New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-28
TX, WEDNESDAY, JULY %, 1869.

pie TO be unjust, and he felt confident that they
were willing to give the new cable fair play.
That all s friends asked. II they did not do their
work at least as well the other line they would not be
entitled to the public support and should not expect It,
But although this cable laid the shores Of Massa
ohusets purely as commercial enterprise, yet every
right thinking man and woman would trust
that il might be great promoter and sustainer
OF the peace, and civilization Of the whole world Sir
James then referred to his many passages Of the Atlantic
600 in ALI and his yearly increasing respect and admira
ton OF this country in which he had many friends as
IN his own. He eulogized the talents and labors OF
Franklin and Morse and concluded with heartily thank
ing the company in the Of the projectors and d.
recors Of the Cable for the honor done them through
himself.
c. b Thomas an old resident, responded to the sent
ment in honor Of Duxbury. He paid tribute to
the memory Of the Pilgrim Fathers who landed near by
He referred to the history Of Duxbury and spoke OF the
aid that Lieut. Brooks, son of the town, had rendered
to science by his beautiful contriyance for deep ocean
sOundngs bringing the rst specimens Of the bottom Of
the ocean from depth Of more than two miles. He 70.
ferred in glowing terms to Daniel Webster who might
from his residence be almost called Duxbury man.
He concluded as follows: Here, then, standing be-
tween the grave of Webster and the harbor OF
the Pilgrims in the name Of the American people, ex
tend cordial welcome to those who have contaminated
this gigantic undertaking. and offer our heartiest wishes
that this telegraphio wire may be bond OF perpetual
harmony between the old world and the new.
sentiment in honor Of Massachusetts responded
to by Collector Russell. Mayor shurtlef responded
for the city Of Boston, which was toasted. AT
the conclusion OF his address Mayor shuf stated that
he had received the following dispatch from Paris:
10 Hs ErtIncy The Mayor Of Boston med The Project Of
two countries beg' that the Mayor Of Boston will accept bis best
phments and good wishes
The Mayor stated that he had sent the following re-
ply:
DuTBURY, July a. 1869.
To HIS Erctlency he Pt Of Pdrt' The Mayor Of Boston
sends greeting May the bond Of union between the
continents prosperity and An aud the citizens
ohe old and worlds rejoice IN mutual congratulations Oh the great
scientific accomplishment"
Just as the speaking was ending word brought to
the Chairman that the Cable had been brought the
marsh and the company rushing out en- masse to see the
joining OF the Cable 20 the wire, terminated the esyl
ties without any Formally. The contamination OF the
enterprise expected at shutdown, when direct tee
graphic communication between Boston was for the rt
time rendered possible The event was announced
by the discharge OF artillery and the perform.
ance Of national airs by the band. Mr. Boutwell,
allowed the Gable TO be landed free Of duty, was
done when the Cable between Washington Territory and
Vancouvers Island brought to this country. IL
thought that IL would be possible, as the Cable
Joined with the land wre for the Emperor Napoleon,
IN Pars 10 fire cannon in DuXbury by means OF cleo
trcity Had the Junction been effected earlier In the
day the experiment would undoubtedly have been tried
reception the evening, at the house Of OF the
prominent resident Of the town, concluded the cee
bTatiOn,