The Express.
London, England, 1866-08-18 00:00:00

THE. EXPRESS, - -SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST , Ravi 1866.

with the bight, watch the arrival of the able,
and pas it 'up with tender caution until it reaches
the summit ; than it ruabes down a wooden incline to meet
the spliced rope, which had by this time come down along
the trough leading from the forward tank. This operation
was cunducted with great skill by Mr. Canning and his ex.
perienoed assistants, Messrs. Clifford and Temple. At
1.11 a.m. (Greenwich) the fresh rope was going over the
stern, and the screw engines going ahead at 1.13. A watch
of four men is now stationed fore and aft all along the
trough, which is illuminated by many lamps at short dis-
tances from each other. A lamp with a green light indi-
cate* the mile-mark as it comes up from the tank, and
this signal is repeated until it reaches the stern, where it
is recorded by the clerk who keeps the cable-log in an office
adjoining the paying-out machinery. A red lamp indicates
danger. During the daytime redandblue flap are used. All
through the night the sea was smooth am glass, and by
this morning we saw that a sensible impression had been
made on the contents of the fore tank of shore-end. The
after tank held 839 miles. The ship begins to lighten at
the bows, and by this time to-morrow will come up more
as the cable passes out of the tank. At 7.30 am, we saw
a ship-rigged vessel to the northward, steering about E. by
S., distance seven or eight miles. The wind shifted to
S.W. about daybreak. Terrible, Albany, and Medway all
in position.

SATURDAY, JOLT 21.

Yesterday was our seventh day of paying out cable, and
es far we have been more fortunate than the expedition of
last year. During the same period in 1865 two faults had
occurred, one on the 24th July, the other on the 29th,
causing &detention of 56 hours. At 3 p.m. we were half way,
and passed where the Atlantic cable of 1858 parted twice, on
the 26th and 28th of June. Sad memories to many ! We
feel, however, that every hour is increasing our chance of
arc cting this great work. " I believe we shall do it thia time,
Jack," I heard one of our crew say to another last night.
" I believe so, too, Bill," was the reply, " and if we don't,
we deserves to do it, and that's all." It blew very hard
from 2 o'clock yesterday up to 10 p.m., by which time
the wind gradually found its way from south-west to
north-west, which is right ahead—just what we want for
cable laying. The Terrible and the two other ships plunged
into the very heavy sea which the south-wester raised, and
we made up our minds from what we saw that the Great
Eastern is the right ship to be in in a gale of wind.
1 During the night heavy showers of rain. This morning
the sea was comparatively smooth, and the sky showed
welcome patches of bright blue. If all goes well we shall
be up to-morrow evening at the place where last year's
cable parted. A couple of days would bring us to shal-
lower water, and then we may fairly look for our " Heart's
Content." Messages come from England with the news,
regularly and speedily—excellent practice for the clerks on
shore and on board ship—great comfort to us, and the
beet evidence to those who will read this journal of the
great fact that up to this time the cable is doing its
electric work efficiently.
The observations of the day place the ship in lat. 51'18,
long. 361. ; wane, 8.81,30 W.; wind, N.W. ; distance
run, 962.3 ; payed out, 1,074.33 nautical miles of cable.
716.7 miles from Heart's Content in 1,800 fathoms of
water ; average strain on the dynamometer, 14. The
cable touches the water at a distance of about 230 feet
from the stern, and the angle it snakes is generally 10 to
12. The weather looking fine, but it is variable between
long. 30 and 45 even at this time of the year.

SUNDAY, JULY 22.

Still =COM to record. A bright clear day, with a fresh
and invigorating breeze from the north-west. Cable going
out with unerring smoothness at the rate of Biz miles an
hour. There has been great improvement in the insula-
tion. On leaving Sheerness the resistance of the gutta
percha per knot was about 900 millions ohmads, as they
are scientifically called, or in other words " units." It is
now about 1,900 millions units, which shows an increased
resistance of 5,000 millions per knot on the portion already
laid. It must be borne in mind that this result has been
obtained by tests made through the whole length of the
cable, both that part of it already submerged and
that remaining on board ship, and that this
remarkable improvement is attributable to the greatly
decreased temperature of and pressure on the cable in
the asa. This is a very satisfactory result to Mr.
Willoughby Smith. Signals too come every hour with
great distinctness. This morning the breeze freshened.
We are now about 30 miles to the southward of the place
where the cable parted on the 2nd August, 1865, having
then paid out 1,213 miles. Captain Anderson read divine
morels,e in the dining saloon.

MONDAY, JOLT 23.

