“FINIS.”
“THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.
“Saturday, August 12, 1865.
“The events of the last ten days have caused so much anxiety to the chiefs of this expedition, and, indeed, to all on board, that it appeared to us unseemly to allow our funny writer, or any one in our employ, to utter any ill-timed joke. That anxiety is now over, and though it be not supplanted by the exultation of success, let us accept our failure in the healthy spirit shown by the chief sufferers, and with an expression of sincere regret let us wipe from our brain what of the past is unavailing, and turn to the future with that hope and confidence which are justified by the experience gained by failure. As in kingdoms they say, ‘The king is dead; the king liveth,’ so let us say, ‘The cable is dead; the cable liveth.’ All honor and glory to our new sovereign!
“DEEP-SEA FISHING.
“It being ascertained that the sea-serpent was somewhere in latitude 51° 30’ N., longitude 39° W., Captain Anderson, accompanied by Messrs. Canning and Clifford and a party of scientific gentlemen, endeavored to capture the monster. It being found that the lazy brute lies perfectly still at the bottom of the ocean, and being fed by sea animals, a bait was useless. A strong wire rope, with a grapnel attached, was lowered to a depth of 2000 fathoms. After drifting a while, they grappled the monster and brought him up 1000 fathoms, when, unfortunately, the swivel gave way. Two or three attempts were made, with a like result, and it was resolved to postpone all operations to a more favorable time.
“ADVERTISEMENT.
“Captain Anderson will sell by auction in the chief saloon of the Great Eastern, on Saturday, August 12th, at one o’clock, the following articles, the property of various gentlemen leaving their present quarters:
“Lot 1.—The Great Eastern. For cards to view apply to Mr. Gooch, on board.
“Lot 2.—The good-will of the Atlantic Telegraph Company. (This invisible property is in Mr. Field’s possession.)