The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-02
The Mechanics, Iustitute.

The Committee OF the institute received the following
communications from hons. Feverdy johnson and Edward
Everett in reply to invitations to attend the late intro
ducto'y lecture delivered by Dir. Mcagher:
Nil. EvEaETT's LETTER.
Boston, oct. %, 1855.
GNnENES-I have received your favor Of the 22d con-
veyipg your kind invitation to the Introductory lecture
before your Institute the 25 deeply regret that
engagement in this city for the following day prevents
me from taking advantage of your courtesy I am well
acquainted with the meritorious objects of your Ins
tue ana the success which has attended your efforts to
improve the condition and elevate the Character of the
mech anics Of America. This purpose is IN the highest
degree praisew orhy intimately connected with the well
being Of society ard entirely congenio with Chris
tim civilization 1t has been said hst he Is the greatest
beneacor Of society who makes blades of grass grow
this service maintain that he Il far greater beuefactor
of his who procures for mechanic art and labor in
their thousand branches two we'll spent happy hours
for one that they enjoyed before.
Renewing my good wishes often bsfore expressed for
the prosperity OF the Institute,
remain gentlemen, with much regard faithfully
10 Nessrs. VIM Miles and c. II. Delavan.
REvERDY JoHHsON's LETTER.
BALTIMORE, Oct q, 1855.
GESTIEiEN-I would give much pleasure to be
present ut the delivery by Mr. Mesgher toll
evening of bis lecture before the members Of your nst
tutc 10 which you have Kindly invited Inc. But shall
be unav oidably prevented.
The Influence Of Science the Welfare OF Society"
(his proposed subject is capable of philosophical dis
QUESTION and Of practical and historical illustration, and
il well adapted to paint the connection bet the
mechanic arts and the other pursuits and occupations
Of Ie and TO show the foundations which exist In
nature for cor dial reunion between them all that
have doubt in the hands OF the accomplished lee
turer improvement and information will be the result to
all who may have tho happiness TO hear him.
How mmeasurably, too Is such theme elevated above
The shallow and eyanescent topics which usually enter
into mere party political contestsi In these the only
consolation often Is, that they to exist and alarm
with each recurring OCCASION leaving recollection
behind Them other than regret at the expedients fire.
quenty resorted 10 for
But science and above ALL thai particular department
Of 10 your pursuits locks from the present
end the future 20 supplying the wants, comforts and
happiness Of men, Here there IL for sectional
controversy place for religious bgotry ground for
political or religious persecution.
In the pure atmosphere which Il creates and preserves
the only rivalry which exist Is in striving which
Go the most good 20 individual and social man.
Subscribing you do objects and results like these IL
II impossible that any enlightened community f. to
acknowledge 10 the fueat extent, the claims Of your
class the highest credit and honor; and with ul
sense Of your title 10 be so esteemed,
remain, with regard, your obdt. servt.
REyERDY JOHNSON.