The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-08
The Cunortl Line of Steamers.

We have, and we believe the people of this cous
try generally, have, been much pleased with the re-
marks OF the London Standard In relation to the
above line OF steamers. This excellent journal has
from time to time constantly urged the vast i'm
portance OF every one uniting, TO promote, by all
possible means the interest and success of such
great national projects On the occasion of the Ar
cada's last arrival in England, with the news of the
appointment OF commissioners on the part of the
State of Maine, the Standard hailed the an
nouncement as one OF national importance, and in
commenting on the manner of It's promotion, had
the following remarks on Atlantic steamers They
are so peculiarly applicable at this present moment
that we append them.
the continuous punctuality in the recent of our
American adyce is again instanced in the Ac adia's
arrival ana the occasion affords fitting opportunity OF call
ing attention TO the many public benefits and advantage,
derived from the complete and perfect iument every
duty connected with this extensive branch steam com
inllcaton, ana gives us extreme pleasure
such congraulatlon as feel belongs the spirited
managers of this great national undertaking. for the I'M
wearyng manifestations OF energy which the whole con
duct VI these ships abundsntly and sgnaly displays
In situation OF being with most of the re-
suit, accruing such enterprises we cannot lint fc
deeply interested IN their successful and in our
quest comments the performances of these North Anne
rican steamers have had to record
such mechanic ana scientific achievements have aston
sheu tIe whoIe HorlI ana which, although now
unuei for several years, yet maintaining the same
Ni-IN'Ilous and with wonderfully
S'eAS advantage 10 the great countries they have
closely brought together. From the day OF their first
sarun- there has been deviation from the strict line
duly no shifting desire not the very utmos
responsibility the whole business has gone on with tn,
same alnirabe perfection, and with REGULAR.
9 than inland mails, and indeed ii make allow
5Eces for distance traveed shall find the delivery Of
orr American letters only standing first in the scale
OF unctuay but rs bearing the preemnence every
Other scheme with which the public service has been cor.
nece4 When look back the irregulartv oftormer
mail doveIlc and contrast the present position with that
the past most ,orcbly reminded of these modern
steam tnumPhs an although the good already develop
ell from the establishment of the an line
degree almost beyond the comprehension of person
moi Intimately acquainted with the mercantile and
other relations OF the countries persons conyersan
win The true bearing OF the great national interests in.
VOWED will agree with when state that the bene.
h Yet to be obla ed far greater than those which
steam mas already placed in possession.
the voyages of the North American line of steamers
MAJ been IN any unsuccessful in performance
there are not wanting parties anxously waiting to take
advantage oil the smallest irreguarty, ailordng te
mony against the general accomplishment of their duties
However, instesd oany complaint we hear o!
no'hing but commentator of the NEST gratifying kind
ever! pablo interest mas derived its share oil good from
ls' successes and must cheerlully award the cor
Of Tue Undertaking such tribute is their just and
weiI-Ueritet desert
b tiis present arrival, numerous addresses and me
m'iil' are forwarded, not only from Canada but also
every Plt OF Inc American Union intrrang increased
service from the steamers and stating 10 49, blss;,
winch nave lreay lallen the countries a. reasops II,
lufther ailons TO Tue scheme Of the North America
contract THIS matter Is gazing the attention. Of
thc whole mercantile public abroad and we feel assn1
thr iimc is fast approaching Tor to be taken nm ,t -;
creased energy by all parties interested on this sd H.
matter such As this speculative schemes are set aoa,
1t national concern in every point Of view aud having
tere' deserves be carried the extent IN
watch it can be made available.