Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
Ftom the Ne,e York couriier 8. Enqui

From, the Neio York Courier 8. Enquirer.
ATLANTIC STEAM NAVIGATION N--The an
nunciaton that English capitalists have not
embarked in the construction of steamers for
the navigation of the Atlantic with the rendl-
ness which was anticipated by many, appears
to raise doubt in the minds of some, wheth-
er the experiment has as yet been fairly tested;
and consequently, whether the period has in
fact arrived when the navigation of the Atlantic
by steam is to be continued and prove both Sc
cure and profitable. of ,
As we have experienced the advantages of
passage by steam to and from Europe,-and
feeling deep interest in the subject took eve
ry opportunity of informing ourselves in rela-
ton to the practical operation of this grand
"experinient' as it was then considered--we
propose briefly to say few words on the sub
ject. We are aware that there exist a few
among the Packet Captains, who consider eve-
ry attempt to facilitate the introduction ofsteam
in the navigation of the Atlantic as a direct as
sault upon their Interests; but we are proud to
add, that these are but exceptions to the gene
eral rule, and that generally speaking, the Pack
ct owners and captains, (and ali the captains
are owners not only look with favor upon the
success which has thus far attended the expe-
riment, but are anxious to render every aid in
their powert to insure its success. True, most
of them believe, and we think truly, That there
will be business enough in the way offreights,
for both Steamers and Packets; but ifthis were
not the case, such is the spirit Of liberality and
love of enterprize which characterize this class
of our fellow citizens, that they are willing to
loose sight Of all personal considerations in
their desire to advance the cause OF science,
and improve means of intercourse between the
old and the new world. To the iiberality and
enterprise of our Packet owners; the energy,
perseverance,, science and skill Of our Packet
Captains; and to the unequaed character of
our Packets--their comfort, safety and regu-.
larity, added to the luxuries Which they have
afforded to all who have travelled in them-is
the city of New York and the country at large
indebted to an extent which is almost inappre-
ciable.. And although the introduction Of
Steam will beyond all doubt, materially njure
their usefulness in the conveyance Of passen-
gers and the carrying of news, between the Old
and New world, yet all who are guided by cor
rect feelings will forever be mindful Of what
we owe to Liners, and hold in grateful remem-
brance those who sailed and controlled them.
This is the age of Improvement, and what was
invaluable but yesterday, is too often rendered
useless in a few hours by the developments
Of science and practical application to the eve
nv day occurrences of life. IF therefore, the
march of improvement should thrust aside our
splendid Liners even those most interested in
them are prepared to submit with grace, and
will convert portion at least, of their magni-
ficent cabins into hold-and thus change the
character instead Of diminish the amount of
their business. Ia. .5,'.,
IN considering the feasibility Of navigating
the Atlantic by steam, the public have doubt
ed the practicability Of carrying sufficient fuel
the comparative safety Of fsteamboats--and
finally, whether, these difficulties being over
come, they could be rendered profitable. For
ourselves we never entertained any doubt ex-
cept with regard to the question Of profit, and
even on this point, thereis no longera question
in our mind. -.,,a ,of,,
The capital, enterprise, and public spirit Of
the enlightened Directors, of "The Great
Western Steam Ship Company" were never
more usefully employed than in demonstrating
through the medium Of their noble steamer, the
advantages Of steam in navigating the Atlantic;
and richly do they merit the appreciation and
gratitude Of every liberal minded man both in
England and America, tor their public spirit
and fearless perseverance. u sasYss ia,ssiya dsa
OF the, Great Western, we can with truth
say, that in our opinion, she is unriyalled as a.
sea-boat; and we. are warranted in adding that
every sailor who has made a passage in her,.
considers her safe and more comfortable than
any sail vessel possibly can be. In the first
place, she is sufficient power to make head way
directiyin the,teeths Of ANY gale of wind that
she may meet with, and we think would beper,H
fectly safe, even when caughtupon a lee shore
IN the,worst Of the weather; secondly, her
great size necessarily renders her less
sensible iof the motion Of the winds and
waves, and thirdly, the absence Of sails, rigra
ging, &C. aloft in gale Of wind, the width OF
her paddle wheels constantly in motion, and
the !, counteracting, self-cperatien power OIL
steam within herself not only destroys tine
greater part Of the usual rolling mctior but
renders the rolling which Is inevitable, 50 en-