The New York herald., 1845-08-11
THE EXPERIMENTAL TRIP.

THE EXPERIMENTAL TRIP.
The following is particular account of the per-
fomance OF the Great Britain, on her first expert
mental trip
On passing Portishead, at IL O'Clock, the revolu-
tons were increased TO 81 per minute, when she
made 6i log 104 revolutions gave log OF knots;
iot revolutions rate OF ~ Knots. The steam was
kept at this point for some tlme and then increased
IL revolutions when she gave knots her rate of
speed Al this period, being then the Holmes,
the experiment OF turning her round with the helm
hard down tried She came round IN minutes,
making a circle of rather more than hall mile in
diameter She then tried a second tune, with
the helm AT only 30degrees, when she round IN
most beautiful manner only six minutes, and III
less distance. When gong straight course tie
supendous mass answered her helm most readily,
taking not nore than spoke OF the wheel, and
requiring only one man al it,
In returning nome wards the speed of the engines
Was gradually increased TO 13 revolutions, AZ which
she gave 81 knots, and 10 is and l64 revolutions,
wnen she went through the water at ii knots,
against strong head-wnd, passing easily the Sem
son. The fastest paddle boat out of Bristol AT this
rate of going The steam was oil by the expan-
elon-valve al foot, or oneslxth Of the stroke six
Of the fifee not having been In during the whole
trip The engines worked perfectly smooth, and
without the slahtesr vibration tremor being felt
IN any par, OF the vessel The scrcw-propeller du-
rn.. these experiments was mol fully immersed he
shipe draft OF wafer abaft being only "a feet ., and
about II teet forward, and no doubt existed IN the
minds OF any Of those present versed IN such mat.
ters. among whom was Nj, Smith, the paientee Of
ment, or when the revolutions of the engine are IN
creased 10 70 in minute. speed OF from II 10 l3
knots can b. easily obtained When the vessel
was going ii knots the screw-propeller was only
gong II, making the sp or loss only one-eiehh and
third per cent and which slip will of course be
dlmaished when the screw propeller is entirely im
mersed When gong at her best speed there was no
swell whatever under the bows, her stem culiing
through the water just the fastest Thames boats do
England.
ANOTHER You've One new journal has been
started at New York, called Young A'nerica We
believe the principles it advocates are-unversal
reputation, mint-lueps, taxes and tarnaton
thrashing to all the world Punch
JERSEY The States If Jersey convened on the
18th inst. for the purpose of taking into eonsidera-
tion the proprietv Of addressing Government with
respect TO the bill Just introduced into Parliament by
the Chancellor of the Exchrquer, and entitled "A
Bill to determine the conntervsilng duties payable
on spirits of the nature Of plain British spirits, the
manufacture OF Guernsey, Jersey. Adeney or Ssik,
imported into the United Kingdom, and to prohibit
the importation OF rectlfied compounded spirits
from the said Islands"
PARLIAMENTARY Another long debate has taken
place on affairs of New Zealand. To all
who take any interest in The affair, it is needless
say that the obstructng cause is the Colonial Secre
tary, Lord Stanley.
Amongst the signs of the times may be mention
ed the introduction OF bill by the government, for
enabling Jews to hold certain corporate and other
offices. OF course it will pass. but it is to the dis
credit of England, in the middle of the nineteenth
century, that the statute book is still loaded with
actments against this prescribed and unfortunate
race. If the Jews had formed large body, and
could have held monster or other meetings, or had
they been adopts in the art by which the captive
contrves to make the sound of his feuers reach the
OF his oppressor, this poor boon, long delay
| ed, would have been ere this, conceded.
An attempt was made the other evening-t 10
hardly necessary to Say il was unsuccessful-by Mr.
Ewart, to procure repeal OF the duty those two
prime necessarles OF lite, bread and cheese. Sir
Robert Peel resisted the molten, on the ground,
principally, that the tariff had been SO recently
duced, that any further tamperlng with II so soon
was out OF the question. The remission OF these
American produce trade; but it is, the articles
are imported, after paying the duty, and compete
successfully with the home grown produce.
AMERICAN MINISTER TO ENGLAND. - The news
brought by the last mail steamer confirms the sc-
| count OF Mr.. Everett's recall, and Mr. Louis Me-
Lanes appointment as Minister from the United
States to our court. We expected Mr.. Everett's
call as soon we were aware OF the decided tri-
umph of the democratic party at the late Presiden-
ta election, and much surprised that the event
did not take place long ago, when Mr. Tyler took
| to democracy altogether President Polk, to con-
tnue in favor among hisdemocraiic adherents, must
dismiss from office every individual belonging the
opposite party, however pre-emnent his talents,
however useful his services to the country. Every
body who has had the sood fortune of having any
personal intercourse wlth Mr.. Everett, will regret
his leaving US Never, venture to assert, were
the United States represented in this country by
more honorable gentleman, or more accomplished
l sCHOidT w nave repeatedly expressed our HOpeS,
nay, our firm conviction, that The different questions
at issue between our government and that of the
| United States will be amicably settled We hail
! Mr. Nc cLane's appointment indication Of the
tuliilment OF our hopes; none but ciear-sighted,
/ talr and upright man OF business s required to
at once the justice and fairness OF demands, and
TO admit them accordingly These requisites Mr.
McLane possesses IN a high degree. He IL native
Of the State Of Delaware, which, although the small
| est Stale In the Union, has produced some of the
most eminent men of the United States MIR. Nc
Lane lu1st. IN the most extensive meaning ot
the word After having finished his studies, he
prdctised baIrlster In the courts OF Justice IN his
State, and more lately In the Supreme Court Of
the United States, until he Was called TO the bench OF
one ui the superior OF the State OF D-laware
| His political he commenced with being
at once elected TO the Senate OF the United
States - an almost unexampled proof OF the
confidence he enjoyed among his fellow-cltizs ns.
| He remained Senator from the State OF Delaware
until General Jackson shortly after his election TO
the Presidency, appointed him Minister to this coun
try where he, however remained only about year,
when he was recalled for the purpose of taking
charge OF the Treasury Department. This lmpocr-
tant post was just at that period more than usualy
difficult; II was at the time when General Jackson
had declared his firm determination t. Withdraw
the governments funds from the safe keeping OF the
United States Bank. How wise thai measure Was,
latsr events have amply proved, and MIR. McLsne
perfectly agreed with the Presldent as TO III pro-
priety but in consequence of difference Of opinion
| on some other points. Mr. McLane resigned, afer
having been in Office only about year His lnten-
ton was then to retire ron puOc NE, nut ne was,
nevertheless, under peculiar circumstances, pre-
vailed upon 10 take the management OF one OF the
most important railway companies IN the United
States which he, in great measure, saved from
insolvency and ruin During Mr. Tyler's admins
stration Mr. McLane was again elected TO the
Senate, where he has distinguished himself during
the last three years by unfolding temperate demo-
cratic principles, but IN all his speeches and motions
his adopted motfo would appear 10 be - Sine ira dut
studio London Herald, July %.
AMERICAN ICE The sale Of Wenham Lake Ice.
in so small quantities penny-worths, rs TOO I'M
portant an Introduction to our conmercal code, 10
pass unnotced The ice is brought from america
dnrf exhibited IN pOnQCr.