Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-26
DOMESTIC.
THE NAVY YARD.


This establishment which boasts the possession
within is bocseTs, -Of The largest vessel In the
ord, deserves passing notice both from its To-
! cation and It's value, rs furnishing the nation
with the means OF defence, on which we pride
ourselves more than on any feats OF arms on land
The Pert;isyfrdnio, is the greatest curiosity i'm
Naval Architecture Of which the world can boast,
and we are proud that she drew the name of the
state, which we have always considered the key
stone Of the Federal arch. She has 3 decks indie
pendent OF the spar deck, and is pierced for leo
| gums, but will probably carry 200 With her
complement OF men, which will not be less than
IL or l4o0, her giant dimensions, rounding stern,
ana an able commander, she may literally sweep
the seas and woe be to the enemy who attempts
TO cope with her single-handed. There are forty
OF nifty carpenters at work upon her at present,
anu our readers may form some idea of the work
yet to be executed to render her tit for service,
when we inform them that il would take 500 car
penters six months to accomplish ali that is neces-
sary. She is built after a model of Mr. Hum.
phreys, naval architect, who at great pains and
expense in visiting the European Navy Yards, be-
tore he adopted the present plan. Mr.. James
Keen is the architect who has superintendent the
work generally
In the adjoining buildings, the Raritan, a FRI
gate oil the hrst class, nearly completed, also built
with a round stern.
In the lard. the enormous ordnance, AZ Founders
lor me pennsylvania which lays in sullen silence,
ready to have its fury reused the call of the ma
ton. The best bower anchor Of The PENNSYLVANIA
weighs lOl7l lbs!! The Yard itself, to which has
lately been added CT tensive brick buildings for
the accommodation Of the various artisans employ
ed, Is IN excellent order; the marines were under
going an examination during our vist,and appeared
to advantage; their muskets were as neat as If
Just from the mint. In the stream lies the Cyane
which has passed through the hands of the Euro
pean nations, and finally through the agency OF
Commodore Stewart, came in our possession. Shs
was originally built in Denmark, from which ma.
sion she was captured by the French who again
lost her TO the English; the well known engage
ment where Commodore Stewart captured tho
Levant an her company, which vessel, however,
escaped, placed her on the list of American yes
sells. She is TO be hauled up and repaired. her
upper deck taken of, and converted into single
decsed sIoop of war. Further out lays the Sea
Euii, celebrated for her expedition against the pi-
rates, under Com. Porter. She is now rec eivinr
vessel, being past active service. There are few
places more worthy of beng visited by strangers
than our Navy Yard, and those who make the pro-
per application, may be assured OF polite recep-
ton, either from Commodore cambridge or his
officers. CPhti. Sat. Bulletin.
The new steamboat Columbus belonging TO
the Maryland and Virginia Steamboat Company,
made an excursion yesterday for the purpose of a
trial OF her machinery. She proceeded down the
Patapsco TO its mouth, and up the Chesapeake
Bay beyond POOLS Island On her return she per-
formed the distance from Pools Island to Fort
hlcHenry in a few minutes over two hours, and
from North Point in about one hour. Her rate of
| speed at the closest calculation was at least
| twelve miles per hour, and this attained I'M
der various disadvantages attendant on first ex-
pertinent. The trial was perfectly satisf tory te
| the President and Directors of the Company and
to the other persons on board and no doubt is en-
tertained OF her accomplishing an increased de-
gree of speed as soon she is in proper trim The
Columbus ispropelled by an engine of 100 horse
power, made by that excellent macainist Mr.
Charles Reeder. The IN Machinery is of the best
and handsomest workmanship, and in its operation
elected the unqualified appreciation of all who
witnessed 1t. The length OF the Columbus oil
deck is lei feet; breadth of beam so feet depth of
hold III feet; and extreme width Of the main and
upper decks 53 feet. She was built by Mr.. George
Gardner, in the most faithful and substantial man
ner' and combines great strength OF frame with
| beauty CT model.
The principal object of this boat is TO transport
| merchandise between Baltimore and Norfolk, and
an idea oil her capacity may be formed, when we
state that she is able to carry two thousand bar
reis under deck. a large space on the main deck
may also be appropriated for the transportation O!
cotton when required-The accommodations for
passengers are consequently not so extensive as
usual, but the arrangements in this respect are
nevertheless excellent, and will afford every COM
Tort to travellers. The after-cabin contains ten
tate-rooms, in each OF which two Births wr-
tlng desk, and other conyeniences. An upper deck
extends the extreme length and breadth of the
boat, aud affords most spacious and delightful
promenade in fine weather. The Columbus is al.
together FIRST rate boat, and we have no doubt,
from the facilities which she will offer to CONNER
cial operations between Baltimore, Norfolk and
Richmond, that she will make profitable return
TO the enterprising Company to which she be-
longs. On the subject of our trade to Norfolk by
this line, we purpose to speak at more leisure
moment. Bait. finer.
MINISTER TO MADRID.
Advices from Washington leave No roonn IN