The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

The object OF a telegraph is to commu-
nica,e intelligence with speed. The Elec'
,ro Magnetic Telegraph makes use of cleo
,ici'y (lgh,niug) as an agent, and trans
fers from city TO city, and from town to
town, wherever conducting wires are ex-
lerdel, with the swi'lness Of thought, any
information which it may be desirable to
convey.
The credit of inverling this wonderful
instrument is due to Prof. Morse. an A
merican, and il is but few years since
the discovery was made known to the
world. The first telegraph OF this descrip-
llun was established between Washington
Civ and Baltimore in 1915; its utility was
Immediately demonstrated, and lis benefits
were so great that efforts were immediate"
" made to extend i, throughout the coun
try. It's probable that there is at this time
in operation in the United States and Can
| ada, more than five thousand miles Of lee'
graphic communication, and il has also
been extensively introduced into Eng land
and France.
The purposes for which it may he use.
fully employed cannot he easily enumerai
edits benefits extend to every class and
70 every interest 10 society. BY means OF
the Telegraph the merchant is enabled to
keep himself constantly informed of the
prices of all the commodities in which he
deaIs, and Of all the fluctuations in the
market. lie knows how to sell, and how
and what to buy. If he takes produce
| from his customers he can ascertain wltA-
GU, DELAY, where he can find the best mar
kp,, and when lie can sell to best advan-
,ace. lie is enabled to order his supplies
with dispatch, and TO forward and receive
remi,tances with increased certainty. He
knows when his goods have arrived at any
particular point, when they are 10 he tran
shipped. an when they ar'!n be forwarded
BY railroad, and can detefm inc from thai
the time of their arrival. When he leaves
home I, visit the principal markets OF the
country, q, the North. East or South, he
has it in his power at all times TO commu-
picate with his agents. and if any thing go
wrong he is arprizod Of it: if his presence
is required sooner than he anticipated, ny
the magic wires the intelligence is convey
ed to hlm. He can at any time satisfy
his mind either as to his business, or as to
the health and comfort Of his family. Ia
short, wherever he goes he can attend to
his occupation with cheerlulnfss and con-
,entment, because he knows that al any
moment he can establish communication
with those lie has lef, behind.
The same may be said OF the advantages
Of the Telegraph to all who are engaged IN
trade, and Who have dealings in markets
at a distance from home. The farmer who
has an interest in obtaining the earliest
news as 10 the prices Of produce and OF
stock. and by means Ct the Telegraph he
can ascertain at any time for wha! prlcc he
can dispose OF bis grain, bacon. or mules at
any of III" principal markets OF the South
or elsewhere. lie can also guard against
the deception Of Spectators by applying al
any time to the wonderful agency Of the
magnetic wires, and ascer1alning tor him
self the prices Of such articles as he has to
sell; and if he leaves home the same priv
.Icse is extended 10 him as 70 the merchant,
he can communicate with his family or
friends.
The Telegraph is available also in an in.
finite variety Of ways. connected with So
cial Intercourse. 1t announces the arrival
@! n rsnd at a distant point OF his jour
rev: il tells of his health or sickness, and
i, hersl,ls his return. II communicates
news to thu politician, to the man OF bust
ness, to tie lawyer, to the farmer, and TO
every class or profession in society. and it
also subserves the purposes OF justice, by
following as it were the steps Of the crlml-
nal and cutting off his escape, wheresoever
he may attempt TO flee.
These are some of the many benefits II
confcrs upon society, but lis utility has only
BEGAN 10 be unfD!ded. Each day and year
will add TO is influence. 1t will be extend
ed throughout the country in all directions
New improvements will be added to IN.
crease ITS efficiency, until the facility OF
di1using knowledge will be as complete as
the most ardent enthusiast could desire.