The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-05
THE OCEAN TELEGRAPH.
FINALE OF THE CABLE CELEBRATIONS.

FINALE OF THE CABLE CELEBRATIONS.
81. JOHN, N. b., Sept. j, 1868.
me- celebration here 10 day was worthy Of the gres
event which commentaries. the dawn was ushered IN
with the firing OF Cannon and other demonstrations of low
The grosesque band, known by the Of "Calisaum
pans aroused the citizens from their slumbers with the,
aiscordant music.
Shortly after ga. II. the streets were literally alive
wAh people.
AZ one r NJ the procession formed near the breakwa
YER, under the direction Of James A. Harding Esq High
Sheriff. who acted Grand Marshal assisted by Captain
Thomas n smi.n and Richard wheside, Jr ~ Assistant
Grand MsSsnas The cartmen horseback, In scarlet
jackets, headed the procession followed by mounted CHI
a as's n. fIsa came hs prssidsD: and Directors
were most creditabIy represented. Following these
rector Of the Atlantic Telegraph Company the Supernten
dent OF ns American Telegraph Company the President,
Company lno Sire Brigade and the Free Masons,he 20
latter bodies urned ont in great force and made
imposing appearances C,sncS Esq Of the Telegraph
various Masonic Lodges, and his arrangements were
most satisfactory.
Bandr OF nusc accompanied tins PROCESSION aud lent nd
dona' attraction 70 the The bells OF the various
cLarcbes rang merry peal, and flags waved in every
direction from all mo public departments the vessels 10
The LAfbeY were ALSO gay decked the national ags OF
EDglspd and America being the most prominent
One Of tue mos. inerestiDg features Of the procession
was an open carriage containing several Of the CROW Of The
linked states steam fgae Niagara Who bore aloft the
tags OF he two great countries united by cable
The procession halted the streets circng Kings
I'll sizes and conditions and the ample space Afforded SUI
ncient room for display OF crino'na WHICH l. aAaisss
rhe baaas then struck up "God Save the Q,een, and
the off TO The tune OF Ya0kee Doodle
after vac Ses sfunsTs. Ar ,a asa'Ss
At the conclusion enthusiastic cheers were given Tor
the Queen the President Of the United States and Cyrus
-Ansu
the world s mainly indebted for the greatest achievement
Of modern times.
John Hotel struck up lively tune as the fEe companies
moved off the ground.
At the time We telegraph the streets filled with peo
pie, and the display yet 10 this evening Will DO the
nnest ever Witnessed nero
rne whole city be illuminated, and the pains taken
BY public beds and by private cisizsns 70 make as
grand a possible is an ssteetaon their great joy %
Me Accomplishment Of such . marvellous enterprise
grand bal! will csose me procs edings OF the Gay.
MONTREAL, .. W.. Sep. 2, 1863
Yesterday wss observed general holiday in this
city A: eleven O'Clock review Of the Seventeenth reg
xoept took py CO IN The Champ do Mars which attracted
large concorrse Of spectators At = salute o: enc
hundred guns was fred by the Volunteer Artillery from
the wharf IN front Of the Custom House square two
o'clock the 'moers Of the different trade and national
ceesion through the principal streets, which wore de5o
saed with Gags, &c. IN their resurn 70 tue Champ de
the Consu General of The United States. In ccncason
three given for tho Queen and the PRESIDENT
sorcDahs Drocsssan me. in front Of GeShsOlss institute
and pAFsded the principal streets tho pubic buildings
hotels, newspaper oces and many private establishments
along the line march brilliantly illuminated. TIE
moot conspicuous display vas that Of the Montreal relc
graph Company ct The Place dArues, the ensosure,
rs,ciss SsDsssepps he .sDs Of he csse ooofsd
lights burning fountain, the electric light, SC The Ne
ns a0 md WIN
colored Egutg, &C. The dwellings OF Aessrs. Wood and
bakers, Superintendent and Secretary Of The Montreal
Ielegr aph Com any, also beautifully Illuminated
The srees at night shronged with people, Dat tho
whole passed OF without accident or disturbances. me
Yesterday vac the hrst day OF the election Of mem
hers OF Parliament fer Montreal At tho cose OF the poll
hss evening Hr. Dcr!on, the Late member, vs loo
ahead. M Beaudry his antagonist, withdrew from the
BURI1yGroS " J., Sept 2, 1883.
