The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-23
kSCTE-R NEW POSTAL TELEGRAPH
PROJECT.

vi oihcTWiSt cntrgeS 10 government not 10 cx-
coed two cents per word between any two points.
IA this proposed new telegraph line Is another
thrust at the Western Union monopoly and ~ very
little notice has been given to 1t In the newspapers,
seha you copies OF the petition and b which con-
tam all the particulars The line IL to be built
on an improved plan, which viii be proof against
changes OF weather and at the same time secure
greater durability and economy.
The following petition OF Mr.. Han affords all the
required information the subject
The petition OF James +. Hall in behalf OF himself
and associates 10 the Senate and House OF Represen-
tatives OF the United States respecifuy Represents
that the present system OF telcgraphing involving
messages between the different parts and portions Of
the United States, has become q burden not only To
private individuals but 10 the government Itself in
the use Of such means OF communication. notwth-
standing the alleged reductions made In such
charges, and believing that any change OF the system
itself by the introduction OF new features the con-
structlon OF lines OF telegraph that may render
such lines more permanent. Offering greater
facilities In the transmission OF me asages at
reduction OF OnS-half the present cost,
OF transmitting communications so that the maxi
mum charge to the government should not exceed
two cents per word between any two points, thus
establishing uniform rate OF charges over tla
whole United States, would secure the SANCTION ana
support or the government, would hereby pieSens
the following plan OF construction for the conSiiera-
ton Of Congress aud the committee having charge
OF the subject matter OF this petition, well AZ the
estimates OF cost or construction and probable re-
suits II constructed In the manner described ~ fol-
proposal to build teleefaphc line between tho
cities Of Boston, New York, Philadelphia Baltimore
aud washington: to make IL OF such durable ma
terils and upon such an improved plan OF coIstruc-
ton that messages can be constantly transmitted
regardless OF tie variations OF temperature Or any
uniavorable conditions OF atmosphere at all hours
OF the day and night, and at one-half the present
charge for telegraphic messages. For the purpose
OF combining all the latest improvements In the
struction and working OF the telegraph in Europe
and In the United states, we propose TO use iron
extent oil 100000 In number. with unvaryng sue
cess, us per tracings and description hereto
annexed. Air cables, similar to or an improve
ment upon the specimen herewlth the cables have
seven wires each, each wire and each curve having
perfect insulation and intended to last under or
binary circumstances for ten years or more without
any deterioration Batteries OF u new method les
Instruments with all the late improvements for the
through wires. These Instruments have lately
transmitted 600 letters per minute upon SINGLE
wire. Instruments for the distribution OF messages
from each central Office to the numerous sub offices
IN the various cities connected by the line as now
proposed and by Its subsequent extensions. These
instruments require only one minute for such dis
triblti0n. and used Us city despatch line, can OBJ
tain answers from any part fanny Of the cities named
within ten minutes.
The entire cost OF construction with one cable Of
seven wires Is estimated at about s2,oOoOoo; each
additional cable about S750,000.
The estimated earnings of the line with only one
cable OF seven wires is as follows, iz.:8Oo letters
per each wire. seven wircs 700 words per minute,
$4,000 words per hour. and estimating the actual
~
only gives daily product Of 100000 words at twp
cents per word s......................
Estimated cost OF service and ali contingent
expenses ......................... i'4"
Estimated net profit per day. $500
Full working days per year, 300 annual profit estl-
mated 81. 100000.
In order to accomplish the results above stated no
appropriation asked from the government; bus
what "a solicited and desired IS that by proper legisa
ton the parties hereto may be allowed and empow-
eredto construct such line or lines upon the ordinary
va n a m ms
bridges, streams rivers, Xc. and that their rl9hB
IN the construction thereof and in the maintenance
OF such line when constructed, be by law protecteJ
That such line or lines between the cities OF wash
ngon, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York and Boston
shall be completed in The manner described within
two years after the passage Of any bill authorizing
the construction thereof and AT time after three
years successful operation OF such line or lines the
government shall be empowered to take possession
OF and purchase SAID line or lines Mt such prices AZ
may be agreed upon between the parties hereto aud
the Post 0illce Department; aud To facilitate inc
building OF such line or lines OF telegraph. rfd la
consideration OF tle price to be charged me govern
ment-tygo cents per word for the transmission OF
messages between any two points connected by thG
proposed Ine upon any extension fs5lne mat may
hereafter be authorized parties hereto be author
Zed 10 import. free Of duty all such materials and
manufactures a. are required, or mag be used, IN !
the construction OF said line or lines o. telegraph 10
make the same practical and operative, Intending
specifically telegraph poles or metal or Otherwise,
telegraph cables and instruments TO work the same
Annexed tracings OF the polo and iul ue-
scripton of the size, weight, &c.:-
An act for the construction OF lines Of telegraph be-
tween Boston. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
lie il enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
scn,atlves OF the United states in CONGRESS assem-
OledFirst. that James I. Han, OF the CITY ana SaDe
OF New York and such persons az he may associate
with him FOR the purposes hereinafter spgslaed, y
hereby authorized and empowered, under the
direction and supervision OF the rostmastef
General, 10 erect, construct use ahu equp
ae or osa neS So OF yor seeSInph BanoTs
| and Washington over and upon any line or rou.e ol
travel. by post road or otherwise by railroads and
utra
| or that may be used mail routes OF INC Ointeu
states; ana that said party or paroles snai DC pro-
tectcd IN the erection construction ana use tncieot
upon the lines routes above ucsignated, saii iins
| or lines to be BUNK win metallic poles ana AK
cables.
made 10 the government Of the United STATES,
or To any either or the departments thereof 100
the transmission OF messages upon the uue or ines
or telegraph constructed IA Aforesaid shall not ex-
coed TWO cents per WORT befweef any Two points
upon said llne and that said government shall iiava
Al ali times the right To the exclusive use OF the said
line or lines Of telegraph whenevg tue saie sial %
required for tie public benefit o. for the trans mis-
sion Of government messages.
And b. IL further enactei-Tltd, that for the pur.
poses OF the construction Of sucu hne or nnes u
telegraph The said Hail aud his associates ara
hereby authorized and empowered 10 Import Tree OF
duty such material or materials that can or NAV
properly De used D the construction and erection
OF sIci line lines OF telegraph liicluiiDR poscs.
WIRES cables, Instruments, &C., fer the flii and CON-
Ana be Il further enacled-rovrth that ssd Inc or
lines or telegraph between the elites oi ivston, sew
York, Philadelphia, B9itHnare anu NasnugIOns
shah he fully Lut. constructed and ready
for successful operation Sitlua two years from the
time OF the passage Of fms OH aud tue same De-
comes a law.
And be il further ensctcd-Irfth. that the govern
Dcpartn,ept snail be authorized. after three years
Of successful operation such line or lines, to pur
chase the same with itsor their equipments, NJ tha
actual cost price Of TIE construction Of Tie safna,
slld cost OF corstructsn TO DO defined 70 mean tina
actual money value tiat shall have been pail by the
said Hall and his associates for the materials CON-
posing the tine ana " equipments, tncudlng all ex
penscs charges cosiinssou and interest at the d1to
OF tsl surrender u said line or llnes 70 the Post
once Department
And be II turner enacted--sixth, that the Fost.
master General shall be empowered 10 appoint n
Director of telegraph, who shah be The Gust odlsn
Of all the materials and equipment or 81 line or
lines that may he imported by said Hall eQd ass0-
oates, at the dine OF their importation. whose duty
shall be 10 rant permits for their use n tue con-
structon OF said line or lines and to designate the