Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-08-19

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the Queens message viii probably be re-
ceived this morning.
THE FIRST MESSAGE.
CYRUS STATION, N. F.. August Is.
TO the Directors of the Atlantic Telegraph
Company: Europe and America are united
by Telegraph. Glory be to God in the
highest, on earth, peace and good will to-
wards men.
SigLed Oy the Directors of the Atlantic
Telegraph Company of Great Britain.
THE QUEENS MESSAGE.
VALEsrrA, via. TRINITY BAY, Aug. Is.
To Honorable the President of the United
States: Her Majesty desires to congratu-
late the President upon the successful
completion Of this great international !
work, in which the Queen has taken the
deepest interest. The Queen is convinced
that the President will join with her in
feryently hoping that the electric cable
which now connects Grea. Britain with
the United States will form an additional
link between the nations, whose friendship
is founded upon their common interest and
reciprocal esteem. The Queen has much
pleasure in thus communicating with the
President, and renewing to him her wishes
for the prosperity of the United States.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The President cordially reciprocates the
congratulations OF Her Majesty, tine Queen,
on the success of the great enterprise, ac-
complished by the science. skill, and in
domitable energy Of the two countries. 1t
is a triumph more glorious, because more
useful, than was ever won by the conquerer
on the field of battle. May the Atlantic
Telegraph Compan5, under the blessings
of Heaven. pr We to be bond of perpetua
peace and friendship between the kindred
nations, and az instrument designed by
Divine Providence to diffuse religion, civ
iiization, liberty and law throughout the
world. In this view will not all the ma
tions of Christendom spontaneously unite
in the declaration that it shall ever rema in
neutral, and that its communications shall
be held sacred in the places of their desti-
nation in the midst of hostilities.
Dated Washington City, Aug. ls, 1858.
REJOICINGS.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. Aug II.
City beautifully illuminated tonight; sa-
lutes firing, bells ringing, bonfres, fire
works. and the u most enthusiasm gener-
ally.
MANSFIELD. Ohio, Aup. II,
Great rejoicing in honor of the final sue
cess of the Atlantic Telegraph cable. The
telegrap ph office and all the principal build
ings are brilliantly illuminated. Bonfires
are blazing.
PITTsBU RGH, Pc, Aug. IL.
Mayor Weaver has called meeting of
the citizens tomorrow to make arrange
ments for grand demonstration in honor
of the Atlantic Telegraph, 100 guns to be
fred, &C., &c.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. II.
Salutes of 100 guns each fired this morn
ing from the Navy Yard and Broad and
Washington streets. Unfortunately during
the latter. the cannon prema turely discharg-
ed and two artillery men had their arms
shattered. ThrIci;y bells, s,chimes of Christ's
81, Peters, St. Stephens and fire be lis run g
from 6 to 8 O'clock. The shipping, pub lie
buildings. hotels. and newspaper offices
handsomely decorated with flags.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18th.
American Telegraph office brilliantly il
Illuminated tonight. Inside of the Office
the motto displayed is "the Atlantic Cable,
Feld's improvement on Franklin's kite
string" A rain storm has prevented the
fire works in front OF the Mayors Office.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 18th.
City generally Illuminated in honor OF
the cable. Bonfres, rockets, bells ringing,
procession about forming, military, firemen,
&c.
NEWARK O., Aug. II.
The Cable news was received here with
the firing of 100 guns, ringing OF bells
sc. 1t was announced in Mabie & Crosby s
Circus with three cheers, and The band play
ed Yankee Double.
MAssILLnN, O., Aug. IL.
Great excitem ment and enthusiasm is pre-
vaiing; the town is illuminated, and can
mons are being fired
EVANSVILLE, O., Aug. II.
The city is Illuminated, cannons are
firing and bells ringing.
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