The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-09
rria, Trip Of n. Ocean steamer southsrns,


This magnificent ocean steamer made her trial
trip yesterday, 70 the satisfaction of every one.
Her average speed against the tide was fourteen
miles per hour.
The construction of this beautiful steamer has
formed q new era in American steam navigation,
and from this period we may date new era n
the business. We have built vessels OF various
descriptions for foreign governments, as well as
two or three steam frigates for our own navy; but
this is the first constructed for the mercantile
service and in point of strength, beauty Of mo-
del, comfort and convenences tor passengers,
and, in fact in her whole arrangements, both inter-
nal and external, she Will vie with any other ocean
steamer that ever aoated on the bosom of the
Atlantic
The Southerner has been long time in course
of construction, under the careful and expert
enced eye of her commander, the gallant Capt
Berry, ard we will venture to assert that there is
not plank fastening in her whole construction
that might not be selected, and that judiciously,
for frgate of fifty guns. Her material is OF the
heaviest and most durable nature that the coun-
try could produce, and put together without re-
gard TO expense labor. Her capacities were
given at different periods-suffice II TO say, she
is $50 tons burthen, with an engine of $50 horse
power, equal II not superior, 10 anything on the
same principle now in use, either in this country
or in Europe. During the experimental trip yes
terday it was the admiration Of all on board.
among whom were many scientific and able en-
gineers and shiPmasters, who expressed in no light
manner their admiration of the perfect ease and
graceful working of this most splendid piece OF
mechanical genus. One might lay at any part Of
the vessel, without perceivng the slightest move
ment of the engine, perfectly free is it from the
jerking and jarrlng, that is usual in steamers vi all
kinds. In this one particular She excels any
thing we have ever dreamed OF, and it certainly
deserves notttlc consideration, particularly from
the travelllng\ community of the South, who are
proverbia Tor their passionate love Of ease and
comfort.
In this, as well rs in the gorgeous and luxurious
arrangements OF the cabins, they have all that
their most fsstdous natures can wish for. Sue
has accommodations for one hundred and fifty
passengers. Tue state rooms on the main deck
are large, airy, and exceedingly well lighted by
small window on the side OF the vessel, which
may be swung open to admit air, at the discretion
OF the passenger, well as OF the Old fashion
dead lights on deck. The berths tastetully
and very neatly decorated with rich and delicate
tapestry, and placed on the inner bulk-head,
as IN our most improved packet ships. The style
OF the main saloon, is indeed beautiful, strong and
durable, yet bearing undeniable evidence o. ex-
perience and good taste. On the deck Is also the
ladies' dining saloon. Below, or between decks,
IS the main dining saloon, which IS also neatly
furnished, and lined with births on either side,
extending as far as midships. The forward cabin
is fitted with large number of berths, to accom-
modate, We believe, Il second class OF passengers.
II is plain, clean, and well ventilated. lmme-
diately above this, Is top-gallant forecastie,
which runs aft, as far the foremost, and has
comfortable apartments for the crew. Between
this and the man cabinS is situated the Jolly boat
and caboose. All other arrangements Of the yes-
sci are III perfect keeping with those we have just
described.
Such is the Southerner. She speaks for her.
self; but the entertainment, the dfjeuaer a IL folr-
cheite on board, must be spoken of by those who
are skilled IN chickens and carving. We were
too highly delighted with the steamer to speak Of
the splendid fSte as it should be.
She leaves on Saturday on her first trip to
Charleston.