The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-11

The following the names Of the gentlemen TO whom
Niagara; Capt George W. Preedy, Of Agamemnos; Capt
Dayman OF the Gorgon; Mr. Joshua Folansbee, Chief
Engineer Of the Niagara Mr.. Faron, Chief Eneneer and
Engineer OF Agamemnon Mr. Moore, Assistant Engneer OF
do; Mr. Morris, Mr. Samuel Canning, a. Clifford, H. WOOD
house NJ, Brunei j. Sa,. Rev. y W S'1sl As M
W. Tafng, Mr.. Riddle, Mr. H. Stephenson, Mr. W Brown,
N, P; Prot. Thompson, Mr.. Quincy, NJ P Rev g; T.
Logic Mr. lie BRETON, Messrs LAmpson, Johnston, Horribly
Harrison and DugdRle
The majority Of these gentlemen were present, ana
among them Mr.. Brunei, who has gained such world
wide reputation engineer, and who is one OF the
greatest scientific OF the day Mr. Brunei the son
Of the constructor Of the Thames Tunnel and the ar
chite:t Of that eighth wonder OF the world, the Leva
than. He 10 about forty years Of age Of plain, eatgood
natured and most preposeessng exterior llEe all true
men OF genius, Mr. Brunei s q modest and anassamnS
man, and what might be called the beau ideal Of me-
chanic Among the convocation Of scientific men who as
eembed yesterday TO examine an their verdict upon
the machinery, he the least conspicuous 10 per-
eopal appearance and certainly the very last who would
have been selected the great ssh engineer He was
accompanied by his son, perfect fac smtle OF himself
having, however, the advantage or being couple OF
inches taller The two were the most democratic IN Their
manner in their Dress and u their general appearance
OF those present Mr. Everett explained tee principles
and details OF the machine TO them BOTH after which the
father and son had little quiet tour OF inspection 70
themselves. Mr. Brunei expressed himself as mucn
pleased with the whole affair aud his confidence IN US
successful operation. The machine running during
IT, An illustration OF 1t was published in the HERALD On
the eh Of March last and your readers therefore
toeraby familiar with it's appearance But there are
some Of the details which may be referred 10 here Inc
sheaves Of which there each about five feet
and half in diameter with four grooves four and half
inches deep The cable passes around the sneayes
depth Of the grooves From the sheaves is delivered
smaller wheel, about two and hall feet in dame
ter from which it is passed TO an indicator which by an
admirable arrangement made TO the exact strain
upon H. and which lie also connected with ingenousy
OF the failure OF the self releasing brakes perform their
part Of the work. The brakes, however, are fcly ef
Gent for the service in which they employed and re-
lease the cable from any strain 10 which would other
wise be subject after having reached certain maximum
This maximum can be fixed at amount from Que 10
Eve tons but will not probably be allowed 80 exceed one
part Of the work 70 obtain object desirable
Of the greatest obstacles in the way undertaking. but
ard as thoroughly adapted TO the work as 1t 10 pos
sible to make it. The brakes are Mr. Appol's
invention, and have been adopted by Mr. Everett
after a most rigid test. The moment the strain the
cable exceeds the fixed point the brakes released aud
the sheaves, freed from their pressure, revove with
much greater ease while the cable out with
facility il in fact utterly impossible to put
amount Of pressure and such that which
caused The Of the expedition last Assass beyond
produced by the difficulty OF releasing brakes and by
the soppsge OF the paying out sheaves when the pres
OF those brakes bad been increased II wrongly
supposed that the expenditure OF cable In the psyugout
process exceeded the surplus allowed the distance
between the two points OF connection, and the brakes
were put on as the best means Of preventing such loss
Unfortunately, however, they were applied when the
stern Of the ship in the trough OF the sea- and when
the strain was reduced 30 that The drag
or wheels revolving. fhe stoppage Of the
wheels and the ainncuty Of releasing the
greater than made to bear and under which
yieoed. This the sole OF the disaster, and
con Of machine which would Of Itself sos
corrective-which would, in fact, be self acting Nov
this let me repeat has been accomplished but only after
uDcesng labor and exertion. Day and night has Mr..
Everett devoted his attention H. with such assistance
be has from time time received from others and he
may wen be pre- nd OF the result It's working yesterday
certainly calculated to inspire every one who OBJ
served with confidence In the accomplishment Of the
undertaking The trial was most scccessful and all urs
sent appeared TO be satisfied with lis operation. Aow
ever have yet hear whatever sugges,ons they may
eesre 10 make. is hardly probable that among 40
many there may not be some who think they can
they have 70 offer will doubtless meet with that consde
ration 70 which they entitled The opinion OF any one
who present al Vie last expedition and who hal
fair opportunity of witnessing the operation OF laying the
cable however worth dozen from those who have not
had the advantage Of such practc, experience
The that the Niagara would lay tbs. half Of the
cable which lie TO have It's landing point at valenua Bay,
Ireland Is Incorrect she Will take the Newfoundland
portion and will return 10 England, as has been
neousy stated. The susquehanna expected here some
time next month but our government desire 70 aid the
success Of the undertaking stu further they will send
srother vesse the British government intends dong,
10 guide 10 leading the acroJs the telegraph
plateau The Er gsh portion OF TIE squadron will consist
OF three sbrsthe AgamemDon her escort and another
70 steer by-and which goes ahead Of the snrps
TO snow the direction in which they are TO steer.
This is rendered necessary in consequence
OF the difficulty OF steering correctly board the cable
SHIPS the immense quantity Of ron Affects the needle,
for The escorts they may be wanted nj momect
for towing and they cannot therefore be relied upon for
gu!desJ
have been informed on reliable authority ,ha, Prince
Napoleon expressed his intention TO Mr.. Cyrus Field
during visit OF that genteman 70 Paris TO
papy the Niagara in his steam yacht across the plateau.
for the purpose OF the laying OF The cable BE will
also accompany her TO New York, 90 tue municipal au
thores there may be the look out any moment AFTER
they shall have heard OF the Nagaras arrival at New
oundand Some rather amusing paragraphs appear occa
sopaly in the London papers regarding the Atlantic tee
graph among which ind the following which extract
from this mornings 7imSsi-
II 10 UNDERWOOD that Mr. Everett the engineer who
engaged s year the duty, has made valuable. sug
sessions Regarding the manner Of delivering the cable aud
that he has lenl" By the United States Admiralty for
purpose OF communicating his views personally the
directors Of The Atlantic Telegraph Company.
IL will no doubt Asionish the United States Admiralty
TO learn tha they have "leot" Mr. Everett has
priced Mr. Everett 10 hear that be had been borrowed
The writer Of the paragraph should certainly have in
formed himsclr more accurately 10 regard TO that
gentle position, and should al least that he did
here for the purpose OF communicating bis
views personally, but 10 supervise and direct at tue
quest of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, the machinery
Ter rayng the cable. This The object Tor which be
Our ss. Petersburg Csrresp ,ndence.
ST. PyrxRSBrnG, April IL, 1858.
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