The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-21


Another Rope Walker.
"SSAp GE FALLS CROSSED ON A WET CORD BY MONS.
DRLAvB-20,O00 PEOPLE PRESENT.
From the Rochester Union, August III
The great feat OF crossing the Genesee river and Falls
upon rope was successfully accomplished yesterday al
ernoon in the presence Of the largest array spectators
this city The time designated for crossing was from two
TO four cock-a large margin being gwen for conugen
ces-tne state on the weather being the most important
one during all the forenoon people hocking TO the
CITY and BY noon the public houses Overlooking with
sntss and Thousands were In the streets without taking
quarters all BY two O'Clock large number had gath
cred about the river banks upon mills wherever
an eligible position in Of the rope could be obtained
accommodation Of few thousands, by ar Hotchise,
last filling up and at three O'Clock the seats all taken
and many were standing along the high bank.
Wnhe the crowd was ponr1ng TO Falls head clouds
began to sathcr and a storm threatened. The
nuiipg Of the distant thunder admonshed the
aces, silks and crnone in danger There was no
Shelter al hand for such multitude but all were 80
eager TO witness the fsa, that they remained until the
ram came down 10 torrents, and then all did not leave
some sought shelter where could be found while others
stood 1rm and met the storm in the open field
came on there was desire that Deave should perform
the feat by anticipating the time and disapp ntng those
Sc, TO rather than those already there This
sould We think, bave been the BEST under the crcum
stances and Deave was Disposed 10 do but ohers
who nad something 70 about IT, urged DELAY, alleging
mat the shower would be light and that the feat )ad be
performed afterwards few let the grounds thinking
dat the walking would be postponed as the rope
set and thus made unsafe Inoeed, many who had
croaked before yesterday and who went to the ground
70 hod fault and belle Delave, said that he had
rot the courage to walk the rope, wet or dry,
They were mistaken in the metal Of the man He had
determined to walk the rope and would have done
no at hand TO apply to his Messengers
were despatched for this indispensable article, but
she sky became clear, and the sun shone with power
sufficient TO dry the apparel of those who had stood
in the storm At ten minutes past four Deave appeared
dressed in his circus uniform, and went straghtway to
the end OF the rope upon the Falls field With his ap.
pearance there was general rush to the bank and con
siderable confusion but when became evident that he
had determined TO the river, the multitude became
quiet and breathessy silent took his position
and made ready for the journey
Deave made bis bow 10 the audience took up his pole
and walked boldly but cautiously forward he had
gone far before was apparent that he abored under dis
tight should have BEEN and his balancing pole was
so Timber thas frequently caught in the guys And what
10 more the rope wet But Delave moved on balAnc
much skill ~ TO satsy all thai he had confidence him
self As he approached the sheet OF falling over
which the rope passes at the west end, 1t thought by
many that he would falter but he did net and passed
safely to the roof Of the sswm. His arrival the west
side was greeted with cheers that rent the and echoed
along the chssm OF the river below. After remaining
about four minutes upon the west SIDE Deave again took
up bis pole for the return BE walked steadily forward
ing his pole across the guys he then laid himself upon
the rope lergthwise st back ward then forward After
proceeding little farther he stopped and resting FIRST
upon one foot and then another bowed very low
the audience in Falls ned. He next walked rapidly 70
the place Of starng making long strides assembled
10 the east bank Of the river. His landing was
the signal for immense cheering, and the success
full adventurer was seized by his friends and borne
away IL triumph The dience then speedily withdrew
ali satAhed that Delave had successfully performed ali
that be had promised TO do, and he performed under
great disadvantages
The rope wet snd not properly stayed. Those who
have seen Bondn walk at Niagara all agree that this fea.
Of Ielave was more perous Bondins rope is firm,
does not yield beneath his step neither is there side
motion The guys are arranged that his weight tends
to make them tighter. But the the case yea
terday with Deave Some OF his guys sackened by
the depression and the rope had great deal sway
far more than would have had the STAYS had been
perfectly adjusted.
On the whole was great triumph for Delave Bou
DIN WAC present. and told thai he said few
minutes before Deave upon the rope that was not
In safe OF suitable condition for man 10 walk Those
who have sad so much sgsnst Deave, and endeavored
to perform ihe feat are now silent and find their guns
spiked. Not one OF them can be seen TO day.
We are told upon good authority that two Of the guys
to Deaves rope were jerked violently the shore by
hardly willing to believe that there were those pre-
sent SO hendsh ~ 70 do such with malicious intent
We know that there were those who said great many
mean things Of Deave and Of the Rochester people,
cause they come how In the interest Bondn and
Niagara Falls; but not want TO believe they would
do mean act 10 alemp. TO throw Desve from the
rope These fellows will be here NJ more Deaye
Will walk sgain next Tuesday and to the man VINO
throws any impeachment IN his way. The people OF Ro
chester can take OF him. and they have enough
OF hs enemies 10 be able to identify them every time they
| appear.
Beyond the damage done clothing by the rain which
must have been great nothing occurred the plea
Of the day The multitude of strangers left the city
the afternoon and evening" and ali quiet ut an early
hour Of the night