Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-31
THE ATLANTIC CABLE.
Additional Particular.


HEARTS CONTENT, N. f., July 2z-The
cable has Al length been laid.
Al seven O'Clock this morning the signal on
seal Cove Hilt went mp, and cry was raised
that steamer was certainly in sight Excite
ment instantly arose, and steam was got up on
ooard the Margaretta Stevenson without delay
ness tor start two more steamers appeared in
the distance, and few minutes after the Mar
gareua Stevenson steamed out the Narrows
me entire cable feet soon came in view. the
1reat Eastern Ioomed up in huge black pro-
portions and heading in for telegraph buoy
number six. In the course Of an hour with
gas ses, we could make out distinctly the diff
ferent vessels the first in order being the Niger
then the Terrible, and then the Great Eastern,
followed by merchant steamer.
COMMUNICATING WITH TIE NIGER.
When we got alongside the Niger, Mr. Kerr.
commander OF the Margaretta Stevenson. asked
Captain Bruce "What newsf"
Captain Bruce said sein right. We have
news 10 the day before yesterday from Europe.
Ine Amazon was run down of Portland ON
The Sd. Did you know thatP
Mr. Kerr mo, sir. What news OF the
war 7"
Captain Bruce. The Austrians are getting
licked like blazes. Would you like TO hear the
latest telegram
Mr. Kerr. Yes
The Margaretta gig, which had communi-
Gated with the Niger, then returned TO our
vessel with a long telegram with news about
the war and general matters to the oath inst
I'M. Inc teleerams Were received on board our
could scarcely realize the fact that we were
actually pernslng accounts of events that had
occurred only few days since. Ii is difficult
10 describe the sensation Of pleasure felt by all
on board the Stevenson. Mr.. Kerr and Mr.
Maxwell shook each other py the hand and
almost jun, ed about the deck in absolute low
ful congratulanon.
ALONGSIDE THE GREAT EASTERN
Al eight and a half o'clock the Steven son
was alongside the Great Eastern, and Captain
Kerr spoke with Captain Anderson and Cap
tam Bruce, OF the Niger. Cyrus w Field
made his appearance on the paddle box bridge
and waved his handkerchief to us IN token of
success. The action was responded TO by ali
on board our steamer as well as by a hearty
round of cheers.
The Myers gig then went alongside the
Great Eastern and took on board Mr. Field
who was Immediately rowed to Hearts Con-
tent.
THE SPLICE WITH THE SHORE END.
Aoont nine o'clock the Great Eastern came
10 standstill In hundred fathoms OF water,
shore end cable was &C mrnenced The big shin
was at this time mile and q quarter from
Hearts Content. The Niger lay at one side
and the steamer Medway ou the other side of
the Great Eastern. A number of rowboats
put out from the stern of the big ship, and after
about half an hours work a large hawser was
attached to the cable. The cut was made, and
Inc cable and hawser ere placed on board
TWO large and the other small boats engaged in
the operation, while three guns at the same
moment Numbered out a grand salute in honor
OF the event. All hands Of the Great Eastern
sent up rousing cheers, and q scene OF enth n
slasm followed. Hats were thrown in the air
handkerchiefs were waved, and deafening
shouts rent the air. Our own little craft was
not the least demonstrative in enthusiasm. ON
GERS and crew responded 10 the cheers of the
Great Eastern.
BOARDING THE GREAT EASTERN
About ten O'Clock was permitted to board
the Great Eastern, and the first person tbst
greeted me on stepping on deck was Mr. c.
Lundy, superintendent OF the Atlantic Tele.
grapn at Hearts Content He saysthe voyage
was perfect success, not a single accident
having occurred the whole way. The splice
was made on the 13th, and at twenty minutes
past three tGreen witch tine) the big ship started
on her westward course.
IN HEARTS CONTENT HAHBoR.
The Great Eastern entered Hearts Content
harbor about half. past nine O'clock While
she was steaming through the Narrows the
shores OF the little village were lined with
people, and scores OF small boats dotted the
surface of the water. The six colliers in port
were decked with bunting. and every house
displayed flag in honor OF the occasion From
The hag-stan of the Telegraph House the stars
and stripes hoated gayly. The big shin also,
carried the American banner, beside the union
jack and the Atlantic telegraph flag presented
oy MT fleld on the occasion of the first cable
expedition.
The Great Eastsrn came to anchor precisely
at ten A NJ and was boarded immediately by,
great crowd of visitors. male and female
In the meantime the splicing fleet proceeded
slowly on with the work of connecting the
shoIe ana mann caOle. The end OF the main
cable was taken on board the steamer Medway
about quarter 10 two M aud the splicing
began.
MONTREAL.
MONTREAL. July 29.-The announcement of
the success OF the laying Of the Atlantic cable
was made here to. day. and was made the oc-
casIon OF universal rejoicing every where.
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, July 29.-There was great ex.
citement here to-day at the announcement Of
the reception of foreign news through the At
lantic cable.