The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-30

forced 10 look to other for the means Of re-
imbursng myself for the expenditures incurred i
through whose skill and experience a. former Post
master General joint stock companies were formed
York and westward '' rom New York 20 Busio
Not willing to shut the door to negotiation with the
Caused q clause to be inserted in every contract.
making provision to surrender the contract In favor
OF the government on certain liberal conditions pro
vded arrangements for Its purchase were concluded
within q limited tme-the 4th OF March. 1S47. The
time expired and nothing was done. The PROPOSE
who, In his report, although speaking OF the nven-
ion as ian agent vastly superior to any other ever
ton Of the telegraph between this city ewashington
and Baltimore has not satisfied me that under any
rate OF postage that can be adopted its revenues can
pc made to equal its expenditures" This opinion,
from 30 responsible and 0fical source, could not
but operate dsastrousy upon Congress in regard to
But the influence Of that opinion felt beyond the
walls OF Congress-. The companies which had been
more l S coas.racng tue eegrapa from as
In the belief that the revenues would at least
equal the expenditures, were for the moment
and faith OF some Of those men who early en-
barked their pecuniary means In the enterprise the
expensive to be practical. il the sacrilces, the
labors, the faith and pecuniary means or those who
nave borne the heat and burden OF the day have de-
monstrated through thirty years OF trial the pecuni
airy value OF the telegraph to be, not one hundred
thousand dollars but many millions Of dollars,
should they not have the credit and the profit due to
their condolences and lab0rs In the novel invention
IL therefore, in this age OF telegraphic developments,
the government has at length appreciated the policy
of possessing the telegraph and attaching 1t las
originally proposed) to the Post ONCE Department,
VIII not doubt that proper sense Of Justice will 80
far influence the proceedings OF Congress on the
subject that neither the present owners OF the tele
graph nor the public shall have just cause Of COM
plant.
/ have many thoughts that crowd upon me for
utterance suggested by friendly faces at this board
organizers Of the New York, Sewroandand and Lon.
don Telegraph Company-the forerunner and the
harbinger OF the Atlantic telegraph, an enterprise
the contamination OF which has justly conferred such
honor on one OF them present this evening, and to
whom the two continents are SO largely indebted,
whose labors have been SO gracefully and magnani-
mously acknowledged by the nations whom especially
he has benefited Titles and honors, well deserved,
titles and honors which, had he been a Briton born
would have been equally bestowed on him, yet the
name OF Field Will need no prefix nor sunk to
keep It in honorable remembrance In both heUS-
phereS. In casting my eyes around am also most
agreeaby greeted by faces that carry me back In
city-the early days OF the National Academy OF
Design.
Brothers flor you are yet brothers, II left your
ranks you well know 1t cost me many pang.. did
not leave you until saw you well established and
entering on that career Of prosperity due to your
own just appreciation OF the important duties be-
longing to your profession. You have an in.
stitutlon which now holds, and, II true to your
selves, Will continue to hold a high position in
the estimation OF this appreciative community. II
have stepped aside from art to tread what seems
another path there = good authority for 1t in
the lives Of artists. Science and art not opposed
Leonardo da Vlncl could find c0ngenia relaxation
in scientific researches and invention, and our own
Fulton was painter whose scientific strdies re-
suited in steam navigation. 1t may not be generally
known that the important invention OF the percus
sion cap IS due to the scientific recreations Of the
But must not further detain you from more in
structive speeches.. One word only in closing. l
have claimed for America the orignation Of the
modern telegraph system OF the world. Impartial
history think, Will support that claim. DO not
understand me as disparaging or disregard
ing the abors and Ingenious notifications of
others in various countries employed In the same
field OF invention. Gladly. did time permit. would
descant upon their great and varied merits. Yet In
tracing the birth and pedigree Of the modern tee-
graph, "Amercan'' is not the highest term of the
series that connects the past with the present; there
is at least one higher term, the highest OF all, which
cannot and must not be ignored II not sparrow
falls TO the ground without definite purpose IN the
plans OF infinite wisdom, can the creation ~ in
srumentaty so vitality affecting the Interests OF the
the Father Of every good and perfect aifti am
sure have the sympathy or such an assembly as Is
here gathered II in all humility and IN the sincerity
OLA grateful heart use the words Of inspiration IN
ascrbing honor and praise to Him 10 whom hrst OF
all and most of all 1t is preeminently due. "Not
unto u.s. not unto but TO God be all the gloryr
Not what hath man, but "What hath God wroughtTn
The next regular toast was, ''The nations united
by the ocean telegraph and by common literature
to which Professor Goodwin Smith responded,
expressing the gratitude he felt TO science In IN
creaslng the facilities OF communication, and his be-
lief that thereby o kind feeling would predominant
between his own country and the United States.
There were stIll diplomatic questions between the
two nations but he thought they would be solved
so that there would be no stain OH the honor OF
England ON the one hand and that on the other the
wou neo ne s o. e hesrs OF ne
while these questions were pending, the works OF
Motley, Longfellow, Bryant are found on English
tables, and forbid any cultivated Englishman
at least to harDor any unKind Thoughts OF
the American people. tApplause) He felt
proud OF his connection with the Cornell
University and had no doubt that II would prove a
great success, as It was already ar honor to its
quently interrupted by hearty applause.)
The Chairman then announced the sixth toast,
.'The Management OF the Telegraph-a great trust
1T ever he SO cherished and maintained He called
upon Attorney General Evarts TO bring some sparks
from the mole in the sky' to illustrate this toast.
Mr.. EvAisrs being called on TO respond acquiesced
in an eloquent speech. II was with feelings OF un-
present and bear his part In this popular congratu-
aton In honor OF our countryman to the genius and
felicity and the fame OF the distinguished guest.
lApplause.) lie felt sure he would be permitted TO
feelthough he had no right here to express himself
so-that he claimed some right to feel a near and
even personal interest IN his Professor Morse's)
iustrious distinction ana In the great benefit he
has conferred upon the world that ne might be per
trust IN his fellow men had something to do with
his devotion TO the good OF his dag. lie never
turned his eyes to the wall In his parlor that he did
not pay tribute to his professor Morses) accom-
pshed pencil IN the only preservation ofthe features
or his ne speakers lather ana OF te father OF their
beloved guest. He held and believed that the great
founders or the States and the pilots that guide their
destiny through every dangcr the great teachers OF
| morality and the warriors that by land and sea,
save and protect what Is thus founded; the authors
and the ,artists who beautiiy and
tighten the civilization thus preserved; the
tain justice for all and protect the common
right OF ALL and the inventors that carry this whole
movement forward and roll 1t onward and ever add
new and greater powers TO man and make his
reason effectively dominant over all nature
tlaaaa mn yxArp nf fba
these were the men whose memories they would
not suffer TO die Great appause.) IL seemed
as n great providence existed and was specially
instituted and created to supply the wants OF man.
so that no should only feel need and have desire
awakened in order that he might reach out his hand
and take the good gift that ready for his reception.
| It may be said OF this invention, which thus far
| crowns the long line OF the benefits to humanity,
but which, IL Is hoped may not be the last that IL
adds more distinctly, more directly. more npbly.
more truly TO the intellectual power OF man than
any other form OF discovery. Great applause.)