Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-18

The enthusiasm exceeds anything we have ever |
seen in Chicago. Al the buildings on Lake Clarke |
Randolph and other principal streets were brilliant
y illuminated, and the entire military and all the
FIRE department were out in grand torch light pro-
cession. One hundred guns were fred at sunset,
and all the city bellsrung for one hour. Through
out the West We learn that the feeling is mos. in
tense. Every one is excited and we cannot say
anything more than that every one does as in duty
bound, celebrate the great event in proper man.
ner.
NEWARK. n. J, IT,
The Queens Message was received here with
extrayagant demonstrations Of Joy. Bonfres, illu-
minatng, firing Of guns. ringing Of bells and the
parade OF firemen. The Junior Bachelors Club
proceeded in body with the Message to the
Mayors House, read it him and had a speech from
him.
NEw YORK, Aug. IA.
Mayor Tieman to-day sent the following des
patch to the Mayor Of Montreal. in answer 10 an
inquiry TO when the Grand Telegraph Celebra-
tion would come of
To the Hon. S. c. ROdier, Mayor Of Montreal
This City will celebrate the event, but the day
has not been fixed. We propose that London shall
TX the day for the general festiyity and that, if
possible, all the citizens Of both Hemispheres shall
seasOnable notice.
Signed, D. F. TIEMAN.
Mayor of the City of New York
A similar answer has been sent TO other parties
and ii must suffice for anxious erquirers every
where.
NEWARK, n. j., Aug. II.
A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the firemen
and citizens Of Trenton met at the City Hall at 10
O'Clock this morning, and appointed several Com
mittees to make arrangements for a grand torch
light procession, bonhres, &c. His Hon. the May
or being called to the chair made very appropriate
speech, at the conclusion Of which tremendous
cheers were given for the successful completion Of
the Atlantic Telegraph.
SYRACUSE, 10 p NJ, Aug. II.
The celebration at this place this evening e1.
eeeds in msgnihcence and enthusiasm, anything
that has ever been witnessed heretofore. The tel
egraph, railroad. and printing Offices hotels, stores
and al public buildings and large number Of pri-
vate residences, glOriOusly Illuminated bells ring
ing, bOnfires blazing and fireworks lighting up the
streets, national salute fred military accomDanied
by bands Of music are visiting the telegraph Office,
newspaper Establishments, hotels and residences
Of the principal citizens The most novel feature
Of this splendid OCCASION is the array OF Is huge
locomotives OF the Central Road with their blazing
lamps and their bells ringing. on the track in the
heart Of the city, all gay decorated and at inter-
vals making the very Welkin ring with shrill
screams OF their br4zen whistles. The streets are
crowded with enthusiastic citizens-every one al
most wild with excitement.
New YORE, Aug. II.
The address Of the Chicago Board Of Trade to
Mr.. Field has been received and will be presented
on the arrival Ofthe Niagara, that vessel was seen
yesterday noon 290 miles East of Sandy Hook
beating up under canvass.
PoUGHKRRPsIE, Aug. IA.
The announcement last evening, that the Queens
Message had passed through New York TO Wash
ingtOn created great sensation here; Immediately
bells were rung, cannOns fired, bOnfires, rockets
and crackers discharged in great profusiOn on the
receipt OF the message ITSELF notwithstanding some
doubts Of its genuineness. Every one shouted for
joy, aud three cheers given for the Atlantic Tee-
graph. Morse & Field were most enthusiastic -
There was rush for the Telegraph Office BY citl-
Eens and parties from the surrounding country who
would believe nothing until they had heard OF it
direct from the operators; they were obliged TO
close the doors and display the Queens Messag
in show windows where it could speak for Itself
Great preparations are being made Tor grand eel
ebiation this evening at eight O'Clock.
SCHENECTADY, Aug II.
The citizens Of this place we're iubiant last night
upon the reception Of the news Of the successful
working Of the Atlantic Cable, and TO night with
general illumination aud rejoicing, according to
the request Of the Mayor on proclamation pub
lished today.
s KrNesroS, N. Y, Aug II.
Bells are ringing. 100 guns are fired; the houses
will be Illuminated, and a procession is now pa
radng the streets