True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-04-03

VI uHucF tiit COtlllHu OF me nun UI whom
she is cha"ourcd, and to whom she is almos, well
known n sister. But did intend to find fault
to tell the story 1t is certainly highly Interesting,
and containing nlny beautiful and forcLle descriptions.
We slll at leisure transfer specimen Of the wr-
tsrs powers probably the picture, which fail to
excite and interest, uf Il sOrln at sea. -
The book is fo sale at the hook st t. of Mr.. john.
| corner St. Charles and Comm,n streets.
EXPRESS MAlL-!he Louisville journal saws al,
is very foolish in the Postmaster general TO allow Ten
nc express mail and refuse it to Kentucky
The rnl'r stcjus, ccrtaia go agar st the udnn.
i>trntion as the latter"
A VIEW OF TIE UTILITY OF a GENERAL,
TELEGKAr!i!G EsTABLlsIiME IT IN THE
UNI ED STATES. -. -,
We have fcquen1ly asked ourselves why q Tele.
graphic Correspondence has nat yet been established
IN onr country. We disposed attribute it to- in.
difference on the part Of Congress and the Executive Of
Washington. About Two years ago, we're Informed
by all the newspapers Of any note, that resolution had
been passedby both Houses, calling upon the Govern
!nent FIR all possible information, with respect the
to the United states The collectors Of the customs
were particularly requested every exeun pre-
sunng that they possessed special acquaintance with
the subject, to furnish all the information called for ;
since that time have been informed. that several
plans had been presented the Government, but we
mnst suppose that those Tesgraphic systems did not
at least with the promptness and of the sys
TEN employed in France. We again considered why
the system of France already in practice, had not been
intr iIused believing TINT it might be easily purchased
or learned. We have just been enlightened on the sub
Ject-thanks to Mr. Gonon who has been in cur city
for some time past, and who is the iuvendof Tele
graphic SYSTEM which npPcnrs to to be very good.
Mr.. GOn0n, and his partner Mr. Monrose, have repeat
eddy invited sto c present at the inents, and
are confirme, i'll The opinion that their system supe
rior, and that our country would derive immense advan
| tages in every respect by adopting this admirable in,
venOn, which, according the clear explanations given
as by Mr. Gonon is superior to the system of France
We were also ignorant of the in France
Il" the means OF correspondence Of all kinds by means
OF the Telegraphs. The Government purchased sys-
TEN from Mr.. Chappe; its nhhor, about forty five
fory six years ago, and being of the importance
o. such an invention, made the purchase, in the name
OF the nation, in order that other Government that
should succeed should dispose Of an acquisition $" So
cred and convey ii to fOreg countries. We then
I well satisfied, and every be convinced that
France a!one possesses a good Telegraphc commune
caton;-let us here examine. il fortunate enough
to see the system of Mr. Gonon adopted. in hat pari-
cular respects that system might he useful in the Unitei
staes:-We place in the first rank, the interest of the
commercial community. The extensive commercial
concerns, hive experienced the want of it to such de-
gree that finding nothing better, they have adopted it in
several principal cities such as New York, Baltimore,
E.oston, &c. &c. Tccgra lis show some dezens of
signals, simply announcing the appearance of vessels,
and spreading the alarm in Of danger to call as
s':tance, which would often reach too ate all,
without this warning, hence my clearly perceive
that all these Telngaphs being limited in their comnu-
nicat'os can render but kind of service, and to
those places alone where ftey are located. Thus the
important commercial interest of the cities above men
| toned Immediately interested in knowing with the
shortest POSSIBLE say whatever may occur pays with
infinite pleasure, duty of so much per ton, learn
some hours in advance that OF its vessels is in sight
We will now clearly show in few words, some great
advantages which all the cities of the Union might de-
rive from an equni advantage Of Telegraphc corespon
dence Of real vase as it would place all of them in
situation to know within few hours Of each other, the
arrivals imp"ra'io or the least occurrence from
extremity Of the United Suites to the other.
There would result from it, regular honorable, and
extensive commerce. worthy Of RICH Furnishing happy
and extremely active nation, ind which would always
be profitable to the laboring classes, and would easily
furnish the means OF preventing too fiequent scarcts
ofcyerv kind which tend to enrich some few individuals
TO the dernent Of the great mass Mr. Gonons system,
from the trials we have Witnessed not only announces
arrivals with every particular OF interest, but would
moreover lie easy to communicate throughout the lnarl
time cities from Maine to Louisiana all that would be of
any utility. We consider it useless to extend our OBJ
servatios any further with regard the benefits accru-
ing to commerce in general, from a well conducted
tabli slment Of this knd-the whole commercial COM
ever examine the utility Of good Teegraphic Instu
ton in regard to political subjects. We this
moment with respect to other power in state Of peace
will speak Of the momen,ary difficulties which arose
lnely at Washington, with the Russian Cabinet, Of
these which the State of Maine has to decide, sword in
hand with its naighbnrs. This is Of little consequence,
hut we must acknowledge that nation occupying a
high rank confdng in lasting peace, should not become
'istlcss depending on its fine institutions, which have
afforded it but very weak army and which from.
Of wise precaurion fur the iutne-u precaution which
costs but very small snn of money, compared with
the riches and uf the country, would
risk its entire existence and tile inculcuale evi of
invasion, from neslcctng to adopt every calcu-
lated It's tranquility, its strength, and the res.
pcet to which it Is entitled.
Such nation must say, i: it guilty Of draw
ing IN itself si'ni II repr"ac, would That event, be
unworthy 0t the mime il boarS, and in the dav Of danger
w.ul have for its on but the sad regret
Of rel'C'ing that it algmcne:! from its neglect.
We have frequently heard it alleged, by ignorant per
sons, IA cln unfortunately too numerOuS) that
geographical position place. beyond the reach funy
len attack, but sl,nld consider The rapiI
communication by steam and do the pre-.
hav old and formidable Europe brought nearer to
were, by the which ourselves first put
in lnnctice. Let sun Ose for mnmeni lch not
at all impossible sale OF war with Of the power.
fnl Nations of Europe IN the spucc Of one
werks pi richest ports being surprised, what
resist could it oppose it would undoubtedly
candly confess. hava to surrender, without being
able enlert lin any reasonable hope of prompt
rergraphic lines established. the least appearances
Of danger hv communicating the alarm, like The cleo
trical spark) III less than hour tile whole nation
woudf reused, and ready 10 send its forces TO the
point atiaC ed. Thus in case Of war, who should we,
THE first and wisest Republican nation in the world
who well know IL at it is not forts and frresses that
ns,r" the Independence II nations, but moral and
acys iarce fear. when would be possible for US to
nayise oil the St,ics Of dagger in tn space Of one
hour. We know, ON sure sources, TINT The Fflegrt-
IIliic System Of Messrs tiOunn and Mnnrose would
clallv render essential service boIt the Naval lie
pni'n'n AMI IN Diplomatic corrrspondence, which Is
The least al its advantages. Finally, inndlv
httter elves, thai nation, which has advanced