Vice Chairman and Mr. W. ~ Alexander
acted rs Secretary.
AFTER the repast had been concluded, the Chairman
yose and he felt proud OF being the first person
Who had proposed social gathering which he considered
vas calculated TO promote glorious bond of union
among teegraphers He truly gratihed at seeing
many present and regretted that others whom he had
expected absent. He there that evening
totally unprepared to make address subject Of
interest connected with the association. He
h the profession himself, but he felt and should
e deep interest in the association. He had received
from all his friends connected with the telegraphs the
treatment which he trusted would
be obterated from his recollection He felt pleased at
that treatment and he doubly gratided at the
piment which had been paid him. in placing him in the
chair that evening He excused himself from making
any lengthy remarks and expressed his thanks
for the honor which had been conferred upon him He
held in his hand letter from Mr. J. Penny, Jr Of Al
bapy, which he read -
ALBANY, March 90, 1853
MnssRs. FAxToS, ALEXANDER AND OTHERS -
Gentlemenfour POLITE invitation to be present at the
felegraphers Festival reached this morning. | re
gret, exceedingly, that my business engagements
such to render it out OF my to be present As
beautifully practical, l you OF my hearty
operation in every effort to promote its extension and
the interests OF corporations engaged In reviewing its
rise and and rctracng step BY STEP the inves
legations genius and learning feel our Indebtedness
10 the early pioneers in the Lcenee on which our art
based and while approaching the deep researches of
feee master minds we cannot but admire the disn-
terested bolness with which they urged the consumma
tion of theories which only encouraged by the
meers of incredulous communities. Among them
hnd OF every nation and cne-whie enjoying
the benefits Of discoveries lie. forget the discover
Allow ne, gentlemen TO propose the folio wing
sentiment, and subscribe myself with great respect your
associate, j. PENNEY, JR
The Memory of benjamin Frankln-The wise diploma
list the fearless patriot the honest the phloso
her airy vaults yet proud 10 be called American.
The CHAIRMAN also read the following letter
UTICA March osth
Gentlemen regret exceedingly that business engage
nents prevent me from attending your dinner but be-
keve heart and hand in your midst freely oooperat-
ing with you in all that may tend to union Of friendship
and interest send you the following sentiment =
Benjamin FranklinHe Fought the clouds for lightning
and obtained it-by thunder. RUFUS BULLOCK.
Telegraphic Committee, New York city.
He had also received Geographic communications from
Abe Boston Balm Office, and from Mr. Edson of Philadel
phia. The first to this effect -
The Boston OPERATORS TO NEW YORK GREETING -
We are with yeu in spirit and give you
The electric apparatus of the Eighteenth Century and its
Operator BENJAMIN Frankin-The handkerchief and line
the key and the phlosopher-Hs battery the thunder
elsud-his circuit the hearts of the American people.
he made his impression the age in which he lived.
W. F. RICHARDS.
Boston Balm Office, Union Telegraph Line
me other, which a telegraph printed slip, ran as
PHILADELPHIA March o. 1853
10 zm PRESIDENT OF THE TELEGRAPH DINNER AsroR HOUSE,
Hr. President and Gentlemen Telegraphers-I regret
that are far separated this evening that cannot
participate with you in the interchange of friendly seu
nsns around the social table, but thanks to American
genius and American enterprise, can with you
occasion Of the kind where the operators employed BY
separate and competing telegraph lines have met to
Pend social evening, hope this is only commence
Esot that will be often repeated and before another
meeting, cannot some Of you discover . mode of
tansmitting boned turkey over the wresa In conclu
sion give you, THE Operators-the confidential nature
8 their business the frequent perplexities incident
their profession combined with the arduous labor TO be
performed enttle them to the especial attention OF all
telegraph men, and more especially to the Board OF d.
JeOtOrs who fix their salaries.
Agenerl proposition made to toast Messrs. Edison
and Bullock, and M Richards of Boston, was immedi.
atsly acted on.
M CURTIS responded, and after returning thanks for
h f. sid he felt gratiGed at being there that evening
Ne number assembled at that the frst gathering ar
Gued well fer future harmony. There was time when
~ employees Of various opposition Offices held apart
bat that festive meeting was healing together He
p meetings. and he trusted that all would
With him that there ought to be grand meeting Of all
the telegraph operators from all parts of the Union
On the invitation Of the Chairman, Mr. ALKxAsDER re-
sponded for Mr.. Bullock
making public speeches. do mean this evening
patience to great length OF time in listening
q more than ordinary character and that involves
The interest Of many OF my pei ona friends feel that
must say something and thank you Mr.. Chairman for
having allowed me opportunity.
This meeting Is got up Tor the purpose Of deyising the
extended acquaintance and brothery feeling between
ose Who are engaged either directly indirectly in
seaIy the contamination so devoutly wished.
D Of the Ssdny ,Rs n', the
has been line of distinction drawn bet ween
those who are engaged in the profession, and
which has certainly not been productive Of any beneficial
results TO either party. Harmony of action needed.
Dur business requires close application It taxes
patience sometimes TO- the utmost and although thou.
sands Of who do business the wires know
thing of the tolls and veHatons of teegphers ls yet
No must continue to toll having but one common OBJ
sct n viewhe interest Of those who the lines
and the securing for ourselves the good opinion of the
Yabhc To secure these objects have met here to-
sight Shall we fail? think not. There is too good
representation here to admit Of any such thing failure
u has been proposed that appoint committee to-
night to make suitable ngements grand demon
stration to b given In this city at hat
be carried out the object seeking TO attain
will be aeqoy ssrq hes CsFsiny no prsmnaS ar
and with such earnesness this 10 night and this
Is type Of what the future to be- why most
gune wishes viii be attained and yet live 10 hos
nor highly those who have made the commencement
Some, understand are not pleased with this demonstra
70 dwell ON that subject We have wied it, and II Il done
Standing as now do before such assembage assure
you feel proudpeased at having this evening increased
my circle OF acquaintance and delighted to project
which have long dwelt upon carried TO such
issue May II ever be so. belong to line Of telegraph
That prints messages; and although we may sometimes
diner in opinion ~ish to imprint upon your minds that
the gentlemen connected with Houses Telegraph desire
be mutually acquainted with their brethren OF the oppo
site sidoDf the house And although not good rep
resenative, in any fit to express their yet
not think have fallen far short Of the mark thank
you much for your kind attention and beg to offer the
following sentiment -
The Iadies-The sweetest councillors in the hour OF
afetion-our best friends and like stars Of the first
magnitude, they shine brightest manknd's mortal
sky
The toast having been drunk
Mr. SWAN responded for Mr. Richards lie felt sratfed
~ beng present at that social altering aud gave full
Credlt 10 the chnrrnan h. Grxtf