The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-02
News by the Steamship Golden Gate
The CeIebration tn New York.

The Celebration I'm New York.
The grand celebration in New York, on the frst
Instant in honor of the success Of the Atlantic Tel
sgr4ph, was probably the most magnificent affair OF
the kind which ever took place on this continent
The city was visited by tens of thousands of stran
gers, and from early morning till long after mid
night Broadway was perfect jam; all vehcles
were ordered of the street. Almost every bulidTng
was appropriately decorated by banners bearing IN
scriptons relating to the laying of the cable, the
persons engaged in it and its effects. The process
sion under the auspices of the Common Council.
was cery imposing; upwards of 900 militia turned
out. For the first time since the evacuation, Br-
tish company, tie Montreal Light Battery. guests
of the famous 7th regiment paraded in the city.
Captain Dayman and others of the British steamers
Gorgon and POrcupine we're also present, and the
carriage containing Cyrus w. Field Captain Hud-
son, and Engineer Everett, was everywhere saluted
and cheered. Boquets were thrown to those gen.
teme from the lines of route. The CIVIC socletles
turned out en- masse, and English, Irish and Welsh
residents, also. The trades were represented by
platform cars, to which yarions machines were
worked including one of Hoes largest printing
presses. The shipping and public buildings were
literally covered with flags At the crystal Pal-
ace hessrs. Field, Captain Hudson Engineers Ev-
arett and Woodhouse. and Captain Daymer, were
severally presented with medals on behalf of the
Corporation of New York.
4 The English Consul also received medal on be-
half OF Capt Preedy, of the Agamemnon. Fifteen
hundred voices joined in singing two original odes
composed for the occasion by Mrs. Annie S. Ste
phens; they were sung in an effective name, to
the tunes of the Star Spangled Banner and ''God
save the Queen There was also an GRAFTON by
David Dudley Field, and prayer by the Rev. DR..
Field, father of Cyrus ". and D. d. Field, who has
taken such prominent part in the enterprise Du-
ring the exercise c5ngratulatory message, dated
the same day at London, was received and elected
great applause. After the ceremonies were over,
the entire Fire department had grand torch light
procession nearly two miles in length, and the ci-
ty was brilliantly Illuminated Broadway being
perfect blaze of light. In front of the city Hall "a
grand display of fireworks took place. and on the
succeeding evening a secbnd exhibition was had
ses>rs. Field, HuGson payrnan. Everett, and
Wpedhonse WERE slSo complimepted by grand up-
nibina dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel, It which
s0Q persons preseut-Mator Tieman presi
ded. -
On the third instant, banquet was given at Jer
sey city in honor of tie distinguished individuals
named. Over ene,huudred congratuatory lnessa-
ges were received by Cyrus W, rield on the first
instant, emailatng from Governors, Mayors. heads
OF Departments, and public officials in every State
and Territory iiithe Union, and also i'll Canada.
The day was likewise celebrated elsewhere, and
business was everywhere suspended. Inc, state
House at lblny was Illuminated and saintes were
fired from several forts on the eastsrn coast Alto
gether, the celebration ecipses any former attempt
in this country. ~,
M;scellanious. 81. -.
The steamer Niagara has also been visited by
/ thousands at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and the
payineout machinery has attracted much attention
The cable l. being rapidly disposed Of II lpks by
jewellers. being cut up in all sizes, ard mounted IN
many different ways. large qulntHy OF bogus
cable has been manufactured aud sold to specula
tors.