Between 6 and 7 p.m. yesterday, we passed over the
deepest part of our course. There was no additional
strain on the dynamometer, which indicated from 10 to
14, the cable going out with its accustomed regularity.
The wind still fresh from the north-westward. During the
night it went round to the south-west, and this morning
there is • long roll from the southward.
At 11.46a.m. Mr. Cyrus Fieldsent a message to Valentia,
requesting Mr. Glass to obtain the latest news from India
and China ; so that on our arrival at Heart's Content we
shall be able to transmit it to the principal cities of the
United States. In just eight minutes he had s reply in
these words —" Your message received, and is in London
by this." Outside the telegraph room there is a
placard put up on which is posted the news shortly after
itsarrivid, and groups of the crew may be seen read-
ing it just an we see • crowd at • newspaper office in Lon.
don. Mr. Dudley, the artist, has made a very spirited
sketch of " Jack " reading the contents of the morning's
telegraphic news of the Times, Printing-house-square being
distant in or about 1,600 miles. On board the Great Eastern
ship of luxury, he has been supplied with the
latest intelligence from the seat of war twice •
day. How he will grumble when he gets ashore. He is
not going to pay • pound • word for news, but his news-
papers will supply it to him, and he does not know or
care what it costa. But what a sum has been spent
in Atlantic telegraphs. It cannot now fall short of two
millions and • half, or over 12 millions of dollar,. Those
millions will be found if it shall be practically proved
that America can permanently talk to England, and
through her to the Eastern hemisphere, and England to
America, by this ocean wire.

At a quarter to 12 to-day but 215 miles of cable re-
mained to be paid out of the furs tank. Towards night
we hope to see it empty. Then for a small supply from
the main tank, and then—but hopeful though we are, let
us not anticipate. The following is just to hand :
" Five days' armistice between Austrians and Prussians
commenced noon to-day. More fighting in Tyrol. At
Vatri Ledra yesterday Austrians claim victory."
Noon.—Lat., 50 deg. 15 min. 48 sec. ; long., 42 deg.
36min. 31 see. Course, S. 74, 33 W., wind, S.S.W. Dis-
tance run, 1,196.9 ; payed out, 1,345.24. From. Heart's
Content, 472.1. Depth of water, 2,050 fathoms.

TUESDAY, JULY 24.

Breakfast at 8 ; lunch at 1 ; dinner at 6; to at 8.
Five hundred and two souls who live on board this huge
ship following their prescribed occupations. Cable going
out merrily. Electrical tests and signals perfect, and this
is the history of what has taken place from noon yesterday
to noon to-slay. May we have three days more of such
delightful monotony. It rained very hard during yester-
day evening, and as we approach the banks of Newfound.
land we get thick and hazy weather. The " Great Eastern
Telegraph" publishes the following
"Austrians have accepted preliminaries of peace proposed
by Prussians, which excludes her from new German Con-
federation, to be organised by latter. Baring Brothers
announce that large remittances are on their way to pay
the dividends on the Mexican Bonds. Consols,
money, 888 to No alteration in Bank rate
expected for a week or two. Liabilities of Pres'
ton Banking Company stated to be 1,500,0001., paid
up capital 100,000/. Opening dinner of the Cobden Club
a great success on Saturday. Founded after Pitt and Fox
Clubs, 50 members. Speeches from Mr. Gladstone, Earl
Russell, and Mr. Stuart Mill. King and Queen of Bel-
gians have returned to Brussels after a triumphal tour
through their dominions. Court-martial on sinking of
Amason resulted in honourable acquittal of Commander
T. Hunter. Notice of question on this subject in the
house to-night, and of five days' armistice confirmed.
News of this morning considers Prussia has fully justified
her threats by deeds, and that the Prussian army is better
in every particular than the Austrian. The Daily New
considers that the security of the Austrian monarchy does
not require another battle to be fought, and hopes that no
delusive ambition as to leadership in Germany will turn
the Emperor from thoughts of peace. English Ladies
Association formed for relief of sick and wounded pri-
soners of all sides in Germany and Italy. Countess of
Shaftesbury, Miss Nightingale, Madame Lind-Goldschmidt,
and a powerful committee. Some disturbance is
expected in Hyds-park this eveaiag ; the Roan

