The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-30

TRIAL TRIP OF THE STEAMSHIP NoRr7RRNRR.-
Wehave TO welcome to our waters and commerce
another beautiful steamship. Yesterday after
noon, we, by invitation from Messrs. Spoford,
Tileston & Co., accompanied a number of mer-
chants sci ,ntihc gentlemen and practical nautical
operators, on an excursion In the new steamship
Northerner, which has been constructed for the
New York and Charleston trade, to run in con-
nexion with the Southerner
At 2o'clock, company numbering about $50,
among whom were E. X. Collins, Esq, Lieut..
Brownell of the Navy, Mr.. Haswell of the Engi-
neer department, and others, assembled on
board this beautiful steamer, at the Novelty
Works, and were soon after under way, bound
to Sandy Hook. She passed down the river,
and rounded Governors Island, with the
wind blowing nearly gale w. S. W., and
in one hour two minutes was abreast of
the outer buoy on the Romer-distance l6 miles;
The engine, which is considered equal to the
power of 500 horses, is from the works Of Still
man, Allen & Co. 1t is similar to that used so
successfully on the Southerner, and was yesrer-
day the subject of especial remark. The engine
room is clean and neat, and is fitted with plat
forms Of iron grating work, allowing free access
to current of fresh air, passing through the
room. The steam is supplied by two separate
boilers.
The hull of the ship bears very noble appear
ance-her lines are easy, graceful, and well pro-
portioned. The rig is that of fore and aft
schooner, but with three masts, the foremost
carrying square SAIL topsail and topgallant sail,
the main aud mi zen carry spanker and gaffs.
She was built by Mr. w. H Brown, and mea-
sures 1850 tons burthen, length of keel 1876 feet;
on deck 2l0 feet, beam measures 33 feet, the hold
is IA feet inches from the main deck, and ~ in
GLIDING the upper deck.
any packet or steamer afoat, having elegant ac-
commodations for l60 passengers. The saloons
and sleeping apartments are between decks, we'll
lighted by vertical windows on deck, and in addi-
ton to this, each state-room has its side window
which may be opened at anytime to admit the
air; these rooms are furnished with marble top
toilet stands, settees, and other Injuries not
often to be met with, either In steamers or sail
ing vessels. They are also supplied with bell
leading to the stewards apartment. The
forward cabin, which is used for the din
ing saloon, is tastefully ornamented with
sufficient to seat at table 100 persons. The main
saloon is abaft the engine, beautifully adorned
with finely polished mahogany and enameled
work. The furniture, carpe.ing, and the ap-
pointme nts throughout are of the finest descrip-
lion. The sofas, lounges, SC. are of late
French pattern, covered with very snowy satin
damask. The ladies apartments are elegantly
and comfortably furnished, having every requl-
site for sea voyage. Below this there is also a
great number of sleeping apartments and ladies'
sitting rooms, well lighted and judiciously ar
ranged. On deck she has neat house, running
from immediately abaft to the forward end Of
the wheel house.. in which is the clerks office,
mates room, engineers rooms, and an elegantly
furnished apartment occupied by the captain.
The various other cabins, including the pantry,
ladies' and gentlemeDs toilet rooms, are in keep
ing with the general arrangements of the vessel
The ship returned to the dock at six o'clock !;
not, however, before the guests had an opportu-
nifty to test the ability of the steward in culinary
matters, and to prove the virtue of the choice
viands which were offered in prOfusion. For the
entertainment of the company magnificent re-
past had been prepared, which was partaken of
with the sharpened appetite sea breeze is SO
calculated to excite. The Northener leaves on
der command Of Captain Budd, gentleman of
long experience in steam navigation. We can
only wish for her the same success which has
marked the progress of her colleague, the South