The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-13

from all tbe paobo buildings daring the ray OF toe
Niagara
Today regatta was got up in honor Of the occasion
and the vessels remained the whole week every day
would be marked BY some festivAy me hospitality OF
the people 10 unbounded.
THE CABLE AND CAPTAIN SANDS.
me following copy Of despatch from Mr. Field
70 Capt Sands, Lave Of the eusquehannah:-
TRINITY BAY, August 8, 1858
Capt JOSHUA SANDS, Fairfield, Conn
Many, many times, my dear Captain Sands, have
thought Of within the last few weeks and wished that
you, with the good ship susqushannah had been with
while lay ing the Atlantic telegraph cable.
Very truly, your friend, CYRUS W. FIELD.
THE WAY THE QUEENS MESSAGE Is TO BE
RECEIVED.
BosroS, August IL, 1853.
Nearly all the neighboring cities have voted 70 mako
suitable demonstrations upon the receipt Of the Qaeens
message In Charestown-t the birthplace Of Professor
Norse-bes 70 be ruug, sautes fred, flags displayed
and the citizens generally will illuminate their residences
Notning definite has yet been done by the authorities
this city bell ringing and perhaps the firing of
salute.
ALBANY, August IL, 1868.
The Common Council meet specially TO night 10 provide
for grand celebration TO commemorate the laying OF the
Auant cable.
THE CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK.
THE SECOND MESSAGE TO BE AN EXCHANGE OF COM
PLMENTs BETWEEN NEW YORK AND LONDON
ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGNIFICENT DISPLAYS
THE BELLS TO BR RUNG AND FLAGS HOIsrED, ETC.
The Joint committee Of the Common Council having in
charge above named subject held their second meet
ing yesterday, and announced that was also to be
private one.
Mr.. Lowber was attendance the representative Of
the Newfoundland Telegraph Company.
The CHAIRMAN OF the commiae stated that he had
ceved communication from J. W. Hadned, Of Williams
burg, rendering display Of fireworks at the City Hall
on the of the second celebration. The commu
ncation submitted To the committee, and the clerk
directed 70 notify Messre Lliendsh and Hsd6eld to at
tend at their next meeting.
On motion, was resolved tina. the military fire
civic societies. be requested to unite with the committee
in making grand demonstration at the second celebra
ton.
resolution was passed. requesting the shipping the
harbor and all the public buildings, hotels &c. TO hoist
their flags at both celebrations.
ON motion, Alderman Honmirs and Couucilmen Bunce,
Ross, ynes and Bckford were appointed sub commit
tee OF five to make arrangements for he great public
dinner, and report 10 the full committee a. soon ~ pos
sble.
was resolved hA. the Atlantic Telegraph Company be
requested TO pass through the great cable the
message, q greeting from the city OF New York 70
London.
lights would be required To illuminate the City Hail. and
motion 70 appropriate $500 70 defray the expense OF
them made
appropriated 10 pay for illuminating the City hail. but II
was lost and the original motion adopted.
The Committee on Stands reported thai they had been
already ordered and would be erected at the proper
| time In front OF the City Hall
The Committee on Music reported that music had been
ordered and would be in attendance at the approaching
celebrations.
The Committee Tar Barrels also reported that they
had been ordered.
The Secretary directed 10 notify the Police Com
missoners to have sufficient police force present at both
celebT atoms.
On MOTION the Secretary dlre,ted TO request the
commanders o. the forts at Now York the naval com
mander a, the Navy Yard, and the masters OF all the
merchant vessels in the port who haze in their power
TO fire salute upon the arrival OF the Niagara aud also
that the Commlsssry General ire salute from the Bat
terry the same occasion.
At this stage o, the proceedings the committee nd
Journed till eleven O'Clock this forenoon.