The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-05
DINNER TO GEORGE LAW.

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George In 1854, &C., &c,
From the New York Herald, May %, 1881
1he complimentary dinner rendered BY a number Of
our most eminent citizens Hon George Lsy, in token
- Their appreciation Of his great service 81 American
commercial and industrial interests came OF last even
sg - the Astor House, and was beyond question the
NEST sumptuous and marked feast given within
We walls Of the Assor or any other plsee on similar
enner, but 1t was quarter past seven before the
lany sat down; The dining hall was decorated with
hags and tri color festooni ing.
Al the back Of the chair was q model OF the Illinois
steamship, and another OF the yacht America, sur
neunted by the George Law, in large red let
tsrs upcn white ground aud Immediately above, the
name Of E" Robert Fulton in black letters upon white
ground At.he opposite side Of the room the
Of "Henry Eckforo, also in black letters upoo white
ground with PINK border; and underneath in imoense
..sregen," and beneath it q beautiful model Of the
Georgia George Laws fayorite steamship. The tables
Tor three hundred
had carrie blanche 10 provide, without limit whatever
esud give zest a 10 the FEAST and the fancy Of Apt
sfns would have been puzzled call for luxury edible
bioible that was not ready for his palate II was
soinnation OF the eors Of the wine cellar the
the spiencio confectionery ornaments we're model Of
The Panama Railroad and the humps house in which
AT the OF the table, on right of the President
isaac Newton sat the guest of the evening" George
westsrvst, Judge Bosworrh General sandford, Score
tsTy Morgan, Estate of New York; g. C. Benedict and
DE- j. II. Wood. On the left OF the President VIM. H.
Webb Hon. J. E. Esan ex- Recorder Talmadge, Judge
Weccruf the Minister to New Granada, w. II. Aspin-
wab, assJ: Stephens AT the foot OF the table the
tHst Vice President j. Dimon; second Vice Pres
cent, II. A. Huiburt; Third Vice President f. Purdy
Among The eistnguished gentleman in the body Of the
room noticed John Van Buren, Jas Murphy Fulton
lren works. Hon. John McKeon, Col. Steooins, Capt.
Vincent, Capt stone, Major sandford James Brady,
man Smith Alderman Compton, president of the Board
q Ahermep Alderman Cornell, Prosper n. wetmore,
Col Richard M Hoe Alderman James Kelly, Marshall
O. Roberts, Isaac " Fowler, Esq, Alderman Brsley
Hon E. v R Wright, Of New Jersey, ASSISTANT Alder
man Brown, DR. James Wood, Alderman Ring, Alder
man Loherty, Augustus Conover, Esq, Thomas Farron
engineer, George Sanders, Of the Democratic Rerep
Oliver ChaIlick, C. A Dana, r. E Tomlinson, &c.
An assembiage altogether striking we have seldom
before Witnessed II concentration Of enterprise
talent and intellect gathered from the pursuits that
most distinguish country and sge-the merchant
the mechanic, the inventor the capitalist th- jurist
the man OF ideas and types-brave, hard workers all
and the profoundly pirng OF noble pride in
our city, our country and race. II was o grand
sonbiDaton Of the elements Of modern civilization pow
er and progress
Suboined from notes and the reports of our
morning contemporaries, give such tpltome OF the
The quest Of the evening" Hon. Mr. Law we have quoted
m full Repete with sound sterling sense it was re-
interest. The ideas ana experiences OF the men Who
pioneer the greatest enterprises the lessons
verify study Mt Law wssed words in idle rhetor
e. his utterance unstude pact weighty to
the pnthse the sledge hammer bic that shape the
srasEs and shafts of his matchess steamers He had
an nexhaustibe theme, and inexhaustble ideas to de-
vsope and illustrate it. But leave him to the reader
Other speakers, TO whom must briefly alluae,
nd themselves and the OCCASION honor. The letters
from persons invited but unable to participate in the
dinner, read with good emphasis by Gen. Msther, We
Rublsh exclusively. They swell the tribute paid to
American enterprise, talent and integrity
Upon the removal OF the CLOTH the great business Of
The evening commenced
