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

nept of the former will be found so conducive TO the
an smpen. civizers and reformeys They VINO originate
IDEAS and those who invent of almost instanta
neous and immense diffusion OF EN- rank not equally,
yet near together Those who develops commercebuid
ing clippers feet to put the winds out Of breath 10
ieep'pg up with them-steaDpebps that empty towns
cities in cay immense engines, that, in the fa,s of
storms and waves roll around the ponderous wheel with
the consistency Of the earth its axis the benefits
such services are not confined to the to the
mercal cities that wash their feet the side They
are eit in the whole agricultural realm they up
science Of general ipteliigence, and Of morals.
submit to your consideration sentiment
sn ,m h merits Of higher
am, respectfully, Jour obedient servant,
HENRY WARD BEECHER
FROM JAMES BISHOP, ESQ.
New YoRk, May 20, 1855.
chairman Of the committee q complimentary dinner
to George Law, Esq. and very much regret that pre-
yious distant from the city, oblges 70
am happy to be numbered among those who are call
upon 10 honor such character as George Lava cha
racter as your note well remarks emphatcay Ameri-
can; and. in my judgment, whoever honors the man
hoDors the counxy Of his birth
With my bsst wishes for Mr. LAWS continued heslth
arc prosperity, and my regards to the committee,
main truly yours, JAMES BISHOP.
JOHN rIMoN, Efq Chairman.
FROM HON. +. b. HART NJ. O.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1852. (
GENrIEMEN-I should be deeply eratied If could be
Esq, propose giving him the goth instant and TO
which you do me the honor to invite ms but my pub-
bic duties here will prevent me. knew Mr. Lavinti
matey and we'll. No man has studied his history
thoroughly than have and has been mere fully
impressed BY the great advantages has energy his
upon soeety q. large lie possesses extraordinary
intellect and bis example and career are Agreeable and
irspirpg 10 ths American mechanic. Begiunlrg lfs
and uDae by those great elements OF
character which have made sll leadiog minds great he
has to,ed along most difficult path .sy, and finally
achieved the mastery, when others, better edrsated
the Schools have fate, or failed More than one
great improve me comforting benefits ard blessings up
on thousands atess the sagacity and 'be safety his
views. One OF the rst to the opening wealth OF Ca
ornia he threw bimelf into the forefront o. contest
for the carrying trsde of that won5rous Dorado and
nunitss of msn. It Is to such Law that we
corGce the gsrous task OF unseAl,ng the now impene
abe regions Of thu far distant East If would realize
In the future the advantages uuapproach
able by any event in TIE whole worlds past history
For Mr. Laws persoIsl character Ientertain high ad
rrston He ia the FRIEND of the bouess industrious
man always Hs heart and hands are aliss open to
the calls OF beoevoeDce he deserves be rch for he
would use HE wealth to help our great city
you the following sentiment which ask you to drink in
flowing bumpers =
George Law-wfe the Croton refrsshss the masses of
treasures forget the man whose ensr.
s es 's S n
rapid in ITS extension as it promises to be and
am, with great respect very truly yours
To JOHN DrMos, Esq, Chairman, and CnARuoK
ESQ Secretary.
FROM THE HON T. 8. BococK.
AsToR HOUSE, New YORK, Nay 10, 1862.
GKNTIEMEy-I have the honor to ackno wle3ge, in be-
half OF my friend, Mr. Edmundson, and myself, the
cept Of invitation to attend dinner to be given at
the Aston House, on to morrow Ia compliment
Law Esq for his mary valuable services to the city,
ana to The country at large,
have ALREADY heQn made IN va
New York n the morning, and regret that We shalt
therefore be deprived OF the pleasure of meeeg you and
the friends OF Mr.. Law the occasion referred to.
BE WHO .ronotas the mechanic arts or advan ss high
eneiprisef 81 utility Ia great public benefactor ltin
other times and in other coutries such have not
met with cue appreciation and proper .ard We have
reason hope that st this time and this coantry IL is
otherwise You, at any rate have shown, by this tee
.moDis that you are not unmndful Of the obligation
which rests upon you, and thas you will cherish and
foster, in evey proper way, high talent and ssIcag
energy applied 10 the practical pursuits of life.
You speak ruly when you say that We do but honor
The cbsrac OF American citizens in doing honor
such men -
offer you the sentiment Expressed below, and have
the honor to be, very respec uly, most obcdens
servant, THOMAS 5. B0CoCK.
The City of New YcrkIp extent and wealth, sready the
he est cities OF The .ord Sus snd
its noble public enterprises and high public spirit
To JOHN DiAoN, Esq, Chairman, &c.
PROM A. NGRAHAM ESQ.
Nsw YORK, May 20, 1852.
GEyTLEsrES-HavDg received an invitation to join ia
the festivities Of dinner party, complimentary to
George Lsv, Esq, assure you that it will aGord
nucn ph azure make OF the number on an oc "a
sion 20 praiss~or'hy in its object
George La- Is one Of those rare productions whom
DOUBTFUL nature brings toto existence only after long
intervals OF time / have long regarded him as man
admirably calculated to advance the interests of the
world His will descend 10 posterity with honor
enc His m nd IL Of comprehensive character,
and slough the more and unthinans portion Of
mutation OF fortune in dollars and cents II rightly
understand human character. or the motives Of
Of pansve ipllects the predominant character
atic of the mind Of George Law is Die ambi
ton TO leave to postety the evidence Of bis usefulness
in advancing the progress Of this mighty Union in all
the diversified and beneficial pursuits Of It's active and
have ever regarded such inteecs rs that Of George
law as being destise TO GIL position In the transac
tons Of bu.n society far more important than that Of
the otcan Of the several learned professors
Able men In ths Sc cslings may De- fouua in most local.
tier or in many sections OF civilized unity but
a George Law 10 rare production whom the mere edu.
catopa requirements OF civilized life could never quail
TO s.s 1a 81 S n aod ap
performance Of grand operations yours nth ssnsi-
To ony prnos OLIVER cnAsncK, and :othsrs Of The
Committee OF Invitation.
The second toast was:
Our hopored Guest George LawSueeessful achievements
mechanic attest hi: genius Energy
and aappness to the whose personal worth has ee
waited ths character Of our country Ar-"Lis on tho
Received with great applause aud cheers.
Mr. GEORGE Law responded. He sad-Gentlemens
Il twenty years ago snce first visited your city
was then on my way Philadelphs. Pennylvania Vas
about commencing her works Of Internal improvement
and leaving the state OF New York, whose works
OF this character were better known, and In which
had been engaged myself In Pennsylvania hoped
to- meet with less composition than that which new
existed in your city After period Of ten years re-
turned TO the State Of New York That was In 1887,
and have resided here ever since returned here for
the purpose OF taking part In the Croton aquedust
then mooted proposition for the constr action Of that
work. (Cheers) Prior to my returning 70 become
stste-I hsd usually passed through the city Of New
Yorh IT least once year. think that Il In 1884
that passed through the city Of New York and the