The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-13

ohce), but repeat tho exterior both is a. soft and
smiling as one Of these beautiful mornings in the
merry month OF May" BROWN, Jr.
Marine Affairs.
THE kEcEPrIoN PARTY ON BOARD PAcKEr
SHIr ST. DENB.-The splendid new packet ship st
Denis, the name Of which belongs the saint under
whose protection Is the fair land OF republican
France was thrown open, Thursday morning to
the visiters, by its enterprsing owners Messrs Boyd
and Hincken. In spite Of the bad weather and the
rain pouring fast erpres, against the pleasure
proposed by the invited guests tho party went of in
very credtable style. The owners, and Capt Howe,
of the St. Denis, in very deserving spirit Of polite
ness surrendered their ship to the committee Of the
French Benevolent Society who used their best
tons to render the party agreeable to all present At
eleven o'clock the national flag Of France united TO
our star spanged banner hosted with the uttered
French cry of war: Montjoe, ST. DENIS which led 40
often to battle and victory the Kings Of the second
race Of France, under the reign Of the sacred ORR
famine. Soon after the visitors arrived In separate
hocks Of pretty young ladies and fashionable young
men, all ready to enjoy themselves best they could
An excellent band performed the liveles dances OF
their repertory, and the party having invaded the be-
tween deck which cleared fore and aft, tho
quadres, polkas and watzes went and stten-
dcd by all present. To the brothers Delmonieo
had been left the care Of preparing excellent
ambigu which spread two tables erected for
ward the main hatch The refreshments cakes, leo
creams, jelcs and other excellent delicacies, were
served in profuson and tasted with great by all
the sweet lips whose kisses would have been surely
better appreciated than the cake kisses Of Messs Del
monco The party delighted, enchanted and not
the least disprted despite the bad weather left the St
Denis about o'clock leaving with her and the gallant
captain their best wishes for profitable and speedy
passage to la belle France.
While the delicacies being handed round, and
the company enjoying the Inequalities generously
extended VIC accompanied the captain on expedi-
ton through the various saloons and apartments both
below and on deck Tho main saloon, which Is gene
rally the first part of the ship visitor enters is under
the poop deck in other packets and extends far
forward the manmast The saloon itself 90 feet
in length containing large and elegantly furnished
state for 81 first class and finished
in vie entirely new which splendor richness
of cabinet work trimmings and tapestry unequalled,
by our Hudson river palaces The order of archi
lecture observed throughout this spacious apartment
appears to be purely Gothic. The sections PANEL
ing of richly polished satin wood wainscotsd and
otherwise ornamented with walnut mahogany and Ze-
bra wood. The beautifully designed arches the
state doors, supported either side by clus
tered columns Of satin wood, imitation marble pc
desals and surmounted with capitals, partaking part
ly of the Gothic order taseflly and
ed with gilded wreaths The ceiling Is enriched with
FURNISHED gold mouldngs; the masts encased In the
costly description Of walnut and satin woods and
the furniture covered by royal purple velvet The
pctinR ana all other appointments In this exquisite
apartment, evince degree Of taste the part
of the designer worthy Of praise. Adjoining this,
and entered either by staircase from tho deck,
door leading from the gentlcmens saloon Is
neat apartment appropriated to the ladies. 1t In
finished rather in the doric style; but superior to the
other in its furniture, tapestry and appointments.
The state all large, comfortable and conve-
nient than the sleeping apartments Of many
of the hotels through thelcountry
great improvement has been introduced nthe way
Of beddng instead of feather hair mattresses India
rubber beds and pillows filed with air have been sub
stituted which. while they offer all and
fort to the sleeper, may be used Mt any moment
NJ a life preserver They have been used and found
possess every quality necessary to safety
comfort and cleanliness. There appears to be nothing
omitted that could make this apartment all that In
desirable that would satisfy sense Of and
comfort.
Her pantries are under the supernte ndence OF Sa-
muel Burns who for for thirty has catered for
the patrons Of the New York and Havre line Of packets
with such epicurean skill and much ability, hiatt
he is regarded with that Importance to the line
the bower anchor is to the ship. These pantries
contrived in the most convenient manner; not
inch space is unoccupcd while there is abundance
Of for everything The steward has his office at
hand, permanently fixed, where he has command Of
elegant store room wine cellar pastry room and va
riety of other filings identified with the culinary do
parment of the ship Under this decknre also
datons second class passe comfortable clean
and well aired and can in emergencies be convertedn
first apartments The officers also quartered
here but not in cramped narrow bunk as IL the case
in many vessels The first and second officers room
is the largest in the ship, fitted up with every
nence calculated to make them comfortable. II has y
lounge wardrobe, writing desks, a book case ana
many other arrangements for the especial accommoda
ton Of the officers.
Forward Of the main hatch stands well built house,
heretofore used other ships for steerage
poultry, live stock, &c; but the St Denis more at
tenon has been paid to the comforts Of Jack whose
worth and services glad to say properly APP
precatcd by the captain and Of this noble
sell Instead of the forecaste, the apartments have
been changed to the house alluded to- and every
care taken the sailor less sruous
Here he il supplied with library OF useful books ia
the pleasure and nnumcrable lockers for
clothing, In fact, he has nothing to complain OF,
except it be, indeed his proximity to the cabin Jack
sometmes for divers however, prefers distant
view Of the quarter deck
Near this Is situated the cooks department with his
hundred frying pans pots, and toastng forks; his
sleeping sanctum liz separated by bukhead rs also
the galley used by the scerage passengers This
is Of recent invention, having many improvements,
and offers greater facilities to the steeragc
than any other in 1t liz entirely under cover,
and in all weather be approached and used with
comfort and safety The topgaant forecaste sheitcrs
the closets hacth and scersge caboose ana
affords protection to the pigs and poultry who now
frnging upon sanct6ed by years Of toll and en-
durance This grand feature in the arrangements
of this ship and will doubtless DO adopted by packets
hereafter constructed
The topgaaut deck or forecaste surface
than sufficient to work the ship thoroughly is supplied
with splendid capstan the arms of the windas and 9TH
requisites The mail doc Is consequently free
encumbrance and free to the passengers giving them
liberty lounge ut will without at all interfering with
the men.
The between lower deck is flush fore and aft,
clean nicely painted we'll aired by side lights yenti-
ators of u invention and the stern windows
The ceiling between the beams is eight feet high This
deck is furnished with elegant and substantial sleep
ing places for nearly 800 and entered by
the fore and main matches, both Of which well
protected the and weather ut the same time
admitting light and air
On the after part Of the poop there is fine house,
some % by 30 feet which shelters the wheel or
apparatus, and contains handsome loungng smok
ing for passengers and the entrance to the main
cabin.
She was built by Messrs westcrvelt Mckay for
Messrs Boyd Hincken's Havre line of packets, and
is commanded by Captain Howe, formerly OF the Eme,
raid, and more recently of the Bavaria She ~ 1000
tons register, 1907 feet on deck ~ feet
beam, and II feet depth of hold She has fine model
sharp bows good bearings clean and easy and IL
rugged with much taste and ability, having lofty Ia
pering spars, with massive made masts Her whole
nee Is noble graceful and frgate-like The St
Denis certainly the very beau ideal Of packet ship.
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