The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-11

HALIFAX, N. D., AuSubt Willow r.
no line to Newfoundland has closed for Che nht, and
hes brought confirmation Of the rumor that the
OPENS message to the President would be received this
evesps.
RECEPTION OF THE TELEGRAPH FLEET AT
ST JOHNS.
ST. JOHNS, N. f., August ell Pm.
ThGSiagars, Gorgon and Porcupne arrived here this
afternoon. After ooapg the Niagara will proceed to New
York Tho Gorgon Is 10 line Of soundipgs for the
Newfundland and London Telegraph Company from the
hesdf Placenta Bsy westward, and the Porcupine will
retun direct 70 Englsnd
Ahpeak the highest terms Of the way In which Mr..
Evsrtts paying out machine did its work, and Of the
admirable manner in which Captain Dayman led the
Niagrs with the Gorgon the great circle Of sail
ipg dripg the laying Of the cable.
Tosuuch praise cannot be bestowed Captain Otter,
Of VI Porcupne, for his thorough souudings in Trinity
Bay nd for the perfect In which he po.ed the
Nhgra q night 10 her anchorage there.
Outhe approach Of the telegraph fleet here the flags
werssp from every part Of the city AL the bells
wereses ringing guns fred everywhere, and the
ges,st enthusiasm displayed by the whole popua-
uon. The shores were lined with immense crowds Of
peope 70 welcome the feet.
Tn evening the city ia brilliantly Illuminated, and
everybody 10 wild with Joy.
Tomorrow, OF IL A. NJ, Mr.. Field is to be presented
within address from the Legislative Council and q. noon
w:hInother from the Chamber Of Commerce.
Ateven O'Clock the Governor gives q dinner TO Mr..
Field Capt Hudson and the officers OF the telegraph eet
AID .e IN the evening the citizens will close the festv
ties q skc day with grand ball.
CONGRATULATIONS ADDRESSES.
Applssso OF THE NEwfoUsDLAND IxsCUrIvE CouH
Gil TO Mr. FIELD.
Sr Jouxa N y. Aucu.t 10. 1853
n, following COPY Of the address presented TO Mr.
Yeld'odsy -
ToCyRrsw FrnD ESQ General Manager Of the Atlantic
releg sph Cgmpepy:-
We the Executive Council Of Newfoundland. hsv
grss, ana sincere pleasure In Offering you o1r
concentrations In the Of the grand pro.
jsci The laying OF the Atisaii; Telegraph cable Init
nAtsy acquainted have been with the eoterprs,
which has distinguished you from the commencement OF
the rest work Of telegraphc connecton between the
olo and New World, and feeling that under Provi
senG this triumph mainly due 70 your well
drested and noomitable exerons, desire 70 express
10 YOU high appreciation OF services 10 the cause
Of lie worlds progress and sympathy In those feel
res nseparabe IRON tho present profound result We
nse IN this achievement toe creation OF new bonds
Of commercial and social union between the people OF the
two nations thus mafveousiy connected; and we
are aiined remember the aid contributed towArd this
mos important object by the colony OF Nesiound
ans and the privileges SSo'Irss upon Ss 0d ,Ss
bea expectations OF tho results OF the cntcrprnc 70 all
the otcress associated with may beabuadauty fulfilled,
r.cmpense Tor your msoy a5ors and sacrifices from is
conception 10 the present hour
ca behalf Of The Executive Council Of Now oun ilsnd,
LAWRENCE y BaIEs, President
MR.. FIELDS REILLY.
To ibis address Mr.. Field abe the following reply
20 nm HONORABLE nm Executive Council on NrwFoUD.
TaSapsxr Ar -osoRApru GrSnxx.s:-I thank you
vth al NJ e the cordial manifestations OF your
tcod VIII ere is however, Io,hiag new 70 10 tn
,reesns tone ct your feelings Upsasas OF four years
lsc, 1rst ad before tue Legslsure OF this cooay
Ine pan uniting the two cootnents by OF the
telegraph, the coGmuncsuons received ready coun
and In the charter Q, iacopo .aor then passed
81 10 hnai accomplishment The terms OF that char
Tar were liberal ami encouraging; but had your
ccupses been guided py different spirii the protest
would have been abandoned, and years, perha 20,
ms passed without Witnessing THIS happy union
Of the two worlds Win the oenenceo. consequences
nv The colony the New Yorg, Newfoundland and Lon
don Telegraph Company made her the subject OF severe
the approving which you refer 70 thsm Every
enlifht<ned country recognizes right OF property Ia
thos Who orsssse work where science or sail, or o..
psa has been invested THIS protection necessary 10
oras the efforts Of men In new works OF puolc utility
for Who would SOW n he could not REAP; aud while
the Individual has hs reward, socety the gamer BY his
on he company represent the principle OF copyright
only involved, and think there can nos be no doaos
thai your policy has conduced 70 the nteress OF the colo
NJ wne confidently trust tina, tie future msy be pro-
ducive OF much benefit 70 your people from the great
work which from the bcKnnlns 70 the present Tune mas
had your consistent and liberal support shall look win
peculiar pleasure the advantages re.olng from the
proud positon OF this colony the teegrapnc copnec-
ton the New and Odd Worlds and shall be ever ready
10 promote your views OF advancement all the
In ny power. CYRUS W. FIELD.
ADDRESS or TIE ST. JOHNS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Field this afternoon received Inc following address
ii the nerchsnts Exchange, from the Chamber Of Com
perce-
10 c. w. FINN, Eso General Manager Of the Atlantic
Telegraph Company.
bign eradication of welcoming you your return n
these shores the OF the great under
taking which you have been engaged for some years
past Personally known you ere sir tothe members OF
interest indeassbe perseverance, In carrying out
the vast tcheme Of the Trans Atlantic Telegraph Company
and while they sympathzed with you Ia tue dssppont
mensyou must have experienced al the failure OF 1887
they fet assured that your well known energy combined
win The scientific skill OF those gentlemen who were a.
ISOLATED with you, would have eventually succeeded
success we're practicable. Devoting, sir, you have
done fortune and talents this great enterprise
the Chamber OF Commerce rece that you have seen IN
fulnlmeut OF your most ardent wishes, and they beg
express their ferven hope that you may spared
years enjoy the fruit OF your intense labor and that
you nay receive, on your return 70 your native land
sach welcome rom your oountrynen and friends q.
nights OF anxious care that You have passed.
WALTER GRTEvE, President
Mr.. FIELDS REsPovsr
Mr.. FIND ,o this address replied az folows:-
Nh PRESIDENT MExBERs or rHs CHAsprp oy CSpw
GENTLEMEN The address ron have presented "A
deeply gratifying 10 my feelings on this occssou viii
pc affect 70 conceal from you that the successful result
Of The laying Of the Atlantic telegraph cable s me with
srest Joy. While trust feel numbly thankful 70 the
ivsr Of al good for having permitted 10 be an instru
neat IN aiding the accomplishment Of work that s des-