The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-07

pondcrous bar Of IRON gradually apcrs ntoa smaller and
lighter the depth Of wsssr and distance from the
shore increases Uoder the rocks is for nve miles out
two and half inches in diameter ~ ten miles distance
only two inches at 6fteen miles 10 one and
half inches, al twenty miles TO inch and Ut
twenty nve miles Of It's length merges into the
ordinary size Of tho deep wire, with which hss 70
be joined
srSEc#Ss on sas kSasr " HERRr, Yrx, AND
On Saturday morning the IsyIue Ss the Atlantic c.h,.
was cotn'nenned by hsu'ing rcn the Caroline
one extreme Of the shore end land joining the
wire oonsinea IN 10 with the batteries instrument
room A very large nunbSr of lsdisx and gentlemen
were assen'bd 10 witness the IlnmediateIy ON
its consummstion the Knight Of Kerry ssid -
feel that IN the preeeDc~ ~ many who have taken
an active and useful part Ia this undertaking it NAV
occasion but from The very beginning have felt
interest which am sure the humblest person
present has also fel' in tins greatest undertaking Of
modern uuss. (Cheersl ] believe there never has
been an undertaking IN which, not b speak disparag
ngly Of the commercial spirit and the great resources
ana strength OF the land, that valuable spirit has been
mixed ny with much thai above IT, combining all
the most noble sentiments for the most beneficial pur
poses, and 10 unite great inent with another
don't think should he quite silent when such an
undertaking has been naugurated. II has been dis
whether or not tbir ceremony shonld bc n.ned
with prayer Whether that shall be done not | am
sure there y not pres who the
uto-t thank illness ~ the Gyer of all good for ing
enabled those who have taken active part IN IL 10
bring the great undertaking a condition which am
sure, viii have happy issne (Hear hearl don't
by the first Atlantic Telegram Glory to God in
the highest, and earth peace, good will toward
men. shall not detain you with another word and
will only ash You Ia give the hesres cheers for snc
cess OF the undertaking; aud will also the liberty
OF asking you when you have done that give three
cheef Tor gent cnAn who has here
venience, and has done n very great honor not opy
from s position and character but from the interest ne
has alwsys shown in this undertaking call on Won TO
give three hearty cheers for Robert Peel (Cheers)
Sir RosERr PE,L-Gentlemen As he Knight of Kerry
has well observed this is one OF the most impor,ant
eoutd no ased pp.b
ss tends 10 draw together links Of aty and friend
ship between us and mighty Continent On the other
side oi the Atlantic trust, the Knight Of Merry has
30 Justly observe ed that u may tend only promote
the peace and the commfrce Of the world but may
also lead to union OF feeling and 10 good fellowship
tween those two great countries which will he joined
together trust that this work which has been
So happily inaugurated may be succ essful under
the exeriions Of those who have taken part in
II this day and for time past Gentlemen
think the progress Of this undertaking deserves that
We should pay the highest compliment that gwen
10 those who for the lat week or ten dsys have
been actively engaged here In carrying the
the stage which has already arrived at All those men
around have most willingly lent hand 10 give sue
10 the undertaking There ID a gentleman standing
here who day and nght has given his whole time no.
gether with numerous others here present 10 seeing that
no one single thing should be wanting TO give perfect and
complete success-to what We about TO lay down
at the,very bottom OF the mighty Atlantic that magnin
which beats into the Of shores
with everlasting pulsations this silver toned
zone which will join In such way they
joined before nj distance OF thousand elk hun
dred miles believe, the United Kingdom u England
anu America Along mat toned trust,
often pass words Of peacewords which will tend pro-
mote the commerce and interest OF the two countres
and shall all ofcr up prayers for the pllsh
ment of undertaking for the Of which pese
vering industry and all the mechanical skill Of the age
have been brought 20 bear Nothing has been wanting
the Part Of human skill and AID, and therefore
trust that In future, a. now, he band Of Divine
Providence VIII be upon this Undertaking (hear,
hearand that as this great vessel the Great Eastern
Is about steam the Atlantic with It's
nous cargo mishap misfortune may In any
way 10 mpcril disturb the OF undertak ng
which has been So happily commenced by the who
has Passed The cable into the chamber whence ts
silver will hereafter pass ask you ALL therefore,
TO give cheer In honor Of my noble friend, the knight
OF Kerry. (Checvl
Sir RopErr PrEi-Now gentlemen, probably one OF |
the first messages that may be sent through that cable
when laid may be communication from the Sovereign |
OF this great country 10 the great ruler OF the mighty
continent the other side of the Atlantic therefore
ask to rve ree hearty cheers Tor her Majesty the
The KNigHr or KERpY-Tbrec cheers for Mr. Glass and
the Atlantic Telegraph and Maintenance COMPANY
Cheers.
SIR ROBERT rtEt--Tbree cheers for oil the Atlantic
Telegraph Companies Cheers
Mr. GLAss-On behalf Of myself and those connected
with me beg 10 return thanks. | am glad that our
abors have been appreciated by those around b. such
an extent assure you that the work that has been 50
Tar onphshed has been Of great anxiety TO
US all but that sDxey has been essenod very much by
Ihe fact that have landed cable VIII ch we one
'rd all believe to nc perfect believe nothing can in
efere with the successful laying of the cable bat tho
hand Of the Almighty, who fules the wDds aud waves
% far AS human ski has gone, believe We have pro
iucoc ali that could b. desired We have now 90 erer
our payers to the Almighty that lie will grant 90 IN. on
iertskifg conunuatIODo Of success
SiH hDBERr IFEI Az liilusIO has been made 10 ttc
nler OF abe continent VIII cb this cable will roach 4
tsc yos vitb hearty good Will, Health aud Happncsa
% The Rpl@r of % '""nd Sfaien President Iolns,, y
vheersy