Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-18

twenty years since the success of steam Navigation
on the Hudson river fully proved, and made
kRowR through the civilized world; ssce which the
Sound and the coast from Boston 10 PcnobScot have
been likewise successfully navgatcd by that great
power We have seen also the mighty Mississippi, and
her tributary streans covered with The mighty fabrics,
which almost realise the idea of annlhllaung time
and space,
The contsgon has crossed the Atlantic, and can
vass is every where giving way, on the European
coast to the power of steam. Water craft of every
description, for the conveyance of passengers and
light freight, plying by huadreds from Great
Britain 10 France to Spain, 10 Portugal to the West
Indies, by the aid of steam. Even the Danube, the
Black Sea, and the Bosphorus, are now successfully
navgated in steamboats, and the capitals of the Ger
man empire, and the residence of the grand sultan,
are brought within third Of Their former distance
and towns and villages hitherto almost unknown TO
Europeans, have for several years been visited by
thousands
A new era in the history of navigation is now COM
menced and with ssch astounding effects, that even
the imagination cannot grasp them in all their posi-
bllites. An eloquent writer has recently said "Our
STEAMBOATS, and rail roads tending constantly TO
make us more homogeneous, sympathisng, and hu-
name people. Our steamboats, are like floating ga
whispering gallery; and men are conversing with
one another, and communicating and blending their
thoughts, Throughout, the whole length and breadth
Of the land. These means of communication are
thus constantly interchanging not only different
views but the advantages of different kinds of resi-
dsnee They impar,ing rural tastes to the cili-
Zen, and city polish 10 the countryman
You remember the uncertain packet, lingering for
a wind al the wharf ill patience almost exhaust
ed and then al length, pursuing its zig rag course,
now wavering in the breeze, now hating In The calm,
like crazy traveller, doubtful of his way, whether
TO proceed at ALL And now, when you set your foot
on the deck of one of newly invented fire ships,
you feel as if the pawings of some rened ceurser
were beneath you, impatient TO start from the goal
anon il seems 10 you if the strength and stride OF
giant were bearing you onward till, al length, when
the evening shadow falls and hides its reugher features
from your sight you might imagine il the queenly ge
MUS of the noble river, as II moves on between the
silent shores, and nngs its sPanglcd robe upon the
heavens"
These are not the mere nctlens OF the poet con.
Meeting link but six years ago established be-
tween the great northern and southern marts Of
American commerce, by the skill and enterprise Of
one OF our own citizens whose praise is the tongue
of every traveller. II is due to Captain James Pen.
meyer TO state, that the whole coast navigation OF
America, from Maine to Florida, is AT this time, by
his great sxcrtions and wonderful success rendered
complete. His skill a navigator, during all this
time has been the theme Of applause and il is mat
Ter Of pride TO his friends, and qualification himself
that ne accident has befallen steam ship under
his command. HIS name is considered sure guar.
antee that the traveller shall be landed in safety at
his destined port Nor is this a that may be said OF
this accomplished commander. In many instances
he has been the happy means Of saving by his
teal skill and benevolent feelings. the lives Of his
shipwrecked fellow citizens; and in one the govern
ment u the United States owes 10 him the safety Of
a man-ofwar, cast upon the rocks OF a southern
coast which but for his exerens would have been in
evilaby lost the service and perhaps the lives Of
the crew sacrificed 10 the elements. .s
IL Is now reduced TO absolute certainty, that
partial change must be made in the navy Of the Uni
ted ssies, IN favor Of steam. Sisce the successful
experiment by Our translantic friends Of the intro
duction Of powerful steam packets between Crest
Britain and this country, the fact IL placed beyond
doubt that portion Of naval force be pro-
PEELED by steam. As to the advantage both in peace
and war, Of this class Of vessels, in ccran coa,in-
pencies, no argament 10 an enlightened mind j, ne.
csssary Indeed, the navy department has despatched
Europe an officer Of the first grade in the service,
and one Of the most scientific in knowledge col.
lect every lnermatoa necessary TO the equipment Of
such vessels and IL is confidently hoped that this
grand project will be carried into effect.
Should such be the successful issue Of the enter
rise, new class of officers must be added 10 the
navy. Bes de those Of minor grade which will ma
turaly be suggested by the exigences, chief Of
fear, Of high Standing in hs profession as an expert.
esced and ssIlfu steam navigator, must, according
TO the apprehension OF the writer be an indispensable
auxiliary On board each steam vessel attached 10 the
naval service shsold such chief officer be found ne
ccsssry we know no 30 eminenuy qualified for
that duty an the accomplished steam navigator whose
name 10 mentioned in this Mi,ele
Usvsasrrr AeAIs.-H iiherts We have endcavor-
81 {, screen the Chancellor Of TINS institution from
the severe ccnsures hesped upon him thereby hop
ing that all things would come cut right last. Bot
as he seems determined keep from the Trustees the
subscription book, which he prciends Is LOST u we
are bound as men, Christians and friends to the Uni
versiiy 10 oppose him and hs sc,s We insist on tho
book beng reIinquished o. once otherwise netwi,h.
standing the warm friends he has among tho patrons
Of The institution he will have to suffer some for Il.
Another fact against him is that he renders IN IN ex-
sggerated Inst Of the number ofswdenie. Ifths bu-
- tiel. a. n e.