The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-16

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Six rousing cheers wore given fer Mr. Flea ~ she
RzxARKs o. DANIEL ooooR sso, Hn
MI Gooch was nsyt called and In resPonss saad few
worda His part ia the expedition had bean very smsll
confidence all engagedln enterprise with which he
might happen 70 DO connected. He had freely gvsn
anc cable S snsrprss and IN Viewing Il success Ss f
satisfaction which was participated In BY the whole
world. he congratulated Field Anderson. Smith.
'''-" '''e' RsxARxs os GAIT. HAMILTON
Can't Hamilton q director Of the Atlantic and Anglo
American Company, followed in response 70 frequent
calls. He happened to represent two compauies che
Atlantic and Anglo American Since his arrival in New
directors returning thanks for the zeal and energy dis
played the expedition, and be begged to repeat those
company, but It showed what 4 could do, for yet L
had only attempted one thng-the laying Of the cable
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America Nay u continue forever and promote peace
REMARKS o. Mr. CLAIMING
Mr. Channing's turn came next and when he got ON
his legs to speak he received with genuine and
hearty burst OF applause similar to that which greeted
Mr. Field He only INDUCED in very few remarks,
saying that he felt highly attered at his reception and
proud at having accomplished the great work. Like Mr.
working cables all tending towards carrying out and
bringing forward the Atlantic cable The work having
otherwise than proud at arriving safely at Hearts Con
tent-a delightful name for the termination Of their
labon. (Cheers.)
REMARKS or MR. wmLoucHBY SMITH,
After few words from Mr.. Henry Clifford, Mr. viii
loughby Smith was called for. He said silence was the
II he would Be- permitted to respond in that manner
(Iaughter) The good work had been accomplished
everything had been done for the best, and now all
nuruU tha of "a
cable, he said hundred and sixty messages had
been received, making GAIT words 3o,477 letters
interrupted That a very satisfactory result but
now that the line was down, he had no doubt whatever
RExAnxs or PROFESSOR THOMPSON.
Professor Thompson followed Mr.. Smith, and was
equally brief He considered the present cable the best
that bad ever been manufactured and predicted that
would last longer than any living that was preasut
That II worked we'll and was not merely line OF COM
municston but WORKING useful, satisfactory CABLE
Captain Hapin, chief officer Of the Great Eastern, was
tho next victim OF the coasters AS sailor he said ne
that he felt proud of his connection with the enterprise,
and proud of the satisfaction expressed by Captain An
officers and men attached to the Great Eastern. He
would only add for himself and brother officers that let
tho voyage be for weeks or for months ne and they
cheerfuly and to the letter. tCheering;) :,
CAPITA Moriarty R n. and Mr. Beckwth, Chief En-
gneer OF the Great Eastern said few words each.
Mr. Field SAID that there was present in the room a
gentleman connected with the Of Newfound
land and spoke Of the valuable charter grants given
to q few gentlemen who, twelve years ago, visited the
colony to take the initiative steps for the connection Of
Europe and America by telegraph From that time to
announcement to the enterprise He would give as
-0Newfoundand-God bless and prosper the
colony" and he would call on the Hon. Mr. Pnsent 70
respond. Great cheering.)
REMARKS on RSsESr
Mr. Pinsent member Of the Legislative Council, said
he felt great honor to be present on tho occasion.
That Newfoundland should be an essential to the accom-
pishment or the great work was fact OF which nc was
services Of Newfoundland, but he (Ar PinsenN would
SAY that In making the referred 70 the colony had
conferred distinction upon itself Had Il done other
barbarous Tho speaker NEXT dwelt at length upon
the services OF Mr. Field and observed that might be
that he stood out foremost and prominent among all
gagged In the undertaking deserving Of praise aud gra
Seps would 10 6 Ss S.sss e.
peace, and that other national rivalry would In future
exist except that which M greatest and best and NO other
such rivalry than that or which n Tsd was he chief
Captain Commereli, Of the Terrible, proposed rs
wives (sushssrl and summoned Mr. Desne, the secrs.
tary OF the Company and historian OF
the expedition, TO respond.
Mr.. Deane thought younger man than no should
would therefore cali upon some bachelor gentlemen
express themselves respecting their sweethearts
Gaughser) He saw around him several young men
doubt bursting to speak, for that gentleman had
been in his cabin to-day and had written very eloquent
therefore, Mr. Gooch would favor the company with
some remarks.
srEgcB OF Mr. G0ocB, R.
Mr. Gooch, yr son OF the NJ p said he did not know
whether Mr. Dcane alluded to Mr.. Gooch jr or Mr.
Gooch, ssn-Gooch father or Gooch the son. He would
beg however, to thank the company for connecting his
name with the sweethearts and wives.
This terminated the speaking, and the company ad
journed the coffee and smoking to enjoy their
Mocha and Havanas also fine music vocal and
instrumental besides little bit Of semitheatca per-
Torrance, which contributed much 10 the amusements
II was midnight before the festivities terminated
A GRAND PROSPECT
After the OF the Great Eastern from the work or
picking up the old cable submerged in 1885, u intend
cd to give grand ball. in which everybody connected
with the ship from the captain down 20 the boot Slask
Fields original ideas and he intends TO carry u out In
his own peculiar manner. The dancing win be-in the
two mammoth tanks which lately contained the electric
49, TUESDAY, July 81.
This Is the nrst fine day since that which
the cable arrived. Nothing particularly interesting has
ranspired. During the forenoon DR.. Fied, the Lord
Bishop Of Newfoundland, visited the Great Eastern and
pointed out Its wonders.
PRECEDENT IoHNsoNis MESSAGE.
About two r NJ local time) the Presidents message
10 Queen Victoria received here and Immediately
transmitted TO England the cable. After the nc
Acknowledgement OF It's reception by her Majesty at Os
the Great Eastern and the American coors were hosed
the telegraph station Few people understood the
meaning OF the salute, and FOR long time u was sup.
posed 10 be consequence OF the reception OF some
highly important md gratifying news from England.
Mr. Field also received congratulaory messages from
President johnson and Secretary Seward.
MORE
WEDNESDAY, August l, 1865.
The sieamtug Diamond arrived here this afternoon
with large party OF distinguished visitors on board
Right Rev DR. Mulock, Roman Catholic Bishop OF New.
foundland Hon. Ambrose shea, leader OF the govern
ment woodley Prowse, ESQ, member OF the Provincial
Assembly and a number OF merchants we're among tho
party. Dr. Mnock and Ambrose Shea came on behalf
or the government 10 congratulate the directors OF tho
Anglo American Telegraph Company on the success Of
the cable The steamer alongside the Great East
ern about three r. NJ and landed ts passengers who
were received with marked honor by Mr. Cyrus Fold,
Captain Hamilton, Mr.. Claiming, Mr. Clifford, Captain
Anderson and Captain Halpin.
AR Field received the visitors al the foot OF the gang
way and conducted them TO the grand saloon where
substantial lunch in readiness AMER partaking Of
the refreshments the visitors were conducted through
The shin by Messrs Claiming and clifford and pointed out
all the objects OF interest The party was subsequently
entertained at dinner, and spent the night on board
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