The quarantine buildings at Slater Island were
burned by incendiares the nights Of th. lst aud
I'd of Sc ,iember the perpetrators being residents
OF Staten Island, who have been trying ur years TO
effect the removal of quarantine, The local board
OF health sometime since declared the Institution
/ public nuisance, ana recommended citizens to
abate it. The plans well laid, and on the night
when every body was presumed to be absorbed LII
4 the cable carnival. i'll New I0rk, upwards OF 800
men broke into the grounds and fired the buildings
No resistance appears tn have been offered, and the
mob had ev 9rything heir way. The next day
the citizens met in "a>s meeting and approved the
proceedings. The same uight the remaining bull
dings were destroyed, including the marine hospi-
tai private residences of the doctors, tile female
hospitals, and out houses. The presence OF 200 ma
rines saved the Z. 5. Stores: ody barn left
standing. Ample arrangements were made tor
wing the sick, and lives lost by the conta-
grafton, although ore man named Frank Miller,
was shot dead by quarantine official. The affair
produced great excitement but the authorities
very slow IN their action Five arrests w,le made
Their names are Ray l0npkins Judge Charles De
Forrest Vim. Muller, Thomas Garrett, and John C.
/ Thompson. They were bailed by Com. Vanderbilt
-
modore, aud Matthew Carrell, were also arrested
subsequently,
/ No secret made by the mob of their connec-
ton with the affair, and 1t is believed that
vsction can ever be had ON Staten Island, because
of the sympathies ni the populace. Threats having
been made against the shipping, the frigate Sabine
anchored of Quarantine to prevent any further out
RACES. Further difficulties were apprehended. One
hundred policemen, armed with riIies and revolvers
and force of harbor police were on the ground and
fRr l.tl
ana Tribune excuse the conduct Of the mobiles,
when the Times, Courier and News condemn t,and
call for their prompt punishment.
The U. s. brig Dolphin, Captain Motif, overhaul
ed and captured a SLAYER, with 545 slaves, OF the
coast Of Cuba on the 22d inst. She proved to be
the brig Echoalias Putnam, of Baltimore, which
cleared from New Orleans, in May last, and has
just returned from the Coast of Africa. When ta-
ken, the brig was trying to make the port of Eagua
la Grade. he captain was taken on board the Dol
phin and the crew cargo end vessel sent to Charles
ton, where an attempt made by the local au
thor1tles TO take possession of the negroes under
the State law prohibiting the introduction of free
negroes. The U, S. Marshall refused to deliver
them up, acting on orders from Washington, and
they were placed in tOrt Sumpter.
1 he Steamer Niagara will be fitted out immedi-
ately to convey them back to the coast of Africa.
Proceedings have been had to contscate the vessel
and punish the crew. J he evidence is complete.
One OF the parties having turned States Evidence
Sailing Of the Hermann.
The Steamer Hermann, of Capt. Randdis Califor
mia line of Pacific Steamers, sailed from New ork
for San Francisco, August 23d, and will be followed
by the Washington, Sept 23d
The White Stebbin's Company are making active
preparations for resunfing travel the Nicaragua
route. steamer TOR the lake, named "Cass YRS
Sara" made trial trip in New York, the day of
the 4th and would leave for Nicaragua on the Ith.
Two other steamers were also fitting out for the riv
er. It was expected thst the first steamer OF the
new line would leave New oak on the 10Th of DC
tober, to connect at San Juan del sud with the
Hermann.
The Tehauntepec Company's steamer, Poydras,
with men and materials for opening the Tehaun
tepec road was lost at sea by laundering on the
18th inst. All hands saved; cargo and vessel to-
tai loss: probably this accident saved the lives of
California uassengers who might have risked a
voyage at some future time.
The Democrats of Mich. gan held their State Con.
vention for the nomination of State officers. Chas
E. Stuart, Of Kalamazoo county was nominated for
Governor, Geo. C. Monroe, of Hillsdafe, for Lieut.
Governor, and J. P. King of Mackinac, for Secre-
tary of State The resolutions passed express con
fidence in the Administration Of President Buchan.
an and declare adherence to the Cincinnati Plat
form.
The Board of Commissioners in Kanas, constitu-
ted III the English Bill, have issued proclamation
declaring the proposition rejected by 9,5lz majori
ty. The whole vote cast Is 0ss ; no fraudulent
vote was received.
The Massachusetts Democracy, in State Conven-
ton, made the following nominations Governor
Erastus d. Beach Lieut.. Gov. Chas. Thompson
Secretary of State, John NJ. Cone State Treasurer,
CYRUS Pierce State Auditor Leymore l., Mead