The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-12
From the New York Herald.
TRIAL TRIP OF THE OCEAN STEAM
erftf Err SOUTHERNER


This magnificent ocean steamer made ber trial
trip yesterday. to the satisfaction of eyery one
Her average speed against the tide was fourteen
miles per hour
ne construction of this beautiful steamer has
formed new era in American steam nayioatinn.
and from this period we may date new era in the
business. We have built vessels of various de-
scrptions Tor foreign governments, as well as two
or three steam frgates for our own navy; but this
is tue "'st ever constructed for the mercantile
service; and In point Of strength, beauty of mn
del, comfort aud conveniences for PASSENGERS and
IN fact. IN her whole arrangements, both internal
and external, she will vie with any other ocean
steamer that ever f1oa,ed on the bosom of the At
lantic.
Inc ooutherner has been long time in course
OF construction, under the careful and experienced
eye OF her commander, the gallant Cant. Berry.
and we VIII venture TO assert that there is mt a
plank or fastening in her whole construction that
might not De selected, and that judi ousy, for a
frlgale OF fifty guns. Her material is of the hea-
west and most durable nature that the country
could produce. and put together without regard IN
expense or labor. Her capacities were given at
different periods-suice il to saw she is $50 tons
bnrthen. with an engine of $50 horse power. canal.
II mol superior, TO anything on the same princple
now W use, either in this country ar in Europe
During the experimental trip Yesterday il was The
admiration of all on board. amonq whom were
many scientific and able engineers and shipmas
'ers' VINO expressed in no light manner their admi-
raion OF inc perfect ease and graceful working of
'ns most splendid piece OF mechanical genius One
might lay at any part of the vessel, without per
celving the slightest movement of the enoine' so
perfectly tree is 1t from the jerking Earring, that
Is usual IN steamers of all kinds. In this one mar
ucuiar she exces any thing we have ever dream
ed OF, and 1t certainly deserves no little considera
tlon' particularly from the travelling community
OF tne south, who are proverbal for their passion
ale love of ease and comfort
In MIS- as well as in the gorgeous and luxurious
arrangements OF the cabins they have all that
,'e' most iastidious natures wish for She
mas accommodations for oee hundred and fifty pas.
sengers The state rooms on the main deck are
large. airy, and exceedingly we'll lighted by a
small window on the side of the vessel. which
may be swung open TO admit air, at the discretion
oil Inc passenger, as well as one of the old fashion
ed dead lights on deck. The berths are taste
iuily and very neatly decorated with rich and
delicate tapestry, and are placed ON the inner hulk
head' as IN our most improved packet ships. The
s'ye OF the main saloon, is indeed beautiful srono
ana durable, yet bearing undeniable evidence of
experience and good taste. On the deck is also
'ne iadies dining saloon. Below, or between
oecks' 10 the main dining saloon which is also
nfa'ly furnished, and lined with berlhs On either
sloe' extending as far as midships The forward
caoln is htted with large number of berths. To
accommodate, we believe, second class of passep-
gers. It's plain. clean, and well ventilated. I'm
medIately above this, is top gallant foreeas,le
"hich runs aft, as far as the foremost, and has
comfortable apartments for the crew Between
thls and the main cabin is situated the jolly boat
and caooose. All other arrangements of the yes.
sell are IN perfect keeping with those we have just
described.
ouch is the Southerner. She speaks for her
sen nut Inc entertainment. the dejeuner q la
Jourchette on board, must be spoken of bv those
who are skilled 10 chickens and CARVING We
were TOO highly delighted with the steamer to
speak OF the splendid fete as it should be.
Charleston. up "