Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-23
Launch of the British Queen-Mr. BEN
nett's Letters NOT.

Launeh Of the British Queen-Mr. Benz
nett's Letters NOT.
Wehave received from Mr.. Bennett most graphic
account Of the launch Of the British Qaeen, to be
commanded BY Captain Roberts. The letter is too
long to give entire We therefore select from it the
following extracts, and will give the remainder on
Monday
The preparations made for the launch were on an
extensive scale. Many Of the nobility and gentry
attended, both male and female. The launch, how.
ever, was very different affair TO what
toned TO in New York. 1t is mere hauling out Of
the dock-no dashing into the waves and a general
movement of the waters around the vessel for half
mile, may be seen in the Manhattan ship yards.
Great crowds of beauty rank and fashion attend
ed. The launch took place near two clock, and at
four o'clock party Of nearly 800 persons, of both
sexes sat down to an excellenty prepared dinner at
the West India Dock Tavern. At the head OF the ia.
bic, where sat- was Mr.. Z. L. Bulwer the novelist,
and at the foot, it Sir +. 8. Head recently
returned from Canada. The dinner was exquisite.
One of the delcacies was species of small white
fish, called .chitebat, t-b understand, quite pc
ouar to London, especially at the commercial end
of the city. This FISH is extremely SMALL white and
tender. The aldermen of late have ceased to uxurl-
ate ever turtle soup-the anhleban being considered
the greatest delicacy Of the present ceniury-and
really must say that approve entirely of the taste
Of the aldermen. THERE'S similar species Of fish in
New York. IL | am not mistaken, they are caught
in the neighborheod of Castle Garden When re-
turn, mean to introduce this exquisite dish into the
Board of Aldermen, and make them acquainted with
one of the greatest delicaces of the age. Mention
this very confdentally TO Alderman Benson, and bid
him and his associates lick their lips in anticipation
IL nv friend Hoxie behaves well during my absence,
may even treat him plate Of ,Ohiiebd by way Of
encouraging improvement In morals. who knowe
but may make great man Of him yeti
The British Queen is object of the deepest 'nte-
rest. Her launch from the stscks was found TO be
impractcabe, in consequence of the size O the DOCK
and depth OF water in front; she therefore float
ed out; but the spectacle was, nevertheless exceed
ingly gratifying as the enthusiastic cheers Of thou
sands testified. The hour appointed for her Leaving
the dock was two o'clock long before which period
such multitude had cengregated to honor her de-
parture as was perhaps never before witnessed on
any similar occasion. The most extensive prepare
tons were made for the accommodation of the pub
lie. A very capacous booth was erected; large gal
eres and platforms covered other portions and such
vessels
them, and temporary seats contrved, so that there
was not spot from which view could be obained,
which was not appropriated for that purpose In the
booth were the Earl Of Munster, Vscount Melbourne,
Mr. r. J. Stanley M. p, Mr.. Bulwer, M. p, Mr. M
O'CoHnell, M. P, Mr. p. Thompson, NJ. p, and 9TH
ca distinguished individuals.
Precisely at two il being al that time high water
the signal WINS gwen the stupendous vessel took leave
of her moorngs, and she maestcally ploughed her
way into the river amidst the resicaes of the multi
tude the Hon. Mrs. Dawson Damer, who occupied a
conspicuous position upon platform sreced for the
purpose was seen 10 hurl her the baptsmal offer
ng, and christen her the British Queen" When she
reached the river being surrounded by Vessels Of The
ordinary size her huge proportions became even more
apparent than they were before. Having noated a
short distance up the river with the tide, she was ia
ken in tow by the Fame steamer, and finally cast
anchor outside tier about quarter Of a mile below
the yard.
The state cabin IS noble apartment. Her figure
head is graceful full length Of the Queen with tho
sceptre in her night hand and the orb in the left
The likeness Is excellent The vessels present
draught Of water Is only ten feet; and when her
gnes are in and she is thoroughly equipped, her
draught will be sixteen feet. Her speed will be about
ten knots and half an hour The number Of passen-
gers for when accommodation is 10 be provided Is
in the whole $50. Not a single accident occurred.
AwruL DEPRAvrry-wAs-oS OBSTRUCTION or
PRopEnry- FELeSIoUs DEsIes The devil 20, into