The New York herald., 1867-10-09
BANQUET TO A. A. Low.

Compimentar Eatertainment by the Chaua.
ber Of Commerce mt the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Last Evcuing-Speochcs by Distinguished
lsentiemen.
In accordance with correspondence which has ii.
ready been made public tho members OF the Chamber Of
Commerce in this city grand complimentary
entertainment at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, last even.
Ing in honor OF tho return OF their distinguished
confrere A. A. Low. from an extended tour around
the world. About eight O'Clock those who had re-
ceved cards OF invitation began arrive and by half
past the entire company had assembled in one Of tho
large parors whencs they the spacious
dining saloon. After grace had been said by the Rev.
DR.. Putnam. tho work OF disposng in proper
manner the delicious ct eetyas with which the tables
were loaded was commenced aud carried forward with
most unmisakable manifestation Of earnestness The
scene presented at this period OF exceedingly
beautiful character. Tho tables, with all the parapher
malta usually adopted suxilariss and adornnonis
prominent among which were numerous bouquets and
flower pyramids, we're arranged with the utmost ex.
quisiieness Indeed, 1t is unnecessary to state
than that the arrangements in this line fully in
Keepng with the reputation for excellence which Is
generally accorded to the preparations OF this establish
ment
On the removal OF the cloth the honored guest of the
the President Mr.. William t. Dodge VINO iuoK
10 make few remarks, setting for the nnspcakabie
pleasure he felt in doing So Rising mm datey 10 his
feet, Mr. Low greeted with Continued mani esalions
OF most gratifying ana enthusiastic description. Az
the latter had bsded The grateful recipient re-
turned thanks stating that h deeply leit tho
high honor which had been conferred min by SO DIS
tinsuished and responsible q body as the New York
Chamber or Commerce. Alter a few more cholco
complimentary phrases, Mr. Law proceeded 70
deliver an address. which, though OF con-
siderable length. was listened TO with brealhiess
attention throughout its enurely. In the
oil his address Mr. Low pointed out in comprehensive
view OF commercial Interests not only this country
but throughout the world how great and vast ts
effects on civilization, art science and re-
hgon At the close of Mr. LOWS address
Rev. Henry Ward Bcecher introduced bs the
First Vice President George Opdyke MIR. Beecher
vered himself in his usual delightful and interesting
manner, after which addresses we're made by Petr
Cooper Rev. Drs. Vnt0n and Thompson, bes,ues quito
a number OF other distinguished gentlemen rhe
stewards occasion General p III. and
Messrs Taber and Van Nosrand There also pre-
sent Major Generals Gilmore and iieasanton, Blsnop
Clarkson, Messrs. Townsend Harris w T. Bryant, DR..
Adams and many other pr om mont citizcns COM
muncstion was read from Mayor Hoffman rendering ns
regrets being able to be present, in consequence
of the death OF his brothern-law, Captain Hyatt OF
the United States Army.
Shortly before twelve o'clock about twelve fifteen
ladies entered the banquet nall and provided with
refreshments. Throughout the evening an excellent
str ng Dand dscoursed intervals pleasing music,
including many national airs The whole affair nay
safely be considered higny successful.