Secretary and Sir Richard Mayes are detertaiand
to prevent the proposed political gathering, while the
advanced reformers are equally resolved on holding it. Mr.
John Bright asks by letter on what foundation does our
liberty, rat if the right to hold a meeting in a public part
is denied. " Special" still first favourite for Goodwood
Slakes. Twelve o'clock prices :—Atlantic 1,0001. shares,
250 to 300 ; ditto Right per Centa., A to Anglo-
American, 94 to II; T. 0. and M. Company, Ito 1 dia.
Italian ironclad Re d'ltalia, sunk by Austrians, was built
in America, Bombay, July 10th, 4 p.m. 71b. shirting.,
7r. Bs. Ootton quiet. Exchanges on London, 24 Cal-
cutta, July Bth.-41b. shirting., Br. 12a., 40's mule twist.
84a. Exchange on London, 2.. aid. Italy agreed sus-
pension of beatifies. Reform demonstration in Hyde-
park yesterday. 1,500 police, detachment Guards present.
Park gates closed. Mob broke down railings, forced
entrance ; several people injured. Horse Guards charged
the mob, but did not use their swords. Tines says peace
may be looked upon as virtually concluded, and that Ger-
many is henceforth closed to all intents and purposes.
In Commons Monday night Lord Stanley said cabinet most
anxious to remove any irritation arising out of cases con-
nected with war between North and South. Could not say
what answer would be given if claim is preferred by Ame-
rican cabinet. English government intended to issue
royal commission to enquire into neutral laws, and if pos-
sible to revise them."

Noon.—Lat. 49 deg. 54 sec., long. 45 deg, 21 see. Course,
575.15 W. Wind, W.N.W. Distance run up to to-day,
1317.4. Payed out, 1480.06. From Heart's Content,
351.6. Depth of water, 2,225 fathoms. Percentage of
slack, 12.35.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25.

Fog and thick rain, just the weather to expect on ap-
proaching the banks of Newfoundland. The convoy keep
their position, and though sometimes the fog hides the
ships from our view, yet we know where they are by their
signal whilitles—two from the Terrible, three from the
Medway, and four from the Albany, which is replied
to by a prolonged single shriek from our whistle.
At 1.52 Greenwich time (ship's time 10.45 p.m. last
night) the fore-tank being nearly empty, prepara-
tions were made for passing the bight of the
cable into the main tank. At 2.15, all the jockey-wheels
of the paying-out machinery were up, and the breaks re-
leased. 2.23, the bight was passed steadily and cautiously
by the cable hands outside of the trough to the main tank,
and at 2.35 the splice went out over the stern into 1542.8
fathoms. By arrangement with Sir James Hope, the ad-
I miral of the North American station, who has received in-
structions from the Admiralty to give the present expedi-
tion every assistance in his power, a frigate or sloop will
be placed in long. 48 deg. 25 min. 52 sec., which is just 30
miles from the entrance to Trinity Bay, and 60 from
Heart's Content. She will probably hang on by a kedge in
that position, which shows the " fair way " right up the
Bay ; and if it be clear, we ought to see her about day-
break on Friday morning. The fog was very thick this
morning, but occasionally lifts. As long as the wind ia
from the south-west we cannot expect clear weather.
Noon.—Lt. 42 deg. 29 min. 40 see., lon. 48 deg. 10
min., 40 sec. Distance run, 1,430. Cable paid out,
1,610.53. Per centage of slack, 12.62. Distance from
Heart's Content, 239.8 miles.

THURSDAY. JULY Z.

MI day yesterday it was as "thick as mustard." We have
have had now 48 hours of fog. Though it lifted a little
this morning at 5 a.m., it still looks like more of it.
Captain Anderson signalled to the Albany at 10.15 last
night to start at daybreak, and'proceed to lat. 48 deg. 25 min.,
long. 52 deg. 30 min., to discover the station ship, and
report us at hand. Should she fail to find her, then to
try and make the land, and guide us up Trinity Bey.
Another signal was sent at 12.30 to the effect that the
Terrible and Medway would be sent a-head to meet the
Albany, and establish a line to lead us in even with a fog.
The Albany started at 3.30. At 4.45, Greenwich time,
the cable-engineer in charge took one weight off each brake
of the paying-out machinery. At 7.40 all weights
taken off ; the assumed depth being 300 fathoms.
The indicated strain on the dynamometer gra-
dually decreasing. Speed of ship 5 knots. Wind
variable from S.W. to N.W., and then N.E. to East.
We are going to try and pink up the Gable of 1865 in 2,500
fathoms (and we mean to succeed too) ; therefore should
the cable we are now paying out part, it can be understood
how easy it would be to raise it from a depth of 300
fathoms. At 8.55 we signalled to the Terrible to sound,
and received a reply-160 fathoms. At 11.30 we informed
her that when at the buoy off Heart's Content she should
have her paddle-box boat and two cutters ready to be
alongside immediately for holding the bight of the cable
during the splice and laying the shore end. The Medway
was told at the same time to prepare two 5-inch ropes and
two large mushroom anchors with 50 fathoms chain for
anchoring during splice in 170 fathoms water, and we inti-
mated to her that when inside Trinity Bay we should
signal for two boats to take bands on board her for shore
end. News of to-day—Telegram from Mr. Glass, in reply
to one from Mr. Canning :

" I congratulate you all most sincerely on your arrival
in 130 fathoms. I hope nothing will interfere to mar the
hitherto brilliant success, and that the cable will be
landed to-morrow. 0. B. -

FRIDAY. JULY 27.

Shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday two ships, whicL were
soon made out to be steamers, were seen to the west-
ward, and the Terrible, steaming on a-head, signalled to
us that H.M.S. Niger was one of them, accompanied by
the Albany. The Niger, Captain Bruce, sent a boat to
the Terrible as soon as he came up with her. The Albany
shortly afterwards took up her position on oar starboard
quarter, and signalled that she spoke the Niger at noon
bearing E. by N., and that the Lily was anchored at the
station at the entrance of Trinity Bay, as arranged with
the admiral. The Albany also reported that she had passed
an iceberg in Lt. 48 deg. 34 rain., long. 52 deg. 10 min.,
about 60 feet high. At 20 after 4 p.m. the Niger came on
our port side, quite close, and Captain Bruce sending the
crew to the rigging and manning the yards gave
us three cheers which were heartily returned by
the Great Eastern. She then steamed a-head towards
Trinity Bay. The Albany was signalled to go on imme-
diately to Heart's Content, clear the N.E. side of the
harbour of shipping, and place s boat with a red flag for
Captain Anderson to steer to for anchorage. Just before
dinner we saw on the southern horizon, distant about ten
miles, an iceberg, probably the one which the Albany met
with. It was apparently about 50 or 60 feet in height•
The fog came on very thick about 8 p.m., and between
that and 10 we were constantly exchanging guns and burn'
ing blue.lights with the terrible, who, with the Niger, went
in search of the Lily station-ship. The Terrible having
been signalled to oome up and take her position, informed
us that they had made the Lily out, and that she bore
then about E.N.E., distant four miles. Later in the night
Captain Commerell said that if Captain Anderson would stop
the Great Eastern, he would send the surveyor, Mr. Robin-
son, R.N., who came out in the Niger, on board of us,
and about 3 the engines were slowed, and the Terrible
but very shortly afterwards came alongside with
that officer. Catalina Light, at the entrance of Trinity
Bay had been made out three hours before this, and the
loom of the coast had also been seen. Fog still prevailing.
According to Mr. Robinson's account, if they get one
clear day in seven at the entrance of the bay they consider
themselves fortunate. Here we are now (6 a.m.l within
ten miles of Heart's Content, and we can scarcely see
more than a ship's length. The Niger, however, is a-head,
and her repeated guns tell us where we are with accuracy-
Good fortune follows us, and scarcely has 8 o'clock arrived
when the massive curtain of fog raises itself gradually
from both shores of Trinity Bay, disclosing to us the
entrance of Heart's Content, the Albany m►king for the
harbour, the Margaretts Stevenson, surveying vessel,
steaming out to meet us, the pre-arranged pathway all
marked with buoys by Mr. J. H. Kerr, R.N., and a
whole fleet of nailing boats, fishing at the entrance.
We could now plainly see that Heart's Content'
so far as its capabilities permitted, was prepared to
welcome us. The British and American flags floated
from the church and telegraph station and other buildings.
We had dressed ship, fired a salute, and given three cheers,
and Captain Commerell, of her Majesty's ship Terrible,
was soon on board to congratulate us on our success. At
9 o'clock, ship's time, just as we had cut the cable and
made arrangements for the Medway to lay the shore end, a
message arrived giving us the concluding words of a leader
in this morning's Tiltaes—" It is a great work, a glory to
our age and nation, and the men who have achieved it
deserve to be hollowed among the benefactors of their
race. Treaty of peace signed between Prussia and Aus-
tria." It war now time fortheehiet engineer (Mr. Canning)
to make the necessary preparations for *pliant on board
the Medway ; accompanied by Mr. Gooch, DLF., Mr. Clif-
ford, Mr. Willoughby Smith, Nam. Temple, and Mr.
Deane, went en board, tbe Terrible and Niger Laving met

their paddle-box boats and cutters to-, anoint. Shortly
afterwards the Great Eastern deigned into the harbour,
and uuohored on the N. E. side, and was quickly surrounded
by boats laden with visitors. Mr. Cyrus Field had come
on shore before the Great Eastern had left the offing with
a view of telegraphing to Si. John's to hire a vessel to re-
pair the cable unhappily broken between Cape Ray in New-
foundland and Cape North in Breton Island. Before a
couple of hours the shore end will be landed, and it is im-
possible to conceive a finer day for effecting this our final
operation. Even here, people can seemly realise the fact
that the Atlantic Telegraph cable has been laid. To-mor-
row, however, Heart's Content will awaken to the fact
that it is • highly favoured place in the world's esteem,
the western landing place of that marvel of electric com-
munication with the eastern hemisphere, which is now
happily, and we hope finally, established.
July 27. JOHN C. DEANE.