The laying Ct the Auaaic cable celsbrssed here
yesterday By The ringing bells, burning OF powder,
parade OF the military, and fne display Of Eng,sh,
French aud American flags fne City Hal sas handsome
GRAFTON Of great power and beauty By Rev Dr. Van Fen
seaer, ana this SUD the sosms o. the odes o. zrs Am
Ssepreps and National airs OF the band was recov
Cd by people with the gresses, enirsAsm IL WAS In
deed . joyous dsy. - - -. , ,..o
Tue city sn,ho-es here having declined Al Official par
rcpaor he cs'eb-a,icn carried through oy private
suescrpon rho turnout during the day. and the torca
hight prnces sion, mighty credable. Great eanas
prevailed ant the cit zers generally participated
unanimously TDe telegraph tifce vas greeted With nine
PuuApxrHA, Sept i, 1858.
TIE demon STATIONS this evening were most eotnus -
Nc me tsmt rs was from two 70 three miles
krE. large nunosr Of buildings we're illuminated aud
n5 freworss we're gorgeous The Amer csn, National
and House telegraph Offices illuminated, the latter very
brHAsty, viii splendid displsy Of are~orss In front
Of the Office. ,s,o
The CON oeten Of the telegraph ssgan cele brat
cd 10 ghl by boz ores and nusc, aaa there pleasur
able excitement aEnCrs cur citizens.
C1SusNAn, Sept 1, 1855.
ne sn,re teegrsphc BUILDING illuminated this even
pg with 700 variegsed lights, and max - speniid ap
pssralce Adams express Office Is also Illuminated
frere are no other demonstrations.
HrTrno, Sep. 2, lsss
rrsad Atlantic Telegraph Gable banquet came Of Al
81 Janes Bal las. Egnt HIN MillAsd Fillmore pre-
s,cea Speeches we're made by Mr. Fillmore, Hon. Jas
WadsEcrib, Ecn. \ Hs.ch and other prominent cu
,spp rnu her II distinguished Csns5sns present
end me FESTIVITIES, which were o. Tho most
pless char acler. The hall was conn octed Win the
Sss,srs rntn Telegraph Ccnpanys wires messsge
nom London 70 CT w. Field recs'yed vie Phlade
phs nno arg Cleveland about midnight, AMI created
rc~s ex.ravsgant uancsiAoos o. JOY. Consra.uaiory
essases we're received from mayors OF several No'ern
cites .a
our city alive The streets thronged and business On
trey shsrepsed. fantastic procession OF about 100
mounted parsded This Afternoon Buchanan, Vctora
Field, Morse, frsusn, &c, we're all represented Two
splendid boats Mayors and acknowledgement
DE laying q The cable mAxlrg grand affair 70 heir
digestion the whole IRE department. joined me prcccsson
Tue ciy hal ihs ooa,s house ine ,e,egrapn ounce ana
speeches IN the CITY hal and fireworks viii ccse The pro
coedings Of the day.
sHEvEcTADY. SEPT, 2 1883
his ancient mother city has Get example - her
dasshter ces-Alpany, Troy, unca, Rochester, Pznalo
petrat snc all Vest Every pane OF glass hal s light
and The decorations CT Mfsonc Ha soi the principal
public places splendid During The dag tne rwcny
sxta regu mt; Continental corps para6ed art
p'eht the frencn had torchgns prosess on, and
RI inhao.,snt irumiosted his res fence and business
place. The telegraph oniss uxpssy wss the ne Plus
"~@ AinaSY sept 2, 1858
last nahss csl.brstion here the graniest arar n
ths hs~ry az the cry. Tue whole city Illuminated
One Ore only occurred, private house being burned
down. -.
PoKrrASD, Me-, Eept. I, 1853
The CAY nas beca gay decSra ed with sgs throughout
me day me bells been rung, national sauses cred
ami thg evening p1olc and private buildings are nm
psted The oice Of IN, American Telegraph Company
elegantly ceccrscc wth flags sni steamers and nne
Iaumnsed.
woRcErEg, Nass., sepl l, 1858.