The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-15
From the Boston TrGceHer.
CUNARD's LINE OF STEAMERS.

We have been prevented from visiting thu
beautiful steamer Unicorn, now in our harbor
but friend of ours has supplied our place, and
furnished the following description of the ship.
FRIEND PoRTER:-
yesterday paid visit, (by invitation of Capt
Douglas,) to the steam ship under his command
and had the good fortune to find him on board
there goodly number of visiters, many OF
them ladies. After taking survey of her ex-
terror, which presents to the eye of the most
beautiful models l have ever seen, went on
board, and, after the usual interchange of good
feeling with the commander, descended to the
saloon, and imagined on my entrance, that
was about to be ushered into the audience cham
Der of Chinese Mandarin. The saloon is about
forty by fifty feet, including four state rooms on
each side; the pannels of the doors and sides are
filed in with splendid specimens OF Chinese
scenery, games, &c., beautifully adorned with
gilt frames; the woodwork and furniture is of
solid rosewood, highly polished; and on eaut
side of the entrance is sideboard, richly set och
with service of silver plate, belonging to the
ship.
The state rooms are very airy and cemmodi-
Gus, containing from two TO four berths in each,
with all necessary comforts attached. The ladies'
cabin is forward of the saloon and contains ten
berths, connected with another state room, con-
tanning four herths.
] made inquiry in relation to her machinery,
and obtained the following information She has
two engines, of three hundred sixty horse power,
with three boilers, twenty-five feet long, nine
feet four inches deep, wor ed separately, so that
in case an accident should happen to one ofthem,
she still could be propelled with but little delay
The diameter Of her cylinder is sixty inches;
length of stroke, five feet ten inches pressure of
steam, six pounds to the inch.
The greatest number of miles she performed
per hour during the recent voyage, was twelve
aRdthree-quarte rs; and, notwithstanding she en-
erpd cn haa shp II.
ably dry. She has three officers three engineers,
and forty men.
The ARRIVAL of this ship is a new era in the
history of our city; and it is gratifying to know
that the gentlemanly commander has been
ceived in a manner doing credit to our city au-
thoritics and we are still more pleased to learn,
that merchants intend giving him solid me-
mento Of their good wishes for the success of the
enterprise in which he is engaged, and which
must result in much benefit to the city.
This ship is not one of tho regular line, but
has been sent out by Mr. Cunard, the great pro-
jector of this enterprise, whose arrival will be
greeted with every possible demonstration of good
feeling on the part of our citizens.
The first ship of the line, the Britannia, will
not besFeady 70 leave until the LIST of July, and
exertions were making by Mr.. Cunard. to char
ter the Achilles, "a new boat, intended to run be-
tween England aad Scotland0 to leave Liver
pool for this port, on the 18th of June This boat
wards of 100000. She is fitted up in most gor-
geous style, superior to any vessel in the English
marine.
In connection with the description of this
ship, must be permitted to say few words in
regard to the liberality of the "East Boston Com
pany.o They have built bridge, extending
800 feet from the main land, with cross wharf,
230 feet by so, to which are connected two piers,
$50 feet long by SO broad, forming an extensive
dock, having Is feet water at the lowest tides,
and furnishing perfect shelter from all gales.
On the outside of the piers, there will be good
berths for vessels Of heavy draught. On one side
OF these piers, the company have erected ware
without, and on the other pier buildings to be
put up for the deposite of fuel for the steam ships
The whole expense of these improvements is
about $4,000.
The liberality of the Company is deserving of
great praise, and their active and gentlemanly
agent, Samuel S. Lewis, Esq, is entitled to all
the credit, for carrying into execution their
views.
AS an evidence of the excitement the arrival of
the Unicorn has created, am informed that not
less than 5000 persons crossed the East Boston
ferry ON Sunday, and that it is computed the
number will not fall short of 10000 since her
arrival.
must now be permitted. to say one word in
favor of the splendid Hotel in the vicinity of the
steamboat landing, known by the name of the
Maverick House. This is one of the most ex-
tensive and best conducted establishments in this
city. 1t is under the control of Major Barton,
whose reputation is established from Maine to
Texas; and who is now in fair way to be as
well known and appreciated in Europe. Success
attend him.
understand the Unicorn will make an excur-
sion down the harbor on Wednesday, and that
not less than 200 invitations have already been
giyensout. N.