Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-08-27
ReiOicingS Throughout the Country,

Tuesday was a day of great rejoicing
in all parts of the cauntry, over the sue
cess of the Atlantic telegraph cable
The ringing of bells, the firing of can
non, speechmaking, "etcetera o'forth,
the details of which would cover bed
blanket in minion type. We notice only
those demonstrations possessing the
greatest interest.
A salute of 100 guns was fred and
all the city bells rung one hour at Bos-
ton, and in the evening the Common
was illuminated.
At West Lebanon, n. H., Capt. Jos.
Woods, veteran of the Revolution,
aged SO years, rang the church bell with
vigorous arm. In his youth he saw
England and America divided, but now
forever reunited.
The citizens of Albany got up an i'm
promptu celebration Monday night, and
in brief space the streets, from being
deserted, were alive with enthusiasm,
bonfres, cannonades, military salutes,
&c. 1t was ohe of the greatest displays
ever witnessed in the city. A precise
ly similar demonstration was made at
Detroit, on Monday night.
Every piece of hunting to be had in
Baltimore was Haunted to the breeze on
Tuesday. A salute of 200 was fired,
and all the bells were rung.
A salute of 100 guns was fired from
the Philadelphia navy yard, Tuesday
morning, and a similar salute from cor
ner of Broad and Washington Streets
An accident occurred at the last round
of the latter, the cannon being prematu-
rely discharged, and arms of two artil-
lerymen were shattered.
: A salute of 100 guns were fired at
New York, and in the evening the public
buildings were illuminated, and MANY
bonfres lighted in various parts of the
city.
, At Poughkeepsie, n. Y. Tuesday
evening, salute of 100 guns was free
+ and all the bells in the city were rung
The military and fremen were out il
full force and the procession proceeded
4 to the residence of Prof. Morse, TIVE
/. miles below the city. Tonight public
meeting will be held at which Benson
. Losing will read an historical sketch O
the telegraph, and Gilbert Dean AM
+ others are expected to speak.
Alternate salutes of 200 were fire,
% from both the English and American
sides of the river, at Calaies Me-, O.
h Tuesday evening.
The excitement which the receipt {
d the queens and presidents message
produced in Rochester, N. Y, has neve
had its parallel. At midnight, Tuesda
lie night, meeting was called for an in
mediate expression of rejoicing, and i
e, ten minutes time the largest hall in tn
b, city was filled to Overlooking. Numel
|: Gus speeches were made and listened
I'd with marked attention. The fire con
OF panies turned out en- masse and parade
lp the streets until late hour, accompanie
lie by numerous bands of music playin
at national airs. The excitement continue
pc all day Wednesday, and almost the Ell
Up tire population made preparations to ill
er inmate their dwellings. In the evenin
On the Osborne House was brilliant wit
eighteen hundred lights.
The telegraph celebration at Pitt
burge. Pa, to-day, (Thursday,) will |
a brilliant affair. At o'clock p. H., g
business will be suspended, when all IL
bells in the city will be rung and salu
" of one hundred guns fired. In the ev
- ming there will be torchlight processic
by the various civic societies under
general illumination of public buildin
, and private houses. On the rivers the
- will be an Illuminated regetta by all Il
boat clubs.
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