New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-20


will one day stop educating men Tor Enurderers
either in stone edices or log cottages. Whatever
the phrenzy Of the momcn;we feel sure twill.
The Oregon.
This p-incely steamer which did Us and the public
much RICH, loyal and brilliant service yesterday in Wait
ing our news By the Eiberuia through tAe Sound, de-
serves special mention 8, our hands She doubtless tha
most magnificent Steamer aaoat and through
al speed against regular WNW gale and head sea, of
abou; twenty miles per hour. In calm weather, differ
ence Of least hour IN time would have been made
and the speed have averaged p miles per hour
The Oregon is in length $50 feet By IS feetwidh otbea
and OF LOCO measurement having berth accomuo
ds,ions for about 600 passengers without the necessity
OF beds. The propeling power consists Of
an engine OF LOO horse power, with y inch cylinder
aud IL feet stroke. Entering upon the main deck the
enclosed space from the Ladies Cabin forward, forms
promenade 200 feet long by-feet wde-s fine ballroom
say the least The massive engine is in the center
though occupying but small space and four FIVE side
parlors fitted up with twelve berths each. open
out over the guards as also smoking room, denorl
mated the Exchange and the washroom and BARRIERS
shop which is fitted up with marble slab Croton water
wash bowls etc. Passing into the main cabin forward
continuous line OF berths extends from end to end Of
tie boat over 300 feet and numbering 200 berths
This includes the after cabin which is connected oy
ample passage way with the forward enc; 500 yards
expensive ca-petirg cover the floors In these cabins
and each berth is fitted with Mackinaw blankets and Mar
sees quilts each article having the OF the
worked IN it so pound mattress and also holsters
and pillows, with linen OF the finest quality. The cur
tains are of satin de ane OF the richest tins with
brodered inner curtains.
portion of the aer.cabn is as usual, set aside for
ladies' and this is distp guisbed by trimmings blue
and gold cur,ainc The dining saloon accommodates
go persons and, improvement upon the " stool
system each person is provided with light chair well
adapted the purpose The table service is OF the rich
est French china white, with crimson and gold borders
every article imported TO order and having the name Of
the steamer upon it glass all heavy cut The
plate all Sheffield casters candlesticks walters forks
spoons etc of solid silver Prince Albert pattern very
heavy and costly But the transition from this grand
show room the ladies' upper cabin by the back stair
way is great as from common ferryb cabin 70
! that which have just left
Here the magnificent fittings enough TO dazzle the
eve; nothing seems to be wanting which could add rich
ness spendor or luxury There tiers oberths
and three state upon each side the cabin being
20 fee, long the trimmings the berths consisting be-
sides fine mattresses bolster pillows, linen and blankets
in abundance rich brocaele curtains of seven differ
eut patterns each host in itself" and placed in front
OF the tiers pairing on opposite sides OF the cabin
These partly rich inner curtains OF lace. both large
and small highly wrought and the linen lace fringe ofthe
pillow cases One oiarge lace curtains were originally
made .or the Emperor Of Russia and were obtained al
an enormous cost At the extreme stern is the wash
room fitted up with even more comfort than that Tor
gentlemen each side of the entrance TO which are full
len 9TH mirrors giving perfect reflection that at first
glance they often mistaken for doors opened into
another cabin .
The furniture will bear comparison with, if not sur
mass that found in the splendid parlers 1t Of
carved rosewood with the highest finish spring speats
for chairs and SOFAS which are covered with crimson vel
vet and consists of three dozen chairs three four
/ easy chsirs four SOFAS two centre tables with marble
tous dnjnuve chlldren's chairs made in the STYLE
piano forte Exminster carpets OF elegant pattern and
every other addition which comfort luxury could
rest The state doors OF ename.ed white, richly
sill hear the names of distinguished female authors
Sedr wick Leslie, Sigourney Hale, Child and Embury
Their interior embellishments like the cabin Itself
incomparsbly splendid and beautiful The front OF the
ladies' cabin from the main deck is extremely splendid
The architecture is plain. but with enameled white
| ground profusely gilt and with raised flowers upon the
pillars also gilt the coup dR could scarce be better.
time piece is placed over, and stained glass; OF much
| merit around the door.
The next and last remarkable portion OF this floating
palace is state hail. the upper deck This Is
300 feet long by 10 wide except the space occupied by
the engine the centre and out OF 1t open 90 state
rooms all furnished in sumptuous style three Of which
double or private paors and fourth fitted up
as bridal room, in the utmost Imaginable splendor
and good taste. with wide French bedstead, &C. The
furniture Of the hall consists Of sofas
or SIS stools &c, all with spring and mostly
covered with crimson velvet the wood work being white
enamelled and gilt. The doors Vnd patchwork Of the
OF the same style as those in front OF the
| ladies' cabin
Forward of this hall ia lounge whence is OBJ
tanned unobstructed view ahead OF the progress OF
the boat and passing objects Astern is pleasant prom
ensde deck State hall also the main cabin, is
adorned with most superb mirrors set in the richest
l,,.r, ianttAp bi,h t1tr phonca
the ustre of the objects presented or the cost Of all
this magnificent spendor, it is hard 10 make fair es-
mate II say $4,000 for the furniture and httines
ia by no means exceeding the mark and though aP
pears to be a large sum, the reckoning Of few items
! will be a convincing evidence of It's truth.
For instance the chairs in the ladies' cabin cost $50
each the sofas $500 each one pair Of mechanical
lamps in porcelain with shades S225 the centre tables
$50 each the fringe at the ceiling sl2 per yard the
draw curtain complete $500 each state room set OF
fittings $3.50; the casters walters &c $50 TO 500 each;
the carpets S,S00 in ALL and SO on TO the end OF the
chapter Nothing superficial as ia generally the case
but all s real The cost OF the boat tself was about
| 100000 She WAS built under the eye of her COM
mander Capt A. P. 81 John and her symmetry and
beauty OF model, together with the arrangement OF her
engines in obtaining her unrvaled speed were
the result OF his long and practical experience in such
matters.
also had hand IN OF the convenient arrangements
on board while the beauty and elegance OF fittings were
the selections OF owner, George Law ESQ., and her
Steward Mr. JohH Acker the Superintendent OF which
was under the entire charge OF the latter The engine
room Is ably conducted by Mr. W. B. Cage assisted by 81
! P. Pachell.
Running time from Alyns Point TO foot Fultonst. this
civ 80 miles, and - minutes Being the quick
est trip record.
THE News BY THE SrEAMER.-The news by
this arrival is less important than was anticipated as
the Government Dispatches, which il is supposed
were forwarded by the Pilot Boat Romer, had not
reached London at the time Of the sailing OF the
Hibernia.
" wIscossIy, witha population alittle exceed
ing 100000 has fifteen newspapers, and TWO more
are 70 be started There are soon TO be ire in Racine
County with population OF 1900.
The peonIe will vote for or against forming