The Portland daily press., 1869-07-28
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FRRNcH CABLE CELEBRATION.
DUxBURY, July H.-The cable celebration
programme to-day included a salute fired by
section of artillery from Boston, dinner un-
der large tent, and levee in the evening at
the residence of George w. Wright promi-.
nent citizen of Duxbury. The Inhabitants Of
the neighboring towns turned out en- masse
The ladies superintended the BANQUET. which
was elegantly and bountifully served
Rev Josiah Moore, of Duxbury, asked the
Divine blessing, and d. N. Clifford, as chair
man, welcomed the people with eloquent words.
q. b. Thomas, an old resident, responded to
the sentiment in honor of Duxbury. He paid
q warm 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 reu-
for deep ocean soundings, bringing the FIRST
specimens OF the bottom Of the ocean from q
depth OF more taan two miles. He referred IN
glowing terms to Daniel Webster, who might,
from his near residence, be almost called
Duxbury man. He concluded as follows:
Here, then, standing between the grave of
Webster and the harbor of the Pilgrims, we, in
the name of the American people. extend
cordial welcome to those who have consumma-
ted this gigantic undertaking. and offer our
heartiest wishes that this telegraphic wire may
be bond of perpetual harmony between the
old world and the new"
A sentiment in honor Of Massachusetts, was
responded to by Collector Russell
Boston, which was toasted. At the conclusion
of bis address Mayor Shurtleff stated that he
had received the following dispatch from Paris:
To His Excellency the Mayor Of Boston,
America: The. Prefect Of Paris, rejoicing in
this happy occasion of the closer union be-
tween the two countries, begs that the Mayor
OF Boston will accept his best compliments and
good wishes.
The Mayor stated that he had sent the follow
ing in reply:
Dux5aiy, Julv n, 1ses-To His Excellsncy
the Prefect of Paris the Mayor Of Boston sends
most hearty greeting. May the new bond of
union between the continents be one of peace,
prosperity and amity, and may the citizens Of
gratulatiJns in this great scientific accomplish
ment.
A few remarks appropriate to the occasion
were made by Mr.. Richie of Duxbury, and
then the following toast was given by the
''7ae French Atlantic Tslsqraphic Ca5ls-di-
rectly uniting two continents May it be to all
time only medium Of good will, and the pro-
moter of an international peace as serene and
undisturbed as that Of the still ocean deeps
through which it holds its course
This toast was responded to by Sir James
Anderson. he c0mplimented the manner in
which the festivities were carried out and those
participating in them. BE disclaimed all hon
or in the success of the cable enterprise, which
he thought was " holly due to the officers Of
the vessels which had just departed. The inn
portance Of the ocean telegraph was alluded to,
and Mr. Anderson claimed that to Cyrus w.
Field more than to any other man living was
owing the success of the Atlantic Cable. He
had heard that Mr.. Field opposed the landing
of the French Gable, and he would think it
strange of he did not. That gentleman Is large
ly interested in the Atlantic Gable, and it 10
but natural that he should defend his interests
so far as honorable opposition goes. They
should not feel offended at it, for under the
circumstances they would do the same thing
He had also heard that some opposition had
been made 10 the landing Of the cable, which
might also be due to Mr.. Field and his col
leagues, but he had no fear that any influence
would indoce the American people to act un.
Justly and allow millions of money to be spent
in laying a cable without having fair play
e. 8. Toby responded to toast TO commerce,
and toast to the ladies was briefly responded
TO by Lord Sackville Cecil.
Geo. b. Loring and Charles Levi Woodbury.
both made brief addresses, and the company
was dismissed.
The leyee in the evening at Mr.. Wright's
house was very quiet and exclusive.