The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-31

Line OF Steam Ships, of which we have several
times spoken, is now completely organized, and thai
the first steamer will in few weeks, be ready for
service. This pioneer Of the liney the most unique
vessel we ever saw, is now on the stocks at East
Boston, and will be launched early in July. She is
called the Massachusetts, and is l6O feet on deck 81
feet extreme BEAM and about 20 feet holds and con-
sequently about 500 tons burthen.
This beautiful ship is built on an improved model
Of our finest and fastest packets and will be furnish
ed with auxiliary steam power enable her to secure
her passage in the most adverse season in twenty
days, and in ordinary weather in from thirteen to
sixteen days. Her motive power will be the Erics-
son propeller contrived to ship and unship, that is,
to be taken entirely out of water in few minutes,
when desired, by application of massive machinery,
entirely within the lower hold, and under the con-
troll Of the engineer When the propeller is unship-
ed she is perfect sailing vessel in every respect,
and with precisely the same quantity of canvass she
would have were she without steam, and taking her
symmetrical model into consideration, she will pro-
badly equal in sailing qualities any vessel aoat.
The engines of the Massachusetts, will be of the
safest and most efficient kind, and entirely below
the lower deck the smoke pipe will be made to
slide up and down like that of the Princeton. She
will possess as much speed most of the seagoing
steamers, combining all the advantages of our pack
ct ships. 1t may often in the winter season,
that her steam will only be used to carry her to the
Hook, or from the entrance of the channel to the
dock in Liverpool, as the ship will possess such
sailing qualities will render her entirely lndepend-
ent OF steam, when she can have the advantage of
favorable Winds and having her steam always at
command, she can use 1t when approaching the
land II caught also on lee shore, or obliged to
anchor In an exposed situation, she will be made
perfectly safe by keeping the steam ready for any
emergency.
1t Is said that her cabins will be finished in the
most superior manner, with particular reference to
the comfort and accommodation Of her passengers
They will be beautifully arranged INTO saloons, state
rooms, and neat boudoirs.
Such is description in brief of the pioneer of the
first American ocean line of steam ships It is ar
ranged that New York and Liverpool are to be the
ports Of departure on either side Of the Atlantic
This steamer will cost about $780, 900, and it is in
contemplation to build three more like her or supe-
rior to her They will be owned in Boston, and the
Yankee spirit of enterprise will control their move
ments. They will probably take the first contract
OF the American government to carry the mails, and
will seek and deserve a fair share Of the business Of
the importer and traveller. Their superior speed
over vessels without steam will secure them this.
CASTLE GARDEN BY DAY.-Apart from the attrac-
tons offered by the evening performances as pro-
menade during the day, this place may be set down
as the most delightful that our city affords. walk
round the balcony, that extends from side to the
other of this vast building, affords splendid pano-
ramic view of the bay, the Narrows, Staten Island,
Long Island, the North River, and the many islands
and forts that stud our harbor. Those who are
anxious to enjoy the sight Of the most beautiful scene
in Union, can here free from all the disagreed
bles Of the battery, survey them in comfort and the
early riser will find it most delicious place to gain
appetite for his breakfast The refreshments that
to be procured at all hours of the day are of the
best kind, and the tring charge for admission will
be well bestowed in obtaining such promenade
A CANNoNIcAL SALUTE.-The Catholic Bishop OF
Illinois made visit on Thursday evening on board
the Scilian frigate "Urania," whose gentlemanly
officers received him with much cordially Onhis re-
turn from the vessel the Bishop, whose thoughts were
busy with other matters than 'vllansus saltpetre
was astonished by the roar of great guns, and the
rush of jolly tars up the shrouds, who mingled three
hearty cheers with the discharge of the guns. On
inquiry the Bishop was relieved from his anxiety,
being assured it neither hostile demonstration
nor blow up, but a friendly observance mere
marine Cdnonicdl salute.
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