The Sun.
London, England, 1865-08-10 00:00:00

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given to the public without delay. TMe at how-
ever, two things from which we may obtain some
satisfaction.' The eyes of science, of criticism, and
of scepticism have been fixed upon the enterprise ;
but what have been the main points upon which ob-
jections have been founded ? One is that, from the
great depth, the weight of water would affect the
wire by perforating the cable, and would destroy
the insulation. Then there has been urged the im-
possibility of communicating electricity through so
great a leap as I,GOO miles. We had a scientific
committee who assured themselves there was no-
thfng in these objections. We have now the
much more valuable proof of experience. The Great
Eastern has passed over the deepest portion of
the ocean, with one slight exception, which she
would have to pass between Europe and America.
She passed over 2,400 fathoms, and the signals were
perfect. I must say, however, none of the telegrams
that had been received were this company's. They
were from the Construction Company. That com-
pany was responsible for the information—this
knew nothing about it ; but the information of the
Construction Company was that the Great Eastern
had passed over water no less than 2,400 fathoms in
depth ; that they then got to shallow water, and the
signals were better than they had ever been before.
What does this prove ? It shows that the cable is
capable of transmitting signals even in the great
depth of 2,400 fathoms, an-I these were as perfect as
they were at less distances. Therefore, gentlemen,
I say, with the scientific committee, that the effect
of the pressure, so far from injuring, would improve
the transmission. I have before me a communica-
tion to a public journal from a gentleman who says
that the pressure must destroy the cable, and that
it must at this moment be a total wreck. He says
the company never made experiments for testing the
various atmospheres. Now, the scientific committee
had means of applying a pressure of 6,000 lbs. to
the square inch ; but, after having proceeded to a
certain extent, they found the cable was improved
by pressure, and they did not apply the full ex-
tent. As to length, it is true that the last cable
did not speak well at the full length. This cable
has sent perfect messages throughout the whole,
and with a portion of more than a thou-
sand miles submerged. This proves you can have
a long cable without deterioration, because, as they
went on, the messages improved rather than de-
teriorated. Therefore what possiblc reason can
there be to imagine that messages cannot be trans-
mitted 1,500 miles ? However unlucky we may be,
we must proceed with our exertions if the enterprise.
is not to be abandoned. We cannot do anything
until we have command of more capital. It remains
to be seen whether we can lay such facts before the
public as will raise their confidence. As to the
main objects, we have on our books £l,OOO share-
holders, £2O shareholders, and also a large constitu-
ency having £5 shares. All those will be made
more transferable when converted into stock, £5
shares having the preference. I repeat that, as to
intelligence, all that we have comes from parties
different from us, and although I have nothing to
say in praise or blame, the information comes from
them ; but when we get reliable information—and,
in all probability, such will come in 48 hours--you
shall be put in full possession of it. I Lave nothing
more to say except that, after the perseverance and
talent, and resources this company has devoted to
this great enterprise—after the extent of success we
have reached, and the problem we have have solved,
we have arrived at a time at which, though they
have hitherto refused us all aid, we may fairly ap-
peal to the Governments of great nations to give
assistance in so vast an undertaking. I am not
saying we are going to do so, but the time has come
when this should be regarded as not merely a
national, but as a cosmopolitan institution. (Hear,
hear.)

Resolutions were then moved by the Chairman,
seconded by Mr. Lampson, Mr. S. Gurney, M.P.,
Mr. Le Breton, and Sir E. Cunard, and passed:—

"First—To convert into consolidated eight per cent.
preferential stock the eight per cent. preferential capital of
the Atlantic Telegraph Company, at present consisting of
120,000 shares of £5 each.

"Second—To convert into ordinary consolidated stock
the whole of the ordinary share capital of the Atlantic
Telegraph Company, consisting of 350 shares, of the par
value of £l,OOO, and 5,613 share; of the par value of £2O,
and to issue, either in ordinary stock or in shares, as may
be most convenient, the, sum of £137,140 of ordinary capi-
tal, authorised at the extraordinary general meeting of
March 31, 1864, and agreed to be issued in instalments
fully paid up to the contractors from time to time after the
successful completion of their contract; and if issued in
shares, it is intended to take power at any time hereafter
to convert the said shares into ordinary stock of the com-
pany.

" Third—To issue such amounts of now capital as may
be required for the construction and laying of a second
Atlantic telegraph cable under poweraof the Act of Par-
liament."

In reply to Mr. MORRIS,
The CHAIRMAN said the cable cost the company
nearly £700,000, but the present one had been
manufactured under exceptional circumstances, and
the next might be obtained for less.
No other shareholder rising to ask questions, the
meeting, which had been throughout of a strikingly
quiet character, terminated with a vote of thanks to
the chairman.

Murder in Tipperary.

(Front the Dublin Express)

TIPPERARY, Tuesday.
A crime of a terrible nature has just been com-
mitted in the very centre of the town of Tipperary,
and while the people thronging the streets were
engaged in their ordinary daily business. A man
named Dowdle, residing near the town, came to
attend the funeral of a friend, and, as he was walk-
ing behind the hearse, in company with his wife,
he was struck from behind three blows with a
" loaded" blackthorn stick, ferruled with a long
iron ring, and wedged also with iron. The man
who struck these murderous blows cried out,
" Here's a three-year-old ! " and then ran into a
shop belonging to a relative. The wife attempted
to save the husband, and warded off one blow.
The wounded man walked into a neighbouring
house, and asked leave to sit down. He did not
remain long, but went out to the yard, where ho
fell insensible, and died in a few hours. A neigh-
bour of his own, William Condon, was arrested,
and informations have been sworn before Mr. De
Gernon, R.M., charging him with being the person
who inflicted the injuries from which Dowdie lost
his life. The inquest will take place to-day. It
will be of a merely formal character, and directed
simply towards the discovery of the cause of death.
Condon is in prison, and •the magistrates have
charge of the informations already sworn. There
is a strong feeling of indignation at the occurrence
of this barbarous murder, for the outrage seems
from its surrounding circumstances to partake of
that character. Tipperary, so peaceable lately, so
warmly congratulated upon its improving condition,
is again stained with blood.

The inquest upon the body of James Dowdle wag
commenced this afternoon before the coroner, but
to be adjourned for a fortnight. The wife of the
deceased, who swore directly before the resident
magistrate against William Condon, was in a state
which prevented her examination. She appeared
most reluctant to give any evidence. Condon has
not been fully committed, but remanded for further
examination.

A FEMALE ARMY DOCTOR.--Another instance of
young ladies devoting themselves to medical studies
is mentioned in the Journal de Saint Petersbourg. The
university regulations in Russia do not admit fem;dos as
students, but a Mdlle. K—, Soho had a great desire to
study medicine,
some time since applied to the authorities
of Orenburg for permission to follow the medical course
stating that she intended to devote her acquirements to the
service of the Cossacks, who have a superstitious objection
to being treated by men, and always have recourse to
ignorant old women instead. The young lady's proposal
was accepted, and the Cossack Regiment of Orenburg
granted her an allowance of 28 roubles per month. Mdlle.
K— passed her examination in May last for the first
half of her course of study as well as, if not better, than
any of the male students, and the same regiment has since
sent her a present of 300 roubles as an encouragement.—
Galignani.