[Fayetteville, Ark.] The Arkansian, July 7, 1860
The wires were uncoiled and stretched from insulator to insulator, through and beyond this city, last Wednesday, on which day the electric pulse first thrilled through our midst. Fayetteville is now in instant connection with the world. May the Telegraph be the forerunner of more magnificent enterprises, until our city shall become a great inland city, the Seat of Learning, Science and Art, and beloved of Peace and Prosperity.
To the indefatigable exertions of Mr. Parsons, Telegraph Agent and skilful Operator, the friends of the Telegraph are greatly indebted for the office here.