The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-31
Tx Steamship Hlbsrnia-Thc Reception o.
Captain Ryrle.


Captain Ryrie.
In accordance with previous arrangements, Captain
Ryre, of the steamship Hiberns, yesterday intro
duced the merchantso Of New York. at the Exchange
in Wall street. meeting called for the purpose
which was organized by the appointment of Mr.. Girls
void Chairman As soon as the chairman had taken
his seat Captain Ryrie introduced by the President
and addressed by Mr. Depeyster Ogden the part Of
our merchants.
He congratulated him on his appearance in New York.
and alluded to the establishment Of the line be-
tween this port and Liverpool the Of
q new era in steam navigation. The next point he
touched upon the] which has attended the
Cunard steamships since they commenced run.
ming, and said that, although steam has already
done much, the time is rapidly approaching
when Its accomplishments would be still wonder
full The skill and science displayed in the
Of the Cunard vessels deserving of praise and
hected the greatest credit all concerned lie assured
Captain Ryre, that this enterprise the establishing
of new Cunard line would not be looked upon as an
attempt at rivalry for the field large enough for
and however much steamers may be increased
their increase would mutually rebound to the credit
Of commercial intercourse between the two nations In
the of the city, and of the merchants he welcomed
Captain Ryrie to the ctyo New York.
Captain RyRE briefly responded to those rema rks.-
He said he was unaccustomsd to public speaking and
would simply tender his heartfelt thanks for the kind
welcome extended to him. In consequence of the low
tone In which Captain Ryrie spoke did not distinct
~ all he said but we understood him say that
he entirely concurred in the opinion that MIR. Ogden
had expres1sd that tho new line not establish
cd In spirit rivalry toward the American nes-that
the field was amply wide for all and that fair and
honorable competition would lead to results favorable to
all He cordially invited all present to visit his vessel
and he would entertain them according to the best Of
his ability
When Captain Ryrie sat down, three hearty cheers,
and three were given to him
The Hibernia is at her dock in Jersey City and will
sail for Halifax and Liverpool tomorrow at twelve
O'Clock, and not at two, as has been stated.
The few days she has been In port have been 80 COM
pletely occupied in taking in coal, and making other
necessary preparations that vsiters were very reuct
antly on the part of the officers refused a'mtauce
board To-day, however, the ship will be thrown open
for the reception Of those wishing to examine her
Last night thirty passengers on the list; there
will no doubt be many more entries by to morrow.
Among tho officers on board is Lieut. John Slaughter
Of the British navy In the capacity CT Admiralty agent
We panied to learn that Lieut. Slaughter met with
q serious accident at East Boston, q few days since
While walking in that place, he missed his step in
of there being light and fell dislocat-
ing bis shoulder. He Is doing we'll as could be ex-
pected, but is OF course confined to his state room
The authorities Of East Boston ought more care.
full and have their highways better lighted than they
are at present