The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-16

mad New York Pilot on board" Hence, it is to be
presumed, that journal, infer that the Jersey pilots
are superior in seamanship and knowledge of the
harbor, TO tie New Yerk pilots. Ifihis be true il
should be matter Of regret, that the sons Of the
Umpire Slate, having. in many cases, been engaged
IN the Plotting business six times longer than certain
persons licensed by New Jersey, are still their
interiors in skill Would it moi be singular, that not
one, or two individuals, but that whole class should
be SO stupiai Who under the old system ever
heard Of New York Pilot ignorant Of his busness'
To show, however, that Jersey men are not yet
entirely perfect, we will give the following list OF
vessels lost or damaged by Jersey Pilots
The ship England the outer middle in the day time,
recoppered
Great Britain, to upper middle, in tow of a
Mogul, r.coppered and caulked. s.l
r" Edward upper middle, steamer towing.
Rid. Anderson. on the spit, nne day, fair wind.
Adirondack, do. day time, in tow Of steamer.
Bark Mary Barbara off BY two steamers after being
lgh.ened.saulked and coppered Ask the Captain
what he thinks Of a Jersey Pilot.
Bark Louisa, stranded on Sandy Hook.
Brig Isaac Franklin, Sandy Hook, total loss.
This list does not copnse all Of this class, and
mention is made of the very many that touch with
out holding long the ground; but it will be suffi
Gent for prese satisfaction or for future reference.
~" sAAc pOi"', NC well ~ ouu, sios WIN 'hc
Jersey pilots first entered upon their duties, some of
them were entirely ignorant Of the management Of
square rugged vessels; and the captains sailed their
ships, while the pilot, not too well acquainted with
the navigation Of the harbor, pointed out the course
Many OF them, therefore, if not all OF them, ac
CURED what present information they possess at the
risk Of the lives and property of the community.
That, the competition, at present existing, Is
caused by the presence of the Jersey pilots, has
been SO strenuousy insisted on, that feel induced
in this connection once more to notice it. In other
words, that New Workers cannot compete with each
other Who was the author of this entirely original
idea, we never could ascertain but it is, certainly
something that has been discovered in no other de
partment Of business in this State. The simple sc
cret of the present competition is to be discovered
in our own State law, of which all may satisfy
themselves by reference thereto. In concluding
our hurried remarks upon this matter, we would re-
mind their opponents, that it should be distinctly
borne in mind by all interested, that the pilots apart
from their profession have been considered es-
timable citizens and worthy men-a violation of
thelaws under which they were appointed has never
been charged against them and, even If they hsd
broken those laws. the persons injured by their acts
might have sought their legal remedy, and would
have obtained ample compensation. Therefore, we
say, let justice be done them, and let the law be
repealed.
STEAMERS AND PACKET SHIps-The recent gales
and passages across the Atlantic half incline us to
believe that our splendid New York Packets are
safer than Atlantic Steamers. The packe
ship " Independence has just arrived from Liver
pool without the least damage, after encountering
terrible gale Of more than 20 days. She was about
in the latitude Of the Caedonia when the latterwas
obliged to turn back and we are informed, that
the gale which arrested the progress of the CaIedo
Ma was not a circumstance 10 what the lndepen-
dence encountered three days afterwards. Had the
former proceeded on her voyage, che would, in the
opinien Of some, undoubtedly have been lost. Give
one OF our packets room, and it would seem that
Eolus himself cannot raise storm terrible enough
to swamp them.
II IL now well ascertained fact, that in proportion
10 the number Of passengers carried in them for the
last twenty years, fewer lives have been lost than
by any other known means Of conveyance, not ex-
empng transportation on railroads, and in steamers
on our noble rivers. And as 10 comfort and living,
why what on earth can exceed that to be found on
board either the Roscius. the Garrick, the Siddons
the Sheridan or the.England! They make the quick
est trips, have the best Accommodations and ARE the
safest vessels that ever walked the waters"
However, we shall pause awhile before we decide
altogether against steamers for the recent conduct
IF tke Caledonia was such to entille her end all
with her to the highest praise.
UNJusr.-One OF our New York pilots brought
vessel into this harbor; the owners prlsed him for
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one of the owners had quarrel with another
New York pilot about the pilotage of another ves
sell aud therefore refused to employ TO the fret men,
toned pilot 10 take the vessel out again which he
brough, in; but gave it to Jerseyman, contrary to
all the usages in this matter.
PORTRAIT OF PRIHcE,-A FUTURE KIxs,-rER-
HArs Ono Of or unrvalled corps Of artists now
engaged in engraving capital Likeness Of the infant
Prince of Wales, about whom so much fuss has re-
gently been made in Enpland We shall publish