New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-08-15
Mi,.ouri-la Congressional District.
Counties. Miller. ". 20 Greene, L. Clay.
The New steamer Atlantic

Some six or seven hundred ladies and gentlemen
made an excursion yesterday by invitation IN the
new steamer ATLANTIC, which has just been com
pleted for the Nor,cich and Worcester Railroad
Company, by Messrs. BISHOP & SINoSsoN. The
public expectation in respect to this boat was high
but her magnifcencc exceeds all anticipation. Take
her all in all, she is not surpassed if she is even
eoualed BY any other boat in our waters. Her
length is 3l2 feet-breadth 50 ieet--larger we be-
licve than either OF the other mammoth steamers
which have hitherto been the pride and boast OF our
CITY Her model combines all the requisites of beauty
and strength and Is al he same time favorable to speed
Intended Tor Sound navigation her have wisely
made her strong possible. Her tnbers are mass
i've and thoroughly broced with iron in every place
where her strength could be thereby augmented The
momen; you plant your feet on her deck you feel an
OF safety and that she could almost DEFY the
power OF the winds and waves.
Her engine (of eleven feet stroke, and li00 horse
power was built The works Of 7 f sEcOR & Co and
is in every respect splendid piece OF workmanship
The cylinder - inches in diameter The cost of the
engine was abou, $4,000.
She carries l6oO life prcserver= and three iieboat
OF large dimensions and OF the best model She also
amply provided with pumps TO which are attached
nent in case OF ire and capable OF hing any par; OF
the boat These provisions for the security OF passen
ger. against the calani,:es incident travel by water
entitle the owners the thanks of the whole couiniu
n,y il men ever deserve thanks for doing their duty
The Cabins Saloons Stste-rooms, Ber,hs, &C. &c
arranged Oh the hes; plan and fitted up IN the most ele
CANT STYLE. The Geutemen's Cabin presents splendid
appearance. The dining chairs OF a and elegant
model The ber,hs are spacious and furnished with
drape.y OF De Lame with splendid cornces forming for
each range OF berths an entire sta,c-roo, with ch
gimp tas.els and heavy cord.
The furniture OF the Ladies Saloon, consisting Of e,e
a,ec Fau,eu!is Otomans is o; richly carved rose
wood the coverings OF crimson figured silk in the style
OF Louis Xlyth and with. The drapery Is OF Broga
teles in rich cooys with heavy silk fringes cords &c
The carpc, is of the richest and costly description
The upper Saloon also very richly furnished and the
Sa,e.rooris are the finest we have seen Several
OF them are fitted up FOR families with tSo berths and
one wide bed besides We observed two rooms more
elegantly furnished than the others which said TO
be intended tor the Joint occupation OF brides and
bridecrooms, thus answering urgen: OF the
times.
There sre spacious bathing rooms furnished with both
salt and fresh water The boat IS be lighted with gas
manufactured on board. The spoons and forks are Of
solid silver and the plate i the best Sheffield.
The whole cost o; the boat estimated al $4,000
She Is 70 be commanded by Capt. J. X. DrsTAN long
known The public possessing high degree those
important qualifications which al feel be requisite for
such station As gentleman and At officer few
men have won more enviabe reputation. On Tuesday
next the boa, VII aer regular trips the
Boston route 70 Norwich
We have E;tle speak OF tie excursion. 1t is
sricien; 20 say that the company derived from il al
tie pleasure which they rad any right anticipate The
bost LEI, after O'clock touched staten Island
proceeded about miles below sandy Hook and re-
turned 70 lie Battery =; halipast six splendid cola
furnished and, though only part OF the con-
paay found the table every appeared 10 De
good hunloE. There -eyera. speeches, toa-ts
bur We were not fortunate enough to hea- thea,
and therefore can give report Among the speakers
We understood we're Mez.rs. HOLLAND, ROCKWELL, and
Capt DrsrAS.
The toat, understand made another excursion Up
ice Hudson last evenins for The g.alicas:oa OF these
ladies ad gentlemen who desired prolongadon Of the
pleasures OF the day