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The True Northerner
Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan
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On August 16, 1858, Queen Victoria congratulates U.S. President James Buchanan on the successful laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, uniting Europe and America. Celebrations ensue in New York, and Buchanan replies emphasizing peace and neutrality.
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New York, Aug. 16.
To the Hon. President of the United States.
Her Majesty desires to congratulate the President upon the successful completion of this great international work in which the Queen has taken the deepest interest.
Cyrus Station, N. F. Aug. 16.
To the Directors of the Atlantic Telegraph New York:
Europe and America are united by telegraph. Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will towards men.
[Signed,] Directors Atlantic Telegraph,
Great Britain.
New York, Aug. 16.
The bells of old Trinity are now ringing a merry peal, flags are flying and cannons firing.
The greatest enthusiasm everywhere prevails at the joyful intelligence of the union of America and Europe by telegraph.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY.
Washington, August 16, 1858,
To Her Majesty, Victoria, Queen of Great Britain:
The President cordially reciprocates the congratulations of her Majesty, the Queen, on the success of the great international enterprise accomplished by the science, skill and indomitable energy of the two countries.
It is a triumph more glorious because far more useful to mankind, than was ever won by conqueror on the field of battle.
May the Atlantic telegraph, under the blessing of Heaven, prove to be a bond of perpetual peace and friendship between the kindred nations and an instrument destined by divine Providence to diffuse religious civilization, liberty and law throughout the world. In this view, will not all nations of Christendom spontaneously unite in the declaration that it shall be forever neutral and that its communications shall be forever neutral, and that its communications shall be held sacred in the passage to their places of destination even in the midst of hostilities.
Signed,
JAMES BUCHANAN
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Atlantic Ocean
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August 16, 1858
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successful completion of the transatlantic telegraph cable uniting europe and america; celebrations in new york; calls for perpetual peace, friendship, and neutrality of the telegraph.
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Queen Victoria sends congratulations to U.S. President James Buchanan on the telegraph's success. Directors announce the union of continents. New York celebrates with bells, flags, and cannons. Buchanan replies, praising the achievement and hoping it fosters peace and civilization, proposing its neutrality.