The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-07
PASSAGES OF THE DRAMATIC LINE, 1874.

ppsrIck' aug ~, "a. Sept. g. IA. as :.
S,Iadons, Oct Is. az. Nov. Is, IA. 81
Sheridan Nov; IA, ~. Dec. %, 49,. ~
'sIrick' Dec ~, ~ Jan. Ia, 4o,. .3s
thus II will be seen that the average passage Of
these vessels has been remarkably short. This is
owing to the eminent qualifications Of our ship
builders and merchants, and proves, beyond doubt,
that, Tor speed in sailing, and symmetry and beauty
OF model, the American packet ships are second to
none in the world.
But the reputation of our naval mechanics and
ship merchants is not left to US alone to promugate
and uphold. II has extended to foreign countries;
ana the notice taken OF our enterprise and talent in
thls line, Is the fruitful Of the press abroad,
ana hastound advocates in persons OF the highest
note and Importance in Europe. A few years since
the Spanish government contracted with our New
YORK ship builders to build two steamships, the
Lion and the Eagle, for the service of that govern
mept The models of these vessels were accord
ingly prepared, but before a plank was land
they were submitted, understood, at the time,
to our enterprislng ship owner, Mr. Collins, and
his opinion requested Although it was
delicate duty to perform, and Mr.. Collins would
undoubtedly have gladly declined it, still he thought
II his duty to suggest several alterations in the
del These alterations were submitted to the Spa
nlsh government and, to the credit of Mr.. Collins
De It said, that every suggestion which he pointed
out was followed to the letter. We considered this
a very high compliment to Mr. Collins, and to our
ship merchants Of New York in general These
vessels were built according to these suggestions,
and when they foated, like swans upon the waters
81 our beautiful bay, they excited the admiration
OF every body, and were the SUBJECTS of praise of
foreigners as well as Of our own people. Indeed
this proof OF the talents OF one Of our most eminent
merchants was hardly necessary, for the splendid
packet ships Roscius, Garrick Siddons and Sheri-
dan, are the source Of praise and comment amply
sufficient to confer on him the title OF w plus ultra
of packet owners.
IL the United States government would submit to
Mr.. Collins, or to one Of our famous ship builders,
the project of building the vessels for which they
may contract, we are confident that they will
gain considerable by so doing. We are glad
that Mr.. Collins has reaped harvest tina; his
enterprise and talent eminenlly entitled him toe
We understand that he Is about TO retire from his
arduous duties, and for the purpose of winding up
ms affairs preparatory to so doing offers for sale
the splendid ships composing his line, VIZ: the Gar
rick, Slddons, Sheridan and Roscus
We shall publish IN day or two the passages OF
the other Liverpool lines
NEw HAMPSHIRE ELxcTIoN-The most exciting
political contest that has ever taken place IN New
Hampshire will be decided on Tuesday, the 10Th
instant. The W feature which has been intro
duced into the politics of that state, By the detection
OF Hale from the democratic ranks, on the Texas
question, and the mngling OF temperance with
party politics, renders the result very doubtful
The democrats have heretofore had the ascen-
dancy, but the probable junction of the Hale men
with the wings, or a portion Of them, is likely to
place the State in other hands. Jared w. Williams
is the democratic candidate for Governor; and
General Anthony Colby, the wing candidate II
the wings succeed in carrying majority, il is un.
derstood that they to unite with Hae's friends
in the Legislature, and elect him TO the United
States Senate In case of such an event, the demo-
Gratis may or may not expect to elect Woodbury. to
Congress.
The whole State is IN ferment, and politicians
throughout the Union are looking for the result with
some anxiety. We shall, probably, obtain returns
enough by Thursday, to "show which way the
wind blows"
ARRIVAL FROM CHIsA.-Thc clipper ship Houqua
Captain Palmer, arrived yesterday from Canton,
with dates to n Of December This very fast sailer
has made the passage in ninety-four days. She
brings no news Of importance. We learn from
Capt. Palmer, that the English Gov. Davis, of Hong
Kong, was on the eve o. making visit to Ke Ying,
the Governor Of Canton. II was mis- intention to
60 inside OF the city walls, and thus being the frs,
foreigner admitted there. This indicates the In
lestsls.
ooSskoSArIoN OF GRACE CHURCH Grace Church
Is 10 Do conseerated ,hfs~mornng, at 10 o'clock.
Bishop Mccoskry will perform the services It
wlli' prooebly, be an imposing ceremony. The
doors VIII De opened at 10 o'clock for the recep-
non OF the bishops and clergy, after which the pub
lie, having tickets, will be admitted. We shall
give full report Of the ceremonies in tomorrow,s
paper, together with a splendid engraving Of the
church
Town ELECTIONS. wings have recently car.
ried their tickets in Rochester, Buffalo, Utica and
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