Jhe President, ISAAC NEwToN, Esq., rose and said
Tine and oft reEet ton has sanctioned the custom OF
Dsking appropriate Acknowledgements those engaged
IN tho rseful employ mens and av0cations OF civilized
kfe The who have excssd in the admins ira ton
81 governmt the practice of the LAWN
tuly guicipg The armed hosts OF thu nation in the
Jisr's field, or doomed the foe oceans grave-and
successful in the DEVELOPMENT OF the Of
- time been honoreo by their fellow citizens with pub
he demonstration OF their appreciation and admiration
Admon'thed oy these time honored examples, NUMBER
Of Ibe mechanics in nercial an
mercantile pursuits 10 this cty-hav,ng Witnessed in
Of their fellow citizens that genius in a,s'sn
energy OF purpose In executing 70 necessary TO the de-
yeopemept of resources, the perfection of
ehapica1 ars and the enlargement OF at
home and abroad the land and the thought it
sreditable to themselves Ike
Of their appreciation of hs valuable services and they
have that honor was more especially due to this
iDdydua because bis success in the various pursuits
and enterprises in which he has been engaged with ike
honor to himself and his country, was uoaded BY high
wealth and in the absence of titled ana privileged pro
senisors We have gathered together to honor the
Who has honored the occupation OF the farmer in boy
hood and youththe laborer and constructor OF canals
in early manbood-tbe designer ac builder our fn est
before the prime Of life has wasted-the man Who has
sxtene ed his influence from the small Of the farm
ing industry, perseverance, energy AMI genius in our
guest, we can with confidence and pride say to the
that in this glorious Country the portals sms and
honor, In every pursuit os fe worthy OF mans aspra
on are Woe open to industry application and energy
The President concluded By giving the following toast
which was duly honored:-
Tha President of the United States Musio-"Hai CO.
hmbia
4. this stage of the proceedings number Of ladies
aas ited behind the head taoe and contributed oy
a. adj faa., fnear -ka-
Jsesdngs.
Genera MATTER read the following letters OF invitation
fYon Wash pgton Hunt. Ambrose G. kingshnd Daniel
Diciins1n, Samuel Houston ("p nan uSnrx w.,
Bseeber Luther Bradish, Emanuel b Hart NJ y fefry,
A. Ingrahsm, Thomas S. Bocock, and James Bisnop:-
FROM MAYOR KINGsLAYD.
MAYORS OFFICE May 10, 1852
DEAR SIR am in receipt Of your polite invissaoc to
atteni the dinner 10 De gwen to George Law, Eco BY
his Fellow citizens in token OF their high appreciation Of
ths benefit which this city fas derived from his energy
and taller to a mechanic
Join hear, in the objects Of this festival and know
No gentleman to whom such manifestation is nors
Justly due than to Mr. Lew, ard would glasly pay my
perena testimony 20 his worth and services oy beng
regret no ssver that an engagement for tomorrow
evening will deprive o. the pleasure o. joining you
my best wishes for the continued prosperity o.
me worthy recipient OF your ntenc ed houors and my
regards the gentlemen Who have favored with she
invitation, am. sir, yours, truly,
O. CHARIIcK, Esq. G. kINGSLAaD.
FROM GOVERNOR HUNT.
ALBANY May 10, 1859
DEAR SIR-It would give me much pleasure TO unite
with you in the complimentary dinner TO George Law,
Esq, II it were practicable. But my official engage.
sT 70 make ii possible for 10 accept your kind TO-
yation The energy and force Of character which he
has displayed In forwarding useful public enterprises,
deserve the highest appreciation Very respectfully,
yours, WASHINGTON HUNT.
JonN DIMoN, E,q., Chairman, &c.
IRON HON. D. 8. DICKINSON
BISGHANros, May II, 1852.
GErrIEMES--As was about leaving home this morn
ipr 10 fulfil business engagement, received polite
inviting TO mite in complimentary dinner given
10 George Law by his friends as tmonia
for his character, and the benefits his enter
prses have conferred upon the country Entertaining
high regard for the character of this distinguished
ssptiaman would afford me much pleasure TO attend
bat time 10 not allowed me, and can only thank you
fpr your civiity, and subscr be myself, yours truly